NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Job Research Foundation was established to underwrite research into Job Syndrome, also known as Autosomal Dominant Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome (AD-HIES), a rare multisystem immunodeficiency disorder. The Foundation’s main goal is to help…
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We’re committed to increasing diverse representation in clinical trials, especially for those who have been historically underrepresented.
Our 2024 Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant focuses on inclusion in trials and supports the mission of 36 global organizations centered on a common goal: providing quality, accessible healthcare for people living with cancer.
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Around the globe, more than 200 Whirlpool Corporation employees rolled up their sleeves in 2023 to help build homes and change lives. As we enter our 25th year of work with Habitat for Humanity International, we will continue to focus on our vision of ensuring everyone can have a place to live that is comfortable and nurturing.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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MAYS LANDING, N.J., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ – Atlantic City Electric customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. Residential customers can reserve a complimentary tree on a first-come, first-served basis and reap the energy-saving benefits that trees provide.
Atlantic City Electric will make 1,200 free trees available to customers throughout its South Jersey service area. Customers can choose their tree from several types of species native to the northeast region, such as Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud and Red Maple. Trees will be delivered by mail by the end of May. Visit arborday.org/ace to reserve a tree while supplies last. Atlantic City Electric reminds customers to know what’s below and call 811 to have utility underground lines marked before they begin planting.
“The trees planted under this program enhance our communities while providing numerous energy-saving and environmental benefits to our customers,” said Doug Mokoid, Atlantic City Electric region president. “In our 12th consecutive year of partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, we feel incredibly grateful for their collaboration to foster a program that aligns with our dedication to addressing environmental challenges faced by our community members. Together, we’ll create a path toward a cleaner energy future for all.”
When planted properly, trees provided through the program have the potential to reduce energy bills by 15 to 30 percent as they grow. Trees also play a critical role in protecting homes from the summer sun and breaking up winter winds for better energy efficiency, in addition to improving the air we breathe. Customers can find interactive tools online through the Arbor Day Foundation to help them determine where to plant their tree for energy savings.
“We are proud to continue an over decade-long partnership with Atlantic City Electric, whose dedication to the Energy-Saving Trees program only echoes the company’s larger commitment to improving their communities,” said Kristen Bousquet, program manager at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees provided through our program can help reduce carbon emissions and filter storm water while also providing critical energy savings, benefiting both the environment and Atlantic City Electric’s valued customers.”
The trees distributed by Atlantic City Electric since beginning its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation are expected to absorb more than 229,757 pounds of air pollutants, save nearly 32.27 million kWh of energy and provide more than $12.6 million in combined energy and community benefits.
Atlantic City Electric is committed to powering a more sustainable future for our service area by engaging in several programs that better our communities. The Sustainable Communities Grant Program provides funding to open space projects, community resiliency programs, environmental conservation efforts and improvements to parks and recreation resources. Furthermore, our Climate Commitment and Path to Clean goals align our operations, grid investments and customer product offerings to enable the company to meet the climate change and clean energy goals of the communities in which we operate.
Atlantic City Electric has also been a Tree Line USA member for more than 20 years. Tree Line USA is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters that recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America’s urban tree canopy. Learn more about urban planting work done by the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday.org.
To learn more about Atlantic City Electric, visit The Source, Atlantic City Electric’s online newsroom. Find additional information by visiting atlanticcityelectric.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/AtlanticCityElectric, and on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/AcEleCconnect. Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app is available at atlanticcityelectric.com/MobileApp.
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BCE Inc. (“Bell Canada” or “Bell”) has released its 2023 Integrated Annual Report.
We are pursuing our purpose to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world by building resilient networks and embracing automation to offer even better products, services and customer experiences. All with a continuing commitment to corporate responsibility that helps create a better world, better communities and a better workplace.
As we accelerate our transformation from a traditional telecommunications company to a technology services and digital media leader, Bell continues to seek to create a more connected world through network investments that support the social and economic prosperity of communities across Canada. Bell’s objective to create value long into the future includes community investment, recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent and conscientious environmental practices.
Bell’s 2023 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) presents its financial and non-financial performance together in one document, following the principles of the International Reporting Framework (the <IR> Framework), now part of the International Reporting Standards Foundation. The <IR> approach helps illuminate the connection between sustainability and financial performance, permitting the company to present its strategy to create sustained value for stakeholders over time.
In accordance with the <IR> Framework, the 2023 report includes a description of how the company’s six forms of “capital” (our networks, our customers and relationships, our products and services, our environment, our people and our financial resources) serve as inputs to create value. This value creation model demonstrates the value we create for our stakeholders through the use of capitals, such as keeping customers connected through strong reliable networks, helping to enable a sustainable society, consistent investor returns and a strong capital structure.
Bell’s commitments to value creation, reflected in its Bell for Better platform, is based on these pillars:
Better World
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative, and achieve carbon neutral operations (scope 1 and 2 only) by 2025.Reduce waste by recovering over 2.9 million customer electronic devices in 2023, surpassing our objective of seven million devices collected from 2021 to 2023.Continue to lead the industry in mental health in 2023 with a $1 million donation to the IWK Foundation in Halifax, and continued commitment to our goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health supports and services by 2025.Support Canadian innovation with an industry-leading $770 million in research and development spending in 2023.
Better Communities
Deliver faster and better connectivity to more Canadians, with 2023 capital expenditures of $4.6 billion to accelerate the rollout of broadband fibre, 5G and rural networks.Expand advanced wireless connectivity with Bell’s 5G wireless network available to 86%, and 5G+ available to 51%, of the national population, as of the end of 2023.Offer connections to more Canadians in more places. In 2023, Bell expanded its pure fibre network to an additional 633,000 homes and businesses.
Better Workplace
Foster an inclusive culture as one of the largest and Best Employers in Canada, including one of the Greenest Employers, Top-Family Friendly Employers and a Montréal Top Employer.Enable the next generation of Bell leaders through Graduate Leadership Programs as a Top Employer for Young People.Support mental health among team members: we were awarded the Excellence Canada: Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work for workplace mental health program and results.
Bell always seeks to improve its performance reporting and welcomes your feedback and suggestions. Please send any questions or comments to esg@bell.ca.
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KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard. Formed after Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys in 2017, CRMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to cleaning up and restoring the marine habitats of the Florida Keys, specifically the shallow water mangrove islands which endured substantial da
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ – Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has been named among one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® on Ethisphere’s annual list. This marks the 16th time Paychex has been recognized since the program began in 2007.
Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, recognizes a select group of companies each year that show exceptional commitment to ethical operations, compliance performance, and governance practices.
“It’s always inspiring to recognize the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Through the rigorous review process, we see the dedication of these organizations to continually improving their ethics, compliance, and governance practices to the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. “Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow. Congratulations to Paychex for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business.”
“Helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed has been our purpose since Paychex was founded in 1971. In order to achieve this purpose, we will continue to have an unwavering commitment to operating our business with the highest ethical standards. This commitment has been essential in earning the trust of over 740,000 businesses, whom we are honored to call our customers,” said John Gibson, president and CEO of Paychex. “Paychex is a purpose and values-driven organization. Our 16,000 employees are committed to helping businesses succeed and do so with the highest levels of integrity. To be once again recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world is a testament to the strength of our employees and our culture to do good for our customers, employees, and the communities where we live and work.”
“Our unwavering ethical business behavior is what drives our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives,” said Stephanie Schaeffer, vice president, chief legal and ethics officer, and secretary at Paychex. “It is an honor to be recognized by Ethisphere for how we apply our integrity across everything that touches the Paychex business—from how we act as responsible stewards to how our workplace values and respects our employees, and how we contribute to the quality of life for our local communities.”
In the 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, Paychex released the impact the company has made to date and announced initiatives related to the primary pillars of the company’s ESG program:
Paychex is committed to supporting strong and vibrant communities. In FY23, the Paychex Charitable Foundation made its first gifts in support of its strategic giving framework focused on well-being. The initiative directs $1 million in funding each year for the next four years to Mental Health America, Feeding America®, Junior Achievement USA®, and the National Urban League for a total investment of $4 million to support mental health, physical health, financial health, and professional skills development. Paychex launched the DEI Advisory Board, chaired by Gibson, to align efforts through strategic task forces to move DEI actions throughout the company. Prioritization remains on amplifying diverse voices through recruitment, Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRG), mentorship programs, training, and pay equity. Last fiscal year, in (FY23), 61% of Paychex employees were female and 53.5% of leadership roles within Paychex were held by women.To align with the shifting guidance on reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Paychex committed to updating its environmental policy at least once a year, performing enterprise-wide risk assessments, evaluating the energy efficiency of data centers, and has announced its ambition to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. In FY23, Paychex strategically reduced printing 43 million sheets of paper and recycled 74.8 metric tons of electronic waste in the company’s U.S. operations.
To view the full list of this year’s honorees, please visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website, at worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. For more information on corporate social responsibility at Paychex, visit paychex.com/corporate/corporate-responsibility.
Methodology & Scoring
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, an extensive questionnaire that requires companies to provide over 240 different proof points on their culture of ethics; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics and compliance program; diversity, equity, & inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year’s group of applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify truly best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.
About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is an industry-leading HCM company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory services in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll. The company serves approximately 740,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe and pays one out of every 12 American private sector employees. The more than 16,000 people at Paychex are committed to helping businesses succeed and building thriving communities where they work and live. To learn more, visit paychex.com.
About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, deliver business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies build strong cultures of ethics and integrity. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere Magazine. Ethisphere also advances business performance through data-driven assessments, guidance, and benchmarking against its unparalleled data: the Culture Quotient dataset reflecting the ethical business practices of 3+ million employees around the world; and the Ethics Quotient dataset, featuring 240+ data points on the ethics, compliance, social, and governance practices of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.
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Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operationsApplication now open for nonprofits, governmental agencies
GREENVILLE, S.C., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ – The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training.
The application process is open now through April 12.
“When severe weather impacts communities across our state, we work alongside local emergency management and law enforcement teams to restore life back to normal,” said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy’s South Carolina state president. “These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.”
Nonprofits and governmental agencies across the state are eligible to apply and may request funds up to $20,000.
Grant applications may include, but are not limited to, projects that focus on:
Equipment necessary for severe weather rescues to preserve human lifeEmergency communication tools for severe weather scenariosSpecialized training for first responders for severe weather scenariosOrganized planning initiatives for communities to prepare for extreme weatherCommunity storm preparedness trainings, materials, kits or sheltersImproved outcomes for low-income communities experiencing extreme weather
Since 2022, Duke Energy has provided 66 microgrants totaling $1 million to nonprofits and local agencies across the Palmetto State supporting training, essential equipment and life-saving technology to aid in disaster planning and response.
“In any type of major event, communication is a critical component of the public safety response to that event,” said Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “The purchase of radio equipment last year, via the grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, will help public safety agencies in Oconee County accomplish those tasks more efficiently for the safety of our citizens, which is our number one priority. The grant allowed for the purchase of handheld radios that we will give to the South Carolina Highway Patrol as well as the Department of Natural Resources that will allow them to directly communicate with our deputies.”
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,600 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2023 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ “World’s Best Employers” list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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