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Curebound Cancer Challenge invites those up to the challenge to unite, ride, spin, run, walk along beautiful San Diego coastal courses to raise funds to support innovative cancer research with one vision: cures in our lifetime

Europe's first battery recycling plant using integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process opens in Kuppenheim in southern GermanyMilestone on the road to enhancing raw materials sustainability thanks to an expected recovery rate of more than 96 percent and net CO2 -neutral1 operationPlant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per yearDouble-digit million-euro investment underpins holistic Mercedes-Benz approach to battery circularity and value creation in GermanyCooperation with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes

Corridor Program: Mercedes-Benz and Hydro extend their strategic partnership to support the long-term development of communities along the aluminum supply chain in the state of Pará, Brazil.Just Transition: Lighthouse project to create positive impacts for both people and nature throughout aluminum supply chain in Brazil.Joint efforts: Mercedes-Benz, Hydro and local NGOs form a steering committee to enhance community involvement in mining area.Decarbonization: In 2022, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz agreed to work together on a technology roadmap for producing low-carbon aluminum.

On track for CO2-reduction along the entire value chain and focus on long-term decarbonisation targetsCO2-reduced steel, aluminium and recycled materials drive supply chain decarbonisationProduction makes progress in renewable energies and circularityHuman rights assessment of critical raw materials is moving forward and ahead of schedulePeople are at the centre of the just transition with the Sustainable People Plan and respect for human rightsDigital Trust as a key driver of sustainable and competitive digital business

EV ramp-up: Approximately 100% EV sales growth seen in 2023; own global high-power charging network starting in 2023Emission reduction: 80%1 cut in CO2 from own production sought by 2030; new green energy assets including solar, onshore and offshore wind powerHuman rights: Protective measures for further raw materials in 2023; expansion of projects to prevent child labour in mining regionsGovernance: Enhanced variable executive remuneration systemGreen finance: Revised framework retains highest “Dark Green” rating by CICERO with governance rated as excellent

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian sign Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership and joint production of electric vans – with the objective to set the standard in sustainable and all-electric transportationThe planned joint venture will produce bespoke large electric vans for Mercedes‑Benz and for RivianThe companies look to leverage shared investments, shared costs and will pursue operational synergies to rapidly scale electric van productionFurther options for increased synergies from the joint venture will also be explored

Financing the environmental and energy transition is a key objective for Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to impact investing. With the acquisition of SunFunder, a private debt management company that finances renewable energy projects in Africa and Asia, Mirova is expanding its investment platform in emerging markets. This is a major step in Mirova's development strategy in real assets.Founded 10 years ago as a crowdfunding platform, SunFunder's main objective was t

NVIAMG uses recycled plastic in its NewRoad® asphalt additive because it's the right thing to do for the environment.

Jennison Associates, an active equities and fixed income manager with $241 billion in assets under management,1 has hired Guillaume Mascotto as managing director, head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. Mascotto is based in New York and will report to Peter Clark, head of product and strategy, effective immediately. Jennison is an affiliate manager of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) and one of the world’s top 10 asset manage

Employees from Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and its Southern Region Office in Jacksonville with assistance from a local dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Jacksonville, on Friday delivered a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van to Kim’s Open Door, an area non-profit whose volunteers serve the city’s at-risk children by providing them with access to mentorship, educational assistance, the arts and local community events.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busine

For every ‘Ace’ that is served during the US Open, Mercedes-Benz USA will make a fifty-dollar donation to the USTA Foundation to benefit youth tennis and education programs that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Iconic companies empower next generation of female leaders through STEM-focused initiative

Natixis Investment Managers Appoints First Head of CSR and ESG