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NEW YORK and LONDON, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Datamaran, the global leader in risk and governance intelligence software, today announced the launch of its Core Product – a powerful solution that helps companies quickly and confidently identify, manage, and disclose the ESG issues, risks, and opportunities most relevant for their business.

The launch of Datamaran Core marks the evolution of the company’s governance platform into the Datamaran Suite, offering two distinct solutions to meet organizations’ varying approaches and needs. Core supports in-house sustainability, legal, and risk teams in delivering decision-grade insights and managing regulatory alignment on topics such as climate change, resource use, consumers & end users, and business conduct – without the complexity and cost of a full governance platform.

“Core gives companies the capabilities they need to confidently run repeatable, audit-ready assessments while remaining agile in the face of shifting requirements,” said Marjella Lecourt-Alma, CEO and co-founder at Datamaran. “With Datamaran Core, organizations have the insights necessary to move from compliance burden to strategic advantage.”

How Companies Benefit

Datamaran Core addresses four key management challenges:

• Enhanced Efficiency & Automation – Core replaces static spreadsheets with streamlined, AI-assisted workflows, reducing manual effort and freeing up time for strategic action.

• Regulatory Alignment & Readiness – Its systematized, auditable methodology supports compliance with disclosure frameworks – keeping companies prepared amid a rapidly evolving landscape.

• Deeper Strategic Integration – With tools that support cross-functional collaboration, Core ensures ESG factors are embedded across corporate strategy, enterprise risk, and governance structures.

• Improved Quality & Focus – By enabling more frequent, organization-specific analyses, companies sharpen their focus on the most relevant topics – leading to better business alignment and more focused disclosures.

Purpose-Built Modules

Datamaran Core includes access to the following modules:

• Materiality Assessment – An audit-ready, evidence-based workflow to identify and prioritize sustainability topics.

• IRO Hub – Translates material topics into structured insights across impacts, risks, and opportunities.

• DMA Evaluate – Supports ongoing compliance and strategic agility with version tracking and reassessment prompts.

• Monitoring, Report Search & Regulatory Search – Surfaces key trends, peer benchmarks, and regulatory shifts.

• Datapoints Export + Assurance Pack – Helps prepare for internal and external audit processes.

Core Plus Community

Core users also gain exclusive access to Harbor+, the premium tier of Datamaran’s new global community for corporate sustainability professionals. Through Harbor+, clients benefit from:

• Member-only virtual and in-person events

• Direct access to ESG experts

• Exclusive research and insights, including the Quarterly Policy Brief

Find out more about the Core Product: https://www.datamaran.com/datamaran-core.

Contact: Helen Skeen, Senior PR and Content Manager: helen.skeen@datamaran.com

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With demand for critical minerals like copper surging, Hypermine’s laser-based hyperspectral mineralogy sensor, developed at VTT, boosts decision accuracy by hundredfold, improves profit by up to 10%, and slashes energy and water use.

ESPOO, Finland, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hypermine spinout of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has today announced the successful closure of its seed funding round. The funding round consists of private equity investments from Stephen Industries and Sage Enterprises, as well as an IPR investment from VTT. The funding will be used to strengthen Hypermine’s team, support current customers and acquire new customers, as well as achieve profitable growth.

The demand for minerals is rapidly increasing across multiple industries, driven by global urbanisation, the clean energy transition, and growing agricultural needs. Critical materials like iron and aluminum are essential for construction, while agriculture faces rising pressure to secure non-renewable minerals such as potash and phosphates for fertiliser production.

Clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles and battery storage systems, are driving unprecedented demand for minerals such as copper, cobalt, and lithium. Among them, copper has become a particular concern. Analysts warn that global supply is falling short of projected needs, raising alarms about the impact on climate transition targets. The shortage is influencing geopolitical strategies and prompting renewed attention to the role of mining technology. Rather than relying solely on increased exploration, the industry is looking to innovation in mineral processing and extraction methods to address the growing gap between supply and demand.

Finding ore is not enough, however. The lower the quality of ore, meaning the less of the minerals it contains, the more must be mined. This results in more waste, higher consumption of energy and water, poorer efficiency due to low recovery rates, and increased cost. For example, in Chile, the average coper ore grade has declined by 30% over 15 years. 

Hypermine’s technology, which combines laser illumination, hyperspectral sensing, and proprietary machine-learning algorithms, allows mine operators to sort the valuable minerals from the remaining mined material at the earliest stage of the mining process, improving resource recovery while minimizing the environmental impact. Mines can improve their profitability by 3-10% with the technology while extending their lifetime. Furthermore, Hypermine’s technology helps cut down energy use by 10%, and it can reduce ore flotation acids and water usage by 15%.

“Meeting society’s material needs without damaging the environment is not an easy undertaking. We want to make mining more efficient, which is key for mining companies to extract more minerals at lower costs, while also minimizing environmental impact and reducing the use of water, acids, and energy. We’ve already proven our technology in multiple different environments and have vast market potential. We are continuing to partner with major players in the global mining industry and have ambitious growth plans,” says Markku Makkonen, CEO of Hypermine.

“Hypermine is truly a breakthrough technology for the mining industry,” said Jake Greenberg, Managing Director at Sage Enterprises. “In the same way that sonar allowed navies to see enemy submarines, Hypermine’s laser-based hyperspectral sensors allow mining companies to see the minerals in their orebodies in real time, improving decision-making accuracy to ensure that valuable ore gets processed while waste rock goes to the dump. This means the future of mining will be significantly more sustainable and more profitable.”

Hypermine’s breakthrough innovation, broadband laser illumination, enables revealing mineral contents of ore surfaces remotely and under any environmental conditions. This makes it possible to use the technology already during the excavation stage, improving mining decisions significantly.

“Currently, decision-making is based on inaccurate 3D block models that represent large sections of the mine, covering between 3,000 and 10,000 tonnes of material. Hypermine enables decision-making at truck load resolution, approximately 100 to 400 tonnes, making ore grade identification hundred times more accurate,” elaborates Mikhail Mekhrengin, CTO of Hypermine.

Hypermine’s technology has been co-developed and validated with a leading mining company. The Hypermine product has ongoing pilots in the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and Canada. The technology’s implementations in mines include, e.g., rock face, muck pile, loading, and hauling.

“We pioneer cutting-edge technology to support mining providers in their most critical operations – from the excavation to ore pre-processing. Combining innovative techniques, precision engineering, and industry-leading expertise, we deliver reliable, high-performance solutions designed to perform with confidence and safety, even under the toughest mining conditions,” says Andrei Rupasov, CPO of Hypermine.

“The mining industry is facing declining yields and increasing environmental scrutiny globally while demand for minerals is set to increase,” said Tor-Oskar Karlberg, Investment Director at Stephen Industries. “As an investor, we’re focused on high-impact technologies with strong teams and potential to grow internationally. Hypermine fits this commitment and we’re confident in the team’s vision. We’re excited to support Hypermine on their mission as they scale their technology and business.”

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SHANGHAI, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi AppTec, a global company that provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services to enable companies in the pharmaceutical and life science industries, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved WuXi AppTec’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation of these targets affirms that the Company’s planned reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions aligns with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, underscoring WuXi AppTec’s commitment to meaningful action for a more sustainable future.

With the SBTi validation, WuXi AppTec commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, based on 2024 levels. The Company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel- and energy-related activities by 25% within the same timeframe (Scopes 1, 2, 3 are internationally recognized ways of classifying greenhouse gas emissions).

The SBTi enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play a pivotal role in combating the climate crisis. It develops standards, tools, and guidance that enable organizations to set GHG emissions reduction targets in line with what is required to keep global heating below catastrophic levels and achieve net-zero by 2050.

“SBTi validation of WuXi AppTec’s near-term targets marks an important milestone in our Company’s sustainability journey,” said Dr. Steve Yang, Co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and Chairman of WuXi AppTec’s ESG Committee. “This recognition underscores our commitment to corporate social responsibility, scientific rigor, and transparency of our greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts. WuXi AppTec is dedicated to supporting our customers in delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide, working together toward a healthier and more sustainable future.”

To achieve these targets, WuXi AppTec is implementing measures such as process optimization, equipment upgrades, infrastructure renovation, and technological innovations to enhance energy efficiency. The Company is also increasing its use of renewable energy by purchasing green electricity and installing photovoltaic power generation facilities. These efforts aim to progressively reduce carbon emissions within operational boundaries. Furthermore, WuXi AppTec is collaborating with suppliers to reduce absolute GHG emissions associated with purchased goods and services, fostering progress toward a low-carbon supply chain.

As an enabler of innovation, a trusted partner, and a contributor to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, WuXi AppTec strategically integrates sustainability priorities like most of the customers into its global business operations. The Company has received an AA rating in the MSCI ESG ratings for four consecutive years, inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the same duration, and an A- Leadership rating in the CDP Climate Change rating for three consecutive years. WuXi AppTec has also been recognized as an Industry and Regional ESG Top-Rated Company by Morningstar Sustainalytics and received an A Leadership rating in the CDP Water Security rating, as well as a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability rating.

To further its commitment to sustainability, WuXi AppTec has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) as a supplier partner.

About WuXi AppTec

As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industry to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients. Through its unique business models, WuXi AppTec’s integrated, end-to-end services include chemistry drug CRDMO (Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization), biology discovery, preclinical testing and clinical research services, helping customers improve the productivity of advancing healthcare products through cost-effective and efficient solutions. WuXi AppTec received an AA ESG rating from MSCI for the fourth consecutive year in 2024 and its open-access platform is enabling around 6,000 customers from over 30 countries to improve the health of those in need – and to realize the vision that “every drug can be made and every disease can be treated.”

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Ira Subaru’s Contribution Embodies Group 1’s Philanthropic Legacy

DANVERS, Mass., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ira Subaru, located on Andover St. in Danvers, will present a check totaling $41,038 to the Essex County Habitat for Humanity on June 18. Additionally, Ira Subaru employees will roll up their sleeves by volunteering their time to help build a home for a well-deserving family selected by Habitat for Humanity. 

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. It helps families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance needed to build better lives for themselves.

The check presentation, along with the volunteer home-building event, will take place:

9 a.m., Wed., June 18, 2025
436 Asbury St.
Hamilton, MA

Management from Ira Subaru and Subaru of New England are expected 
to be on hand for the check presentation.

“Habitat for Humanity does a phenomenal job of helping families get a leg up on owning their own place to live, and we’re proud to support such a worthwhile organization, not only financially but also with our employees’ volunteering their time to help construct the home,” said Roscoe Robinson, General Manager of Ira Subaru.

“Supporting local communities is part of our DNA, and our donation represents Ira Subaru and Group 1’s legacy of positive change that will benefit future generations.”

Ira Subaru is part of Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, Inc., one of the country’s largest owners of automobile dealers and franchises. Group 1 has a long history of supporting local communities through its philanthropic activities, and this donation to Habitat for Humanity is yet another example of that decades-long commitment.

About Essex County Habitat for Humanity

Essex County Habitat for Humanity is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the world. Essex County Habitat builds and repairs decent, safe, and affordable homes in partnership with the families who need them. Each partner family works at least 240 sweat equity hours alongside volunteers to build their home and then carries an affordable 30-year mortgage. Since it was established in 1985, the affiliate has delivered on their mission for more than 190 families in Essex County.

To help fund their work, Essex County Habitat operates a ReStore, located in Lawrence, where they sell quality new and previously owned furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at greatly reduced prices. To donate, volunteer, or learn more, please visit EssexCountyHabitat.org

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 261 automotive dealerships, 332 franchises, and 39 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 36 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations at www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, and www.facebook.com/group1auto.

Media Contact:

Lori Talanian
Director of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
617-680-5455
ltalanian@group1auto.com 

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The BayPort Foundation today announced it has awarded $100,000 in 12 different scholarship types to a total of 36 member students in the surrounding local communities attending a college, university, trade, or vocational school.

Since 1961, BayPort Credit Union has supported member students in funding their educational pursuits. Over that time, it has awarded over $1 million in scholarships. Today, the credit union’s philanthropic arm, the BayPort Foundation, continues its mission to enrich members’ lives by providing tuition assistance. Scholarship applications are scored on financial need, academic achievements, school and community involvement, and a written essay. In addition, students must be pursuing a degree or certification at an accredited college, university, trade, or vocational school.

This year, the BayPort Foundation introduced two new scholarships: the Julie Heldreth Memorial Scholarship and the Wright Family Scholarship. Both scholarships are family gifts to the BayPort Foundation Legacy Giving Program, which honors those who share BayPort’s commitment and philanthropic efforts.

BayPort has partnered with WAVY-TV NBC and WVBT-FOX43 to honor its 2025 scholarship recipients as part of the BayPort Foundation Scholarship Salute recognition program. The Scholarship Salute will air daily between June 23 and July 27. For more information and to view the entire voluntary series beginning on June 23, please visit BayPort’s YouTube channel.

The BayPort Foundation 2025 scholarship recipients are as follows:

Beard-Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Abel Lynerd, Warwick High School
Adriana DeGuzman, Tallwood High School
Ameerah Newby, Heritage High School
Ashlyn Martel, Hickory High School
Charles Moore, III, Phoebus High School
Olivia Jackson, Isle of Wight Academy

Burton P. Hill Scholarship
Grace Handle, Emory & Henry University

Directors Scholarship
Ashton Collins, James Madison University
Breanna Patierno, Pennsylvania State University
Carson Cunningham, Virginia Tech
Christopher Freshwater, American University
Jourdan Johnson, Regent University
Makenna Gruchow, Liberty University
Panisha Johnson, Old Dominion University

Donald I. Steppe Memorial Scholarship
Christian Diggs, Virginia Peninsula Community College

George R. Dudley, Jr. Scholarship
Natalee Harris, Kecoughtan High School

Julie Heldreth Memorial Scholarship
Cameron Cheek, Virginia Peninsula Community College
Malakye Brown, Virginia Peninsula Community College

McGee Family Scholarship
Allison King, Virginia Peninsula Community College

Rowe Family Scholarship
Katie Dodson, Old Dominion University

Student-Run Credit Union Member Scholarship
Alexander Gabbert, Summit Christian Academy
Joshua Ray, Heritage High School
Mikayla Parker, King’s Fork High School
Sarah Campbell, Texas Christian University
Shelby Moore, Poquoson High School
Willard Davenport, III, Kecoughtan High School

Tuition Booster Scholarship
Aaron Thompson, Old Dominion University
Chanel White, Norfolk State University
Jenae Tynes, Liberty University
Lauren Wasilausky, ECPI University
Lori Allen, Virginia Peninsula Community College
Nathalia Matthews, Virginia Peninsula Community College

Wiatt Memorial Apprentice School Scholarship
Isaiah Washington, TBD
Melissa Westphal, Saint Leo University

Wright Family Apprentice School Scholarship
Johnathan Walker, Old Dominion University
Peter Cortapasso, Old Dominion University

About BayPort
BayPort Foundation is the charitable arm of BayPort Credit Union, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, and was established to extend the credit union’s philosophy of “people helping people.” The Foundation is an extension of the credit union’s charitable giving. BayPort Credit Union commits more than half a million dollars in annual corporate donations and pays all the Foundation’s overhead to ensure that 100% of the Foundation donations support its mission. For more information, visit bayportfoundation.org.

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TUCSON, Ariz., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, launched a campaign to protect the federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which are set to expire at the end of this year, and hosted a roundtable to encourage attendees to help expand the campaign’s reach.

As part of the initiative, community members were invited to sign a petition at www.unidosus.org/creditosdesalud to show their support for keeping health insurance affordable. Speakers urged participants to share the petition within their networks, highlighting that every signature helps elevate the voices of Arizonans who rely on these federal tax credits to access essential care and maintain financial stability.

During the event, held at the Community Foundation Campus in Tucson, panelists discussed how the elimination of these federal tax subsidies could affect more than 300,000 people in Arizona — including thousands of Latino families — who currently rely on the EPTCs to keep their health coverage affordable through HealthCare.gov.

The roundtable brought together community leaders, public health experts and local government representatives and more than 40 attendees to discuss the potential consequences of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) in Arizona.

“The conversations at today’s roundtable made one thing clear: the potential elimination of these health tax credits is an alarming threat to 300,000 Arizonans,” stated Carmen Feliciano, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at UnidosUS. “For a family earning around $30,000 a year, the estimated annual premiums could increase between $3,000 and $4,000, and this could put health coverage out of reach for working families across the state. That’s a crisis we can’t afford to ignore.”

“This isn’t about politics— it’s about people’s lives,” added Monica Sandschafer, Arizona State Director, Mi Familia en Acción. “These tax credits have helped working families stay healthy, afford their medications and get the care they need without falling into financial hardship.”

“The success of this event — and the strong response to the petition — shows that Arizona’s communities are coming together with urgency and determination to protect access to affordable health care,” said Enrique Davis-Mazlum, Arizona State Director of Policy and Advocacy at UnidosUS. “This is just the first step in a long-term strategy to ensure our communities don’t lose critical protections.”

This dialogue is part of UnidosUS’s 2025 strategy to protect and expand health and economic security for working families, including Latino communities. In Arizona and across the country, the organization will continue creating spaces for conversation and action — ensuring that public policies reflect the realities and needs of the people who rely on them most.

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NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — W. P. Carey (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC), a leading net lease REIT specializing in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. Prepared in reference to disclosure standards established by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the report summarizes W. P. Carey’s progress and achievements across corporate responsibility initiatives, focused on the company’s environmental, social and governance objectives. It can be viewed and downloaded from W. P. Carey’s website at www.wpcarey.com/corporate-responsibility.

Notable highlights and recognitions:

• Pursued solar opportunities via CareySolar^®, increasing total solar in the portfolio to approximately 30 megawatts (MW).
• Completed inaugural double materiality assessment.
• Continued to prioritize green leasing, increasing the percentage of leases with green lease provisions to more than 30% as of year-end 2024.
• Established first emissions reduction target, for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
• Increased tenant enrollment in electricity usage data reporting to more than 60% as a percentage of portfolio square footage.
• Completed first carbon-neutral construction project.
• Certified as a Great Place to Work^® in the U.S. for the third consecutive year and in the Netherlands for the first time.
• Maintained a “1” Governance QualityScore Rating from Institutional Shareholder Services. 

Jason Fox, Chief Executive Officer and President, W. P. Carey said: “Guided by our commitments to Investing for the Long Run and Doing Good While Doing Well, we’ve made significant strides in advancing our corporate responsibility goals—efforts that support our core business objectives and future growth. By keeping sustainability, social impact and strong governance at the forefront of our business, we’re able to align our actions with our values while continuing to focus on delivering long-term value for our stakeholders.”

W. P. Carey Inc.

W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate, which includes 1,614 net lease properties covering approximately 177 million square feet and a portfolio of 78 self-storage operating properties as of March 31, 2025. With offices in New York, London, Amsterdam and Dallas, the company remains focused on investing primarily in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse and retail properties located in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe, under long-term net leases with built-in rent escalations.

www.wpcarey.com 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. Federal securities laws. The comments of Mr. Fox are examples of forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause W. P. Carey’s actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those anticipated. Other unknown or unpredictable risks or uncertainties, like the risks related to fluctuating interest rates, the impact of inflation on our tenants and us, the effects of pandemics and global outbreaks of contagious diseases, and domestic or geopolitical crises, such as terrorism, military conflict, war or the perception that hostilities may be imminent, political instability or civil unrest, or other conflict, and those additional risk factors discussed in reports that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), could also have material adverse effects on our future results, performance or achievements. Discussions of some of these other important factors and assumptions are contained in W. P. Carey’s filings with the SEC and are available at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, including Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in W. P. Carey’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. 

Institutional Investors:
Peter Sands
1 (212) 492-1110
institutionalir@wpcarey.com

Individual Investors:
W. P. Carey Inc.
1 (212) 492-8920
ir@wpcarey.com

Press Contact:
Anna McGrath
1 (212) 492-1166
amcgrath@wpcarey.com

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Total helps put FirstEnergy on pace to exceed 2025 tree donation goal

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Employee volunteers from Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have planted more than 2,000 company-donated trees across the company’s Maryland and West Virginia service territory in 2025 as part of its commitment to the environment and sustainability.

Michele Dellinger, Advanced Forestry Specialist and Lead of Potomac Edison’s Green Team: “Local tree plantings are an important way to demonstrate our commitment to the environment while also helping to enhance community green spaces across our service territory.”

Potomac Edison’s Green Team is a group of employees who volunteer their time and talents to support a wide variety of environmental initiatives. The Green Team volunteers planted trees and pollinator gardens in several areas this spring while also participating in multiple tree giveaways. The plantings and giveaways included:

• Emmitsburg, Maryland: Volunteers partnered with Stream Link Education and the town of Emmitsburg to plant 200 trees near Toms Creek that will improve storm water runoff and creek water quality.
• Grantsville, Maryland: Green Team members, park staff and other volunteers planted more than 1,000 bare-root evergreens at New Germany State Park.
• Middletown, Maryland: Volunteers planted 50 trees in celebration of Arbor Day.
• Mount Savage, Maryland: Volunteers planted 100 saplings at Evergreen Heritage Center, a historic property on 130 acres that provides hands-on enrichment programs that benefit Western Maryland.
• Martinsburg, West Virginia: Volunteers gave away approximately 200 flowering dogwood trees at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as part of an Earth Day event.

Approximately 22,000 trees have already been planted at parks and nature reserves throughout FirstEnergy’s six-state service territory so far this year. Tree plantings and giveaways support FirstEnergy’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote the responsible use of natural resources and further the advancement of sustainable practices.

FirstEnergy’s 10 Green Teams consist of employees from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia. The groups partner with state park systems, watershed and recycling groups, garden clubs, schools and other environmentally focused organizations to support FirstEnergy’s commitment to building a brighter and more sustainable future.

To arrange a tree planting with Potomac Edison’s Green Team, please contact Michele Dellinger at mdellinger@firstenergycorp.com. For more information about FirstEnergy’s commitment to environmental initiatives, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/environmental.

Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and about 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on X @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at facebook.com/PotomacEdison.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.

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ATLANTA, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As New Year’s fitness resolutions fade, the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta is calling on women to prioritize their wellbeing through their “Women Choosing Wellness” campaign.

Designed for women who do it all—career, caregiving, community leadership, and more—the Ladies Athletic Club is a holistic wellness community where Atlanta’s women gather to connect, recharge, and move with purpose through weekly athletic clinics, exclusive socials, and private wellness activities.

“We created the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta to be a space where ambitious women can prioritize themselves without guilt,” said Kereen Henry, co-founder of the Ladies Athletic Club. “This is where fitness meets fun, and sisterhood meets self-care,” added co-founder Brooke Goldman Moore. “It’s all about joining a community and coming home to yourself.”

Starting July 1, Henry and Moore are inviting 200 women to make a bold recommitment this summer to movement, sisterhood, and self-care through membership in the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta.

Members of the Ladies Athletic Club gain access to:

• Private athletic clinics with certified instructors in golf, tennis, and more
• Exclusive wellness experiences like rooftop yoga and sound healing
• Access to members-only curated events, including private Lululemon shopping and Jordyn Woods’ new detox studio
• A vibrant network of women who lead with authenticity and kindness

Club membership goes beyond the tangible perks—it’s the community of authentic and kind women that current members note as the most impactful.

“I was looking for real friends,” said Umi Abdul-Mateen, a proud member who joined shortly after learning about the Ladies Athletic Club on social media. “During a tough time in my life, I was made Member of the Month. I felt seen, respected, and loved. That’s the kind of community this is—just fun, movement, and women who genuinely support each other.”

The Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta has a vibrant calendar of events for its members this summer. Each activity is curated to give its members an elevated, holistic wellness experience, while connecting with women who move with purpose and lead with power. Upcoming events include a co-ed pilates session, a networking cocktail hour, and a weekend-long wellness retreat—all for Ladies Athletic Club members only. 

To learn more about becoming a member of the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta and their upcoming events, visit https://www.ladiesathleticclubatl.com.

About the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta:

Founded in 2023, The Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta is a premier social club dedicated to empowering professional women through wellness, friendship, and community in a sophisticated, supportive setting. The club offers a unique blend of events and activities tailored to enrich the lives of women in Atlanta. From golf and tennis clinics for all skill levels to yoga and Pilates sessions, they provide regular opportunities for personal growth and athletic development. With over 30,000 followers and hundreds of active members, LACA is redefining what it means to connect, play, and grow.

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SOURCE Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta

OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – On June 25, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will provide a walkthrough of the Canadian Federal Plastics Registry excel submission form (2024_FPR_DATA_EN_v1). In this webinar, Claigan will preview the various tabs and pull-down menus, explaining each as they go.

By September 29, 2025, importers and producers of consumer plastic packaging and electronics will need to submit their 2024 volumes of each plastic in their products and packaging. By September 29, 2026, importers and producers of a wider range of plastic products (including professional electronics and packaging, apparel, automotive, construction, and agriculture) will need to report their plastics data to the Canadian Federal Plastics Registry. The 2026 deadline will also apply to plastic waste generated by businesses.

Combining technical ‘know-how’ and humour, Claigan will explain (orally and visually) the different elements of the Federal Plastics Registry reporting form. 

Key topics will include:

• Overview of required plastics data
• Summary of plastics registry submission form
• Explanation of plastic products data fields
• Explanation of waste disposal data fields
• How to collect and summarize plastics data
• How to turn corporate plastics data into submission form entries

Note – due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on June 25th.

Webinars – Walkthrough of Canadian Plastics Registry Submission Form
Date: 25 June 2025
Time: 10am and 2pm
Duration: 1 hour including Q&A
To Register: 
10am – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CBfFHKD0SfC13hmqORhktA
2pm – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s2sApMlrSB2FY9BwcevJzA 

or on Claigan’s Website at www.claigan.com/webinars

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is the leader in Plastics Registry compliance.  Claigan has completed plastics registry data for hundreds of consumer and professional products.  Claigan is an ISO 17025 certified laboratory, expert consultancy, and is dedicated to providing practical solutions for supply chain due diligence and social responsibility. 

At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: Less Journey, More Results.

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SOURCE Claigan Environmental Inc.