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Azelis publishes its 2020 sustainability report, demonstrating progress against ambition to innovate and advance in sustainability

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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In 2020, Azelis laid the grounds for its new sustainability strategy, Action 2025.

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  • In 2020, Azelis laid the grounds for its new sustainability strategy, Action 2025.
  • Rolled out in early 2021, the strategy captures the company's continued ambitions to innovate and to advance in sustainability.
  • Despite the turmoil 2020 brought, it has been yet another pivotal year of progress for Azelis.
  • More than ever, sustainability is a driver of innovation for Azelis and innovation is a driver of sustainability.

Carbon-Sucking Machine: Can Canada Become Carbon Neutral or Even Climate Positive Quicker?

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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There are approximately 17 billion debit, credit, prepaid card, ATM and cash transactions per year in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • There are approximately 17 billion debit, credit, prepaid card, ATM and cash transactions per year in Canada.
  • If only 16.5% of those were done on the MogoCard, Canada would achieve its goal of being a carbon neutral nation.
  • Each one of us has the power to make a massive impact, and here's one more way to do that.
  • To solve climate change, we must reduce emissions to net zero as quickly as possible or, even better, start absorbing more carbon dioxide than we produceto become a climate positive nation.

Anti-Aging Market Research By Product, Treatment, Demography - Global Market Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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The "Anti-Aging Market Research Report: By Product, Treatment, Demography - Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Anti-Aging Market Research Report: By Product, Treatment, Demography - Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The anti-aging market was badly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, as manufacturing plants remained shut during much of the lockdown period, in compliance with government norms.
  • In addition, the closed cosmetic centers, spas, and dermatology departments at hospitals reduced the demand for the devices.
  • Moreover, the growing geriatric population is propelling the market in the region as it is increasingly seeking treatment for age-related issues.

Allvue Systems to Support Stafford Capital Partners with LP Portfolio Management Solution

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Allvue Systems (Allvue), a leading alternative investment technology solutions provider, today announced it will be expanding its relationship with Stafford Capital Partners (Stafford) to include its LP Portfolio Management solution.

Key Points: 
  • Allvue Systems (Allvue), a leading alternative investment technology solutions provider, today announced it will be expanding its relationship with Stafford Capital Partners (Stafford) to include its LP Portfolio Management solution.
  • Allvue is providing Stafford, an existing user of Allvues equity product suite, with its comprehensive LP Portfolio Management solution, which will enable them to integrate their portfolio performance reporting capabilities across strategies.
  • Allvue provides practical solutions for Stafford to further integrate our systems, ultimately benefiting our clients through streamlined processes and enhanced portfolio performance reporting, said Theo de Jager, Chief Operating Officer at Stafford.
  • In utilizing Allvues integrated LP Portfolio Management solution , Stafford has access to an advanced data management system to track granular attributes, documentation, and cash flows, analyze their portfolio and assess exposure, performance, and risk.

Climate Platform Persefoni Announces Mike Wallace as Senior Vice President of Strategic Market Engagement

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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PHOENIX, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni , the climate platform built for enterprises and institutional investors to easily manage and report on their real-time carbon footprint, today announced that Mike Wallace will join the company as SVP of Strategic Market Engagement.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni , the climate platform built for enterprises and institutional investors to easily manage and report on their real-time carbon footprint, today announced that Mike Wallace will join the company as SVP of Strategic Market Engagement.
  • Wallace joins Persefoni with nearly 30 years of experience in sustainability, ESG reporting/compliance, and managing social and human capital.
  • At Persefoni, Wallace will overseekey partnerships to help with the integration and application of Persefoni's climate accounting platform.
  • "Mike adds to the growing list of ESG leaders joining Persefoni, helping us, our customers, and our partners address the climate crisis with rigor, transparency, and confidence.

Food Aid Not Needed In Kenyan Sub-Region For The First Time In A Decade Due To ADM And Concern Worldwide Partnership

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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The project in Tana River focused on agricultural transformation through skills training, financial aid and continuous mentorship.

Key Points: 
  • The project in Tana River focused on agricultural transformation through skills training, financial aid and continuous mentorship.
  • The underlying goal of LEAF was to improve food and nutrition security for communities in Tana River, and it worked.
  • "We need to continue to grow and scale these programs with partners like ADM who are committed to global food security.
  • Today it's the Tanya River, but tomorrow it could be anywhere there's need," said Colleen Kelly, CEO, Concern Worldwide US.

Flu Shots Are Now Available at Walgreens Nationwide for Everyone Ages 3 and Up

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this increased face-to-face interaction may result in an active flu season1.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this increased face-to-face interaction may result in an active flu season1.
  • Walgreens pharmacy team members have more than a decade of experience administering vaccines and make it easy to get both your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in one convenient stop.
  • Expanded age eligibility: Walgreens pharmacy team members may administer flu vaccines to children ages 3 and up nationwide to help protect the entire family against flu.
  • For more information on getting your flu shot at Walgreens or to schedule your upcoming appointment, please visit Walgreens.com/Flu .

SEforALL and Google to Launch New Compact to Decarbonize Electricity Globally

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry.

Key Points: 
  • Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry.
  • Google and SEforALL will leverage Google's experience to build a global Compact for 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE).
  • Google and SEforAll are calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders who commit to the principles of 24/7 CFE to join the Compact and work together to enact the policies critical to fully decarbonize the world's electricity systems.
  • "We are eager to work with Sustainable Energy for All and the world's governments and corporations to fully decarbonize grids and support a carbon-free economy.

SEforALL and Google to Launch New Compact to Decarbonize Electricity Globally

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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VIENNA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A carbon-free electricity sector is the foundation for reaching a net-zero global economy. Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry. To achieve net-zero emissions across the global economy by 2050, electricity must become the core of the energy system and be decarbonized even faster, while expanding to meet the increasing demands of millions who lack adequate access to electricity today.   

Key Points: 
  • - With support from UN-Energy, SEforALL and Google planto build a global coalition of companies, governments and others interested in fully decarbonizing their energy consumption, starting with the launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact.
  • VIENNA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A carbon-free electricity sector is the foundation for reaching a net-zero global economy.
  • Google and SEforALL will leverage Google's experience to build a global Compact for 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE).
  • Google and SEforAll are calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders who commit to the principles of 24/7 CFE to join the Compact and work together to enact the policies critical to fully decarbonize the world's electricity systems.

Educators Share Positive Stories of Hybrid and Virtual Learning in the Ciena Solutions Challenge Roundtable

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Join the Ciena Solutions Challenge educator roundtable on Tuesday, August 31 to hear from teachers on how they encouraged students to stay engaged with virtual learning, built positive relationships with students, and helped them find an authentic purpose for learning through the Ciena Solutions Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Join the Ciena Solutions Challenge educator roundtable on Tuesday, August 31 to hear from teachers on how they encouraged students to stay engaged with virtual learning, built positive relationships with students, and helped them find an authentic purpose for learning through the Ciena Solutions Challenge.
  • Click here for a summary of the projects students completed during the Ciena Solutions Challenge pilot.
  • The Ciena Solutions Challenge is a design challenge inviting middle and high school students globally to design solutions that address the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals in their communities.
  • Educators and students will also receive mentoring, professional learning, and showcase opportunities throughout the Challenge.