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Global Top Medical Tourism Destinations Report 2021: Why the Top 20 Destination Countries are Where They are Today

DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Medical Tourism – Top 20 Global Destinations» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Medical Tourism – Top 20 Global Destinations» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Medical Tourism – top 20 global destinations examines why the top 20 destination countries are where they are today.

Global medical tourism is increasing annually. What is changing rapidly is each country’s share of the total, and the type of medical tourist they are attracting. It highlights those countries that are or are becoming major destinations, why, and what they are doing to promote their country.

This report investigates current and potential opportunities for medical tourism by analysing inbound numbers by country, and revenue.

Most medical tourism reports are out of date by the time they are published, so this one works in a new way. Using a global medical tourism database that is updated weekly, the bespoke report is compiled within 5 working days using the latest information available.

Reason to Buy

Every country and organisation needs to update and refine its medical tourism strategy and to do that they need to know the latest on which countries are doing well, who goes there, the treatment they seek and why they go there.

This report is essential reading to any organisation serious about medical tourism.

Country specific details include:

Inbound medical tourism numbers
Inbound health and wellness tourism numbers
Overview
Potential
Medical tourism numbers in detail
Problems with medical tourism numbers in
Medical tourism numbers targets
Health tourism numbers in
Health tourism numbers targets
Medical tourism visas
Where medical tourists come from
Why inbound medical tourists go there
Inbound medical tourism treatments
Hospitals and clinics in medical tourism
Target markets by country
Medical tourism promotion
Medical tourism financial incentives and grants
Medical tourism at airports and airlines
Health tourism
Health tourism promotion
Health tourism financial incentives and grants
Medical tourism revenue
Health tourism revenue
Medical tourism revenue targets
Domestic medical tourism
Medical tourism regulation
Medical tourism price regulation
Medical tourism treatment and other problems
Promotional bodies

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Global EV Battery Swapping For Two- and Three-Wheeler Markets, 2019-2020 & 2030

DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «EV Battery Swapping For Two- and Three-Wheeler Market: By Service Type (Pay-Per-Use Model, Subscription Model), Battery Type…

DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «EV Battery Swapping For Two- and Three-Wheeler Market: By Service Type (Pay-Per-Use Model, Subscription Model), Battery Type (Lead Acid, Li-Ion), Vehicle Type (Two-Wheeler, Three-Wheeler) – Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The growing pollution levels in many countries are the primary factors fueling the popularity of electric vehicles. Moreover, the rising requirement for electric two- and three-wheelers in ride hailing and sharing services and the growing deployment of electric three-wheelers for goods and passenger transportation are pushing up the sales of electric two- and electric three-wheelers across the world. The lack of proper charging facilities and the frequent charging requirements of these vehicles pose big problems for vehicle owners.

As a result, many organizations are focusing on developing vehicles equipped with battery-swapping features. This eliminates the requirement for the ownership of batteries by the owners of the electric vehicles. Instead, the batteries are owned and supplied by the swapping service providers. The separation of the batteries from the electric vehicles reduces the costs of electric vehicles. This, in turn, makes the prices of electric vehicles either similar to or in some cases, lower than internal engine combustion (ICE) automobiles.

The global EV battery swapping for two- and three-wheeler market is predicted to surge from 2020 to 2030. The growing popularity of electric scooter sharing service is a key factor fueling the progress of the market. These services have witnessed a sharp rise in popularity in North America in recent years. This is because these services offer better last-mile connectivity and hyper-localized services in comparison to other shared mobility services.

Across the globe, the EV battery swapping for two- and three-wheeler market is currently registering the highest growth in Asia-Pacific (APAC), as per the observations the publisher. In this region, the market is presently booming in India and China, mainly because of the high population density and the high usage of two-wheelers in these countries. The market is also rapidly progressing in Taiwan, on account of the growing popularity of battery swapping in the country.

Hence, it can be said without any doubt that the market would demonstrate rapid expansion throughout the world in the forthcoming years, primarily because of the growing deployment of electric two- and three-wheelers and the rising requirement for battery swapping, on account of the lack of proper charging infrastructure and high prices of lithium-ion batteries, around the world.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1. Research Background

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

Chapter 4. Market Indicators
4.1 Global Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
4.2 Global Electric Three-Wheeler Market
4.3 Global Home Charger Deployment
4.4 Global EVSE Installation

Chapter 5. Industry Outlook
5.1 Voice of Industry Experts/KOLs
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.3 Value Chain Analysis
5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 6. Impact of COVID-19 on Global EV Battery Swapping Market
6.1 Impact of COVID-19 on EV Battery Swapping Market

Chapter 7. Regulatory Framework

Chapter 8. Technological Trends
8.1 Robotic Systems for EV Battery Swapping
8.2 Li-Ion-Battery-Based Electric Rickshaws

Chapter 9. EV Charging Station Market Overview
9.1 EV Charging Station Market Size and Forecast
9.1.1 Home Charger
9.1.2 Public AC chargers
9.1.3 Public DC chargers
9.2 EV Charging infrastructure outlook, by Geography (2014-2030)

Chapter 10. Micro Mobility Market Size and Overview
10.1 By Service Type
10.2 By Region
10.3 Rides by Service Type

Chapter 11. Battery Swapping in Electric Two- and Three-Wheeler
11.1 Comparative Study of Battery Swapping in Two/Three-Wheeler, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicle
11.2 Battery Swapping in business-to-Business (B2B) Application, Market Size and Forecast (2019-2030)
11.2.1 Moto-taxi/Two-wheeler hailing
11.2.2 Scooter sharing
11.2.3 Scooter/Motorcycle rental
11.2.4 Others
11.3 Battery Swapping Market Size and Forecast, by Vehicle Category (2019-2030)
11.3.1 E-scooter
11.3.2 E-motorcycle
11.3.3 Kick Scooter
11.3.4 Passenger Carrier Three-Wheeler
11.3.5 Load Carrier Three-Wheeler
11.3.6 Others

Chapter 12. Global Market Size and Forecast
12.1 By Service Type
12.2 By Battery Type
12.3 By Vehicle Type
12.3.1 Two-Wheeler Battery Swapping Market, by Service Type
12.3.2 Three-Wheeler Battery Swapping Market, by Service Type
12.4 By Region

Chapter 13. North America Market Size and Forecast

Chapter 14. Europe Market Size and Forecast

Chapter 15. APAC Market Size and Forecast

Chapter 16. RoW Market Size and Forecast

Chapter 17. Major Markets: Segment Analysis
17.1 Overview

Chapter 18. Competitive Landscape
18.1 List of Key Players and Their Offerings
18.2 Partnership Between EV Manufacturers and Swapping Station/Service Providers
18.3 Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players
18.4 Product Benchmarking of Key Players
18.5 Strategic Developments of Key Players

Chapter 19. Global Case Studies
19.1 Case 1: Gogoro Inc.
19.2 Case 2: Ola Electric Mobility
19.3 Case 3: IONEX KWANG YANG MOTOR CO. LTD. (Kymco)
19.4 Case 4: SUN Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
19.5 Case 5: NIO Power

Chapter 20. Appendix

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OwnersBox is Bringing Weekly Fantasy Sports to Missouri Participants

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — OwnersBox, an innovative sport-tech company behind the new Weekly Fantasy Sports (WFS) platform, is ecstatic to announce that their game is available to fantasy sports players in Missouri.

The Missouri Gaming Commission issued OwnersBox a Paid Fantasy Sports Contest Operator license after a four-month process that required extensive background checks on operators/key employees, financials, key policies on responsible…

OwnersBox launched their game-changing product to most U.S. markets and Canada on Sept. 5, 2020. They will be one of only eight paid fantasy sports operators licensed in the state of Missouri and the first to offer this weekly concept.

Brian Kipp, OwnersBox CEO, stated, «Missouri is a key market in our overall growth strategy. Our legal and compliance teams worked efficiently with the Missouri agents to ensure our platform, policies and structure met the high standards set by the Gaming Commission. I am very pleased that users in Missouri now have the opportunity to play on our new, engaging weekly fantasy sports platform.»

In recent months, OwnersBox has entered into strategic partnerships and welcomed NFL quarterback Drew Brees as an investor and spokesperson.

Missouri-based players will be able to participate on the OwnersBox platform starting January 27.

OwnersBox Fantasy Sports is available via the web at www.ownersbox.com, or on mobile at the Apple App store and Google Play store.

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Twitter: @OwnersBox
Instagram: @OwnersBox

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All-new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Available Now at Cocoa Hyundai

COCOA, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For the new model year, Hyundai has given its popular midsize crossover utility vehicle a mid-generation facelift. The slight redesign includes updated design cues and content throughout the vehicle’s interior and exterior, including even its powertrain options. For example, a new Smartstream 2.5L turbocharged engine is now available beneath the hood of the Santa Fe.

In Cocoa, Florida, the all-new <a…

In Cocoa, Florida, the all-new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is already available in one local dealership’s inventory: Cocoa Hyundai. The dealership’s staff has provided an informative model research page dedicated to the model, helping shoppers learn what’s new in the midsize crossover as well as providing easy access to inventory and a form where customers can request additional information.

This is just one of many such pages, as the website hosts a rather expansive resource for shoppers to utilize whenever shopping for a new vehicle. All of the brand’s models are detailed on different pages, and shoppers can even see how these models compare to some of their competitors by checking out competitive comparison pages as well.

Shoppers in the area that might be interested in a new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe of their own are encouraged to head over to the dealership’s website, http://www.cocoahyundai.com, to find its dedicated page. There they can learn all about the new model and find one that suits their needs. Any specific questions that arise throughout the shopping process can be directed to the sales desk at 321-631-2444. Cocoa Hyundai is located at 1825 West King St. in Cocoa.

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Redesigned Midsize 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Crossover Available at Coastal Hyundai

MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — It wasn’t that long ago that the Hyundai Santa Fe entered its fourth generation, but the automaker has already decided to create even more value for fans of the midsize crossover with a mid-generation redesign. With a new powertrain option, a host of design enhancements, new features and technologies and much more, the <a target="_blank"…

The all-new model is already available for purchase to customers located in Melbourne, Florida, and the surrounding area courtesy of Coastal Hyundai. The local dealership has the midsize crossover in stock, and its staff has even added an informative model research page to its ever-growing resource of information for car shoppers. This new page, dedicated to the new 2021 Santa Fe, joins many others like it and details the redesigned model specifically.

The page highlights many of the changes and upgrades found in the model, like its new Smartstream engine option and the new top-of-the-line Calligraphy Edition trim level. Shoppers can not only find this page, but several pages dedicated to the other 2021 Hyundai models, and many from older model years as well.

Residents of Melbourne or the surrounding area that find their interests piqued by this new midsize crossover can find this page on the dealership’s website, http://www.coastalhyundai.com. Specific questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe or anything else related to the car-buying process can be directed to the sales team at 321-499-2999. Coastal Hyundai is located at 915 New Haven Ave. in Melbourne.

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TJ Watson, Coastal Hyundai, 888-928-4762, tjwatson123@yahoo.com

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Brose North America Dually Recognized for Workplace Excellence, Winner of Two National Workplace Awards

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Brose North America, family-owned automotive supplier and industry-leader in mechatronics, announces today workplace excellence accolades awarded by two industry-leading organizations, Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and the Top Workplaces USA. For the Best and Brightest award, three Brose locations were named as top workplaces by an independent research firm that evaluates each facility in various categories, including compensation and benefits; employee engagement and retention; recruitment, diversity and inclusion; work-life balance and community initiatives. For the Top Workplaces USA 2021, all Brose locations in the U.S. were honored following an employee-wide vote and direct feedback. This is the third consecutive year that Brose North America is being recognized for achievements in human resources, employee satisfaction and workplace engagement.

«Brose North America’s workforce emulates our organization’s founding principles, with a collective vision for family, innovation, respect, success and team. We know our people are our greatest asset. Their resilience, endless ability to innovate and accountability have led our organization to new heights during challenging times,» said Wilm Uhlenbecker, President, Brose North America. «Brose was built on family values and these awards, in recognition of a culture that has been embraced and built up, is rewarding.»

In addition to hosting more than 300 training programs annually, a number of new programs are recently implemented across Brose’s Michigan locations to support the company’s focus on career development and talent retention. Last year, Brose’s human resources department launched the Brose Skills Matrix, an online training system that identifies skills gaps for continuous improvement in real-time on a regional level. Brose also founded several new employee resource groups in late 2020 to help further the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

«Developing effective and inclusive employee training is critical to Brose’s success and the enrichment of the communities in which Brose operates,» said Lisa Basila, Vice President Human Resources, Brose North America. «Our leadership is deeply committed to high quality programs to drive forward and celebrate the diverse workforce of tomorrow.»

Brose is a leader in mechatronics—the integration of mechanics, electrics, electronics and sensors—and a 2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Excellence in Human Resources award recipient. Brose was also honored with the Michigan Top Workplace awards in 2018 and 2019 and Best & Brightest Companies to Work for Metro Detroit in 2019 and 2020.

About Best and Brightest
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program of MichBusiness (formally Michigan Business and Professional Association) that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Atlanta, Boston, Charlette, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2021. Visit thebestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

About Energage, LLC
Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Energage (formerly known as WorkplaceDynamics) is a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools that help leaders to unlock potential, inspire performance, and achieve amazing results within their organizations. The research partner behind the Top Workplaces program, Energage has surveyed more than 47,000 organizations representing well over 16 million employees in the United States.

About Brose
Brose is the world’s fourth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. The company develops and produces mechatronic systems for vehicle doors and seats as well as electric motors, drives and electronics, among others for steering, brakes, transmissions and engine cooling. More than 26,000 employees at 63 locations in 23 countries generate 6.3 billion euros in sales. Every other new vehicle worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product.

About Brose North America
Brose has been a committed partner to the North American market since 1993. The mechatronics specialist now counts twelve locations across Canada, the United States and Mexico and employs approximately 6,000 people in the region. The entire range of Brose products is manufactured throughout the North American facilities, door modules and seat systems to drives and electronics.

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Holland America Line Offers Sweet Savings this Valentine’s Day with 10% Bonus Gift Cards

Digital gift cards make shopping easy and can be personalized with a holiday theme

SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line is enticing romantics to surprise their sweetheart with the gift of cruise travel this Valentine’s Day with a Holland America Line gift card. A special <a target="_blank"…

Digital gift cards make shopping easy and can be personalized with a holiday theme

Sweetheart holiday promotion offers 10% bonus value to the purchase of a Holland America Line gift card.

Bonus gift cards boost cruise values for travelers planning ahead:

Purchase $500 gift card, receive $50 bonus gift card = $550.
Purchase $1000 gift card, receive $100 bonus gift card = $1,110.
Purchase 2 x $1000 gift cards, receive $200 in bonus gift cards = $2,200.

Cruisers can purchase a digital Holland America Line gift card here for instant or scheduled delivery — perfect for the last-minute shopper. Gift cards also can be sent in the form of a physical card mailed to the recipient and come in a variety of designs for personalization, including a Valentine’s Day edition.

Apply Gift Cards and Bonus to Future Bookings for Bigger Cruise Value
A Holland America Line gift card can be applied to any cruise booking in US dollars, and select itineraries in 2021, 2022 and 2023 are now open. In addition to a cruise, gift cards can be applied on all bookings toward precruise purchases such as shore excursions or added to a shipboard account for onboard spending, including specialty restaurants, gift shop, spa services, gratuities, shore excursions, beverages and more.

Gift cards also can be applied to bookings made under Holland America Line’s View & Verandah promotion that runs through Feb. 28, 2021, adding even more value. With View & Verandah, guests receive stateroom upgrades, a Signature Beverage Package, free one-night specialty dining, 10% off all shore excursions, 50% reduced deposit and free and reduced fares for kids. A booking bonus includes free Wi-Fi when booked by February 2.

For more information about Holland America Line and the promotions, contact a travel advisor or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs.

In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.

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Lawsuit Filed Against California Dept Of Fish & Wildlife For Approving Ballona Wetlands Project That Destroys Wildlife Habitat And Ignores Climate Change

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A lawsuit has been filed by Defend Ballona Wetlands and two individuals, Molly Basler and Robert van de Hoek, in Los Angeles…

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A lawsuit has been filed by Defend Ballona Wetlands and two individuals, Molly Basler and Robert van de Hoek, in Los Angeles Superior Court, challenging California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s (CDFW) approval of an environmental impact report that would allow for the complete destruction of the fragile Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, the last wetlands on the Los Angeles coast. This misguided project would mostly benefit SoCalGas, operators of a dangerous gas storage field under the reserve. Ballona’s approximately 640 acres have been owned by the public since 2003 and are a treasured resource.

«Our Governor’s cabinet members just announced a series of initiatives that support ‘Nature Based Solutions’ to counter climate change. So, how does Governor Newsom justify a project to bulldoze and excavate more than 2.5 million cubic yards of soil, paving the way for a new fossil fuel infrastructure for the aging gas storage field under this ecological reserve?» asked attorney Bryan Pease.

The petitioners claim CDFW failed to respond adequately to comments made by numerous organizations and community members – especially related to climate change and to endangered and other imperiled species at Ballona.

«It’s outrageous CDFW did not address the fact that hundreds of acres, filled with plants, animals and soils, would be destroyed, even though they store and sequester carbon now. Protecting carbon in place is crucial. Yet, their plan would obliterate a mosaic of habitats so that a salt marsh might sequester carbon in 100 years? We don’t have 100 years!» exclaimed Molly Basler, a Climate Reality Leader, trained by Al Gore, and a candidate for LA City Council.

Wildlife biologist Robert van de Hoek has done field observations at Ballona for 30 years. He notes concerns raised by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which are outlined in the lawsuit.

«The State cannot legally dismiss the many documented sightings of endangered species and species on the California List of Species of Special Concern. The law says they must address those species, and, in many cases, they did not. The ‘Nature Based Solution’ at Ballona is to protect the landscape, not to experiment with it,» explained van de Hoek.

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Lawsuit Filed Challenging State Fish & Wildlife Approval of Bulldozing Project at the Ballona Wetlands on the Los Angeles Coast

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A community environmental group filed a lawsuit today challenging California fish & wildlife officials’ highly controversial approval last month of a project that would bulldoze the cherished Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, located north of Los Angeles International Airport. Protect Ballona Wetlands’ petition for writ of mandate asks the Los Angeles Superior Court to set aside all approvals, alleging numerous violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The petition alleges that the project proposed was not adequately described, a complaint raised by federal agencies including the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

«In addition to the project description being inaccurate, there are errors with the environmental baseline, and significant new information was disclosed late or not at all, requiring recirculation of the Environmental Impact Report,» explained public interest lawyer Jamie T. Hall.

«Standing out like a sore thumb is the revelation that the engineers who designed this project used the incorrect flood risk standards. For people living, working or driving near the wetlands, the flood risk standards are very important to get right, especially given concerns about sea level rise on the coast. The US Army Corps of Engineers decided not to release a final Environmental Impact Statement due to this concern,» continued Hall.

Environmental activist Wendy-Sue Rosen said Protect Ballona Wetlands was formed due to the shocking lack of legitimate information related to flood risk, unacknowledged damage to the environment, and the exorbitant cost of a project clearly detrimental to wildlife.

«This project is estimated to cost the public more than $250 million, and more than $12 million in public funds have already been spent on a design using an incorrect flood risk standard – that’s outrageous!» said Rosen.

Inadequate responses to comments made by the public during the CEQA process is another violation that looms large.

Four members of the Garland family, who provided comments during the one public hearing held for this highly destructive project, have joined Protect Ballona Wetlands. Their comments, like many others, were mostly dismissed by state officials.

«The Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve is a very special place to me. There is a vast and varied range of birds that I’ve seen from the Great Blue Heron, Egret, Osprey, Black-crowned Night Heron, White-Tailed Kite, and so many more reliant on this land to survive,» explained Jackson Garland, who spent his 16^th birthday testifying at the public hearing convened in November, 2017.

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Air Products Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility at China Charity Festival for Sixth Consecutive Year

SHANGHAI, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE:APD) was presented with the 2020 Best Social Responsibility Brand Award at the 10^th China Charity Festival award ceremony held in Shanghai on January 28-29. This is the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognized at this influential event for its corporate social responsibility(CSR) activities and continued contributions to social development in <span…

Over the past six years, Air Products has received the same honor four times, and also won both of the Overall Community Care Award and Best Community Program Award two times.

«Sustainability is part of Air Products’ higher purpose and at the core of everything we do. Through the Air Products Foundation and our employees’ joint efforts, we continued to expand our CSR programs in 2020 amid challenging times posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Working together, we have continued to make a positive impact on the communities where we operate,» said Simon Moore, vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Air Products.

Air Products’ key CSR activities in China in 2020 included:

Launched a new program to help provide safe and healthy drinking water through the Air Products Foundation to more than 12,000 students at 17 rural schools in Xiangyuan county, Shanxi Province.
Continuing its LIN (liquid nitrogen) Ambassador gas science education program to foster the next generation’s interest in innovation and scientific thinking through fun and safe LIN experiments. Now in its sixth year, the program has reached more than 7,000 students and teachers in 20 cities across the country.
Supported COVID-19 rescue and recovery efforts, including an immediate donation of 500,000 renminbi, approximately $70,000, to support the most urgent medical care needs; a $100,000 grant via the Air Products Foundation to assist recovery efforts; and deliveries of most needed medical liquid oxygen and helium to hospitals.

«As a corporate citizen, we have been ‘Working here. Living here. Giving here.’ in China for over 30 years and supporting our customers and diverse industries to improve energy efficiency, productivity and environmental performance with our gases, leading-edge application technologies and innovative solutions,» said Saw Choon Seong, China president at Air Products. «This award is a strong recognition of our company’s continued contributions. The honor belongs to our employees who are passionate about and actively involved in contributing to a sustainable world. We will continue to work together with our customers and other stakeholders to build a better future for China during the 14^th Five-Year Plan period and beyond.»

The 10^th China Charity Festival, co-organized by dozens of Chinese mainstream media outlets, honored approximately 260 leading organizations from a wide range of industries with various awards. The judging panel consisting of leaders and experts from public welfare organizations, consulting firms, institutions and media evaluated all candidates according to the indicators of sustainability, creativity, adaptability, credibility and level of influence.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.

The Company had fiscal 2020 sales of $8.9 billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of over $60 billion. More than 19,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors not anticipated by management, including risk factors described in the company’s Form 10K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

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