Month: September 2025
Eight high-achieving American college students will be selected for 8-week summer internship program in Copenhagen.
PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Scan Design Foundation (SDF) are pleased to announce that applications are open for the inaugural Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark.
CIEE’s Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship enhances Danish American relations.
Eight undergraduate and/or graduate students will be selected to intern with a host company in Copenhagen focused on environmentally sustainable business practices. Each will receive a fellowship award that covers the full program cost, airfare, and a living stipend.
The program is designed to deepen interns’ understanding of environmental sustainability in the Danish context and equip them with practical skills and insights that will enhance their employability and career readiness.
Applicants must be Pell-eligible and internship winners will be selected based on academic achievement and demonstrated interest in environmental and sustainability fields. Application deadline is November 21, 2025. The 2026 cohort will be announced mid-December.
Eligible applicants who complete an application but are not selected for the program will receive a CIEE Grant of $1,500 that can be used for one year on any CIEE summer or semester study abroad program.
“We are delighted to partner with Scan Design Foundation to enhance Danish American relations while providing students with new knowledge on techniques that advance sustainability, a network of personal and professional mentors and colleagues, and experiences that help them tackle environmental issues that require global cooperation,” said James P. Pellow, Ed. D., President and CEO of CIEE.
“This new internship is a great opportunity for American students to learn first-hand how the Danes are advancing the Green Transition. It builds on our two decades of supporting cross-cultural exchanges between the US and Denmark. We’re excited to partner with CIEE to bring this to fruition,” added Fidelma McGinn, President of Scan Design Foundation.
About the Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark
The Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Interns will participate in an 8-week work placement with a Danish company, complete a 6-credit internship seminar, explore the local Danish sustainability culture, and participate in networking opportunities and events at local sustainability start-up hubs.
Internship opportunities will be available at a wide range of Danish host companies, from a cleaning supplies producer committed to creating positive environmental and social outcomes through sustainable infrastructure development, to a company focused on accelerating sustainability strategy implementation and cultural change within organizations, to a company that specializes in developing innovative biomass gasification technologies designed to reduce the environmental impact of energy production.
For more information about the Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark, visit ciee.org/ScanDesign.
About Scan Design Foundation
Honoring the legacy of Danish immigrants, Inger & Jens Bruun, the mission of Scan Design Foundation is to advance Danish-American relations by supporting cultural exchanges focused on environmental sustainability. The organization is a private foundation, founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. www.scandesignfoundation.org
About CIEE
Since 1947, CIEE has built bridges between different people, countries, and cultures, supporting over one million student exchanges between more than 140 countries. Learn more at ciee.org.
Media Contact: Leslie Taylor, ltaylor@ciee.org, (207) 553-4274
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NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company“) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar and storage project developer, owner, and operator, today announced that its extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM“) will be held at 2301 Sugar Bush Road, Suite 510, Raleigh, NC 27612, U.S. at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 21, 2025. The record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is September 15, 2025.
Shareholders will also be able to participate (but not vote) via live audio webcast in the EGM. To attend, please click the link below to access the webcast meeting:
Webcast Link: Here
Meeting ID: 288 224 241 391 8
Passcode: aG77CU3f
Copies of the notice of the EGM, proxy form, poll card and annual report will be available on Emeren’s investor relations website at https://ir.emeren.com/.
EGM Resolutions
The following resolutions to be proposed at the EGM will require a simple majority of the votes cast by the shareholders present in person or by proxy:
1. To approve the filing of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 18, 2025, as amended by an amendment agreement dated September 2, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement“), by and among Shurya Vitra Ltd. (“Parent“), Emeren Holdings Ltd. (“Merger Sub“) and the Company, the articles of merger and the plan of merger with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands in order to give effect to the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the “Merger“), with the Company continuing as the surviving company as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, and to approve any and all transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
2. To vote on a non-binding advisory basis to approve the compensation that may be paid or become payable to our named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger.
3. To vote on, if necessary or appropriate, the adjournment of the EGM, in order to allow the Company to solicit additional proxies in the event that there are insufficient proxies received at the time of the EGM to pass the foregoing resolutions.
The date of the EGM is subject to postponement depending on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s review of the transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3 and the preliminary proxy statement filed on September 2, 2025. In the event of any postponement, the Company will provide notice of the EGM in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the Company’s memorandum and articles of association.
About Emeren Group Ltd
Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar and storage projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.emeren.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Emeren Group Ltd – Investor Relations
ir@emeren.com
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) issued its 4th annual Corporate Responsibility Report, showcasing the 2024 progress & achievements in ESG initiatives.
CNH brand, New Holland, continued its year-long 50th anniversary celebration of Twin Rotor® combines with a side-by-side appearance of an original TR70 and a new CR11 Twin Rotor combine at this year’s Farm Progress Show recently.
The appearance at the show held in Decatur, Illinois, USA, was a nod to the past, present and future of Twin Rotor technology.
Headlining the lineup of equipment in the New Holland booth were five never-before-seen launches: the Roll-Belt™ 1 Series, PowerStar Electro Command™, MacDon FD2 PLUS header, the all-new WORKMASTER™ PLUS series and retrofit kits for IntelliSense™ Sprayer Automation.
IntelliSense Sprayer Automation Retrofit Kit
New Holland is expanding its IntelliSense Sprayer Automation system with a new retrofit kit, bringing the same smart factory-fit technology to existing fleets. With no subscriptions or per-acre fees, it is the most complete sense and act retrofit offering for the Guardian™ Front Boom Sprayer, model year 2023 and newer.
The system offers two advanced modes, Live VRA and Selective Spraying, to optimize input placement and reduce herbicide use by up to 60%. Seamless integration with FieldOps and Raven Slingshot® gives operators full-farm visibility and control of their operations.
Read more here.
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After 13 days on display at the New York State Fair, the 57th Annual Butter Sculpture is off to be recycled at a Western New York dairy farm.
American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds. The butter, supplied by O-AT-KA Milk Products in Batavia, N.Y., and unsuitable for sale or consumption for a variety of reasons, will return to Western New York — less than 15 miles from its origin—for recycling.
Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion, N.Y., (Livingston County) will combine the butter with other food waste from local grocery stores, cafeterias and manufacturers, along with manure, and process it in the farm’s digester, converting it into energy. The digester breaks down the material and creates enough electricity to power the farm, the farm’s on-site creamery and more than 600 homes for a year.
“We are extremely honored to be the ‘official’ recycler of the New York State Fair’s butter sculpture,” said Jack Klapper, co-owner of Noblehurst Farms. “At Noblehurst Farms we take pride in being good stewards of the land. Recycling 800 pounds of butter is just another opportunity to showcase how we are sustainable by diverting food waste from landfills and creating renewable energy.”
This is Noblehurst Farm’s 10th year recycling the butter sculpture. During that time, the farm has recycled 8,000 pounds – or four tons – of butter in their digester, creating enough energy to power one home for about a month. In a typical year, the 800 pounds of butter can generate enough electricity to power one home for three to five days.
In recent years, Noblehurst Farms has been recognized nationally for achievements in sustainability and community partnerships to divert food waste from local landfills. When the farm started its recycling program in 2015, they were recycling about 500 tons of food waste per month. Now, with the help of a new modern recycling system, Noblehurst Farms is recycling over 100 tons per day and has more than doubled its electricity production.
“Dairy farmers are resourceful at recycling. We try not to let anything go to waste,” said Klapper. “Focusing on how we can be sustainable and being environmental stewards is very important to the team at Noblehurst Farms.”
This year’s sculpture, “Dairy For Good: Nourish. Grow. Thrive.,” celebrated the joy and nourishment dairy provides at every stage of life — and was inspired by the 125th Anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book.
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SEOUL, South Korea, September 2, 2025 /3BL/ – LG Electronics Inc. has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group Ltd. to strengthen LG’s presence in Europe’s clean technology sector. The alliance aims to combine LG’s advanced, high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions with Octopus Energy’s AI-driven “Kraken” energy software platform to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy in Europe.
Octopus Energy is the UK’s largest energy supplier, driving the shift toward a decarbonized future with innovative clean energy solutions. The company provides electricity and gas, and it is spearheading the adoption of heat pumps as alternatives to gas boilers. Its proprietary Kraken platform enables consumers to optimize energy usage through real-time renewable pricing. Since its founding in 2016, Octopus Energy has expanded into more than 30 countries, now serving around 10 million customers worldwide.
Through this collaboration, LG and Octopus Energy plan to launch a joint solution that integrates LG’s high-efficiency heat pumps with the Kraken platform in key European markets, including the UK and Germany. The combined solution is designed to optimize home heating and cooling while lowering energy costs for consumers. Looking ahead, both companies plan to expand the partnership across additional products and markets, leveraging their complementary strengths to deliver greater value to customers.
Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, said: “Heat pumps are the linchpin of clean, affordable heating – and LG makes some of the best on the market. By plugging them and their air conditioning units into our Kraken tech, we can make them even cheaper to run, giving households an easy way to cut their bills while helping the planet.”
This strategic alliance positions LG to build on its proven expertise in high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions, enhance its brand presence in Europe, and further expand its global footprint in the clean tech sector, according to Thomas Yoon, head of LG’s Overseas Sales & Marketing Company.
“This partnership with Octopus Energy Group represents a significant milestone in our European growth strategy,” said Yoon. “We will continue to explore new opportunities that create differentiated customer value and secure sustainable growth drivers in the global market.”
LG’s state-of-the-art heat pumps utilize waste heat and ambient energy sources to deliver outstanding efficiency while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel-based systems. Powered by LG’s proprietary CoreTech inverter scroll compressor, the systems deliver exceptional durability, safety and energy performance.
Joining Yoon and Jackson at the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony last week at Octopus Energy’s London headquarters were Charles Choi, managing director of LGEUK and Tim Heal, Chief Strategy Officer at Octopus Energy.
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About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG’s four companies – The LG Home Appliance Solution Company, The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company, The LG Vehicle Solution Company and the LG Eco Solution Company– combined for global revenue of over $60 billion in 2024. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, automotive components and solutions. Its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LGnewsroom.com for the latest news.
Foundation Honors Leaders and Focuses on the Importance of Gratitude, Kindness, and Community through Tea Party and Star-Studded Performances
CINCINNATI, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sister Accord® Foundation, founded by corporate leader and philanthropist Sonia Jackson Myles, hosted its 12th annual celebration of The Sister Accord® Day this past weekend, bringing together leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and the community for two days of events designed to inspire, uplift, and unite.
Declared by the City of Cincinnati in 2013, August 31st is officially The Sister Accord® Day. To honor the milestone, the Foundation presented “A Weekend of Sisterhood & Love” on August 30–31, encouraging people everywhere to perform random acts of kindness toward girls and women.
The weekend began with the 34th Leadership Development Tea Party at Prime Cincinnati. The event focused on mental, emotional, and physical health, personal safety, and gratitude as the foundation of leadership and well-being. Highlights included:
- Honoring five transformative leaders: Lindsey Webster, world-famous singer and songwriter; Kala Gibson, Executive Vice President/Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Fifth Third Bank; Tracey Artis, CEO of JazJordan, Inc. and I Hear Music, Inc.; Mary Y. Graham, Sr. Sales Executive 2 Integrated Solutions & Consulting, AT&T; and Rachel DesRochers, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of The Gratitude Collective.
- Announcement of a new program launch of “Equipping A Generation Of Leaders For The City Of Cincinnati” – 100 girls in the city will participate in this powerful program funded by Procter & Gamble and BT Rise.
- A keynote conversation, “The Power of Gratitude,” with Sonia Jackson Myles and honoree Rachel DesRochers.
- Announcement of the newest $5,000 Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship recipient, Mar’Kia Williams.
- A Safety in Sisterhood™ masterclass on safe travel strategies.
- An electrifying performance by honoree Lindsey Webster.
That evening, the celebration continued at Ludlow Garage, with a sold-out concert featuring chart-topping saxophonist Kim Waters and Lindsey Webster.
The weekend concluded on Sunday, August 31, with a powerhouse performance by acclaimed R&B artist Rahsaan Patterson at Ludlow Garage.
Reflecting on the weekend, Sonia Jackson Myles shared: “Our work is more important now than ever, and this weekend illustrated just how powerful it is when boys and men stand with us on #OneAccord™, proving that peace, love, and kindness truly unite us all. As The Sister Accord® Foundation continues on our mission to have one billion girls and women learn to love themselves and each other, I am so grateful to the Queen City that I call home, to Prime Cincinnati and Ludlow Garage and all of our sponsors, our honorees and Lindsey Webster, Kim Waters and Rahsaan Patterson for making this a special weekend filled with LOVE!”
The Foundation’s programs have touched millions globally through its over $300,000 in scholarships and business grants to women-owned businesses, as well as its beloved YouTube channel, which has garnered 88+million views worldwide. Current chapters outside the United States include Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; Lilongwe, Malawi; and Johannesburg, South Africa, which launched in 2024 in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. A soft launch for their Lagos, Nigeria Chapter occurred in April of this year. The full launch will happen in 2026. Future plans include chapters in Ghana, Liberia, and the Bahamas.
This year’s weekend was made possible with the generous support of Ludlow Garage, Prime Cincinnati, AAA – The Auto Club Group, Fifth Third Bank, The Christ Hospital Health Network, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Duke Energy, The Accord Group LLC, LatinUs Beauty, and Interact For Health.
About The Sister Accord® Foundation
The Sister Accord® Foundation is dedicated to changing how girls and women treat, support, and interact with one another. Through educational programs, grants, leadership development, and initiatives that promote peace and sisterhood, the Foundation has impacted many lives globally. Founded by Sonia Jackson Myles, its three pillars—to Educate, Enlighten, and Eradicate bullying and violence against girls and women—remain at the heart of its mission.
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Evan Andrews: evan@kempnercommunications.com | 508-404-4068
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