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ROMER WAIKĪKĪ AT THE AMBASSADOR INTRODUCES NEW NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL CONCEPT ON OAHU

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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WAIKĪKĪ, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador, part of Highgate Hotels in Hawaii, introduces its spirited and vibrant ethos to the island of Oahu. Following an extensive, multimillion dollar reinvention, Romer Waikīkī, formerly known as The Ambassador Hotel Waikīkī, debuts as a homebase for visitors looking to experience the island like a local. Centered around Waikīkī's creative culture, Romer Waikīkī invites guests and residents to discover a genuine neighborhood experience. With views of downtown Waikīkī and the Pacific Ocean, the eclectic property features an array of room types, unique programming, lively dining and entertainment at Waikīkī Swim & Social Club and easy access to the island's legendary outdoor activities.

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  • The Antidote to Ordinary Oahu Itineraries, Romer Waikīkī Embodies the Alchemy of Aloha
    WAIKĪKĪ, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador , part of Highgate Hotels in Hawaii, introduces its spirited and vibrant ethos to the island of Oahu.
  • Following an extensive, multimillion dollar reinvention, Romer Waikīkī, formerly known as The Ambassador Hotel Waikīkī, debuts as a homebase for visitors looking to experience the island like a local.
  • Centered around Waikīkī's creative culture, Romer Waikīkī invites guests and residents to discover a genuine neighborhood experience.
  • Also managed by Highgate, Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador joins Romer Hell's Kitchen in New York City.

JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TOKYO, June 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is accelerating its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

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  • TOKYO, June 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is accelerating its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.
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    In response to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change[1] adopted in December 2015 and the subsequent international momentum towards carbon neutrality, JCB aims to reduce its own GHG emissions on a global basis by switching to CO2-free electricity and implementing energy-saving measures in our offices around the world.
  • Last year, JCB set the following targets, which are in line with the pace of emissions reduction of the Glasgow Climate Pact[2].

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Goes Carbon Neutral and Creates First-Ever On-Property Hawaiian Legacy Forest with Plans to Plant 100,000 Legacy Trees In partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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KOHALA COAST, Hawaii, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today launched its tree planting partnership, creating Hawaii Islands first carbon neutral resort, along with a new 100,000-tree Legacy Forest on-property at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

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  • KOHALA COAST, Hawaii, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today launched its tree planting partnership, creating Hawaii Islands first carbon neutral resort, along with a new 100,000-tree Legacy Forest on-property at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.
  • Todays inaugural planting of 150 Legacy Trees was completed by The Westin Hapuna staff in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
  • The Legacy Trees planted in The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Forest will not be harvested, and all of the trees will live out their natural lives in the forest.
  • For more information about The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, please visit www.westinhapuna.com, call 808.880.1111 or follow on Instagram at @westinhapuna.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei Announces Carbon Neutral Guest Stays Using Hawaiian Carbon Offsets

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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HONOLULU, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Legacy Carbon LLC to provide its guests with a carbon neutral guest experience that is uniquely Hawaiian.

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  • HONOLULU, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Legacy Carbon LLC to provide its guests with a carbon neutral guest experience that is uniquely Hawaiian.
  • Through the planting and sponsorship of Hawaiian Legacy Trees, guests will enjoy their Embassy Suites experience knowing that they have left no carbon footprint in the islands.
  • The entire guest stay is carbon neutral through the planting and electronic tracking of more than 550,000 native and endemic Hawaiian trees.
  • This Gold Standard Certified carbon project has produced some of the highest-quality carbon offsets in the world and is the first Gold Standard certified reforestation project in North America and the only certified carbon project of any kind in the state of Hawaii.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk Partners with Hawaii’s First-Ever Certified Carbon Project to Provide Carbon Neutral Guest Accommodations Through Reforesting Hawaiian Trees

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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HONOLULU, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Legacy Carbon LLC to provide its clientele with the unique opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their vacation through the planting of endemic Hawaiian trees.

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  • HONOLULU, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Legacy Carbon LLC to provide its clientele with the unique opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their vacation through the planting of endemic Hawaiian trees.
  • Through the planting and electronic tracking of more than 550,000 native and endemic Hawaiian trees, this Gold Standard Certified carbon project has produced some of the highest-quality carbon offsets in the world.
  • It is the first Gold Standard certified reforestation project in North America, and the only certified carbon project of any kind in the state of Hawaii.
  • This partnership has helped to reestablish critical habitat for many of the states rarest plant and bird species, said Simeon Miranda, General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Becomes First Hotel in Hawaii to Announce Carbon Neutral Certification Commitment

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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HONOLULU, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach , the award-winning hotel located steps from the beach in the center of Waikiki, today announces its commitment to achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification.

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  • HONOLULU, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach , the award-winning hotel located steps from the beach in the center of Waikiki, today announces its commitment to achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification.
  • The resort's carbon neutral certification will be verified by DEKRA, an international testing, inspection and certification organization, in accordance with PAS 2060, the only recognized international standard for carbon neutrality.
  • For 2022, the resort will be carbon neutral for Scope 1, Scope 2, and a portion of Scope 3 emissions.
  • Per the GHG Protocol, Scope 1 includes all direct carbon emissions from sources such as propane, gasoline, diesel and refrigerants.

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Completes Master Featherwork Art Replica of Cloak and Helmet Worn by Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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HONOLULU, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, Ahu ula O Kahekili.

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  • HONOLULU, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, Ahu ula O Kahekili.
  • Created by renowned Hawaiian featherwork artist Rick San Nicolas, the cloak and helmet of Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili was inspired by the painting Aha ula O Kamehameha Kunuikea by Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, artist and Hawaiian historian.
  • San Nicolas is one of only a few known practicing ancient Hawaiian featherwork artisans in the world.
  • It is such an honor to work on this project, and it represents a critical continuation of Hawaiian featherwork.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei to Plant 50,000 Trees

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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HONOLULU, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced a partnership to plant 50,000 native and endemic Legacy Trees in support of the states only Hawaiian Legacy Forest.

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  • HONOLULU, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced a partnership to plant 50,000 native and endemic Legacy Trees in support of the states only Hawaiian Legacy Forest.
  • As Legacy Trees, the trees will not be harvested and will live out their natural lives in the forest.
  • Learn more about the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei tree planting program at LegacyTrees.org/EmbassySuitesKapolei .
  • The continued degradation of these monarch trees, with no replanting, has diminished our forests and the capacity of other native forest plants and bird species that depend on them, said Reid Yoshida, General Manager of Embassy Suites Kapolei.

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Plants 500,000th Tree

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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PAAUILO, Hawaii, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced the planting of its 500,000th native tree in Hawaii.

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  • PAAUILO, Hawaii, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced the planting of its 500,000th native tree in Hawaii.
  • The `io (Hawaiian hawk), the pueo (Hawaiian owl), and the nene (Hawaiian goose) all have taken up residence again in the Legacy Forests.
  • Through these partnerships, tens of thousands of individuals have participated in the Legacy Tree program.
  • The Legacy Tree program supports more than 400 charities worldwide, truly planting roots in both the forest and in the community.

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Welcomes Francis A. Wong as Board Chairman

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Monday, December 2, 2019
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HONOLULU, Dec. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is pleased to welcome Francis A. Wong as chairman of the board.

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  • HONOLULU, Dec. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is pleased to welcome Francis A. Wong as chairman of the board.
  • Born and raised in Hawaii, Wong is a graduate of St. Louis School, Georgetown College and holds a J.D.
  • Mr. Wong is the chairman of Genesis Hotel Development, LLC, a leading provider of corporate hotel development services with offices in California.
  • Wong served as a named partner in the Hawaii law firm of Rice, Lee & Wong.