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Funding allows for expansion of labs, teams, and additional species candidates for de-extinction

Partners with donors to raise $100,000 for Hurricane Helene and Milton survivors

Parent Company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill publishes its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report.

Researchers leverage 5G to monitor Atlantic sturgeon in real time, protect critical habitats and enhance global environmental education

Tranont’s annual community initiative brings together volunteers to achieve long-term goal of positively impacting 1 billion lives

Play It Forward Giveaway Supports After School & Summer Programs in Low Income Areas, In Partnership With Dormie Network Foundation

Location brings faster service to Walmart stores and new career opportunities

Report Details Momentum Across the Company’s Three Strategic Focus Areas: Products, People and Planet

Contest Awards $10,000 Donation to a Golf Fundraiser Plus Exclusive Golf Stay & Play Package to Nominator

On Monday morning, February 26, a wildfire started outside of North Platte, Nebraska. The fire made its way toward GrayBull Club, a Dormie Network property in Maxwell, Nebraska, within two hours and has since burned over 71,000 acres. Wildfires, often fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, are a known challenge in the region, emphasizing the need for preparedness and quick response. Fast-acting team members were able to leverage innovative irrigation and mobile water trucks to control the fi

Semifinalists for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge have been announced as 38 teams will now vie for a part of $1M.

Medallia Releases Global Impact Report

Coolers will enhance cold storage accessibility and combat 500 million pound protein gap nationwide

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today released the Company’s updated Fiscal 2022 Sustainability Report, which includes recent initiatives to support Cal-Maine Foods’ ongoing commitment to sustainability throughout its operations. As in previous reports, the Company is providing updated information utilizing the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework.Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, stated “Responsible leadership and reliable choic

Student voices take priority as Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) gears up for a new school year. Aramark Student Nutrition is returning with a refreshed platform for student engagement—SN Insights 360—and a holistic strategy to link the feedback with its nutrition and culinary programs to offer healthy, great-tasting options for the new school year.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724209736/en/Pictured: Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting enhanced governance, transparency and progress measurements.Elanco’s commitment to important ESG-related topics is demonstrated across its four interconnected Healthy Purpose™ Pillars: Healthier Animals, Healthier People, Healthier Planet and Healthier Enterprise. Through numerous internal initiatives and external collaborations within each pillar, Elanco is workin

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, and the Seeding The Future Foundation are proud to announce the return of the annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. The Challenges invites scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, r

The new report showcases the restaurant company’s commitment to dining and growing together

Company becomes newest member of the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance, strengthens its commitment to just transition in agriculture

In celebration of Earth Month, Green Chef will plant one tree for every new meal kit box sold; Green Chef also introduces a new Earth Month Selects menu category featuring sustainably sourced proteins, upcycled ingredients, and recipes with a low carbon footprint

The newly launched store will provide healthy, nutritious food to Pointe South Middle School students and their families

The North Carolina Egg Association (NCEA) has kicked off an integrated communications effort to introduce North Carolinians to the state’s egg farming families, thanks to grant funding from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC). In March of 2022, NCEA was awarded $106,800 in grant funds to launch its Meet NC Egg Farmers campaign.Since there are limited opportunities to visit egg farms due to the strict biosecurity measures that keep egg-laying hens healthy, NCEA is bringing t

AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhoodFree groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home

AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhoodFree groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM, or the “Company”), the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, today announced a partnership with Entegrity Energy Partners (“Entegrity”), an energy services, sustainability, and solar development provider. Given the expanding opportunities for solar investments, Cal-Maine Foods has engaged Entegrity to install a 4.15 megawatt, direct-current solar array at the Company’s egg production and processing operation in Searcy, Ark

Lafarge Canada announced today a 5-year in-kind donation commitment, with a market value of $100,000, with the Nicomekl Enhancement Society (NES) in Langley, British Columbia. From 2023 to 2028, Lafarge will annually provide $20,000 in aggregates, concrete, and labour to enhance the sustainability of the wild Pacific salmon population and ecosystem within the coastal area of the Nicomekl River (BC).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/n

O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, the American restaurant that is home to Great Food and Good Times, is once again staking its claim to being the casual dining leader when it comes to supporting veterans. This fall, O’Charley’s has put together a host of fundraisers, special events and deals to honor and say thank you to veterans and their families.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108005945/en/O'Charley's is offering all

Kansas City Southern (KCS), Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP), GATX (NYSE: GATX), Monterrey Metropolitan Rotary Club (Rotary) and NASCO today announced the launch of the Save the Monarch Butterfly 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour to raise $100,000 USD. The funds raised will be used to plant 60,000 oyamel trees at El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacán, Mexico to help reestablish the monarch population. This past week, the Monarch Mariposa Boxcar rolled out of the

2022 Community Choice Grant Awarded to Homesteads for Hope in Rochester, New York

Company Provides Progress Updates and Standards for Environmental Responsibility, DEI, Community Impact and More

Yum! released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting its stewardship of its people, food and planet.

ComEd welcomes back beehives for the third year in a row to protect pollinators, build on regional efforts to protect wildlife habitats and ecosystems

First major U.S. pizza delivery chain to announce that compensation will be linked to environmental, social and governance priorities

Grocer remains focused on people, products and the planet to build a brighter future

Purdys believes that kids everywhere should be able to experience childhood moments—even when they’re away from home.

A $10,000 grant is going to Saint John Catholic Church to benefit the music program at Saint John Preschool. The grant, which will be renewed annually, will be applied exclusively toward implementation of Music Together©, an internationally recognized program of music and movement that supports the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of preschool children.The contribution was made by Robert and Jan Dilenschneider of Darien, Connecticut, and their siblings Martha Doughty, Mary L

Awardees include 10 deserving nonprofits in three states

Report Highlights Progress Across ESG Focus Areas, Including Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing Pillars

Science-based solutions explored, focus areas identified during landmark dialogue on how to balance nourishing the world while curbing climate impact

Grants, loans and unequal access to funding discussed with Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond and Small Business Owners

One of the nation’s largest global egg and dairy distributors, Hidden Villa Ranch, adds LikidoVOLT® to its sustainability initiatives for clean power generation resulting in low carbon emissions and energy efficiency.

The company announced today it will contribute an additional $500,000 to nonprofit partners across the Mid-Atlantic responding to the rising hunger crisis. This gift comes as the Wills Group releases its 2020 Community Engagement Report.

Company’s first application to Ethisphere earns it a place among 135 companies across the globe being recognized for leadership in ethical business practices

The Hotwire Ignite Possibility Program provides pro bono brand, marketing, and public relations services to qualifying tech and tech-enabled organizations that are minority-led or providing a product or service benefitting minority communities

Six Restaurant Execs to be Featured in Four Webinars this December

Hialeah-based CGI Windows & Doors, part of the PGT Innovations family of brands, recently selected four community standouts for “CGI Heroes: Celebrating Strength”, a contest to recognize area residents who have gone above and beyond to help others, with a $2,000 cash prize each.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208006022/en/Pictured from left to right: Jeff Jackson, CEO and President of PGT Innovations; Debbie LaPinska

Ahead of #GivingTuesday and the holiday season, America’s No. 1 basic apparel, underwear and sock brand is asking everyone to join in supporting those who are most vulnerable

263,000 face masks manufactured in Clarksville, Arkansas, will be distributed to organizations throughout the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Veteran’s goal is to use Bobcat R-Series T76 machine to refurbish farm and support fellow veterans

– Company to establish specific targets to better the lives of at least 10 million people– Use of science-based targets to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions– Packaging and product targets to address use of plastics and sustainable raw materials– New sustainability website features increased transparency and reporting, including data on human rights, responsible sourcing and diversity and inclusion programs