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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the publication of its 2020 Citizenship Report, which shares the company’s progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and actions that support each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The report details Conagra’s efforts to nourish people, the planet and communities, and focuses on four different topic areas: Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet and Stronger Communities.

Highlights from the 2020 report include:

• Committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with 2030 targets validated¹ by the Science Based Targets initiative: Conagra committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 as compared to a fiscal year 2020 baseline. In addition, Conagra committed to reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% per metric tonne of material sourced within that same timeframe².
• Setting 2025 diversity and inclusion targets: To underscore its focus on diversity and inclusion, Conagra set ambitious representation and retention goals, including doubling the representation of people of color in management and middle-management roles and having at least 40% of management-level roles held by women within the next five years.
• Announcing approximately 84% of packaging materials by volume³ were renewable, recyclable or compostable: To combat the growing issue of waste from plastic packaging, Conagra made meaningful progress on its goal to make 100% of its current plastic packaging renewable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
• Partnering with U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action to help develop the Decade of Ag Vision: Conagra contributed to the Vision through its Birds Eye® Good Agricultural Practices Program, focused on climate-smart agriculture practices that support soil health, conserve water, and protect biodiversity and bee populations.
• Donating 30 million pounds of food to Feeding America and its network of food banks, which is the equivalent of 25 million meals: Conagra continued its longstanding partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger relief nonprofit, to impact hunger and food insecurity where its employees live and work.
• Responding to the pandemic: In response to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Conagra’s facilities continued to operate with safety top-of-mind to meet the needs of employees, consumers and communities.

In addition, the report includes supplementary ESG data addressing elements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks, and CDP disclosures related to climate change, water stress and deforestation.

The report builds on the publication of Conagra’s Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosure, which was released in December 2020. Data in the 2020 Citizenship Report primarily covers the company’s fiscal year 2020, which ended May 31, 2020, unless otherwise specified.

About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company’s portfolio is evolving to satisfy people’s changing food preferences. Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender’s®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke’s®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.ConagraBrands.com.

¹ Conagra’s 2030 climate change goals were validated by the Science Based Target initiative in February 2021.
² The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
³ Estimates are based, in part, on industry-wide average weights and post-consumer recycled content levels, guided by best practices on environmental footprint accounting from organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); progress numbers are approximate, and may vary annually due to changes in suppliers, market conditions or improvements in data methodology.

MEDIA:
Tim Wrona
312-549-5400
tim.wrona@conagra.com

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BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Longroad Energy Holdings (Longroad), a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced today the signing of the acquisition of Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, which total approximately 900 MW_dc in total solar capacity plus the potential for 1-2 GWh of battery storage.  Longroad also closed the acquisition of Sun Streams 2.  The closing of Sun Streams 4 and 5 is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The projects were purchased from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR).  Longroad will also power its Sun Streams portfolio with First Solar’s responsibly-produced solar technology and has executed purchase agreements for 900 MW_dc of Series 6 modules, of which 700 MW_dc represent new bookings for First Solar. 

Sun Streams 2 is being constructed by McCarthy Building Companies and is expected to be operational in June 2021.  Sun Streams 2 energy production is sold under a long-term contract.

Sun Streams 4 and 5 are development projects with target operational dates of 2022 and 2024, respectively.  Both projects are currently uncontracted and uniquely positioned to accommodate a variety of offtake structures, with or without storage. 

«Arizona is an important location for Longroad as we seek to bring competitive renewable projects to power buyers in the Western U.S.,» said Paul Gaynor, CEO of Longroad Energy.  «The Sun Streams complex is ideally positioned.  It is adjacent to one of the most significant power hubs in the desert Southwest and California, the solar resource is excellent, and we have multiple transmission options with direct access to CAISO and the Southwest markets.  We also have the ability to include a significant amount of energy storage capacity to make the assets even more competitive.  We look forward to bringing the rest of the Sun Streams complex to fruition.»

The nameplate solar capacity of the three projects acquired by Longroad:

• Sun Streams 2 – ~200 MW_dc
• Sun Streams 4 – ~200 MW_dc
• Sun Streams 5 – ~500 MW_dc

The Sun Streams acquisitions build on a growing presence in Arizona for Longroad, which already owns operating solar projects in the state as well as an existing development portfolio.  Longroad has launched the origination effort for the Sun Streams 4 and 5 projects.    

About Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC
Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC is focused on renewable energy project development, operating assets, and services.  Today, Longroad owns 1.6 GW of operational and under construction wind and solar projects across the United States.  Its services affiliate, Longroad Energy Services, operates and manages 3.0 GW in total comprised of these projects plus 1.4 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of third parties.  Longroad is owned by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, Infratil Limited, and Longroad’s management team. 

Web:  www.longroadenergy.com  
Twitter:  @LongroadTweet
LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/company/longroad-energy-partners

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —Timothy Shepard for United States Senate is pleased to announce Tim Miller (he, his), West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, Grassroots Organizer, and Political Activist, is joining the campaign. Miller is joining as a Senior Policy Advisor to Timothy Shepard for Veterans Affairs and Director of Student Outreach. 

Learn more about Tim Miller at https://tshepard.com/meet-the-team/ 

Miller brings a deep reservoir of leadership to Shepard for the U.S. Senate. During his Army career, he deployed once as Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commanding General of Ground Forces in Iraq, and again as Detachment Commander & Communications Director for the Special Operations Task Force – Syria. Through these experiences, he began to understand what it means to be an American at home and abroad.

«I’m so excited to join Timothy Shepard for the U.S. Senate and support Timothy’s vision to restore representative democracy, invest in jobs, education, and healthcare, and restore MainStreet back to its role at the center of our economy.»
–Tim Miller – West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, Grassroots Organizer.

«Mobilizing the vote and building a new and larger coalition is our job in this campaign. I’m thrilled to have Miller as my Senior Advisor for Veterans Affairs and Director of Student Outreach. His experience in the military has equipped him as a leader for our grassroots movement.»
–Timothy Shepard – Missouri Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for United States Senate   

Learn more about Tim Shepard at https://tshepard.com/about-tim. 

About Tim Shepard for United States Senate: We are building a grassroots movement to restore democracy, reform capitalism, and invest in our future for Missouri and all Americans. We are working to elect Tim to fight for us, not the political establishment and large corporate interests. Tim’s platform puts everyday Missourians front and center with common-sense solutions to big problems that so many of us face.

Our motto as we take on the machine is to, «Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.» – Margaret Mead.

Follow and share Shepard for Senate on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @GaullShepard

Join our grassroots movement at https://tshepard.com/

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Unovis Asset Management is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in Indonesia-based startup, Green Butcher, which is developing plant-based alternatives to chicken and beef using natural, whole food ingredients. The seed round funding will be used to support additional R&D hiring and help Green Butcher scale its production in anticipation of a launch into mainstream retailers in Q2 2021. Unovis made this investment through its New Crop Alternative Protein fund.

«Green Butcher is doing important work in Indonesia and we are honoured to be able to support their ongoing growth and development in an often-overlooked segment of the alternative protein market,» said Kim Odhner, Managing Partner, Europe & Asia, with Unovis. «Helga Angelina and the entire team have made impressive progress over the past year, and Unovis aims to leverage its unique experience and industry position to help launch this innovative plant-based powerhouse to a global audience.»

Founded by Max Mandias and Helga Angelina, the co-founders of Burgreens, the largest plant-based restaurant chain in Indonesia, Green Butcher is creating plant-based products that are specifically developed to go well with Asian comfort food. Their signature products include Chick’n Satay, Chick’n Karaage, Beefless Chunks, Beefless Rendang, and Shroom Balls – all ready-to-cook.

«We’re seeing increased interest in plant-based foods across Asia,» said Helga Angelina, co-founder and CEO, «and by focusing on the unique culinary experiences of Indonesia and South East Asia we hope to recreate many local favourites using ingredients like mushrooms, GMO-free soy, chickpea, and seitan. This investment will help us take advantage of the opportunity we see to become the leading consumer brand for plant-based foods that are tailored to the Asian palette.»

Added Chris Kerr, Unovis Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer: «Unovis’ mission is to transform the global food system by investing in solutions that facilitate sustained behavioral change and reduce dependence on animal protein products. We are focused on disrupting the $1.7+ legacy protein market by supporting the companies that are developing animal-free alternatives from seed to growth stage.»

Press Contact: Tim Sprinkle tim@wearelayup.com ‪(720) 722-1266

About Unovis

Unovis Asset Management is a global boutique investment firm and leader in the rapidly developing alternative protein space. The Unovis team has the longest and most comprehensive investment track record in the alternative proteins sector and an impressive ROI through our renowned first fund, New Crop Capital. We view conventional animal agriculture as antiquated and inefficient with serious ESG vulnerabilities that make it ripe for disruption. Learn more 

About Green Butcher

Green Butcher is Indonesia’s first plant-based meat company focusing on Asian flavored products. Its aim is to provide a meaty experience that offers high protein, no cholesterol, less saturated fat, and less natural resource use compared to animal products. Green Butcher creates proteins with maximum health benefits minus the carbon footprint. Learn more

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FOREST HILL, Md., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ecotone, an ecological restoration firm, has added Bryan Seipp to its staff in the new role of Senior Project Manager for Business Development and Special Projects. Seipp has been an influential leader in the watershed management and restoration industry for nearly two decades and has many years of experience developing partnerships and implementing projects that lead to water quality improvements and enhanced ecological outcomes.

Seipp earned a bachelor’s in forestry from Virginia Tech and most recently worked at the Center for Watershed Protection developing and implementing a wide variety of water quality improvement projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Seipp brings extensive experience working with landowners of all forms to meet restoration and conservation goals. He has been recognized for his contributions to watershed restoration efforts and has presented on watershed forestry topics internationally. Seipp currently serves as chair of the Maryland Sustainable Forestry Council, President of the Catoctin Land Trust board of directors, and on the Allegheny Society of American Foresters (SAF) Executive Committee.  Ecotone’s CEO, Scott McGill, said, «I’ve known Bryan for a number of years through CWP and am excited to have him join our team. He is a great addition and brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.»

Founded in 1998, Ecotone is a Harford County, MD based ecological restoration company that designs and builds sustainable ecosystems to reduce erosion of stream banks, manage stormwater, conserve and restore wetlands, and restore forests. The company provides full-delivery ecosystem restoration, mitigation, design, construction, and consulting solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Ecotone officially became a B Corp in 2018. To learn more, please visit www.ecotoneinc.com.

Media Contact: Mary Beth O’Bryan
Phone: 410.420.2600
Email: 291367@email4pr.com 
Web: www.ecotoneinc.com

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ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — People are more mindful than ever about traveling consciously following the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new global survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts. The commissioned research is part of IHG’s launch of ‘Journey to Tomorrow’: a 10-year action plan comprising a series of far-reaching new commitments to make a positive difference in communities around the world and help shape the future of responsible travel. 

More than half of the 9,000 adults surveyed across the US, UK, China, the UAE, Germany and Australia – with almost two thirds in the US – agree 2020 and Covid-19 has made them more socially and environmentally conscious about their impact on the world when traveling. For Americans, younger travelers are far more likely to agree, with 78 percent of 18-24-year-olds sharing this sentiment, compared to just 27 percent of those 55 and over.

It appears travelers not only intend to do more for the planet and communities around them, they are willing to pay for it too. The research found that Americans will spend an average of 41 percent more on an accommodation they know operates responsibly – with 47 percent happy to fork out more than 40 percent extra a night.

Connecting with purpose and putting communities first
With the world traveling more domestically – or not at all – for now, it seems the pandemic has made consumers more conscious about preserving, and connecting with, the communities around them. More than a third of respondents in the US (38 percent) say they will be more mindful about their travel choices following the pandemic. The number one consideration was how ethical and responsible the hotel brand is in creating an inclusive work environment, supporting jobs, providing skills training and education, and protecting human rights (42 percent), followed by avoiding tourist activities that could have a negative impact on the local environment and communities (38 percent).

84 percent of Americans surveyed say it is important to get to know the local community when visiting somewhere new, with more than half (55 percent) doing this by supporting local eateries. Furthermore, 3 in 10 respondents globally choose to stay with travel companies that offer local community programs. As for activities such as volunteering and restoration projects, young American travelers aged 18-24 are nearly six times as likely to get involved when visiting another country, compared to those 55 and over.

Traveling smarter for a sustainable future
The appetite for kinder, greener travel is ripe. An incredible 82 percent of adults around the world, along with 66 percent of Americans, say they are committed to taking their everyday sustainability habits with them when they travel, with minimizing food waste and recycling taking the top spot in the US as a priority.

And it seems sustainability doesn’t need to take a backseat on vacation. Hotels are a welcome spot to practice better behaviors: for global travelers, the two most popular habits included re-using towels and walking short distances to explore the local area. And, when asked what people would avoid so they could be more responsible travelers, 36 percent of US respondents said they would avoid leaving the air conditioning on when they leave the room.

Our Journey to Tomorrow

Keith Barr, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: «As we look to the future, the global response to Covid-19 reminded us what can be achieved when we come together and work towards the greater good. This has made us all more conscious than ever about caring for people, communities and planet. Journey to Tomorrow embodies IHG’s strengthened commitment to make sure we do what’s right, not just what’s needed, and we are determined to contribute towards positive social and economic change, to stand up for key issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion and human rights, and to make more responsible environmental choices.

A great guest experience at our hotels is inextricably linked to operating thoughtfully and growing sustainably. So while travel may have been temporarily paused for many, we want the next stage of our journey to be successful in every sense of the word.»

The ambitions and commitments are firmly rooted in an understanding of what is most important to colleagues, guests and partners across the world when it comes to doing business in the right way, as well as how IHG can play its part in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in this important 10 years of action. For decades, IHG has been championing its purpose of True Hospitality, from providing skills and education to supporting young people and taking action for environmental change, to partnering with experts globally on urgent causes such as humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.

Commenting on IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow, Laurie Lee, Chief Executive Officer, CARE International UK said: «For the past decade, IHG Hotels & Resorts has demonstrated its commitment to responsible travel by working with CARE International UK to respond to emergencies around the world with a special focus on providing safe shelter. IHG’s support of CARE has remained firm despite the unprecedented challenges facing the travel industry – and the communities we serve – as a result of the pandemic. In the past year alone, CARE and IHG provided essential COVID-19 prevention resources to almost 5,000 people in the Bogor district of Indonesia, a region severely affected by floods and subsequent COVID-19 outbreaks.

Furthermore, with IHG’s support, CARE helped nearly 20,000 people following Vanuatu’s devastating cyclone by providing emergency materials as well as the training and tools to rebuild homes. These life-saving humanitarian efforts are critical to helping communities respond to and recover from crises wherever they happen, and we look forward to continuing the next decade of action with IHG.»

With a family of 16 brands and almost 6,000 hotels and resorts at the heart of local communities around the globe, IHG is here when travelers are ready. IHG recognizes the power of collaboration and will join forces with all who stay, work and partner with them to reduce carbon emissions in line with climate science, eliminate single-use items or move to reusable/recyclable alternatives, reduce food waste, and collaborate locally to tackle water sustainability in high-risk areas.

Join the journey: More information on IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow can be found here, including information on the plan, ambitions, detailed commitments, and to follow the progress.

Methodology:

All the figures are from OnePoll, a survey-led marketing research company specialising in online and mobile polling. It has offices in London and Bristol, U.K.

9,000 people were surveyed: 2,000 in the United States, 2,000 in the United Kingdom, 2,000 in Greater China, 1,000 in Germany, 1,000 in the UAE and 1,000 in Australia.

Survey was conducted online between 20 and 28 January 2021.

The figures stated have been weighted and are representative of adults (18+) who travel for business/leisure in every region.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts  

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, EVEN Hotels, HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, voco, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, avid hotels, Staybridge Suites, Atwell Suites, and Candlewood Suites.  

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns nearly 6,000 hotels and 890,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with approximately 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG Rewards, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members. 

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally. 

Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.ihgrewards.com for more on IHG Rewards. For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. 

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The new Carnival MPV pushes the boundaries of design and innovation to become a multifaceted and unexpected companion. This three-row, seven- or eight-passenger adventurer takes on a bold and boxy appearance that follows the same visual language that defined the brand’s recent lineup of rugged utility vehicles, such as Telluride, Sorento, and Seltos. Highlights include best-in-class cargo volume, a class-leading 290-horsepower V6, and a wide array of ADAS features with segment-exclusive Blind-Spot View Monitor. The Carnival will be the first vehicle in the U.S. to proudly wear the new Kia badge and promote our new global brand identity.

Please join us HERE for the virtual reveal of the 2022 Carnival MPV at 11:00AM PST on Tuesday, February 23.

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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