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☆ Shipping tax could yield $100 bln climate windfall
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Hugo Dixon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

TINOS, June 12 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The shipping industry emits 2.9% of the world's greenhouse gases. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsPOLLUTER PAYSThe shipping industry uses fossil fuels to power its boats. That said, industry leaders such as container giant Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) are moving into green shipping. This potentially large sum is attracting the attention of people outside the shipping industry, especially those focused on climate change. If a country refused to apply an agreed tax, the international shipping industry would effectively be unable to operate from its ports.

Persons: TINOS, Emmanuel Macron’s, Tristan Smith, Marshall, UCL’s Smith, Al Qaeda, Peter Thal Larsen, Thomas Shum Organizations: Reuters, International Maritime Organisation, United Nations, European Union, EU, Reuters Graphics Reuters, University College London, Shipping, Climate Fund, World Bank, International Chamber of Shipping, Marshall, Al, Trade Center, Thomson Locations: Paris, Danish, Marshall

The biggest buy came from RenaissanceRE CEO Kevin O'Donnell, who bought $2.5 million worth of the insurer's stock, according to securities filings and VerityData. Kiani's roughly $1 million purchase comes after he scooped up $6 million of the stock in November and December of 2022. 1) RenaissanceRE — O'Donnell bought $2.5 million worth of shares on May 26 as part of a secondary offering. 4) Masimo — Kiani spent just over $1 million on Masimo stock on May 25, building on a $6 million purchase from late last year. 5) Driven Brands — CEO Jonathan Fitzpatrick bought nearly $1 million worth of the automotive services company's stock on Tuesday.

Persons: Kevin O'Donnell, Validus, O'Donnell, Joe Kiani, Masimo, RenaissanceRE — O'Donnell, Bernard Lanigan, Kevin Dallas, — Kiani, Jonathan Fitzpatrick Organizations: AIG, Politan, Tech, Politan Capital Locations: RenaissanceRe, VerityData

☆ Exclusive: Activist Legion Partners nominates 4 directors at Primo Water -letter
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Svea Herbst-Bayliss | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NEW YORK, March 6 (Reuters) - Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management is pushing for four new directors to join Primo Water Corp's (PRMW.N) board, arguing they could help the water company's share price triple over five years. Legion nominated experts in water delivery, beverage operations, marketing and capital allocation as director candidates for election to the U.S.-Canadian company's 10-person board to help reverse "chronic underperformance," according to a letter seen by Reuters. "Substantial shareholder-driven change in the boardroom is long overdue and necessary at the 2023 Annual Meeting in order for Primo to achieve its full potential," Legion's managing directors, Chris Kiper and Ted White, wrote to fellow Primo Water shareholders. Legion, which helped place directors onto boards at Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's, said it owns a 1.5% stake in Primo Water and has been an investor in the past. Primo Water offers home and office water delivery, water exchange, where customers return their empty water jugs and buy new ones at retailers, and water refill, its most affordable offering, where customers refill jugs themselves.

☆ A 1960s apartment in Greenwich Village is on the market for $1.65 million, and it's completely covered in plywood paneling — check it out
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A 1960s apartment in the heart of Greenwich Village is on the market for $1.65 million. A Google Maps capture of the exterior of Village House Condominium in Manhattan. Google MapsLocated in Village House Condominium, the two-bedroom apartment was owned by the late Sonja Alaimo, her friend and trustee John McIntyre told Insider. The apartment was first listed for sale for $2.3 million in October 2015, before it was taken down in April 2016, per listing records. The condo was listed again in early January for $1.75 million, before it was reduced to $1.65 million in late January two weeks after Alaimo's death.

☆ The 10 mistakes you could make at an office holiday party that are most likely to get you fired, according to a recent report
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A recent report from Price4Limo, an event transportation company, found that being laid off after a corporate party isn't as uncommon as some may think. After surveying over 1,000 corporate Americans who've attended an office party in the past year, Price4Limo found that 14% of survey respondents say their jobs were terminated shortly after an office party, losing an average salary of $60,597.36. Price4Limo's report shows that 35% of respondents report having strained relationships with colleagues after a work party. On the flip side, practicing office party etiquette can have some benefits, like connecting with others in a more organic setting. "Whether it's co-workers, managers, or clients, the office party is a great time for networking."

☆ The do’s and don'ts of office party etiquette: ‘You're not in a personal space, you're in a professional space’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

However, professionals must practice good office party etiquette to ensure they don't jeopardize their relationships or jobs. "Whether it's co-workers, managers, or clients, the office party is a great time for networking." Unfortunately, 14% of survey respondents say their jobs were terminated shortly after an office party, losing an average salary of $60,597.36. "Breaking company property and kissing your boss were the least acceptable behaviors at an office party," Kirsch says. "Even if you have friends at work, you're not in a personal space, you're in a professional space," she explains.

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