Community benefits agreement

First Financial Bank and National Community Reinvestment Coalition Announce $2.4 Billion Community Benefits Agreement

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has entered into a new $2.4 billion, five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and related partner organizations, establishing goals for lending and investments to low- and moderate-income (LMI) clients and census tracts.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has entered into a new $2.4 billion, five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and related partner organizations, establishing goals for lending and investments to low- and moderate-income (LMI) clients and census tracts.
  • The new agreement follows the successful conclusion of First Financial's previous CBA, during which it achieved 192 percent of its $1.75 billion goal in lending and investments for 2018-2023.
  • "Our new Community Benefits Agreement is a bold statement about how First Financial intends to continue its mission to improve lives and help communities thrive," said Archie Brown, president and CEO of First Financial.
  • Every bank should take notice and embrace the same collaborative approach that First Financial continues to take on these issues."

Clean Power Alliance Ranked the Number One Green Power Provider in the United States by National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has capped its fifth anniversary year of serving Southern California customers with a prestigious number one national ranking by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the sale of green power.

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  • The NREL 2022 Utility Green Power Rankings, announced in fall 2023, is an annual list of top green power providers throughout the United States.
  • "Clean Power Alliance is being recognized as the nation's leading green power provider amongst all utilities.
  • The NREL report also cited CPA, the largest CCA in California, with serving the largest number of green power customers in the United States with 881,572 customers.
  • Additionally, 88% of CPA customers received more renewable energy than mandated by California's Renewable Portfolio Standard requirements in 2022.

BayCare Generates $10 Billion in Economic Impact Annually

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading not-for-profit health system on Florida's West Coast, has grown by 17% as a regional economic engine since 2020, generating $10 billion in economic impact in Florida, according to a study released by BayCare and Washington Economics Group today. Following a pandemic that resulted in shutdowns, high patient loads and a stressed workforce, BayCare recovered to create new jobs and facilities while expanding its reach in underserved areas.  

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading not-for-profit health system on Florida's West Coast, has grown by 17% as a regional economic engine since 2020, generating $10 billion in economic impact in Florida, according to a study released by BayCare and Washington Economics Group today.
  • BayCare has delivered regional impact, high-quality jobs and innovation for more than two decades.
  • "As a key economic engine, BayCare has delivered regional impact, high-quality jobs and innovation for more than two decades."
  • In 2016 and 2020, BayCare's total economic impacts were $6.6 billion and $8.5 billion, respectively.

Local Non-Profits Receive More than $288,000 in Grants to Advance Southern California Clean Energy Initiatives

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance (CPA) and Calpine Energy Solutions have announced the latest group of awardees to receive funding through their annual Community Benefits Grant Program. Through this ongoing partnership, 12 non-profit organizations located throughout CPA's service territory in Los Angeles and Ventura counties will receive more than $288,000 in grants to advance clean energy, green job training, environmental education and stewardship, and energy equity and diversity efforts within their respective communities. Individual grants range from $20,000 to $30,000.

Key Points: 
  • Investing in local communities is a key aspect of CPA's mission to strengthen regional resilience and advance access to clean energy for all.
  • "The selected projects will benefit thousands of individuals and move us closer to a clean energy future."
  • Calpine Energy Solutions awards the program funding, while CPA develops the grant guidelines and helps recruit local non-profit organizations to apply for the funding.
  • "Calpine Energy Solutions is committed to our many CCA partners and the wide range of communities they serve," said Brock.

Allegheny Science & Technology Partners with ARCH2 Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Science & Technology (AST), a WV-based company specializing in energy, information technology, ESG, and advanced manufacturing solutions, was notified Friday that the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) consortium to establish a clean hydrogen hub in the Appalachian region.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Science & Technology (AST), a WV-based company specializing in energy, information technology, ESG, and advanced manufacturing solutions, was notified Friday that the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) consortium to establish a clean hydrogen hub in the Appalachian region.
  • The ARCH2 project team consists of private companies and energy technology stakeholders across the Appalachian region encompassing the states of WV, KY, OH and PA whose operations span the hydrogen value chain.
  • "Clean energy – and a clean planet Earth – is vital to us all," said Arria Hines, CEO of AST.
  • Clean hydrogen offers opportunities to decarbonize existing energy sources along with the flexibility and scalability to meet growing national energy demand," she noted.

Wolters Kluwer announces keynote speakers for the 27th CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions will host its 27th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium November 13-16 in Austin, Texas.

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  • Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions will host its 27th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium November 13-16 in Austin, Texas.
  • Jesse Van Tol , President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, will be the honorary keynote speaker on Tuesday, November 14.
  • This year’s Colloquium deep dives on those topics will provide a tremendous forum for discussion and debate among lenders, regulators and other industry leaders about the implications for CRA and fair lending compliance.
  • For more information, please visit Wolters Kluwer’s CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium website .

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center Named State's Most Racially Inclusive Hospital

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

FORT WASHINGTON, Md., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute for success in serving communities of color, ranking as No. 1 in Maryland and earning an "A" grade for Racial Inclusivity on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The hospital achieved this honor out of more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide.

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  • Hospital excels at serving people of color in its community, according to healthcare think tank
    FORT WASHINGTON, Md., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute for success in serving communities of color, ranking as No.
  • The hospital achieved this honor out of more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide.
  • 1 in the state for racial inclusivity," said Eunmee Shim, President of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center.
  • This honor shows Fort Washington Medical Center's commitment to serve more patients of color than expected – based on the demographics of their service area including Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims and data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Alta Copper Provides Update on Preliminary Economic Assessment, Drilling and Community Relations

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The new 3D Geological Model has identified some very compelling alteration effects on the deposit, which are linked to higher copper grades.

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  • The new 3D Geological Model has identified some very compelling alteration effects on the deposit, which are linked to higher copper grades.
  • Alta Copper continues to advance its long-term involvement with the community in a fashion that will benefit all stakeholders.
  • Since February 2023, three additional community offices have opened (for a total of four), allowing the Alta Copper team many more opportunities to connect with the local community.
  • Alta Copper will be presenting and providing a corporate update at 2023 Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek.

First Financial Bank Receives National Award for Community Action

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Friday, September 1, 2023

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has been selected by the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) to receive the Corporate Partnership Award, recognizing the bank's long-term commitment in supporting community action and working directly to impact economic growth and increase opportunities for children and families.

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  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has been selected by the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) to receive the Corporate Partnership Award, recognizing the bank's long-term commitment in supporting community action and working directly to impact economic growth and increase opportunities for children and families.
  • "First Financial Bank and our associates are thankful and honored to receive such a nationally prestigious recognition," said Roddell McCullough, chief corporate responsibility officer for First Financial.
  • First Financial Bank was nominated by the Northwest Indiana Community Action Agency.
  • NCAP is a national nonprofit organization that provides technical assistance, training and other resources to the nation's more than 1,000 local Community Action Agencies.

Lithium Americas Publishes 2022-23 ESG-Safety Reports for North America and Argentina

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Monday, August 28, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced the release of two environmental, social, governance and safety (“ESG-S”) reports for its North America and Argentina regions.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced the release of two environmental, social, governance and safety (“ESG-S”) reports for its North America and Argentina regions.
  • “Over the last 18 months, our business has gained significant momentum as we advanced late-stage lithium projects in Argentina and the U.S. toward full production in a sustainable and responsible way,” said Jonathan Evans, Lithium Americas’ President and CEO.
  • “We are uniquely positioned to bridge the global gap in demand, while maximizing sustainable value for our diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Estimated operational carbon intensity per tonne of lithium carbonate produced at Thacker Pass and Caucharí-Olaroz.