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NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The non-profit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) confirmed that Greenberg Traurig is the first major law firm to be certified through its Green-e® Energy program. In addition, CRS has certified that Greenberg Traurig’s North American offices are powered by 100% renewable energy. The CRS Green-e® Energy program has been called the leading renewable energy certification program in the United States.

Going beyond North America, the global law firm’s 40 offices are now net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage, and are 100% powered by renewable energy, achieved by the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs). 

«These are significant steps in furthering our continuing sustainability initiative by reducing our carbon footprint,» said Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Duffy.

«To achieve these milestones, we entered into a long-term transaction for the purchase of RECs and associated compliance premiums from a new wind farm and a new solar project. This has been a global effort,» said firm Shareholder Iskender «Alex» H. Catto, who leads the firm’s program and chairs its Power Industry Projects and Restructuring Practice.

The wind farm is currently in operation and the solar farm is expected to be operational prior to the end of 2020, Catto noted.

«This undertaking means that we are annually capable of offsetting up to 13 million kw/hours of global office electricity usage or its equivalent with clean, renewable energy,» Duffy said. «Our status benefits not only our planet but is also of direct benefit to many of our clients.»

As clients implement sustainability initiatives, they turn to look at the emissions in their supply chain. Greenberg Traurig, as a legal service provider, is a part of that supply chain. Therefore, Duffy said, the firm’s global net-carbon neutrality with respect to office energy usage allows clients to directly benefit by reporting reduced carbon emissions from within their supply chain.

«We did this because it is the right thing to do. We are a global law firm with both global and local clients. Carbon is a global issue that has both global and local impacts,» Duffy said.

Greenberg Traurig has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Web: www.gtlaw.com

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MIAMI, 23 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) anunció hoy el nombramiento de Amy C. McPherson, expresidenta y directora general en la división de Europa de Marriott International, en su junta directiva. Su nombramiento entró en vigencia el 21 de diciembre de 2020.

«Me siento honrado de darle la bienvenida a Amy a nuestra junta directiva», afirmó Richard D. Fain, presidente y director ejecutivo de Royal Caribbean Group. «Sus muchos años de participación en el crecimiento de la industria de viajes, así como su profunda experiencia en el desarrollo de los mercados internacionales, serán una valiosa adición al directorio.»

McPherson pasó más de 30 años en cargos de liderazgo en Marriott International, que incluyen 10 años de servicio como presidenta y directora general de la división de Europa, hasta su jubilación en 2019.  Mientras estaba en Marriott, fue reconocida como una de las sobresalientes 25 «Women Who Mean Business» («Mujeres sinónimo de actividad empresarial») por el Washington Business Journal.

La señora McPherson es exvicepresidenta del consejo asesor ejecutivo de James Madison University College of Business. Actualmente, es una importante inversionista en KidsKnowBest, una agencia creativa de servicio integral que ofrece sólidas soluciones de marca para la era social impulsada por los niños.

Acerca de Royal Caribbean Group Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., que opera bajo el nombre de Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), es una compañía de cruceros vacacionales que posee cuatro marcas globales: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara y Silversea.  Royal Caribbean Group también es 50 % propietario de una empresa conjunta que opera cruceros TUI y cruceros Hapag-Lloyd. En conjunto, nuestras marcas operan 61 barcos con otros 15 en pedido al 21 de diciembre de 2020.  Obtenga más información en www.rclcorporate.com o www.rclinvestor.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Scrum Ventures today announced the list of early accepted startups to its Food Tech Studio – Bites!, a global program aimed to solve the key challenges plaguing our food supply chain today, including (but not limited to) safety, waste reduction, and health. Scrum Ventures also announced it increased its partnerships with new additions to the program.

Launched in September 2020, Food Tech Studio – Bites! is focused on bringing much-needed change to the food sector through advanced technologies from innovative food startups. The program was founded to bring food entrepreneurs to the front lines and connect them with leading corporations and industry thought-leaders, helping them realize top-line growth opportunities in Japan, the U.S. and around the world.

Over the last three months, the program has received hundreds of applications from startups across 28 different countries that are determined to innovate the food ecosystem. The program has identified several companies that offer new technologies in the food sector that can reduce our carbon footprint and eliminate world hunger and waste.

Today, Food Tech Studio – Bites! has released the names of the first 20 startups that will be a part of the program. The initial startups reflect a broad range of categories in the food tech sector including wellness & health, next-gen foods & functional foods, supply chain and logistics, at-home & consumer-focused technologies, and sustainability.

Early accepted startups:

• Allergy Amulet (US)
• CANEAT (Japan)
• COMP (Japan)
• Drop Kitchen / Adaptics Inc. (Ireland)
• Exawizards (Japan)
• Flourring LLC (US)
• FoodCode (Japan)
• Gifmo (Japan)
• Kiwibot (US)
• Kuleana (US)
• MiL (Japan)
• Mi Terro (US)
• MoBiol Holdings Pte Ltd (Singapore)
• myAir (Israel)
• New Age Meats (US)
• Novel Farms, Inc. (US)
• Rebound Technologies (US)
• Sun Coast Naturals (US)
• Turtle Tree Labs (Singapore)
• Ukko (US)

The program has also expanded its Leadership Circle with the addition of Fujicco, House Foods, Kagome and Tokyo Gas as partners. Hitachi Global Life Solutions, JR East and Orange Page were also added on as strategic partners. These strategic partners are providing over 20 food-related mentors for program participants.

For more about the partners:

• Fujicco Co., Ltd: with a vision to make everyone healthy and happy, Fujicco strives to create a sustainable society. Based on their company motto «Always be creative», the company has achieved health, tastiness, food safety and reliability through their quality ingredients and technological development with natural food products such as kombu (kelp) and beans.
• House Foods Corporation: with sustainability top of mind, House Foods provides the widest range of the fresh tofu products at affordable prices in the U.S. With more than 100 years of service, the company shares its vision of healthy eating through a variety of convenient products made from high quality ingredients.
• Kagome Co., Ltd: as a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of tomato-based foods, and fruit and vegetable juices, Kagome is working consistently to contribute to the wellbeing and longevity of people around the world.
• Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd: as Japan’s largest provider of city gas, serving more than 12 million customers for over 135 years, Tokyo Gas works to respond to the needs of customers, society, and the next age while working to contribute to the realization of a prosperous, fulfilling way of life, and an environment-friendly society.

For more about the strategic partners:

• Hitachi Global Life Solutions: as a provider of home appliances, services and commercial equipment, Hitachi Global Life Solutions aims to increase customers’ quality of life. It also utilizes digital technology to solve lifestyle issues and contribute to a sustainable society.
• JR East: with its operational area in the north eastern Japan including the Tokyo metropolis, JR East is the largest railway company in Japan. JR East is pursuing an ultimate safety level as its top priority. And, as one entity, JR East Group is creating affluent lives for their customers, line-side communities, and employees by emphasizing trust and developing a network of related businesses, especially in information technology.
• Orange Page: a vibrant cooking publisher with the mission to foster a lifestyle and culture that promotes collaboration and well-being. Their focus is discovering, teaching, and bringing meaning to food recipes.

Over the next month, Scrum Ventures will work closely with its partners on the final selection process that will bring better and more efficient processes within the food development ecosystem. For more information on Scrum Ventures and Food Tech Studio – Bites!, please visit:  https://www.foodtech.studio/ 

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Recent actions at the federal level to extend foreclosure and eviction moratoriums on certain sections of the housing market through January will allow the incoming administration of President-elect Biden to revisit the issue after Inauguration Day, according to Columbus distressed assets manager and auctioneer Rich Kruse.

But the Gryphon USA Ltd. principal said adopting that strategy for too long could create risks for the housing market as many landlords and mortgage holders begin to assess the impact on their businesses.

Congress supported the extension of mortgage foreclosures and eviction protections to certain properties through Jan. 31 as part of a second round of support for those facing job loss and other economic stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of federal agencies had already extended the moratorium that were due to expire on Dec. 31.

Kruse said the National Low-Income Housing Coalition has estimated the amounts of back rent owed to be between $30 billion and $70 billion, although a report from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank in early December had put the number at $7.2 billion from the start of the moratoria in March through Dec.1, 2020.

The $600 payments Congress just approved for adults earning less than $75,000 per year, however, will have little impact for the 12 million renters the Low-Income Housing Coalition estimates have accumulated deferred rent since January.

«It’s a finger in the dike that continues to crumble in front of our eyes,» Kruse said.

«Tenants are not likely to use the funds to make rental payments because the government essentially just said the free ride is open for another 2 months,» Kruse said. «There’s nothing here for the housing providers and barely anything for the tenants.»

Mortgage lenders also face an uncertainty on when payments on FHA, VA and other loans backed by the federal agencies will come due. The Visual Capitalist website estimates 17 million adults are behind on the house payments nationally. More than a third of Ohioans are behind on their mortgages or their rent, with 192,000 people poised to face foreclosure or eviction.

«This congressional action, while necessary at the moment, just kicks the can down the road,» Kruse said.

«The Biden administration should look to refocus any future support of the housing industry toward landlords and mortgage holders and quickly allow the marketplace to sort out the economic damage the moratoria have caused,» Kruse said. «Too long of a delay will cause untold harm to the rental properties without a stream of income to pay for general maintenance and create a backlog of distressed owner-occupied homes that could result in damaging the broader home market.»

Kruse serves as managing partner of Gryphon USA Ltd., and oversees the affiliated Gryphon Realty real estate brokerage and the Gryphon Asset Management receivership and asset management practice. His engagements primarily focus on complex state and federal legal matters, Private Selling Officer transactions and business insolvency.

More reading here from recent articles on the eviction and foreclosure situation:
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• https://dsnews.com/daily-dose/12-21-2020/fha-extends-foreclosure-moratorium-expands-forbearance-options
• https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-next-coronavirus-front-evictions-and-foreclosures/
• https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-the-risk-of-eviction-and-foreclosure-in-u-s-states/
• https://nlihc.org/news/new-research-released-costs-covid-19-evictions

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Elephant Cooperation, a conservation group started by Orange County based entrepreneur Scott Struthers, announced the launch of Elephants to the Rescue, its new initiative to provide food assistance to families living near wildlife areas in Kenya.

«African communities located near elephant areas have been drastically impacted by COVID19 lock downs and the loss of tourism income,» said Struthers, the co-founder of home technology company, Sonance. «We see a direct correlation between poverty and wildlife poaching. Since the pandemic began, many people have lapsed into food insecurity. We need to help these people, especially children and the rangers who protect elephants, until the pandemic runs its course.»

Elephants to the Rescue will provide monthly supplies of food staples, including grains and legumes, to families in need. By associating this aid with the neighboring elephants, Elephants to the Rescue reinforces the message that elephants are valuable and to be protected.

Elephant Cooperation is raising $100,000 to feed over 600 families during 2021. A donation of $25 feeds a family for a month, $100 feeds 4 rangers for a month, and $1,000 feeds 100 school children for a month. Elephant Cooperation has already received a $15,000 donation from City National Bank. The first food drop will take place in January 2021.

«The delivery of food to the Amboseli and Marsabit communities will be life changing for the people and will certainly reduce wildlife poaching,» added Patrick Ignuza, Kenyan journalist and Elephant Cooperation Ambassador. «My hope is that the world will be inspired to give support to this effort.»

To make a donation to Elephants to the Rescue, please visit https://www.elephantcooperation.com/ettr/.

About Elephant Cooperation:
Founded in 2016 with the mission of «saving the African elephant before it is too late,» Elephant Cooperation is a unique 501(c)3 focused on finding and funding the most effective ways to help elephants and the communities living near them. Our motto is No Poverty, No Poaching.

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JUJUY, Argentina, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The government of the Province of Jujuy (the «Province») notifies that, as a Province of Argentina, it has faced, and continues to face, unprecedented fiscal and economic challenges. The Province’s economy has been significantly affected by the decline in Argentina’s financial and economic results and performance over the past two years, which has had a direct effect on the Province’s economy, and has resulted in a substantial decline in both federal and provincial fiscal revenues. In addition, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the implementation of measures designed to control its spread both within Argentina and globally, has contributed further to the decline in the Province’s fiscal results, resulting in the Province’s revenues being insufficient to cover its expenditures related to essential services and programs. These factors have put stress on the Province’s ability to honor its financial commitments, including its bonds due 2022.

In light of the above, the Province has retained financial and legal advisors and intends to initiate consultations with its bondholders with a view to establishing measures that contribute to the sustainability of its financial commitments.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The bonds have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws.

Inquiries regarding this press release should be addressed to the Minister of Finance of the Province (e-mail: egresospublicos@jujuy.gob.ar).

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