CMAP

Majority of Newborn Babies With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Treated With Genentech’s Evrysdi Able to Sit Independently After 1 Year of Treatment

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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“Evrysdi is the only non-invasive SMA treatment and can be used within hours of birth, potentially allowing these babies to sit, stand and walk, similar to healthy individuals,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.

Key Points: 
  • “Evrysdi is the only non-invasive SMA treatment and can be used within hours of birth, potentially allowing these babies to sit, stand and walk, similar to healthy individuals,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.
  • The primary efficacy population included babies with 2 SMN2 copies and a CMAP amplitude of ≥1.5 mV at baseline.
  • The majority of AEs were not considered treatment-related, and there were no deaths or AEs leading to withdrawal or treatment discontinuation.
  • The AEs observed in the RAINBOWFISH primary analysis are generally consistent with those AEs seen in other Evrysdi trials in SMA.

ComEd, Regional Partners Win $500,000 Federal Award to Advance Planning for Electric Vehicles in Northern Illinois

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The $500,000 federal award will support regional efforts to understand and inform strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the adoption of all-electric transportation options, including electric vehicles (EVs), to achieve a federal goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The $500,000 federal award will support regional efforts to understand and inform strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the adoption of all-electric transportation options, including electric vehicles (EVs), to achieve a federal goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • “With our partners, CMAP will be able to better inform its work around regional climate action planning to establish transportation emission reduction targets.
  • And most importantly, help our region attain its climate goals and substantial health benefits for our communities,” said CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman.
  • ComEd also recently teamed up with regional partners, the Illinois Green Alliance and Elevate, to launch the new Building Performance Hub , an effort to advance sustainable building practices, and also supported by the DOE.

Persefoni Recognized Among First PCAF-accredited SaaS Vendors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, today announces that the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has named Persefoni as a PCAF-accredited SaaS partner for a new initiative to accelerate carbon emissions disclosures throughout the global financial system. This accredited partner program, unveiled by the PCAF Secretariat, is aimed at addressing the rising demand for collaboration among financial institutions and third-party businesses seeking to measure and disclose emissions pertinent to their financial activities.

Key Points: 
  • Accreditation enables Persefoni privileged access and valuable technical assistance in implementing the PCAF Standard.
  • "We are thrilled to share that Persefoni stands at the forefront of this effort as among the first PCAF-accredited SaaS providers under this new program," said Persefoni CEO & Co-founder, Kentaro Kawamori.
  • This accreditation also enables Persefoni with privileged access to the PCAF Database and valuable technical assistance in implementing the PCAF Standard.
  • Join us at Persefoni as we spearhead this transformative journey, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and sustainability in the financial sector.

Leading Climate Tech Company, Persefoni, Announces $50 Million Series C1 and Next AI Advancement

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni , a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, today announces a $50 million Series C-1 funding round and the launch of PersefoniGPT, the company's AI co-pilot product for carbon accounting and management.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni , a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, today announces a $50 million Series C-1 funding round and the launch of PersefoniGPT, the company's AI co-pilot product for carbon accounting and management.
  • The funding raises the total amount of investment in Persefoni to more than $150 million.
  • "When we founded the company in January 2020, we incorporated 'Persefoni AI Inc.' to cement our investment in AI technologies as being critical to our company ethos.
  • "Our early shift to invest in the transformative power of AI and machine learning technologies continues to pay dividends.

Taysha Gene Therapies Provides Clinical Updates for Investigational Programs TSHA-120 in Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN) and TSHA-102 in Rett Syndrome at R&D Day

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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DALLAS, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSHA), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing and commercializing AAV-based gene therapies for the treatment of monogenic diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), announced new data analyses for TSHA-120 in GAN and initial clinical observations for TSHA-102 in Rett syndrome. Taysha will host a virtual R&D Day today at 10:00 AM ET to discuss these updates. The webcast link can be accessed on the Events and Presentations section of Taysha’s website.

Key Points: 
  • Taysha will host a virtual R&D Day today at 10:00 AM ET to discuss these updates.
  • The webcast link can be accessed on the Events and Presentations section of Taysha’s website.
  • We’ve requested a formal FDA meeting to discuss these new developments to support a potential regulatory path forward for TSHA-120.
  • TSHA-102 utilizes a novel miRNA-Responsive Auto-Regulatory Element (miRARE) platform designed to regulate cellular MECP2 expression.

Vice Chair of the Sustainability Reporting Board of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group and Special Liaison to ISSB, Kerstin Lopatta, Joins Persefoni's Sustainability Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz. and LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Professor Kerstin Lopatta to its Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB). The board, which comprises global experts in sustainability, strategically advises Persefoni's board and executive team on sustainability reporting product offerings, market strategies, and overall vision.

Key Points: 
  • The board, which comprises global experts in sustainability, strategically advises Persefoni's board and executive team on sustainability reporting product offerings, market strategies, and overall vision.
  • Professor Lopatta is a highly respected academic and practitioner in the field of sustainability reporting and financial accounting.
  • She previously served as the Vice Chair of the Sustainability Reporting Board of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and Special Liaison to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), where she was responsible for the inaugural set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) during her tenure at EFRAG.
  • Professor Lopatta has extensive experience in sustainability reporting and financial accounting in practice and research.

PERSEFONI ANNOUNCES FORMER U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ACTING CHAIR AND COMMISSIONER ALLISON HERREN LEE JOINS ITS SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, today announced former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acting Chair and Commissioner Allison Herren Lee has joined its Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB).

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for enterprises and financial institutions, today announced former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acting Chair and Commissioner Allison Herren Lee has joined its Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) .
  • Commenting on her new role, Commissioner Lee said: "I am incredibly fortunate to be joining Persefoni's Sustainability Advisory Board to advance climate disclosure and promote greater transparency and accountability in this space.
  • Sustainability continues to be a complex topic for many businesses, particularly around regulation, and I admire the work Persefoni is doing.
  • "There is no better time for Allison to join the sustainability advisory board than now.

ERM and Persefoni forge strategic alliance to help organizations meet their decarbonization goals

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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ERM provides end-to-end services across the entire spectrum of an organization's decarbonization journey.

Key Points: 
  • ERM provides end-to-end services across the entire spectrum of an organization's decarbonization journey.
  • "It's an honor to advance our partnership with a sustainability market leader like ERM," said Mike Wallace, Chief Decarbonization Officer at Persefoni.
  • "As a partner at ERM before joining Persefoni, I know first-hand the attention to detail and excellence that goes into everything ERM does.
  • The new partnership builds on the ongoing collaboration between ERM and Persefoni, spanning joint client work and thought leadership.

Shinji Tsukamoto former Amazon Vice President appointed to Global Chief Commercial Officer at Persefoni

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a global leader in climate data disclosure and management, today announced that Shinji Tsukamoto, former Vice President Asia Pacific at Amazon Ads, has been appointed as Global Chief Commercial Officer & President, APAC. Shinji will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives globally, especially both Japan and the APAC region, serving enterprises requiring carbon management and accounting software.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni, a global leader in climate data disclosure and management, today announced that Shinji Tsukamoto, former Vice President Asia Pacific at Amazon Ads, has been appointed as Global Chief Commercial Officer & President, APAC.
  • Prior to Persefoni, Shinji led the launch and expansion of Amazon Japan's advertising business.
  • He first joined Amazon Ads Japan as General Manager/Director and was then appointed as Japan Country Manager after playing a key role in launching the business.
  • Previously, Shinji founded the premium travel service, DUFL Inc., in the U.S. and served as the President for International Business.

Bloomhaven Development Project Receives Regional Excellence for Equity with Impact Award

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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BOURBONNAIS, Ill., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presents the Regional Excellence Awards for Equity with Impact to the City of Aurora and Fox Valley Developers' Bloomhaven Development Project in Aurora. Connected to the development project is Bardwell Residences managed by Gardant Management Solutions. Bardwell Residences of Aurora is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Kane County.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presents the Regional Excellence Awards for Equity with Impact to the City of Aurora and Fox Valley Developers' Bloomhaven Development Project in Aurora.
  • Connected to the development project is Bardwell Residences managed by Gardant Management Solutions.
  • Bardwell Residences of Aurora is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Kane County.
  • BOURBONNAIS, Ill., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presents the Regional Excellence Awards for Equity with Impact to the City of Aurora and Fox Valley Developers' Bloomhaven Development Project in Aurora.