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2023 grants include $20,000 each for one site in Ludlow and two in NewportSince 2011, more than 100 grants and $3.3 million have been awarded

CINCINNATI, September 26, 2023 /3BL/ – Duke Energy has teamed up with the Catalytic Fund to distribute Urban Revitalization grants to three Northern Kentucky recipients. The program, which was launched in 2011, has distributed over $3.3 million to more than 100 grantees across Greater Cincinnati. The grants typically provide funding for pre-development costs and serve as catalysts for further economic development in the urban core.

“The Duke Energy Urban Revitalization Program has positively changed the landscape in our region’s urban cores,” said Amy Spiller, president of Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky. “Bringing into existence the inspired visions of our grant recipients make this program so valuable to Ohio and Kentucky neighborhoods.”

The Catalytic Fund, which guides high impact real estate projects in the Northern Kentucky river cities of Dayton, Bellevue, Newport, Ludlow and Covington, secured the Urban Revitalization Grant funding for the three Northern Kentucky projects.

“We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with Duke Energy to impact the vitality of Northern Kentucky for the last decade. The support the Duke Energy Foundation provides to address the pre-development needs of these critical projects is paramount. We’re excited to continue to bring three more projects to fruition in the region,” Jeanne Schroer, president and CEO, Catalytic Fund.

Grant Recipients

401 Elm – Located at 401 Elm Street in Ludlow, the project will feature the redevelopment of two buildings by Challis and Lauren Hodge, the owners of Taste on Elm gourmet deli and Conserva, a wine and tapas bar. They will renovate the historic two-story corner commercial storefront building to include dining and event rental spaces, while a garage structure to the rear will be outfitted with a full commercial restaurant kitchen. 
 337 W. 11th – This project will restore a blighted and vacant historic corner commercial building in Newport’s Buena Vista neighborhood back into a contributing community asset. Newport resident and real estate and construction professional Luke Woerner will develop the project. Woerner will renovate the building to restore the original commercial storefront for a new small business and significantly update two residential units. 
 Monmouth Street Mercantile – The project will transform a vacant historic building located at 722-24 Monmouth Street into a vibrant community hub, strengthening Newport’s downtown business district. Owners of The Baker’s Table Bakery and The Baker’s Table restaurant, Dave Willocks and Wendy Braun, will develop, own, and operate the project, which will bring a multifaceted retail business offering lifestyle products, home décor and wellness brands.

There have been a number of high visibility sites that have benefitted from a Duke Energy Foundation Urban Revitalization grant over the last decade. Hotel Covington, Braxton Brewing, Baker’s Table, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, Kiki’s, Tortilleria Garcia, Regal Theater and Norwood Cider Company to name a few.

To learn more about how the Catalytic Fund and a Duke Energy helped launch the award-winning Baker’s Table in Newport, watch their story here.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation can be found at duke-energy.com/foundation.

Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky

Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides electric service to 900,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 3,000-square-mile service area, and natural gas service to 550,000 customers in a 2,650-square-mile service area, in Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,600 people.

Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2023 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ “World’s Best Employers” list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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A vibrant mural commissioned by Suncor, is now a dazzling display for employees flying into our Firebag operations. The art helps strengthen our relationship with the Indigenous communities in the region and gives the over 300,000 passengers who fly in and out every year something to reflect on. The giant mural now graces the 60-foot-wide by 40-foot-high wall of the airport’s firehall and was created by Keegan Starlight, an artist from Tssut’ina First Nation in Treaty 7 near Calgary. It is the largest Indigenous mural created on a corrugated metal surface in Canada. Read more about our Indigenous reconciliation efforts in collaboration with communities .

Regular maintenance, including new paint, was planned for the firehall so our Manager of Aviation, Genevieve DaCambra, and team took the opportunity to look at the work in a more meaningful way.

“I wanted to try something that was a challenge for me,” Keegan says. “It was an easy ‘yes’ when I was asked to paint the mural, because I knew it was going to be massive.”

The project was more than a painting to Keegan, whose work can also be seen on the Petro-Canada retail station in Calgary’s Signal Hill. To Keegan, the mural is a chance to tell the story of the Indigenous people of Treaty 8 territory, now known as Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

To do that, he had to learn about the people, their culture and the land, and Keegan decided the best way to do that was to make art with them.

Keegan hosted art workshops for all ages in both Fort Chipewyan and Fort McKay. He provided communities art lessons and they shared with him stories and knowledge about their way of life, and their values and traditions, which inspired the concept for the Firebag mural.

“That’s just the way Indigenous people are, we don’t take until we give,” says Keegan “I wanted to give something to the community in exchange for them giving me teachings about their community.”

It took Keegan about a month to paint the mural. Working in the dark hours before the sun rose or after it set, he would project his design on the side of the building and sketch it out on the massive blank canvas.

“It was important to me to talk to the communities I would be in arm’s reach of,” explains Keegan. “It didn’t make sense to incorporate things into the mural that were only in my region, which is Treaty 7. We’re all Indigenous, but the different cultures and regions should be reflected in the work.”

The result depicts the relationship the Indigenous People have with the area, including the land, the water and the animals in Keegan’s signature style of teals, corals and reds.

While Keegan’s time in the communities was short, the artwork, the lessons learned, and relationships built by both artist and his muse will last for decades.

See how our Petro-Canada gas stations are honouring reconciliation through murals .

HOUSTON, September 26, 2023 /3BL/ – LyondellBasell today announced the expansion of its sustainable offerings with the launch of its +LC (Low Carbon) solutions, a new range of Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) chemicals produced under an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certified mass balance methodology. Sourced from recycled and renewable feedstocks, these +LC solutions are designed to support businesses in meeting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals while maintaining high-quality applications essential for modern, sustainable living by offering a lower carbon footprint than fossil-based alternatives.

“Sustainability is woven into the fabric of our business strategy,” noted Kimberly Foley, executive vice president, I&D and Refining at LyondellBasell. “The +LC solutions mark a critical step for our customers as they increasingly shift towards more ambitious GHG emissions reduction targets and product circularity. These low-carbon solutions will use renewable, bio-based and recycled feedstocks that empower our customers to reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions. We have applied our long history of innovation, customer-centric approach, and focus on sustainability to engineer a product range that aligns both with our company’s and our customers’ sustainability ambitions.”

Building on a 70-year legacy of innovation and quality in the I&D sector, LyondellBasell enhances its already robust portfolio with the new +LC product range. The products include core I&D offerings such as styrene monomers, ethylene, and propylene oxide (PO), with applications in various sectors, from insulation materials to automotive and consumer goods. This announcement follows the recent startup of LyondellBasell’s propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol (PO/TBA) plant in Texas, further cementing the company’s position as a global leader in the I&D sector with significant annual production capacities. This PO/TBA unit has an annual capacity of 470 thousand metric tons of PO, as well as one million metric tons of TBA and its derivatives.

Every product within the +LC range comes with an ISCC+ mass balance certificate, providing traceability throughout the value chain. The mass balance approach enables renewable and recycled feedstock to be attributed to the final product when these feedstocks are blended with conventional raw materials in the production process. Moreover, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data are available for these products, enabling businesses to directly compare the carbon footprints of +LC solutions with traditional fossil-based counterparts. By opting for +LC products, businesses can now seamlessly integrate sustainability into their operations without compromising performance, reflecting a balanced approach to meeting both functional needs and sustainability objectives.

The +LC solutions are currently available in Europe and the Americas, and plans for expansion into Asia are set for early 2024. Offering products based on renewable and recycled feedstocks as substitutes for fossil feedstocks contributes to the preservation of fossil resources and the reduction of GHG emissions from feedstock production.

About LyondellBasell

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit https://www.lyondellbasell.com/ or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

NEW YORK, September 26, 2023 /3BL/ – Organized by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority on healthy buildings, organizations and communities, a group of renowned leaders in public health delivered an open letter to the nation’s policymakers, including members of Congress, mayors, governors and school superintendents, highlighting a policy opportunity to advance health in buildings. The letter, signed by six former Surgeons General and six executives from many of the country’s leading public health organizations, urges a significant change in how buildings and indoor environments are perceived—from mere structures to critical levers for public health.

In an effort to shift the paradigm of building policy, the sign-on letter draws attention to an often-overlooked policy opportunity—reimagining the nation’s buildings as a prescription for health. It lays out compelling evidence showing the outsized role buildings can play to enhance health outcomes, prevent disease and boost economic productivity.

“Buildings have a profound impact on our safety and well-being. Yet we’re largely missing out on the benefits of healthy building practices because our policymakers aren’t thinking about them as part of a prescription for public health,” said Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI. “This letter shows unequivocally why we need our leaders in government to guide this policy shift and help ensure the places and spaces where we live our lives keep all of us safe, healthy and well.”

The letter helps serve as a wake-up call for decision-makers across the nation. “We hope all policymakers will embrace this new policy paradigm wherein buildings are not seen merely as structures, but as pillars supporting our nation’s health,” says the letter’s signatories, each a nationally recognized public health figure, including:

Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States;Dr. David Satcher, 16th Surgeon General of the United States;Dr. Joycelyn Elders, 15th Surgeon General of the United States;Dr. Antonia Novello, 14th Surgeon General of the United States;Dr. Boris D. Lushniak, former Acting Surgeon General of the United States (2013-2014);Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu, former Acting Surgeon General of the United States (2002 & 2006);Harold P. Wimmer, President and CEO, American Lung Association;Georges C. Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health AssociationKenneth Mendez, President and CEO, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America;Colin Milner, CEO, International Council on Active Aging;Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, International WELL Building Institute; andWilliam Potts-Datema, DrPH, Interim CEO, Society for Public Health Education.

“Buildings are not just walls and roofs; they are health-critical environments where we spend 90% of our lives,” said Dr. Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. “The pandemic showed us that our current building policies are severely lacking in health-focused strategies. We can’t afford to ignore this any longer.”

The sign-on letter underscores the urgency of revising building policies to be in alignment with public health goals. It also highlights the potential for staggering economic benefits. 

Key highlights from the letter include:

A potential $200 billion annual productivity gain corresponding to a 20% to 50% reduction in Sick Building Syndrome symptoms for office workers in the U.S.An estimated $38 billion in annual economic benefits from increasing minimum ventilation rates in U.S. offices.A return of $3.48 for every dollar companies spend on workplace wellness programs due to reduced medical costs, and an additional return of $5.82 due to reduced absenteeism.An up to 101% improvement in cognitive function, supporting employee productivity benefits up to $7,500 per person per year.

“Over the next 10 years, our federal, state and local governments will invest billions in buildings, including funding for public schools, affordable housing and large federal incentives for commercial buildings,” said Jason Hartke, executive vice president of external affairs and advocacy, IWBI. “The key question is: will these public investments prioritize human health? If, starting right now, our decision-makers begin to embrace sound policy solutions that prioritize healthy building practices, then we can help ensure our public dollars are going to support huge positive public health outcomes.”

The letter comes at a time when the nation faces complex public health challenges, from the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating threats of climate change. In light of this, the letter’s signatories also highlight how healthy building solutions play a pivotal strategy in the nation’s preparedness for global health challenges, including the climate crisis and other future health threats, stressing that delay in policy action could increase the health risks to all those inside buildings.

“The time for action is now, not just for the health of our citizens but for the economic prosperity of our country,” added Dr. Carmona.

What the Letter’s Other Signatories Are Saying:

“From a health policy perspective, we have a huge opportunity to accelerate healthy building best practices and make sure all our places and spaces are better positioned to help protect and promote human health,” said Dr. Joycelyn Elders, 15th Surgeon General of the United States. “But it starts with rethinking how we craft building policy at all levels of government, which is made especially urgent in the face of escalating health threats posed by climate change.”

“We know so much more today about the many ways buildings impact and shape human health,” said Dr. Antonia Novello, the 14th Surgeon General of the United States. “It’s time we harness all the available scientific and medical evidence to help transform our building infrastructure in ways that can benefit those people living and working to stay healthy. Whether we walk the halls, or work in the building, or reside in the home, safety, health and well-being will be crucial to incorporate by those who build the next generation of buildings.”

“Our buildings hold one of the keys to a new era of public health—an era where our built environment is seen not just as a collection of structures but as critical infrastructure for well-being,” said Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu, who served twice as Acting Surgeon General of the United States. “Policymakers have a responsibility to recognize the essential role that buildings play in protecting and enhancing our health and take informed actions accordingly.”

“Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children and a leading cause of missed days of school,” said Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “Poor indoor air quality in school buildings is harmful to children – increasing sickness and resulting in missed learning time. It is imperative that policymakers make indoor air quality in schools and other buildings a priority.”

“The buildings we live and work in play a pivotal role in shaping the social determinants, which we know have an enormous impact on human health,” said Georges C. Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association. “With this in mind, we hope our nation’s policymakers will embrace forward-thinking building policies that prioritize health and well-being and ensure that our future public infrastructure investments in buildings do the same.”

“In the pursuit of a healthier and more resilient future, we must recognize the impact indoor air quality has on our well-being. We spend most of our time inside of buildings, where the levels of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than outdoor concentrations,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “The quality of air in the home can influence the health of its occupants and the healthfulness of air at school affects how children learn and develop. Poor indoor air quality can impact anyone, but children, older adults and people living with lung disease are at a higher risk of harm and require extra protection. We are eager to work with policymakers to improve the health of everyone living in America.”

“More and more, we are realizing how deeply buildings influence and shape our well-being, which is especially relevant to the millions of people who are embracing active aging,” said Colin Milner, CEO, International Council on Active Aging. “That’s why I’m excited to be part of this group of national public health leaders committed to championing important policy opportunities that elevate healthy building practices designed to benefit everyone.”

“Buildings are vital determinants of our health, an important strand in the intricate web of social factors influencing well-being,” said William Potts-Datema, DrPH, Interim CEO, Society for Public Health Education. “Recognizing this, it becomes clear that our building policies should better prioritize health in building design and operations, particularly in places serving our most vulnerable, such as schools and hospitals. Let’s build for health, for now and the future.

About the International WELL Building Institute

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes its community through the administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and WELL ratings and certifications, management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources and advocacy for policies that promote health and well-being everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Climate change is affecting forest ecosystems worldwide, causing shifts in the distribution, abundance, productivity, and health of forests. Our commitment to sustainable forest management requires that we understand both the risks and opportunities posed by climate change to our business, the ecosystems we manage, and society in general.

Our internal research team evaluates climate change at both a global and regional level in an effort to assess the potential long-term impacts on the health and productivity of our working forests, as well as to develop adaptation strategies.

We believe that traditional forest management practices will need to adapt to the climate conditions that will exist in the future as we strive to maintain productive, healthy, and sustainable forests. By implementing climate smart forestry—strategies and practices designed to manage climate change risks—we expect that Rayonier will be better positioned to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the coming decades. This approach requires research, innovation, and flexibility as new risks and opportunities emerge. In developing our climate smart forestry practices, we leverage our in-house expertise, as well as research conducted by external cooperative programs in site classification, forest health, genetics, silviculture, and biometrics.

We assess transition risks to determine potential financial impacts to our operations, and we incorporate these considerations into our strategic decision-making. Our physical risks are assessed in the short-term (2021–2040), medium-term (2041–2060), and long-term (2061–2100) to identify where our timberlands may be exposed, and we develop mitigation plans accordingly. We also monitor weather trends and acute weather events in each of our operating areas in order to assess the potential business impacts and to develop appropriate response plans.

Click here to view Rayonier’s Climate Change Impact report, which summarizes the current state of the climate and identifies key principles that will guide the development of our forestry practices as new risks and opportunities emerge, which will require continuous research, innovation, and flexibility.

To learn more, view the full Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report.

Episode Summary

Hispanic Heritage Month is the focus of this episode of the “Better Together” podcast with guest Hector Larrazabal who serves as SEE’s North America Director of Product Technology and is the co-founder of the company’s new Hispanic/Latin employee resource group.

Originally from Venezuela, Hector has lived in five different countries. His travels have made him more sensitive to understanding, accepting, and supporting people from different cultures. He says it’s important to have interactions with people who don’t share the same background or ideas as you while also appreciating those differences and being respectful while working together.

Listen to the episode here.

About the Podcast

Believing employees can strengthen connections by learning from the experiences of co-workers, global packaging solutions provider SEE® (formerly Sealed Air) created “Better Together,” a DEI-focused podcast that gives employees the opportunity to share personal stories and perspectives that spark understanding and respect. The corporate podcast encourages employees to embrace their identities and look beyond differences to help foster inclusion in the workplace.

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At Bloomberg, we have been free of titles from the start. The way we are structured allows our employees to network more freely, learn about new career paths, and pursue them. And we openly encourage this kind of movement across departments, locations, and time zones.

Movement like this is the norm at Bloomberg, and is designed to happen regularly. Our structure is designed to encourage internal mobility and we offer training, skill development, and tools to help our people succeed along the way. Here, an experienced recruiter at Bloomberg explains how our structure allows for a multitude of possibilities – and the impact it’s had on her own career.

Jacquie Lennon

Jacquie is a believer in always raising your hand for new opportunities, and leveraging the benefits of Bloomberg’s open culture to make it happen. Learn more about her experience and perspective.

I manage entry-level recruitment for Bloomberg’s Engineering department. My team gets to work with a lot of tech talent in order to attract the brightest software engineers to start successful careers here.

A pivotal moment in my Bloomberg career came when I had a conversation with my managers about the work we were doing to increase diversity in tech. I articulated that I was super excited about this idea and curious how we could do more. Together with my managers, we were able to design a new role that didn’t exist at the time that allowed me to go deeper to meet this need within the department. They listened, I got the support I needed, and that was really the moment that set my career in the direction that I wanted it to go.

Since then, I’ve been really proud of the work the team has been able to do related to diversity in tech. There are now several team members who work on a variety of different initiatives to ensure we’re doing everything we can to bring the best people here and to diversify the talent base in our organization.

The benefits of Bloomberg’s structure

Candidates often ask me, what does it mean to have a structure like Bloomberg’s? How can someone grow at the company? And I’m able to share my own experience: if you can express what you’re excited about and go deep in that area, you can move teams, you can lead teams. Bloomberg has supported me through that, so I’ve been able to carve out my own career journey here. It’s not just one ladder to climb. This is a big part of Bloomberg’s culture that really excites candidates.

What a career path at Bloomberg can look like

People respond to our culture with curiosity. I think that a lot of industries around us are perceived as following promotions or titles. But I think what’s really great about Bloomberg is that people are empowered to try new things, and to share good ideas with the most senior people across the organization. That’s what’s kept me here and kept my team really productive.

There is no single path. If you don’t want to be a people leader, you can lead in other ways, or you can go deep into a subject area and become an expert, or try new and different things. I’ve seen careers develop in many different ways here, which I think speaks a lot to our culture.

The importance of a network

From day one, employees are able to build their networks within the Bloomberg community right away. And if you’re interested in something, and you tell someone, it’s likely they’ll connect you to someone else who can help you learn more about that topic, or connect or grow in that area, which I think is a really great aspect of our open and collaborative culture.

What we look for at Bloomberg goes beyond just what’s on someone’s resumé. We’re seeking out people who are intellectually curious, strong problem solvers, and want to work on things that matter.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 26, 2023 /3BL/ – In a groundbreaking moment for South American trade, DP World welcomed the mammoth CMA-CGM Alexander Von Humboldt ship from the CMA-CGM shipping line to its port facilities in Callao, Peru and Posorja, Ecuador earlier this month. At nearly 400m in length and with 186,000 tons of capacity, the vessel is the largest container vessel to dock in either nation’s waters, highlighting the role of DP World’s terminals in enabling efficient, sustainable regional trade and the West Coast of South America’s growth as a global trade hub.

As the sole terminals in Ecuador and Peru equipped to accommodate ships of this size, DP World’s operations are playing a pivotal role in reshaping South America’s trade dynamics. The arrival of the CMA-CGM Alexander Von Humboldt not only bolsters trade ties across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., but also offers greater efficiency between the main ports of the South American region, given its immense cargo capabilities.

The operation of mega ships can significantly enhance both efficiency and sustainability in maritime trade in part by accelerating the development of trade hubs. With the capacity to carry larger volumes of cargo, cost is reduced on a per-container basis, leading to more economical sea freight rates. Plus, transporting a larger volume of goods in a single journey significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions per container.

“Given our robust handling capacity and investments in innovative port infrastructure, our terminal at the Port of Callao is the preferred gateway for Peruvian trade. Accommodating these larger vessels isn’t just a nod to maritime engineering, but a step toward redefining global trade efficiency. Harnessing these vessels’ capacity and economies of scale puts us in a stronger position to offer competitive pricing in global markets and ensure that the future of trade is both swift and sustainable,” said Nicolás Gauthier, CEO of DP World Peru.

Considering that a staggering 90% of Peru’s container movement is through the Port of Callao, this event further positions DP World and, by extension, Peru, as a key economic and port player not just locally but in the broader North American landscape. Peruvian producers will now have a competitive edge in accessing global markets.

In Ecuador, DP World’s investments in container handling infrastructure, its deepwater port (-16m) and channel access have overcome historic restrictions on ship capacity. Earlier this year, DP World’s port operations were recognized by the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), issued by the World Bank, as the second most efficient port in all of America.

“The arrival of these large mega-ships loaded to their maximum capacity generates economies of scale, contributing to the development of Ecuadorian foreign trade. And our port in Posorja has been the main destination for the most advanced vessels in the industry,” said Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World Ecuador.

Bicentennial Dock Project

Beyond this recent achievement, DP World is also leading the way with the ambitious “Muelle Bicentenario” expansion project in Peru, which will increase South Terminal’s capacity by 80%. This means the port will be equipped to handle more than 2.7 million TEUs or 20-foot containers. In line with the company’s aggressive decarbonization strategy, DP World is moving to electrify all of new port vehicles, with deliveries of electric ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes expected by end of year.

DP World’s continued commitment to enhancing the region’s trade capability is evident in its $400 million investment to expand the South Terminal. This venture will extend the Berth to 1,050 meters, making it one of the only ports on the West coast of South America that can simultaneously host three vessels or two mega vessels. The expansion will also increase the container yard space to a total of 40 hectares. The project will be fully completed by April 2024.

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ABOUT DP WORLD:

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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As businesses begin to open their doors or develop plans for future re-openings following COVID-19-related closures, they face a range of new challenges. From sourcing essential supplies and meeting the increased demand for cleaning to adjusting building capacities and employee schedules, businesses will need to adapt to new standards while protecting their brand image. Three elements – hand hygiene, clean surfaces and environmental responsibility – can all support brand protection during a delicate reopening process, because they all reduce risk in some way.

In Good Hands

To make sure employees and visitors feel like they are in good hands, providing everything they need for proper and frequent hand hygiene is crucial. Here are steps businesses should take:

Consider enhancing hygiene with additional products. The new normal will require businesses to make guests and employees more comfortable in their facilities with a greater focus on hygiene. Companies should implement new cleaning protocols to address this need. Restaurants may ask waiters and kitchen staff to wear masks, and offices may require visitors to do that same. Facilities like airports and hotels can consider offering single-use sanitizing wipes, antibacterial wipes or other highly effective sanitizing products. A must-have new product is the so-called door tissue: to reduce touch points in facilities, businesses can install door tissue and a garbage bin near elevator panels, door handles and other high-touch surfaces so visitors or guests can securely protect themselves.Stock paper towels, toilet paper and soap. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages frequent soap-and-water handwashing for at least 20 seconds, especially after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose. To meet the need for occupants to wash hands more often, facility managers maintain a consistent stock of hand soap and paper towels in restrooms and kitchens.

Because wet hands can attract unwanted microbes, hand-drying is also vital. The most effective method is with paper towels since the friction from using a paper towel helps remove more germs than handwashing alone. Therefore, facilities should carefully weigh whether paper towels or jet air dryers are better for this new era of cleanliness. For facilities that opt for paper towels, managers can consider dispensers made from antibacterial plastic that add another layer of protection from pathogens.

Install hand sanitizer stations. In addition to making effective handwashing easy in restrooms and kitchens, businesses should strategically install hand sanitizer dispensers. This helps patrons reduce the spread of germs throughout the facility and offers added assurance that your business is prioritizing health and safety. Make sure to use a product with at least 60% alcohol, as recommended by the CDC. Consider placing automatic dispensers at entrances, exits, corridors or break rooms that see the most foot traffic.

Research shows improved handwashing can curb the spread of infectious disease, especially in public facilities. One study at MIT found increased handwashing at just 10 major airports could decrease the risk of a global pandemic by as much as 37%. In short, facilities should prioritize hand hygiene to support occupant and employee health.

Comprehensive Cleanliness

The CDC and other authorities have been urging businesses and those in quarantine to clean and disinfect surfaces frequently to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Therefore, the public is increasingly attuned to the key role of these processes. Before businesses open after a hiatus, they should conduct a thorough cleaning, create a plan for maintaining the building each day and stock the appropriate solutions.

In restrooms, cleanliness should always be a top priority. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, customers cared about the state of restrooms. For example, a survey found 60% of Americans decide to visit specific businesses because of their clean, well-maintained restrooms. Implementing a new maintenance schedule can help facilities meet customers’ expectations of their restrooms. Meanwhile, managers should train staff to respond quickly to lapses in cleanliness, such as clogged toilets. Clogs are unsightly, cause odors and 86% of Americans say a clogged toilet would negatively impact their perception of a brand.

Addressing restrooms is critical, but it is not enough. Businesses should frequently clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces throughout the facility. A few examples include door handles, check-in and customer service counters, elevator buttons and credit card payment terminals. Employees should clean first and disinfect second, as pathogens can hide underneath stubborn soils that only an effective cleaner can remove.

Supporting Sustainability

At first glance, COVID-19 and climate change may seem like disconnected topics. However, as the World Economic Forum points out, studies show climate change-fueled phenomena including deforestation and loss of wildlife lead to increased infectious disease – in other words, global warming and increased disease are not unrelated. Climate change and environmental degradation aren’t going away, but the pandemic – by forcing countless greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles off the streets and out of the skies – has revealed glimmers of hope environmentally. Businesses can show they haven’t forgotten to take their environmental responsibility seriously by integrating it into their reopening plans.

Before the pandemic, a survey showed 77% of Americans would prefer to purchase from brands who prioritize efforts to fight global warming over those that do not. This growing concern on the part of consumers will not simply dissipate after COVID-19’s impact lessens. Businesses can protect their brand image by selecting products that minimize environmental impact. These include absorbent paper towels, toilet paper and napkins that can help reduce paper waste.

Additionally, there are innovative toilet tissue options designed to dissolve after being flushed, reducing the risk of clogs and helping keep pipes clean. This helps limit the use of environmentally harmful chemicals for sewage system maintenance. Choosing products wrapped in paper packaging, rather than plastic, can help the environment as well, since plastic waste is a major cause of air pollution.

Reopen Responsibly

Deciding whether to reopen a facility when COVID-19 is still circulating will be difficult for many businesses. As some facilities choose to reopen in accordance with government requirements, they should have a heightened focus on health and cleanliness. Offering hand hygiene essentials and routinely disinfecting surfaces limit the spread of disease and put customers and employees at ease. Meanwhile, integrating sustainability into reopening plans helps brands further protect reputation during a challenging time.

Fabio Vitali is Vice President of Marketing for Sofidel, a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use, including its Papernet brand. For more information, visit www.papernet.com/americas.

About The Sofidel Group

The Sofidel Group, a privately held company owned by the Stefani and Lazzareschi families, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Founded in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the USA – with more than 6,400 employees. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers program, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic imperative and is committed to promoting sustainable development.  For more information, visit www.sofidel.com. 

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