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CBCat awards two projects that propose applying blockchain technology to reverse climate change

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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GIRONA, Spain, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CBCat (Blockchain Center of Catalonia), of the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, held last Thursday an awards ceremony for the participants of its third Blockchain4SDG challenge; a programme aimed at university students that encourages training in blockchain technology, and its subsequent application in real projects, always focused on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • The third edition of the Blockchain4SDG challenge of the CBCat and Bitcoin Association for BSV rewards innovative solutions that encourage sustainable forest management using blockchain technology.
  • "For the first time, this challenge has combined the talent of Catalan students with others from international universities," explained Carles Agustí, director of the BlockchainxODS programme.
  • It has allowed a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions, promoting legal conduct and innovation in the cryptocurrency/blockchain technology industry.
  • Finally, the jury declared both teams joint winners, and recommended the merger of the two proposals, in order to arrive at a solution that encourages sustainable forest management thanks to a data tokenisation system enabled by blockchain technology.

CBCat awards two projects that propose applying blockchain technology to reverse climate change

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Bitcoin, Blockchain, SDG, University, Culture, Sustainable Development Goal 15, Wageningen University & Research, University of Oviedo, Mentorship, Carbon, Forest, Sustainable Development Goals, Biodiversity, SDG 13, Student, Climate change, Growth, Ecosystem, BSV, Commerce, Cryptocurrency, Nursing

GIRONA, Spain, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CBCat (Blockchain Center of Catalonia), of the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, held last Thursday an awards ceremony for the participants of its third Blockchain4SDG challenge; a programme aimed at university students that encourages training in blockchain technology, and its subsequent application in real projects, always focused on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Points: 
  • The third edition of the Blockchain4SDG challenge of the CBCat and Bitcoin Association for BSV rewards innovative solutions that encourage sustainable forest management using blockchain technology.
  • "For the first time, this challenge has combined the talent of Catalan students with others from international universities," explained Carles Agustí, director of the BlockchainxODS programme.
  • It has allowed a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions, promoting legal conduct and innovation in the cryptocurrency/blockchain technology industry.
  • Finally, the jury declared both teams joint winners, and recommended the merger of the two proposals, in order to arrive at a solution that encourages sustainable forest management thanks to a data tokenisation system enabled by blockchain technology.

Bracken Welcomes New Consultants Marilyn Julien and Yolanda Sanchez, PhD

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Continuing to expand and advance client services, Bracken is pleased to announce that Marilyn Julien, Executive CMC Consultant, and Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, Fractional Chief Scientific Officer Consultant, have come on board in consulting roles.

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  • Continuing to expand and advance client services, Bracken is pleased to announce that Marilyn Julien, Executive CMC Consultant, and Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, Fractional Chief Scientific Officer Consultant, have come on board in consulting roles.
  • Dr. Colin G. Miller, CEO of Bracken, stated, "We're very pleased to have Marilyn and Yolanda join the team and offer their extensive expertise to our clients.
  • Bracken has gained another two top-notch consultants in their respective areas as we continue to broaden the Bracken ecosystem."
  • "Bracken is a collaborative group of professionals who treat each client like they are the most important account," Marilyn said.

AVANGRID Consolidates Onshore and Offshore Renewables Businesses

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE:AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today the consolidation of its onshore and offshore renewables businesses.

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  • AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE:AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today the consolidation of its onshore and offshore renewables businesses.
  • As we strive to maximize asset value, efficiently execute projects, and manage the changing dynamics of business in the U.S., consolidation of the onshore and offshore businesses will allow AVANGRID to leverage human capital, supply chain synergies, and project execution experience across Renewables, said Pedro Azagra, AVANGRID CEO.
  • Miranda was appointed Co-CEO and President of Onshore for Avangrid Renewables in October of 2021.
  • Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $40 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables.

Plexigrid launches Monte Carlo scenario simulations for distribution grid planning

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Plexigrid announced the release of the Monte Carlo simulation functionality at the CIGRE conference in Paris, France, on August 29th, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Plexigrid announced the release of the Monte Carlo simulation functionality at the CIGRE conference in Paris, France, on August 29th, 2022.
  • Grid planning becomes more efficient and investment decisions more accurate if you can model your network and use the Monte Carlo probabilistic approach.
  • This way connection of renewables to the grid can be increased and unnecessary grid investments can be avoided, said Alberto Mendez, CEO, at Plexigrid.
  • By tapping into the Monte Carlo approach, Plexigrid can generate more advanced and extensive scenarios that incorporate more unknowns and facilitate better medium- long-term grid planning.

PLEXIGRID wins prestigious EmprendeXXI award at Spain’s 2022 South Summit

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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MADRID, Spain and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing its contributions to sustainability and smart cities, electricity grid software startup Plexigrid won the EmprendeXXI award in the Ciudad XXI category.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Spain and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing its contributions to sustainability and smart cities, electricity grid software startup Plexigrid won the EmprendeXXI award in the Ciudad XXI category.
  • The award presented on June 10th during the South Summit 2022 event includes a cash prize, world-class capacity-building opportunities, and access to investors.
  • Electricity grids, the backbone of the energy system, are quickly becoming the largest bottleneck as the world transitions to sustainable energy.
  • We are honored to have been awarded the EmprendeXXI award, which recognizes the importance of our technology for global sustainability efforts, he added.

Susana Suarez Gonzalez joins Amcor as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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DEERFIELD, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC)announced today the appointment of Susana Suarez Gonzalez as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 13, 2022.

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  • DEERFIELD, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC)announced today the appointment of Susana Suarez Gonzalez as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 13, 2022.
  • Suarez Gonzalez will report to Ron Delia, Amcor's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Suarez Gonzalez brings more than 31 years of human resources experience, driving talent and growth in business-to-business organizations.
  • "Susana brings to Amcor deep human resources expertise as well as highly relevant experience in talent development to enable global manufacturing companies to grow organically and through acquisitions," said Delia.

Susana Suarez Gonzalez joins Amcor as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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DEERFIELD, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC)announced today the appointment of Susana Suarez Gonzalez as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 13, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DEERFIELD, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC)announced today the appointment of Susana Suarez Gonzalez as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 13, 2022.
  • Suarez Gonzalez will report to Ron Delia, Amcor's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Suarez Gonzalez brings more than 31 years of human resources experience, driving talent and growth in business-to-business organizations.
  • "Susana brings to Amcor deep human resources expertise as well as highly relevant experience in talent development to enable global manufacturing companies to grow organically and through acquisitions," said Delia.

Plexigrid raises two million euros to make the world's power grids more flexible with The Venture City, EDP, and SRP support

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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At scale, it has the potential to save USD 300 billion annually in capacity upgrades for electricity grid operators worldwide.

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  • At scale, it has the potential to save USD 300 billion annually in capacity upgrades for electricity grid operators worldwide.
  • The round was led by TheVentureCity , a global early-stage Venture Capital fund headquartered in Miami.
  • "Plexigrid's work will make the world's current power grids more flexible, cost-effective, controllable, and robust," explained Alberto Mndez , CEO and co-founder of the company.
  • "With Plexigrid technology we can solve this bottleneck in the fastest, most affordable and sustainable way," Mndez explains.

AVANGRID Announces Changes to Renewables Leadership

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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The changes come as Alejandro de Hoz, President & CEO of Avangrid Renewables, has decided to leave the company.

Key Points: 
  • The changes come as Alejandro de Hoz, President & CEO of Avangrid Renewables, has decided to leave the company.
  • Our renewables business is a meaningful engine of growth for AVANGRID and today we have established ourselves as the third largest renewables generator in the country and the leader in offshore wind, said Dennis V. Arriola, AVANGRID CEO.
  • This is an exciting time for AVANGRID and Avangrid Renewables and I am very optimistic that under Bill and Jose Antonios leadership, we will continue to grow our renewables portfolio and improve the operating performance of our existing portfolio of assets.
  • Headquartered in Orange, CT, with approximately $39 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables.