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OPPO Unveils AI Innovations at Google Cloud Next '24, to Feature Google's Gemini Models on AI Phones

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Multiple AI innovations from OPPO made their debut at the Google Cloud Next '24 conference, alongside the joint announcement with OnePlus to utilize Google's powerful Gemini models.

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  • Multiple AI innovations from OPPO made their debut at the Google Cloud Next '24 conference, alongside the joint announcement with OnePlus to utilize Google's powerful Gemini models.
  • At the Google Cloud Next '24 conference, OPPO shared insights on AI Phones with global AI innovators.
  • In 2024, OPPO and OnePlus will further roll out AI features globally, including the highly acclaimed OPPO AI Eraser.
  • Earlier this year, OPPO established its AI Center, consolidating resources related to AI research and development to systematically enhance its AI capabilities, with a focus on creating AI Phones.

Macerich Celebrates Earth Month With ‘You Pledge We Plant’ Campaign, Industry Recognition

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail real estate in top markets, is celebrating Earth Month with its “You Pledge We Plant” campaign to plant more than 100,000 trees across the country.

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  • Macerich will also plant trees for Earth Month-related employee volunteer hours in addition to the company’s standard employee benefit of 24 paid volunteer hours per employee per year.
  • In 2023, Macerich’s contributions to One Tree Planted installed more than 50,000 trees.
  • As part of the Earth Month effort, shoppers are encouraged to sign a pledge committing to use reusable shopping bags.
  • In early summer 2024, Macerich will release its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, incorporating data through December 31, 2023.

Rogers to Bring World-Class Comcast and Xfinity Products to Canada

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today a 10-year agreement with Comcast to bring the latest award-winning Xfinity products and technology to Canadians across the country. Soon, millions of Rogers customers will be able to experience the future of entertainment with a new device powered by Entertainment OS, the next generation of connectivity via the best gateways and devices, as well as an expanded suite of home security products and features all developed by Comcast and Xfinity.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today a 10-year agreement with Comcast to bring the latest award-winning Xfinity products and technology to Canadians across the country.
  • “Our partnership with Comcast builds on our legacy of bringing Canadians the best networks, entertainment and services in the world,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers Communications.
  • As part of the agreement, the latest broadband, smart home and connectivity products available to Xfinity customers will be coming to Canada through Rogers starting later this year.
  • Today’s announcement builds on Rogers commitment to bring the best innovations from around the world to Canadians.

The Vita Coco Company Releases Third-Annual Impact Report

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“In 2023, we spent a lot of time focusing on ways that we can scale our impact -- and you’ll see the results of that effort outlined throughout our latest Impact Report,” Mike Kirban, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of The Vita Coco Company said. “The great secret to our success to-date is collaboration. Our goal is to engage everyone along our supply chain to prioritize both profit and purpose, so that we can create value not only for shareholders but also for our communities and planet. We call this our ROI - ‘return on impact’ - and every year our aim is to increase this value.”

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) (“Vita Coco” or the “Company”) announced today the publication of its 2023 Impact Report.
  • In its third-annual report, The Vita Coco Company covers its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and provides an update on its 2023 impact progress since the publishing of the previous report.
  • “In 2023, we spent a lot of time focusing on ways that we can scale our impact -- and you’ll see the results of that effort outlined throughout our latest Impact Report,” Mike Kirban, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of The Vita Coco Company said.
  • In conjunction with the Impact Report, The Vita Coco Company also announced the launch of the Vita Coco Community Foundation (the “Foundation”) which was seeded with a contribution from the Company.

Axis Technologies Group and Carbonis Forge Ahead with New Digital Carbon Credit Technology

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

This collaboration introduces a new blockchain platform with a DAO governance protocol and the minting of an initial batch of 50 million CO2e carbon credit tokens by Carbonis.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration introduces a new blockchain platform with a DAO governance protocol and the minting of an initial batch of 50 million CO2e carbon credit tokens by Carbonis.
  • This innovative blockchain platform, developed in partnership with Carbonis, is designed to support the digitization and governance of carbon credits, reinforcing the commitment both companies share towards environmental sustainability.
  • "The minting of the first 50 million CO2e carbon credit tokens marks a significant milestone for Axis Technologies Group, as it helps us meet our carbon credits commitment outlined in our August 22, 2022 press release," said Dr. William TiEN, CEO of Axis Technologies Group.
  • Carbonis has issued the first 10 million CO2e of these credits, exchanged for carbon credits from Axis Technologies Group, setting a precedent in the market for real-world asset (RWA) digitization in carbon credits.

The Vita Coco Company Announces the Formation of The Vita Coco Community Foundation

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) (“Vita Coco” or the “Company”), a leader in the functional beverage space with a portfolio of better-for-you brands, announced today that it has formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Vita Coco Community Foundation (“Foundation”), with a mission of empowering communities to build an enduring, resilient society to thrive for future generations.

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) (“Vita Coco” or the “Company”), a leader in the functional beverage space with a portfolio of better-for-you brands, announced today that it has formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Vita Coco Community Foundation (“Foundation”), with a mission of empowering communities to build an enduring, resilient society to thrive for future generations.
  • Those areas include:
    The Vita Coco Community Foundation plans to foster the pursuit of knowledge, upward mobility and livelihoods.
  • The formation of the Vita Coco Community Foundation is the latest step the Company has taken to reinvest in the communities in which the Company and its partners operate.
  • To learn more about the Vita Coco Community Foundation, visit https://vitacoco.com/pages/foundation
    You can also connect with Vita Coco at vitacoco.com, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

South Street Securities Holdings, Inc. Celebrates Earth Day in Partnership with Evertreen

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Monday, April 22, 2024

South Street’s partnership with Evertreen began in 2022 when the firm planted 1,200 trees in Honduras on behalf of its employees and customers to contribute to a greener planet.

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  • South Street’s partnership with Evertreen began in 2022 when the firm planted 1,200 trees in Honduras on behalf of its employees and customers to contribute to a greener planet.
  • The following year, South Street donated an additional 4,000 trees in Kenya , contributing a total of 780 tons of carbon absorption.
  • This year, South Street has committed to planting an additional 2,024 trees in Madagascar in honor of Earth Day 2024.
  • To explore the South Street Securities Holdings Evertreen Forest, click here .

DTE Energy helps make NFL Draft carbon neutral

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Detroit, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy, is working with the National Football League (NFL) and local tourism non-profit Visit Detroit to help the 2024 NFL Draft become carbon neutral.

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  • Detroit, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy, is working with the National Football League (NFL) and local tourism non-profit Visit Detroit to help the 2024 NFL Draft become carbon neutral.
  • DTE is helping reduce carbon emissions associated with the NFL Draft (April 25 – 27) by offsetting the carbon footprint of the energy used by the NFL for event production and operation, food and beverage preparation and consumption, merchandise sales, and the air and ground transportation for NFL employees and vendors.
  • DTE is securing offsets to protect forests in northern Michigan that are sequestering carbon and may have otherwise been cut down.
  • “DTE is excited to leverage the benefits of our voluntary renewable energy programs to create a cleaner environment for the NFL Draft and Visit Detroit,” said Tony Tomczak, vice president – Electric Sales and Marketing, DTE Energy.

Around 55,000 participate in tree planting campaign in NE China

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Monday, April 22, 2024

HARBIN, China, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 55,000 employees and local residents in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province participated in a tree planting campaign conducted by Longjiang Forest Industry Group on April 20, collectively planting a remarkable total of 531,700 trees.

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  • HARBIN, China, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 55,000 employees and local residents in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province participated in a tree planting campaign conducted by Longjiang Forest Industry Group on April 20, collectively planting a remarkable total of 531,700 trees.
  • Over the past decade, a series of measures including cessation, management, nurturing, and afforestation have been diligently implemented across the region, resulting in the effective restoration of the forest ecosystem.
  • This effort has led to significant increases in forest area, forest coverage, and forest stock.
  • Notably, the total forest stock experienced robust growth, escalating from 579 million cubic meters in 2014 to 689 million cubic meters by the end of 2023, reflecting an impressive 18.96% increase.

Good Supply Cannabis Brand Celebrates Earth Day and Unveils Environmental Impact of “Green You Can Feel Good About” Campaign

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

This Earth Day, Good Supply is proud to showcase significant strides in their environmental efforts as they expand the rollout of hemp-based packaging for its pre-rolls, vape products, and whole flower offerings.

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  • This Earth Day, Good Supply is proud to showcase significant strides in their environmental efforts as they expand the rollout of hemp-based packaging for its pre-rolls, vape products, and whole flower offerings.
  • With these eco-conscious packaging enhancements, Good Supply not only continues their commitment to reducing single-use plastics, but they also showcase the outstanding and increasing contribution to environmental sustainability.
  • Along with the hemp tubes for pre-rolls, vapes, and vape mouthpieces, Good Supply uses 45% post-consumer recyclable content for their whole flower bags.
  • Keep up with Good Supply’s sustainability journey as they continue to produce quality cannabis products made with environmentally conscious materials that consumers and the planet deserve.