Amgen To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2027

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of a new seven-year environmental sustainability plan, which includes a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality, while also reducing water use by 40% and waste disposed by 75%.

«As a science-based company with a mission to serve patients, we understand the profound impact that climate change is having on human health around the world,» said Robert A. Bradway,…

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of a new seven-year environmental sustainability plan, which includes a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality, while also reducing water use by 40% and waste disposed by 75%.

«As a science-based company with a mission to serve patients, we understand the profound impact that climate change is having on human health around the world,» said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen.  «Our new commitments expand on our previous achievements and drive Amgen’s continued leadership on environmental sustainability that will benefit our patients, staff, shareholders and communities.»

Since 2007, Amgen has implemented projects resulting in a 33% reduction in carbon emissions, a 30% reduction in water use and a 28% reduction in waste. These reductions were achieved even as the company increased production capacity, expanded our presence to more than 100 countries and grew revenues significantly.

Amgen will invest more than $200 million to achieve these 2027 environmental commitments, and expects that such investment will help us to become not just more environmentally sustainable but also more flexible and productive, resulting in reductions in operating costs from such efficiencies over the same period. The company will focus on the use of innovative technologies to significantly reduce carbon emissions from Amgen-owned operations, as well as on sourcing renewable energy. For example, Amgen’s newest biomanufacturing plant in Singapore generates 70% less carbon than traditional biomanufacturing facilities. The company has built a second such plant in Rhode Island.

Where carbon emissions cannot be eliminated from its operations, Amgen will invest in sustainability projects that sequester or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, Amgen will engage with its suppliers to assist and encourage carbon reductions throughout its value chain.

More information about Amgen’s environmental plans can be found here.

About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. 

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential collaborations, with any other company, including Adaptive Biotechnologies (including statements regarding such collaboration’s ability to discover and develop fully-human neutralizing antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 to potentially prevent or treat COVID-19), BeiGene, Ltd., or the Otezla acquisition, including anticipated Otezla sales growth and the timing of non-GAAP EPS accretion, as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, outcomes, progress, or effects relating to studies of Otezla as a potential treatment for COVID-19, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. We or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products, including our devices, after they are on the market. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.

CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
Megan Fox, 805-447-1423 (media)
Trish Rowland, 805-447-5631 (media)
Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors)

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Georgia Power Expects to Adjust Key Milestones at Plant Vogtle

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear have made significant adjustments to work practices at the Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 project site, designed to protect the health and safety of the project workforce and the surrounding community while maintaining productivity. Since October, the site has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, consistent with the broader regional and national rise in cases. This increase,…

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear have made significant adjustments to work practices at the Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 project site, designed to protect the health and safety of the project workforce and the surrounding community while maintaining productivity. Since October, the site has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, consistent with the broader regional and national rise in cases. This increase, combined with other productivity challenges, continues to impact construction production and the pace of testing activity completion.

As a result, the project team is analyzing the schedule for key milestones, including the start of hot functional testing and fuel load for Unit 3, and expects to adjust those dates. Georgia Power continues to expect to meet its commitment to achieve the November 2021 and 2022 regulatory-approved in-service dates for Units 3 and 4, respectively. Further updates will be provided in connection with the Southern Company quarterly earnings call in February 2021.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the expected schedule for completion of construction and start-up of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020, and September 30, 2020, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the potential effects of the continued COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, extended disruptions to supply chains and further reduced labor availability and productivity, which could have a variety of adverse impacts, including a negative impact on the ability to develop, construct, and operate facilities, including, but not limited to, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects, including Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which includes components based on new technology that only within the last few years began initial operation in the global nuclear industry at this scale, and including changes in labor costs, availability and productivity, challenges with management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, including, for nuclear units, the timely submittal by Southern Nuclear of the Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria documentation for each unit and the related reviews and approvals by the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the «NRC») necessary to support NRC authorization to load fuel, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure, or system integration, and/or operational performance; the ability to overcome or mitigate the current challenges at Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, including, but not limited to, those related to COVID-19, that could further impact the cost and schedule for the project; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to construction projects, such as Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, including Public Service Commission approvals and NRC actions; under certain specified circumstances, a decision by holders of more than 10% of the ownership interests of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 not to proceed with construction and the ability of other Vogtle owners to tender a portion of their ownership interests to Georgia Power following certain construction cost increases; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses (including satisfaction of NRC requirements), to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; the inherent risks involved in operating and constructing nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of physical attacks; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events or other similar occurrences; and the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating or storage resources. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking information.

 

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Newly Registered Latinx Voters Key to Georgia Runoff Victory, Voto Latino Registered 15% of All New Georgia Voters Since General Election

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A coalition of young, diverse voters delivered two Democratic Senate seats in Georgia, which has one of the fastest-growing Latinx populations in the country. Voto Latino, the nation’s leading Latinx voter registration outfit, registered 11,528 Georgian voters between November 30 and December 7 for the January 5 Senate runoff. <span…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A coalition of young, diverse voters delivered two Democratic Senate seats in Georgia, which has one of the fastest-growing Latinx populations in the country. Voto Latino, the nation’s leading Latinx voter registration outfit, registered 11,528 Georgian voters between November 30 and December 7 for the January 5 Senate runoff. Voto Latino previously registered 35,787 Georgians for the 2020 general election cycle, in which Biden won by 11,779 votes.

«Georgians’ unprecedented turnout in a runoff election demonstrates that long term investments in community organizing are effective, and that every vote does matter,» said María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino. «This is Voto Latino’s third Georgia election, and our wins could not have been possible without our volunteers, community partners, and the steadfast leadership of Stacey Abrams and Lauren Groh-Wargo of Fair Fight.»

TargetSmart estimates that at least 74,487 Latinx voters voted early for the runoff election – 64% of the November 2020 early vote total and 180% more than the Latinx early vote total in 2016. In the midterm election of 2018, approximately 10% of Latinx voters turned out. This year, that number could be as high as 65%, exceeding all expectations and capping off a wave of Latinx voter engagement throughout the country during this election cycle.

This special election concludes Voto Latino’s record-breaking investment in Latinx political empowerment for the 2020 cycle. After close to a decade of organizing in many of these states, a $34.2 million dollar effort, Voto Latino registered 601,330 voters in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Florida, and mobilized 3.7 million low propensity voters to the polls. This cycle, Voto Latino’s work helped flip Arizona and Georgia, defended Nevada and Wisconsin, sent four new Senators to Washington, and turned Texas and North Carolina purple, demonstrating the overwhelming contribution Latinx voters in the South made to deliver the White House.

For the Georgia effort, Voto Latino partnered with local organizations within the state for a host of election-related activities. Voto Latino’s partners included Fair Fight, La Borinqueña, Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement (AADM), Blueprint 58 Atlanta, Georgia League of Women Voters, Georgia Muslim Voter Project, Georgia Sierra Club, Mijente, New Georgia Project, Pro Georgia, Southerners on New Ground (SONG), State Voices, Students for Tomorrow, and the Trans Queer Liberation Movement.

Through Voto Latino’s numerous local partnerships, it co-hosted virtual text banks and organized events, such as a Fuse TV Townhall with board members Rosario Dawson and Wilmer Valderamma. VL Impact Council Co-Chair Zoe Saldana also contributed to the effort. The Georgia program included texting 95,000 young voters of color, providing media training to 33 volunteers, collaboratively sending 1,140 handwritten letters to voters, providing thousands of rides to the polls through Lyft, and uplifting the work of numerous local organizations.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power. 

Contact:
Danny Turkel, danny@votolatino.org

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Republic Services, Inc. Sets Date for Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call

PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, after the market closes, and will host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by logging onto the Company’s Investor Relations page on <a target="_blank"…

PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, after the market closes, and will host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by logging onto the Company’s Investor Relations page on republicservices.com, or listeners may access the call by dialing 844-890-1789 or 412-717-9598, passcode Republic Services.

The Company encourages participants who will be dialing in to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10150722/dfb6f25a04. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator on the day of the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference through March  1, 2021, by calling 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088, passcode 10150722. The conference call will also be archived on the Company’s website at republicservices.com.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers, landfills and environmental services provide effective solutions to make responsible recycling and waste disposal effortless for its customers across the country. Its 36,000 employees are committed to providing a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter and @republic_services on Instagram.

The Company participates in investor presentations and conferences throughout the year. Interested parties can find a schedule of these conferences at republicservices.com.

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ReneSola Power Announces Closing of $40.0 Million Registered Direct Offering

STAMFORD, Conn., January 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd («ReneSola Power» or the «Company») (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering of 2.50 million of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing ten (10) ordinary shares, at a purchase price of $16.00 per ADS. 

STAMFORD, Conn., January 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd («ReneSola Power» or the «Company») (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering of 2.50 million of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing ten (10) ordinary shares, at a purchase price of $16.00 per ADS. 

H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. Raymond James and Roth Capital Partners acted as financial advisors in the offering.

The gross proceeds were $40.0 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for expanding new solar project pipeline and general working capital need.

The securities described above were offered pursuant to a «shelf» registration statement (File No. 333-240293) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 3, 2020 and declared effective on August 11, 2020. Such securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities were filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering of the securities may be obtained, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by e-mail: placements@hcwco.com or by telephone: (646) 975-6996.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor there any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About ReneSola Power

ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company’s strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute »forward-looking» statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Whenever you read a statement that is not simply a statement of historical fact (such as when the Company describes what it «believes,» «plans,» «expects» or «anticipates» will occur, what «will» or «could» happen, and other similar statements), you must remember that the Company’s expectations may not be correct, even though it believes that they are reasonable. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements are mainly related to the intended use of net proceeds from the registered direct offering, the Company’s continuing operations and you may not be able to compare such information with the Company’s past performance or results. The Company does not guarantee that the forward-looking statements will happen as described or that they will happen at all. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F. The Company undertakes no obligation, beyond that required by law, to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, even though the Company’s situation may change in the future, except as required by law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In the United States:

ReneSola Ltd
Mr. Adam Krop
+1 (347) 577-9055 x115
IR.USA@renesolapower.com

The Blueshirt Group
Mr. Ralph Fong
+1 (415) 489-2195
ralph@blueshirtgroup.com

In China:

ReneSola Ltd
Ms. Ella Li
+86 (21) 6280-8070 x102
ir@renesolapower.com

The Blueshirt Group Asia
Mr. Gary Dvorchak, CFA
+86 (138) 1079-1480
gary@blueshirtgroup.com

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WorldLegacy Leadership Team Transforms Lives by Providing Abundant Clean Water in Malawi, Africa

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WorldLegacy’s NC185 leadership team, based in Chapel Hill, NC is transforming a community in Malawi, Africa in an extreme endeavor from January 11-…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WorldLegacy’s NC185 leadership team, based in Chapel Hill, NC is transforming a community in Malawi, Africa in an extreme endeavor from January 11- January 19, 2021. Fourteen individuals from all over the United States and abroad, will fund the installation of one new well and the refurbishment of a minimum of ten additional wells in a community in Malawi, Africa in nine days. These wells will allow children to attend school and have an adequate education instead of walking for miles and miles each day to fetch clean water. A team of people in the local village of Malawi will install and repair the wells.

Doxa Wells Holdings, LLC will install and refurbish the wells and install satellite technology to allow the wells to be monitored from anywhere in the world. New smart pumps will be used to increase the lifetime of the wells.

To fund this project, the team’s challenge was to raise $25,000 in five days, starting on January 8th, 2021. On day three, they had raised over $31,000! Both You Turn Ministries and Doxa Wells committed to the well installation starting on January 11, 2021 before the funding had even started! Join NC185 in going over the top in the next two days to provide clean and accessible water to thousands of families in villages near the trading center of Msundwe, Malawi. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world and this extreme project will enhance the quality of life and health for generations of children. Every child gets to grow up with respect, love, and education.

This extreme makeover project is the culmination of WorldLegacy’s challenging and transformational three-month leadership development program. What makes this project unique is that the WorldLegacy Leadership team must completely design the project from start to finish, cannot use any of their own money, and must involve the community to be partners and do 75% of the work. The project needs to be completed in a short period of time. This project will be completed even though it is the rainy season in Malawi. Failure is not an option.

WorldLegacy is committed to maintaining standards of excellence for all leadership projects. WorldLegacy has been operating for more than twenty years and trains at least seven leadership programs each year. WorldLegacy has donated more than $3,455,000 in cash, contributions and labor to the world community through these projects.

The WorldLegacy NC185 Leadership team asks for your partnership to make this project extraordinary. Dig deep and support the installation of new and refurbished wells by January 19, 2021. Not only will the project enable school attendance among school children in communities of Malawi, this access to water will allow families to share more quality time together and maintain proper health and hygiene. You can donate your money to here. Your tax deductible donation will go to You Turn Ministries where 100% of the money will go straight to the project in Malawi, Africa. WorldLegacy will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The ceremony will celebrate and honor all those who gave their hearts to the project. The organizations, donors and all those who worked and volunteered for this incredible project and organization will be invited to attend.

About WorldLegacy:
WorldLegacy in Chapel Hill, NC offers a curriculum of transformational leadership programs and coaching for people committed to creating extraordinary results, having a meaningful life, and impacting the world. For over 20 years, WorldLegacy has been attracting students from all over the world. WorldLegacy is relentless in supporting everyone to live from his or her purpose and to have a life of no regrets. For more information, visit the website or call Lori Todd or Rob Katz 919-678-6000.

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US Water Use Volumes to Contract 5.1% in 2020

CLEVELAND, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Water use in the US is forecast to decline 1.1% per year in volume terms through 2024, according to Water: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. The…

CLEVELAND, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Water use in the US is forecast to decline 1.1% per year in volume terms through 2024, according to Water: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is expected to reduce water use in power generation and manufacturing establishments due to the contraction in manufacturing shipments and electricity generation. US water use is expected to see a 5.1% annual drop from 2019 levels. Water use in utilities is expected to fall 5.5%, and use in manufacturing and mining will fall 6.2%. The economic downturn associated with the pandemic is forecast to cause a 7.7% decline in real (inflation-adjusted) manufacturing shipments in 2020. While water use in the municipal, manufacturing, and mining markets is expected to grow after 2020, gains are not expected to entirely offset declines.

US water withdrawal is forecast to decline of 1.1% annually in volume terms through 2024. Withdrawals will fall due to increases in water reclamation driven by factors such as supply constraints (e.g., drought), improved irrigation efficiency, and regulatory limitations on wastewater effluents. Agriculture will continue to represent a major market for withdrawal, as the vast majority of water diverted for this purpose is not reclaimed; water applied to fields as irrigation or supplied to livestock as hydration is generally lost to the environment due to factors such as evaporative loss and the lack of a viable infrastructure for recovery.

These and other key insights are featured in Water: United States. This report forecasts to 2020 and 2024 US water use and withdrawal in gallons. Total water use is segmented by market in terms of:

  • utilities
  • manufacturing and mining
  • municipal

Total water withdrawal is segmented by market as follows:

  • agriculture
  • other markets such as utilities and manufacturing

To illustrate historical trends, water use, water withdrawals, and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2009 to 2019.

For the purposes of this report, water use encompasses water withdrawals from surface and groundwater sources and includes reclaimed wastewater. Trends and forecasts related to water use apply to water that has been treated to some appreciable degree and do not include water used in agricultural applications. Water withdrawal totals refer to water from surface and groundwater sources, excluding reclaimed wastewater. The municipal segment excludes water withdrawn from wells on residential properties.

This report features the results of the Freedonia Focus Reports proprietary national consumer survey, including COVID impact analysis.

More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Water-United-States-FF95025/?progid=91541 

About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Energy & Resources reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.

Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:

  • total historical market size and industry output
  • segmentation by products and markets
  • identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
  • segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
  • a survey of the supply base
  • suggested resources for further study

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China Air Purifiers Markets, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2025 – Residential/Household vs Non-residential/Commercial

DUBLIN, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «China Air Purifiers Market, 2015-2025» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «China Air Purifiers Market, 2015-2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The Chinese Air Purifiers Market stood at USD 1,489.84 Million in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.12% to surpass USD 1,767.81 Million by 2025.

Anticipated growth in the market can be attributed to deteriorating air quality due to rising vehicular pollution and booming industrial sector in the country, which is resulting in higher PM2.5 concentration levels, and consequently, increasing incidences of respiratory diseases. Moreover, increasing awareness among people about the health benefits of air purifiers and rising per capita income levels are anticipated to boost the demand for air purifiers in China through 2025.

The Chinese Air Purifiers Market can be segregated based on filter type, End-use, distribution channel, and region. Based on filter type, HEPA + activated carbon dominated the market with share of 53.10% in 2019 and the trend is anticipated to continue until 2025. This category of purifiers has no side-effects on human health and provide highly efficient air purification with HEPA filters removing dust as well as particulate matters and activated carbon filters facilitating odor removal.

Companies operating in the market are investing in technological advancements to register sound returns. For instance, many players are offering such smart air purifiers, which can be connected through a simple mobile application available on different operating systems such as Android and iOS that can be controlled through wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Years considered for this report:

  • Historical Years: 2015-2018
  • Base Year: 2019
  • Estimated Year: 2020
  • Forecast Period: 2021-2025

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and forecast the Chinese Air Purifiers Market size.
  • To define, classify and forecast the Chinese Air Purifiers Market on the basis of filter type, End-use, region and company.
  • To analyze and forecast the Chinese Air Purifiers Market with respect to Filter Type: HEPA + Activated Carbon; HEPA + Activated Carbon + Ion & Ozone; True HEPA and Others.
  • To analyze and forecast the Chinese Air Purifiers Market with respect to End-use: residential/household vs non-residential/commercial.
  • To analyze and forecast the Chinese Air Purifiers Market with respect to distribution channel: direct/institutional sales, offline retail sales and online retail sales.
  • To scrutinize the detailed market segmentation and forecast the market size on the basis of six regions, namely – North China, East China, North East China, South Central China, North West China and South West China.
  • To identify tailwinds and headwinds for the Chinese Air Purifiers Market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, innovative product launches, government policy and investments, and new entrants in the Chinese Air Purifiers Market.
  • To strategically profile leading players operating in the Chinese Air Purifiers Market.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Product Overview

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of COVID-19 on China Air Purifier Market

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customer
5.1. Brand Recall, By Select Brand
5.2. Brand Awareness, By Select Brand
5.3. Factors Influencing Purchase Decision
5.4. Preferred Point of Purchase
5.5. Major Sources of Awareness
5.6. Time of Usage
5.7. Challenges Faced Post Purchase

6. Global Air Purifiers Market Overview

7. China Air Purifiers Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Filter Type (HEPA + Activated Carbon; HEPA + Activated Carbon + Ion & Ozone; True HEPA and Others)
7.2.2. By End-use (Residential/Household Vs. Non-Residential/Commercial)
7.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Direct/Institutional Sales; Offline Retail Sales and Online Retail Sales)
7.2.4. By Region
7.2.5. By Company
7.3. Market Attractiveness Index (By Filter Type, By End-use and By Region)

8. China HEPA + Activated Carbon Air Purifiers Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By End-use
8.2.2. By Distribution Channel
8.3. Product Benchmarking (Including Pricing Analysis)

9. China HEPA + Activated Carbon + Ion Ozone Air Purifiers Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By End-use
9.2.2. By Distribution Channel
9.3. Product Benchmarking (Including Pricing Analysis)

10. China True HEPA Air Purifiers Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By End-use
10.2.2. By Distribution Channel
10.3. Product Benchmarking (Including Pricing Analysis)

11. Import & Export Analysis

12. Value Chain Analysis

13. Market Dynamics
13.1. Drivers
13.2. Challenges

14. Market Trends & Developments

15. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

16. China Economic Profile

17. Competitive Landscape
17.1. Competition Outlook
17.2. Company Profiles
17.2.1. Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Company Ltd.
17.2.2. A.O. Smith (China) Water Heater Co., Ltd.
17.2.3. Xiaomi Corporation
17.2.4. Beijing Yadu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.
17.2.5. Sharp Business (China) Co., Ltd
17.2.6. Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd
17.2.7. Daikin (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
17.2.8. LG Electronics (China) Co. Ltd.
17.2.9. Blueair (Shanghai) Sales Co. Ltd.
17.2.10. Honeywell (China) Co. Ltd.
17.2.11. ADA Electrotech (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

18. Strategic Recommendations

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Dionisio Gutiérrez was selected among the 50 most admired businesspeople in Central America according to Estrategia y Negocios

GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 50 names were chosen through a survey with readers from all over the Central American isthmus, most of whom are senior executives of regional companies or owners of medium and small companies. The winning profiles stand out for being entrepreneurs, leaders and large companies that have succeeded in the economic development of the region for decades. Gutierrez is among the top ten most admired businessmen of the region.

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GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 50 names were chosen through a survey with readers from all over the Central American isthmus, most of whom are senior executives of regional companies or owners of medium and small companies. The winning profiles stand out for being entrepreneurs, leaders and large companies that have succeeded in the economic development of the region for decades. Gutierrez is among the top ten most admired businessmen of the region.

Dionisio Gutiérrez, while presiding over the family corporation until 2010, has had a civic career in Guatemala of nearly 40 years. Throughout these decades he promoted spaces for debate and discussion from his television program, Libre Encuentro, which was broadcast for almost 20 uninterrupted years and had audience records all over Central America.

Thanks to his civic work as president of Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo since 2012, and as host of the television program Razón de Estado since 2018, Dr. Gutiérrez is «a businessman and social leader, all in one. He believes in a united Central America and points out that the post-pandemic world will be different from the one we know, with much more uncertainty. The erratic and authoritarian decisions of the governments, the reduced fiscal space and the weakness of the institutions of our democracies will make us face economic, social and political challenges,« the publication recognized in this special edition.

Also, they pointed out that: «Gutiérrez believes that in the post-covid world, companies will be more efficient, more humane and more exposed. A great deal of importance will be given to developing resilience and diversification.« Finally, they stated: «Dionisio Gutiérrez believes that citizen commitment is necessary to build better prepared countries, with better health, security, infrastructure and public policy systems.«

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Grenergy Renovables S.A. and Natixis Close Solar PV Portfolio Financing in Chile

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grenergy Renovables S.A. («Grenergy»), with Natixis as Sole Lead Arranger, Hedge Provider, LC Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent, have successfully closed senior secured facilities totaling US $91 million for an expected 130 MWp portfolio of 14 solar photovoltaic («PV») plants in Chile. This marks Natixis’ first transaction with Grenergy and was fully underwritten by Natixis.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grenergy Renovables S.A. («Grenergy»), with Natixis as Sole Lead Arranger, Hedge Provider, LC Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent, have successfully closed senior secured facilities totaling US $91 million for an expected 130 MWp portfolio of 14 solar photovoltaic («PV») plants in Chile. This marks Natixis’ first transaction with Grenergy and was fully underwritten by Natixis.

The Grenergy portfolio consists of solar projects that will operate under Chile’s special regime for distributed generation projects (known as «PMGD»). Each of the PMGD projects in the portfolio will have capacity of up to 9 MWAC and will be entitled to sell its energy output at the regulated stabilized price. The financing structure provides Grenergy the flexibility to add projects to the portfolio, subject to meeting predefined eligibility criteria. Grenergy has been active in Chile since 2016 and has 400 MW of capacity connected or under construction.

Grenergy estimates that the projects in the portfolio will produce an estimated 311 GWh in green energy and offset approximately 108,900 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. The construction of the projects will reinforce Grenergy’s position in Chile, where the company currently has approximately 2.6 GW and expects to continue its growth in the coming years.

According to Grenergy’s CEO, David Ruiz de Andrés, «Closing the financing of this PMGD portfolio in Chile will enable Grenergy to achieve its strategic objective of assets under operations in 2021 and demonstrates that Chile remains a key market for the company with a solid commitment to competitive and green energy.»

«This marks the seventh PMGD term financing for which Natixis has acted as Sole Lead Arranger in the last two years, representing nearly $600 million. These transactions further consolidate Natixis’ leadership among financial institutions in the PMGD space and LatAm infrastructure more broadly,» said Aitor Alava, Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Finance, Latin America at Natixis.

The PMGD regime was created in 2005 with the goal of incentivizing more distributed and greener electricity generation. The projects in the Grenergy PMGD portfolio also contribute to the Chile’s broader energy transition as it progressively retires coal plants and heads towards long-term carbon-neutrality.

About Grenergy Renovables
Grenergy Renovables is a Spanish company created in 2007, an independent producer of energy from renewable sources, mainly wind and photovoltaic, which has been listed on the Continuous Market since 2019. Its business model covers all phases of the project, from development, construction and financial structuring to plant operation and maintenance. In 2012, it was installed in LATAM, where it is present in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico and Colombia, as well as in Spain and Italy with a global pipeline of over 5.1 GW in various stages of development.

Press Contact:
Daniel Lozano
+0034 917 08 19 70
comunicacion@grenergy.eu    

About Natixis
Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, as well as the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks. Listed on the Paris stock exchange, Natixis has a solid financial base with a CET1 capital under Basel 3(1) of €11.8 billion, a Basel 3 CET1 Ratio(1) of 11.7% and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+ / Moody’s: A1 / Fitch Ratings: A+). (1) Based on CRR-CRD4 rules as reported on June 26, 2013, including the Danish compromise – without phase-in. Figures as at 30 September 2020.

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