Climatology

RBC Climate Action Institute Releases Inaugural Climate Action Report

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the RBC Climate Action Institute released its Climate Action 2024 report, offering an unprecedented look at Canada's climate progress and readiness.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the RBC Climate Action Institute released its Climate Action 2024 report, offering an unprecedented look at Canada's climate progress and readiness.
  • Informed by population-level surveys, industry data, and tailored research methodologies, the team of researchers at RBC's new RBC Climate Action Institute reveal many findings that explore Canada's climate readiness.
  • In addition to a macro analysis of decarbonization pathways, Climate Action 2024 profiles some Canadian companies at the forefront of climate action.
  • However, climate action isn't happening fast enough," said Myha Truong-Regan, head of Climate Research, RBC Climate Action Institute.

Alpha Omega awarded $43 million Data Stewardship contract by NOAA

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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VIENNA, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega , a leading provider of innovative solutions in data management and environmental science, has been awarded a prestigious 5-year Data Stewardship contract valued up to $43 million by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) under the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) organization.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega , a leading provider of innovative solutions in data management and environmental science, has been awarded a prestigious 5-year Data Stewardship contract valued up to $43 million by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) under the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) organization.
  • Under the terms of the contract, Alpha Omega will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Data Stewardship Division (DSD) by delivering operational support through the provision and maintenance of core tools, systems, services, policies, and procedures.
  • The Data Stewardship contract marks the fourth collaboration between Alpha Omega and NESDIS, strengthening their partnership in the realm of IT service delivery, operations and maintenance, and Cloud migration.
  • "Alpha Omega's growing presence at NOAA reflects our commitment to partnering with the agency to ensure that timely and accurate environmental data and information are securely available.

Nitin Vartak promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Alpha Omega

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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VIENNA, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega announced the promotion of Nitin Vartak as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • VIENNA, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega announced the promotion of Nitin Vartak as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Since first joining Alpha Omega in 2018, Vartak has served as Director of Solutions and most recently Vice President of Technology.
  • "Nitin has been an instrumental part of Alpha Omega's growth and has also been the driving force behind our solution CoEs, IP development, and delivery methodology," said Chief Operating Officer Mike Deutsch .
  • He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Amazon Web Services Architect, and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) practitioner.

Dell is a first-generation EPEAT Climate+ Champion™

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a pioneer in environmentally sustainable technology, Dell Technologies continues to lead the industry. Our commitment to advancing sustainability across our business and products was again reinforced today, as we have been named one of the first-ever Global Electronics Council's (GEC) new EPEAT Climate+ Champions™. Dell Technologies has the industry's widest portfolio of EPEAT Climate+ designated product types under EPEAT.

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  • Dell Technologies has the industry's widest portfolio of EPEAT Climate+ designated product types under EPEAT.
  • Being an EPEAT Climate+ Champion is one of the many ways we hold ourselves accountable to achieve our ambitious 2030 goals.
  • The new EPEAT Climate+ designation provides independent, third-party validation that Dell is making credible strides towards lower carbon operations and products.
  • Use of Renewable Energy – Dell exceeds the EPEAT threshold of 12.5% renewable electricity use in operations – in fact, in FY23 59% of electricity used across all Dell facilities came from renewable sources.

WEGE Secures Project to Construct Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Office Complex at IKN

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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JAKARTA, Feb 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) has secured another project at the new capital city (Ibu Kota Negara, IKN) in East Kalimantan to construct the office complex for the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kementerian Koordinator Kemaritiman dan Investasi, Kemenkomarves).

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  • JAKARTA, Feb 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) has secured another project at the new capital city (Ibu Kota Negara, IKN) in East Kalimantan to construct the office complex for the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kementerian Koordinator Kemaritiman dan Investasi, Kemenkomarves).
  • WEGE has previously secured a project to construct modular buildings to house construction workers at IKN, and its progress has reached 94%.
  • A highlight of the eight storey Kemenkomarves office is it features integrated Smart and Green Building concept.
  • The Kemenkomarves Office is located at Sepaku, Penajam Paser Utara and will not be far from the IKN Presidential Office.

New index reveals influence of climate change on local weather in real time

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate Central today launched the Climate Shift Index, the world's first tool to quantify the impact of climate change on local weather in real time.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate Central today launched the Climate Shift Index, the world's first tool to quantify the impact of climate change on local weather in real time.
  • Based on peer-reviewed science, the Climate Shift Index offers a clear and accessible way for communicators, including weathercasters and other media professionals, to explain climate change connections to local conditions as they happen.
  • The Climate Shift Index (CSI) reveals the level of influence of carbon emissions on daily high and low temperatures covering the entire continental U.S., shown on a simple numeric scale.
  • CSI levels indicate how much more likely or frequent high temperatures and overnight lows have become in a warmer climate.

CFA Institute Announces Agenda for Flagship Alpha Summit GLOBAL

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced the agenda for its flagship conference, Alpha Summit GLOBAL, set to take place between 17 and 19 May 2022. Registration is now open.

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  • NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced the agenda for its flagship conference, Alpha Summit GLOBAL , set to take place between 17 and 19 May 2022.
  • Alpha Summit GLOBAL is sponsored by PGIM , the global asset management business of Prudential Financial Inc.
    To register to attend Alpha Summit GLOBAL, or to view the full agenda, please visit here .
  • Alpha Summit is a three-part global and regional conference series for investment professionals hosted by CFA Institute.
  • PL Credits for CFA Institute members and CFA charterholders registering through their online CFA Institute login will be automatically applied.

Wellington Management and the MIT Joint Program Announce Climate Change Research Collaboration

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Wellington Management and the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today announced the formation of a climate change research collaboration.

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  • Wellington Management and the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today announced the formation of a climate change research collaboration.
  • The MIT Joint Programs integrated team of natural and social scientists aims to provide Wellingtons investment teams with comprehensive climate change projections under various environmental, economic, and policy scenarios.
  • Wellingtons investment teams plan to integrate these transition-risk findings into their ongoing fundamental research, in conjunction with physical-risk findings from Woodwell Climate Research Center, a leading independent climate-science research organization.
  • According to Chris Goolgasian, Director of Climate Research at Wellington, Our collaboration with the MIT Joint Program will focus on cutting-edge transition-risk research outlining the economic risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Kimberly Gluck Elected to US SIF Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Trust Walden today announced that Kimberly Gluck has been re-elected to the board of directors of US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boston Trust Walden today announced that Kimberly Gluck has been re-elected to the board of directors of US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.
  • Ms. Gluck also will serve on the US SIF Foundation Board.
  • Ms. Gluck, a Managing Director and a member of the Boston Trust Walden board of directors, has more than 35 years of investment management experience.
  • A full list of the US SIF board of directors can be found at ussif.org/board .

Church Pension Group to Host Conversation on the Investor Response to Climate Change

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation on the investor response to climate change as part of its ongoing Insights & Ideas series of discussions on socially responsible investing (SRI).

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  • The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation on the investor response to climate change as part of its ongoing Insights & Ideas series of discussions on socially responsible investing (SRI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211118006049/en/
    The Church Pension Group, a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation on the investor response to climate change as part of its ongoing Insights & Ideas series of discussions on socially responsible investing (SRI).
  • The panelists will include Chris Goolgasian , Senior Managing Director and Director, Climate Research, Wellington; James Magor , Director, Sustainability, Actis; and June Yearwood , Managing Director, Investments, Church Pension Group.
  • The Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church.