ESG News For We First

New Section Centers the Stories of the 1 in 4 Adults in the U.S. Living with Disabilities

Manitoba Knights lead a special convoy through winter roads to deliver coats, beds and wheelchairs to residents affected by 2025 wildfires

Employees, distributors and customers helped raise over $1 million to provide educational scholarships to first responder and military families.

The recognition highlights Brightline’s industry-leading growth, workplace culture, and employee satisfaction

Throughout the month of March, guests can purchase $1 Wish Stars to help grant life-changing wishes for local children.

Svante acquires Carbon Alpha to accelerate commercial-scale carbon removal & expand its CCS/BECCS project development business in Western Canada.Acquisition adds the North Star BECCS Project, developed in partnership with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, advancing the market for durable and verifiable CDR credits.The transaction strengthens Svante’s fully integrated carbon management platform, adding CO₂ storage expertise, a regional pipeline & a major geological storage hub.

Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity

First Project Supports Injured Veterans through Collaboration with Building Homes for Heroes

The Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF) took a heartfelt step toward closing the literacy gap by sponsoring a special author visit to Spring Park Elementary School, a Title I school in Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple presentations to kindergarten through 5th grade students were given by New York Times bestselling author, Beth Ferry, whose stories of friendship, kindness, and found family have long captured the imaginations of young readers.In the months leading up to her visit, ECLF su

Global impact driven by strategic grants and record 125,000+ employee volunteer hours

Meta will purchase 100% of the offtake generated by MN8 Energy’s 80-megawatt Walker Solar project in Juniata County, Pennsylvania under the long-term agreement.

New funding priority will support nonprofit partners empowering K–12 youth as leaders and contributors in their communities.

ESRT is among the first to renew WELL Health-Safety Rating for the fifth time

Here’s the Short Stack:Free pancakes, real connection. IHOP’s National Pancake Day is on Tuesday, March 3! From 7am through 8pm, guests will receive a free Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes when they dine at participating IHOP restaurants nationwide.*IHOP is establishing an ownable, brand-defining moment by designating the first Tuesday of March as its annual National Pancake Day.Drop the pin. IHOP is partnering with viral social media personality and musician Mr. Fantasy to amplify National Pancake Day with a meetup experience that brings his online community together IRL. Fans will have the chance to meet Mr. Fantasy at IHOP’s Hollywood location on Tuesday, March 3 from 2pm to 5pm PST.Feel good while doing good. Every $1 donated in IHOP restaurants on March 3, helps provide at least 10 meals** to local Feeding America® partner food banks.

Lennard High School in Ruskin, FL unveils new weight room with Wellpoint and Impact Fitness, boosting student fitness access and healthy habits!

EDF solutions électriques and Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est enthusiastically welcome the adoption of the government decree authorizing the construction of the Forêt Domaniale wind farm, a project of 30 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 185.6 megawatts (MW).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260218361234/en/Located in forest areas, the park will be located in the territories of the municipalities of Cap-Sain

The 4th Annual Pizza City Fest includes mouthwatering tastings from local pizzerias, beverages, desserts, discussion panels and demos, book signings, a pizza box folding contest, live entertainment and more in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Strategic partnership delivers an all-in-one platform for school fundraising and ticketing with secure mobile-first payment portal

Kirk Herbstreit, Emmy Award‑winning college football analyst for ESPN/ABC and NFL analyst for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video, received the 2026 Pat Summerall Award on Thursday, Feb. 5. The award was presented at the Legends for Charity® dinner benefitting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children.®This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211533907/en/Kirk H

Five Additional Leaders Reappointed for Housing and Economic Development Guidance

"The MITER Foundation was founded on a belief that we all share a responsibility to support our community," said Anthony Kassab, Executive Committee Chair, MITER Foundation.

Grant Will Fund Legal Aid that Promotes Housing Stability

In special recognition of the Go Red for Women® campaign, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will collaborate with the American Heart Association in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, to host the 17th Annual Go Red Women’s Leadership event on Friday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. EST at Morgan Stanley’s Purchase, NY offices. The event will also be live streamed.As in years prior, the leadership event is part of Morgan Stanley’s long-standing support of the Go Red for Women® campaign, designed to celebr

Program strengthens links between animal welfare and public health with new veterinary clinic and rabies prevention initiative

 Four years since launch, Daffy demonstrates both scale and impact—growing more than 4x faster than the industry as members give 3.3x more over time

***2:00 p.m. CT, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Community Bank of Mississippi, 1905 Community Bank Way, Flowood, MS 39232***

The new series welcomes stars like Bob Odenkirk, Zoey Deutch, and Dylan O’Brien alongside their four-legged best friends for candid conversations about their lives, careers, being a dog parent, and the ridiculous businesses their dogs inspire

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the top brands in the United States. According to YouGov’s Best Brand Rankings 2026 report, St. Jude rose one place to No. 6, remaining the only nonprofit among America’s top 10 brands and the brand with the highest reputation score.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260129979006/en/Photo Courtesy ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Res

Results for Part I of Men Without Shoes Project to be Released on February 19th as part of Black History MonthPrinceton Day School to Report Part II in June“It’s a double win: we got kids interested in history and we put a spotlight on forgotten heroes.”

Joint resources to fund marine research, science education, and public outreach

***2:00 p.m. CT, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Community Bank of Mississippi, 1905 Community Bank Way, Flowood, MS 39232***

Non-profit organization facilitates more than 1,000 transplants for the first time, thanks to the generosity of 314 heroic donors who said ‘yes’ to giving the gift of life

As Levi’s® Stadium hosts the Big Game, Levi’s® proudly celebrates its hometown roots through unique product collaborations, live music, community programming and more.

Available In-Store or Carry Out Now Through Monday, January 26th

“Propane is affordable and clean burning. It has many benefits. But always respect the product. Be safe with it,” said Steve Dudley, U-Haul VP of Retail Sales.

UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center to provide greater access to high-quality cancer care and preventative services for Chicago’s South Side and Southland communities

Zinc Saves Kids, a global child‑health initiative of the International Zinc Association (IZA), has announced a new partnership with leading Zambian pharmaceutical manufacturer Pharmanova Zambia Limited to expand access to life‑saving zinc treatments for children across Zambia.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121178091/en/Life-saving zinc-supplementation and oral rehydration salts kits are proactively distributed to Za

The limited-time flavor is available first at Casey’s, and the partnership includes a $200,000 joint donation to military nonprofits – Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) and Fallen Patriots Foundation.

The World’s Largest Movement to End Extreme Poverty Welcomes John Legend, Avie Glazer, Mariam Almheiri, Omar Al-joulani, and Ankur Jain to Global Board

Panelists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society.

Viridi Energy (“Viridi”), a Warburg Pincus portfolio company and a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, today announced the successful sale of its first Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) under Section 48 related to Viridi’s landfill gas-to-RNG project at Magnolia Landfill in Baldwin County, Alabama.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260113757620/en/Viridi Energy's Magnolia RNG FacilityThis milestone reflects Viridi’s

US$5.9M awarded to 11 organisations and high schools from the UAE, Brazil, Canada, Nepal, Switzerland, Uganda and across six sustainability categoriesFrom AI-enabled diagnostics to Cooling-as-a-Service, this year’s winners deliver locally adapted innovations that empower millionsIn 18 years, the Prize has scaled solutions reaching more than 411 million people globally

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company,” “Forward,” “we,” “our” or “us”) today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across its sustainability efforts and support for employees, customers and communities.“Being a responsible company is an integral part of our transformation into a global logistics provider. How we approach sustainability plays a pivotal role in how we grow our business, strengthen customer relationships, maximize employee eng

$55 million in interest rate subsidy, higher per-member limits, and streamlined access deliver up to 200 basis point savings for Illinois and Wisconsin

Grocer honors 100 years of excellence with more than $2.8 million in community support, industry-leading recognition and a purpose-driven future

“With flavrs shoppable-video experience, CookUnity will inspire food lovers toward making culinary discovery as exciting and personal as the meals themselves”

New Industry Association Designed to Elevate ITAD Industry’s Role in Data Security and the Circular Economy

Part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, 500 Global has been selected to support the Startup Venture Building (Startup VB) initiative.

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX: SPLP) today announced that Renata Simril, President and CEO of the LA84 Foundation, has joined the Steel Sports Advisory Board. Steel Sports, a subsidiary of Steel Partners, is focused on putting Kids First and creating a new standard in youth sports and coaching while forging the next generation of leaders.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218702692/en/Simril’s leadership and lifel

“As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, our mission is rooted in people helping people,” said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO of Oregon State Credit Union.