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KRONOS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES’ AIRDOG MANUFACTURING PARTNER LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEXT GENERATION SMART AIR PURIFIER MODEL 3 BUILT ON KRONOS TECHNOLOGY

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) KRONOS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., (OTC MARKETS: KNOS) (“KNOS” or the “Company”), a revenue-generating, product development and production company that has significantly changed the way air is moved, filtered and sterilized today announced that Kronos’ manufacturing partner launched a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo for its newest generation smart and compact air purifier which is built on Kronos® CORE technologies.

During the first three days, over $74,000 was funded from more than 150 backers, far exceeding the initial goal.

The campaign will last for the next 26 days.

“We are very excited to introduce this patented air purifier in time for the holiday season after dedication to producing this new generation of cutting edge technology,” said Yan Zhang, Airdog CEO. “Kronos was the pioneer, and we have perfected the technology for a brand-new type of air purifier,” stated Yan.

Michael Rubinov, Kronos President, added, “By participating in this Indiegogo campaign, consumers will be able to purchase the newest product from our line of Kronos® technologies based smart air purifiers that not only eliminates 99,9% of unhealthy particulates from the air, including allergens, mold, bacteria, and viruses but also has zero maintenance costs having no expensive filters to replace.

This space-age technology allows Model 3 to collect particles down to 0.0146µm (compared to conventional HEPA air purifiers that only capture airborne particles larger than 300 nanometers). This unit is a whisper -quiet and perfect for bedrooms.

Recent research entitled: Association Between Indoor Air Quality and Sleep Quality indicated that Sleep quality is quite important for health and daily performance. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is related to sleep quality. Although some people have a relaxed mood and sleep in the bedrooms with low noise, moderate light, and appropriate temperature, they cannot sleep well because of poor air quality. The aim of this study figures out the association between clean indoor airflow and sleep quality.

In comparison to the conventional filter-based air purifiers, the Kronos® technologies are more economical as well as more effective.  All particles from the air are collected on cartridge type plates.

These plates are washable and reusable as opposed to HEPA filters that require expensive periodic replacement.

Interested shareholders and consumers, please visit us via http://www.kronosati.co/indiegogo1 and pre-order our newest air purification unit.

About Kronos Advanced Technologies, Inc.

Kronos Advanced Technologies, Inc. began operations in 2002 as a product development company that invented and significantly changed the way air is moved, filtered, and sterilized. Historically, Kronos has focused on developing, marketing, and selling the Company’s proprietary air movement and purification technology. Serving the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) market, Kronos technology uses state-of-the-art high voltage patented processes without the use of traditional porous HEPA filters. Kronos-based products move air silently, filter, sterilize, and purify the air while dramatically reducing energy consumption to half of a 60-watt light bulb. Kronos devices can be variable in shape or size and, therefore, have the potential to be scaled-down for air purification in cars or scaled-up in size for industrial and hazardous gas destruction. The technology is currently being implemented in multiple standalone products for businesses, homes, and vehicles of all types -to move, sterilize and filter air, including removing allergens down to 14.6 nanometers, passing through our patented technology -replacing expensive outdated passive HEPA and other filtration type systems. There are broad ranges of additional markets for standalone and embedded Kronos CORE technology-based devices. Examples of immediately addressable markets include schools, universities, healthcare facilities, operating rooms, manufacturing clean rooms, and the cabins of automobiles and commercial aircraft.

 Recently, the Company filed for a provisional patent involving an innovative protective face mask with antimicrobial and anti-cellphone radiation protection features. The Company is planning to file additional patents to improve its existing technology as well as enter into new market segments but will continue to market air purifiers and other consumer products. The Company is an exclusive distributor and licensee of the latest generation of air purifiers based on the Company’s CORE technologies. The Company markets its products as Airdog® and KRONOS® brands. All Kronos products come with Kronos Promise ™ -Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!

Company offices are located in Los Angeles, California.

Shopping portal: https://www.1800safeair.com

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Contact us via [email protected] or visit https://www.kronosati.co or https://www.1800SAFEAIR.com

Forward-looking statements:

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the OTC Markets at OTCMarkets.com.  In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, governmental and public policy changes, the Company’s ability to raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all, the Company’s successful development of its products and the integration into its existing products and the commercial acceptance of the Company’s products.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company’s views as of the date of this press release, and these views could change.  However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.

SOURCE: KRONOS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, Inc

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As Provinces Report Record-High COVID-19 Cases, The Canadian Nurses Foundation Partners With Health Canada Approved CANPALM Hand Sanitizer in Battle Against COVID-19

PICKERING, Ontario, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TJP Labs Inc. (“TJP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) to support Canada’s front-line workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

TJP Labs will now donate a portion of sales of its CANPALM hand sanitizer products to CNF. The goal is to ensure all Canadians can conveniently access high-quality Health Canada approved products while supporting Canadian Nurses.

“This new partnership is an excellent opportunity for both organizations to help Canadians battle against COVID-19. We believe giving back to front line workers is essential, as nurses continue their efforts to keep our families and neighbourhoods safe.”

David Richmond-Peck
,” CEO, TJP Labs Inc./CANPALM Brands International

“Since the time of Florence Nightingale, nurses have been true leaders in advocating the importance of hand sanitizing. We are so pleased to partner with TJP labs who have recognized the significant and essential role nurses are playing for all of us during these unprecedented times”.


Christine Rieck Buckley, CNF, CEO:

Customers can show their support for Canadian Nurses by selecting CANPALM as their choice for hand sanitizer gel to protect their families against COVID-19. 


Partnership Details

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  • Customers are encouraged to use the 20% discount code (CNF20) at check-out via the official CANPALM website https://www.canpalm.com/. 
  • For any purchases made on the CANPALM website, TJP Labs will donate 25% of proceeds to the Canadian Nurses Foundation. 
  • TJP Labs will donate 5% of gross profits to the Canadian Nurses Foundation for any large volume orders placed due to their introduction to CANPALM by the Canadian Nurses Foundation. 


About TJP Labs

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TJP Labs is a Canadian corporation certified by the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. We are a Health Canada GMP site-licensed facility. We manufacture and label Natural Health products for global distribution. 

TJP Labs is committed to our quality, to our customers and continuous improvement.

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tjplabs.com/


About the Canadian Nurses Foundation
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The Canadian Nurses Foundation is investing in nursing excellence for better patient care.  They support world-class Canadian health care by raising funds to advance nursing knowledge and research, and by recognizing professional merit in Canada’s nurses. To show your support for nurses, go to:
https://cnf-fiic.ca/cnf-covid-19-fund-for-nurses/.

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TJP LABS
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SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings Dec. 2 and 3

Washington, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will hold virtual public meetings on Dec. 2 and 3, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.

“These quarterly meetings serve as an important opportunity for federal agencies, veteran service organizations, and veteran-owned small businesses to address the challenges faced by the veteran small business community,” said Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator for the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. “We encourage veteran small business owners and advocates to join these public meetings to provide comment and hear about the committees’ efforts to support veteran entrepreneurs.”

The IATF will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST).

  • Dial-in: (202) 765-1264
  • Conference ID: 449 400 128#

The ACVBA will meet on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST).

  • Dial-in: (202) 765-1264
  • Conference ID: 298 825 239#

During the IATF meeting, committee members from the Departments of Defense, Labor, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs; General Services Administration; Office of Management and Budget; North Carolina Military Business Center; Student Veterans of America; and American Legion will report on updates related to veteran business development. Member updates will be followed by a brief on the Veteran-Owned Surplus Property Donation Program. 

The ACVBA meeting will include opening remarks from the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development’s Associate Administrator and ACVBA Chairwoman, followed by guest speakers’ briefings. The presentations will include a VA Small Business Update from the Department of Veterans Affairs, an overview of recent changes to the beta.SAM.gov site from the General Services Administration, access to capital briefing from the SBA, an update on the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé and 8(a) Business Development programs, and a panel discussion on the Veteran-Owned Surplus Property Donation Program.  

Public comments and questions are strongly encouraged to be submitted in advance by Nov. 30 via email to [email protected] or by phone at (202) 205-6773. For technical support, please visit the Microsoft Teams support page. Meeting minutes will be available after both meetings at www.sba.gov/ovbd, under the “Federal Advisory Committees” section.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit https://www.sba.gov.



Carol Chastang
United States Small Business Administration
[email protected]

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IIROC Trading Halt – BRM

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 16, 2020 /CNW/ – The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Biorem Inc.

TSX-Venture Symbol: BRM

All Issues: No

Reason: Improper dissemination of news

Halt Time (ET): 1:57 PM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Halts/Resumptions

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Cloud Security Leader, Armor, Receives the Top 100 Places to Work Award

Dallas, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Armor, a leading global cloud security software company, announced today that it has won the Top 100 Places to Work award from the Dallas Morning News. Over 3,000 companies, located in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, were nominated this year to participate in the competition, according to the news outlet. Armor not only made the top 100, but they also ranked #27 in the midsize companies’ category.This is the second time Armor has won the accolade.

The Top 100 Places to Work awards are based on the results of a survey given to the employees of the companies participating in the competition. Rankings are determined from data gathered from employee responses. The survey is conducted by an independent research firm and is not a pay-for-play opportunity. According to the Dallas Morning News, a total of 118,615 Dallas-Ft. Worth employees participated in the survey this year giving an “honest assessment of how their employers are doing.”

“Armor is honored to be selected as a Top 100 Places to Work by its employees,” said Mark Woodward, Armor CEO. “Our employees are our greatest asset, and they are the foundation of our success. If it were not for their hard work, innovation and unwavering dedication to our customers, Armor would not be where it is today—one of the industry’s leading cloud security software providers.”

Grant Moise, president and publisher of the Dallas Morning News, said when describing this year’s awards, “The pandemic has provided companies and their leaders with a unique test to see if they can keep their culture strong.” “I admire and celebrate those companies that achieved the most votes from their employees in the midst of very challenging circumstances.”

Armor Anywhere, Armor’s flagship product, is used by over 1,500 organizations in 42 countries. It provides threat detection and response and helps companies meet their compliance requirements.  Armor Anywhere secures workloads no matter where they reside, on-premises, or in public, hybrid, private or multi-cloud environments. Visit the Dallas Morning News to read more about Armor and the Top 100 Places to Work contest.

 

About Armor  

Armor is a global cybersecurity software company that simplifies protecting data and applications in private, public, hybrid, or multi-cloud environments. Armor Anywhere provides technology to detect and respond to threats and can be activated in minutes.  Armor also helps organizations comply with major regulatory frameworks and controls. Armor combines workload protection, analytics from cloud-native sources, and other security data to provide unparalleled insight into threats facing organizations. Armor’s cybersecurity experts monitor customer environments 24/7/365 and if an attack takes place, helps customers respond quickly and effectively. Armor protects over 1,500 customers in 42 countries. To learn more, visit www.armor.com or follow @armor on Twitter. 

 



Elizabeth Clarke
Armor
678-361-8684
[email protected]

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CDLU Demands PNC Terminate BBVA USA’s Alleged Racist Vendor Balch & Bingham Before Acquisition Completes

Advocacy Group Launches Websites Documenting the 50-year Legacy of Systemic Racism at BBVA USA

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consejo de Latinos Unidos (CDLU), a public charity and advocacy group called on William S. Demchak, the CEO of PNC Bank which is acquiring BBVA USA, to terminate the alleged racist law firm Balch & Bingham, which has represented BBVA USA for over half a century.

“The undisputed fact is that BBVA USA was founded in 1964 by a staunch segregationist who was part of racist Alabama Governor George Wallace’s inner circle. BBVA USA’s founder was also a long-time partner at Balch & Bingham, a law firm which continues to engage in deplorable and unsavory conduct. In 2018, a Balch & Bingham partner was convicted and sentenced to five years in federal prison for a bribery scheme that included suppressing African-Americans from testing their toxic and contaminated property in North Birmingham. BBVA USA’s outside counsel has also been involved in other alleged misconduct including targeting poor African-American children and allegedly disenfranchising African-American voters,” Ernesto Pichardo, a long-time Civil Rights activist and Chairman of the Board of the CDLU.

In 1993, Pichardo won a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision for religious freedom and Civil Rights after his Afro-Caribbean faith came under attack due to blatant intolerance and discrimination by racists and religious bigots.

Today, the CDLU launched two websites documenting the racist history of BBVA USA, one in English, the other in Spanish.

“PNC Bank has a voice, a voice to bring systemic racism to an end. Balch & Bingham has refused to apologize to the African-American community for their egregious and unacceptable conduct, and 18 of 18 major D.C. lobbying clients have courageously terminated the embattled firm. PNC Bank must take a stand and not allow the firm to earn a single penny from this transaction,” Pichardo declared.

Pichardo has been a member of the Board of Directors of the CDLU since 2003, a public charity and advocacy group that launched an accountability and education project in 2017 about Balch & Bingham’s transgressions.



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Camilla Mendoza 
+1 (323) 264-5889 
[email protected]

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Keysight Continues to Gain Recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Keysight Continues to Gain Recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

  • Selected Constituent of North America Index Component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for Second Year in a Row
  • Named Industry Leader for Third Year in America’s Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the company has been selected as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI), as well as named industrial goods industry leader in America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital. This is the second year in a row that Keysight has been included in the DJSI and third year ranking in the top industry spot for America’s Most JUST Companies.

The DJSI combine transparent rules-based index methodology from S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) with robust data from the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices1. Keysight’s inclusion — among only five companies in the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group selected for the North America index this year — exemplifies the company’s continued commitment to building a better planet through its CSR efforts.

The JUST Capital Rankings evaluate the 1,000 largest public U.S. companies on a range of factors, including fair pay, upholding human rights across the supply chain, investing in worker training, acting ethically and with integrity, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and providing good benefits and work-life balance. By striving to meet the needs of all stakeholders, JUST 100 leaders demonstrate that profits and purpose can go hand in hand.

“The JUST 100 companies demonstrate what good looks like in delivering value to all stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, as well as shareholders,” said Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall Lane. “These companies are leading the way in building long-term value.”

“We are humbled by the continued leadership recognition of Keysight’s commitment to building a better planet through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts,” said Hamish Gray, senior vice president and executive sponsor of Keysight’s CSR program. “These, and other recent recognitions, highlight the company’s accomplishments in positively impacting the global community through our business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.”

In addition to the recent DJSI North America inclusion and JUST 100 results, Keysight’s recent recognitions and awards from the past year include:

  • Continued constituent of the FTSE4 Good Index Series (since June 2018)2
  • Continued constituent of the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes (since April 2018)3
  • ISS ESG Corporate ESG Performance, Prime designation (September 2020)
  • Certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work® (August 2020)
  • Continue to receive the highest Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) Quality Score for the social category (since May 2018)
  • Ranked #38 on the 2019 Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies (February 2020)
  • Awarded Gold Medal as a Recognition of EcoVadis CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rating (July 2020)
  • Newsweek and Statista Inc. first ranking of America’s Most Responsible Companies (December 2019)

The full list of Keysight CSR awards and recognition is available at www.keysight.com/us/en/about/corporate-social-responsibility/csr-news–awards–and-recognition.html and the Keysight 2019 CSR report is available at www.keysight.com/go/csrreport.

1 The SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), established by RobecoSAM, is now issued by S&P Global. The CSA is an annual ESG analysis of over 7,000 companies, established by RobecoSAM, an asset manager focused entirely on sustainable investing, in 1999. The acquisition of the CSA platform and the transition of the SAM ESG Ratings and Benchmarking teams to S&P Global, closed in January 2020. The CSA has become the basis for numerous S&P ESG Indices over the last two decades attracting billions of USD in assets. S&P Global is uniquely positioned in the financial markets as a provider of indices, ratings and data. The S&P Global ESG Scores are available to investors globally through S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Xpressfeed product. We expect to include scores derived from the CSA in S&P Global’s existing and future product offerings. SAM is a registered trademark of S&P Global.

2 FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Keysight Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

3 The inclusion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. in any MSCI index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s solutions optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost with offerings from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.3B in fiscal year 2019. More information is available at www.keysight.com.

Additional information about Keysight Technologies is available in the newsroom at https://www.keysight.com/go/news and on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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Geri Lynne LaCombe, Americas/Europe

+1 303 662 4748

[email protected]

Fusako Dohi, Asia

+81 42 660-2162

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: California United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Telecommunications Networks Internet Environment Hardware Electronic Design Automation Technology Mobile/Wireless

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Ralph Lauren Named as Official Outfitter of the Australian Open

Ralph Lauren Named as Official Outfitter of the Australian Open

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Australian Open and Ralph Lauren Corporation today announced a new, global long-term partnership. Ralph Lauren has been named Official Outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, including the AO ballkids and chair umpires, in a specially-designed collection of apparel and accessories.

“We are delighted to welcome Ralph Lauren to the Australian Open family and proud to partner with this prestigious global brand who have a role in some of the world’s biggest sporting events,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said. “The Ralph Lauren style and sophistication will bring a fresh new look to the Australian Open and the uniform designs reflect the contemporary, playful and premium AO brand. Our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and creativity, along with a deep connection to history and tradition, form the base of this exciting new long-term partnership.”

“For over 50 years, the Polo brand has embodied a spirit of sporty elegance and we are thrilled to partner with the Australian Open, adding this iconic event to Ralph Lauren’s incredible portfolio of sports partnerships. The Australian Open is well known for its energy and personality and is a natural alignment for our brand as we continue our commitment to the world of sports and reaching consumers through their areas of passion,” Ralph Lauren Chief Innovation and Branding Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, David Lauren said.

The Ralph Lauren Australian Open uniforms are inspired by the fresh energy and playful spirit of the tournament. Supporting the Company’s commitment to sustainability, the fabric making up items in the uniform – the Polo shirt, short, skort and cap – will be made from yarn derived from recycled plastic bottles. The fabric will also have functional performance features, like stretch, moisture-wicking properties and UV protection, all constructed for active play.

For the duration of the tournament, Polo Ralph Lauren’s on-site store will feature the custom Create-Your-Own program for the first time in Australia, alongside an assortment of classic Polo icons. Customers will be able to personalize an array of products with their name or initials including Polo Shirts, pullovers and totes.

The partnership will kick off at AO 2021 and supports Ralph Lauren’s strategy to deliver sustainable growth and value creation – specifically supporting its priority to win over a new generation through high impact global events. The Australian Open’s 2020 global viewing audience reached 900 million homes daily across more than 215 territories, also aligning with the Company’s objective of exposure in key markets including Australia and Southeast Asia.

This is the third Grand Slam tournament in the Ralph Lauren portfolio, alongside Wimbledon and the US Open. Other prestigious sporting partnerships for the brand include the US Olympic and Paralympic teams, the PGA of America and the PGA Championship, the US Ryder Cup Team, the US Open Golf Championship and American Junior Golf Association.

ABOUT RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrance and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to https://corporate.ralphlauren.com.

Lindsay Knoll

Senior Director, Global Brand Communications

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: New York Australia/Oceania Australia United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Retail Tennis Women Online Retail Teens Sports Luxury Catalog Other Retail Children Men Department Stores Specialty Consumer Fashion

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Voya Financial Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

Voya Financial Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced that it has been named to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). This is the fifth consecutive year that Voya has earned this recognition.

Launched in 1999, the DJSI represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability and is the first global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies based on financially material economic, environmental and social factors and S&P DJSI’s robust index methodology. Of the 33 companies in the diversified financial services industry invited to disclose data for the 2020 DJSI North America, only eight were selected for inclusion in the index.

“Voya Financial is proud to earn this distinguished honor for the fifth consecutive year,” said Chairman and CEO Rodney O. Martin, Jr. “Our continued inclusion in this prestigious index reflects our conscious — and continuous — effort to integrate sustainable and ethical business practices across all aspects of our company. This recognition also underscores investors’ increasing interest in companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.”

Voya scored in the 90th percentile, five points above the average for North America. The company scored highly in a number of key focus areas, including corporate governance, customer relationship management, information security, policy influence, privacy protection, environmental reporting and human capital development.

More information about the Dow Jones’ Sustainability Indices is available at https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/indices/djsi-index-family.

About Voya Financial®

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), helps Americans plan, invest and protect their savings — to get ready to retire better. Serving the financial needs of approximately 13.8 million individual and institutional customers in the United States, Voya is a Fortune 500 company that had $7.5 billion in revenue in 2019. The company had $657 billion in total assets under management and administration as of Sept. 30, 2020. With a clear mission to make a secure financial future possible — one person, one family, one institution at a time — Voya’s vision is to be America’s Retirement Company®. Certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Voya is equally committed to conducting business in a way that is socially, environmentally, economically and ethically responsible. Voya has been recognized as a 2020 World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine; one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute; as a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; and as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index by Disability:IN. For more information, visit voya.com. Follow Voya Financial on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @Voya.

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KC Emery

Voya Financial

Office: (860) 583-2981

Cell: (860) 729-8422

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: New York United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Banking Professional Services Finance

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General Mills Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices for Third Consecutive Year

General Mills Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices for Third Consecutive Year

Company ranks 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been named for the third consecutive year to both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the North American Index by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and S&P Global.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices recognize leadership in corporate sustainability and are based on in-depth analysis of economic, environmental and social performance.

General Mills ranked in the 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores of 100 in Health & Nutrition, Environmental Reporting and Water Related Risks.

“At General Mills, we exist to make food the world loves, and if we want to remain in business for another 150 years, caring for our planet is imperative,” said Mary Jane Melendez, chief sustainability and social impact officer, General Mills. “We’re committed to feeding a better tomorrow by regenerating our planet, reducing hunger and strengthening communities. With our size and resources, we know we can make an impact.”

The company’s results were driven by strong sustainability and social impact commitments, robust and public disclosures, and demonstrated improvements in performance over time.

Three key 2030 commitments include: Advancing regenerative agriculture practices on one million acres of farmland; Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30%; and Supporting the redistribution of 10 billion pounds of good surplus food per year by 2030 in partnership with leading food bank networks.

For more information about the DJSI, visit sustainability indices.

For more information on General Mills’ sustainability and social impact commitments and progress, visit the company’s 2020 Global Responsibility Report.

About General Mills

General Mills is a leading global food company whose purpose is to make food the world loves. Its brands include Cheerios, Annie’s, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, BLUE and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills generated fiscal 2020 net sales of U.S. $17.6 billion. In addition, General Mills’ share of non-consolidated joint venture net sales totaled U.S. $1.0 billion.

Mollie Wulff

General Mills Corporate Communications

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KEYWORDS: Minnesota United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Philanthropy Retail Other Consumer Consumer Environment Other Philanthropy Food/Beverage

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