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Truist issues first social bond to advance environmental, social and governance focus

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by issuing its first social bond of $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount. As part of the company’s multitiered environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, the net proceeds from the issuance will support new and existing eligible social programs, including investments in affordable housing and enhancements…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by issuing its first social bond of $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount. As part of the company’s multitiered environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, the net proceeds from the issuance will support new and existing eligible social programs, including investments in affordable housing and enhancements to essential nonprofit services for communities in need.

«We were thrilled by investor reception of our first social bond, particularly in the face of significant market volatility,» said Corporate Treasurer Donna Goodrich. «Our heavily oversubscribed issuance demonstrated investor enthusiasm for this asset class and a desire to further the important work of building our communities, while also affirming confidence in Truist’s credit quality.»

Notable terms and aspects of the social bond issuance include:

  • First social bond issued by a U.S. regional bank
  • 1.267% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due March 2, 2027 (CUSIP: 89788MAD4)
  • Redeemable prior to maturity via a call feature included in the 6-year non-call 5 (6NC-5) structure
  • Participation from more than 120 investors, including high-quality ESG-dedicated portfolios, with order book oversubscribed by 2.7 times
  • Pricing reflected tightest new issue spread for a 6NC-5 note issued by a U.S. bank (50 basis point spread to the benchmark Treasury yield)

«Investing in our communities is one of the most tangible ways we’re able to fulfill our purpose of inspiring and building better lives and communities,» said Head of Truist Corporate Social Responsibility Tori Kaplan. «This first social bond marks a significant milestone in our overall ESG commitment and our journey to advancing equity in the communities we serve.»

In its first year, Truist strengthened and formalized its ESG program by publishing its Corporate Social Responsibility Report and disclosing key information in accordance with leading ESG frameworks. Additionally, Truist achieved the following ESG milestones in 2020:

Environmental:

  • Extended $2.4 billion of renewable energy and sustainability financing
  • Provided $534.4 million in solar funding, which reached 15,703 households
  • Planted 800+ acres of trees in partnership with American Forests
  • Disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions
  • Published the company’s first Environmental Statement in Truist Corporate Social Responsibility report

Social:

  • Continued execution on our $60 billion Community Benefits Plan to lend to and invest in low- and moderate-income borrowers and communities from 2020 to 2022
  • Provided $7.4 billion in community development loans, including loans for affordable housing
  • Awarded $178.6 million in total giving by Truist including the Truist Charitable Fund, Truist Foundation, Community Reinvestment Act and regional giving
  • Contributed $78 million to efforts advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, including awarding social justice grants, supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), funding diverse small businesses and empowering the communities Truist serves through diversity initiatives
  • Completed more than 1,700 community service projects through the Lighthouse Project
  • Signed PwC’s CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge

Governance:

  • Demonstrated diverse representation on the Truist Board of Directors, with 45% of the board being racially, ethnically or gender diverse
  • Exceeded year one target to increase spend with diverse suppliers and enhance supplier diversity at Truist
  • Created the Truist ESG Council
  • Received a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index

«In addition to advancing our commitment to a stronger ESG program, this bond extends our community development initiatives by creating a new, targeted funding vehicle to drive permanent and measurable social change,» said Truist Director of Investor Relations Ryan Richards. «It’s another way Truist is standing for better to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities.»

Truist issued the social bonds in accordance with the Truist Sustainable Financing Framework, which guides the company’s issuance of green, social and sustainable instruments. The framework addresses the four core components of the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guidelines on use of funds; project selection and evaluation processes; management of proceeds; and reporting. Truist has obtained an independent second-party opinion on the framework from Sustainalytics. Learn more about the framework and second-party opinion here.

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

About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S. with total assets of $509 billion as of December 31, 2020. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.

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New Portable Solar Refrigerator to Use in Power Outage Emergencies

DELAWARE CITY, Del., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The dramatic power losses in Texas and Colorado left people without ways to keep their food cool and protected. This resulted in hundreds of dollars lost per household. EcoSolarCool’s new solar-powered, portable refrigerator could keep this from happening ever again.

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DELAWARE CITY, Del., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The dramatic power losses in Texas and Colorado left people without ways to keep their food cool and protected. This resulted in hundreds of dollars lost per household. EcoSolarCool’s new solar-powered, portable refrigerator could keep this from happening ever again.

EcoSolarCool launches the 3.4 cu ft portable DC refrigerator ESCR1XPR that is available for purchase today. 

This portable fridge includes and runs on a rechargeable lithium battery that can last for at least 12 hours. It can be charged with solar power, but also through DC power from a car, truck, RV, or home socket. 

The EcoSolarCool ESCR1XPR portable DC refrigerator could also be used on a boat, tiny home, or at any off-the-grid house. While normal refrigerators run on 120 volts, ours runs on 12, 24, and 120 volts. It is 3.4 cu ft (95L) and cools down to -0.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 

«EcoSolarCool is very excited about having this new portable choice available,» Shelby Sansone, a spokesperson said. «The more solar refrigerators we are able to offer the better. We want all potential customers to have a product that can be affordable and a good fit for their needs especially in an emergency.» 

EcoSolarCool is a global brand that manufactures highly efficient solar refrigerators and solar freezer products ranging in sizes from 3.4 to 15.9 cubic feet. We design products that provide independence, reduce greenhouse gas pollution, and could even increase property value. 

The EcoSolarCool ESCR1XPR portable DC refrigerator is currently listed at $795 and comes with a two-year warranty. Get it today with a special 10% discount for a limited time only. 

EcoSolarCool reviews can be explored here.

More details about EcoSolarCool and all product offerings can be found at https://www.ecosolarcool.com.

For interviews about our products and how they can help families across the region during potential natural emergencies, please contact Shelby Sansone at 888 558 5123. 

EcoSolarCool® is a global brand of solar refrigerators and solar freezers, servicing consumers worldwide since 2007. We have offices at 16192 Coastal Hwy Lewes, DE 19958 and Tower 5, Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3008, Australia.

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Herman Miller Introduces its ‘Most Sustainable Textile Collection Yet’

ZEELAND, Mich., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global design manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLHR) announced the introduction of a new sustainable textile collection including fabric made from all recycled and ocean-bound plastic materials and an industry-leading 100% post-consumer biodegradable polyester*.

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ZEELAND, Mich., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global design manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLHR) announced the introduction of a new sustainable textile collection including fabric made from all recycled and ocean-bound plastic materials and an industry-leading 100% post-consumer biodegradable polyester*.

The collection, known as Revenio, focuses on using the latest sustainable textile innovations to alleviate global waste, without sacrificing aesthetics, performance, or longevity.

For every yard in the Revenio collection, 7-15 bottles of plastic are diverted from the ocean. Annually, the Revenio Collection will divert an estimated equivalent of 4.6 million or approximately 37,000 pounds of discarded plastic bottles – 1.37 million of those bottles will be collected in vulnerable coastline cities, where they will be intercepted before reaching the ocean.

«This is our most sustainable textile collection yet,» said Elaine Gerbers, Director of Materials at Herman Miller. «This new collection amplifies our commitment to creating a circular economy through the use of environmentally mindful materials. By utilizing 100% recycled content and introducing ocean-bound plastic, we are diverting plastic from the landfill and our waterways and giving them new life in these beautiful new textiles. Additionally, our new biodegradable textile reduces the environmental impact at the end of a product’s life.»

The industry-leading 100% post-consumer biodegradable polyester can decompose in landfills and wastewater conditions at a rate similar to that of natural fibers (tested under ASTM D5511). This is achieved through the addition of a biocatalyst in the yarn extrusion process that enables anaerobic digestion in landfill and wastewater treatment conditions. In addition, these polyester fabrics can also be recycled and reused as raw materials for future generations of polyester fabrics.

Herman Miller joined NextWave® Plastics as a founding member in 2018 and has been working to incorporate ocean-bound plastic in its solutions. Convened by Lonely Whale, NextWave is a collaborative and open-source initiative convening leading multinational companies to develop the first global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains.

«Herman Miller was foundational to the creation of NextWave Plastics and since 2017 has been a driving force in our collective work to turn off the tap on plastic pollution,» said Dune Ives, CEO of Lonely Whale. «This milestone launch is a story about perseverance and an ongoing commitment to open-source collaboration that makes a tangible impact for our ocean. Each year, over 8 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean. If no action is taken, the amount of plastic going into the sea every year could triple in the next 20 years. Herman Miller, and all the NextWave Plastics members, are taking the action needed to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean.»

The Revenio Collection is currently made up of four textiles and will be available on Herman Miller seating and workspace solutions such as the Sayl Chair, Eames Molded Plywood Lounge and Dining Chairs, and Canvas Office Landscape. The textiles will also be offered on products from Herman Miller Group brands, Geiger and naughtone.

They will be available to order starting March 1, 2021, in North America. Additional textiles with ocean-bound plastic and details around global distribution will be announced at a later date.

Inside the Revenio Collection:

Terra
Terra is the industry’s leading 100% post-consumer recycled biodegradable* polyester, and displays a curated neutral palette highlighting linearity and earth tones echoing the material’s sustainable composition.

Scatter
With saturated colors and dark organic flecks, Scatter is a sustainable textile reminiscent of the intricacy and interest of recycled paper. Each yard of Scatter diverts nine plastic bottles from reaching our oceans.

Mellow
A sustainable, comfortable solution with softly tinted, tonal contrast in a cooling palette, is reflective of the material’s eco-friendly origin. Each yard of Mellow diverts seven plastic bottles from reaching our oceans.

Crepe
A timeless favorite, Crepe, is now offered with ocean bound plastic content. The signature organic texture is created from the random nature of the weaving technique. Each yard of fabric diverts 15 plastic bottles from reaching our oceans.

*Rate and extent of biodegradation into elements found in nature is 91% after 1,278 days under ASTM D5511 (Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Conditions). Test completed with same component (PET) polyester and biocatalyst additive. No evidence of further degradation.

About Herman Miller
Herman Miller is a globally recognized leader in design. Since its inception in 1905, the company’s innovative, problem-solving designs and furnishings have inspired the best in people wherever they live, work, learn, heal, and play. In 2018, Herman Miller created Herman Miller Group, a purposefully selected, complementary family of brands that includes Colebrook Bosson Saunders, Design Within Reach, Geiger, HAY, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, naughtone, and Nemschoff. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—Herman Miller Group shapes places that matter for customers while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future for all. For more information visit www.hermanmiller.com/about-us.

About NextWave Plastics
NextWave Plastics is an industry-led, open-source collaboration among leading technology companies and consumer brands to develop the first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains. Convened by Lonely Whale, this consortium aims to keep plastic in our economy and out of the ocean and has committed to preventing 25,000 tons of plastic waste from entering the oceans by 2025 across countries most impacted by plastic pollution. Members include Dell Technologies, Bureo, CPI Card Group, Herman Miller, HP Inc, Humanscale, IKEA, Interface, Solgaard, and Trek Bicycle. In 2021, Lonely Whale (and NextWave) joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the World Economic Forum’s platform for advancing progress in the fight against plastic waste and pollution, as well as transitioning governments, businesses and society towards a sustainable, circular economy for plastics. To learn more, visit www.nextwaveplastics.org, follow along on Twitter at @NxtWavePlastics, or connect on LinkedIn.

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Hyzon Motors Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyzon Motors Inc., or «Hyzon», today announced that management will present and meet with investors at the following conferences:

  • Cowen Mobility Disruption Virtual Summit on March 10, 2021
  • Bank of America Global Industrials Conference on March 18, 2021
  • Evercore ISI EV/New Energy Day Virtual Conference, March 23, 2021…

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyzon Motors Inc., or «Hyzon», today announced that management will present and meet with investors at the following conferences:

  • Cowen Mobility Disruption Virtual Summit on March 10, 2021
  • Bank of America Global Industrials Conference on March 18, 2021
  • Evercore ISI EV/New Energy Day Virtual Conference, March 23, 2021
  • Colliers Spring Alternative Transportation Virtual Conference, March 26, 2021
  • Coker Palmer Virtual Bus Tour, March 29, 2021

Hyzon’s most recent presentation will be made available on the Investors section of its website, at www.hyzonmotors.com.

As announced previously, Hyzon plans to go public through a merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: DCRB, DCRBW, DCRBU), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The combination is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.

About Hyzon Motors Inc.

Headquartered in Rochester, NY and with operations in Europe, Singapore, Australia and China, Hyzon is a leader in hydrogen mobility. Hyzon is led by co-founders George Gu, Craig Knight and Gary Robb and is a pure-play hydrogen mobility company with an exclusive focus on hydrogen in the commercial vehicle market.  Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon aims to produce zero-emission heavy duty trucks and buses for customers in North America, Europe, and across the world. The company is contributing to the escalating adoption of hydrogen vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, leading fuel cell performance and history of rapid innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com

Hyzon Motors Contacts

For Investors:
Caldwell Bailey
ICR, Inc.
HyzonMotorsIR@icrinc.com

For US, Europe and Asia Media:
Brian Brooks
H+K Strategies
713.751.1901
brian.brooks@hkstrategies.com

For Australian Media:
Fraser Beattie
Cannings Purple
fbeattie@canningspurple.com.au

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Cargill se asocia con acuicultores para trazar un nuevo rumbo en la sostenibilidad de sus productos, reduciendo la huella de carbono y protegiendo los océanos

WAYZATA, Minn., 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cargill ha establecido un rumbo para proteger los océanos, un ecosistema vital donde la compañía ayuda a cultivar y transportar alimentos por todo el mundo. La última iniciativa de sustentabilidad de Cargill, ayudará a los acuicultores a cultivar productos del mar más sostenibles con menos impacto ambiental. Es parte del compromiso general de carbono de la compañía, con un objetivo de alcance 3 basado en la ciencia para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero…

WAYZATA, Minn., 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cargill ha establecido un rumbo para proteger los océanos, un ecosistema vital donde la compañía ayuda a cultivar y transportar alimentos por todo el mundo. La última iniciativa de sustentabilidad de Cargill, ayudará a los acuicultores a cultivar productos del mar más sostenibles con menos impacto ambiental. Es parte del compromiso general de carbono de la compañía, con un objetivo de alcance 3 basado en la ciencia para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en un 30 por ciento por tonelada de alimentos para 2030. SeaFurther solo ayudará a ahorrar dos mil millones de kilogramos de CO2 para 2030, que es el equivalente de retirar más de 400.000 coches de la carretera.

«Con SeaFurther™ estamos trazando un audaz nuevo rumbo que hace que la acuicultura sea mejor para nuestro planeta», dijo Hugo Contreras, gerente general de Cargill Chile. «El consumo de alimentos del mar está aumentando a nivel mundial. Queremos satisfacer esa demanda, aumentando la producción y disminuyendo el impacto ambiental. Al trabajar en estrecha colaboración con los productores para obtener ingredientes sostenibles, mejorar la productividad de los centros de cultivo y garantizar el bienestar de los peces, Cargill está redefiniendo el papel de la acuicultura para ayudar al mundo a prosperar».

Reducir el impacto climático de la acuicultura y la alimentación

El programa SeaFurther de Cargill comenzará con los productores de salmón, centrándose en la gestión de los océanos y en abordar la sostenibilidad de los sistemas alimentarios, especialmente en relación con el cambio climático.

«Estamos entusiasmados de ver un compromiso claro de Cargill que se centra en las necesidades de reducir la huella ambiental del salmón», dijo Stian Amble, asesor de biología y calidad de Nova Sea, cliente de Cargill Aqua Nutrition. «La producción de una acuicultura más sostenible requerirá que la cadena de valor se alinee con los objetivos clave y trabaje junto para cumplirlos. Al acordar el valor de los cambios que se requieren, podemos ofrecer una verdadera transformación para ser más sostenibles más rápidamente y a mayor escala».

A través de SeaFurther Sustainability, Cargill se está fijando el objetivo de reducir en un 30% la huella del salmón cultivado para 2030. Hoy en día, la alimentación representa hasta 90% de la huella ambiental de un salmón. Para reducir este impacto climático y permitir que los productores de salmón brinden a los consumidores una opción cultivada de manera sostenible, SeaFurther se enfoca en:

  • Origen: el alimento de Cargill está diseñado para minimizar la huella ambiental de la acuicultura. Trabajamos en estrecha colaboración con nuestros proveedores para cultivar ingredientes y cadenas de suministro de origen responsable, al tiempo que buscamos formas de reutilizar los subproductos, como los recortes de pescado que normalmente se descartarían, siempre que podamos. Juntos, nos esforzamos por identificar y obtener ingredientes novedosos que creen alimentos aún más sustentables, ayudando a nuestros clientes y socios a lograr nuestros objetivos de sustentabilidad compartidos y satisfacer la demanda global de los consumidores.
  • Maximización: Cargill sabe que la sostenibilidad acuícola ocurre a nivel de los productores. Al utilizar su amplia experiencia en alimentos para la acuicultura, Cargill ayuda a los productores a «hacer más con menos» para mejorar la pérformance de los peces y maximizar la producción, disminuyendo su impacto en el planeta.
  • Bienestar animal: los consumidores quieren saber cómo se obtuvo su proteína y el bienestar animal debe estar en el centro de cualquier programa de sostenibilidad. SeaFurther tiene la intención de proteger a los peces de cultivo a través de soluciones de nutrición que protegen y promueven la salud animal, reduciendo el uso de recursos y el impacto en el océano en general.

Si bien la compañía está comenzando con el salmón, SeaFurther se expandirá, con la intención de agregar pronto otras especies, como el camarón. Esta iniciativa se basa en los amplios esfuerzos de la cadena de suministro de Cargill, que se centra en la creencia de que la agricultura y la acuicultura es la forma en que alimentaremos a una población en crecimiento mientras protegemos los recursos de nuestra tierra.

Protección de nuestros océanos, desde la alimentación hasta el transporte

SeaFurther se une a una serie de asociaciones estratégicas, inversiones, investigación y tecnologías de Cargill destinadas a proteger los océanos liderando el camino en la reducción del impacto ambiental del transporte marítimo a granel global. Esto, de acuerdo con el objetivo de la Organización Marítima Internacional de reducir la descarbonización del transporte marítimo en al menos un 50% para 2050.

«La salud del salmón del mundo está relacionada en última instancia con la salud de nuestros océanos», dijo Jan Dieleman, presidente del negocio de transporte marítimo de Cargill. «La reducción de carbono a gran escala requiere compromiso en toda la cadena de suministro global y estamos trabajando con socios para desarrollar soluciones que reduzcan nuestro impacto en el medio ambiente. Como uno de los fletadores de embarcaciones más grandes del mundo, Cargill continúa presionando para reducir las emisiones y elevar los estándares de la industria».

Desde fines de 2019, Cargill ha instalado alrededor de US$3 millones (de dólares americanos) en equipos de ahorro de energía a bordo de algunos de nuestros barcos de alquiler por tiempo prolongado. Cargill también es un socio estratégico de ZeroNorth, una nueva empresa tecnológica que proporciona herramientas digitales que mejoran el rendimiento de las embarcaciones y reducen el consumo de combustible. En 2020, Cargill se asoció con BAR Technologies para llevar sus WindWings, grandes velas de ala sólida que miden hasta 45 metros de altura, a la cubierta de los buques de carga a granel para aprovechar la potencia del viento y reducir las emisiones de CO2 hasta en 30%.

«Cargill tiene la oportunidad de generar un impacto climático positivo real para las personas y el planeta», dijo Hugo Contreras, gerente de Cargill en Chile. «Con nuestra presencia global y nuestra visión de las cadenas de suministro, los océanos y los productos del mar sostenibles pueden convertirse en una realidad si todos participamos, nos asociamos con los productores, trabajamos en toda la industria y avanzamos en la misma dirección, Durante las próximas semanas nos estaremos reuniendo con nuestros clientes, para trabajar unidos a ellos en este objetivo».

Sobre Cargill
Los 155.000 empleados de Cargill en 70 países trabajan incansablemente para lograr el propósito de nutrir al mundo de una manera segura, responsable y sostenible. Todos los días, conectamos a los agricultores con los mercados, a los clientes con los ingredientes y a las personas y los animales con los alimentos que necesitan para prosperar. Combinamos 155 años de experiencia con nuevas tecnologías y conocimientos para ser un socio de confianza para nuestros clientes en los sectores alimentario, agrícola, financiero e industrial en más de 125 países. Codo con codo, estamos construyendo un futuro más fuerte y sostenible para la agricultura.

En Chile desde 2015, cuando adquirió EWOS, una de las compañías líderes en alimento para peces en el mundo, Cargill comprende la fabricación, comercialización y exportación de alimentos para la acuicultura con una planta de fabricación ubicada en la localidad de Coronel, en la Región del Bío Bío; un Centro de Distribución y oficinas en Puerto Montt; además de un centro de innovación en salud de peces en la localidad costera de Colaco (Cargill Innovation Center Colaco), en la Región de Los Lagos. Para obtener más información, visite www.cargill.cl.

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Mazda informa los resultados de ventas de febrero

IRVINE, California, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) informó hoy que el total de ventas de febrero fue de 26,008 vehículos, lo que…

IRVINE, California, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) informó hoy que el total de ventas de febrero fue de 26,008 vehículos, lo que significa una disminución de 6,9 por ciento en comparación con febrero de 2020. Las ventas desde el comienzo del año hasta la fecha sumaron un total de 51,267 vehículos, una disminución de 1.4 por ciento. Con 24 días de ventas en febrero en comparación con los 26 del año anterior, la compañía comunicó un aumento de 0.7 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 del CX-30 totalizaron 5,005 en febrero, un incremento de 33.3 por ciento en comparación con febrero de 2020.
  • Las ventas del CX-9 totalizaron 3,151 en febrero, un incremento de 7.7 por ciento en comparación con febrero de 2020.
  • Las ventas del MX-5 Miata totalizaron 836 vehículos, un incremento del 3.6 por ciento en comparación con febrero de 2020.

Mazda Motor de México (MMdM) reportó ventas en febrero de 4,240 vehículos, una disminución de 9.9 por ciento en comparación con febrero 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. Las operaciones en México se gestionan a través de Mazda Motor de México 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.

Siga los canales de redes sociales de MNAO en Twitter e Instagram en @MazdaUSA y en Facebook Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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% interanual

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Febrero

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2021

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Mazda3

3,083

3,759

(18.0) %

(11.1) %

6,129

6,255

(2.0) %

4.1 %

Mazda6

1,327

1,730

(23.3) %

(16.9) %

2,725

3,485

(21.8) %

(16.9) %

MX-5 Miata

836

807

3.6 %

12.2 %

1,372

1,203

14.0 %

21.2 %

CX-3

519

947

(45.2) %

(40.6) %

893

2,093

(57.3) %

(54.7) %

CX-30

5,005

3,754

33.3%

44.4 %

8,629

6,122

41.0 %

49.8 %

CX-5

12,087

14,462

(16.4) %

(9.5) %

25,670

27,370

(6.2) %

(0.3) %

CX-9

3,151

2,926

7.7%

16.7 %

5,849

5,478

6.8 %

13.4 %

AUTOMÓVILES

5,246

6,296

(16.7) %

(9.7) %

10,226

10,943

(6.6) %

(0.7) %

CAMIONETAS

20,762

22,089

(6.0) %

1.8 %

41,041

41,063

(0.1) %

6.2 %

TOTAL

26,008

28,385

(8.4) %

(0.7) %

51,267

52,006

(1.4) %

4.7 %

*Días de ventas

24

26

48

51

 

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Solis Health Plans recibe acreditación del Comité Nacional de Control de Calidad (NCQA)

MIAMI, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solis Health Plans (Solis) se complace en anunciar su acreditación por parte del Comité Nacional de Control de Calidad (NCQA), una organización privada sin fines de lucro dedicada a mejorar la calidad en la atención de la salud. La acreditación aplica para los planes Medicare Advantage HMO de Solis, y le indica a los miembros y proveedores que este plan es bien administrado y presta servicios y atención de alta calidad. Actualmente, Solis es el único operador de…

MIAMI, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solis Health Plans (Solis) se complace en anunciar su acreditación por parte del Comité Nacional de Control de Calidad (NCQA), una organización privada sin fines de lucro dedicada a mejorar la calidad en la atención de la salud. La acreditación aplica para los planes Medicare Advantage HMO de Solis, y le indica a los miembros y proveedores que este plan es bien administrado y presta servicios y atención de alta calidad. Actualmente, Solis es el único operador de Medicare en el sur de la Florida que cuenta con acreditación de planes (provisional o no) por parte de la NCQA.

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«NCQA es el modelo de excelencia en el control de calidad para la atención en salud, y estamos orgullosos de lograr esta calificación», expresó Daniel Hernández director ejecutivo de Solis. «La acreditación demuestra nuestro compromiso por proveer planes y servicios excepcionales para nuestros miembros, al igual que nuestra dedicación a la mejora continua».

En pocas palabras, una acreditación NCQA tiene por objeto lograr y mantener la excelencia en la experiencia de atención en salud para los miembros. La acreditación confirma que se están cumpliendo los estándares de calidad al responder a las necesidades de salud de la población en riesgo de Solis, a través de un marco de trabajo estandarizado. Estos estándares certifican que la calidad en la prestación del servicio de salud y la relación con los miembros, la coordinación de los servicios, la adaptación a las necesidades lingüísticas y culturales de los miembros y la experiencia y el acceso de los miembros a la atención son del más alto nivel.

NCQA acredita y certifica una amplia variedad de organizaciones de atención médica y gestiona la evolución de HEDIS® (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set), la herramienta de medición del desempeño utilizada por más del 90 % de los planes de salud del país para evaluar su desempeño en términos de calidad clínica y servicio al cliente. HEDIS es un conjunto de métricas de desempeño estandarizadas, diseñadas para asegurar que los compradores y los clientes cuenten con la información que requieren para comparar con confianza la calidad de los diferentes servicios de salud.

La acreditación NCQA Health Plan es un programa ampliamente reconocido y basado en hechos comprobados que se dedica a medir y mejorar la calidad. El programa ofrece un marco de referencia integral para que las organizaciones armonicen y mejoren sus operaciones en las áreas más importantes para los estados, los empleadores y los clientes. Este es el único programa de evaluación que basa sus resultados en mediciones reales de desempeño clínico (métricas HEDIS®) y de la experiencia del consumidor (métricas CAHPS®).

Acerca de Solis Health Plans
Solis Health Plans es un plan de salud Medicare Advantage de la Florida centrado en la comunidad, que proporciona una experiencia sobresaliente a sus miembros y un servicio excepcional tanto a estos como a sus proveedores y agentes, y ofrece planes competitivos con amplios beneficios en múltiples condados. Es una compañía local y se identifica como el plan no corporativo; es personal en lugar de burocrática, innovadora y no reacia al riesgo, responsable en lugar de ambigua. Solis Health Plans tiene el compromiso de superar las expectativas y ser el plan preferido de las comunidades en las que presta sus servicios, con el objetivo de alcanzar mejores resultados en salud.

Para obtener más información acerca de Solis Health Plans, por favor, visite www.solishealthplans.com.

Solis Health Plans es una HMO con un contrato con Medicare y otro con el Programa de Medicaid de Florida para beneficiarios con elegibilidad doble. La inscripción en Solis Health Plans depende de la renovación de los contratos.

Acerca de NCQA
NCQA es una organización privada sin fines de lucro dedicada a mejorar la calidad en la atención de la salud. NCQA acredita y certifica un amplio rango de organizaciones de la salud. También hace reconocimientos a clínicas y consultorios en áreas específicas del desempeño. El Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) de NCQA es la herramienta de medición del desempeño más utilizada en el sector salud. El sitio web de NCQA (ncqa.org) contiene información para ayudar a clientes, empleadores y otras personas a tomar decisiones más informadas acerca de sus alternativas en salud. NCQA está disponible en línea en ncqa.org, en Twitter: @ncqa; en Facebook: facebook.com/NCQA.org/; y en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

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US Demand for Bread & Bakery Products to See Near Term Loses, Longer Term Growth

CLEVELAND, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — US demand for bread and bakery products is forecast to increase nearly 1.0% yearly in nominal terms through 2025, according to Bread & Bakery Products: <span…

CLEVELAND, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — US demand for bread and bakery products is forecast to increase nearly 1.0% yearly in nominal terms through 2025, according to Bread & Bakery Products: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Population growth, rising disposable income levels, and increasing product offerings that have healthier profiles or novelty will drive demand. Furthermore, the foodservice segment is expected to see recovery once COVID-19 vaccinations grow more common through 2021, contributing to growing sales to 2025. However, market maturity and ongoing concern over the nutritional content of traditional bread and bakery products will curb faster growth. In addition, the popularity of homemade bread and baked goods will continue to strain demand, as will purchases from establishments that engage in retailing for immediate consumption, which is excluded from the scope of this report.

Throughout 2020, many restaurants and other foodservice establishments were forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many of them never reopening. Demand in these outlets will continue to suffer; sales are expected to fall 1.2% in 2021 and potentially further into 2022. Nevertheless, declines will be mitigated to an extent as COVID-19 immunization rates increase and consumer behavior begins to return to trend. In addition, the ubiquity of bread and the view of cakes and pastries as comfort foods will boost demand at retail outlets such as bakeries and grocery stores.

These and other key insights are featured in Bread & Bakery Products: United States. This report forecasts to 2021 and 2025 US bread and bakery product demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand and shipments are segmented by product in terms of:

  • bread
  • rolls
  • non-frozen cakes and pastries
  • frozen cakes and pastries

To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total shipments, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2010 to 2020.

Bread and rolls include both frozen and non-frozen products. Retailing for immediate consumption is excluded from this report. Re-exports of bread and bakery products are excluded from demand and trade figures.

More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Bread-Bakery-Products-United-States-FF10056/?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 Consumer Goods 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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NIH effort seeks to understand MIS-C, range of SARS-CoV-2 effects on children

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Institutes of Health has launched a new research effort to understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects children, who account for <a target="_blank"…

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Institutes of Health has launched a new research effort to understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects children, who account for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States. The effort is called the Collaboration to Assess Risk and Identify Long-term Outcomes for Children with COVID (CARING for Children with COVID). This research program is developing and funding studies to investigate why some children are at greater risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection than others, why symptoms vary among children who are infected, and how to identify children at risk for severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Research on the latter question is focused particularly on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a life-threatening condition marked by severe inflammation of one or more parts of the body, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes and gastrointestinal organs.

The program is led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Research conducted through CARING for Children with COVID is supported in part by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

«This effort stems from NIH’s commitment to understanding the spectrum of risk that SARS-CoV-2 poses for children and to identifying interventions to improve their short- and long-term health outcomes,» said NICHD Director and CARING for Children with COVID co-chair Diana Bianchi, M.D.

Based on current data, most children with SARS-CoV-2 infection do not develop serious illness. However, those who do go on to develop MIS-C can experience prolonged fever and severe abdominal pain and may progress to shock. Although most children with MIS-C survive, its cause and long-term effects remain largely unknown. There is also early evidence that some children with asymptomatic or mild infection may go on to develop such long term symptoms as fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and respiratory problems.

«While much of the devastation wrought by COVID-19 is on older and vulnerable populations, it is affecting children in ways we are just beginning to understand,» said Gary Gibbons, M.D., director of the NHLBI and co-chair of CARING for Children with COVID. «That’s why this research and these networks are so critical.»

Specifically, the program developed new research protocols for three clinical networks with sites across the country, to include children with SARS-CoV-2 infection and related conditions, including MIS-C:

CARING for Children with COVID also includes Predicting Viral-Associated Inflammatory Disease Severity in Children with Laboratory Diagnostics and Artificial Intelligence (PreVAIL kIds), a research funding program to encourage the development of approaches that identify children at high risk for developing MIS-C. PreVAIL kIds is funded by NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Radical (RADx-rad) program to support new, non-traditional approaches and reimagined uses of existing tools to address gaps in COVID-19 testing and surveillance.

Although the studies supported by CARING for Children with COVID have slightly different goals, all will collect data on a core set of health measures that can later be analyzed across studies. Data from CARING for Children with COVID activities will be made available on multiple NIH web platforms to allow researchers to conduct additional analyses and make more discoveries.

More information on the effort is available on the CARING for Children with COVID website at Caring4KidsWithCOVID.nih.gov.

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov.

About the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): NHLBI is the global leader in conducting and supporting research in heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders that advances scientific knowledge, improves public health, and saves lives. For more information, visit www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit https://www.nih.gov.  

 

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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index Improves as Post-Pandemic Optimism Lifts Outlook

CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by

CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP («RSM») in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose slightly in January 2021 to 124 from 121 in December 2020, indicating that while the U.S. economy continues to see pandemic-induced challenges, businesses are optimistic about future economic activity in 2021. This is the best reading for the index since October 2020, though it is still 7% below its pre-pandemic level. The index is part of the MMBI for the first quarter.

«While concerns around COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and Europe continue, causing a somewhat bleak immediate outlook, 56% of respondents expect significant improvement in the second half of the year,» said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US LLP chief economist. «American consumers are holding on to approximately $1.5 trillion in savings, and as vaccination rates accelerate, businesses are preparing for what could be rapid reflation of strong consumer behavior toward the second half of the year. This data confirms that optimistic sentiment.»

MMBI Data Shows a Clear Economic Deceleration into the First Quarter of 2021
While there is long-term optimism over the next six months, it is important to note that only 29% of respondents indicated an improvement in current economic conditions, 39% noted a deterioration in current economic conditions and 28% implied no change.

However, a plurality of respondents, or 44%, noted a current improvement in gross revenues, and 43% indicated an improvement in net earnings. Similar to their forward view on the economy, 60% of the executives indicated they expect an improvement in gross revenues over the next six months, and 59% anticipate growth in net earnings.

Businesses Expect to Grow and Hire, Returning to Normal Levels of Inflation
The ongoing vaccination efforts, coupled with strong rates of savings, are giving cause for optimism in future employment. Over the next six months, 56% of respondents state that they expect to increase hiring, 55% will increase compensation and 48% are going to increase outlays on productivity enhancing capital expenditures.

The evolving sentiment on inflation in the middle market is also notable. Currently, 66% of respondents noted an increase in prices paid, but only 41% of survey participants reported passing those prices downstream to customers. Looking forward, 67% expect prices paid to rise, and 60% state that they intend to pass along those price increases to customers, both above their respective levels of 62% and 52%.

«Businesses are still navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Middle Market Business Index continues to provide intelligent insight,» said Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. «While challenges persist, people are seeing a clearer finish to the pandemic-economy. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will keep supporting businesses as they prepare for the post-pandemic period and lay the groundwork for future success.»

Cyberthreats Continue to Increase
Responses from this quarter’s MMBI also revealed near exponential increases in perceptions of cyber threats. However, while 74% of respondents reported a higher number of cyber incidents compared to 2019, and more than a quarter reported data breaches, 93% are confident in current measures to safeguard their data.

Data and privacy issues for middle market businesses is the topic of RSM’s upcoming MMBI special report on cybersecurity. Those findings will be released in a special report later this year.

RSM will continue to publish monthly installments of the MMBI for the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay informed with the latest insights, ideas and countermeasures to minimize the outbreak’s negative effects as well as prepare for future emergency events, visit RSM’s COVID-19 Resource Center.

The survey data that informs this index reading was gathered between January 11 and January 29, 2021.

About the RSM US Middle Market Business Index
RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI). It is based on research of middle market firms conducted by Harris Poll, which began in the first quarter of 2015. The survey is conducted four times a year, in the first month of each quarter: January, April, July and October. The survey panel consists of 700 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

Built in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics, the MMBI is borne out of the subset of questions in the survey that ask respondents to report the change in a variety of indicators. Respondents are asked a total of 20 questions patterned after those in other qualitative business surveys, such as those from the Institute of Supply Management and National Federation of Independent Businesses.

The 20 questions relate to changes in various measures of their business, such as revenues, profits, capital expenditures, hiring, employee compensation, prices paid, prices received and inventories. There are also questions that pertain to the economy and outlook, as well as to credit availability and borrowing. For 10 of the questions, respondents are asked to report the change from the previous quarter; for the other 10 they are asked to state the likely direction of these same indicators six months ahead.

The responses to each question are reported as diffusion indexes. The MMBI is a composite index computed as an equal weighted sum of the diffusion indexes for 10 survey questions plus 100 to keep the MMBI from becoming negative. A reading above 100 for the MMBI indicates that the middle market is generally expanding; below 100 indicates that it is generally contracting. The distance from 100 is indicative of the strength of the expansion or contraction.

About RSM US LLP
RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.

RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with 48,000 people across 120 countries. For more information, visit rsmus.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and/or connect with us on LinkedIn.

About The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.

They all share one thing:  They count on the U.S. Chamber to be their voice in Washington, across the country, and around the world. For more than 100 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.

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