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DP World Expands Opportunities for Women Across Port and Logistics Operations in Brazil

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DP World is expanding opportunities for women across its port and logistics operations in Brazil. The company’s terminal at the Port of Santos has seen female representation increase by approximately 228% since 2013, rising from 95 employees to 312 today, including 36 women in leadership roles.

More than half of the female workforce now holds operational positions, with over 100 women operating heavy port equipment — roles historically dominated by men. The terminal appointed its first female quay crane operator in 2021 and first female wharf operator in 2022, marking key milestones for women in port operations. In 2025 alone, more than 110 hours of specialized training were dedicated to preparing women for technical roles at the terminal.

Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, said: “At DP World, building a diverse workforce isn’t just the right thing to do — it strengthens our business. By expanding opportunities for women across operational, technical, and leadership roles, we are bringing new perspectives into our terminals and logistics operations, helping drive innovation, improve performance, and support the continued growth of global trade.”

Expanding Women’s Participation Across Logistics

The company’s gender equity efforts extend beyond port operations into its broader logistics network.

Across four contract logistics facilities in the state of São Paulo, women represent 42% of the workforce, with 11 holding leadership positions. Women account for 46% of employees across DP World’s six freight forwarding offices in Brazil. 

Career development programs such as MentorHer, DP World’s global mentorship initiative, connect experienced leaders with high-potential female employees, strengthening leadership capabilities, and expanding growth opportunities across the organization.

Training Programs Opening New Career Pathways

This March, DP World is supporting two initiatives in Brazil designed to help women enter the port workforce:

Emprega Mulher

  • In partnership with the City of Santos, the Emprega Mulher program offers a 12-hour container inspection training course – ending in official certification – at Casa da Mulher de Santos, delivered by the Ceconport training center.
  • Participants will also visit DP World’s Santos terminal as part of the program, with the first group of 20 participants beginning training on March 24. 

Elas na Direção

  • DP World has also launched Elas na Direção, a dedicated training program designed to prepare women to operate Internal Terminal Vehicles (ITVs) used in container handling.
  • The program will select eight participants for a 40-hour training course combining technical instruction, simulator-based learning, and hands-on operational training led by DP World instructors. 

Women Leading Across the Business

Across DP World’s Brazil operations, women are advancing into leadership, operational, and technical roles — demonstrating how training, mentorship, and career development are expanding opportunities across the logistics and port sectors.

  • Strengthening freight forwarding strategy: Alexandra dos Santos Oliveira joined DP World in 2025 to lead the Pricing team of the company’s freight forwarding expansion in Brazil, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in logistics, air, and ocean operations.
  • Leading infrastructure and maintenance operations: Rosivane Soares Cândido Meneguini serves as maintenance coordinator in DP World Brazil’s Ports & Terminals division, bringing experience from major infrastructure projects including the renovation of Maracanã Stadium and Grêmio Arena.
  • Advancing through internal career development: Débora Silva joined DP World’s Contract Logistics division in 2017 as an operator and progressed to operational assistant through continuous training and professional development.
  • Pioneering environmental stewardship: Biologist Ana Paula Schettino was the first woman to work at the Santos terminal and has led environmental management and conservation initiatives there for more than two decades.
  • Breaking barriers in frontline port operations: Roberta Costa joined DP World in 2019 as a truck operator and progressed to become a rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane operator and certified instructor through the company’s Advanced Training for Instructors and Assessors Program.
  • Setting a milestone in port operations: Fabiana do Nascimento Almeida is the first and only female quay crane operator at both DP World’s Santos terminal and the Port of Santos overall.

Building a More Inclusive Future for Logistics

By investing in workforce training, mentorship, and career development, DP World is helping build a more inclusive logistics sector while strengthening the industry’s future talent pipeline.

As global trade continues to evolve, the company’s focus on diversity and opportunity is helping ensure the next generation of logistics professionals reflects the communities and economies it serves.

Learn more about DP World’s commitment to gender equity.  

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Alternative Wealth Partners Announces Strategic Evolution and Visual Rebrand as Founder Kelly Ann Winget Earns National Recognition

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.


Alternative Wealth Partners

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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Alternative Wealth Partners Announces Strategic Evolution and Visual Rebrand as Founder Kelly Ann Winget Earns National Recognition

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.


Alternative Wealth Partners

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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Alternative Wealth Partners Announces Strategic Evolution and Visual Rebrand as Founder Kelly Ann Winget Earns National Recognition

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.


Alternative Wealth Partners

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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SOURCE Alternative Wealth Partners

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Alternative Wealth Partners Announces Strategic Evolution and Visual Rebrand as Founder Kelly Ann Winget Earns National Recognition

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.


Alternative Wealth Partners

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Calls for Financial Innovation in Voluntary Carbon Market

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Calls for Financial Innovation in Voluntary Carbon Market

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Calls for Financial Innovation in Voluntary Carbon Market

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Calls for Financial Innovation in Voluntary Carbon Market

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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Ultra Base Systems Launches Champion E-Series: Premium Performance Meets Environmental Responsibility

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100% Recycled Material Panel Delivers Proven Engineering at More Economical Price Point

DALTON, Ga., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Base Systems, a leader in innovative foundation solutions for artificial turf, putting greens, and athletic surfaces, today announced the launch of Champion E-Series, a groundbreaking base panel manufactured from 100% recycled material that delivers the same proven performance as the company’s legacy Champion panel at a more economical price point.

 

The Champion E-Series represents a significant advancement in sustainable construction solutions, offering contractors, landscapers, and facility managers an environmentally responsible option without compromising on performance. Built on the identical engineering principles that made the original Champion panel an industry standard, the E-Series maintains champion-level strength, drainage capability, and the signature envelope-style interlocking system—all optimized for easier installation and exceptional value.

“We’re excited to introduce Champion E-Series as the newest addition to our lineup,” said Kelly Waldrop, Director of Ultra Base Systems. “This panel delivers everything customers expect from Ultra Base—superior drainage, reliable strength, and our proven interlocking system—while using 100% recycled material and offering a more economical price point. It’s engineered for those who want champion-level performance without the premium price tag.”

The panels maintain the same trusted dimensions as the original Champion—28″ x 28″ x 0.75″—ensuring compatibility with existing installation practices and contractor expertise. Despite the shift to recycled material, Champion E-Series delivers identical structural performance, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of turf-related projects including residential backyards, commercial rooftops, pet runs, putting greens, and driving range tee lines.

Champion E-Series is designed for projects up to 40,000 square feet. For larger installations, Ultra Base Systems’ experienced team will recommend the appropriate solution from their comprehensive product lineup to ensure optimal performance for any scale project.

“Environmental responsibility shouldn’t mean compromising on quality or breaking the budget,” said Josh Nelson, Vice President of Tile Division at the Recreational Group. “Champion E-Series proves you can have it all—proven engineering, sustainable materials, and economical pricing. We’re making it easier for contractors and property owners to choose environmentally responsible solutions.”

The envelope-style interlocking system allows for rapid installation over existing surfaces, eliminating the need for extensive excavation or concrete pouring in most applications. Panels can be cut to fit any space and installed significantly faster than traditional concrete or crushed stone alternatives, reducing both labor costs and project timelines.

Champion E-Series is available immediately through Ultra Base Systems’ network of distributors and contractors nationwide. The product comes with Ultra Base’s standard warranty and full technical support.

To see Champion E-Series in action, watch the product overview video.

For more information, to request a quote, or to discuss the right Ultra Base solution for your project, visit www.ultrabasesystems.com or call 866-921-7888.

About Ultra Base Systems Ultra Base Systems manufactures innovative panel-based foundation solutions that provide superior alternatives to traditional concrete and crushed stone bases. The company’s engineered products serve residential, commercial, and athletic applications. Ultra Base Systems is part of the Recreational Group family of brands.

Media Contact: Delanie Nelson Recreational Group Director of Marketing 410254@email4pr.com, 866-921-7888.


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