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Hexagon announces new sustainability targets to further its ESG agenda

NACKA STRAND, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the launch of a new sustainability programme with key environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals centred around carbon emissions, supplier audits and gender diversity.

Hexagon’s innovative solutions already contribute to environmental and social sustainability by improving efficiency, quality and safety in a broad array of industries and societal…

NACKA STRAND, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the launch of a new sustainability programme with key environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals centred around carbon emissions, supplier audits and gender diversity.

Hexagon’s innovative solutions already contribute to environmental and social sustainability by improving efficiency, quality and safety in a broad array of industries and societal applications. But its sustainability journey is not only determined by the role its solutions play in the market, but also by its own processes and actions. In the context of growing ESG importance and Hexagon’s recent pledge to further its ESG focus, the programme aims to accelerate its commitment to respect planetary boundaries, generate positive social contributions and ensure robust corporate governance. It outlines ESG targets for 2023 and beyond, embracing goals to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, better manage supply chain risks and improve gender balance across leadership positions.

ESG targets include:

  • Carbon neutrality in its scope 1 and 2 emissions – by 2030
  • Carbon neutrality across its entire value chain in scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 2050
  • Sustainability supplier audits across 100 per cent of its direct suppliers, in risk areas – by 2023
  • At least 30 per cent of its leadership positions filled by women – by 2025

The targets will be achieved through various activities – from increasing energy efficiency across its facilities while reducing carbon emissions from business travel and company fleets to an increased focus on sustainability in the product design phase, stronger supplier audit processes, and initiatives that build and nurture an inclusive culture while attracting and retaining diverse talent.

«We are very proud to be an enabler of sustainability, with solutions that solve some of the most urgent challenges of our lifetime. With sustainability at the core of our business, it’s a natural step to set ambitious goals that will contribute to a more sustainable planet,» says Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén. «We’re committed to upholding high standards in all sustainability areas, through initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, better meet customer requests, positively influence recruitment and hiring diversity, generate savings, and fuel innovation.»

Read more about the Sustainability Programme on hexagon.com/our-story/sustainability and in Hexagon’s Sustainability Report issued later this quarter (March 2021).

For further information, please contact:

Maria Luthström, Head of Sustainability and Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 27, ir@hexagon.com
Kristin Christensen, Chief Marketing Officer, Hexagon AB, +1 404 554 0972, media@hexagon.com

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Seemingly Oblivious to Global Pandemic and Over Ten Million Unemployed Americans, Biden Forges Ahead with an «America Last» Agenda on Immigration, Says FAIR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to yet another flurry of executive actions, triggering a review of how to increase legal and illegal immigration in the middle of a crisis with no end in sight.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to yet another flurry of executive actions, triggering a review of how to increase legal and illegal immigration in the middle of a crisis with no end in sight.

Increasing Welfare State Through Potential Elimination of Public Charge:

«Protecting the interests of the American people by barring the admission of immigrants who are likely to become public charges — those who are likely to become dependent on government welfare — has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy since 1882. As part of his ‘America Last’ immigration agenda, President Biden is gearing up to reverse existing policies that protect American taxpayers – and doing so at a time when a raging pandemic is forcing many Americans to rely on social safety nets that can barely keep up with the demands being placed on them,» charged Stein.

Family Reunification Task Force:

«Virtually all of the children who were separated from accompanying adults during the 2019 border surge have been reunited with their parents or legal guardians. The small number who remain separated are because the adults accompanying them were not their parents or guardians, or because their parents chose to leave them in the United States as unaccompanied minors rather than return to their home countries as a family unit. The situation of these children is tragic, but the fault lies with the adults who exploited or abandoned them, not with the policies of the United States,» Stein said

«The administration’s actions are an endorsement of the unbalanced and failed policy of mass family chain migration that dominates our legal immigration system and applies it to our policy of dealing with illegal immigration and human trafficking. Not only will people who immigrate here legally be entitled to reunite with family members they left behind, now illegal aliens will be able to do the same. We all support keeping families united, but there is nothing that says that reunification can only occur in this country,» said Stein.

Supposedly Addressing the Root Causes of Migration:

«Today’s declaration by the Biden administration that the answer to massive surges of people crossing our borders illegally is to ‘address root causes of migration from Central America,’ sets new standards for the high art of bureaucratic obfuscation and eloquently stated gibberish,» declared Stein. «Hubris would be an inadequate description of the assertion that this country, which cannot address many of its own problems, is going to take on the task of solving Central America’s, and perhaps the rest of the world’s problems.

«In essence, Mr. Biden is saying that he has no intention of ever securing America’s borders or preventing mass incursions of migrants, and that American taxpayers will continue to subsidize failing foreign economies and substandard living conditions through magnetic U.S. immigration policies.

«Additionally, while futilely attempting to address the root causes of migration in dozens of countries around the world, the Biden administration is ignoring, or exacerbating, the ‘pull factors’ over which it has full control. In the first weeks of his administration, President Biden has clearly signaled that sanctuary policies will be strengthened, access to public benefits will be increased, asylum fraud will be rewarded, and detentions and removals will all but cease.»

More Asylum Seekers During a Global Pandemic:

«This executive order displays the same level of tone deafness seen in the previous immigration-related actions taken last week.  Simply put, putting Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) on the chopping block in the middle of a pandemic is not in the national interest. American families have been put into lockdown for nearly a year now, hoping for a return to normalcy. It’s also important to note that both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are discouraging traveling during the pandemic. Those seeking admission as asylum seekers into the U.S. should be asked to remain in place until this health crisis, soon to claim 500,000 American lives, passes.»

Contact: Matthew Tragesser, 202-328-7004 or mtragesser@fairus.org

ABOUT FAIR        

Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country’s largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.

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LONGi launches new 66C type Hi-MO 4m module for global distributed generation (DG) market

XI’AN, China, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi, the world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, China, has officially launched its new 66C type Hi-MO 4 monofacial PV module (Hi-MO 4m) for the global distributed generation (DG) market. With an area of about 2 m2, weight of 22kg and power of 410-420W, the new module can be widely used on rooftops in residential, industrial and…

XI’AN, China, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi, the world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, China, has officially launched its new 66C type Hi-MO 4 monofacial PV module (Hi-MO 4m) for the global distributed generation (DG) market. With an area of about 2 m2, weight of 22kg and power of 410-420W, the new module can be widely used on rooftops in residential, industrial and commercial applications.

In early 2019, LONGi launched its Hi-MO 4 series high-efficiency PV modules for full scenario applications based on the M6 (166mm) standard monocrystalline wafer and PERC technology. Within a year of mass production, the Hi-MO 4 series achieved the remarkable milestone of 10GW in global shipments, gaining wide industry acceptance and confidence.

As the world approaches the era of grid parity in 2021, LONGi has re-focused on the specific demands of the DG market with a view to delivering value for customers in the sector with new innovative products.

In addition to 66C, the Hi-MO 4m series also offers 60C and 72C types. These three products cover power ranges of 370-385w, 410-420W and 450-460W, with maximum efficiency of up to 21%, providing DG users with wider flexibility and options. With high performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance, the Hi-MO 4m module combines the advantages of high efficiency, high energy yield and high reliability. Its size and weight are designed to match the requirements of DG system installations and application scenarios.

Hi-MO 4m series modules

Application scenario: Residential Rooftops
— Flexible matching & efficient capacity expansion

For the residential market, the Hi-MO 4m 60C module (area of 1.82 m2, weight of 19.5kg, width of 1.04m) is most suitable in terms of convenient installation due to its moderate size and weight.

In some countries and regions, modules of larger size and weight can also be installed on residential roofs. LONGi therefore also provides 66C (22.0kg) and 72C (23.5kg) options. The width of the module is standardized, while three different length options allow the Hi-MO 4m series to maximize the photovoltaic system’s installation capacity in residential rooftops.

Application scenario: Industrial and Commercial roofs
— Safe and reliable product for robust gains

The Hi-MO 4m 72C type module is suitable for use on industrial and commercial roofs.

In terms of installation type, in addition to tiling installation on inclined roofs and installation with the optimal inclination angle on flat roofs, the «4-point installation on short frame» on flat roofs is adopted in some developed countries for lower installation cost and improved system capacity. In this special application scenario, the Hi-MO 4m 66C format module outperforms other modules. Compared with conventional module products, it not only achieves stable and efficient power output, but also has higher resistance to wind and snow loads.

Hi-MO 4m series modules
— Quality and value in the distributed generation market

Distributed generation products can be key in enabling PV to enter thousands of households and the high value of the Hi-MO 4m series modules will offer global DG users new choices and flexibility, matched with high quality and value.

In terms of electrical matching, the current at maximum power of the Hi-MO 4m module is lower than 11A, which is a perfect match for the various brands of string inverters, power optimizers and micro inverters available worldwide. It makes full use of the design margin of the equipment and avoids the loss of power generation or mismatch caused by current limiting.

LONGi modules are known for their excellent energy yield performance and product quality, aspects which have been validated by the global market and authoritative third-party institutions:

  • In PV Magazine tests, the outdoor energy yield of LONGi’s monofacial and bifacial modules was significantly higher than that of similar products;
  • In outdoor energy yield simulations under TÜV Rheinland’s «All Quality Matters» evaluation, LONGi has won awards in numerous consecutive years, securing the award in 2020 for both monofacial and bifacial module groups.
  • In the 2019 Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) PV Module Index report, LONGi was one of only two high achiever companies, by virtue of the reliability, performance and quality of its products. In 2020, LONGi became the only manufacturer to achieve excellence scores in all eight test indicators.

LONGi will expand the capacity of its dedicated DG production line to 10GW in 2021.

About LONGi

LONGi leads the solar PV industry to new heights with its product innovations and optimized power-cost ratio with breakthrough monocrystalline technologies. The company supplies more than 30GW of high-efficiency solar wafers and modules worldwide each year, about a quarter of global market demand. LONGi is recognized as the world’s most valuable solar technology company with the highest market value. Innovation and sustainable development are two of the company’s core values. Learn More: https://en.longi-solar.com/

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New Law Gives Big Boost To Restoration And Protection Of Bay, Delta

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Federal support for protection and restoration of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary could nearly double in coming years following enactment last month of the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Federal support for protection and restoration of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary could nearly double in coming years following enactment last month of the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act.

As one of 28 «estuaries of national significance» eligible for funding through the new law, the San Francisco Estuary and other estuaries along every U.S. coast each may now receive as much as $1 million a year in federal aid. This compares to just over $650,000 appropriated by Congress in fiscal 2020 to the San Francisco Estuary Partnership for protection and restoration of the San Francisco Estuary.

Passed with strong bipartisan support and unanimous approval from the Senate, the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act reaffirms support of the National Estuary Program. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) noted, «For years we’ve taken advantage of the environmental splendors and economic growth provided by our nation’s estuaries without putting in the requisite work to protect them. The growing threat of climate change demands the federal government’s attention and this legislation helps provide a meaningful response. With double the annual funding limit of $50 million, the National Estuary Program can better support revitalization efforts for the San Francisco Bay and the nation’s 27 other estuaries of significance.»

Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was the original sponsor of the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries bill, which was introduced in July 2019. Rep. Malinowski said, «Estuaries nurture a vast array of marine life, filter pollutants from rivers before they reach the sea, and are the natural infrastructure that protects human communities from floods and storms. As extreme weather events increasingly threaten these nurseries of the sea, I’m very proud this important legislation was signed into law so these critical waterways will continue to be protected.»

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership works with communities at the local level to protect coastal resources essential for tourism, commerce, storm protection and clean water. In 2019, the Partnership passed more than $15 million in funding to local partners for on-the-ground projects ranging from water efficiency improvements and green infrastructure projects to fish passage, habitat and floodplain restoration projects.

«The San Francisco Estuary Partnership leverages $26 for every $1 of federal funding to adapt and prepare for the impacts of climate change and sea level rise on our vulnerable human and wildlife communities. Many areas of the Estuary are already feeling these impacts, making the new funding limit even more essential and timely,» said Caitlin Sweeney, Director of the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. «We greatly appreciate the strong support from our Senators and Representatives for the important work being done in our estuary through our program and in collaboration with so many partners across sectors.»

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership collaborates with regional planning organizations, volunteer groups, community-based organizations, scientific research organizations, government regulatory and non-regulatory agencies, and many others to successfully implement multi-benefit projects for a healthier, more resilient Estuary.

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NY State Solar achieves 2021 NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer Designation

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NY State Solar is pleased to announce that as of January 21st, 2021, the company has achieved the 2021 NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer Designation. NYSERDA, the New York State Energy and Research and Development Authority conducts its own independent quality inspections of solar systems across New York through the year.

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HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NY State Solar is pleased to announce that as of January 21st, 2021, the company has achieved the 2021 NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer Designation. NYSERDA, the New York State Energy and Research and Development Authority conducts its own independent quality inspections of solar systems across New York through the year.

This designation was developed to recognize solar installers who consistently meet the highest standards of quality. Of the installers based in New York, NY State Solar is among the few that achieved this designation.

«I’m very proud of the work that our teams have done throughout the global pandemic. As a group, we continue to provide exemplary service to each of our customers and deliver a higher quality installation than many of our competitors. This is a testament to our ability as an organization to focus on perfecting each installation to ensure our customers solar systems last for the decades they are designed to,» said Reid Garton, CEO of NY State Solar.

In 2020, with the help of its rapidly expanding team, NY State Solar served over one thousand homeowners across Long Island the boroughs of NYC. Each of the company’s customers has benefited from a curated solar installation process built specifically with the homeowner in mind. Utilizing exclusively premium solar energy components, NY State Solar meticulously installs each solar system with an industry best attention to detail, while also keeping the homeowner informed along the way. 

It is due to the partnerships NY State Solar has with top rated solar energy component manufacturers and the wealth of industry knowledge throughout the team, That NY State Solar is able to maintain the highest standard of excellence for each of it’s customers solar system installations.

About NY State Solar: NY State Solar is a residential solar provider headquartered in Hicksville, NY serving a customer base of thousands of homeowners. A vertically integrated residential provider, NYSS currently employs over 100 Tri-State area residents with a projection to double that in the next 12-24 months. NY State Solar manages the sale, consultation, design, permitting, installation, & service of the residential solar system, having internalized the entire customer experience while staying focused on the New York market.

Media Contact: Jaime Laviena
JLaviena@nystatesolar.com

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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Proposed Series 2021C Bonds Scored E1/79 On Green Transaction Evaluation

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Ratings said today that in its Green Transaction Evaluation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA’s) Proposed Series 2021C bonds it scored the transaction as E1/79. E1 is the…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Ratings said today that in its Green Transaction Evaluation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA’s) Proposed Series 2021C bonds it scored the transaction as E1/79. E1 is the highest score on our scale and E4 is the lowest. S&P Global Ratings considered 81% of the proceeds within the scope of the evaluation framework. For more information, see «San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Proposed Series 2021C Green Bond,» published Feb. 2, 2021.

«In our view, the projects will directly improve the efficiency of transportation in San Francisco and reduce associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,» said Henrik Cotran, the primary contact. «The expected investments in mass transit vehicles, systems, and infrastructure will serve to accelerate San Francisco’s shift to more energy-efficient and lower-emissions forms of transportation.»

SFMTA plans to issue $235 million in early 2021, with final maturity in 2051. Net proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance the (i) procurement of new electric light rail vehicles; (ii) procurement of a communications-based train control system to improve network speed and efficiency; (iii) reconstruction of mixed-flow traffic lanes to improve transit speed; (iv) renovation of the 1200 15th Street facility, including engineering, design, and construction per green building standards; and (v) costs of issuance of the bonds.

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Mazda informa los resultados de ventas de enero

IRVINE, California, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) informó hoy que el total de ventas de enero fue de 22,736 vehículos, lo que…

IRVINE, California, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) informó hoy que el total de ventas de enero fue de 22,736 vehículos, lo que significa un aumento del 6,9 por ciento en comparación con enero de 2020. Con 24 días de ventas en enero, en comparación con los 25 del año anterior, la compañía comunicó un aumento del 11.4 por ciento según la tasa de ventas diarias (DSR).

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Aspectos más destacados de las ventas 

  • Las ventas de la familia de crossovers de Mazda, incluidos el CX-3, CX-30, CX-5 y CX-9, totalizaron 20,279 en enero, un aumento del 6.9 por ciento en comparación con las de enero de 2020.
  • Las ventas del CX-9 aumentaron 5.7 por ciento en enero, con 2,698 vehículos vendidos.  
  • Las ventas del CX-5 aumentaron 5.2 por ciento, con 13,583 vehículos vendidos.  
  • Las ventas del CX-30 totalizaron 3,624 en enero, un incremento del 53 por ciento en comparación con enero de 2020.
  • Las ventas del MX-5 Miata totalizaron 536 vehículos, un incremento del 35.4 por ciento en comparación con enero de 2020.
  • Las ventas del Mazda3 aumentaron 22 por ciento, con 3,046 vehículos vendidos.  
  • Las ventas de vehículos usados certificados (CPO) totalizaron 5,247 vehículos en enero, un aumento de 12.4 por ciento en comparación con enero de 2020.

Mazda Motor de México (MMdM) reportó ventas en diciembre de 3,769 vehículos, una disminución del 21.2 por ciento en comparación con enero de 2020.

Mazda North American Operations tiene su sede en Irvine, California, y supervisa las ventas, el marketing, las piezas y el servicio al cliente de los vehículos Mazda en los Estados Unidos y México a través de aproximadamente 620 concesionarios. Mazda Motor de México gestiona las operaciones de dicho país en la Ciudad de México. Para obtener más información sobre los vehículos Mazda, incluyendo fotografías y tomas de apoyo (B-roll), visite el centro de medios de Mazda en línea en InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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Mes en curso a la fecha

Año en curso a la fecha

Enero

Enero

% interanual

% Mes en curso a la fecha

Enero

Enero

% interanual

% Mes en curso a la fecha

2021

2020

Variación 

Tasa de ventas diarias 

2021

2020

Variación 

del mes a la fecha 

Mazda3

3,046

2,496

22.0 %

27.1 %

3,046

2,496

22.0 %

27.1 %

Mazda6

1,398

1,755

(20.3) %

(17.0) %

1,398

1,755

(20.3) %

(17.0) %

MX-5 Miata

536

396

35.4 %

41.0 %

536

396

35.4 %

41.0 %

CX-3

374

1,146

(67.4) %

(66.0) %

374

1,146

(67.4) %

(66.0) %

CX-30

3,624

2,368

53.0 %

59.4 %

3,624

2,368

53.0 %

59.4 %

CX-5

13,583

12,908

5.2 %

9.6 %

13,583

12,908

5.2 %

9.6 %

CX-9

2,698

2,552

5.7 %

10.1 %

2,698

2,552

5.7 %

10.1 %

AUTOMÓVILES

4,980

4,647

7.2 %

11.6 %

4,980

4,647

7.2 %

11.6 %

CAMIONETAS

20,279

18,974

6.9 %

11.3 %

20,279

18,974

6.9 %

11.3 %

TOTAL

25,259

23,621

6.9 %

11.4 %

25,259

23,621

6.9 %

11.4 %

*Días de ventas

24

25

24

25

 

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Instituto Médico Beraja se une a Quigley Eye Specialists

FORT MYERS, Fla., 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quigley Eye Specialists se ha asociado con Beraja Medical Institute (BMI) y Douglas Surgery Center (colectivamente «BMI»), un líder del sur de Florida en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de trastornos de la vista. Beraja Medical Institute ha brindado atención al condado de Miami-Dade durante más de 30 años y ahora se une a otras 19 ubicaciones bajo la propiedad de Quigley Eye Specialists en…

FORT MYERS, Fla., 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quigley Eye Specialists se ha asociado con Beraja Medical Institute (BMI) y Douglas Surgery Center (colectivamente «BMI»), un líder del sur de Florida en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de trastornos de la vista. Beraja Medical Institute ha brindado atención al condado de Miami-Dade durante más de 30 años y ahora se une a otras 19 ubicaciones bajo la propiedad de Quigley Eye Specialists en Florida. Esta asociación establecerá la presencia de Quigley Eye Specialists en el condado de Miami-Dade.

BMI está dirigido por los oftalmólogos Dr. Roberto Beraja y Dr. Víctor Beraja.

Roberto Beraja, MD, es un oftalmólogo experto y cirujano de cataratas. En 1987, obtuvo su título de médico en la reconocida Universidad McGill en Montreal, Canadá. Más tarde ese mismo año, el Dr. Beraja cofundó el Instituto Médico Beraja, donde actualmente se desempeña como director médico de cirugía oftálmica.

Víctor Beraja, MD, es un cirujano plástico certificado por la junta. El Dr. Beraja se graduó de la Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Facultad de Medicina y es miembro del Consejo Americano de Especialidades Médicas. También es profesor asistente clínico en el departamento de cirugía de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Internacional de Florida en Miami y de la Universidad Nova Southeastern en Fort Lauderdale.

«La asociación con BMI es una excelente oportunidad para expandirse al sureste de Florida«, dijo el Dr. Thomas Quigley, fundador de Quigley Eye Specialists. «Miami-Dade es un mercado vibrante con un crecimiento impresionante. Durante más de 30 años, el Dr. Roberto Beraja y el Dr. Víctor Beraja han estado cuidando muy bien a los pacientes en Coral Gables y son cirujanos respetados con una reputación ejemplar. Con una ubicación en el sureste, podremos aprovechar el éxito de BMI. Esperamos lo mejor de esta asociación y estamos entusiasmados con el futuro».

La asociación garantizará que los pacientes de toda Florida tengan un acceso conveniente a especialistas líderes en la industria, tratamientos innovadores y equipos de última generación. Juntos, Quigley Eye Specialists e BMI tienen 36 médicos optometristas y cirujanos oftálmicos con tres centros de cirugía en el suroeste y sureste de Florida.

Fundada en 1988, Quigley Eye Specialists está formada por más de 100 profesionales médicos, incluidos cirujanos, optometristas, especialistas en retina y técnicos. Las oficinas están convenientemente ubicadas en todo el suroeste y sureste de Florida en Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Coral Gables, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda y Venice.

Acerca de Quigley Eye Specialists

Líderes tecnológicos en el cuidado de los ojos, Quigley Eye Specialists es una de las prácticas de oftalmología multi especializadas líderes en el país que se especializa en cataratas, cirugía de cataratas con láser, glaucoma, iLASIK, ojo seco, cirugía de párpados, problemas de retina, afecciones de la córnea, atención ocular de rutina y cirugía plástica facial. Como la opción número uno para el tratamiento de cataratas en el suroeste de Florida, Quigley Eye Specialists se compromete a brindar el más alto nivel de atención y servicio oftalmológicos de calidad a la comunidad. Para obtener más información o una lista completa de ubicaciones, visite www.QuigleyEye.com.

CONTACTOS CON LOS MEDIOS:

Frances Wilhelm

Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC

239-338-8681

239-277-5255

Frances@QuigleyEye.com

sbennett@susanbennett.biz

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Beraja Medical Institute Joins Quigley Eye Specialists

FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quigley Eye Specialists has partnered with Beraja Medical Institute (BMI) and Douglas Surgery Center (collectively «BMI»), a South Florida leader in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. Beraja…

FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quigley Eye Specialists has partnered with Beraja Medical Institute (BMI) and Douglas Surgery Center (collectively «BMI»), a South Florida leader in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. Beraja Medical Institute has been providing care to Miami-Dade County for over 30 years and now joins 19 other locations under Quigley Eye Specialists ownership in Florida.  This partnership will establish Quigley Eye Specialists’ presence in Miami-Dade County.

BMI is led by ophthalmologists Dr. Roberto Beraja and Dr. Victor Beraja.

Roberto Beraja, MD, is a skilled ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. In 1987, he earned his medical degree from the renowned McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Later that same year, Dr. Beraja co-founded Beraja Medical Institute, where he currently serves as the medical director of ophthalmic surgery.

Victor Beraja, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Beraja graduated from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Facultad de Medicina and is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the department of surgery at Florida International University College of Medicine in Miami, and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

«Partnering with BMI is an excellent opportunity for expansion into Southeast Florida,» said Dr. Thomas Quigley, Founder of Quigley Eye Specialists. «Miami-Dade is a vibrant market with impressive growth. For more than 30 years, Dr. Roberto Beraja and Dr. Victor Beraja have been taking great care of patients in Coral Gables and are respected surgeons with exemplary reputations. With a Southeast location, we will be able to build upon the success of BMI. We look forward to our partnership and are excited about the future.»

The partnership will ensure patients throughout Florida will have convenient access to industry-leading specialists, innovative treatments, and state-of-the-art equipment. Together, Quigley Eye Specialists and BMI have 36 optometric physicians and ophthalmic surgeons with three surgery centers in Southwest and Southeast Florida.  

Founded in 1988, Quigley Eye Specialists consists of more than 100 medical professionals, including surgeons, optometrists, retina specialists, and technicians. Offices are conveniently located throughout Southwest and Southeast Florida in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Coral Gables, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Venice.  

About Quigley Eye Specialists

Technology leaders in eye care, Quigley Eye Specialists is one of the nation’s leading multispecialty ophthalmology practices specializing in cataracts, laser cataract surgery, glaucoma, iLASIK, dry eye, eyelid surgery, retinal issues, corneal conditions, routine eye care and facial plastic surgery. As the number one choice for cataract treatment in Southwest Florida, Quigley Eye Specialists is committed to providing the highest level of quality eye care and service to the community. For more information or a full list of locations, visit www.QuigleyEye.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Frances Wilhelm

Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC

239-338-8681

239-277-5255

Frances@QuigleyEye.com 

sbennett@susanbennett.biz

 

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Boyne Resorts Moves To 100% Renewable Electric Energy Across North American Operations

BOYNE FALLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Boyne Resorts today announced a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that entirely offsets electric energy consumption at its resorts and facilities throughout North America as of Jan. 1, 2021.

The purchase is among numerous environmental initiatives and newly established goals that are part of the company’s evolving, long-term…

BOYNE FALLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Boyne Resorts today announced a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that entirely offsets electric energy consumption at its resorts and facilities throughout North America as of Jan. 1, 2021.

The purchase is among numerous environmental initiatives and newly established goals that are part of the company’s evolving, long-term sustainability plan, named «ForeverProject». The plan’s marquee goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and working with CMS Enterprises accelerated the effort by eliminating approximately 70% of the company’s carbon footprint driven by its electrical usage. Additionally, a 1.7-megawatt solar array will be installed at Boyne Mountain Resort in collaboration with a separate CMS Energy subsidiary.

«Human driven climate change is an urgent issue for the world and most certainly for the snowsports industry. Though we have been a thoughtful steward of our resort properties over the last eight decades, it was clear to our team that we were not doing enough and fast enough if we are to truly help reverse the effects our carbon footprint has on the planet’s climate,» said Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts president and chief executive officer. «Our commitments guiding ForeverProject, starting with moving to 100 percent renewable electric energy, reduce a significant portion of our carbon footprint and give us a huge head start on our efforts to become completely carbon neutral by 2030. We have always tried to take the long-term perspective on our business and this environmental sustainability initiative steps up our efforts to positively affect the lasting implications our resorts, team members and guests have on the planet.»

The new level of urgency was initiated in October 2019, in part facilitated by Boyne Resorts’ sponsorship of and involvement in the Mountain Towns 2030 Net Zero Summit, through collaborative discussions with the ski industry’s largest players who have shown leadership by aggressively embracing sustainability efforts, and the rollout of NSAA’s (National Ski Area Association) Sustainable Slopes initiatives. CMS Energy is a longtime energy provider to Boyne Resorts’ Michigan operations and following the Net Zero Summit, discussions between the two began in earnest, culminating in this significant and impactful clean energy arrangement.

CMS Enterprises develops, owns and operates utility-scale wind, solar and energy projects for large customers. CMS Enterprises will tap its in-house energy marketing group and U.S.-based clean energy portfolio to help Boyne Resorts capture renewable energy credits (RECs). The RECs will help Boyne substantiate renewable energy use claims and maximize value for its renewable energy investment.

Through facilitation of the RECs purchase, sharing baseline and consumption tracking models now utilized companywide and leading additional projects to support the company’s goals, CMS Enterprises is today regarded as a true partner on both a regional scale and to Boyne Resorts globally.

«CMS Enterprises is proud to help Boyne Resorts power its facilities in Michigan and throughout North America with renewable and clean energy,» said DV Rao, Senior Vice President of Strategy for CMS Energy. «Through implementation of energy efficiency programs, the electrification of Boyne’s vehicle fleet, on-site solar generation and other advances on tap in Michigan, Boyne Resorts is poised to become an industry leader in clean and renewable energy and sustainability.»

Preparations are underway for the solar array being installed by a CMS Energy subsidiary at Boyne Mountain Resort. The 1.7-megawatt system stands to power the equivalence of the resort’s 300+ homes and condominiums, and is the first of its size for Boyne Resorts. Solar is a resource of strong interest and this project is to serve as a pilot for potential installations at locations across the resort network.

For information on Boyne Resorts’ 73-year history of sustainability efforts and further steps toward its net zero emissions goal, and for details of and the many resort-based ForeverProject initiatives being led by the company’s passionate and valued resort teams, please visit http://www.boyneresorts.com/sustainability.

About Boyne Resorts
Boyne Resorts, founded in 1948 by Everett Kircher, is among the largest mountain resort companies in North America. A Michigan-based corporation, Boyne Resorts owns award-winning mountain and golf resorts and attractions throughout the United States and Canada including Cypress Mountain near Vancouver, B.C., official freestyle skiing and snowboard venue of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games; Sugarloaf and Sunday River Resort in Maine; Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Highlands Resort, Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark in Michigan; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Loon Mountain Resort in New Hampshire; Gatlinburg SkyLift Park in Tennessee; Brighton Resort in Utah; and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington. To learn more about Boyne Resorts, please visit http://www.boyneresorts.com.

Media Contact

Julie Ard, Boyne Resorts, 231.549.7239, jard@boyneresorts.com

 

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