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On-site BJ’s Gas station opens October 29

Grants awarded to 88 charities nominated by team members

Software donation supports project to create inclusive workforce solutions

Atlanta United soccer star Brad Guzan joined more than 700 Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) employees and their families to assemble furniture for the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, as part of the MBUSA employee Labor Day Cookout.  Assembled furniture will provide tangible support to families in need across the area and help replenish the furniture supply demolished in a warehouse fire in June. The event was part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility initiative, “Driving Your Future,” which focuses on empowering the next generation. 

Report highlights progress in driving energy efficiency, enhancing asset value and delivering tangible community impact

When Big Joe discovered the UW–Madison’s College of Engineering was still using a 1960s Big Joe walkie stacker, they decided to do something special.

KW and KW Cares donate to TEXSAR and Mercy Chefs

Continues long-term partnership with Feeding America

With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days. Through the reliability and scalability of AutoStore technology, the Arizona-based Opollo Farm is supplying Select Whole Foods Market stores in Phoenix with fresh leafy greensAutoStore’s cube storage system powers the farm, with robots moving thriving plants through the grid and adjusting plant positions in real timeThe system uses up to 95% less water than traditional farming and is built to scale outward, allowing food brands to expand production to fit available space and growing demand.This shows the versatility of the AutoStore system outside of warehousing, in this case bringing automation to transform food production.

Sports company PUMA has achieved its goal of making 9 out of 10 products from recycled or certified materials in 2024 and made further progress in its focus areas circularity, climate and human rights, the company said as part of its sustainability report which was published on Tuesday.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250422813225/en/Sports company PUMA has achieved its goal of making 9 out of 10 products from recycled o

Aramark Correctional Services is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its IN2WORK (I2W) program, a milestone in the journey of working with thousands of justice-impacted individuals, offering education and industry certifications for a path to success both during and post-incarceration.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402392828/en/Aramark Correctional Services is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its IN2WORK (I2W) pr

Designer Brands Inc. achieves milestone goal for global nonprofit

Voxn Clothing is proud to announce the Winter at the Warehouse Coat Drive, a community-driven event aimed at supporting students in need from 13 Boise schools in partnership with various local businesses and nonprofit Boise Fashion Week. This exciting evening will take place on Saturday, February 8th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Voxn Clothing and into The Warehouse Foodhall and will feature vendors, food, drinks, live music, and a coat drive.This press release features multimedia. View the full r

Pacific Life has announced plans to give $9.5 million in charitable contributions throughout 2025, supporting the communities where it operates, both in the United States and internationally. Together with the Pacific Life Foundation, Pacific Life’s global philanthropy program will focus on investing in community impact-driven programs that enable current and future generations to thrive, including college & career readiness, food security, and ocean health initiatives.“We are committed to givin

Philanthropist Ed Freedman and Stable Road Foundation are donating $100,000 to support the relief efforts led by longtime partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Bethany Frankel’s BStrong in the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area. The two organizations have also launched a fundraiser to provide even more support to more people.The fires, which have displaced hundreds of thousands of Angelenos, have left large swathes of destruction around the nation’s 2nd larges

Happen Ventures Helps Honest Medical Divert Surplus Medical Supplies

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

C&S Achieves a 100 Score for Four Years in a Row

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) announced today the release of its updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, providing a detailed overview of its ESG commitments, goals and progress.The 2024 ESG report includes data that is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and Global Reporting Initiative guidance. The report and ESG website are accessible through Forward's investor relations site he

 

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) hosted the third annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament November 11-12 at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, GA. Through its charitable platform, Operation Forward Freedom, the Company raised $350,000 to benefit Hope For The Warriors.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122287807/en/Forward Air Raised $350,000 for Hope For The Warriors at the Drive

Company Celebrates With Employee Celebration and Community Donations

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

Women in Trucking honors Ryder for fostering a gender-inclusive workforce

Annual assessment highlights progress on multiple fronts, including sustainable aviation fuel, electric vehicles, LEED-certified facilities and more

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, has released the latest edition of the Ryder Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) and the CDP Climate Change Response. Both report Ryder’s policies, initiatives, and investments for managing the company’s operations responsibly and driving continuous progress from January 1 through December 31, 2023.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busi

Henry Schein Cares Foundation Partners With Five Global Relief Agencies, Provides Cash Grants and Pre-Positioned Health Care Product Donations for Quicker Response to Emergencies

Installnet, Bard College MBA sustainability program share lessons learned from more than a decade of furniture donations to more than 3,200 communitiesSetting the standard for cost-effective reuse will help drive a circular economyInnovative solutions needed for work surfaces and other hard-to-recycle materials

CORE X CROWN partners with Northwest Food Bank to support 750k more meals annually, fighting food insecurity in Lake & Porter counties, IN.

Report available at corporateresponsibility.unither.com

Supported by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Access by Calvert Impact focuses on increasing access to credit for small businesses

O+M Service Facility and Port in Vineyard Haven Will Serve as Headquarter for the Long-Term Operation of the Nation’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Project

Last year, AI infrastructure company Crusoe generated over 635,000 MWh of electricity by harnessing stranded energy, which prevented over 5.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas from being flared

Two New State-of-the-Art Stations to Provide Access for Fleets to Fuel with Ultra-Clean Renewable Natural Gas

CDMO presents third sustainability reportVoluntary reporting of sustainability targets and progress strengthens customer relationships through transparency and accountabilityEconomic success and ambitious sustainability goals can be achieved in conjunction with one anotherAiming to be completely climate-neutral by 2050, Vetter joins the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report. The full FIGS 2023 Impact Report is available at wearfigs.com/impactreport and provides a comprehensive view into FIGS’ efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401113316/en/FIGS Releases 2023 Impact Repor

Part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to increase food security across New York statePHOTOS/VIDEOS can be downloaded here

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA, BFB) today announced a commitment of $22.5 million to support the efforts of the Brown-Forman Foundation and Dendrifund. The commitment will be funded from a portion of the proceeds from the company’s recent sale of Finlandia vodka.“This planned contribution supports the Brown-Forman Foundation’s vision of transformative community impact and Dendrifund’s collaborations to renew wood, water, and grain ecosystems,” said Lawson Whiting, President and CEO, Brown‑F

Companies must get ahead of emissions-reporting requirements warns nShift

Soles4Souls, the organization committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, has reached a $1 million milestone in donations from customers rounding up at the register in store and online at Famous Footwear, and online at Caleres brand websites including Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Sam Edelman. The program was launched in the fall of 2023 and the funds will benefit Soles4Souls’ 4EveryKid initiative, which is committed to providing a pair of brand-new athletic shoes to students expe

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market a limited number of Dole-branded and private label salad kits described below, which were processed on the same line as a cheese that has been recalled by the manufacturer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-dairy-products-because-possible-health-risk)This press release features multi

Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207439163/en/Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the a

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the world’s largest ocean research and development destination for the Blue Economy, is proud to announce that Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist John Molina has joined the AltaSea Board of Trustees, effective January 2024. Molina has been involved with AltaSea for the past five years as the founder of Pacific6 Enterprises that docks its one-of-a-kind aquaculture vessel at AltaSea. Molina’s extensive background in strategic leadership, finance, and com

Soles4Souls, the Nashville-based global nonprofit, is celebrating a year of impact in 2023.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, celebrates the recognition by Newsweek magazine as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125923481/en/Ryder is honored to be included on the Newsweek list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the first time. (Graphic: Business Wire)“At the co

We are proud that the RBC Foundation USA, the charitable arm of RBC Capital Markets, has awarded a significant grant to Ronald McDonald House New York to power the Health Equity Data Center for Children and Families as part of the implementation of RMH-NY’s Health Equity Program: Supporting Vulnerable NYC Children & Families

Today Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction toward a new, state-of-the-art roofing manufacturing and distribution center in Bryan, Texas. This multi-year project reaffirms Saint-Gobain’s position as the leader in light and sustainable construction, allowing the company to better serve its customers with quality roofing products in the southern United States.This press release features multimedia. View the f

BJ’s Charitable Foundation fulfills wish list for seven elementary schools

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has been named one of 2023’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association.Each year, the award recognizes organizations that support Women in Trucking’s mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking industry.Forward was honored to receive the “Elite 30” designation, reserved for companies who received the most

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company,” “Forward,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) announced today the release of its updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, providing a detailed overview of its ESG commitments, goals and progress.The 2023 ESG report includes measurable targets and data that reflect Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and Global Reporting Initiative guidance. The report and ESG website are accessi