ESG News For Charlotte

Celebrate American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day with the Return of Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits® and Support a Worthy Cause

Plumbline Services, a Wrench Group company, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 "Christmas On Us" program. Ten extraordinary individuals, selected from over 174 nominations, have been recognized for their resilience, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to their communities.Now in its ninth year, the “Christmas On Us” program invites Denver-area residents to nominate a deserving family and/or individual to receive an $1,000 award to help make their holiday season brighter. The pro

Whistle Express Car Wash, a leading brand in the rapidly consolidating car wash industry, today announced its successful fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a renowned organization dedicated to improving children's healthcare through community-driven efforts, raising an impressive $34,648 to benefit 27 local children's hospitals across the Midwest and Southeast. This donation underscores Whistle Express’s commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it ser

As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering education and literacy, The Bojangles Foundation announced the 47 winners of its annual literacy grant program. This year’s recipients, representing diverse nonprofits and community organizations dedicated to advancing reading and learning, each received a $1,000 grant to support their impactful literacy initiatives. A list of all grant recipients can be found here.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busin

Demonstrates TTI’s Commitment to Sustainable Products and Practices

Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), an investment-specialist of Nuveen that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market-focused private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, was recognized among the 2024 “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments (P&I) magazine.Presented by P&I, the global news source of money management and institutional investing, the 13th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recogni

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

Ameriprise also donated nearly $2.8 million in grants to support individuals, families and communities

The 18 New Students Represent Best-in-Class Culinary Education Programs From Across The Country

Car wash donated $3,000 to support the mission of Children of the Fallen Patriots and is offering free car washes for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day

DP World pledges financial aid to support North Carolina communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Service members from across North Carolina participated in the event at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday

Hendrick Automotive Group, Hendrick Motorsports, Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports Encourage Others to Give

Talent From the Upcoming Adventure Film Took Part In Meet-and-Greets with Young Patients Supported By The Ryan Seacrest Foundation

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $150,000 to nonprofit organizations across the globe

America’s Sweetest Run returns in October with USA TODAY

Pet owners in select cities receive surprise gifts to help offset the cost of veterinary care

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Events Will Further Breast Cancer Research and Support Patients Now

For the past eight years, Fifth Third has brought together diverse-owned businesses and suppliers with representatives of some of the world’s largest corporations at its annual Supplier Diversity Summit, held each August at the bank’s corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.The annual event connects diverse-owned businesses and suppliers from across the country with leaders from Fifth Third and other Fortune 500 companies, and it helps diverse business owners gain perspectives from each other

Multiyear partnership supports arts programming to encourage creative expression, spark imagination and provide clubgoers with the tools to thrive in and out of the classroom

Congresswoman Alma Adams will attend a Score A Better Future Fundamentals teen event to support financial education for Charlotte’s youth

More than 336,000 small businesses benefited, enabling more than 461,000 jobs in local communities across the U.S.

In recognition of the firm’s 130th anniversary, Ameriprise also donated an additional $130,000 to hunger relief organizations, providing more than one million meals to people in need

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands for audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, has named Money Magnets Club to its Purple Paladin program. Through the program, Grant Thornton helps emerging nonprofit organizations move from “start-up to unstoppable” and provides funding, business advice and volunteer support, while also helping nonprofits raise awareness of their work and mission.Money Magnets Club, which is Grant Thornton’s 20th Purple Paladin, was established in 2022 and aim

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is expanding its support of Project Scientist, providing the education non-profit with a contribution of $1.2 million over the next three years. This additional investment expands upon the original $1 million in funding from Trane Technologies in 2021 to help Project Scientist extend its reach and support girls ages 4-12 with innovative STEM programs in new communities.Building on the program’s successful results in the first three years,

GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a leading global asset management firm, today announced its continued support of Citymeals on Wheels with a $100,000 donation, enhancing its commitment through the firm's charitable giving program, GoldenTree Gives. This increased contribution will provide 10,000 nutritious meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240605326583/en/As part of this p

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

TEGNA has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader.

— Annual charity competition reaches $984,000 in total community impact —

Bobcat and the National Recreation and Park Association partnership awarded $250,000 to deserving communities to develop and enhance green spaces

The fellows will conduct empirical research on ESOPs, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives

“Exchange Bank is an integral part of the local community, and giving our time and ability to nonprofits is a big part of how we give back."

Data-based report highlights Company’s progress and goals in driving positive impact

MoneyLion donated meal boxes ahead of the holiday to multiple organizations, including the Cooperative Christian Ministry, the Boys & Girls Club of America, KIPP Academy School and more

In Its Second Grant Round, The Nextdoor Kind Foundation Provides Microgrant Funding to Small Business Owners of Color to Make a Big Impact in Their Communities

Focus on Creating Economic Mobility, Building Inclusive Infrastructure

Vision RNG celebrated the grand opening of Missouri’s first Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas project at Meridian Waste’s Eagle Ridge Landfill.

Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the addition of Allison Gracer as its first Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”). This key position represents a commitment to continual improvement across the Firm and the Trivest portfolio in the areas of both ESG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011747934/en/Allison Gracer, Director of

Check presentation included country music star Lee Brice during Bojangles’ major convention in Orlando

AlphaGraphics announces the winners of its Make It Happen contest, which focuses on awarding three worthy, cause-focused organizations with an event makeover. Winners include Madelyn’s Fund, receiving an event makeover valued at $20,000 for its Pink Bow Gala in Charlotte, NC; American Humane, receiving an event makeover valued at $20,000 for its Hero Dog Awards Gala in Palm Beach, FL; and Best Buddies in Tennessee, receiving an event makeover valued at $40,000 for its Friendship Walk in Nashvill

Service members from across North Carolina participated in the event at Bank of America Stadium on Friday

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Impact and Legacy Fund is principal sponsor of the new award and will manage submission procedures and judging.Winnick Foundation President Karen B. Winnick first proposed the award and is providing a first-year grant for prize money and administration expenses.The winning book will receive a prize of $2,500 and the honor book will receive $1,000.

MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC, the “Company,” or “MasterBrand”), the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, today announced it will be participating in Habitat for Humanity’s 2023 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project and will serve as the project’s exclusive cabinet provider.“MasterBrand believes in giving back to our local communities. That is why our associates participate in Habitat for Humanity events from coast to coast—and some have done so for more than two decades. W

Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $120,000 in grant funds to 18 non-profit organizations across the globe to further their missions

Fifth Third congratulates the 25 community leaders who have completed the Bank’s 18-month Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program. A Harvard Kennedy School Executive Leadership Certification Ceremony was held at Fifth Third Center in Cincinnati on August 28.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905801694/en/The inaugural class of 25 nonprofit leaders graduated from Fifth Third Bank's Empowering Commu

Vision RNG (VRNG) is pleased to announce that its Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project at Meridian Waste’s Eagle Ridge Landfill in Bowling Green, Missouri is now fully operational. The project uses 1,500 scfm of Landfill Gas (LFG) and produces 375,000 MMBtu of RNG annually, enough renewable gas to heat approximately 8,800 homes per year. The RNG is injected into a nearby interstate natural gas pipeline and used by various customers across the U.S. for transportation fuel and

Company Announces Release of 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report and Progress Towards ESG Goals

The Aging Gracefully program recognized for enabling low-income elderly homeowners in Guilford County, North Carolina, to live safer, healthier lives and stay in their homes longer.

Interested Business Leaders Invited to Kickoff Breakfast on August 3