ESG News For Memphis

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

Local event will screen Memphis residents for Lp(a), a dangerous type of cholesterol and heart risk most doctors are not routinely testing for, as well as certain other metabolism and kidney risks

The late Don “Dwight” Drinkard was honored tonight with the 2024 St. Jude Hero Among Us Award for selfless devotion and outstanding achievement in raising funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. His children and family accepted the award on his behalf at the St. Jude Heroes® Pasta Party at the Renasant Convention Center. Drinkard, who passed away in August 2024, spent decades supporting St. Jude in multiple capacities, including as the former FedEx St. Jude Classic Direct

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

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

Powerhouse group Old Dominion to receive 2024 Angels Among Us award for dedication to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital4x ACM Award nominee Jon Pardi to kick off two-day event with performance at GracelandACM New Female Artist of the Year Megan Moroney to perform at award ceremony

Trailblazing businesswoman, master potter and community leader to be recognized for Memphis impact and embodying lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

In more than 20 years of partnership, the fraternity has raised more than $3M to advance ongoing research and treatment for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

The 2023 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend®, presented by Juice Plus+® was a resounding success for both St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the city of Memphis. More than 20,000 athletes crossed the finish line in service of this year’s event theme, “Bring Your Passion to Our Mission,” helping to advance the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231202403

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recognizes outstanding students pursuing health care careers

Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM), the world’s paper company, is releasing its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, demonstrating its commitment to building a better future on the promise of paper.The report illustrates the company’s 2022 contributions to the circular, low-carbon economy while improving people’s lives where it does business.“We are excited to release our first report, which highlights our progress toward our 2030 goals,” said James McDonald, chief sustainability officer.

St. Jude featured for first time on car competing in NASCAR race

From the canvas to the court, two philanthropists with Memphis ties to be honored for outstanding achievements in advancing lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

In Honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Always® brings together advocates in support of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual Equity for All Act

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building.

FedEx enters year two of its five-year commitment to help students at HBCUs prepare for the workforce

28 Charter Schools Recognized for Exceptional Impact to Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment and Best Practices$170,000 in Grants to be Awarded at Second Annual IMPACT Summit on May 4

“This year we really focused on kids,” said Newcleus CEO Dan Barbaree. “It was something we all agree upon and support. Having the ability to support communities close to us and our clients is extremely important to our mission. It’s especially meaningful when we can help support the children of those communities. Being able to give them opportunities and resources they might not have is a core focus of our organization and our NewcleusGives program.”Teams of Newcleus employees gathered a Wednes

64th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl kicks off Dec. 28 on ESPN to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

BlueCross Power of We Scholarship program aims to create a more inclusive health care workforce

Card features a wreath of footprints of NICU babies at Ayers Children’s Medical Center in Jackson

Event to be streamed live for the first time from St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tenn with surprise celebrity drop-ins.

St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas will highlight patient stories and progress by St. Jude in fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Nearly 15,000 trees slated for families at over 80 bases

$330,000 will be granted to 14 nonprofits across the U.S.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt announced today that U. S. Steel has earned the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 45001 certification for its Great Lakes Works and U. S. Steel Košice facilities, more than a year ahead of its commitment to achieve the latest global occupational health and safety accreditation. Burritt made the announcement during remarks at the ResponsibleSteel™ Forum III event i

Rentokil Terminix, North America’s largest pest control company, today announced a recent donation of $200,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The donation commemorates the merger of two leading pest control companies, Rentokil and Terminix, to form Rentokil Terminix in North America.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018006104/en/Rentokil Terminix, North America’s largest pest control company, today announce

Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM), the world’s paper company, is announcing a $3 million expanded partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to further its commitment to forest conservation and restoration. The initiative is part of Sylvamo’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and 2030 goals.“Our 2030 goals demonstrate Sylvamo’s commitment to building a better future for people, the planet and our company. These goals reflect our commitment to ensuring healthy forests, which are a critical c

The USA TODAY Network, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the non-profit recipients of national grants from the company’s A Community Thrives program.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221025005140/en/Now in its sixth year, A Community Thrives awards grants to worthy causes and organizations across the United States aiming to improve their local communities. The program, with

Program included 75 in-person events nationwide

It’s not a sprint - these tech leaders are in it for the long haul during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This September, the Relay FM podcast network is rallying listeners and fans in an 8-hour live podcastathon to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Relay FM founder and St. Jude patient father Stephen Hackett and business partner Myke Hurley will host their annual Relay FM for St. Jude Podcastathon from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. CT, Sept. 16 on Twitch, live from the St. Jude campus in Memph

Celebrities, supporters to celebrate #30DaysForStJude, #ShowYourGold on social media, communities prepare for national St. Jude Walk/Run, retail customers to round up donations

Persevere, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support at-risk and justice-impacted individuals, has been awarded $15.4 million in response to the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge.Based in Memphis, Persevere received one of 32 grants selected from a pool of 509 applications submitted from across the U.S. Persevere's proposal was to establish the Tennessee Technology Workforce Alliance, a partnership of over 72 employers, state agencies, local gove

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities

Annual concert tees off week-long events for FedEx St. Jude Championship

Two-time cancer survivor accepts golf scholarship, pursuing medical career inspired by treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

As the school year draws near, teams from Regions Bank are helping students get ready.

Annual celebration included panel on women in leadership, breakout sessions, St. Jude tours

The AFIRM (A Father’s Involvement Really Matters) Program Funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services is First-of-its-Kind Model Nationally

 Always rallies allies on the Hill, ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day, in support of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Menstrual Equity for All Act – which would help systemically end period poverty in the U.S.

Program to provide students from eight HBCUs with a unique, practical experience designed to help prepare them for leadership and the workforce.

BlueCross Power of We Scholarship program aims to create a more inclusive health care workforce

Automotive Fleet magazine ranks Terminix #4 in its Top 50 Green Fleets list

The large format film that showcases the work and mission of The Marine Mammal Center has gone international. ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’ has showings throughout the world, after its initial public release was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film has already been licensed in over 20 locations throughout the world, including the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, IMAX Melbourne, and the Guangdong Science Center. The film highlights the mission of The Marine Mamm

Federal Pell Grant Expansion Will Help Those Pursuing Careers Requiring Post-Secondary Degrees or Technical CertificationsAnnouncement Is Part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 Billion Commitment to Reach 50 Million People with the Tools, Resources, and Skills Needed to Succeed in a Digital World

Funds will support projects focused on racial equity and closing the racial wealth gap

Thousands of Terminix teammates and customers in hundreds of communities unite behind important causes

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recognizes outstanding minority students pursuing health care careers

Always Donates $500,000 to Local Organizations that Provide Access and Opportunity for Puberty-Aged Girls in Sports

Government entities and nonprofit groups can apply for funding Aug. 1-31, 2021