Month: May 2024

Saint-Gobain North America today announced that it has launched a partnership with Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving and #2 on the Forbes List of America’s Top 100 Charities, to support the organization’s disaster preparation and relief efforts throughout the United States and Canada. The partnership aligns with Saint-Gobain’s global Purpose – Making the World a Better Home by enabling greater investment of resources distributed in local communities recovering from the effects of natural disasters and embedding corporate social responsibility in the company’s actions and decisions.

This investment includes a $60,000 grant from the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation, in-kind donations of light and sustainable building materials for rebuilding efforts, and volunteer hours to support preparation of supplies used for disaster relief efforts managed by Good360.

Good360’s comprehensive approach to providing support in all phases of a disaster – from preparation to immediate response, to long term recovery – is well-aligned with the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation’s aim to provide relief for individuals and communities impacted by disaster as they begin the long path to recovery.

“In 2020, as devastating floods hit communities around our Life Sciences plant in Beaverton, Michigan, Saint-Gobain turned to Good360 to help move key building supplies into the area to help rebuild,” said Joe Bondi, Vice President and General Manager of CertainTeed Siding and President of the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation. “Through that experience and others like it, we have seen firsthand the vital role of Good360 to ensure individuals and families have access to essential materials in their time of greatest need. We are proud to begin this important partnership.”

“The funding from Saint-Gobain will strengthen Good360’s ability to source and distribute building supply donations to get survivors back in their homes faster. Our combined efforts will amplify our response to all phases of disaster response and recovery,” said Jim Alvey, Good360’s Vice President of Disaster Recovery. “We are truly grateful for the partnership.”

As part of the partnership, Saint-Gobain will take part in four “kitting” events throughout the year, where employees will assemble disaster preparation packages of emergency supplies. The first of these events will kick off at Saint-Gobain’s CertainTeed Roofing location in Little Rock, Arkansas on Wednesday, May 22nd. Assembled kits will be distributed by Good360 to support local communities impacted by natural disasters or underserved areas where supplies are most needed.

Today’s announcement follows several other recent initiatives by the Saint-Gobain Foundation in the communities in which they operate: 

In July, Saint-Gobain North America was awarded top prize at the 15th annual Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year for its signature Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities Philanthropic program.Also in July, Saint-Gobain Canada, including CertainTeed Canada and Kaycan, renewed their national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada to continue building affordable housing in communities across the country.  In 2023, Saint-Gobain celebrated the grand opening of the VBC Giving Foundation’s Veterans Village 47-unit housing project in Philadelphia with $175,000 in product and monetary donations.

With over 145 manufacturing locations in Canada and the United States, every current and future member of the company’s team plays a vital role in meeting its purpose- Making the World a Better Home. A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations can be found on the company’s careers website.     

 About Good360  
Good360’s mission is to close the need gap by partnering with socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through its diverse network of more than 100,000 vetted nonprofits. In doing so, Good360 opens opportunity for those in need, for the nonprofits that support them, and for companies that donate the goods, all while keeping usable items out of landfills. Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in donated goods thanks to corporate donors such as Advance Auto Parts, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, CVS Health, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Company, Mattel, Tempur Sealy International, and UPS. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at https://www.good360.org.

About Saint-Gobain  
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023  
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries  
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

KeyBank recently published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. The comprehensive report tells their story as a responsible corporate citizen and provides transparency about their performance and activities related to the sustainability and societal impact of their business and investments during the 2023 calendar year.

​​​​​​​​​​​The report covers Key’s commitment to advancing corporate responsibility strategies and making sustained progress toward its four corporate responsibility priorities – climate stewardship, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and data privacy and security.

Highlights of their milestones include:

Thriving Clients

Served more than 540 clients through Key’s three special purpose credits programs1 — funded $1.8 million in homebuyer grants and $8.8 million in Key Opportunities Home Equity Loans2Launched Immediate FundsSM, which allows eligible clients the option to receive instant access to their check deposit for a fee3

Refreshed fee structure — part of our broader effort to make banking more convenient and flexible for our clients

Thriving Colleagues

Named 14x to the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityIncEmployees volunteered more than 77,000 hours in the communities Key servesFocused on employee mobility — 22.8% of employees moved jobs or received a promotion

Thriving Communities

Delivered $5.5 billion in capital in support of affordable housing, home lending, small business lending, and transformative philanthropy in low- and moderate-income communitiesRanked second among U.S. Affordable Housing Lenders with $6.1 billion in multifamily affordable financing (source: 2023 Lenders Survey, Feb 2024)Placed $50 million of deposits across six Minority Depository Institutions and Community Development InstitutionsMade $39.8 million in philanthropic investments, including $5.6 million in charitable contributions made through Key employee programsExceeded our enterprise goal of directing 8% of our qualified spend to diverse suppliers (Tier I and Tier II) – with total diverse spend at 13%

Thriving Planet

Deployed nearly $5 billion in new capital to support a low-carbon economyAchieved our 2030 goal of a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 direct emissions and Scope 2 indirect emissionsReached 48% of our goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations across our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by year-end 2030Joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials and completed an initial assessment of financed emissions

You can read through the 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report to learn more. 

1Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) are, generally, programs that are established to meet special social needs or the needs of economically disadvantaged persons by extending credit to persons who would probably be denied credit or would receive it on less favorable terms, under certain conditions. See 15 U.S.C. § 1691(c)(1)-(3); 12 C.F.R. § 1002.8(a).

2Loan features reduced interest rate and no origination fees. Available on existing primary residence and loans up to $100,000. First or second lien only. Loan must close in a branch. Property must be located in an eligible community in KeyBank’s retail footprint. Additional terms or restrictions may apply. Ask us for details.

3Immediate Funds℠ is available in the KeyBank mobile app and will only appear as an option for eligible mobile check deposits. You will also have the option for a standard deposit at no charge. The Immediate Funds fee is 2% of the deposit amount, with a minimum fee of $2. Immediate Funds requests made after 11:00 p.m. ET will have immediate funds availability for ATM withdrawal and point-of-sale transactions. However, it will take until the next business day for the funds to be available to cover overdrafts or other transaction types. For more information, review our Funds Availability Policy.

All credit products are subject to collateral and/or credit approval, terms, conditions, availability and subject to change. KeyBank Member FDIC. HOME LOANS AND BUSINESS LOANS, ARE NOT FDIC INSURED OR GUARANTEED. ©2024 KeyCorp. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 3997977

About KeyCorp 

KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at March 31, 2024.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com. KeyBank Member FDIC.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2024 /3BL/ – DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces a strategic expansion of its North American freight forwarding network with two new offices in Texas. The new locations in Dallas and Houston mark a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and affirming DP World’s dedication to delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions across the Americas.

These new additions are part of the company’s global expansion of its freight forwarding network, announced earlier this year. As a leading provider of supply chain solutions, DP World has established over 100 new freight forwarding offices globally since mid-2023, including new 15 locations strategically positioned throughout the Americas. This expansion strengthens the company’s presence in the region, and builds upon existing operations in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname.

Texas is a crucial hub for freight forwarding due to its strategic position in the southern United States. Its proximity to major ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mexican border makes it an ideal location for freight moving between the U.S., Mexico, and beyond. Additionally, Texas’s robust infrastructure, substantial trade volumes, and economic growth further underscore its importance as a focal point for freight forwarding activities.

Looking ahead, DP World plans to open a total of 180 offices worldwide, complementing its extensive network of more than 430 business units in 86 countries. Future office openings are planned across the United States, Mexico City, Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Itajai (Brazil). 

The expansion aligns with increasing demand for robust supply chain control as DP World aims to enhance its freight forwarding capabilities, particularly in air and ocean freight. Leveraging its comprehensive portfolio of global assets, including ports, terminals, warehouses, trucks, rail, and shipping services, DP World seeks to bolster control, resilience, and efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Terry Donohoe, Senior Vice President of Freight Forwarding at DP World Americas, said: “Our focused expansion will provide more value to our customers, enabling seamless access to our network within North America. With decades of trade expertise across the entire supply chain, we are well-positioned to efficiently move goods while ensuring resilience and end-to-end visibility for our customers.”

DP World remains committed to offering a wide range of services, including order and origin management, port handling, and freight management for ocean and air transport, complemented by destination services such as customs clearance, logistics, last-mile delivery, and warehousing. Additionally, DP World provides various value-added services, including embedded trade finance, commodity-specific solutions, and advanced hubs.

As a leading provider of supply chain solutions, DP World has established freight forwarding offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, El Paso (Texas), Laredo (Texas), Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle, Panama City (Panama) and Bogota (Colombia).

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DP World Americas Media Contact:
Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
M: (+1) 704-605-6159
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees from 161 nationalities, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 
TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYON