ESG News For BEAR

In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

In 2024, 4imprint gave more than 7,200 charitable causes, in the U.S. and Canada, in-kind promotional items through its one by one program.

For each card sent by Feb. 14, an anonymous donor will give $1 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, up to $50,000

Green Grid Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT)-powered climate solutions, announced a partnership with Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to deploy its advanced wildfire prevention platform iSIU®, Instant Situational Insights® for Utilities. This artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-powered monitoring and alerting system will enhance BVES’s wildfire mitigation capabilities and strengthen grid resilience across its high-fire-risk areas. This partnershi

Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market

 

Top brands unite with longtime supporters Sofia Vergara, Michael Strahan, Luis Fonsi to raise funds for childhood cancer research and treatment

CAGW's 25th annual compilation of the hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is here.

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POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, which includes KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Banter by Piercing Pagoda, kicked off its in-store holiday plush campaign today in connection with its partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240809626481/en/Blake (left), the plush bear, and Bentley (right), the plush puppy, are available for purchase for $14.9

Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) released its 2023 Sustainability Report today. The report communicates the sustainability initiatives and key metrics that demonstrate Cameco’s progress to date and the continual advancement of our sustainability reporting.“Our vision is to energize a clean-air world. As the world seeks to decarbonize, we also want to do our part and be an active partner in the fight against climate change. I am proud of the steps we have taken to reduce our carbon footprint, focus o

The transaction is the largest known carbon dioxide removal credit transaction to date, according to MSCI Carbon Markets dataThe credits will be delivered from the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group’s $1 billion reforestation and restoration strategy in Latin America, for which Conservation International serves as Impact AdviserThe transaction highlights the significant potential for restoration in Latin America to deliver climate impact alongside benefits for biodiversity and communities

Charles Schwab was recognized among the 50 most community-minded companies in the country by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community to the core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based

Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author and activist, Jane Fonda, stars in campaign in support of polar bear conservation

Hasbro's initiatives positively impacted over 3.9 million individuals worldwide in 2023

Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, former Congressman, environmental champion, and partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, died of congestive heart failure peacefully at his home in Winters, California, in the care of his wife of forty-two years, Helen, and their five dogs. He was 96.McCloskey was a rarity in American politics – his actions were guided by his sense of justice, not by political ideology. He hated inequity and did not hesitate to take on members of his ow

Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations.“Our mission at Alterra is to shape the future of mountain adventure, and that is only possible by inves

The four-year legal dispute was settled out of court this week with both sides agreeing to retire the ‘Mountaineers Foundation’ name, closing out the remaining issue in the lawsuit

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation"), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announces the nonprofit recipients of its 'Supporting Our Communities' philanthropy initiative.First Foundation's 'Supporting Our Communities' initiative is designed to support organizations in our community that focus on immediate needs such as food insecurity, emergency housing, and workforce development, as wel

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The report outlines B&G Foods’ goals, commitments, and programs across a wide range of CSR and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.“The release of our first CSR Report is an important milestone in our ongoing journey to achieve our ESG mission and goals,” said Casey Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods. “Our employees have come together to ide

Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come. Taylor is gifting assets valued at $172 million with the goal of supporting people in southern Minnesota and rural communities across Minnesota and Iowa.“The good people of this region have been crucial to my personal growth and success of my businesses,” said Taylor. “It brings me such joy to be in a position where I can give back some of what I have r

CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) today proudly declares its commitment to leading the charge toward a sustainable future by achieving carbon neutrality in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035. This target signifies a pivotal step in the company’s unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility.“We firmly believe that businesses bear a profound responsibility to address climate change, which is why CSG pledges to attain carbon neutrality in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035,” said Cindy Pa

The Home-Furnishings Retailer Enters 19th Year of Participation in Fundraising Campaign

Prominent wetland conservation organization Ducks Unlimited is partnering with leading technology company Pachama and water-infrastructure investors PERENfra to develop Flyway Forests, a reforestation project uniting small landholders across the Lower Mississippi River Valley.

Macy’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters provides critical funds through a give back campaign, mentor experiences and a once in a lifetime experience at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

More Than 10,000 of the Specially Designed Squishmallows Will Be Donated to Make-A-Wish Chapters in the U.S. and Canada Beginning this Fall

Fundraising Effort Announced for Morocco Earthquake Victims

Representing one of the largest and most diverse payer portfolios in the US, the PHSO aims to increase access to equitable care, improve quality and outcomes, and lower costs for millions of patients

One Acre Fund will expand support to 1.6 million African farmers, helping to climate-proof harvest and raise farmer incomes

Inspired by the Women at Slaughterhouse Survivors, Proceeds from Lulu’s Sales Will be Used to Support Local and International Animal Rescue Initiatives as well as Dogs in Chinese Slaughterhouses

Applebee’s® restaurants nationwide will become “Lemonade Stands” for the next six weeks and raise funds to end pediatric cancer; In 19 years, Applebee’s has raised enough money to fund 290,000 hours of childhood cancer research so scientists can search for more cures for all kids with cancer.

Company Announces 2030 Sustainability Goals with Science-Based Targets

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Lauren Gottsacker, channel account manager at CyberPower, was named to CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel list.

Today, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, in collaboration with Atlas Corps, announced the third cohort of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize Laureate Virtual Leadership Institute. Fifty-one Hilton Prize Scholars will participate in a six-month virtual leadership training opportunity that will provide valuable professional development to empower social change advocates exclusively within the Prize Laureate community. Representing 18 of the 27 Prize Laureate organizations, this cohort includes professio

Investors Gabrielle Union, Naomi Osaka, Meghan Trainor, Karlie Kloss, Emily Oster, and Tan France are Lending Their Voices and Taking Action on Critical Issues Facing Modern ParentsThe mom-founded and led infant formula company is constantly up-leveling how brands and celebrity investors come together to drive change

Today and for the seventh consecutive year, Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, recognized Charles Schwab among the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230526005188/en/Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 is a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civ

Company also recognized for workplace diversity and climate change this year

Hasbro named Consumer Discretionary Sector Leader in 20232022 Philanthropic and Social Impact Support Totaled More than $21 Million, Making a Positive Impact for Four Million Children and Adults Worldwide

BioAg World Congress recognizes Great Bear Vineyards of Davis, California for its sustainability practices

As well as showcasing the latest technologies, solutions and business models for the new energy world, Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry, The smarter E Europe, and its four exhibitions will also celebrate the pioneers and innovators behind these ideas. The best in each class will be recognised with The smarter E AWARD, Intersolar AWARD, ees AWARD, and – new for this year – the Power2Drive AWARD and EM-Power AWARD. The finalists shortlisted for these international awards have now

Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have received the 2023 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.Jason Kim, Steven Pflaum and Kathleen Okon have been recognized for their work in Travon Howard v. Thomas Dart, et al. In this matter, their client alleged deliberate indifference of a guard at Cook County Jail and failure to take reas

STEER Technologies Inc. (“STEER” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STER) (OTCQX: STEEF), an integrated ESG technology platform, is pleased to announce that further to its press releases dated January 23, 2023, March 7, 2023 and March 24, 2023, it has closed its previously-announced sale (the “Transaction”) of approximately 37.5% of the Company’s digital restaurant supply business (the “Restaurant Supply Business”) to a group of investors (the “Investor Group”) at a post-money valuation of approximately $

In an effort to address bias, hate, and discrimination within the United States, KERV Interactive (KERV), the leading AI-powered digital advertising platform, and the Ad Council, a national nonprofit organization at the forefront of driving change through social impact marketing, partnered to extend the Ad Council’s iconic Love Has No Labels campaign. Utilizing interactive technology to create opportunities for viewers to take meaningful action, the campaign partnership resulted in an overall cl

STEER Technologies Inc. (“STEER” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STER) (OTCQX: STEEF), an integrated ESG technology platform, is pleased to announce that further to its press releases dated January 23, 2023 and March 7, 2023, it has obtained conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) and entered into binding definitive agreements to complete the sale (the “Proposed Transaction”) of approximately 37.5% of the Company’s digital restaurant supply business (the “Restaurant Supply Busin

C-suite executives at Verizon, Target, Salesforce; Harvard Business School professors; and social sector activists among those chosen for top honor.

New grants increase investments to locally-led organizations

Art by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patient Bridget inspires sculpture on Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Celebration

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today a philanthropic partnership with America’s Grow-a-Row (AGAR), a not-for-profit organization that grows and gleans fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables that are donated to those suffering from hunger or living in areas that lack reliable access to fresh, affordable produce. In 2023, B&G Foods will donate $250,000 to AGAR, which will result in the planting, growing, harvesting and distribution of 1.25 million servings of fresh produce to communities in n