Mes: marzo 2021

HONOLULU, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published a new Sustainability Report that describes the company’s commitment to responsible environmental, social and governance practices.

«Over more than a century, Matson’s business has been built on earning the trust of the customers and communities we serve and conducting our business with integrity. This report highlights Matson’s achievements and the measures we are taking to advance responsible, sustainable and ethical practices throughout our company,» said Matt Cox, chairman and chief executive officer. «I am proud of the work Matson is doing and we remain committed to building on our rich history.»

Matson’s new report focuses on three areas that the company considers most important: environmental stewardship; caring for its employees and communities; and operating its business ethically, safely and reliably. The report provides detail on the company’s strategic approach, measures its progress and celebrates its key achievements. The company intends to issue reports annually.

Some highlights of the inaugural report include:

• Environment: Reduced CO₂ emissions by 13% between 2017 and 2019 and finished building four state-of-the-art U.S.-built ships which have numerous environmental features to help reduce GHG emissions
• Diversity: Encouraged professional development and committed to providing new scholarships and internships aimed at increasing diversity among individuals pursuing studies in transportation and logistics
• Safety/COVID-19: Pioneered internal COVID safety policies and protocols and shared best practices with the U.S. Coast Guard and other maritime leaders

«This is an exciting time for Matson,» said Rachel Lee, vice president, sustainability and governance. «We are making progress toward achieving Matson’s sustainability goals – from moving toward a low-carbon future; to promoting a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive culture; and continuing to protect our employees in the face of an unprecedented pandemic.»

More information on Matson’s sustainability activities, including a downloadable copy of its 2019-2020 Sustainability Report is available at: www.matson.com/sustainability.

About Matson

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates two premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Dutch Harbor to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout the continental U.S.  Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, Asia supply chain services, and forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

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BCHydro Power Smart Alliance members partnered up to remove megawatts of energy off the grid 

TORONTO, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – In 2018, EcoGrid Technologies Inc. and Streamline Electrical partnered up to launch a joint venture in the energy sector – Streamline Energy Inc.

In a few short years, the partnership has successfully removed over 4.5 megawatts of peak power and 2.8 million kWh of consumption off the mainland BCHydro grid. This is a ground-breaking achievement in the energy sector, especially considering the history of more simplified lighting efficiency projects in British Columbia.

With lower power rates in the province, the lack of financial incentive to switch to clean energy has resulted in a slower adoption in smart LED energy within B.C. industries. But with the province quickly adapting to electric vehicles, there are various opportunities coming down the pipe that Streamline Energy Inc. is ready, willing and able to handle.

«We are both thrilled about this partnership that will surely change the game in the energy sector on the west coast,» says Dave Sera, Founder and CEO of Streamline Energy. «Our commitment to deliver cash positive results and Smart LED upgrades is low-hanging fruit for any business looking to lower operational costs in these challenging times.»

With BCHydro’s Power Smart program, customers can receive up to 75 per cent return on investment. Since it’s a performance-based program, the advanced controls in the Smart LEDs’ will bring unparalleled savings, resulting in an even higher incentive payout. 

«Dave is an off-grid power genius, and I am a self-proclaimed wireless controls genius, so it’s truly a match made in heaven,» says George Filtsos, President of EcoGrid Technologies Inc. «Competitors are racing to the bottom by cutting corners with their lack of wireless solution offerings, when in reality, there is no better alternative to using loT technology. The technology not only pays for itself in the long-term, but also future proofs investments for tomorrow.»

For more information on EcoGrid Technologies Inc., visit ecogridtech.com.

For more information on Streamline Energy, visit streamlinegreenenergy.com

About Streamline Energy Inc.

Streamline Energy Inc. (an EcoGrid company) serves industrial and large commercial end-user clients in Western Canada and Pacific North USA with cutting-edge energy saving solutions using Smart LEDs combined with advanced, fixture-embedded wireless controls. Streamline Energy provides complete turn-key efficiency solutions for digitizing facilities, future proofing investments, reducing carbon footprint, and improving employee satisfaction and productivity.

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