ESG News For City of Wilmington

Three events included 68 sponsors and 250 participants

Powering the Holidays Program awards nearly $60,000 in grants to support community-led holiday light events and celebrations

On September 21, 2024, the Governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced their continued support for the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) at the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit hosted in Wilmington, Delaware.“We welcome private sector initiatives—including the Quad Investors Network (QUIN), which facilitates investments in strategic technologies, including clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, and quantum,” stated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Min

Meet the Four Companies Reshaping Sustainable Energy Technology and Services in Exelon Communities.

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation. The grants, approved in the second quarter by the WSFS CARES Foundation board, will support the following organizations:Be Ready Community Development Corp. ($200,000 Grant to be paid over two years)Be Ready Community Development Corporation (Be Ready CDC) is a resident-driv

Carney’s Point Station to Provide Clean, Lower-carbon RNG and is Part of Growing National Fueling Network for Heavy-Duty Fleets

The SBTi has approved Chemours’ near-term science-based emissions reduction targets

Sustainability director discusses bio-derived LYCRA® fiber made with QIRA®

Independently Certified Gas Designation Underscores Company’s Commitment to Reducing Methane Emissions

Chemours and the Georgia 4-H Foundation Partner to Provide Environmental Education and Leadership Programs to Georgia Youth

Newrez, a top nonbank mortgage servicer and lender, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest initiative, RezFund, an Affordable Lending program designed to eliminate barriers for qualifying borrowers in eligible census tracts in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).RezFund provides borrowers up to $8,000 in down payment and/or closing cost assistance. This First-Time Homebuyer program aims to foster sustainable homeownership."Our goal is to bridge the gap between the desire for homeowne

Events featured 250 participants and 66 sponsors

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors Provides Up to $10,000 to Under-resourced and Underrepresented Students

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS Associates, Customers and Community members through December 31.WSFS officially kicked off the Food Drive today at WSFS Bank Center in Wilmington, Del., with t

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to four organizations.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow & DonorsChoose Celebrate Enduring Partnership in Support of STEM Education

2023 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Nearly $170,000 for Energy Infrastructure Across Northern Illinois

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to two organizations.

The I Could Do Great Things Foundation, founded in 2009 by Stuart M. Grant and Suzanne B. Grant, is pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the 8th annual Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, who passed away in 2015 at age 46. It honors college-bound high school seniors “who embody the virtues of Beau Biden, qualities of leadership, community, civility, respect, and who demonstrate a strong moral compass.” The 2023 Sch

Report showcases Chemours’ progress toward achieving Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals through environmental leadership, sustainable innovation and community investment

Startups Can Apply Now Through September 15 to Receive Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions

Startups Can Apply Now Through September 15 to Receive Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions

Startups Can Apply Now Through September 15 to Receive Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions

Chain launches a tour throughout the Southeast to honor heroes and raise money for Folds of Honor

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it is a supporting partner of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting on June 1. The company’s sustainability director, Jean Hegedus, will be a panelist at the meeting taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City that will bring together media, industry stakeholders, and

Submissions center on self-expression and reveal a range of topics that are top-of-mind for teens, from mental health and gun safety to the impact of social media and more

The grants will help fund solutions to advance economic equality and offer financial wellness education to provide communities with stronger financial health support

The company was recognized for its outstanding accomplishments in energy efficiency and emissions reduction at the DOE Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit

Sheryl Telford, the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, retires after 22 years with the company and its predecessor

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to three community organizations.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, along with Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi (GSGMS), announced a collaborative partnership to assist the council with programs related to climate change, tree planting and conservation initiatives, and other STEM/natural resources-related education opportunities planned by the GSGMS and Enviva.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2023

AZEK to collect thredUP’s post-consumer plastic Clean Out Bags, process and turn them into new long-lived TimberTech® composite decking, advancing both companies’ ESG and recycling goals

Twenty-seven schools and education-focused nonprofits in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia will receive grants totaling $868,000 to modernize or create state-of-the-art science labs

Enviva recognized for securing sustainable growth for nearly two decades and its strong commitment and efforts toward the environment, sustainability, and climate change

Company Hosted Delaware State University President Dr. Tony Allen to Discuss Significance and Support of HBCUs

Part of the Future of Chemistry Scholarship program, the scholarships reflect Chemours’ commitment to the community and investment in the future STEM workforce

Report showcases Chemours’ global commitment to environmental leadership, sustainable innovation, and communities

2023 application process now open for startups addressing climate change in Atlantic City, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, Del.

Enviva commits to work with families and landowners to achieve clear title, unlock sustainable land value, and advocate for public policy that supports land retention in the states in which the company operates

$635K in total grants will be distributed to 20 organizations to support digital skills training and prepare thousands of Latinos for the workforce of tomorrow

Enviva recognized for its contributions and commitment to improving lives through education and workforce training throughout Virginia’s Community Colleges

Local NAACP acknowledges Enviva’s Senior Community Relations Manager, Chris Brown, as a community supporter and political advocate in North Carolina

More than 200 suppliers committed to using only clean power; will help bring on nearly 16 gigawatts

Innovative Partnership Increases Access to Education, Accelerates Pathways into Careers

ATSG has published its first Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and initiatives.

Enviva has entered into multi-year recruiting and career development pipeline agreements with four HBCUs across the U.S. Southeast.

Enviva and GreenGasUSA announce a 10-year RNG offtake agreement to decarbonize natural gas-related emissions in Enviva’s operations.

Issues Around Gay Marriage and Ordination Prompted Split

Discover will expand its fully paid education benefit program to include two more high-quality university partners: the University of Arizona and Paul Quinn College, one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities in the country and the first urban work college.Discover employees also will have the option to enroll in the non-degree College Start program, a newly offered way to begin taking college level courses, setting employees up for success if they decide to eventually enroll

Three Delaware high school seniors recognized for their accomplishments will share $30,000 in scholarships funded by Delaware-based philanthropy, I Could Do Great Things Foundation