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foodpanda reaffirms commitment to enhance delivery partners’ work experience with ‘panda hearts’

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Flagship programme doubles down on five aspects of platform work that 
foodpanda’s delivery partners value

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and BANGKOK, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda is doubling down on its commitment to its delivery partners with ‘panda hearts’, its flagship programme aimed at uplifting and supporting delivery partners in five core areas: safety, well-being, personal development, community and welfare perks.

With more than a decade’s experience in Asia, foodpanda has through regular dialogue worked closely with its delivery partners in finding ways to best support and enhance their delivery experience. Over the years, foodpanda has refined its delivery partner initiatives to consistently deliver on what they value. ‘panda hearts’ will house existing and new welfare and engagement initiatives across all 11 markets in Asia. These include:

“Well-being” focuses on safeguarding delivery partners’ well-being through health screenings, mental health assistance programmes, insurance, exercise and sporting events.”Safety” encompasses initiatives that encourage delivery partners to prioritise their safety on the road. This includes making features on the foodpanda delivery partner application easy to navigate on-the-go, providing safety training courses, and offering safety bonuses and allowances.”Personal Development” provides delivery partners with a range of opportunities for growth, including upskilling courses, financial literacy workshops, bursaries, scholarships, and entrepreneurship opportunities. These help to support the aspirations of foodpanda’s delivery partners, beyond their day-to-day delivery tasks.”Community” aims to build a dependable support system, where delivery riders can easily access in-app communication channels, like roving roadshows or focus groups, to share feedback. During severe weather conditions, delivery partners can also turn to physical rider hubs for onsite support and resources.“Welfare Perks” offer delivery partners a wide range of additional benefits to help alleviate the cost of living, for instance: fuel subsidies, supermarket vouchers, discounts on motorbike rental or mobile network plans.

(See Appendix for a full list of focus areas and mapped initiatives.)

“We recognise that gig work is here to stay, and our responsibility as a company is to ensure that our delivery partners thrive in their roles. We want them to feel valued, supported and empowered so they feel good about partnering with us. To do this meaningfully, we regularly engage with them to understand what matters most to them, and learn how we can improve what we’re currently doing to provide the necessary resources and support,” says Bhavani Shankar Mishra, Senior Director of Operations, foodpanda.

Stronger focus on delivery partner safety and wellness
Recognising that safe road conditions play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of delivery partners, foodpanda actively implements measures to improve road safety awareness. Through initiatives like road safety training, foodpanda equips its partners with the resources, knowledge and skills needed to navigate roads safely and mitigate potential risks – resulting in more than 50% decrease in accident rates over the last six months.

With ‘panda hearts’, foodpanda will build on these efforts to further empower its delivery partners in operating safely and confidently on the roads, ultimately contributing to a safer working environment for all.

Upcoming initiatives under panda hearts
In addition to safety-focused initiatives, foodpanda is expanding efforts to strengthen other aspects outlined under ‘panda hearts’:

Under personal development: Bursary awards for delivery partners in Singapore, and scholarship programmes for children of delivery partners in Laos and CambodiaUnder welfare perks: Subsidising the rental of electric vehicles in Thailand 

“Delivery partners are the heartbeat of our platform, tirelessly connecting communities with essential services. As their significance grows, so does our responsibility to enhance their well-being. It’s important that we continually step up to prioritise the care and support of our frontline heroes,” concludes Bhavani.

APPENDIX – panda hearts factsheet

Key areas

Examples of existing initiatives for delivery partners

Safety

We empower our delivery partners to prioritise safety on the road.

●  Ensure rider app features are easy to navigate for delivery partners

●  Notification feature in rider app, prompting delivery partners to take breaks during their shift

●  Safety training courses with traffic authorities

●  Safety equipment like helmets, first-aid kits, reflective vinyl stickers

●  Safety bonuses and allowances

●  Partnership with licensing authorities to help delivery riders obtain their licences

Well-being

We value our delivery partners’ health.

●  Multiple partnerships to provide health screening

●  Health and hospitalisation insurance

●  Events encouraging regular exercise

●  Rider Hubs (designated rest areas for delivery partners) stocked with drinks and snacks

●  Water dispensers and phone chargers in selected pandamarts for delivery partners’ use

●  Giving out cold drinks during heat waves

Personal development

We provide delivery partners with opportunities for personal development.

●  Multiple partnerships to provide upskilling courses for delivery partners

●  Financial education resources tailored to the needs of delivery partners

●  Bursary and scholarships available for delivery partners

●  Entrepreneurship opportunities with partners such as KaPanda Biz and HomeChefs

Community

We find ways to create a dependable support system amongst our delivery partners.

●  Focus group sessions for delivery partners

●  Accessible comms channels for delivery partners to join and keep themselves updated

●  Dedicated rider ambassador programmes to facilitate communication between foodpanda and delivery partners

●  Availability of rider hubs for always-on support

●  Rider appreciation events (e.g. panda awards, Bonus Akhir Tahun 2023)

●  pandaPatrol bus – a mobile hub where delivery partners can rest, play games and get assistance

Welfare perks 

Our delivery partners enjoy a variety of benefits riding with us.

●  Tipping campaigns

●  Providing discounts on items required for the role (i.e. vehicles, internet, grocery vouchers, mobile network plans, etc)

●  Free lubricant exchange and motor cleaning supplies in certain regions

●  Bamboo Rewards – redeem various brand merchandise and other prizes including vouchers and cash

 

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Keynode Launches BTC Staking Service as Bitcoin Approaches $100K Milestone

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Keynode introduces a new BTC staking service, offering users an opportunity to earn rewards as Bitcoin nears the $100K milestone.

NEW YORK , Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Keynode, a recognized leader in the crypto staking platform, is excited to introduce its latest BTC staking option, providing a unique opportunity for investors to participate in Bitcoin‘s growth journey. This new staking service aims to enable users to benefit from Bitcoin‘s market potential while contributing to broader adoption as Bitcoin targets the highly anticipated $100K threshold.

As one of the first platforms to offer Bitcoin staking in a straightforward, user-friendly manner, Keynode positions itself as a valuable tool for investors seeking to earn passive income through cryptocurrency. By offering a BTC staking option, Keynode combines the power of Bitcoin‘s market strength with the stability and growth potential of a staking-based approach. This program allows investors to stake their Bitcoin holdings and generate a steady yield, without needing to trade or sell assets.

Accessible Staking with Competitive Rewards

The BTC staking service on Keynode is designed to attract both new and experienced investors interested in diversifying their crypto portfolios. Keynode’s platform features an accessible structure with competitive staking rewards, making it appealing for a wide range of users. With staking periods and potential yield options crafted to meet different financial goals, Keynode ensures that users can tailor their participation according to their preferred level of commitment and growth expectation.

Driving Market Participation with Innovative Solutions

As Bitcoin continues to garner attention from both retail and institutional investors, reaching record highs has become a topic of market speculation. Keynode’s BTC staking program contributes to this momentum by offering secure and user-centric ways to support the Bitcoin ecosystem. As more individuals choose to stake BTC, the overall scarcity and demand for Bitcoin may be influenced, helping support a long-term vision of reaching new price heights.

“BTC staking represents a forward-looking approach in cryptocurrency investments,” said a Keynode spokesperson. “With this service, we are making it simpler for investors to stay invested in Bitcoin while also enjoying staking rewards, which aligns with Bitcoin‘s journey toward greater market adoption and potentially even the much-anticipated $100K mark.”

About Keynode

Keynode is a leader in crypto staking solutions, dedicated to offering accessible and reliable staking options for users across the globe. With a commitment to security and user-friendly features, Keynode continues to innovate in the crypto space, providing services that support investors in reaching their financial goals.

For more information on Keynode’s BTC staking service, visit Keynode.net or contact Keynode at (+1) 678-310-6834 or info@keynode.net.

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Sustainable Infrastructure Holding Company (“SISCO”) Q3FY24 revenue (excluding accounting construction revenue) increases by 23.8% to 341.8 million

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Revenue grew by 23.8% compared to previous yearGross profit of SAR 179.8 million, a 21.7% increase compared to Q3FY23Adjusted EBITDA rose 29.5% to SAR 210.2 million

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sustainable Infrastructure Holding Company (“SISCO”, “TADAWUL: 2190”), Saudi Arabia’s leading strategic investor in Ports & Logistics and Water Solutions has announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2024.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2024, excluding accounting construction revenue, grew by 23.8% compared to Q3FY23 to reach SAR 341.8 million. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, revenues grew by 13.0% compared to Q2FY24.

The third-quarter gross profit of SAR 179.8 million represents 14.7% quarter-on-quarter growth and 21.7% growth compared to Q3FY23. The gross profit margin for Q3FY24 was down 0.9% year-on-year, due to increased depreciation and direct costs, but was up 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, in line with expectations. Year-to-date saw gross profits increase by 13.8% to SAR 469.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA growth rose 29.5% to SAR 210.2 million compared to Q3FY23, aligning SISCO with strategic goals. Quarter-on-quarter growth was 20.8%, with a year-to-date increase of 17.7% to SAR 543.8 million.

SISCO reports a strong recovery in the Red Sea Gateway Terminal from subdued Q3FY23 Port segment results due to the Red Sea situation. Port volume reached 828,868 TEUs in Q3FY24, returning to levels similar to Q4FY23.

Commenting on the results: Eng. Khalid Suleimani, Group CEO, SISCO said:

“I am pleased to report that SISCO has continued to demonstrate strong growth and operational performance in Q3FY24, with revenues improving by 23.8% compared to Q3FY23. Our Ports segment, which remains a key growth driver, saw a significant increase, leading to robust results despite the Red Sea challenges.

Net income remains strong, despite the one-off payment of SAR 25 million to Zakat. Another highlight of the quarter is the impressive recovery in the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, highlighting it’s resilience.

We are also excited to announce the Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) concession, which will allow us to expand operations across all non-containerised port facilities in the Red Sea Gateway Terminal. This strategic initiative positions SISCO to capture further growth opportunities domestically and internationally.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to executing our five-year strategy to double revenues by 2026 and continue delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”

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Carbon Mapper Achieves First Tanager-1 Methane Mitigation Success

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Carbon Mapper released over 300 methane and CO2 plume detections today— its first tranche of emissions data based on observations from the Tanager-1 satellite which was launched in August. Tanager-1 is built and operated by Planet Labs PBC and made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition, a philanthropically backed public-private partnership including Planet Labs and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory among others. This data offers granularity on sources of super-emitters around the world, driving direct actions to cut methane and carbon dioxide as proven by an early mitigation success story.

Tackling methane is a global priority. This mitigation success shows how remote sensing tech can be a game changer.

On Oct. 9, Tanager-1 detected a large plume of methane which Carbon Mapper determined was stemming from a gathering pipeline in the Texas Permian Basin. The team reported the leak to a state agency and the U.S. government, who subsequently notified the facility operator. The operator quickly responded and voluntarily conducted repairs, leading to meaningful emissions reduction. Follow up observations from Tanager-1 detected no plume, confirming the leak was successfully fixed.

Carbon Mapper’s preliminary emissions estimate of this leak is approximately 7,000 kilograms of methane per hour. Each hour it was emitting equaled the same CO2 emissions as driving 47 gas-powered cars for a year.

This first verified methane mitigation action adds to existing evidence that when decision makers are empowered with data on the exact sources of emissions, they can effectively prioritize actions that cut waste and eliminate methane. This mitigation is consistent with pilot airborne surveys Carbon Mapper has conducted in several U.S. states including California and Colorado. Through these pilots, Carbon Mapper has found that nearly half of super-emitting events flagged for state agencies and operators were previously unknown, and once identified, were voluntarily mitigated.

“Tackling methane quickly is a crucial global priority. This early mitigation success story shows that remote sensing technologies with unique capabilities like Tanager-1 can be a gamechanger in driving down emissions in the near-term,” said Carbon Mapper CEO Riley Duren.

To scale these local mitigation successes globally, Carbon Mapper is making new data from Tanager-1 publicly available on its data portal. These include detections of methane and CO2 in 34 countries across the oil and gas, waste, and agriculture sectors. This work is supported by the High Tide Foundation, Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, AKO Foundation, and Zegar Family Foundation, among others.

In the coming months, Carbon Mapper will continue to scale up observations and make methane and CO2 data routinely accessible to help decision makers fill gaps in their understanding of the exact sources of emissions and empower mitigation action at the source. These routine detections will be made publicly available for non-commercial use 30 days after collection. Together, with complementary satellite programs, like the Environmental Defense Fund’s MethaneSAT, Carbon Mapper will provide transparent data at different levels of granularity and ensure that the information gets into the right hands to catalyze faster and more effective emissions reductions.

Special Note to Reporters:
More information, including plume images and key data from Tanager-1, can be found in our press package here

About Carbon Mapper
Carbon Mapper is a nonprofit organization based in Pasadena, CA, with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emissions reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. It focuses on filling gaps in the emerging ecosystem of methane and CO2 monitoring systems by delivering data at facility scale that is precise, timely, and accessible to empower decision making and direct mitigation action. The organization leads a public-private coalition that is developing and deploying a constellation of satellites capable of detecting, quantifying, and verifying methane emissions worldwide. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization’s robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO2 super-emitters. Learn more at carbonmapper.org, view data at data.carbonmapper.org, and follow us on X @carbonmapper.

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