Month: April 2025

The event raised awareness and dollars benefitting Boys & Girls Country

HOUSTON, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Oak Harvest Financial Group (OHFG), a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm based in Houston, is pleased to announce the results of their 2nd Annual Oak Harvest Charity Golf Tournament. The event raised over $36,000, successfully surpassing the inaugural tournament in 2024. This year’s tournament once again benefited Boys & Girls Country, a licensed residential-home for children and young adults located in Hockley, Texas.

The tournament took place on April 11, 2025, hosted at the prestigious BlackHorse Golf Club in Cyprus, Texas. The event kicked off midday, featuring 22 teams comprised of nearly 90 players. Dinner and an award ceremony followed the conclusion of play that evening.

Tournament sponsors included Tube Supply (Presenting), Advisor Excel (Silver) and a number of other organizations, all of whom helped make the event a resounding success.

“Oak Harvest has given us the support we need to continue serving some of the most vulnerable children in our community,” stated Boys & Girls Country CEO Vince Duran. “We cannot thank them enough for their generous investment.”

The 2025 Charity Golf Tournament is part of OHFG’s Giving Back initiative, which serves the Company’s core value emphasizing service and community support. “Since first establishing Oak Harvest, we committed to creating a tangible community impact benefiting the wonderful people of Houston,” offers Troy Sharpe CFP^®, CPWA^®, CTS^® and Jessica Cannella, Oak Harvest Financial Group Founders. “Working with groups like Boys & Girls Country enables us to continue our commitment to ongoing community service.”

Learn more about the Oak Harvest Giving Back Program by visiting https://oakharvestfg.com/giving-back/

About Oak Harvest Financial Group

Houston-based OHFG is a financial advisory firm specializing in providing full-service retirement planning and investment management services to customers throughout the U.S. Our team of certified retirement planners and financial advisors utilize a holistic approach employing proprietary strategies and plans that are customized to your investment needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment at https://oakharvestfg.com/contact-2/ 

About Boys & Girls Country

Founded in 1971 in Hockley, Texas, it is a licensed residential home for children (ages 5-18) and young adults. They provide a stable Christian home focused on education, building healthy relationships and setting goals for the future.

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Corinne Chase
OHFG Marketing Specialist
(281) 949-7404
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BEIJING, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keep Inc.  (HKEX: 3650) (“Keep” or the “Company”), the largest online fitness platform in China, today released its first standalone Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, coinciding with the Company’s 10th anniversary. Aligned with its renewed mission to “Fuel every workout, Keep the neighborhood energetic”, the report details Keep’s progress across innovation, environmental stewardship, employee empowerment, corporate governance, and community-building, while reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation.

“Keep has spent the past decade redefining fitness through innovation and inclusivity.” said Ning Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Keep. “Our inaugural ESG report reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering and safeguarding individuals and communities. As we embark on our next chapter, sustainability remains a foundation to our mission to energize the world.”

Keep is proud to announce its recent recognition across prominent ESG and sustainability platforms in 2024.

–     “Most Socially Responsible Listed Company” at the 2024 EDGE AWARDS Creative Selection (2024 EDGE AWARDS创意评选)
–     “Best ESG Innovation Award” at the 9th Zhitong Caijing Listed Companies Awards (第九届智通财经上市公司评选)
–     Dual honors at the 14th Philanthropy Festival & ESG Summit (第十四届公益节暨ESG影响力年会):

• “2024 ESG Model Listed Company Award” (2024 ESG上市公司典范奖)
• “2024 Outstanding Public Welfare Case Award” (2024年度公益案例奖)

Key Highlights from Keep’s 2024 ESG Report

1. Innovation-Driven Excellence: Revolutionizing Fitness Experiences 

Keep has consistently built its business models, technological breakthroughs and product innovation, with the aim of creating a user-first environment that is fun, engaging, reliable, accessible, and inclusive. This momentum keeps users connected and supported throughout their respective fitness journeys.

–     All-in-One Fitness Ecosystem.
–     Launched Keep App 8.0 with AI-driven smart plans, posture analysis, and marathon services; supported 400+ professional races annually.
–     Hosted 807 online sports events with 6.86 million+ participants; blended cultural themes and sustainability into award designs.
–     Expanded product lines across smart hardware, equipment, apparel, and nutrition; created a seamless connected ecosystem.
–     Organized 14 city-wide “K Mars” events across 7 cities; empowered diverse running communities.

– Intellectual Property Leadership: secured 507 patents, 1,339 trademarks, and 657 copyrights; removed 20,000+ counterfeit products and 2,000+ pirated courses. 

– Principal Efforts in User Safety & Content Integrity: 

• Removed 72,000+ instances of content violations, banned 1,500+ accounts, and upgraded AI moderation tools.
• Recorded zero product recalls related to health or safety.

2. Green Momentum: Pioneering a Low-Carbon Future 

Keep is committed to improving the environmental impact of its business operations and supporting initiatives that embrace a zero-carbon philosophy in alignment with global climate targets.

– Climate Action: Established a three-tier ESG governance framework and aligned disclosures with HKEX climate guidelines. 

– Sustainable Products: 

• Debuted the first Carbon Neutral Knee Supports (reducing 256g CO₂ per pair) and the first carbon-neutral cycling events (448.46g CO₂ reduction per participant).
• Launched self-powered fitness gear, including the C2 Lite Bike and H1 Lite+ Elliptical.
• Transitioned to FSC-certified packaging across product lines. 

– Eco-Friendly Operations: achieved a 3% reduction in energy, water, and waste across facilities.

 3. Empowering People: A Culture of Inclusion and Growth 

Keep highly values diversity and strives to create a safe and supportive working environment where every employee can thrive. The Company actively supports the development and upward mobility of its employees.

– Equitable Workplace: 

• Maintained a 51.41% female workforce with 100% employee benefits coverage.
• Recorded Zero incidents of child or forced labor.

– Career Development: 

• Delivered 36 hours of training per employee, with 98% participation via a 5,000+ course digital platform.

 4. Integrity in Action: Trust Through Transparency 

Keep is committed to building a fair and transparent business environment, by enforcing strict anti-corruption and anti-bribery standards in accordance with relevant acts, addressing systematic inequities, and strengthening its governance, security and privacy practices.

– Ethical Governance: 

• Achieved 100% employee compliance with anti-corruption pledges.
• Business ethics training implemented for 100% of employees.
• All suppliers signed “Anti-Bribery Agreements”. 
• Data Security:
  • Maintained ISO 27001/27701 certifications; introduced “Privacy Mode” for location anonymity. 
  • Conducted 4 internal and 3 external security audits; trained 100% staff on data protection.

5. Community Impact: Building Active, Inclusive Societies 

Keep proactively champions youth sports opportunities and wellness inclusion in underserved communities, by leveraging its platform to raise awareness, elevate local culture, and drive various philanthropic initiatives.

– Rural Empowerment: 

• Built 12 “Dream Playgrounds” for underserved children; released a charity-themed film titled “Open the Door to the Magical Playground”《神奇操场请开门》to advocate for rural sports education.
• Developed the “Red Heart King” (红桃K) special public welfare fund, donating winter kits and supporting sports programs.

– Fitness for All: 

• Hosted 5 “Village Run” events with nearly 260,000 participants, to showcase achievements of rural revitalization. 
• Partnered with nearly 20 enterprises to engage 380,000+ of their respective employees in wellness initiatives.

To access the Company’s inaugural ESG Report, please visit: https://www.calorietech.com/sustainableDevelopment and the HKEX’s website at http://www.hkexnews.hk.

About Keep Inc.

Keep Inc. (HKEX Stock Code: 3650) is the largest online fitness platform in China in terms of MAUs and number of workout sessions completed by users in 2022, according to CIC. Keep offers a comprehensive fitness solution to help users achieve their fitness goals. On the Keep platform, extensive, professional, and premium fitness content with diverse activities and services are offered to encourage users to engage in daily exercise. Keep platform leverages AI technology to provide personalized workout programs incorporating recorded courses and interactive live streaming classes, dynamically customized to each user’s athletic levels, fitness goals, daily workout patterns and diet. Keep’s services seamlessly connect the physical and digital realms, spanning smart devices, workout equipment, athletic apparel and food to provide an immersive fitness experience.

For more information on Keep Inc., visit https://keep.com/.

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OUDENAARDE, Belgium, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Building on its legacy of innovation, Samsonite pushes the boundaries by announcing two new limited edition circular collections featuring the brand’s first Digital Product Passports, contributing to redefining sustainability efforts in the luggage industry.

Just one year ago, the brand launched a limited edition of their ESSENS™ collection, its first-ever suitcase that closed the production loop by using pre-owned suitcases as part of the material for the outer shells.

Samsonite is pushing the boundaries even further by launching two new circular luggage limited editions, which also carry a Digital Product Passport – a true breakthrough in enhancing transparency across the product lifecycle and providing access to key details about how we’ve incorporated more sustainable solutions, materials origin, and regulatory compliance.

Innovate to move the world
The ESSENS^™ Circular and PROXIS^™ Circular limited collections are an outcome of Samsonite’s global sustainability strategy, “Our Responsible Journey”.

“These new limited collections reflect our company’s commitment to continually innovating our products to help move the world forward,” says Kyle Gendreau, Samsonite’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the luggage industry while achieving the same level of quality and durability that customers expect from Samsonite.”

Both circular limited editions are designed, developed and made in Europe. Discover the story of PROXIS™ Circular here and ESSENS™ Circular here.

ESSENS™ Circular collection – Giving waste a new life
Samsonite collected, disassembled, and used old suitcases to re-create the new ESSENS™ Circular suitcases.

The outer shell is made with at least 35% pre-owned recycled suitcases, plus recycled polymers from LyondellBasell, totaling at least 80% recycled materials in the outer shells (by weight). The suitcase overall contains at least 70% recycled materials (by total product weight)*.

*The % by weight of recycled materials apply to the ESSENS™ Circular Spinner 75 model. The % will slightly differ for the smaller size (Spinner 55). 

For more specific details, please visit http://samsonite.co.uk/circular 

PROXIS™ Circular collection – Now even more sustainable
This collection features Samsonite’s first suitcase incorporating bio-circular materials, developed by LyondellBasell. The suitcase shells are produced using the ISCC mass balance approach with used cooking oil.

The pull handle contains at least 85% post-consumer recycled materials, and the interior lining is made with 100% recycled PET. The PROXIS™ Circular suitcases contain 65% bio-circular and recycled materials.*

*The % by weight of bio-circular and recycled materials apply to the PROXIS™ Circular Spinner 75 model. The % will slightly differ for the other sizes (Spinner 55 and 81).

Samsonite has achieved the ISCC PLUS certification for the PROXIS™ Circular collection.

For more information, please check http://samsonite.co.uk/circular 

To access the press kit, including official imagery and video assets, please this link.

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FORNEBU, Norway, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 7 March 2025, the extraordinary general meeting of Aker Carbon Capture ASA (the “Company”) resolved to reduce the Company’s share capital to NOK 12,084,844.36 by reducing the nominal value per share from NOK 1 to NOK 0.02.

The six-week creditor notification period for this share capital reduction expired on 22 April 2025. Today, the reduction was registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises.

As a result, the share capital of the Company is now NOK 12,084,844.36 divided into 604,242,218 shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.02.

The extraordinary general meeting held on 7 March 2025 also resolved to distribute dividends of NOK 0.98 per share to the Company’s shareholders as of 25 April 2025 (as recorded in the VPS on 29 April 2025), subject to completion of the capital reduction. Such dividends are accordingly planned to be paid on or about 7 May 2025, and the Company’s shares will trade excluding the right to such dividend from 28 April 2025.

For further information:
Media and Investors: Mats Ektvedt, mobile: +47 41 42 33 28,
e-mail: mats.ektvedt@corpcom.no

About Aker Carbon Capture ASA

Aker Carbon Capture ASA was established as a separate entity in 2020, building on more than 20 years long experience and maturation of the carbon capture technology within Aker. Following an agreement with SLB, a Joint Venture between SLB and Aker Carbon Capture was established in June 2024. The JV, SLB Capturi, is headquartered in Oslo, with SLB owning 80% and Aker Carbon Capture ASA owning 20%, two strong companies with proven track record of building successful industrial businesses positioned for substantial growth.

This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and the requirements of Oslo Børs’ Continuing Obligations.

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• Up to five-year contract extension to support the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program with medicine donations and financial assistance

MONTREAL, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and WFH USA, together with Sanofi, through its philanthropic organization Foundation S, and Sobi, announce the signing of a contract providing support to the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program in the form of medicine donations and financial assistance for up to 5 years. This is the second renewal of the collaboration, which has been in place for more than ten years and demonstrates the partners’ commitment to providing the necessary care and resources for people with hemophilia around the world.

The commitment includes the donation of up to 100 million international units (IU) of factor therapy per year that will be distributed by the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program worldwide to developing countries. This will enable the WFH to deliver aid to people with inherited bleeding disorders across the globe.

The new signing comes as Sanofi and Sobi celebrate the tenth anniversary of answering the WFH call to action to support the global inherited bleeding disorders community through the donation of treatment products and financial aid. Between 2014 and 2024, Sanofi and Sobi provided one billion IUs of treatment product, enabling the treatment of 22,219 people with inherited bleeding disorders.

Alaa Hamed
Global Head of Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases, Sanofi
“Building on the legacy of the original ten-year, one billion IU commitment, this new agreement reaffirms Sanofi and Sobi’s dedication to creating a predictable, sustainable program that addresses unmet needs and advances the standard of care for hemophilia worldwide. Over the past decade, these contributions have expanded treatment availability and transformed patient outcomes.  We are proud to leverage the Foundation S expertise and continue providing essential treatments and with this renewal ensuring improvement to the quality of life for thousands of individuals in developing countries for years to come.”

Lydia Abad-Franch
Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer, Sobi
“We are immensely proud to continue our contributions to the Humanitarian Aid Program of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). Since the initial pledge, over 22,000 people with hemophilia have been treated with factor donated by Sobi and Sanofi. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the WFH and look forward to the positive impact it will have on the lives of those affected by inherited bleeding disorders.”

Cesar Garrido
President, World Federation of Hemophilia
“The contributions of Sanofi and Sobi to the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program can’t be overstated — and especially in the last ten years after they answered the WFH call to action. This new five-year contract will continue that legacy of support for the global inherited bleeding disorders community, and it will help us get closer to our shared vision of Treatment for All.”

Mark Skinner
Board Member, World Federation of Hemophilia, USA
“The WFH Humanitarian Aid program is an extraordinary example of collaboration. The life-changing impact of this program is a testament to what can be achieved by working together with our industry partners. The visionary leadership of Sobi and Sanofi’s Foundation S has provided inspiration for others in industry, hope for patients and their families, and elevated capacity of health care professionals around the world.”

About the World Federation of Hemophilia
The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and sustaining care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world. At the WFH, national member organizations (NMOs) and health care professionals (HCPs) work together to provide care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world. We partner with governments and hemophilia treatment centres to enhance knowledge through training and provide tools they need to identify, support and treat people living with bleeding disorders in their communities, while promoting global advocacy and collaboration to achieve our common goals. The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program improves the lack of access to care and treatment by providing much-needed support for people with inherited bleeding disorders in developing countries. By providing patients with a more predictable and sustainable flow of humanitarian aid donations, the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program makes it possible for patients to receive consistent and reliable access to treatment and care. None of this would be possible without the generous support of Sanofi and Sobi, our Founding Visionary Contributors; Bayer, CSL Behring and Roche, our Visionary Contributors; Grifols, our Leadership Contributor; and Takeda, our Contributor.

Our vision of Treatment for All is for a world where all people with inherited bleeding disorders have access to care, regardless of their type of bleeding disorder, gender, or where they live. Our mission is to improve and sustain care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world.

To find out more about the WFH, please visit  www.wfh.org.

About WFH USA
WFH USA furthers the mission of the WFH in the U.S. by deepening engagement of American citizens with our global vision of Treatment for All and raising funds to bring that vision to life. By working with the World Federation of Hemophilia, we help transform communities by equipping and empowering WFH national member organizations (NMOs) and healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools they need to identify, support and treat people living with bleeding disorders around the world. To find out more about WFH USA, please visit  wfh.org/usa.

About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY

About Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective
Foundation S strives to create healthier futures for generations to come. We are driven by a singular purpose: to improve the lives of vulnerable populations by catalyzing community–based solutions, expanding access to medicines, and mobilizing collective action.

About Sobi
Sobi® is a global biopharma company transforming the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases. Providing reliable access to innovative medicines in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care, Sobi has approximately 1,800 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. In 2024, revenue amounted to SEK 26 billion. Sobi’s share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn. 

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HOUSTON, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, “Nauticus”), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced the start of its 2025 offshore season.

The first ROV has a long-term contract with a leading marine transportation company to provide oil and gas drill support operations off the Gulf Coast. This work supports an international energy company for a minimum of 120 days. Additional days beyond the firm scope are anticipated.

The second ROV completed mobilization earlier this month in support of the offshore wind industry off the New England Coast. This project completed early and the ROV system is moving to the Gulf Coast for placement on a vessel chartered by Nauticus alongside an Aquanaut vehicle for the remainder of the 2025 season. Ongoing customer discussions are expected to result in Gulf Coast operations for the environmental and oil and gas industries. The combination of both vehicles onboard a single vessel will provide the opportunity to expand Nauticus’ Aquanaut customer base while continuing the strong relationships with its early adopters.

Steve Walsh, Vice President of Nauticus Robotics Sales, commented, “The opportunities for increased offshore safety, vehicle uptime, and efficient operations are enormous. The combined solutions between SeaTrepid and Nauticus have created excitement about the transformation to autonomy which is currently underway.”

About Nauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company’s business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus’ approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus’ services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. 

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus’ products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus’ use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or “continue” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus’ management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Pioneering Sustainability Program Integrates Green Mobility with Ecological Restoration, Reinforcing Leadership in Low-Carbon Innovation

ZHENGZHOU, China, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus  (“Yutong”, SHA: 600066), a commercial vehicle manufacturer from Asia, unveiled a landmark achievement in its Net Zero Forest initiative during the 2025 World Earth Day celebrations. As part of its long-term sustainability strategy and ESG-driven corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework, Yutong commits to plant one tree globally for every bus added to the fleet, forging a tangible link between commercial success and environmental stewardship. Building on its 2024 achievements of planting over 36,000 trees in regions including China, Chile, and the UK, the company aims to scale reforestation efforts to 47,000 trees in 2025, with a decade-long roadmap to expand globally.

The Net Zero Forest initiative is designed to address climate change through a Double Carbon model: accelerating the adoption of zero-emission buses while restoring ecosystems via strategic afforestation. By aligning each vehicle sale with direct environmental action, Yutong creates a transparent, sustainable value chain that engages customers, partners, and communities in collective climate efforts.

“Sustainability is not just a goal for Yutong. It’s embedded in our DNA through our corporate commitment to Think Eco, Move Green,” said Jason Huang, Global Brand Director of Yutong Bus. “Linking every bus on the road to measurable ecological impact allows us to visualize the journey from vehicle production to carbon reduction.”

The 2025 campaign will focus on regions facing urgent ecological challenges with tailored solutions to address local needs. Each project is supported by Yutong’s TEAM ZERO Alliance, a coalition of over 40 global new energy bus operators committed to advancing carbon neutrality. Key innovations underpin the program’s success:

• “Double Carbon” Model: Combining clean transportation with afforestation to reduce fossil fuel reliance and enhance natural carbon sinks.
• Long-Term Commitment: A 10-year roadmap to plant millions of trees across the globe, ensuring lasting environmental and social impact.
• Tech-Driven Accountability: Digital tools like carbon footprint tracking quantify emission reductions, ensuring data-driven optimization.

Yutong’s unwavering commitment to green leadership fuels its mission to reshape global public transportation through decarbonization and enduring sustainability. Since 2021, Yutong has championed global climate action. At COP26, it showcased zero-emission public transport solutions for the UK. In 2023, its E12 electric bus earned dual certifications from the UK’s Zemo Partnership and UTAC, validating compliance with European standards for energy efficiency and carbon emissions. The 2024 Green Mobility Week in Australia further galvanized public engagement in low-carbon commuting.

The Net Zero Forest initiative builds on this legacy. Since its 2024 pilot, the program delivered localized benefits by halting desertification in Gansu, revitalizing urban ecosystems in the UK, and rehabilitating climate-affected forests in Chile. Beyond ecological gains, the initiative spurs green job creation, advocates for electrified public transit policies, and cements Yutong’s reputation as a sustainability trailblazer.

Explore “Net Zero Forest”green mobility solutions at https://en.yutong.com.

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