Conservation International

The RealReal Launches Retail Initiative to Benefit Conservation International

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Beginning today through April 30, 2024, customers who consign their luxury items at any of The RealReal’s 12 retail locations will have the opportunity to donate their commission to benefit Conservation International.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning today through April 30, 2024, customers who consign their luxury items at any of The RealReal’s 12 retail locations will have the opportunity to donate their commission to benefit Conservation International.
  • Conservation International works worldwide to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable development, and support local communities.
  • By conserving nature, Conservation International helps ensure the well-being of humanity and the planet as a whole.
  • For more information about The RealReal's partnership with Conservation International and how to participate in the donation program, please visit your closet retail location.

Fifth Third Joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Finance, Climate Change, Banking, Water quality, Mastercard, Climate change, Conservation International, GFW, Commonwealth, Pollen, Carbon, Tree, Fifth Third Bank, Earth Day, Atmosphere, Priceless, Renewable energy

As part of its commitment to combat climate change and in celebration of Earth Day 2024, Fifth Third Bank today announced it has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an effort to restore 100 million trees across the globe by 2025.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its commitment to combat climate change and in celebration of Earth Day 2024, Fifth Third Bank today announced it has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an effort to restore 100 million trees across the globe by 2025.
  • By signing onto the coalition, Fifth Third will do its part and help to restore 10,000 trees.
  • The Priceless Planet Coalition is a valuable international program that helps promote tree restoration across six continents with 18 reforestation projects to create maximum impact.
  • The lone project in the United States is located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of Fifth Third’s footprint states.

Conservation International Honors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez with its Global Visionary Award

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award. The recognition highlights Bezos's and Sánchez's unwavering dedication to addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by preserving Earth's most critical ecosystems and supporting the local communities that safeguard them.

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  • Award recognizes Bezos Earth Fund's historic commitment to protecting nature, fighting climate change and supporting communities
    NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award.
  • Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan presented the award, which was followed by a conversation between Conservation International Vice Chair Harrison Ford, Bezos and Sánchez.
  • "Jeff and Lauren are making history, not just with the sum of their investment in nature but also the speed of it.
  • The Bezos Earth Fund is not just supporting this global goal but actively advancing it through bold action and by fostering public and private partnerships.

Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance Continues to Gain Momentum as it Reaches $300 Million in Commitments and Announces New Director

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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ATHENS, Greece, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA), a funder collaborative of leading climate and ocean institutions, announced several exciting milestones just four months after its launch at COP28, including the appointment of Dr. Alasdair Harris as its Director and an additional $50 million in commitments, bringing ORCA's total investment to over $300 million. The coalition is also announcing several of the lead grantees that are receiving funding and will support efforts to accelerate ocean-climate and marine-based initiatives.

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  • Most recently, he served as the founding Executive Director of Blue Ventures, an organization dedicated to rebuilding tropical fisheries with coastal communities.
  • "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to join ORCA and help advance the work of this remarkable portfolio of ocean-based climate solutions," said Dr. Harris, newly-announced Director of ORCA.
  • "From the high arctic to the tropics, ORCA grantees demonstrate the vital role of our oceans and coastal communities in addressing the climate crisis.
  • "Climate change certainly isn't the only threat facing our ocean, but is a truly existential one.

Sunil Bharti Mittal and Valerie Mars join Hakluyt's International Advisory Board

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LONDON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.

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  • LONDON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.
  • Commenting on these appointments, Niall FitzGerald said: "It is a great pleasure to welcome Sunil and Valerie to Hakluyt's international advisory board.
  • Sunil Bharti Mittal commented: "I am delighted to be joining Hakluyt's international advisory board.
  • Varun Chandra, Hakluyt's managing partner, added: "I couldn't be happier to welcome Valerie and Sunil to our international advisory board.

Sunil Bharti Mittal and Valerie Mars join Hakluyt's International Advisory Board

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Growth, Education, Hotel Chocolat, Sunil Mittal, Mittal, Bharti Enterprises, Conservation International, VCA, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Telecommunications, Mars, Incorporated, Family, Government, Zegna, Management

LONDON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.
  • Commenting on these appointments, Niall FitzGerald said: "It is a great pleasure to welcome Sunil and Valerie to Hakluyt's international advisory board.
  • Sunil Bharti Mittal commented: "I am delighted to be joining Hakluyt's international advisory board.
  • Varun Chandra, Hakluyt's managing partner, added: "I couldn't be happier to welcome Valerie and Sunil to our international advisory board.

Bregal Investments Launches the Bregal Sphere Nature Strategy

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Environment, Finance, Professional Services, Sustainability, Other Natural Resources, Asset Management, Agriculture, Other Professional Services, Natural Resources, Carbon, Biodiversity, Agustín, Investment, NBS, Conservation finance, Multimedia, Conservation International, Climate change, Partner (business rank), Coffee, Biodiversity loss, Nature, Renewable energy

Bregal Investments (“Bregal”), a leading private equity investment firm, today announced the launch of Bregal Sphere’s Nature strategy – a dedicated natural capital strategy focused on investments in high-quality nature-based solutions (“NbS”) – and the appointment of Agustin Silvani, former head of Conservation Finance at Conservation International, who will serve as joint Managing Partner, alongside Alvar de Wolff .

Key Points: 
  • Bregal Investments (“Bregal”), a leading private equity investment firm, today announced the launch of Bregal Sphere’s Nature strategy – a dedicated natural capital strategy focused on investments in high-quality nature-based solutions (“NbS”) – and the appointment of Agustin Silvani, former head of Conservation Finance at Conservation International, who will serve as joint Managing Partner, alongside Alvar de Wolff .
  • I am excited to join this talented team and move quickly to achieve the impact on the ground that we need.”
    Alvar de Wolff, Managing Partner, Bregal Sphere Nature, said: “We are excited to announce the launch of Bregal Sphere Nature.
  • Bregal Sphere Nature will focus on long-term project investments within agricultural supply chains, such as coffee and cocoa agroforestry models.
  • Alain Carrier, Chief Executive Officer, Bregal Investments, added: “We are excited to be launching Bregal Sphere Nature as our first venture into impact investing.

TIME REVEALS THE INAUGURAL TIME100 CLIMATE LIST OF THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS DRIVING BUSINESS TO REAL CLIMATE ACTION

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Climate, a new list of the world's most influential leaders driving business to real climate action.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Climate, a new list of the world's most influential leaders driving business to real climate action.
  • We are thrilled to further this mission—and to empower business leaders and individuals to take climate action—with the inaugural TIME100 Climate list."
  • Of the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs writes: "Climate leadership is ­embedded across all of our coverage today.
  • See the full list here: https://bit.ly/3G7CNWZ
    'TIME100 IMPACT DINNER' TO RECOGNIZE LEADERS CREATING CLIMATE ACTION DURING COP28 IN DUBAI:
    TIME will convene the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action to spotlight an array of leaders—including those featured on the new TIME100 Climate list of climate innovators—on December 1st during COP28 in Dubai.

Mastercard Partners With Live Nation to Offer Exclusive Live Music Benefits and Experiences for Cardholders Around the World

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Conservation International, United Kingdom, World Resources Institute, Mentorship, Sport, Live Nation Entertainment, Music, GRAMMY, Brit Awards, Partnership, Priceless, Travel, VIP, Climate change, Payment card, Mastercard

Mastercard today announces its multi-year partnership with Live Nation , the world’s leading live entertainment company, acknowledging the significant role music plays in people’s lives.

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  • Mastercard today announces its multi-year partnership with Live Nation , the world’s leading live entertainment company, acknowledging the significant role music plays in people’s lives.
  • Music is a universal passion, with 78% of global live concert goers viewing music as a fundamental part of who they are1.
  • Now, Mastercard will connect over 100 million cardholders with their greatest passion – music – in new and thrilling ways, granting exclusive access to concert presale tickets, premium seats, and various unforgettable VIP experiences through priceless.com .
  • [1] Live Nation Global Study 2023, Quantitative Survey of N=11,000 global live music goers ages 18+

Norton Rose Fulbright assists Conservation International in biodiversity protection

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Forest, Health, Climate change, GCI, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Carbon, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Conservation International, Movement, Conservation, Private law, Public sector, Lawyer, Nature, Pharmaceutical industry, Agriculture

Houston, TX, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that it will partner with Conservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization working to protect forests, oceans and other living ecosystems, for its 2023 Global Charitable Initiative (GCI).

Key Points: 
  • Houston, TX, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that it will partner with Conservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization working to protect forests, oceans and other living ecosystems, for its 2023 Global Charitable Initiative (GCI).
  • Along with worldwide fundraising, volunteering and pro bono activities, Norton Rose Fulbright intends to collaborate with clients and other private and public sector organizations to support biodiversity protection.
  • Scott Atkins, Global Chair and Australia Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright who selected this year’s GCI theme, said:
    “In joining forces with Conservation International, Norton Rose Fulbright has an opportunity to become a global private sector advocate for biodiversity protection and ecosystem conservation.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.