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Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onfleet, the leading global provider of last mile delivery management software, announced today a major initiative to offset the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from deliveries powered by its platform. Dubbed Onfleet Offset, the program will calculate the CO2 impact of its customers’ delivery operations and share in the cost of offsetting emissions by investing in Gold Standard, VCS, CAR and ACR verified nature conservancy projects such as reforestation and old forest protections. Onfleet’s partner, Pachama, will verify and monitor the impact of these projects using computer vision and machine learning technologies.

With the support of its customers, Onfleet hopes to offset 5,000 tons of CO2 per month by the end of this year and expects to have offset a total of more than 100,000 tons of CO2 by the end of 2022, which is the equivalent of taking 20,000 cars off the road for a full year.

“Safe and convenient deliveries are a part of our daily lives, but that doesn’t mean we should accept the negative environmental impact that often comes along with them,” said Khaled Naim, Onfleet’s CEO and Co-founder. “As we celebrate some key milestones in 2021 – our 6th birthday just yesterday and our 100 millionth delivery next month – we’re excited to give back in a meaningful way and do our part to support a more sustainable future with the announcement of Onfleet Offset on Earth Day.”

The program, which kicks off on May 1, will offset emissions through the purchasing of carbon credits at $8 per metric ton. Customers that opt into the program will contribute $4 per metric ton of carbon credits for their deliveries, which will then be matched by Onfleet to fully offset customers’ delivery emissions. Emissions resulting from deliveries will be determined through the usage of EPA GHG coefficients and vehicle mileage.

“We are thrilled to add Onfleet’s contribution to our forestry-focused, verified projects,” said Diego Saez-Gil, CEO and Co-founder at Pachama, “Along with customers like Shopify and Microsoft, Onfleet’s trust in our portfolio and proven management helps us invest in powerful, verifiable, long-term projects that capture carbon and restore nature.”

Through efficiency improvements with features such as route optimization and automated dispatching, Onfleet’s software already enables customers to effectively reduce fleet fuel consumption. Via improved routing efficiency, Onfleet has helped prevent tens of thousands of tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere over the past several years. Onfleet Offset takes things a step further, allowing customers to purchase carbon credits for the remaining emissions and neutralize the environmental impact of their delivery operations, with Onfleet contributing equally to the offset with its own capital.

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Onfleet Offset has already received commitments from a dozen customers, including Thistle, Foxtrot, BoxKnight and Territory Foods.

“Territory Foods salutes Onfleet’s effort to measure the impact of our deliveries and create a program that makes it easy for us to now join in the cost of offsetting via carbon credits,” said Nishal Narechania, VP of Product at Territory Foods.

Visit onfleet.com/offset to learn about how the company calculates emissions based on EPA standards, as well as details on specific projects the program will be supporting.

About Onfleet
Onfleet is the leading global provider of last mile delivery management software. The company powers hundreds of thousands of deliveries per day in more than 90 countries. Onfleet connects businesses, dispatchers, and recipients in real-time to simplify the last mile experience, resulting in increased operational efficiencies and consistent cost savings of 50% for customers. Launched in 2015, Onfleet is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at https://onfleet.com/.

About Pachama
Pachama brings the latest technology in remote sensing and AI to the world of forest carbon in order to enable forest conservation and restoration to scale. Pachama’s core technology harnesses satellite imaging with artificial intelligence to measure carbon captured in forests. Pachama was founded in 2018 by Diego Saez-Gil and Tomas Aftalion, two technology entrepreneurs originally from Argentina, now based in Silicon Valley, California. The company is backed by some of the top venture capital funds focused on climate tech including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon Climate Fund, LowerCarbon Capital, Saltwater, and Y Combinator.

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Contacts:
Jessica Cheney, CommStrat for Onfleet
T. 419.350.4614
[email protected]

Liz Hawkins Tahawi, Director of Marketing, Onfleet
T. 415.350.1013
[email protected]

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Globhe and OpenForests Partner to Enhance Environmental Project Monitoring with Global Drone Data Integration

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Globhe, a global marketplace for on-demand drone data services, and OpenForests, the innovative force behind the explorer.land platform, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to elevate environmental monitoring and project visualization. This collaboration integrates Globhe’s cutting-edge drone data marketplace into explorer.land, offering organizations a powerful tool to enhance transparency, engagement, and impact in their sustainability projects.

Transforming Environmental Monitoring with On-Demand Drone Data
explorer.land, known for its interactive and transparent project platform, now features high-resolution drone data from Globhe upon request. This integration allows users to experience a more dynamic and detailed view of their environmental projects. By visualizing ‘before and after’ scenarios through drone imagery, organizations can demonstrate the impact of their efforts, making it easier to engage stakeholders and attract support.
“The integration of Globhe’s drone data into explorer.land marks a significant advancement in how environmental projects are monitored and presented,” said Alexander Watson, CEO of OpenForests. “This partnership empowers our users to tell more compelling stories about their work, enhancing both credibility and visibility on a global scale.”
CO₂ Operate’s Gula Gula Food Forest Program
To illustrate the power of this new capability, CO₂ Operate’s Gula Gula Food Forest Program serves as a prime example. Through the integration of drone data into their explorer.land profile, CO₂ Operate has been able to effectively showcase the progress and impact of their carbon offsetting and biodiversity initiatives. This case study highlights how organizations can use this technology to improve the transparency and effectiveness of their sustainability efforts.
“Working with Globhe and OpenForests has provided us with invaluable tools to visualize and communicate the impact of our work,” said Paul Burgers, Founder of CO₂ Operate. “The drone data not only enhances our project’s visibility but also strengthens our commitment to achieving broader sustainability goals.”
Driving Innovation in Environmental Project Management
The partnership between Globhe and OpenForests is set to redefine how environmental and reforestation projects are documented and understood. By combining drone data with explorer.land’s robust visualization tools, organizations can enhance their project profiles, engage a broader audience, and drive greater environmental impact.
Andreas Nordansjö, CMO of Globhe, commented, “Our collaboration with OpenForests represents a transformative step in how environmental projects are managed and executed globally. By integrating our drone data into explorer.land, we’re offering OpenForests clients access to a vast network of professional drone operators in over 147 countries.” He continues “This marketplace approach ensures they receive the best possible price through competitive bidding and guarantees they are working with skilled local professionals who understand the unique challenges of each region”.
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Symphony Talent Unveils Interview Genius

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New GenAI-Powered Solution Streamlines the Interview Process to Save Recruiters Time and Reduce Bias
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Symphony Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, announces the launch of Interview Genius, a groundbreaking feature within its SFX On-Demand Interview (ODI) platform. This AI-powered tool will transform how organizations conduct interviews by automating the creation of structured, fair, and science-backed interview questions tailored to each role.

Interview Genius empowers recruiters by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and a research-backed Large Language Model (LLM) developed by Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychologists and Data Scientists. By inputting details such as job description, industry, and desired competencies, Interview Genius generates relevant and consistent questions so recruiters can save time while ensuring every candidate is evaluated without bias.
“The power of AI to transform talent acquisition cannot be overstated,” added Kermit Randa, CEO of Symphony Talent. “With Interview Genius, we’re offering our clients an intelligent, science-backed solution that streamlines the hiring process while maintaining the highest standards of fairness and objectivity. This is how technology can elevate the human element in recruiting, and we’re thrilled to be adding it to our suite of full-funnel SFX solutions.”
Designed specifically for recruiters, Interview Genius delivers:
Time-Savings: Reduce manual work with AI-generated interview questions based on role specifics so recruiters can focus more on building relationships.Fairness and Consistency: Ensure that all candidates are asked the same questions, promoting an equitable and unbiased hiring process.Streamlined Processes: Optimize workflows and ensure data consistency across systems by integrating with Symphony Talent’s SFX CRM.”Interview Genius represents the future of structured interviewing,” said Perry Steinberg, Chief Product Officer at Symphony Talent. “Our goal was to develop a feature that not only saves time but also ensures every candidate is evaluated fairly and consistently, delivering a better experience for both recruiters and applicants.”
Interview Genius is a standard feature within Symphony Talent’s SFX On-Demand Interview platform. This ensures all clients have access to its AI-powered capabilities as part of their ODI experience and guarantees an immediate benefit from tailored, consistent and fair interviews without additional setup or complexity.
About Symphony TalentSymphony Talent delivers innovative, award-winning talent acquisition solutions that empower clients worldwide to expertly advance talent and teams. Our comprehensive suite of full-funnel solutions, expert brand services, and data analytics tools help clients execute and optimize hiring strategies, ensuring differentiated candidate experiences and improved business outcomes at every stage of the talent acquisition funnel, from attraction to hire. Visit symphonytalent.com to learn more.
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Astrix Accelerates Global Expansion with Enhanced Presence in Europe

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Expanded European presence aims to meet increasing global demand from the life science industry.
RED BANK, N.J., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Astrix, the leader in delivering innovative strategies and solutions to the life science community through its market-leading strategic consulting and technology services, is proud to announce its continued momentum and expansion in Europe, fueled by growing demand for its offerings. In addition to a continuously expanding global team of life science professionals across its U.S. offices and European headquarters in Ireland, the company is also planning to establish new locations in Europe in the near future to accommodate its rapid growth and new customers in the region since formally launching last year.

“We knew, when Astrix launched in Europe last year, that there was a demand for our highly-specialized strategic and technical services. It turns out the need is even greater than we could have imagined and we are excited to extend our support, global perspective, and the unique approach we bring as a company to meet the need for even more clients in the European market,” said Dale Curtis, CEO of Astrix.
Astrix maintains a dedicated workforce of technologists, former scientists, and domain experts from the life science community, with 90% holding advanced science degrees. This deep expertise enables Astrix to deliver unmatched expertise and support to its pharmaceutical, life science, and biotech customers worldwide with its strategic and technical initiatives in and around the laboratory. As the industry faces new challenges in a highly-regulated and rapidly-evolving environment, Astrix assists its global clients by offering:
Expert guidance on emerging trends helping organizations get ahead and succeed in digital transformation and AI readiness with tailored, innovative strategies.A technology and platform agnostic approach, customizing every aspect to fit the client’s unique challenges, rather than one-size-fits-all.Unified team collaboration from the very beginning of planning through to execution. Unlike other consulting firms with fragmented and siloed teams, Astrix offers its customers a thoughtfully-assembled dedicated group of experts taking a more holistic approach to meeting its business goals.”We believe deeply in the importance of having a strong local presence – understanding the people, the markets, and the regulations in the regions we support. This commitment to being on the ground, close to our clients, is a big part of what sets us apart and what we will continue to prioritize as we expand across Europe,” said Michael Gannon, Director of Astrix Europe.
Between now and the end of the year, the Astrix team will be attending or presenting at events across Europe, including:
–       The Lab of the Future Congress, October 1-2 in Amsterdam-       BioTechX, October 9-10 in Basel, Switzerland
For more information about Astrix Europe, please visit https://astrixinc.com/astrix-europe/.
About Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies and solutions to the life science community. Through world-class people, processes, and technology, Astrix works with clients to fundamentally improve business, scientific outcomes, and the quality of life everywhere. Founded by scientists to solve the unique challenges of the life science community, Astrix offers a growing array of strategic and technical services designed to deliver value to clients across their organizations.
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