Month: March 2024

CNH was recognized for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) work at the IIT Madras CSR Summit and Awards on February 17, 2024. The event, titled ‘Building India 2047 – Tech for a Better Tomorrow,’ brought together leaders from over 60 companies to talk about the role technology can play in creating a better future.

Kavita Sah, India CSR lead accepted the award on behalf of CNH. The award recognized the company’s efforts for the Sustainable Environment Solution initiative. This project focuses on reducing crop stubble burning by using baling. Started in 2017 in Kallar Majri, Punjab, and it is now in 16 locations across several states, due to partnerships with respected institutions and NGOs.

By 2023, the project had baled over 23,000 tons of paddy straw, cutting CO2 emissions by nearly 41,000 tons. Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, the Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu, presented the award to CNH. The company beat over 100 other entries to win the award, which was judged on social impact, scalability, sustainability, and innovation. The jury was made up of university professors and business leaders. This recognition isn’t just about past success. Receiving this award is a testament to CNH’s ongoing commitment to creating a more sustainable future with their CSR projects.

This month, more than 600 associates attended Bath & Body Works’ second annual Women’s History Month Conference at the brand’s headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

The theme of this inspirational day was “Building a Bolder Tomorrow.” Associates heard from leaders across the business including CEO Gina Boswell, Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Sohosky, VP of Human Resources Katie Giancola, GVP of Communications and Brand Strategy Karla Davis and other business leaders as they reflected on the importance of boldness, advocacy, allyship, and authenticity at home and in the workplace.

The all-day experience was coordinated by Bath & Body Works’ Inclusion Resource Group (IRG) WIN and office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. WIN is one of eight Inclusion Resource Groups established by the brand which allow associates to connect with one another and to collaborate on ways to cultivate an inclusive workplace. WIN’s mission is to empower women to lead and excel at Bath & Body Works by providing professional development, leadership enrichment and engagement opportunities within a supportive environment.

CEO Gina Boswell kicked off the day and dug into the idea of boldness across her personal and professional experiences. She encouraged attendees to get comfortable with taking risks, especially if you want to rise.

“Silence the inner critic, fight imposter syndrome and acknowledge that everyone has it,” said Boswell. “Power through and think about it differently. What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?”

Attendees also heard from Stephanie Hightower, the first female President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League, champion U.S. hurdler and former President of USA Track and Field. Hightower reflected on her career and delivered a powerful message on the importance of courage and authenticity.

Later in the day, Katherine Wintch, award-winning author and CEO of The Mom Complex, taught associates how to slay internal dragons of self-doubt.

Along with powerful speeches and workshops, conference organizers brought together a curated marketplace of women-owned food, jewelry, and clothing vendors which generated over $10,000 for local businesses. Attendees also used the conference as an opportunity to give back by donating clothing and accessories to Dress for Success Columbus, a nonprofit which promotes the economic independence of women in need by providing professional attire and career development tools. Associate clothing donations to Dress for Success totaled over $3500.

Learn more about Bath & Body Works commitment to community and DEI at bbwinc.com.

MetLife

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /3BL/ – MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). MetLife has been honored as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year recipient for six consecutive years and continues to partner with ENERGY STAR on adopting energy-efficient practices and tracking data across all owned and managed properties. In addition to recertifying 32 existing certifications across MetLife and MetLife Investment Management (MIM) portfolios in 2023, MetLife received new ENERGY STAR Building Certifications for two buildings and MIM certified four new buildings.

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year is the highest level of EPA recognition for corporate and asset manager’s energy management programs. To earn this recognition, companies must demonstrate superior levels of energy management with respect to exhibiting best practices, proven energy savings, and active participation and communication about ENERGY STAR programs and strategies. Organizations like MetLife, which have consistently earned Partner of the Year, are eligible for the Sustained Excellence distinction. This distinction requires that annual achievements continue to surpass those in previous years.

“Implementing energy efficiency best practices across our corporate offices and real estate investment portfolios drives operational savings that we reinvest into our business and communities, ultimately driving more value for our stakeholders,” said MetLife Vice President, Global Sustainability & Climate Lead, Josh Wiener. “Our continued partnership with ENERGY STAR equips us with the resources and data needed to manage building performance and find new opportunities for better energy management and conservation.”

MetLife leverages ENERGY STAR tools, including its Portfolio Manager, to improve data management capabilities and identify energy savings opportunities across its corporate office and managed real estate equity portfolios.

“By upholding a superior level of energy management across our real estate portfolio, we deliver value to our clients while bettering the communities and environments around these properties,” said MetLife Investment Management, Global Head of Real Estate and Agriculture, Robert Merck. “ENERGY STAR remains a resource in helping us measure, manage and improve performance across our entire real estate portfolio.”

To learn more about MetLife’s commitment to sustainability, visit MetLife.com/Sustainability. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit EnergyStar.gov/about.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

About MetLife Investment Management

MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), is a global public fixed income, private capital and real estate investment manager providing tailored investment solutions to institutional investors worldwide. MetLife Investment Management provides public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, funds and other institutional clients with a range of bespoke investment and financing solutions that seek to meet a range of long-term investment objectives and risk-adjusted returns over time. MetLife Investment Management has over 150 years of investment experience and, as of December 31, 2023, had over $600 billion in total assets under management.1

Endnotes

1 Total assets under management is comprised of all MetLife general account and separate account assets and unaffiliated/third party assets, at estimated fair value, managed by MIM.

Contacts: 
Olivia Janicelli 
(212) 578-3547 
olivia.janicelli@metlife.com