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JCB donates to wildfire recovery efforts in Hawaii

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.
  • JCB will consult with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to determine the recipients of the donation.
  • Our prayers go out to the residents of Maui for a speedy recovery," said Takayoshi Futae, President & Chief Executive Officer, JCB Co., Ltd.
  • In addition, JCB's social activities include working with Malama Hawai'i, the Hawaii Tourism Authority's responsible tourism initiative, and sponsoring the Honolulu Museum of Art.

JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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.
  • Head Office (Tokyo); JCB International (Europe) Ltd.
    Plantation (photographed in July 2022); P.T.
  • JCB International Indonesia employees visiting
    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].

Boosters will not be added to Safe Travels Hawaii requirements

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Incident Commander for COVID-19 Response Gen. Kenneth S. Hara said the decision not to include booster shots in Safe Travels requirements was a collaborative one.

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  • Incident Commander for COVID-19 Response Gen. Kenneth S. Hara said the decision not to include booster shots in Safe Travels requirements was a collaborative one.
  • Safe TravelsHawaiiwill remain in place at this time, requiring passengers arriving inHawaii to show proof of their vaccination status in order to bypass testing or quarantine requirements.
  • The Safe Travels program will be prepared to quickly implement policies as necessary, to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors.
  • The Department of Health is currently working on criteria and conditions that would allow the state to eventually end Safe Travels Hawaii.

Alaska Airlines launches partnership with travel2change to connect guests with volunteer experiences in the Hawaiian Islands

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Monday, November 8, 2021

SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands.
  • "Care is at the core of who we are at Alaska, and that means care for our guests, employees, communities and the planet.
  • Since 2011, travel2change has curated activities to connect mindful travelers with communities.
  • While the experiences on travel2change.org are currently based in Hawaii, activities in other destinations served by Alaska will be offered starting in 2022.