KnowBe4 Named Number One Place Where Women Want to Work by #GirlsClub

KnowBe4 recognized for great paid maternity leave benefits and support for working mothers

Tampa Bay, FL, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that it has been named the number one place where women want to work by #GirlsClub.

KnowBe4 was recognized for the incredible benefits it offers women, including eight weeks of fully paid maternity leave as well as support groups for working mothers and women in technology. KnowBe4 also sponsors a Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship each year. Out of all the promotions within KnowBe4 in 2020 so far, 43% of them were women.  

“We maintain a high percentage of women – nearly 50% – in our workforce compared to other IT security and technology organizations,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “We are also proud to have many women in executive level and other leadership positions within our organization. KnowBe4 is fortunate to have an incredible, diverse team to support growth and development for women.”

For a complete list of the Top 25 Places Where Women Want to Work, visit the #GirlsClub website at https://wearegirlsclub.com/top-25-companies-where-women-want-to-work/.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 35,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

 



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Corning and Nippon Paint Announce Launch of Antimicrobial Paint in China

Nippon Paint Containing Corning Guardiant™ Antimicrobial Particles shown to kill 99.9% of the virus that causes COVID-19

CORNING, NY, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Nippon Paint China (Nippon Paint) today announced the commercial launch of Nippon Paint’s first antiviral kid’s paint in China. The paint, which Nippon Paint calls Nippon Kid’s Odour-Less All In One Interior Emulsion Paint-Anti Bacteria Plus (Nippon Kid’s Paint), formulated for use in spaces where children spend the most time, contains Corning Guardiant™, a novel antimicrobial paint additive. Corning Guardiant contains the most bioactive form of copper (cuprous ions, Cu+1) encased in a special glass-ceramic powder that enables its controlled release for killing germs.

Last month, Corning announced breakthrough test results demonstrating paints formulated with Corning Guardiant showed 99.9% kill of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the coated surfaces in less than two hours. Surfaces coated with Nippon Kid’s Paint also showed greater than 99.9% kill of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These tests were conducted using rigorous test protocols approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Results on the SARS-CoV-2 virus were obtained using test methods that simulate invisible contamination on dry surfaces. Coatings containing additives such as silver and zinc pass traditional “wet” contamination test methods, but do not perform well under more realistic dry test conditions. Nippon Kid’s Paint demonstrates effectiveness under both wet and dry test conditions. The paint also shows >99.9% kill against gram positive bacteria such as Staphylocccus aureus, Gram negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and small non-enveloped viruses such as Feline calicivirus (FCV) on the coated surfaces under dry test conditions. The ability to kill a broad spectrum of germs including small, non-enveloped viruses, the hardest-to-kill category of viruses based on their susceptibility to disinfectants, is a key value proposition of paint coatings containing Guardiant.

“Technology innovation is the core of our sustainable development and the cornerstone of our collaboration with Corning. Adopting Corning’s latest copper ion antimicrobial technology – Corning GuardiantTM, Nippon Kid’s Paint can effectively and efficiently kill a variety of viruses and bacteria. As the demand for antiviral heats up, we believe that science and technology will create more value for consumers and enable future paints that offer both beautiful and healthy surroundings,” said Eric Chung, president of Nippon Paint China.

This announcement adds another milestone in Corning’s relationship with Nippon Paint. Earlier this year, before the antiviral paint product was commercially available, the two companies joined to donate Nippon Kid’s Paint to four Chinese hospitals with surface space spanning a total area of 120,000 square meters. 

“In this current global health crisis, we’ve never been more aware of the bacteria and viruses that live on surfaces all around us,” said Joydeep Lahiri, division vice president and program director, Specialty Surfaces, Corning. “The recent test results demonstrate the effectiveness of a range of paint formulations with Corning Guardiant. We are excited to see Nippon Paint bring this important paint innovation to the market in China and other global locations.” 

Corning is working with many manufacturers around the world on paint products formulated with Corning Guardiant. Prior to making claims against harmful germs such as SARS-CoV-2, finished products incorporating Guardiant may require registration or certification by one or more government authorities.

For additional information, videos, and images about Corning Guardiant, please visit our resource center.

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For a complete listing of risks and other factors, please reference the risk factors and forward-looking statements described in our annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

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About Corning Incorporated

Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 169-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, and life sciences.

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First All-In-One Liquid Cooling Solutions from Phanteks Incorporate Asetek’s Most Advanced Liquid Cooling Technology

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AALBORG, Denmark, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Asetek, the creator of the all-in-one liquid (AIO) cooler and the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming PCs and DIY enthusiasts, announced that new OEM partner Phanteks has introduced its first AIO CPU coolers, leveraging the superior thermal and acoustic performance and reliability associated with Asetek’s most advanced technology to date. The Phanteks Glacier One coolers provide advanced CPU overclocking capability, RGB lighting, and virtually silent operation to tech enthusiasts, gamers, and eSports pros.

When defining its initial liquid cooling solutions, Phanteks looked to Asetek to provide targeted cooling of CPUs, in a simple to install closed-loop solution. The companies worked together to create the Glacier One AIO Series, with a variety of form factors including 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm radiator sizes, plus a 240mm white edition. An infinity mirror design with RGB lighting in the pump cap is standard for both black and white edition coolers. The white edition also incorporates RGB lighting on the fans. 

Asetek’s latest liquid cooling technology advances include:

  • Maximum performance along with industry-recognized quality and reliability.
  • Out-of-Bounds temperature sensing. The cooler continuously monitors the liquid temperature and automatically boosts the pump speed to clear any temperature excursions, ensuring smooth system operation for immersive gameplay experience.
  • Safety features to ensure the liquid temperature stays within limits for normal safe operation.
  • Even quieter operation versus previous technology generations.
  • System improvements resulting in enhanced permeation resistance and increased durability.

“Phanteks customers expect a premium experience when selecting the hardware needed for a custom PC build,” said Boon T. Khor, Lead Designer at Phanteks. “With the new Glacier One coolers, our customers get maximum overclocking capability, extremely quiet operation, easy installation, and Phanteks ID for a unique “Phanteks” look – all backed by the quality and reliability Asetek liquid cooling is known for.”

“We were thrilled when Phanteks approached us to develop its first AIO coolers,” said John Hamill, Chief Operating Officer at Asetek. “With 20 plus years of liquid cooling leadership, we believe the new AIOs will further enhance the appeal of the Phanteks brand with both tech enthusiasts and gamers.” 

For more information on the Phanteks Glacier One AIO liquid coolers, visit www.phanteks.com/Glacier-One.html.

To learn more about Asetek liquid cooling, please visit www.asetek.com

About Phanteks

Phanteks strives to develop top quality and superior products. We continuously pursue excellence in developing new products to bring satisfaction to PC enthusiasts and computer users.
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About Asetek

Asetek, the creator of the all-in-one liquid cooler, is the global leader for liquid cooling solutions for high performance gaming and enthusiast PCs, and environmentally aware data centers. Founded in 2000, Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan and the United States. Asetek is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ASTK.OL).  
www.asetek.com 

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It’s not too late to give a meaningful holiday gift!

Protect polar bear dens, help reindeer thrive and make room for monarchs with WWF-Canada’s virtual Gifts that Change the World. Added bonus: same day delivery!

Toronto, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Have gift shipping deadlines passed you by? There’s still time to thoughtfully and safely wrap up your holiday shopping with WWF-Canada’s assortment of virtual Gifts that Change the World.

Sent right to your loved one’s inbox, these e-cards may be virtual, but their impact is very real with each gift funding conservation efforts that benefit the species or habitat you’ve chosen.

When you choose to help Arctic caribou (aka reindeer) thrive, for example, your gift helps protect age-old calving grounds, where caribou are born and nursed, so this iconic species isn’t found only in our red-nosed holiday tales.

WWF-Canada offers 18 different virtual gifts – all of which are 100 per cent tax deductible and affordably priced from $15 to $75 — that make meaningful last-minute presents.

  • Protect polar bear dens for $20: Your gift will help advocate for the proper protection of denning sites and feeding areas throughout the Arctic.
  • Help a Blanding’s turtle reach its 25th birthday for $30: Your gift will keep habitats healthy for turtles and other freshwater wildlife across the country. 
  • Fight climate change with nature for $70: Your gift will power nature-based climate solutions that do double duty by mitigating climate change and restoring wildlife habitat.
  • Keep a river otter’s home clean for $30: Your gift will safeguard the health of Canada’s freshwater for this playful mammal.
  • Show a panda some love for $50: Your gift will support WWF’s efforts to expand and protect habitat for giant pandas in China.
  • Make way for a monarch butterfly for $25: Your gift will restore native plant habitat along the monarch’s epic migration route.
  • Give capelin room to roll for $30: Your gift will restore and protect spawning habitat where this tiny fish “rolls.” By rebuilding health capelin populations, you’re also helping northern cod, whales and seabirds that depend on capelin for food.

 

Shipping deadline: Same day delivery right to their inbox.

Shop virtual gifts at
https://shop.wwf.ca/collections/virtual-gifts

 

About World Wildlife Fund Canada 

WWF-Canada creates solutions to the environmental challenges that matter most for Canadians. We work in places that are unique and ecologically important, so that nature, wildlife and people thrive together. Because we are all wildlife. For more information, visit wwf.ca

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IIROC Trade Resumption – CYBN

Canada NewsWire

TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:

Company: CYBIN INC.

NEO Exchange Symbol: CYBN

All Issues: No

Resumption (ET): 9‎:58‎:27 AM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Halts/Resumptions

LeadSquared Raises $32 Million in Series B as it Builds on 100% YoY Growth, Reimagines High-Velocity Sales Execution

Gaja Capital Leads the Round, Existing Investor Jyoti Bansal to Also Participates

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sales automation SaaS platform, LeadSquared, which has achieved 100% revenue growth every year since its founding in 2011, announced today $32 million in Series B funding led by Gaja Capital, also including Stakeboat Capital and Jyoti Bansal, well-known investor and former CEO and chairman of AppDynamics.

LeadSquared has built a global, best-in-class CRM platform that takes away the guesswork from sales execution and makes efficiency the focus of every interaction, no matter how complex the customer journey and now serves more than 1,000 customers. It plans to utilize the funds for continued expansion and product innovation in industries beyond education, financial services, and healthcare. Talent acquisition to match the level of growth will also be a key focus in the coming years.

“Our vision to transform sales tech is shared by our investors,” said Nilesh Patel, CEO of LeadSquared. “We have seen a step change in interest from North America and European markets, as customers drive digital transformation in response to the pandemic outbreak. We have been successful working with global resellers and partners and will focus further on international partner associations with the new funds.”

“We are excited to be a part of LeadSquared’s growth journey,” says Gopal Jain, Managing Partner, Gaja Capital. “In delivering best-in-class SaaS products to the world, LeadSquared’s exceptional success across business segments and consistent global growth demonstrates the trust customers have placed in them. We look forward to helping them achieve their vision of reimagining high-velocity sales tech.”

“LeadSquared’s innovative solutions coupled with an expert team are its key differentiator,” said Jyoti Bansal. “We look forward to supporting them in this next phase of their growth.”

LeadSquared’s more than 1,000 customers represent high-growth markets including edtech, higher education, financial services, healthcare, tech marketplaces and more. Some of the best names in these industries currently use LeadSquared – OLX, Frubana, Unitek Learning, Pepper Financial Services Group, the edtech giant BYJUs, being a few.

LeadSquared’s unique solution is its end-to-end efficiency platform for all teams involved in the customer journey – including marketing, call center, inside sales, field sales, and other feet-on-the-street teams including verifications, collections, vendor onboarding and more.

Among LeadSquared’s innovations in the past year include the launch of customer portals and a suite of tools to digitize application processing, an especially important process in finance and education; expanding the capabilities of its developer platform, and accelerated adoption by customers of its no-code workflow.

LeadSquared previously raised $3 million in its Series A round led by Stakeboat Capital in 2019.

Ernst & Young is the transaction advisor involved with the deal.

About Gaja Capital

Gaja Capital a leading mid-market focused private equity firms, that invests in software-driven business services, consumer, education, healthcare and financial services are key focus areas for the firm. Its recent investments include XpressBees and RBL Bank.

About Stakeboat Capital

Stakeboat Capital is a private equity fund founded in 2017 by experienced professionals who have invested in growth-stage companies, transformed them into multi-million-dollar businesses, and generated returns across multiple fund cycles. The firm invests in three focused sectors including healthcare, B2B technologies and services, and value-added industrials/manufacturing.

About LeadSquared

Founded in 2011 by Nilesh Patel, Prashant Singh, and Sudhakar Gorti, LeadSquared is a complete sales execution, marketing automation & field force management platform. It focuses on influencing customer journeys and driving efficiency from every sales touchpoint, team, and channel. With offices in New Jersey and India it has grown rapidly by helping enterprises in education & training, financial services, real estate, healthcare, tech marketplaces and other industries) realize their vision of sales transformation.

Interested in knowing more about LeadSquared? Check it out here: https://www.leadsquared.com/

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UPRAISE Marketing + PR for LeadSquared
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Eaton Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor for Commonwealth Equity Partners

ROWAYTON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eaton Partners, one of the world’s leading private capital advisory and fund placement firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to have acted as the exclusive financial advisor for CommonWealth Equity Partners (“CommonWealth”). Eaton Partners worked alongside CommonWealth to raise the firm’s CommonWealth Equity Partners Fund I, LP, recapitalize existing investors in Ecore International (“Ecore”), and secure follow-on capital to fund future acquisitions. Ecore is a global leader in transforming rubber waste into high performance products and surfaces.

Founded in 2020, CommonWealth is a Pennsylvania-based private equity firm that makes control investments in ESG and circular economy-focused companies. The firm seeks to partner with middle market companies with unique value-added circular economy products, processes, technology, and/or unique IP with strong management in place, and no dependencies on government subsidies. “We believe that companies, like Ecore, who invest in ESG and the circular economy can and will continue to outperform the market,” said Robert Bernard, Partner and Co-Founder at CommonWealth.

Using over 120 million pounds of rubber tire waste annually, Ecore upcycles reclaimed rubber waste into high-performance products and surfaces for global industry leaders. Ecore’s customers include professional sports teams, sports and recreation facilities, fitness centers, hospitals, commercial interiors, hotels and lodging, transportation facilities, and competitive equestrian facilities. In addition, Ecore’s longstanding commitment to customer safety and the environment has helped the company thrive through the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Michael DeRosa, Partner and Co-Founder of CommonWealth, “Ecore has long been an innovative leader in profitably selling sustainable, circular products and I am extremely pleased for CommonWealth to have been able to partner with Art Dodge to lead this recapitalization as the company focuses on its next wave of growth.”

The fund received strong support from a diverse range of institutional investors, including top-tier private equity secondaries firms, family offices, foundations, and asset managers. “We are proud to advise and support CommonWealth through its successful capital raise of the firm’s first fund and the recapitalization of Ecore’s existing capital base,” said Michael Pilson, Managing Director at Eaton Partners. “In my experience, I have never seen a more actionable, exciting ESG deal, and our ability to raise funds was in large part due to the incredibly innovative work that Ecore does.”

For Art Dodge, Founder and CEO of Ecore, the partnerships with Eaton and CommonWealth have been critical during this past year. “When the shutdown hit, Eaton and CommonWealth maintained focus on the key attributes of the management teams’ track record, Ecore’s business model and resilience during the pandemic. I am incredibly proud of the work we are doing in our industry, and having great partners work with us to overcome the fundraising hurdles created by this pandemic speaks volumes about their approach to partnership.”

In addition to raising primary fund capital globally, Eaton Partners’ secondaries group focuses on GP-led transactions, which includes fund recapitalizations, restructuring, and other secondary transactions, and has an active direct placements business. Over the last two years, Eaton Partners has advised GPs and companies on over $3.0 billion of secondary and direct investment transactions.

About Eaton Partners

Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the world’s largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms, having raised more than $140 billion across more than 140 highly differentiated alternative investment funds and offerings. Founded in 1983, Eaton advises and raises institutional capital for investment managers across alternative strategies – private equity, private credit, real assets, real estate, and hedge funds/public market – in both the primary and secondary markets. Eaton Partners maintains offices and operates throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Eaton Partners is a division of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC and NYSE. Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners Advisors (HK) Limited is approved as a Type 1-licensed company under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company. ® Eaton Partners, 2020.

About CommonWealth Equity Partners

Founded in 2020, CommonWealth is a Pennsylvania-based private equity firm that makes control investments in ESG and circular economy-focused companies. The firm seeks to partner with middle market companies with unique value-added circular economy products, processes, technology, and/or unique IP with strong management in place and no dependencies on government subsidies. For more information, please visit www.cwequity.com.

About Ecore International

Ecore is a global leader in transforming rubber waste into high performance products and surfaces. Ecore’s customers include professional sports teams, sports and recreation facilities, fitness centers, hospitals, commercial interiors, hotels and lodging, transportation facilities, and competitive equestrian facilities. For more information, please visit www.ecoreintl.com.

About Stifel

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC and Century Securities Associates, Inc. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

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Elms Marketing Ltd and Silver Crystal Sports Announce an Innovative Joint Venture to Redefine the Worldwide Jersey Customization Experience

A joint venture to create seamless and insight-based customization services across Europe and North America.

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elms Marketing Ltd. (“Elms”) and Silver Crystal Sports (“SCS”) today announced the establishment of a joint venture to redefine sports jersey customization services within the global sporting landscape.

The strategic partnership will leverage the manufacturing and distribution of Elm’s and SCS’s sports portfolios to increase synergies underpinned by Fanzones technology solutions in both the online and physical retail spaces.

SCS will have exclusive distribution rights in North America, Australia, and New Zealand to distribute licensed names and numbers for English Premier League Super Clubs Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC, as well as licensed Names, Numbers & Sleeve Badges for the English Football League (EFL) and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). They will also have the exclusive rights to official badges for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, the winner’s badges for the FIFA World Cup, as well as the EURO 2020 Nike Federation Names and Numbers. Customers can order EPL, EFL, SPFL, UEFA, MLS, NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB lettering and numbering directly from Fanzones.com’s new direct shopping portal www.shop.fanzones.com launched in December 2020 initially with UEFA & FIFA product followed by additional sports league inventory updated weekly. Customers can also work with their local distributors to facilitate purchasing.

“Silver Crystal Sports has been unmatched in their service and technology solutions in North America, providing one of the best examples of retail entertainment in sports today,’ said Peter Gleeson, Managing Director at Elms Group. “We’re excited to bring their knowledge and technology to Europe to help decrease the time at retail to receive a custom jersey while increasing sales for our partners. We are also delighted to be able to utilize SCS’s years of experience in the US Sports market to help elevate the group’s football portfolio in North America, New Zealand, and Australia”.

“We are proud to enter into this venture with Elms – combining our decades of experience and expertise to provide official jersey customization products for the wider European market,” said Adam Crystal, Co-CEO of Silver Crystal Sports. “Together, we are elevating and redefining the jersey customization experience for the European market to be more seamless and personalized as they cheer on their teams at home or at the pitch”.

Under the partnership agreement, Elms will have the distribution rights to SCS’s sports portfolio including the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL; in addition to the exclusive rights to sell and distribute their proprietary Fanzones technology of kiosk and mobile customization solutions within the retail market.

For more information contact:

Silver Crystal Group – [email protected]; www.silvercrystalgroup.com

Elms Marketing Ltd. – [email protected]; www.elmsmarketing.co.uk

 

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Jamie Kokiw
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WWF-Canada announces new Chair of the Board, Lloyd Bryant

Board also welcomes Julie Gelfand as new Director

Toronto, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Lloyd Bryant has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bryant is the retired president and CEO of HP Canada, where he was a champion of sustainability in his sector. He has served on WWF-Canada’s board since 2014.

Julie Gelfand also joins WWF-Canada as Board Director, bringing over 35 years of experience in the field of environment, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility for government, NGOs and the private sector. She was also federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development from 2014 to 2019 and is currently a Distinguished Fellow of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

David Martin (Chair of the Board) and Marilyn De Mara (chair of the Audit, Finance and Investment Committee) have both retired after joining the Board in 2015 and 2013, respectively.

In addition to these changes, Linda Sampson, Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Canada, is now Chair of the Audit Committee; John Fitzpatrick, partner at BoyneClark LLP, is Chair of the Governance Committee; and Eliane Ubalijoro, Founder and executive director of CLEAR and Professor of Practice at McGill University, and Ziya Tong, author of The Reality Bubble and award-winning science broadcaster, are Patrons of the Board.

Lloyd Bryant, Chair of the Board, WWF-Canada said:

“I’m excited to step into this new role on the WWF-Canada Board of Directors as we embark on an ambitious strategic plan to secure greater numbers of stable and increasing wildlife populations. We know that creating change in conservation doesn’t happen overnight, but with a ten-year plan that includes habitat protection and recovery, building nature-based solutions for climate change, reducing industrial stressors, and engaging Canadians in actions to support wildlife, we are bringing the sustained commitments and efforts that are needed for wildlife to recover.”

Megan Leslie, president and CEO, WWF-Canada said:

“We’re thrilled to announce our new Board Chair Lloyd Bryant and Director Julie Gelfand, individuals who are widely renowned for their expertise in sustainability and environmental issues. Lloyd has been a champion of WWF for years: from challenging corporate leaders to embrace employee engagement and sustainability through our Living Planet @ Work program to helping create a community of support for conservation through our Friends of WWF-Canada Council, Lloyd has worked tirelessly to grow the impact of our organization, and I look forward to working with him in this new role.

“Our Board members play a critical role in guiding our work and our impact. I would also like to thank David Martin and Marilyn De Mara for their years of support and guidance, particularly in developing our new ten-year strategic plan. With the help of our past and new Board members, we look forward to continuing to tackle the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.”

 

About World Wildlife Fund Canada

WWF-Canada creates solutions to the environmental challenges that matter most for Canadians. We work in places that are unique and ecologically important, so that nature, wildlife and people thrive together. Because we are all wildlife. For more information, visit wwf.ca.



Rebecca Spring
WWF-Canada
647-338-6274
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Hawaiian Airlines’ First Corporate Kuleana Report Outlines Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements

Carrier devoted to environmental and cultural protection, wellbeing of its communities

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HONOLULU, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hawaiian Airlines today published its inaugural Corporate Kuleana Report outlining progress advancing a host of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Among key accomplishments, the carrier: lowered carbon emissions even as it increased flight operations from 2018 to 2019; continued to engage travelers in cultural and environmental awareness and protection; and bolstered efforts by its Team Kōkua employee volunteer and giving program to support communities and care for residents facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawaiian aligned its first ESG report with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB) accounting standards, which identify four material areas of disclosure for the commercial aviation sector: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Labor Practices, Competitive Behavior, and Accident and Safety Management.

“As Hawai’i’s hometown airline – with every one of our flights touching the islands – we are committed to help mālama (care for) the environment, natural resources and culture that visitors come to Hawai’i to experience, and which are inextricably tied to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities where our employees, families, neighbors and friends live and work,” Peter Ingram, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, said in the report’s welcome message.

Highlights of the report include:

Lowering greenhouse gas emissions:

  • From 2018 to 2019, Hawaiian increased Available Seat Miles (ASMs) by 2.1 percent and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) by 3.6 percent while reducing CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by 1.4 percent. When adjusted for the year-over-year growth in flying, as measured by RPMs, Hawaiian reduced its CO2 emissions intensity by 4.8 percent.

Improving fuel and energy efficiency:

  • Thanks to multibillion-dollar fleet modernization investments, along with state-of-the-art flight programs and strategies, Hawaiian has lowered jet fuel burn by approximately 8.5 million gallons annually since 2015 – reducing CO2 emissions by 75,540 metric tons, or the equivalent of removing, on average, more than 16,000 cars off the roads every year.
  • Hawaiian continues to modernize and green its offices. It cut energy use at its headquarters by approximately five percent between 2016 and 2018 through motion sensors, LED lighting and tinted windows. In partnership with Carbon Lighthouse, Hawaiian aims to lower energy consumption at its Airport Center building by approximately 24 percent by next year, or 654,000-kilowatt hours per year – the equivalent of powering 80 homes annually. 
  • In February, Hawaiian became the first U.S. airline to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge, committing to a 20 percent reduction in electricity by 2026. 

Caring for its people, communities and environment:

  • Hawaiian continues to embrace its work ‘ohana’s (family) diversity and interests through various employee resource groups, including ASCEND (A Support Community for Employees Nurturing Diverse Abilities), LGBTQA, Network for Black Employees and Allies, Sustainability, Veterans, and Wahine (women) in Aviation.
  • Its diversity efforts include participation in career events and conferences for veterans, people with disabilities, women, and underrepresented groups. Hawaiian currently leads the U.S. industry with the highest percentage of women pilots at more than nine percent, well above the 5.4 percent domestic industry average.
  • In 2019, Hawaiian expanded an ‘ōlelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian language) certification program for crewmembers and made it available for all employees. The certification, which is offered at no cost to employees, broadens Hawaiian’s commitment to honor and perpetuate Hawai’i’s native culture.
  • Hawaiian, in collaboration with Raw Elements USA, has taken steps to educate guests onboard flights about the importance of using reef-safe sunscreen so that they are empowered to prevent harmful chemicals from entering the oceans. In a project with Barclays and CPI Card Group, the airline this year began producing Second Wave™ credit cards made with recovered ocean-bound plastic for its Hawaiian Airlines Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard® members.
  • Over 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines volunteers donated approximately 7,500 hours to social, environmental and cultural initiatives in 2019 through the company’s Team Kōkua program. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through November, 1,218 employees have volunteered 5,346 hours to support community organizations.

Hawaiian’s first Corporate Kuleana report, Ingram noted, “is being released as we navigate broad and unprecedented economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest over racial injustice, and an urgent climate crisis – all of which  reinforce our focus on efforts critical to addressing these pressing issues, mitigating risk and bolstering our resiliency as both a business and a destination.”

In addition to the achievements listed in its Corporate Kuleana Report, Hawaiian, as a founder of Hawai’i’s Sustainability Business Forum, is working with member companies in developing and advancing Hawai’i-specific ESG metrics in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Companies are measuring their collective progress related to local initiatives via the public Aloha+Challenge dashboard.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 16 years (2004-2019) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai’i.

Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai’i’s biggest and longest-serving airline. In 2019, Hawaiian offered nonstop flights between Hawai’i and more U.S. gateway cities (13) than any other airline, along with service connecting the islands with Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is offering an adjusted schedule of daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and between Hawai’i and the U.S. mainland as well as Japan and South Korea.

The airline is committed to the health and safety of its guests and employees and has reinforced enhanced cleaning procedures across its business. While the experience may be a little different, the authentic Hawaiian hospitality remains unchanged. Additional details on how Hawaiian is keeping guests and employees safe can be found at HawaiianAirlines.com/KeepingYouSafe.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook  (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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