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Amazon to Bring Low Carbon Electrofuels to its Trucking Fleet

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium to begin powering Amazons transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels beginning in 2023.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium to begin powering Amazons transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels beginning in 2023.
  • Amazon plans to initially use the electrofuels in trucks in its middle mile fleet in Southern California, where the trucks are expected to help serve millions of customers.
  • Amazons middle mile fleet is responsible for moving customer orders from its vendors and fulfillment centers to its network of sortation and delivery stations.
  • Infiniums electrofuels can help Amazon reduce carbon emissions across our transportation fleet, which is important to both us and our customers, and will help us move closer to our goal of net-zero carbon by 2040, said Kara Hurst, vice president of Worldwide Sustainability at Amazon.

Amazon and Water.org Extend Partnership to Provide Access to Safe Water for 100 Million People

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Water.org today announced a partnership to help launch the Water.org Water & Climate Fund focused on climate-resilient water and sanitation solutions that will result in lasting access for 100 million people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Water.org today announced a partnership to help launch the Water.org Water & Climate Fund focused on climate-resilient water and sanitation solutions that will result in lasting access for 100 million people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
  • In addition to launching this fund, Amazons $10 million contribution will directly empower 1 million people with water access by 2025, providing 3 billion liters of water per year in areas facing water scarcity.
  • The Water & Climate Fund will support climate-resilient water and sanitation projects including water reuse infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants, and water loss reduction.
  • Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than 48 million lives around the world with access to safe water and sanitation.

Material Bank Signs The Climate Pledge

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Material Bank , the worlds largest marketplace for architectural, design, and construction materials, today announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Material Bank , the worlds largest marketplace for architectural, design, and construction materials, today announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge .
  • By signing The Climate Pledge, the company takes its commitment to sustainability a step further, going beyond industry standards to place climate health and decarbonization as a top priority.
  • By aggregating material samples from hundreds of manufacturers into one patented package, Material Bank has eliminated more than 2.6 million packages from being shipped.
  • With a rapidly growing community of members, Material Bank has changed the way material manufacturers and brands connect with the architecture and design industry.

Omni Logistics Opens New Pacific Gateway Logistics Center Near Los Angeles

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of a new warehouse and cross-dock facility near Los Angeles, CA. The announcement follows the recent opening of Omni Logistics' new facilities in Nashville and Portland, a Dallas-based three-building logistics campus, a renewables-powered corporate headquarters in Dallas, and extensive new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in San Francisco and Philadelphia. 

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  • Omni Logistics' new footprint supports growing customer needs for warehouse space, cross-docking capabilities and local pick-up and delivery services
    DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics , a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of a new warehouse and cross-dock facility near Los Angeles, CA.
  • "Los Angeles has been a gateway for Omni Logistics and will continue to be as we expand our presence in the largest market in the United States," said Omni Logistics' Chief Executive Officer, JJ Schickel.
  • "Los Angeles and Long Beach are both major economic drivers for the logistics industry and provide Omni Logistics the opportunity to expand our reach to customers on a local, regional, and national and international level.
  • Omni Logistics is a privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider with 4,500 employees in more than 100 locations serving the complex supply chain needs of nearly 7,000 customers.

Omni Logistics Opens New Warehouse and Cross-Dock Facilities In Nashville and Portland

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in Nashville, TN and Portland, OR. The announcement follows the recent opening of Omni Logistics' new three-building logistics campus and a separate, renewables-powered corporate headquarters in Dallas, new offices in Phoenix, and extensive new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in San Francisco and Philadelphia. 

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics , a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in Nashville, TN and Portland, OR.
  • The announcement follows the recent opening of Omni Logistics' new three-building logistics campus and a separate, renewables-powered corporate headquarters in Dallas , new offices in Phoenix, and extensive new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in San Francisco and Philadelphia.
  • "Nashville and Portland are important and fast-growing centers of logistics activity," said JJ Schickel, chief executive officer, Omni Logistics.
  • Details on Omni Logistics' new locations include:
    Portland, OR: The new warehouse and cross-dock facility spans 52,000 square feet and is strategically located near Portland International Airport (PDX).

Omni Logistics Expands Dallas Footprint with New Three-Building Campus

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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 DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the official opening of its new, 366,711 sq. ft. Dallas Campus. The opening of this new facility follows the recent opening of Omni Logistics' new, renewables-powered corporate headquarters in Dallas, new offices in Phoenix, and extensive new warehouse and cross-dock facilities in San Francisco and Philadelphia. 

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  • Omni Logistics' new Dallas Campus offers shippers expansive space for cross-dock, warehouse, and distribution operations in a capacity-constrained market.
  • DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics , a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the official opening of its new, 366,711 sq.
  • "Omni Logistics' new Dallas Campus is a direct response to our customer's needs for new warehouse space and cross-dock facilities to support their growing businesses," said JJ Schickel, chief executive officer of Omni Logistics.
  • Capabilities of the new Class A campus include:
    Building A is dedicated to Omni Logistics' cross-dock operations, featuring 34 dock doors to help accelerate the order fulfillment process.

Omni Logistics Adopts Persefoni's Carbon Disclosure and Management Technology, Powering Commitment to Net Zero Carbon by 2040

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, is partnering with Persefoni, a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, to advance toward its goal of achieving net zero carbon by 2040. Omni Logistics was among the first U.S.-based logistics companies to become a signatory of The Climate Pledge.

Key Points: 
  • Omni Logistics was among the first U.S.-based logistics companies to become a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
  • "I believe we are stewards of our planet and that we have an obligation to preserve it for future generations," said JJ Schickel, chief executive officer, Omni Logistics.
  • Adopting Persefoni's CMAP technology is yet another step towards our goal of achieving net zero carbon by 2040."
  • "We are pleased to partner with Omni Logistics as they continue on their path toward net zero carbon," said Kentaro Kawamori, CEO at Persefoni.

Kao joins The Climate Pledge - a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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TOKYO and CINCINNATI, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Underlining its global commitment to reduce its carbon emissions to be net-zero by 2040, Kao signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by online retailer Amazon and environmental advocacy group Global Optimism.

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  • TOKYO and CINCINNATI, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Underlining its global commitment to reduce its carbon emissions to be net-zero by 2040, Kao signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by online retailer Amazon and environmental advocacy group Global Optimism.
  • Included in these pillars are 19 key leadership actions, which include decarbonization and the development of clean and environmentally safe products.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kao to The Climate Pledge," said Sally Fouts, Global Lead of The Climate Pledge at Amazon.
  • The Climate Pledge was co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019.

Amazon’s Custom Electric Delivery Vehicles from Rivian Start Rolling Out Across the U.S.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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This rollout is just the beginning of what is expected to be thousands of Amazons custom electric delivery vehicles in more than 100 cities by the end of this yearand 100,000 across the U.S. by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • This rollout is just the beginning of what is expected to be thousands of Amazons custom electric delivery vehicles in more than 100 cities by the end of this yearand 100,000 across the U.S. by 2030.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220721005211/en/
    Amazon's custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian (Photo: Business Wire)
    The vehicles are designed from the ground-up with safety, sustainability, and comfort in mind, and have been thoroughly tested by drivers across the country.
  • With its commitment to have all 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030, Amazon will save millions of metric tons of carbon per year.
  • Rivian has been an excellent partner in that mission, and were excited to see our first custom electric delivery vehicles on the road, said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon.

Intertape Polymer Group Showcases Industry Leadership in 2021 Annual Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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MONTREAL and SARASOTA, Fla., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading packaging and protective solutions manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ("IPG" or the "Company") today published its annual sustainability report, which catalogs the Companys 2021 sustainability impacts and furthers its commitments for the future.

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  • MONTREAL and SARASOTA, Fla., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading packaging and protective solutions manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ("IPG" or the "Company") today published its annual sustainability report, which catalogs the Companys 2021 sustainability impacts and furthers its commitments for the future.
  • The report, titled Safe, Circular & Responsible, discloses IPGs annual sustainability performance and actions over the course of 2021, and identifies areas of further improvement as it continues to advance responsible manufacturing, environmental stewardship, and the well-being of its workforce.
  • The Companys customer-centric and sustainability-oriented commitment to do the right thing was elevated in 2021, despite the global economic challenges faced during the reporting period.
  • Highlights from the 2021 IPG Sustainability Report include:
    Fully adopted the Cradle to Cradle design principles.