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NFWF and NOAA Announce $144 Million in Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the U.S.
  • The 109 grants announced today will generate more than $97 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $242 million.
  • The grants were awarded through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), a partnership between NFWF , NOAA , the Department of Defense (DOD) , Shell USA , TransRe , SalesForce and Oxy .
  • These grants are in addition to the 27 projects totaling $44.7 million announced in October funded through the Inflation Reduction Act .

Wood Partners Expands Footprint in Houston with Grand Opening of Newest Upscale Apartment Community: Alta Cypress Springs

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National multifamily real estate development leader Wood Partners announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Alta Cypress Springs.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National multifamily real estate development leader Wood Partners announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Alta Cypress Springs.
  • Situated south of FM 529 on Fry Road, Alta Cypress Springs provides an ideal residential haven northwest of Downtown Houston, offering quick access to major routes, such as the Grand Parkway, US 290, and I-10.
  • Additionally, Alta Cypress Springs is located minutes away from five major hospital system locations including, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's, MD Anderson and HCA Healthcare.
  • "We are pleased to announce the opening of Alta Cypress Springs, a luxury community catering to young professionals and families in the west Houston area," said Bart Barrett, Managing Director at Wood Partners.

Meals on Wheels America Collaborates with the Fuel Rewards® Program at Shell to Give Back This November

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Meals on Wheels America announced a collaboration with the Fuel Rewards® program, the popular fuel loyalty program at Shell, to help tackle senior hunger during the Thanksgiving season. Through November 23, Shell – in conjunction with PDI, the convenience retail technology company powering the Fuel Rewards® program – is donating one cent to Meals on Wheels America for each gallon of gas purchased at Shell by Fuel Rewards® members with Platinum Status, up to $200,000.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Meals on Wheels America announced a collaboration with the Fuel Rewards® program, the popular fuel loyalty program at Shell, to help tackle senior hunger during the Thanksgiving season.
  • Through November 23, Shell – in conjunction with PDI, the convenience retail technology company powering the Fuel Rewards® program – is donating one cent to Meals on Wheels America for each gallon of gas purchased at Shell by Fuel Rewards® members with Platinum Status, up to $200,000.
  • "The Meals on Wheels network delivers nutritious meals, social connection and more to millions of seniors each year," said Kristine Templin, Chief Development Officer of Meals on Wheels America.
  • "Shell is committed to giving back to communities and this is an opportunity to do so through the Fuel Rewards® program.

The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education Presented by Shell USA, Inc. Achieves Phenomenal Success

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Houston, TX, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education, proudly presented by Shell USA, Inc., concluded with resounding success on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

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  • Houston, TX, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 UNCF Walk for Education, proudly presented by Shell USA, Inc., concluded with resounding success on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
  • The morning was filled with a vibrant atmosphere as attendees engaged with sponsors and vendors before and after the walk.
  • Though the 2023 UNCF Walk for Education has concluded, the mission continues.
  • UNCF is still accepting donations for this year's walk until Oct. 31, 2023, at www.UNCF.org/southtxwalk .

NFWF’s National Coastal Resilience Fund Announces $44.7 Million to Support Projects Across the Nation

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The grants announced today will leverage an additional $25.2 million from the grantees, creating a total conservation impact of nearly $70 million.

Key Points: 
  • The grants announced today will leverage an additional $25.2 million from the grantees, creating a total conservation impact of nearly $70 million.
  • These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife in states facing increasing impacts to their communities from storms and other coastal hazards.
  • The National Coastal Resilience Fund is a partnership between NFWF , NOAA , the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Shell USA , TransRe and Oxy .
  • NFWF launched the National Coastal Resilience Fund in 2018, in partnership with NOAA and joined initially by Shell USA and TransRe.

Cross-Industry Partnerships Increase Consumer Likelihood for BEV Purchase Consideration

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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These types of partnerships provide automakers with the opportunity to attract new customers and improve on core BEV attributes.

Key Points: 
  • These types of partnerships provide automakers with the opportunity to attract new customers and improve on core BEV attributes.
  • In general, a partnership with Shell Recharge would have the strongest net positive impact on BEV purchase consideration, at 32%.
  • Francis (30%), EV Connect (28%), OpConnect (28%) and EVgo (26%) also fall in the top five for net positive BEV purchase consideration.
  • “Most technology brand partnerships increased BEV purchase consideration among new-car buyers; however, brands like Facebook and Uber negatively impacted purchase consideration.

Call for Submissions: The 2023-2024 Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award is created for K–12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.

Key Points: 
  • The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award is created for K–12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.
  • We honor distinguished science leaders with this award because we believe teachers are key to building interest in science disciplines and future careers.”
    The Shell Science Teaching Award winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize from Shell.
  • Winners of the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award will receive $1,800 in expenses to attend the National Conference in Denver.
  • For more information about The Shell Science Teaching Award or the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award, visit https://www.nsta.org/shell .

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Earns Gold Certification for Commitment to Sustainability and Community Impact

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ("Jazz Fest") presented by Shell, one of North America's leading cultural events, has been newly awarded Gold certification by the Council for Responsible Sport, earning the festival distinction for their outstanding approach to social, environmental, economic and community impact.

Key Points: 
  • The achievement of Gold certification from the independent Council For Responsible Sport ("Council") recognizes not only the commitment of Jazz Fest to a broad range of sustainability and impact goals, but also the work to embed these approaches into day to day activity and then track and measure performance consistently.
  • It also means that the Jazz Fest becomes the largest cultural festival to receive certification under the Council's framework.
  • "On behalf of everyone at Jazz Fest, we're honored to have the Festival receive Gold certification from the Council," said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of the event.
  • The initial 2 year certification of Jazz Fest took place in May 2022.

Shell USA, Inc. finalizes acquisition of Volta Inc., scaling up its U.S. public electric vehicle charging network

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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With this acquisition, Shell now owns and operates one of the largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • With this acquisition, Shell now owns and operates one of the largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the U.S.
  • Volta provides Shell with an existing public charging network of over 3,000 charge points at destination sites (shopping centers, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.)
  • "We want to make charging as convenient as possible for our customers," said István Kapitány, Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility.
  • The acquisition enables Shell to scale its existing network and offerings to better participate in the long-term EV charging market opportunity within the U.S.

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT® HONORS 30 UNDER 30 RISING SUPPLY CHAIN STARS

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Now in its ninth year, the ISM program honors individuals who are 30 or younger and demonstrate leadership, innovation, collaboration, and other outstanding attributes--at work and through their professional associations. Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.

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  • Winners represent future innovative leaders, as standout and passionate problem-solvers
    TEMPE, Ariz., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) announced the winners of the 2022-2023 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program to honor global emerging leaders across various industries and supply management disciplines.
  • Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.
  • "The latest 30 Under 30 winners exemplify the new generation of supply chain leadership and demonstrate how high performers can make an impact on the profession," said Derry.
  • Fuller (St. Paul, Minn.)
    Madeline Guillory, principal supply chain procurement specialist, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Linthicum Heights, Md.)