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As we prepare for another busy hurricane season — expected to be one of the most active in years — Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell connects with American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern to discuss how they partner to support critical disaster preparedness, relief and recovery work.

Last year, Truist Foundation announced a $5 million grant to support the American Red Cross’ Community Adaptation Program, in addition to its $1 million annual disaster relief grant.

Listen as these leaders talk about the problems the two organizations are working to solve, adversity faced by people experiencing severe weather year after year, how powering progress after disasters strike spurs economic mobility, and the future of humanitarian aid. Plus, hear firsthand about the legacy McGovern hopes to leave as she prepares to retire at the end of this month after 15 years at the helm of the American Red Cross.

Tune in to hear this compelling conversation on this episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work.

About Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the Foundation’s leading initiatives – the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.

NEW ORLEANS, June 28, 2024 /3BL/ – United Way of Southeast Louisiana, or UWSELA, recently recognized Entergy as the leading company in their Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2023-2024. This is the 10th year in a row Entergy has been recognized in the top 10 list.

“Our collaboration with Entergy has been pivotal in our steadfast dedication to bridging divides and fostering avenues for prosperity so that every individual in our community can thrive in health, education and financial stability,” said UWSELA President and CEO Michael Williamson. “Congratulations to Entergy for securing the top ranking, and heartfelt appreciation goes to our unwavering partners who drive UWSELA’s mission to eliminate poverty across Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.”

The annual ranking recognizes businesses in UWSELA’s seven-parish service area that are investing in a more vibrant Southeast Louisiana and its residents through employee contributions, volunteerism, corporate gifts, in-kind support and fundraisers. In 2023, Entergy shareholders and employees raised or contributed more than $1.1 million to UWSELA.

“We are honored to be recognized as the leader of the top ten most generous companies in Southeast Louisiana,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to supporting the very communities where we live and work to create a positive impact. By collaborating with United Way, we are strengthening our workforce, boosting the local economy and enhancing the overall health and wellness of the communities we serve.”

Each year, Entergy employees participate in United Way campaigns to raise funds for their communities. Company shareholders match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar to maximize the impact of employee giving. Through the company’s partnership with UWSELA, Entergy continues to implement a range of initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, promoting education and workforce development, providing financial assistance to vulnerable customers, improving its communities and caring for the environment.

This year’s Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces include: 

Entergy Corporation 
Valero Meraux Refinery 
Shell 
Chalmette Refining, LLC – PBF Energy 
Zachry Group 
International Paper 
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 
Rain Carbon Inc. 
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Latter & Blum | Compass 

Entergy is committed in its mission to give back and make a difference in the communities it serves across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In 2023, the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility had a profound impact on its customers and communities, resulting in an economic impact of nearly $140 million.

Learn more about Entergy’s commitment to serving its communities here.

About Entergy

Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife

MetLife

NEW YORK, June 27, 2024 /3BL/ – MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal (RFP) opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program, which it expanded earlier this year and launched internationally in Asia Pacific. With the support and dedication of MetLife employees in the application review process, the program continues to expand the Foundation’s impact and involvement in communities where MetLife has a presence.

After launching an RFP in February of 2024, MetLife Foundation has awarded $805,000 in grants to 47 organizations.

MetLife employee volunteers will once again assist in reviewing the grant applications submitted for MetLife Foundation’s latest RFP. The funding will provide immediate assistance to communities across the U.S. impacted by the growing income and wealth divide. For this funding round, applications are open to grassroots organizations in five eligible cities that are addressing the needs of people with low incomes in one of the following counties:

Dallas, TX (Dallas County),Greenville, SC (Greenville County),Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County),Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) andNewark, NJ (Essex County).

“This program leverages the dedication and passions of MetLife’s employees in helping to advance the Foundation’s community commitments,” said Tia Hodges, President and CEO of MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism at MetLife. “This second round of funding includes new cities where MetLife has a presence to build upon the grants we’ve already awarded to 85 organizations across 12 cities.”

The grant program will support four focus areas and selected recipients will receive programmatic support through grants between $5,000 – $50,000 each in the following focus areas:

Hunger Relief and Nutrition to provide access to healthy food options that address food insecurity, nutrition and healthy eating.Physical and Mental Well-Being to provide access to shelters and affordable housing, social services, mental health and well-being services.Environmental Sustainability to mitigate the impact of changing weather patterns and improve the environment in local communities.Quality of Life to increase the accessibility of support for critical needs and services; emergency supplies; and access to recreation, arts and cultural experiences.

The RFP is now open and available on MetLife Foundation’s website. The Foundation will accept applications to the Community Impact Grant Program until Wednesday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. All organizations who apply will receive a decision on their proposal in September 2024.

For more information on the program, visit www.metlife.org.

About MetLife

At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility around the world. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.

Contacts:

Olivia Janicelli

(212) 578-3547

olivia.janicelli@metlife.com

According to the USDA, 12.8% of Americans are food insecure. This impacts overall health, healthcare costs, and the ability to thrive at work and school. At Albertsons Companies and our banner stores, we’re dedicated to tackling this issue head-on. 

As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the US, we are committed to making health and wellness more accessible through various food programs at local, state, and national levels. One of the ways we help our neighbors in need is through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) Match program which provides crucial financial assistance to help put healthy food on the tables of millions of Americans. In a growing number of our stores, SNAP shoppers who spend a qualifying amount on fresh fruit and vegetables receive a coupon for future produce purchases ensuring more Americans have access to nutritious foods. 

Learn more about our initiatives and how we’re supporting the communities we serve by visiting our website.

See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

Originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative

By Alexandra Rosen, Global Head of GoDaddy Venture Forward.

Despite record new business formation, which is outpacing population growth by 10% according to GoDaddy Venture Forward, access to capital remains a top challenge for microbusinesses. Capital is key to the growth of ventures and consequentially, our greater economy.

At the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference, I joined a panel tackling the crucial question: “How can we innovate to establish better funding models, given the essential role small businesses play in job creation and economic growth?”

Our discussion opened with the acceleration of new small and microbusiness starts in recent years and their outsized impact on local economies – driving up local gross domestic product (GDP), median household income and job creation. This is in addition to the diversity of people and circumstances embarking on entrepreneurship. We then explored various strategies to enhance access to capital, including evolving underwriting processes and the importance of also offering technical assistance and greater community support.

Panelist Sekou Kaalund noted how asset ownership helps drive generational wealth and that Black business owners have eight times the wealth of Black non-business owners. Lauren Grattan emphasized the importance of creating more accessible capital steppingstones to help entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds and experiences bring their innovations to life.

Chris Pilkerton shared insights from his tenure at the Small Business Administration, stressing the need for a modernized support system. Eric Cromwell highlighted the importance of meeting entrepreneurs where they are and the role of networking in their long-term success.

Flexible cash-flow measures are critical to enabling growth.

“We don’t need to look at different data, but to look at data differently,” stated Sekou Kaalund, underscoring the importance of evolving how we leverage data.

More than 40% of entrepreneurs converted their online microbusiness into their primary income source, according to the Venture Forward 2024 U.S. National Survey. These businesses often start with less than $5,000, and those who invest more initially tend to achieve higher revenues. Allocating time and money faster can accelerate business growth, making it necessary to rethink financial models for small and microbusinesses in this time of innovation.

Supporting small businesses is not just smart and kind, but economically essential.

Venture Forward research has also revealed:

For every microbusiness entrepreneur, more than seven jobs are created at the county-level.Microbusinesses increased by 15% nationwide since 2019.More than one-third of microbusinesses contribute 51% of their household’s income.

Our discussion highlighted the critical need for improved funding models to ensure the continued growth and success of small businesses. These enterprises are vital to innovation and economic health, and they enrich communities with their diverse offerings.

About the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference

Over 4,000 attendees and tens of thousands of online viewers attended the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference, themed “Shaping a Shared Future,” to explore solutions for the future. As global head of GoDaddy Venture Forward, I had the opportunity to delve into the critical impact of America’s small businesses.

The panel I joined was moderated by Kristen Fanarakis, associate director of the Small Business Policy and Innovation Initiative at Milken Institute, and also included:

Eric Cromwell, founding member of Cromwell Schmisseur LLC.Lauren Grattan, chief community officer at Mission Driven Finance.Sekou Kaalund, executive vice president and head of Branch and Small Business Banking at U.S. Bank.Chris Pilkerton, chief legal and regulatory strategy officer at Accion Opportunity Fund.

Replay the full panel discussion here.

World class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, achieved a significant milestone in Australia by completing the installation of solar panels on Its St. Mary’s site.

This impressive system consists of 1,412 panels, collectively generating a peak power output of 600.1 kilowatts (KWp). These panels supply over half of the energy needs for the site, which houses the ANZ headquarters along with its national distribution centre in New South Wales.

This marks the second solar panel project CNH has implemented in Australia. Back in 2022, the K Line Plant installed solar panels on its roof, producing 178,136 kilowatt-hours (KWh) of solar energy annually. This sustainable energy source powers the manufacturing of world-class Australian-made farming equipment.

The Australian sites play an important role in CNH’s global commitment. Alongside nine other plants worldwide equipped with solar panels, they contribute significantly to the company’s ambitious goal: achieving 90% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.

CNH keep breaking new ground, forging a path towards a more sustainable future—one solar panel at a time.

We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Meet Matt Rosenthal, director of innovation labs at Yum! Brands. Prior to Yum!, Matt worked across a variety of industries, including aviation and aerospace, mining, information technology and now, food and beverage. He tells us his favorite part about working at Yum! is that he gets to take risks and explore new, disruptive technologies to enhance the customer and team member experience at our iconic brands! Here, Matt and his team are championing collaboration and building a culture of innovation by encouraging colleagues to take risks, develop new ideas and act fearlessly.  

Thank you for always showing up with your passion for innovation and leading a culture of collaboration, Matt!

Learn more about our culture, including how we work and career opportunities, here: https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/careers/our-culture

June 27, 2024 /3BL/ – Members of the media are invited to hear from leaders of Nevada’s public and private sectors on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm PT as they discuss their efforts to address sustainability challenges and grow the state economy by building clean technology. The event will take place at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson as part of the Nevada Sustainability Summit: Upping the Game.

Nevada stands at the epicenter of global sustainability solutions, balancing its rich natural resources with formidable challenges in climate, water, energy, and air pollution. This unique position — as well as several major private-sector investments in the state to build clean technology — makes Nevada a crucial player in tackling the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges.

Media are invited to join the Summit’s closing session, an armchair discussion featuring Director Dwayne McClinton of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy and Caleb Cage, executive director of the Nevada Battery Coalition, on opportunities to leverage these historic sustainability investments to bring more prosperity to Nevada. There will also be a tour of sustainability highlights at Lee’s Family Forum and a reception to end the day.

Hosted by Ceres, Lee’s Family Forum, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Knight SHIELD Project, the Nevada Sustainability Summit comes amid a national surge in clean energy investment that has greatly benefited the state. Since the summer of 2022, when the nation’s largest-ever clean energy legislation passed into law, Nevada has secured more than $14.5 billion in new clean energy investments, which are projected to create more than 20,000 new jobs. The Nevada Sustainability Summit will celebrate this success while exploring further opportunities to grow the state’s sustainable economy.

WHO

Dwayne McClinton, director of Nevada Governor’s Office of EnergyCaleb Cage, executive director of the Nevada Battery CoalitionAdditional speakers to be announced

WHEN

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

2:00 pm PT

WHERE 

Lee’s Family Forum 
200 S Green Valley Pkwy 
Henderson, NV

RSVP

Please email Helen Booth-Tobin (booth-tobin@ceres.org) for media registration details.

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 27, 2024 /3BL/ – Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.

This year’s report provides information on the company’s corporate responsibility strategy and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, which align with The Quest Way, the company’s approach to achieving its goals. The Quest Way is comprised of the company’s Purpose, strategy and culture.

“The theme of this year’s report, Care at Our Core, builds on our Purpose of working together to create a healthier world, one life at time,” said Jim Davis, Chairman, CEO and President.

“The Quest Way guides our corporate responsibility strategy and progress toward our environmental, social, and governance priorities and goals. This report shares some of our contributions from 2023 and demonstrates how we are continuing to improve our processes and capabilities surrounding this work. I am proud of our critical role in healthcare and how our workforce is the engine that expands access and advances innovative contributions.”

The report details the initiatives supporting the company’s four corporate responsibility strategic pillars:

Employee and community engagementEquity and health accessGovernance and ethicsEnvironmental sustainability

The report features key impact areas and highlights from 2023, including: 

More than $16 million in corporate giving to communities nationwide.950,000+ donated or discounted test requisitions through the company’s patient assistance programs and Quest for Health Equity, the company’s initiative with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation to reduce health disparities in under-resourced and marginalized communities.With 70 active programs, the Quest for Health Equity initiative has supported communities in 30 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico since its inception in 2020.Employees volunteered more than 30,000 hours to support local communities and causes.Launched the HealthyQuest Employee Business Network (EBN) to offer programs and community support to promote employees’ well-being. The company now has 11 EBNs with ~8,000 members.Successfully eliminated shipped medical waste from two of our California laboratories by installing on-site treatment technology.Additionally, the company received ISO 14001 environmental management certification for its laboratories in Cleveland, OH, and Chantilly, VA.

“In 2023, we made good progress across all of our pillars, especially in the areas of employee and community engagement,” said Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who leads the team guiding the company’s ESG efforts. “Our efforts to create a healthier world require collaboration with our employees, customers, partners and communities where we operate, and those efforts are driving tangible results.”

Click here to view the report on the Quest Diagnostics corporate website.

About Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics works across the healthcare ecosystem to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We provide diagnostic insights from the results of our laboratory testing to empower people, physicians and organizations to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from one of the world’s largest databases of de-identifiable clinical lab results, Quest’s diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives and create a healthier world. www.QuestDiagnostics.com.

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics

For further information: Media Contact for Quest Diagnostics: Jill Flanagan, Quest Diagnostics, Phone: 973-520-2800, jillian.n.flanagan@questdiagnostics.com

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 27, 2024 /3BL/ – Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.

This year’s report provides information on the company’s corporate responsibility strategy and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, which align with The Quest Way, the company’s approach to achieving its goals. The Quest Way is comprised of the company’s Purpose, strategy and culture.

“The theme of this year’s report, Care at Our Core, builds on our Purpose of working together to create a healthier world, one life at time,” said Jim Davis, Chairman, CEO and President.

“The Quest Way guides our corporate responsibility strategy and progress toward our environmental, social, and governance priorities and goals. This report shares some of our contributions from 2023 and demonstrates how we are continuing to improve our processes and capabilities surrounding this work. I am proud of our critical role in healthcare and how our workforce is the engine that expands access and advances innovative contributions.”

The report details the initiatives supporting the company’s four corporate responsibility strategic pillars:

Employee and community engagementEquity and health accessGovernance and ethicsEnvironmental sustainability

The report features key impact areas and highlights from 2023, including: 

More than $16 million in corporate giving to communities nationwide.950,000+ donated or discounted test requisitions through the company’s patient assistance programs and Quest for Health Equity, the company’s initiative with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation to reduce health disparities in under-resourced and marginalized communities.With 70 active programs, the Quest for Health Equity initiative has supported communities in 30 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico since its inception in 2020.Employees volunteered more than 30,000 hours to support local communities and causes.Launched the HealthyQuest Employee Business Network (EBN) to offer programs and community support to promote employees’ well-being. The company now has 11 EBNs with ~8,000 members.Successfully eliminated shipped medical waste from two of our California laboratories by installing on-site treatment technology.Additionally, the company received ISO 14001 environmental management certification for its laboratories in Cleveland, OH, and Chantilly, VA.

“In 2023, we made good progress across all of our pillars, especially in the areas of employee and community engagement,” said Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who leads the team guiding the company’s ESG efforts. “Our efforts to create a healthier world require collaboration with our employees, customers, partners and communities where we operate, and those efforts are driving tangible results.”

Click here to view the report on the Quest Diagnostics corporate website.

About Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics works across the healthcare ecosystem to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We provide diagnostic insights from the results of our laboratory testing to empower people, physicians and organizations to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from one of the world’s largest databases of de-identifiable clinical lab results, Quest’s diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives and create a healthier world. www.QuestDiagnostics.com.

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics

For further information: Media Contact for Quest Diagnostics: Jill Flanagan, Quest Diagnostics, Phone: 973-520-2800, jillian.n.flanagan@questdiagnostics.com