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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2025 /3BL/ – Direct Relief, one of the world’s leading humanitarian aid organizations, announced today that Amy Weaver will become its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Weaver is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Salesforce and previously served as Chief Legal Officer for the Fortune 500 company.

In a letter to Direct Relief employees, Mark Linehan, Chair of the Board of Directors, wrote, “Amy is a truly accomplished professional and an outstanding human being. In selecting Amy, we sought a leader with the caliber, passion, and experience to guide Direct Relief through the accelerating scale and complexity of the humanitarian challenges that lie ahead. She is widely known for being a deeply strategic and deliberate thinker–a force for change who always puts people first.”

Weaver brings a unique professional background spanning business, law, finance, and operations. In her nearly 12 years at Salesforce, Weaver led the global finance organization as Chief Financial Officer, the global legal and corporate affairs organization as Chief Legal Officer, and oversaw many different functions across the business including Global Communications, Real Estate and Workplace Services, Corporate Development, Accessibility, Government Affairs, Audit, and Ethics & Compliance. Prior to Salesforce, Weaver was an EVP and General Counsel at Univar and SVP and Deputy General Counsel at Expedia Group.

An attorney by trade, Weaver has worked around the globe — in private practice in both the United States and Hong Kong, and as a legislative aide to a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. She began her legal career as a clerk on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Weaver follows Thomas Tighe who led the organization with distinction for 24 years, expanding Direct Relief’s reach to become the fifth-largest charity in the United States and among the largest providers of charitable medications within the U.S. and globally. Dr. Byron Scott will continue to serve as the interim Chief Executive Officer until May 4, after which he will continue to serve as the interim Chief Operating Officer until the COO position has been filled and onboarded to ensure a seamless and smooth transition.

“Over the past 75 years, Direct Relief has established a powerful legacy of delivering meaningful impact to those in need,” said Weaver. “I’m honored and excited to build on that foundation and help shape the future of humanitarian response. As global challenges grow more urgent and complex, Direct Relief has a responsibility not just to meet the demand for medical aid, but to lead the way in reimagining how we respond to a rapidly changing world. I’m inspired by the dedication and expertise of this incredible team, and I look forward to working together to drive innovation and make an even greater difference.”

Weaver is a longtime advocate for affordable housing and disaster response. She served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity International, provided on-the-ground volunteer support to Habitat in Kenya, Poland, and Puerto Rico and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

About Direct Relief

Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Recipient of the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, Direct Relief is ranked by Forbes as the fifth-largest U.S. charity and maintains a perfect 100% rating from Charity Navigator. For more information, please visit directrelief.org.

Authored by Baker Tilly’s Doug Baldessari

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has opened significant opportunities for municipal utilities to capitalize on biogas projects through substantial Investment Tax Credits (ITCs). These tax credits, under the Section 48 tax regime, have provided financial incentives for biogas energy properties, including digesters and biogas cleaning equipment. With the transition to the new Section 48E tax regime for projects that begin construction on or after January 1, 2025, the focus has shifted to electricity production and net-zero requirements. This change has important implications for municipal utilities, but the continued availability of direct pay provisions and the importance of timely project initiation remain crucial for maximizing these benefits.

Municipal utilities have had the ability to get very large tax credit incentives for eligible biogas projects through the IRA in the form of ITCs which can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars. The base ITC percentage for eligible biogas energy property is 6% with the total ITC percentage normally ends up ranging from 30% – 50% of eligible biogas energy property costs when the prevailing wage and apprenticeship, domestic content and energy community requirements are met.

ITC Eligible projects that began construction by Dec. 31, 2024

These ITCs have been under the Section 48 tax regime which is energy property based for projects which began construction (meeting IRS “begun construction” rules) by Dec. 31, 2024. Under Section 48 these biogas-eligible assets for the ITC include all assets integral to the production of biogas, including digesters, biogas cleaning equipment and other improvements. Qualifying biogas assets under Section 48 which could be used in the treatment process, produce energy, and be piped and sold to a nearby gas utility resulting in significant additional revenues for municipal utilities for the foreseeable future. Baker Tilly has been assisting with many municipal utilities to maximize ITCs for these and other qualifying ITC projects.

ITC Eligible projects which begin construction on and after Jan. 1, 2025

Projects which begin construction on and after Jan. 1, 2025, will no longer be energy property based; instead, they will need to produce electricity and meet net-zero requirements to qualify for ITCs. Therefore, projects that generate biogas and are piped and sold to nearby utilities will no longer be eligible. The Section 48 final regulations (released on Dec. 4, 2024) made it clear that biogas assets such as digesters and gas cleaning equipment will no longer be eligible under Section 48E; this will significantly reduce the ITC dollar value for many municipal utility projects. Nevertheless, meeting the IRS 80/20 rule for replacement or improvements to qualifying biogas projects has likely gotten easier to meet under the Section 48 final regulations.

What’s ahead for biogas ITCs for municipal utilities?

Under the new Section 48E tax regime, significant ITCs are still available for biogas projects producing electricity and meeting the IRA requirements which will now include net-zero requirements by having prepared a zero-greenhouse gas emissions report. The direct pay provision continues to be available for IRA ITCs which will feel much like a reimbursable grant for municipal utilities.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to obtain these direct pay incentives for your municipal utility. Remember ITCs are entitlements when you meet the requirements of the IRA and are not subject to a competitive process. Timing can be a concern with possible changes to the IRA in the next couple of years, so it’s a good idea to move projects forward as quickly as possible.

If you have any questions or believe you have a qualifying biogas project, Baker Tilly is here to help you navigate the process and maximize your credits.

For more information, connect with a Baker Tilly specialist. 

IntelliSense™, a new option for CNH brand, New Holland’s High Density (HD) BigBaler has been recognized with one of the highest accolades awarded by American agricultural engineers.

IntelliSense helps operators boost productivity, bale quality, fuel efficiency, sustainability, and comfort by automating key baler and tractor functions.

Created to celebrate breakthrough innovations in areas of agricultural, food and biological systems engineering, the Davidson Prize is judged from entries put forward for the AE50, a fifty-strong set of agricultural engineering products that are selected by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for their innovation, significant engineering advancement and impact on the market served. The ASABE then works with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to determine the three most innovative products worthy of the Davidson Prize.

Large square baler operations typically demand long hours of continuous focus, adjusting steering to follow the swath, and observing crop flow to prevent overloads and blockages by changing tractor speed to match. In addition, to ensure production of consistent bales the driver must observe the bale fill indicator and correct the tractor path accordingly, while also monitoring bale slice numbers and weights.

By proactively adjusting tractor steering according to the swath ahead, and automatically adjusting speed to swath density, IntelliSense relieves the driver of these demands, maintaining high capacity with minimal blockage risk, and helping minimize fuel use through optimum engine management. Consistent chamber-filling keeps bale weights on target and bale shape uniform.

Click here to read more about IntelliSense™.

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio, March 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Sofidel is pleased to announce the delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2nd, 2025, to its Circleville facility, marking a significant milestone in the papermaking process. The Yankee Dryer, considered the heart of a tissue machine, is intended to be installed on a new Valmet paper machine, the third one in facility whose start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.

This Yankee Dryer, which weighs approximately 321,000 lbs (160.5 tons) and has a diameter of 18.5 feet and a width of 22 feet, became a key asset in Sofidel’s ongoing commitment to producing high-quality tissue products. The Yankee Dryer was manufactured at Valmet’s facility in Karlstadt, Sweden, before being shipped across Europe to the Bremen Ports in Germany.

The journey to the United States began on December 12th, 2024, and took about a month to reach the port of New Orleans, arriving on January 14th, 2025.  Due to the size and weight of the Yankee Dryer, transportation took place in stages, with the equipment traveling approximately 40-60 miles per day in compliance with road weight restrictions. The full route plan from Portsmouth to Circleville had been carefully mapped out to ensure safe and efficient delivery. The addition of the new Yankee Dryer helped further enhance the facility’s capacity and efficiency.  

After clearing the New Orleans port, the Yankee Dryer embarked on its journey up the Mississippi River, continued along the Ohio River, and finally arrived in Portsmouth, Ohio, on February 22nd, 2025. After some preparation, the dryer began its escorted journey to the Sofidel Circleville facility on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, and was expected to arrive at its destination by March 1st, 2025. However, due to technical difficulties on March 1st, the Yankee Dryer was delivered on Sunday, March 2nd. 

The new paper machine has a production capacity of 70,000 tons per year. Once it is fully operational, the Circleville plant will reach a total production capacity of over 200,000 tons per year, becoming the most important in the Group.

Sofidel Group

The Sofidel Group, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca, Italy), is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group is active in 13 countries, 12 in Europe and the United States (11 States), with over 9,000 employees and a production capacity of 1,852,000 metric tons per year (these numbers also include the acquisition of ST Paper and CLW Tissue in 2024). In 2023, the Group had net sales of 3,129 million Euros. “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Nicky and Papernet. Sofidel is committed to reaching Net-Zero carbon emissions by the end of 2050.

 www.sofidel.com

SWORDS, Ireland, March 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Amber Mulligan and Yisarai Valbuena Sanchez as recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2025 Women MAKE America Awards, a national award program that honors women across all levels of the manufacturing industry who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers.

Amber was named a Women MAKE Awards Honoree, which honors women who’ve made a significant impact in the manufacturing industry. Yisarai was named a Women MAKE Awards Emerging Leader, which honors young women in manufacturing who’ve excelled early in their career.

As Vice President of North America Commercial Services & Sales at Trane Technologies, Amber has spearheaded a strategic transformation in commercial HVAC sales and marketing, with a focus on data-center and high-tech vertical markets. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of female manufacturing talent is deeply personal, having mentored over 100 women throughout her career. Amber has also played a key role in the Trane Technologies Women’s Employee Network and serves on the board of directors for Charlotte Family Housing, a shelter-to-housing program for working families in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yisarai is an Outdoor Systems Refrigeration Engineer who is leading the development of a groundbreaking heat pump that operates efficiently in cold climates. Her role in designing four complex, variable-speed, efficient systems received the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ 2024 Climate Sustainability Award. As a first-generation immigrant from Colombia and college graduate, Yisarai is dedicated to making women—especially women of color—feel represented in the manufacturing industry and has already mentored eight young women at Trane Technologies.

“We are incredibly proud of Amber and Yisarai for being recognized with the 2025 Women MAKE America Awards,” said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “Amber’s strategic leadership and dedication to mentoring have significantly advanced our commercial HVAC sales and marketing efforts, while Yisarai’s innovative engineering and commitment to representation have set new standards in our industry. Their achievements inspire others and exemplify our core values of challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.”

To lead industry-wide change and create a more diverse workforce, Trane Technologies aims to increase the number of women in management positions by 2030. The company achieved gender parity on its Board of Directors in 2023 and received the “GB” designation in 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Directory™. Trane Technologies was also the first company in its industry to join Paradigm for Parity, a coalition of businesses dedicated to addressing the leadership gender gap.

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About Trane Technologies 
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our environmentally responsible portfolio of products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Learn more at tranetechnologies.com. 

About The Manufacturing Institute 
The Manufacturing Institute builds, diversifies and strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce, with the goal of furthering individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry. The MI engages underrepresented communities and shifts perceptions about careers in modern manufacturing, leads skilled training and career development programs, provides thought leadership and research on the changing state of the workforce and builds partnerships to scale up its impact on manufacturing in the United States. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with solutions for the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information, please visit themanufacturinginstitute.org.

NEW YORK, March 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) announces a new Innovation Partner, which is a collaboration designed to add efficiency to the process that companies undertake to complete the CECP Giving in Numbers™ survey, more easily extracting their companies’ data in a compatible format. Bonterra is the newest addition to companies using software from CECP’s Innovation Partners. This partnership model is designed to support how companies use their corporate social investment data to make greater impact.

“Our collaboration with these Innovation Partners prioritizes how to more efficiently meet companies’ needs,” said Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP. “With corporate leaders being pulled in multiple directions, these partnerships simplify measurement processes and enhance the user experience across software platforms and CECP’s Giving in Numbers Survey. Our focus remains on improving efficiency and reducing duplication, ensuring that companies can maximize their impact in their communities.”

Drawing from the Giving in Numbers™: 2024 Edition, the premier industry survey and research providing standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide, CECP found that 87% of surveyed companies reference applying their corporate purpose as they made business decisions outside of social investments. Recognizing the significance of measurement and data, CECP consistently works to simplify the process for companies, enabling them to become increasingly up to date, knowledgeable, and strategic in their efforts.

“At Bonterra, our motto is “For the greatest good.” To us, that means using technology and data to make it easier for everyone — from nonprofits to foundations and companies — to achieve more for their missions,” said Scott Brighton, CEO of Bonterra. “Companies play an enormous role in the future of social good, and we’re proud that this partnership with CECP can ensure they can easily report and share knowledge, find inspiration, and grow their impact during a time when it’s needed more than ever.”

CECP’s Innovation Partners showcase their commitment to advancing industry benchmarking and trends. By simplifying data submissions, these partnerships enhance business case analysis, strategic benchmarking, and trend insights for leaders across all sectors who rely on the Giving in Numbers report. Corporate leaders interested in or already contributing to the research will benefit from pre-formatted data, reducing time and effort when completing the Giving in Numbers Survey.

To learn more about these partnerships, contact CECP at info@cecp.co.

CECP’s Giving in Numbers™ has defined the field and advanced the movement. Over 23 years, CECP has created the largest dataset on trends in the industry, shared by more than 600 multi-billion-dollar companies, representing more than $439 billion in corporate social investments over that time span. The report is embraced by professionals across all sectors globally to understand how corporations invest in society, with topics ranging from cash and in-kind/product, employee volunteerism and giving, and impact measurement. From quick questions to presentations to company teams, boards, and CEOs, CECP is the only business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable return on purpose, analyzing Giving in Numbers data to provide customized insights to advance strategy and measure the business value.

About Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) is the only business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. We promote responsible purpose-driven business as it increases customer loyalty, builds employee engagement, improves brand trust, attracts top talent, connects with strategic investors, and contributes to the bottom line.

More than 200 of the world’s leading companies seek to improve their return on purpose through access to CECP’s solutions in insights and benchmarking. With our companies, we harness the power of purpose for business, stakeholders, and society.

For more information, visit http://cecp.co.

About Bonterra 
Bonterra is technology for the greatest good — helping nonprofits, charitable foundations, and socially responsible companies raise more, give more, and get more for their missions. With leading solutions across fundraising and engagement, corporate social responsibility, and case management, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. Learn more at www.bonterratech.com.

French version

Veolia strengthens its activities in Canada and announces the signing of a strategic contract with Metro Vancouver (a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation totaling over three million residents) to manage the operations and maintenance of its waste-to-energy facility.180,000 megawatts of electricity produced every year by processing about one quarter of Metro Vancouver’s waste.In line with its objectives to produce low-carbon local energy Veolia will be assisting the Region with the development of a district energy system to triple the amount of energy the facility can recover by using some of the steam generated through the combustion of garbage to provide heat and hot water to up to 50,000 homes.

Already strongly established and committed in Canada, Veolia announces that it will assume operations and maintenance of the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility, located in Burnaby, in Canada.

The facility processes about one quarter of Metro Vancouver’s waste producing approximately 180,000 megawatts per year of electricity (enough to power 16,000 homes) and recovering about 5,000 tonnes of recyclable metal per year. Metro Vancouver is also developing a district energy system that will triple the amount of energy the facility can recover, by using some of the steam generated through the combustion of garbage to provide heat and hot water to up to 50,000 homes in Vancouver and Burnaby.

The operations and maintenance contract is for five years with two potential five-year extensions in the amount of up to $245 million for operations, maintenance and capital replacement work at the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility effective Mach 3, 2025.

“We are very proud to continue to work with Metro Vancouver to provide this safe, reliable, and essential waste management service to the region,” declared Denis Chesseron, Country Director and CEO – Veolia Canada “As a global leader in ecological transformation, we don’t just want to provide a high-quality service. We want to establish increasingly efficient models based on our combined expertise. Veolia is currently present in 44 countries around the world and our goal is to capitalize on our experience to lead ambitious and high-performance projects. This is what we are doing here in Burnaby, in line with our GreenUp strategic program in which local low-carbon energy production is a growth booster: we are using our expertise to help develop a system that will triple the amount of energy recovered by the facility to provide heat and hot water to the local network.”

Veolia has operated in Canada since 1978 providing water, waste and energy services and technologies to municipal and commercial customers. In addition to the Metro Vancouver facility, Veolia also operates 60 other waste-to-energy facilities globally that generate 5.76 terrawatts of clean energy and 3 terrawatts of heat. Veolia also has an extensive background and expertise in district energy projects operating systems.

ABOUT VEOLIA

Veolia group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with 215,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2024, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 98 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 65 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 44.7 billion euros in 2024. 
www.veolia.com 

CONTACT

Wesley Muir 
Tel. +1 416 931 3826 
wesley.muir@veolia.com

English version

Veolia renforce ses activités au Canada et annonce la signature d’un contrat stratégique avec le Grand Vancouver (une fédération de 21 municipalités, une circonscription électorale et une Première Nation signataire d’un traité totalisant plus de trois millions de résidents) pour gérer l’exploitation et l’entretien de ses installations de valorisation énergétique des déchets.180 000 mégawatts d’électricité produits chaque année en traitant environ le quart des déchets du Grand Vancouver.Conformément à ses objectifs de production d’énergie bas carbone, Veolia aidera la Région à développer un système énergétique de district pour tripler la quantité d’énergie récupérée par l’installation, en utilisant une partie de la vapeur produite par la combustion des déchets pour fournir de la chaleur et de l’eau chaude à 50 000 foyers. 

Déjà solidement établie et engagée au Canada, Veolia annonce qu’elle assumera l’exploitation et l’entretien de l’installation de valorisation énergétique des déchets du Grand Vancouver, située à Burnaby, au Canada.

L’installation traite environ un quart des déchets de la région métropolitaine de Vancouver, produisant environ 180 000 mégawatts d’électricité par an (assez pour alimenter 16 000 foyers) et valorisant environ 5 000 tonnes de métal recyclable par an. La région métropolitaine de Vancouver développe également un système énergétique de district qui triplera la quantité d’énergie récupérée par l’installation, en utilisant une partie de la vapeur produite par la combustion des déchets pour fournir de la chaleur et de l’eau chaude à 50 000 foyers à Vancouver et à Burnaby.

Le contrat d’exploitation et d’entretien est d’une durée de cinq ans, avec deux prolongations potentielles de cinq ans, pour un montant maximal de 245 millions de dollars pour les travaux d’exploitation, d’entretien et de remplacement des biens d’équipement dans l’installation de valorisation énergétique des déchets de la région métropolitaine de Vancouver à compter du 3 mars 2025.

« Nous sommes très fiers de continuer à travailler avec le Grand Vancouver pour offrir ce service de gestion des déchets sûr, fiable et essentiel à la région », a déclaré Denis Chesseron, Directeur Pays et Directeur général – Veolia Canada.. « En tant que leader mondial de la transformation écologique, nous ne voulons pas seulement offrir un service de haute qualité. Nous voulons établir des modèles de plus en plus efficaces basés sur notre expertise combinée. Veolia est actuellement présente dans 44 pays à travers le monde et notre objectif est de capitaliser sur notre expérience pour mener des projets ambitieux et performants. C’est ce que nous faisons ici à Burnaby, conformément à notre programme stratégique GreenUp dans lequel la production locale d’énergie bas carbone stimule la croissance : nous mettons à profit notre expertise pour aider à développer un système qui triplera la quantité d’énergie récupérée par l’installation pour fournir de la chaleur et de l’eau chaude au réseau local. »

Veolia exerce ses activités au Canada depuis 1978 en fournissant des services et des technologies dans les domaines de l’eau, des déchets et de l’énergie à des collectivités publiques et à des clients commerciaux. En plus de cette installation du Grand Vancouver, Veolia gère également 60 autres installations de valorisation énergétique des déchets dans le monde qui génèrent 5,76 térawatts d’énergie propre et 3 térawatts de chaleur. Veolia possède également une expérience importante et une grande expertise dans les systèmes d’exploitation de projets énergétiques de district. 

À PROPOS DE VEOLIA

Le groupe Veolia a pour ambition de devenir l’entreprise de référence en matière de transformation écologique. Présent sur les cinq continents avec 215 000 collaborateurs, le Groupe conçoit et déploie des solutions utiles et pratiques pour la gestion de l’eau, des déchets et de l’énergie qui contribuent à changer radicalement la situation actuelle. Par le biais de ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l’accès aux ressources, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler. En 2024, le groupe Veolia a fourni de l’eau potable à 111 millions d’habitants et des installations sanitaires à 98 millions, produit 42 millions de mégawattheures d’énergie et traité 65 millions de tonnes de déchets. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext : VIE) a réalisé un chiffre d’affaires consolidé de 44,7 milliards d’euros en 2024.
www.veolia.com 

CONTACT

Wesley Muir
Tél. : + 1 416 931 3826
wesley.muir@veolia.com

SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, March 6, 2025 /3BL/ – DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced a $45,000 commitment over the next three years to Eastern Charlotte Waterways (ECW) to support critical research and conservation efforts in the Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA). 

The funding will aid ECW’s ongoing work to manage invasive plant species, promote biodiversity, and implement conservation strategies to safeguard the MPA’s marine ecosystem. This initiative underscores DP World’s dedication to environmental sustainability and marks a significant step toward protecting one of Eastern Canada’s most ecologically important estuarine environments.

The partnership builds on ECW’s existing research into invasive plant species such as Phragmites australis (common reed), Frangula alnus (glossy buckthorn), and Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed), which threaten the estuary’s biodiversity. With DP World’s support, ECW will expand monitoring efforts, refine removal strategies, and engage local communities in conservation activities. 

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “At DP World, we recognize the importance of preserving and restoring natural habitats. Our partnership with Eastern Charlotte Waterways demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and meaningful environmental action. By supporting scientific research and conservation efforts, we aim to play a proactive role in preserving New Brunswick’s coastal environment for generations to come.”

Preliminary efforts, which began last year, included mapping invasive species across 13 sections of the estuary to identify priority areas for intervention. The next phase of the project will focus on targeted removal, restoration of native plant species, and long-term ecological monitoring to assess.

A Shared Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

As one of the last ecologically intact estuaries in the Bay of Fundy, the Musquash Estuary plays a vital role in supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species. Designated as a Marine Protected Area by the Canadian government, it faces increasing threats from invasive species that disrupt native ecosystems and alter habitat conditions. By supporting ECW’s scientific monitoring and restoration efforts, DP World is helping to preserve this unique coastal habitat.

Kalen Mawer, Executive Director at ECW, said: “Our partnership with DP World has enabled us to expand our research and conservation efforts in this sensitive habitat. Industry-NGO partnerships like this one are important drivers of efforts that can have benefits for rural communities and environments which may not always receive the attention they need.”

Charlotte Bartlett, Project Biologist at ECW, said: “This funding will enable us to implement more effective strategies for managing invasive species and protecting the estuary’s biodiversity. It represents a long-term investment in the health of one of Canada’s most significant marine environments.”

In addition to financial support, DP World is exploring opportunities for employee engagement in hands-on conservation activities, including fieldwork and restoration efforts, further reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility.

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
M: (+1) 704-605-6159
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About DP World 

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW.

For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

Aflac’s support of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., continues as they become one of the newest members of its Corporate Leadership Council. Aflac was also a founding supporter of the museum – the Smithsonian’s newest – when it opened to international acclaim in September 2016.

“Our company recognizes the importance of preserving our nation’s cultural heritage through research, collections, exhibitions and conservation,” Aflac Senior Vice President and General Counsel Audrey Tillman said. “Aflac is pleased to join other corporate leaders in helping the museum tell the American story through the lens of African American history and culture.”

The 400,000-square-foot museum – which is free and open to the public 364 days a year – is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. Over the last nine years, the museum’s 12 inaugural exhibitions, collection of over 44,000 objects, and an array of educational, public and digital programs have engaged over 11.7 million visitors in person and an additional 35 million users via the NMAAHC website.

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