Food security

noco-noco Collaborates with Binex to Develop Agriculture Based, Soil Sequestered Carbon into Credits

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
University, Seed, See, Sorghum, Health, Bacteria, Partnership, Research, Coal, Carbon, Biofuel, Farmer, Biomass, EV, NCNC, Food security, ESG, Face, GHG, Soil, Poaceae, Agriculture

With its core mission in climate action to reduce carbon emissions, noco-noco, apart from its X-SEPA™ separator technology that extends lithium-ion battery life by approximately five times, also collaborates with partners to develop carbon credits.

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  • With its core mission in climate action to reduce carbon emissions, noco-noco, apart from its X-SEPA™ separator technology that extends lithium-ion battery life by approximately five times, also collaborates with partners to develop carbon credits.
  • Currently, with thousands of hectares of nature-based deforestation credits under development in Papua New Guinea, noco-noco seeks to diversify into agriculture-based carbon credits by collaborating with Binex.
  • This innovative initiative is poised to generate carbon credits through significant soil carbon sequestration during cultivation.
  • By focusing on the carbon sequestered in the persistent components of the root, Binex will work towards the development of GHG sequestration and the production of high-quality carbon credits.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries invests over $180 million to advance health equity across South Texas

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Education, Methodism, Internet, Health equity, Charity, Humanity, Housing, Health, MHM, Social, Community health worker, Food security, Poverty, Patient, Work, Charity Navigator, Private sector, Digital divide, Organization, Hospital

San Antonio, TX, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  In 2024, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is investing $181.1 million to advance health equity, strengthen communities and impact systemic change across its 74-county service area.

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  • San Antonio, TX, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  In 2024, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is investing $181.1 million to advance health equity, strengthen communities and impact systemic change across its 74-county service area.
  • “At Methodist Healthcare Ministries, we are realizing our bold mission of ‘Serving Humanity to Honor God’ through the programs and services we offer, the diverse geography we cover and the incredible communities we serve,” said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
  • The health care services MHM provides are a cornerstone of its charitable purpose of creating access to care.
  • Since inception, Methodist Healthcare Ministries has provided more than $1.67 billion in health care services through its clinical programs, as well as through partnerships, and is one of the largest private funding sources for community health care to low-income families and the uninsured in South Texas.

AHF Billboards Shatter HIV Stigma

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
AIDS, Social Activism, Health, General Health, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Government, Advocacy Group Opinion, Thriving, Directory, CDC, Research, Health care, URL, Employment, ART, Senior counsel, Food security, Viral load, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Multimedia, Infection, HIV, AHF, Sleep, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430248771/en/
    AHF launched a new, national out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • The CDC reports approximately 32,000 new infections each year, and HIV stigma contributes to hesitation around testing.
  • AHF is leading the way in shifting the narrative around HIV, spotlighting how people are flourishing because they have been able to access affordable care and stay in care.

Qatar Elevators and Escalators Market Growth Forecast Report 2024-2029: Doha's Designation as Arab Tourism Capital Fuels Demand, Hosting Major Events and Expands Infrastructure - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Manufacturing, Machinery, Sentinel, Louis Vuitton, Sasol, Disability, Interior, Partnership, VIP, Growth, Hamad International Airport, TKE, Transport Plan, News, Diplomatic mission, Tourism, Machine learning, Gold, Airport, Doha Port, Elevator, Public works, Otis, Transport, Family, Microsoft, SOC, Government, Organization, USD, Ashghal, Internet of things, ICT, Friends, Food security, AFC Asian Cup, Ministry, Otis Worldwide

The "Qatar Elevators and Escalators Market - Size & Growth Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Qatar Elevators and Escalators Market - Size & Growth Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The top 5 prominent vendors, including KONE, TKE, Schindler, and Otis, hold 58% of the Qatar elevator and escalator market.
  • This could increase demand for elevators and escalators that accommodate high-end customers and boost the Qatar elevator and escalator market.
  • In February 2023, Doha was designated as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism.

Humana Healthy Horizons Commits $500K to Improve Health of Louisianians

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Health Insurance, University, Education, Mental Health, Philanthropy, Hospitals, Parenting, Fitness & Nutrition, Baby, Maternity, Fund Raising, Foundation, Family, Other Philanthropy, Nursing, Consumer, Health, Corporation, Xavier University, Investment, Loyola University New Orleans, Medicaid, Humana, Parent, Food security, Careers New Zealand, College, Mother, Multimedia, Student, Organization

Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it will invest $500,000 in 2024 in support of community organizations across Louisiana.

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  • Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it will invest $500,000 in 2024 in support of community organizations across Louisiana.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425437011/en/
    Humana Healthy Horizons is investing $500,000 in support of community organizations throughout Louisiana in 2024.
  • The investments are intended to help address health-related social needs in the state, with a particular emphasis on maternal health.
  • We believe in reaching our members where they are to best address their health-related social needs and encourage their best health,” said Lori Dunne, President, Humana Healthy Horizons – Louisiana.

CAVA Enters the Midwest with its First Chicago Restaurant

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Family, Retail, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Women, Men, Food, Beverage, Garlic, Wicker Park, Honey, Health, Heart, Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Food security, Organization, Growth, Fast food

CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today announced the opening of its first restaurant in the Chicago area, marking the company’s entry into the upper Midwest market.

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  • CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today announced the opening of its first restaurant in the Chicago area, marking the company’s entry into the upper Midwest market.
  • CAVA Wicker Park will bring the company’s total restaurant count to 325 across 25 states and the District of Columbia.
  • CAVA commissioned local Chicago-based artist, Alyssa Low , to design a custom mural for the restaurant interior.
  • To learn more about CAVA, follow @CAVA on social channels, including TikTok , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Facebook .

Thousands of Charles Schwab Employees Unite in Service to Communities Across the Country for Annual Schwab Volunteer Week

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Banking, Personal Finance, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Asset Management, Foundation, Fintech, Consumer, Teens, Finance, Charles Schwab Corporation, Social media, Employment, Knowledge, Food security, Light, Multimedia, Community, Student, Points of Light, Management

Building on its decades-long commitment to community service, 8,000 Charles Schwab employees will roll up their sleeves to take part in Schwab Volunteer Week.

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  • Building on its decades-long commitment to community service, 8,000 Charles Schwab employees will roll up their sleeves to take part in Schwab Volunteer Week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422682809/en/
    8,000 Charles Schwab employees will roll up their sleeves to take part in Schwab Volunteer Week, serving 350 nonprofits nationwide.
  • In addition to more than 32,000 hours of employee service, Charles Schwab Foundation will donate up to $575,000 to nonprofits that participate in Schwab Volunteer Week.
  • Watch a Schwab employee share her volunteerism story and follow Schwab Volunteer Week on social media at #Schwab4Good.

Battelle Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference to Convene Powerhouse Group of Climate Leaders from the White House, Department of Energy, Private Industry and Academia in Washington, DC on April 22-24

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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“As Battelle approaches a century since its founding, even as threats to our society have evolved, we find our motto ‘It Can Be Done’ more relevant than ever.

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  • “As Battelle approaches a century since its founding, even as threats to our society have evolved, we find our motto ‘It Can Be Done’ more relevant than ever.
  • It underpins our approach to climate resilience,” said Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer.
  • From the private sector, Douglas Chan, Chief Operating Officer, Climeworks will share his first-hand experience leading manufacturing and energy projects around the world.
  • For more information about this year’s event, visit the ICR24 website or send inquiries to [email protected] .

General Mills Stands for People and Planet in 2024 Global Responsibility Report

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today released its 2024 Global Responsibility Report , detailing progress the company made across three priority areas – Planet, People and Food – during its 2023 fiscal year, June 1, 2022, through May 28, 2023.

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  • General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today released its 2024 Global Responsibility Report , detailing progress the company made across three priority areas – Planet, People and Food – during its 2023 fiscal year, June 1, 2022, through May 28, 2023.
  • The report marks General Mills’ 54th year of reporting on its environmental and social impact, reinforces the company’s commitment to transparency, and features how General Mills is Standing for Good, a pillar of its Accelerate business strategy.
  • As a global food company, General Mills embraces the diversity of people’s needs, keeping consumers at the heart of everything they do.
  • General Mills stands for good – for the people we serve, the brands you love and the planet we depend on.

Pitney Bowes Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with Reading Is Fundamental with 20 Events in 20 Cities

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Finance, Children, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Education, Consumer, Foundation, Primary, Secondary, Education, Volunteering, Pitney Bowes, Learning, Mentorship, Book, Literacy, Partnership, STEM, Culture, Food security, Multimedia, COVID-19

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418069331/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418069331/en/
    Pitney Bowes volunteers pack literacy kits at the Shelton, CT event on April 17th as part of Global Volunteer Month.
  • RIF and Pitney Bowes will reach 1,800 elementary students with these new books and literacy resources, inspiring a joy of reading to support putting children on a path to reading proficiency.
  • For two decades, Pitney Bowes and the Pitney Bowes Foundation have contributed more than $1.3M to RIF to provide high-quality, age-appropriate books for children and reading content and resources for educators and families.
  • Throughout the year, Pitney Bowes volunteers contribute their time and talents to help those in need.