SITA helps transform Hong Kong International Airport’s carbon emissions tracking platform

Mar 24, 2023 | Business

SITA carbon management platform provides a unified view of carbon emissions, supporting HKIAs 2050 Net Zero Carbon Pledge

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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has selected SITA to provide a carbon management platform to monitor data on carbon emissions across the airport environment, helping to track key performance indicators as the airport progresses towards its net zero carbon goal.

SITAs carbon management platform, to be fully deployed by summer 2023, will collect and aggregate data on carbon emissions from a variety of sources within the airport. This will span scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and include data from 29 participating business partners across the airport value chain, overseeing services such as ground handling, aircraft maintenance, air cargo logistics, and catering. The platform will provide accurate, clear, and customizable visualizations of this data, allowing HKIA greater efficiency and precision in its carbon reporting efforts.

HKIA, the busiest airport in the world for cargo and one of the busiest for passenger traffic, is home to one of the worlds largest terminal buildings. In 2012, the Airport Authority Hong Kong pledged to make HKIA the worlds greenest airport, reinforcing this goal in 2021 with the announcement of its 2050 Net Zero Carbon Pledge, a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a midpoint target of a 55% absolute emissions reduction by 2035 (from a 2018 baseline).

Airport scope 1 and 2 emissions stem largely from fossil fuel energy consumed to operate the terminal building, vehicles, and equipment, while scope 3 emissions indirect emissions originating from the airports value chain and business partners are more difficult to track and represent a significant contributor to overall airport emissions. In the case of HKIA, airport business partners account for more than 50% of airport-wide ground emissions.

HKIA has adopted an airport-wide approach for carbon management, working collaboratively with business partners to set carbon reduction targets and implement measures to accelerate airport-wide carbon reduction. While HKIA already has an online emissions tracking system, it does not unify emissions data collected from the many sources active in the airport environment, requiring more time-consuming manual processes.

SITAs solution, supported by leading net-zero technology partner Envision Digital, aggregates data streams from across the airport environment and participating business partners and consolidates these into a single customizable dashboard. Allowing the tracking of emissions data alongside key performance indicators towards HKIAs Net Zero Carbon Pledge, the dashboard interface facilitates carbon performance tracking, providing the granularity to monitor individual emissions sources against specific targets. Having all available data in one place supports HKIA in aligning its carbon reporting to government and industry measurement standards such as ISO and complying with Airports Council Internationals Airport Carbon Accreditation program for which mapping of greenhouse gas emissions is key.

Peter Lee, General Manager, Sustainability, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said: We are committed to achieving the HKIA 2050 Net Zero Carbon Pledge with our business partners. The development of this new Carbon Management System will provide comprehensive, accurate carbon emissions tracking against the long term target for both AAHK and each of our pledged business partners, and serves as a foundation for transparent reporting. We are pleased to have found a partner in SITA for this project, who have a firm understanding of the complexities of the airport environment and the ability to tailor their solution to suit our needs.

Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA, said: As a certified CarbonNeutral company currently setting emissions reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative Net-Zero Standard, SITA has an unwavering commitment to meeting sustainability goals within our organization and facilitating such efforts across the air transport industry. We applaud HKIAs proactive efforts towards a net zero goal, and we are proud to apply our expertise and familiarity with HKIAs operating environment to support its sustainability goals with a precise, customizable, and efficient solution.

Microsleep Helps Over Five Thousand Students Find Housing

Oct 3, 2022 | Business

 See how over 5000+ students at USC and UCSD are already utilizing Microsleep.

At many universities, the average time it takes for a student to commute to campus can take over 30 minutes. Furthermore, with many students working past midnight on campus, the commute back is often dangerous and tedious.

This is where Microsleep comes in. Microsleep organizes safe and affordable housing on or close to campus for students to rent. Students with conveniently located housing can share an extra bed or couch for other students to crash at.

Today, Microsleep improves student life by offering a safer, more convenient alternative to traditional housing. This prevalent problem has plagued countless students, as Hai, an international graduate student from University of California – San Diego explains, “I finish my assignment and it’s 3 AM already. Uber is very expensive and I don’t feel safe waiting for one this late.” Hai has no choice but to endure the night in his department’s basement. However, with Microsleep, Hai can rest in a comfortable bed while also saving his time, health, and money.

Another positive Microsleep has brought are its improvements to campus communities. For many low-income students living off-campus, finding affordable housing is a common struggle. For one admitted student at USC and UCSD, Victor Diniz, this almost ruined his plans to attend university. He explains that “I almost had to defer my admission because I couldn’t find a roommate to help me pay for housing.” Microsleep provides a platform for students to discover potential roommates and provide affordable options for every student.

Furthermore, Microsleep provides the LGBTQ+ community opportunities to connect with potential roommates. Unfortunately, many LGBTQ+ members have difficulty when searching for roommates. Microsleep aims to remove the stigma focusing around LGBTQ+ roommates. As Microsleep Co-Founder, Eric Guo, explains, “Thus, users can meet new individuals every time they need to crash for a night. As users become familiar rooming with LGBTQ+ members, campuses as a whole will become more inclusive as well.“

Microsleep has helped over five thousand students at UCSD and USC find housing. With over three thousand successful bookings, Microsleep hopes to expand to more universities and community colleges within the next month.

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Yowie Helps Kids Stay on Track at School and at Home With Downloadable Rewards Chart, Fun Activities and a Sweet Treat

Aug 16, 2022 | Business

Every parent knows keeping kids in a routine is paramount to success at school and at home. Yowie, the surprise-inside chocolate, is thrilled to help parents and children around the world with its Yowie Reward Chart – a fun, easy way to track a child’s daily and weekly homework and chores and give them a delicious and educational treat at the end of the week! The downloadable chart can be found at YowieWorld.com.
Parents can feel good about this weekly smart treat reward because Yowie is more than just delicious all-natural chocolate. The surprise-inside chocolate treat is sustainably sourced, Rainforest Alliance Certified, and contains no GMOs, palm oil, gluten or nuts.

Each Yowie features an endangered animal collectible figurine and a bite-size leaflet to help kids learn about the animal.

The Rewards Chart can be used in the classroom as well! The interactive chart will hold students accountable to classroom responsibilities and the reward of a Yowie can transition seamlessly into lessons on endangered animals, wildlife habitats and environmental conservation!

“Nothing gets my kids more excited than on the nights when I bring home a Yowie. Having the rewards chart on the fridge has been such an exciting experience for the kids and they’re learning responsibility at the same time; I love it!” said dad and Yowie enthusiast Dan Bedford.

Plus, Yowie World has put together fun activities to help kids make the most of the Yowie surprise-inside reward. From making a display tower for their Yowie figurines out of Yowie capsules to making creative capsule creatures to tending a capsule garden – kids will be rewarded not only with a treat but also with manipulatives combining fine motor skills and playtime.

For more activities and games, visit www.yowieworld.com, find them on Facebook, or look for @YowieWorld on Instagram. You can also find easy, interactive, and educational craft projects and games on Yowie’s YouTube channel and on Pinterest.

About Yowie

Yowie is best known for its flagship product, the Yowie surprise-inside chocolate. Each Yowie product is created in the shape of the Yowie characters and contains limited-edition collectible animal toys and a full-color leaflet featuring a picture of the real-life animal, its profile and level of endangerment. Our social media channels and website allow collectors to learn more about the animals and their world while having loads of fun through games and competitions. The combination of tasty, clean-label treats, fun animal toys and a digital platform encourages kids to learn about the natural world and understand its need for protection. For more information visit www.yowieworld.com.

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BlackBerry Helps Channel Partners Tap Exploding Managed Security Service Market

Jun 9, 2022 | Business

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES – WEBWIRE –



BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced a number of enhancements to the BlackBerry Partner Program to help Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) capture the exploding demand among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for 24x7x365 Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services, a market which industry experts expect will grow from $22.45 billion in 2020 to $77.01 billion by 2030.


BlackBerry’s 2022 Threat Report found SMBs experience 11-13 attacks every day. Amidst this growing threat landscape, the company has significantly increased its MSSP focus, launching new marketing incentives, a global hiring campaign to boost partner support and a revamped curriculum of training, tools and enablement resources to aid overall go-to-market efforts.


Enhancements include:

  • Greater Cybersecurity Protection for Customers & More to Sell – New products and services now available to MSSPs include CylanceGUARD®, CylancePERSONA™, and CylanceGATEWAY™.  This will enable new service opportunities and help MSSPs secure their client environments.
  • Increased Support & Field Seller Alignment – Commitment to significantly increase the size of BlackBerry’s channel team, doubling employee headcount in roles such as partner management, customer success and channel enablement to ensure partners have the technical and sales support to compete and win in the crowded EDR/XDR market. BlackBerry has also introduced seller compensation on MSSP deals to encourage field alignment and to embrace MSSPs as a critical route to market.
  • More Comprehensive Training – New BlackBerry Cyber Security Administrator (BCSA) technical training – aimed at MSSPs who will be configuring, managing, and troubleshooting BlackBerry UES products. Representing the next-generation evolution of the popular Cylance Security Professional Certification, the new program includes a blend of videos, instructor-led training, and online assessments on BlackBerry’s industry-leading, AI-based, prevention-first solutions focused on preventing breaches before they happen.
  • Lucrative Marketing Incentives – Expanded the generous ‘Protect and Earn’ partner incentive program that rewards MSSPs for uncovering and closing net-new BlackBerry logos. Partners earn cash-based rewards which are determined by the qualifying closed deal’s Total Contract Value, with no limits
  • New Pricing – New flexible licensing and pricing options built to match the way MSSPs do business with customers.
  • New MSSP-focused aid in partner business development including demand generation & sales support via proposal-based marketing funds, case studies, strategic Go-To-Market engagement and access to inside sales resources.

The expanded investment and support for MSSPs comes following last month’s joint warning from the Five Eyes Alliance of security authorities from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States, highlighting an increase in malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers (MSPs) and urging them to protect the IT supply chain with a fresh set of cybersecurity measures.  


“With headline-grabbing hacks and a cybersecurity talent gap showing no signs of letting up, SMBs have never been more under-staffed or ill-prepared to meet the challenges posed by the continuously evolving threat landscape,” said Colleen McMillan, VP, Global Channel Sales at BlackBerry. “Our top 20 MSSPs have grown more than 50 per cent year over year and demand for human threat experts is through the roof. To that end, BlackBerry is doubling down and increasing our focus on our MSSP partners to ensure they’re set up for success.”


For more information on the BlackBerry Partner Program please visit www.blackberry.com/partners or drop by the BlackBerry booth (#5665) in the North Expo at RSA Conference 2022.


About BlackBerry


BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world.  The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 195M vehicles.  Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems.  BlackBerry’s vision is clear – to secure a connected future you can trust.


BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere. 


For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.


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Hallmark Helps Spread Springtime Joy with Seasonal Cards and Special Gifts

Apr 4, 2022 | Business

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – WEBWIRE –



Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to shake off the winter blues and reconnect with family and friends. From inspiring cards for all springtime holidays to egg-laying hens, Hallmark’s new greetings and gifts are made for making smiles together.


“Easter is a time for shared celebrations and a renewed sense of appreciation,” said Kristy Lewis, vice president of marketing and consumer experience at Hallmark. “It’s an important time to come together with the people we care about most to reclaim a sense of hope and faith.”


Whether shoppers are gathering for Easter on April 17, observing Passover from April 15-23, or celebrating family coming together this spring, Hallmark is here for every caring and kindhearted gesture the season offers.


Greeting Cards


Heartfelt cards are the perfect way to celebrate with those near and far this season, and Hallmark offers hundreds of options to choose from. With physical and digital cards for springtime celebrations of all kinds and people of all ages, it’s easier than ever to share the love.

  • On average, 43 million Easter cards are sent each year and provide a great way to express your love and gratitude. Watch your Easter card come to life with 3D options like our Bunny in Train Musical 3D Pop-Up Easter Card With Motion or Lily Plant in Vase 3D Pop-Up Easter Card that double as keepsakes.
  • Hallmark offers cards for a variety of holidays across cultures, including Passover. Send a simply stated but meaningful message with options like our Peace and Joy to You Passover Card or A Wish for Happiness and Love Passover Card.


Seasonal Gifts 


Did you know the average Easter basket contains 14 items? Hallmark has a variety of items that will make great additions to your loved ones’ baskets, as well as standalone Easter gifts, games and more.

  • Fill their baskets with soft items to cuddle with like a Better Together Peas and Carrot Magnetic Plush, Sunshiny Day Bunny Singing Stuffed Animal With Motion or Noah’s Ark and Animals Plush Playset.
  • Fun items like The Shell Must Go On!: One Bunny’s Eggs-Straordinary Easter Show Book, Zip-a-Long Chick Stuffed Animal and Little World Changers™ Kindness Stickers make great basket additions.
  • For parents short on time, Hallmark offers various pre-filled Easter baskets and gift sets including the Spring Chick Easter Gift Set, Warm Fuzzies Easter Gift Set and Love Somebunny Easter Gift Set that make it easy to show your love this season.
  • For families who enjoy fun and games, this Wearable Easter Egg Bean Bag Toss Game is sure to provide endless entertainment at any Easter gathering.
  • Think outside of the basket with fun gifts like our Hip Hoppy Egg-Laying Chick Singing Stuffed Animal With Motion, Jesus and Friends Wood Play Set or Easter Coloring Activity Kit.


The season of new beginnings is a time for celebrating – and no matter how you choose to celebrate, Hallmark is here to help.


Visit hallmark.com to shop online or find the nearest store. And for more springtime fun, visit our resource page featuring DIY decorations, seasonal recipes, Easter basket-building tips, egg hunt planning guides and more.

About Hallmark

For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and employing 27,000 worldwide, the approximately $3.5 billion company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark Global business sells greeting cards, gift wrap and related products in more than 30 languages with distribution in nearly 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including a network of company-owned and independently-owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children’s creativity around the globe. Crown Media Family Networks operates three linear cable channels, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription video on-demand streaming service. The company also features Hallmark Publishing, a leading publisher of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks, and print editions. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark’s headquarters. For more information, visit Hallmark.com.