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West Australian skydiving company has become the first skydiving operator in the country to commit to offsetting 100% of its aviation fuel carbon emissions

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Friday, July 15, 2022

PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- West Australian skydiving company, Skydive Geronimo, has become the first skydiving operator in the country to commit to offsetting 100% of its aviation fuel carbon emissions.

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  • PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- West Australian skydiving company, Skydive Geronimo, has become the first skydiving operator in the country to commit to offsetting 100% of its aviation fuel carbon emissions.
  • The move has been applauded by the Australian Parachute Foundation, with CEO Richard McCooey saying it was no surprise that Skydive Geronimo was the first operator to make a climate pledge for 2022/2023.
  • This plan is wide-ranging and covers sustainability objectives, targets and actions that provide a bearing for the Island's sustainability performance including carbon emissions.
  • "The Skydive Geronimo 2022/2023 Climate Pledge is another step in our efforts for continuous improvement in sustainability performance,' Stutt added.

Portland General Electric schedules earnings release and conference call for Thursday, July 28

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m.
  • Portland General Electric's second quarter 2022 earnings summary will be released before financial markets open in the United States on July 28.
  • To hear the conference call by webcast, log on to Portland General Electric's investor website at investors.portlandgeneral.com , select Events & Presentations from the menu, and the webcast will be listed under Upcoming Events.
  • About Portland General Electric Company:
    Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon.

Convoy Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Convoy , the nations most efficient digital freight network, today released the companys second annual corporate sustainability report, titled Ship Responsibly.

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  • Convoy , the nations most efficient digital freight network, today released the companys second annual corporate sustainability report, titled Ship Responsibly.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220628005489/en/
    Convoy Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 2021 report summarizes key metrics on the companys environmental impact, including how Convoy is helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals while improving the lives of truck drivers.
  • At Convoy, we believe reducing carbon emissions in the freight industry is a critical step in addressing climate change today, said Jennifer Wong, Head of Sustainability at Convoy.
  • Fortune 500 shippers like Anheuser-Busch, Procter & Gamble, Niagara, and Unilever trust Convoy to lower costs, increase logistics efficiency, and achieve environmental sustainability targets.

Sabey Data Centers Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2029

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Sabey Data Centers , a premier colocation data center provider, today announced its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by or before 2029 across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

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  • Sabey Data Centers , a premier colocation data center provider, today announced its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by or before 2029 across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
  • Sabey is an industry leader in energy-efficient solutions and low-cost, renewable power, says John Sasser, Chief Technology Officer at Sabey Data Centers.
  • Sabey Data Centers has already taken the steps needed to become a more sustainable data center company.
  • Sabey specializes in scalable, custom-built solutions, including data center-ready shell space and fully turnkey data centers managed by Sabeys award-winning critical environment staff.

Omni Logistics' CEO JJ Schickel Honored with Most Admired CEO Award

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Friday, June 24, 2022

DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced that its CEO JJ Schickel has been named a Most Admired CEO by Dallas Business Journal.

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  • DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics , a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced that its CEO JJ Schickel has been named a Most Admired CEO by Dallas Business Journal.
  • The Most Admired CEO Awards honor executives who deliver outstanding performances that guide their company to success and contribute overall growth to the North Texas business community.
  • "I am truly honored to be a recipient of Dallas Business Journal's Most Admired CEO Award," said JJ Schickel, CEO of Omni Logistics.
  • "This recognition would not be possible without the partnership and support of Omni Logistics' global team of 4,500 talented supply chain and technology experts.

Amogy Raises $46 Million in Funding to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Ammonia-to-Power Technology Across Heavy Duty Transportation

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Comparatively, Amogys solution leverages ammonia, an energy dense, carbon-free molecule, which is crucial to zero-emission heavy duty transportation.

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  • Comparatively, Amogys solution leverages ammonia, an energy dense, carbon-free molecule, which is crucial to zero-emission heavy duty transportation.
  • Amogys technology, however, has demonstrated the potential for ammonia to unlock zero carbon, heavy-duty mobility applications through existing demonstration.
  • Amogy offers ammonia-based, emission-free, high energy-density power solutions to decarbonize transportation for a sustainable future.
  • SAEV primarily invests in startups in North America and Europe and has invested in over 50 companies since its inception.

Electric Hydrogen Secures $198M in Financing to Decarbonize Global Industries With Fossil-Free Hydrogen

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Electric Hydrogen (EH2) today announced a $198 million financing to support their efforts in making cost competitive fossil-free hydrogen.

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  • Electric Hydrogen (EH2) today announced a $198 million financing to support their efforts in making cost competitive fossil-free hydrogen.
  • Strategic investors included Amazons Climate Pledge Fund, Cosan, Equinor Ventures, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Rio Tinto.
  • We are pleased to announce the investment in Electric Hydrogen as they scale up green hydrogen production to GW-scale, said Gareth Burns, Head of Equinor Ventures.
  • Electric Hydrogen (EH2) is a deep decarbonization company pioneering new technology for low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems.

Omni Logistics Unveils 100% Renewable Energy-Powered Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, TX

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Monday, May 23, 2022

DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.

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  • DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.
  • The new headquarters houses Omni Logistics' Dallas-based corporate team of 85 employees, with room for further expansion as the company continues a path of sustained growth.
  • 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.
  • Leveraging technology, proprietary data, analytics and automation, Omni Logistics removes supply chain inefficiencies and provides cost-effective solutions for customers.

Introducing the Next Generation Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids—Amazon’s Most Popular Tablet, Upgraded to Deliver Even More for the Whole Family

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Fire 7 Kids includes a kid-proof protective case, a one-year subscription of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.

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  • The Fire 7 Kids includes a kid-proof protective case, a one-year subscription of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220517006342/en/
    Thin and light, Fire 7 comes in black, denim, and rose colors.
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    Fire 7 is our most popular tabletand now its even better, said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices.
  • This new generation gives customers more of what they loveimproved performance and longer battery life, all for just $59.

A New Look, a New Mission: gofor Rebrands With deliver better™, a Carbon Free Last Mile and a Challenge to the Delivery Industry

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Monday, May 16, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220516005198/en/
    gofor, the renewable delivery company, today unveiled its new brand, new mission, and new philosophy.
  • For the company, its a chance to show the industry, and the world, that theres a better way, even as delivery expectations increase.
  • We see an immense opportunity to add value at the point of delivery, said Ian Gardner, CEO of gofor.
  • With electric vehicles, carbon offsets, empowered drivers, and smart packaging, gofor is delivering a renewable delivery model for the industry.