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Quantum Frederick Breaks Ground on its 600-Acre Nature Reserve

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Quantum Loophole, Inc ., the developer of the first master-planned data center community, is proud to announce the company broke ground on its revolutionary 600-acre Nature Reserve at the 2,100+ acre campus, Quantum Frederick .

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  • Quantum Loophole, Inc ., the developer of the first master-planned data center community, is proud to announce the company broke ground on its revolutionary 600-acre Nature Reserve at the 2,100+ acre campus, Quantum Frederick .
  • The Nature Reserve will act as a carbon-sink onsite, enabling operation of the first carbon negative industrial-development of its kind.
  • The Nature Reserve expands on the company’s Bees and Trees initiative with the local Frederick County Beekeepers and students serving as caretakers of hives within the Nature Reserve.
  • “Breaking ground on the 600-acre Nature Reserve at Quantum Frederick marks a critical step towards a holistic, industrial ecology approach in data center development,” says Dr. David Tilley, Associate Professor at UMD .

Ivanti Earns ISO 14001 Certification and Launches Global Tree-Planting Initiative for Earth Day, Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Efforts

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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The internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS) provides a framework for organizations to continually improve their environmental performance.

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  • The internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS) provides a framework for organizations to continually improve their environmental performance.
  • By adhering to this standard, Ivanti ensures they are taking proactive measures to minimize their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements and achieve their environmental objectives.
  • This initiative not only contributes to reforestation efforts but also underpins Ivanti's broader mission towards fostering environmental stewardship.
  • “Achieving the ISO 14001 certification as a group is a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental excellence,” said Bernadette Wilson, Health, Safety and Sustainability Advisor at Ivanti.

T2EARTH Celebrates Earth Day by Leading the Wood Products Industry towards a Sustainable Built Environment

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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This monumental step set a precedent, inspiring nations worldwide to implement robust environmental protections and embark on the journey towards a sustainable future.

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  • This monumental step set a precedent, inspiring nations worldwide to implement robust environmental protections and embark on the journey towards a sustainable future.
  • Fast forward to today, the United Nations' adoption of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals has catalyzed a global shift towards a more sustainable economy.
  • At T2EARTH , we are passionate advocates for a sustainable future, committed to leading the transition towards a more sustainable built environment.
  • Onwood® 1.0 is the first step in our journey to help transition our communities to a sustainable built environment.

Toshiba Celebrates Earth Day Year-Round

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Toshiba America Business Solutions commemorates Earth Day 2024 by facilitating the replanting of trees across ecologically sensitive areas worldwide while also preventing e-waste from filling open land.

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  • Toshiba America Business Solutions commemorates Earth Day 2024 by facilitating the replanting of trees across ecologically sensitive areas worldwide while also preventing e-waste from filling open land.
  • By recycling 1,775 tons of e-waste since beginning its EcoSmart Toner Recycling Program in 2008, Toshiba is accountable for preserving many open spaces.
  • Toshiba, since collaborating with PrintReleaf in 2016, is responsible for reforesting 173,723 trees within ecologically sensitive areas globally.
  • "Operating ecologically is paramount for Toshiba," states Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White.

California Citrus Owners Urged to Remain Vigilant During Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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One of the biggest threats to California citrus is the deadly citrus tree disease Huanglongbing (HLB).

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  • One of the biggest threats to California citrus is the deadly citrus tree disease Huanglongbing (HLB).
  • Since the first HLB detection in 2012, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) has detected and removed more than 7,600 HLB-positive citrus trees from residential properties throughout Southern California.
  • During IPPDAM and beyond, the CPDPD encourages backyard citrus owners to be proactive in combating invasive pests and diseases with tips to protect their citrus trees, as we all play a critical role in safeguarding the future of California citrus.
  • HLB can be spread by an invasive pest called the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a tiny insect about 1/8th of an inch long, as it feeds on citrus tree leaves and stems.

Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.
  • “Earth Day is a powerful reminder of the vital link between safe drinking water, essential resources and the well-being of our planet and communities,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin.
  • “By launching our initiatives on World Water Day, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve.
  • Essential Earth Day is part of the company’s comprehensive commitment to the environment and the communities it serves.

TechnipFMC Awarded Large Subsea Contract for ExxonMobil Guyana’s Whiptail Project

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) (the “Company”) has been awarded a large(1) contract in Guyana’s Stabroek Block by Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) affiliate ExxonMobil Guyana Limited to supply subsea production systems for the Whiptail project.

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  • TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) (the “Company”) has been awarded a large(1) contract in Guyana’s Stabroek Block by Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) affiliate ExxonMobil Guyana Limited to supply subsea production systems for the Whiptail project.
  • TechnipFMC will provide project management, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver 48 subsea trees and associated tooling, as well as 12 manifolds and associated controls and tie-in equipment.
  • Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: “ExxonMobil Guyana will utilize our Subsea 2.0® systems and manifolds, which help provide schedule certainty.
  • Whiptail is TechnipFMC’s most recent award from ExxonMobil Guyana, where the Company has been awarded subsea production system contracts since the first contract award in 2017 for Liza Phase 1.

Stratasys Publishes Second ESG and Sustainability Report; Achieves Important New Milestones

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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(NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced it has published its second Mindful Manufacturing™ ESG and Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, fulfilling its commitment to transparency.

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  • (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced it has published its second Mindful Manufacturing™ ESG and Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, fulfilling its commitment to transparency.
  • The report includes an extensive overview of activities and advancements in Stratasys’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs.
  • By offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing, Stratasys introduces solutions for optimized operations and Additive Manufacturing-enabled production.
  • “Executing against our Mindful Manufacturing sustainability strategy is an important step in leading manufacturing towards 3D Printing a Better Tomorrow,” said Rosa Coblens, Vice President, Sustainability.

Advantech Collaborates with the Arbor Day Foundation on Earth Day Initiative to Support California Tree Restoration Efforts

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Advantech , a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and edge hardware technology, is excited to announce an upcoming Earth Day initiative through the Arbor Day Foundation to support restoration efforts in forestland of greatest need.

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  • Advantech , a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and edge hardware technology, is excited to announce an upcoming Earth Day initiative through the Arbor Day Foundation to support restoration efforts in forestland of greatest need.
  • For more than 50 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has planted and distributed more than 500 million trees in more than 50 countries around the world.
  • In addition to pledging support for the tree planting campaign, Advantech will also donate a portion of all online purchases made in April 2024 on buy.advantech.com to support the initiative.
  • By offering open architecture hardware platforms, Advantech delivers the ideal foundation to simplify and accelerate solution development and deployment for customers.

McCain Foods Plants 18,000 Trees in Wisconsin, Fulfilling 2022 Promise to Plover Community

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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PLOVER, Wis., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods is proud to announce it has planted 18,000 trees throughout Wisconsin and in the local Plover community where the company has a newly renovated appetizer processing plant.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods is proud to announce it has planted 18,000 trees throughout Wisconsin and in the local Plover community where the company has a newly renovated appetizer processing plant.
  • The tree planting initiative comes after McCain pledged to replace and increase the number of trees cut down for the company's Plover plant expansion project two years ago.
  • McCain marked the contribution with a ceremonial ribbon cutting in Plover last Friday.
  • "With this initiative, McCain has added three times the number of trees we had to clear in Plover, beautifying the community while increasing its sustainability," said Howard Snape, president of McCain Foods North America.