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The world is facing the biggest refugee crisis in recent history. At the end of 2023, over 117 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide. Today, that number has likely exceeded 120 million people.

These families were displaced by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events disturbing public order. Driven from their homes, they are often left with next to nothing and must rebuild their lives from scratch. 40% of them are children.

The number keeps rising higher and higher. Last year, there were 8.8 million more displaced people than the year prior. That means that one in 69 people on Earth are forcibly displaced.

Most refugees end up in a cycle of displacement in the world’s lowest income countries. In Sudan, civil war has forced 8.8 million people to flee. Conflict in Gaza has internally displaced 75% of the population and driven half the population to the brink of famine. Ukraine continues to experience missile strikes and bombardment, leaving entire towns buried in rubble. Humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Somalia, Mynamar, Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the South Caucasus region also drove families to displacement and hunger.

More forced displacement equals more hunger. The two are closely linked. People living in conflict-prone areas have their fields burned, belongings stolen, markets bombed, water and sanitation services destroyed, and roads blocked. This often makes it impossible for humanitarian workers to access communities in need. This video aims to illustrate the reality that forcibly displaced families experience. Each animation began as a hand-drawn illustration, and each illustration was based off photos of real Somalian scenes—including villages, houses, and a displacement camp.

In Somalia, displaced families usually seek refuge in crowded displacement camps. Even in dangerous heat, men, women, and children must live in small tents with no electricity, clean water, or sanitary latrines. The camps are prone to infectious disease outbreaks. At the end of last year, over 3.9 million people in Somalia were displaced due to insecurity, conflict, and climate change-induced natural disasters.

About This Video

All photos were captured by Ismail Taxta. The video was illustrated by Tayo Fatunla and animated by Adam Zygadlo. The film is voiced by Fardosa Hussein and directed by Toby Madden.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

In this latest blog written by Jeremy Lardeau, Senior VP, Higg Index at Cascale, the pivotal role of Cascale in supporting the development of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear is explored. Cascale’s commitment to fostering industry collaboration and ensuring reliable, verifiable sustainability claims is highlighted through its work with the European Commission. The Commission has engaged Cascale to convene a multi-stakeholder Technical Secretariat (TS) to set a standardized methodology for product environmental impact assessment. This initiative not only helps combat greenwashing but also promotes transparency across the industry.

Read on to learn more about how Cascale is driving meaningful change and supporting the EU in establishing a common language for environmental impact assessment. Read the full blog here.

In this latest blog written by Jeremy Lardeau, Senior VP, Higg Index at Cascale, the pivotal role of Cascale in supporting the development of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear is explored. Cascale’s commitment to fostering industry collaboration and ensuring reliable, verifiable sustainability claims is highlighted through its work with the European Commission. The Commission has engaged Cascale to convene a multi-stakeholder Technical Secretariat (TS) to set a standardized methodology for product environmental impact assessment. This initiative not only helps combat greenwashing but also promotes transparency across the industry.

Read on to learn more about how Cascale is driving meaningful change and supporting the EU in establishing a common language for environmental impact assessment. Read the full blog here.

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate, reflect, and serve. That’s what our Albertsons African American Leadership Council (AAALC) ARG did this year by participating in different events in Dallas, TX, that commemorated the historical and cultural significance of the day and the resilience and contributions of the African American community. Our AAALC enjoyed activities including: 

– A panel discussion featuring Dr. Marvin Dulaney from the African American Museum of Dallas, who shared his insights and expertise on the history and impact of Juneteenth and the Reconstruction Era. 

– A Family Reunion BBQ at our Plano Office, where our team enjoyed a celebration filled with music, food, Black Line Dancing lessons and connection with colleagues and friends. 

– A donation drive to support the Boys and Girls Club in Plano, TX, where the team provided food, drinks, and ice cream for the children and staff. Our AAALC members delighted in seeing the smiles on the children’s faces and making their celebration enjoyable and memorable. 

– A day of service at the African American Museum of Dallas and Opal’s National Walk of Freedom, where the team volunteered to help with various tasks and joined the walk to honor the legacy of Juneteenth and the freedom fighters who paved the way. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and serve on this important day. We thank all our AAALC members for coming together as one team to give back to our communities and celebrate. Happy Juneteenth!

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

June 21, 2024 /3BL/ – GRI today announces that, after seven years of working in a range of roles with GRI, Eelco van der Enden has elected to step down at the end of his current three-year fixed term contract as CEO. He will continue to serve as GRI CEO until 31 December 2024.

Eelco was appointed CEO in January 2022, towards the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. His relationship with GRI commenced in 2017, serving in advisory and supervisory roles for the organisation, including membership of the technical committee that developed the world’s first global tax transparency standard. He was appointed to GRI’s Board of Directors in 2020.

Eelco van der Enden, CEO of GRI, said:

I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together at GRI in my time here, during a period in which there has been an explosion of interest in sustainability reporting, and a rapid shift in expectations as we move from voluntary to mandatory disclosure requirements in many markets. We have been able to build on 25 years of GRI’s heritage, at the same time as ensuring the organization is fit for the future.

The past few years have been a time of transition, where we have worked closely with partners to ensure there is a common baseline for globally applicable and comparable sustainability data. Alongside our widely-used reporting standards, initiatives such as the Sustainability Innovation Lab have laid a solid foundation for capacity building.

By enabling the transparency that builds trust in organizations, I believe we are helping to create a happier and healthier world for business and society. I look forward to seeing GRI go from strength to strength, as we go beyond simply serving as the architect of the global language of impact reporting to also teaching people to speak this language fluently and communicate more effectively with one another. 

The end of the year and my fixed term three-year contract is a natural point for me to pass on the role of CEO to someone who can take GRI through the next phase of its evolution. Until then, the work continues and I look forward to working with GRI’s Board and senior leaders to find my replacement during the remainder of the year.”

Jessica Fries, Chair of the GRI Supervisory Board, said:

“Eelco has done a tremendous job leading GRI through increasing harmonisation of reporting standards and has positioned the organisation to fulfil its purpose and expand its impact in the future – financially, structurally, and strategically. He’s been hugely effective and we are confident that his successor will build on the strong foundations that he will leave behind.”

The recruitment process to find Eelco’s successor has started, and he will remain fully operational as CEO until his departure, helping to ensure an orderly transition.

Eelco van der Enden was appointed GRI CEO in January 2022, following four years in governance roles with the organization. In 2017, he was appointed to the Technical Committee that developed GRI 207: Tax 2019, and he then joined the GRI Board in January 2020. Prior to GRI, Eelco worked for PwC, as a Partner and latterly as Global ESG Platform Leader for Tax, Legal, People & Organisation Services. He has also served as Chair of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and held a range of senior roles with listed companies, including as head of treasury, risk management and tax.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent not-for-profit organization and standard-setter that is the architect of the common global language used to assess and report on environmental, social, and economic impacts. GRI provides tools and training that enable organizations of all sizes to harness the skills, capabilities and data they need to create sustainable, long-term value and unlock positive change in the world.

For over 25 years, GRI has led a global multi-stakeholder process to develop and refine rigorous yet practical sustainability reporting. Using the GRI Standards, organizations can understand and act on the full range of their impacts.

GRI’s consistent, comparable and globally-applicable standards have become the world’s most widely-used sustainability reporting framework. GRI is trusted by thousands of companies to provide the building blocks for transparent reporting, managing risks and opportunities and supporting strategic decision-making.

PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2024 /3BL/ – PNC Bank introduced an enhanced program that will award $10,000 scholarships to 12 deserving students attending or planning to attend college across the country.

PNC’s existing, decade-long scholarship program currently awards $2,000 scholarships to 12 students each year. This enhanced program will build on the successes of PNC’s current program and provide students with additional resources to help make their dreams of higher education a reality.

“We’ve seen first-hand how accessing higher education can be life-changing for students,” said Harjas Sidhu, PNC Bank’s head of Personal Lending, Student Lending and FlexPay. “Expanding our scholarship program further underscores our commitment to helping our nation’s future leaders access the necessary resources they need to reach their higher education goals.”

Aligning with the academic year, the program offers scholarships in two application periods: from June 1, 2024, to Nov. 30, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. Students who apply for the first registration cycle but don’t win a scholarship, will remain in the running for the next application cycle ending May 31, 2025.

Students can access the scholarship rules, check school eligibility and enter here.

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

CONTACT:

Dan Yampolsky
(813) 637-7197
dan.yampolsky@pnc.com  

SOURCE PNC Bank

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career at GoDaddy.

I’m Hillary, a Senior Software Engineer here at GoDaddy. I work on the Platform Team for Recommendations as Data (RAD) and Switchboard. I joined GoDaddy almost two years ago. I made my career out of following interesting challenges, such as modernizing US Navy RADAR distribution software and developing ephemeral environments at CISA for cybersecurity scans and testing.

I look for highly-collaborative work environments with teammates who foster curiosity and inclusivity, and I found that here at GoDaddy! This year, I became a part of the leadership team for our Employee Resource Group (ERG) GD United. The ERG is dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community and allied employees. Within the leadership team, I feel surrounded by fantastic people who care about making a positive yet focused impact.

How do you feel that GoDaddy supports you to do things that are important to you?

At GoDaddy, I experience a supportive work environment where leadership and colleagues alike foster a culture of shared accountability. This culture enables us to make relevant decisions, contribute to social causes with donation matching, and recognize each other as Everyday Champions. I enjoy collaborating across the organization and mentoring others through another ERG called GDWIT, focusing on women in tech. I also appreciate that we use our own tools and strive to make them more user-friendly. I feel that I have a stake and an impact in the outcomes we pursue.

What has been one of your proudest moments at GoDaddy?

I think we all expect the big achievements to be our proudest moments, such as rebuilding a compute cluster, solving an error, or providing technical justification to prevent an issue. However, I have found that what happens in the quiet moments along the edge of understanding matters just as much. I call these “aha!” moments! Here are some of my favorites:

Making users’ lives betterBeing spotlighted for Pride MonthEncouraging togetherness through Patio PrideManaging a Cluster rebuildProviding information and technical justification to my skip-level boss and seeing that information used to help other developersGetting my entire team to start humming “The Final Countdown” while awaiting the output from automated job runs and checks

What does Pride mean to you?

Pride is about authenticity, intentionality, and openness to other ways of being. Admiral Grace Hopper said that “Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that.” Pride to me is about being authentically myself and making others around me feel safe to do so as well.

What advice do you have for allies who want to support the LGBTQIA+ community?

Stay curious! Listen, ask, and seek resources.

Books and media are a great exploration of possibilities. I recently read Translation State by Ann Leckie. It was a fabulous read in so many ways! I really appreciate how reading the book helped normalize using neopronouns in conversation and storytelling.

It’s important to take time to connect with the dignity and humanness of an individual rather than trying to lump everyone into arbitrary groups. I identify as nonbinary in a way where I don’t have a strong preference on what pronouns people use as long as I can tell I’m being referred-to. We should all take time to educate, stepping in for pronoun practice and call-ins with compassion. I recommend taking just a bit more time to reflect on conversations, rather than speaking “for” or “over” individuals.

What are some things that you enjoy doing outside of work?

I like to garden, hike, swim in the ocean, and enjoy the outdoors with my dog, Belle. She enjoys The Zoomies, yelling at squirrels, and splashing in water (on the ground only – sky water is expressly prohibited). When I’m not in front of the computer, I’m often making art, overthinking something, playing games with friends, or up to other shenanigans.

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The Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer provides senior leadership on PotlatchDeltic’s corporate responsibility reporting and initiatives. Updates are provided to the Board of Directors at least twice a year regarding corporate responsibility strategies, initiatives, and analysis, including climate risks and opportunities. The Board oversees PotlatchDeltic’s environmental management, social responsibility, health and safety, and corporate governance policies and practices.

The Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer regularly provides information to and leads discussion with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and management regarding the continuous improvement of our corporate responsibility strategic development.

A Corporate Responsibility Management Committee consisting of management across business units and corporate functions meets twice a year. The committee deliberates medium and long-term corporate responsibility strategies, addresses concerns and opportunities, evaluates disclosures, and fosters continuous improvement.

A Corporate Responsibility Working Group meets several times a year and drives the corporate responsibility strategies, data collection, analysis, systems, and goals. Experts from the Corporate Responsibility Working Group lead the greenhouse gas and carbon sequestration and storage analysis, the climate risks and opportunities analysis and the materiality assessment process. The Corporate Responsibility Working Group includes a wide breadth of in-house experts including representatives from forest management, biodiversity, wood products environmental management, public affairs, and sustainability.

The Corporate Responsibility Working Group works closely with Team Members across organization functions and geographies to support the development of corporate responsibility programs and initiatives. Day-to-day ownership and implementation of our forests, planet, people, and performance strategies and initiatives reside at the business operation and function level with oversight by environmental, safety, human resources, and public policy managers. Carbon and Climate teams have been established across the organization to evaluate opportunities for GHG reduction initiatives and to establish and track related targets and goals. Corporate responsibility champions often lead efforts towards new initiatives and continuous improvement.

Corporate responsibility programs are integrated into existing environmental management and safety systems, supported through annual internal and external audits, regional and divisional management reviews, safety team processes, setting of annual goals and objectives, annual training, and capital budgeting plans. Audit findings, stakeholder feedback, site inspection results, and hazard reporting are all reviewed for trends as part of continual improvement that also helps refine our corporate responsibility strategy.

Environmental management and corporate responsibility risks and opportunities, including climate-related issues, are coordinated within our annual Enterprise Risk Management framework. Change management procedures are in place to ensure that proposed changes and capital projects are evaluated for their potential corporate responsibility impacts as part of the approval process. Once identified, these impacts are mitigated or managed to ensure alignment with our corporate responsibility strategies. Employees participate in corporate responsibility training and reviews across business units. Corporate responsibility goals are included within our corporate and divisional non-financial goals, which support the determination of annual incentive awards to eligible Team Members. We also utilize the expertise of external research organizations like the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) for support of corporate responsibility initiatives.

June 21, 2024 /3BL/ – Today Bath & Body Works announces a new initiative called ‘Investing in you,’ a dynamic suite of programs and benefits designed to support associates throughout their personal and professional journeys.

‘Investing in you’ fosters associate growth, development and retention by offering educational opportunities, tuition reimbursement options and financial stability resources to support career advancement and overall well-being.

These benefits are available to all eligible U.S. associates across its stores, distribution centers and home office. These benefits include:

Guild Education—A platform which offers access to tuition-free education opportunities, career mobility and financial freedom through flexible online courses with high-quality learning institutions. The program allows associates to obtain GED, associate/bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees and certifications.Dream Brightly scholarship fund— 20 scholarships of $5,000 each, available annually, to current U.S. associates and their dependents and spouses to attend a post-secondary educational opportunity of their choosing.Otterbein Advantage scholarship— Bath & Body Works associates, their spouse/domestic partner and their dependent children can access discounted tuition at Otterbein University, a private university located in Westerville, Ohio outside of Columbus.Tuition reimbursement—Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per calendar year for work-related undergraduate, graduate or GED course work.Daily Pay—A service which offers associates access to a portion of earned wages before a scheduled pay day.Wellness Center—A full-service healthcare facility located in the company’s Columbus headquarters which offers affordable and convenient medical and wellness services.

“Our associates are the soul of our company, and investing in their well-being is a top priority,” says Gina Boswell, Bath & Body Works CEO. “We are committed to providing growth and development opportunities which give our associates what they need to be at their best both personally and professionally. We believe that when people feel valued and empowered to be successful, we can continue to grow as a stronger, smarter business.”

Learn more about Bath & Body Works’ commitment to people and culture at bbwinc.com.

ABOUT BATH & BODY WORKS

Home of America’s Favorite Fragrances®, Bath & Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, including top-selling collections for fine fragrance mist, body lotion and body cream, 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers and liquid hand soap. Powered by agility and innovation, the company’s predominantly U.S.-based supply chain enables the company to deliver quality, on-trend luxuries at affordable prices. Bath & Body Works serves and delights customers however and wherever they want to shop, from welcoming, in-store experiences at more than 1,850 company-operated Bath & Body Works locations in the U.S. and Canada and more than 480 international franchised locations to an online storefront at BathandBodyWorks.com.

BALTIMORE, June 21, 2024 /3BL/ – T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report provides insight into the firm’s progress in its corporate sustainability strategy.

“Advancing our corporate sustainability strategy involves not only demonstrating progress on our corporate commitments, but also on improving transparency,” says Heather McDonold, head of Corporate Sustainability. “As voluntary sustainability reporting frameworks are becoming regulatory reporting requirements, we have actively worked to enhance our disclosures. We’re pleased to offer a comprehensive summary of how our firm is embedding sustainability into its business and progressing our commitments.”

T. Rowe Price is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, committing to contribute to the advancement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The firm’s sustainability strategy aligns with advancing the SDGs.

Initiatives highlighted in T. Rowe Price’s 2023 report include:

Gender equality (SDG 5): In 2023, women represented 44% of its global workforce and 32.5% of its senior leaders. Current trends indicate that the firm is on track to increase representation of women in its global workforce to 46%, with 33% in senior roles, by 2025.Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) and Life Below Water (SDG 14): Launched partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to deliver a pioneering global blue bond venture that will increase access to finance for blue projects in emerging markets. Blue projects support the health, productivity, and resilience of the world’s oceans and resources.Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): In 2023, underrepresented talent represented 17.5% of its U.S. workforce and 7.9% of its senior leaders. Current trends indicate that the firm is on track to increase representation of underrepresented talent in its U.S. workforce to 19%, with 10% in senior roles, by 2025. Additionally, the firm fostered economic inclusion for underrepresented suppliers in the U.S., spending $50 million in 2023.Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11): Achieved 48% environmentally certified real estate by square footage by year-end 2023. The firm is on track to achieve its goal to have 60% of global real estate square footage environmentally certified by year-end 2025.Climate Action (SDG 13): Developed practical solutions for clients interested in pursuing climate-related goals for their portfolios, with the launch of its Net Zero Transition Framework for global equities and corporate bonds. Additionally, the firm reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 4% since its base year in 2021, despite increased energy needs from associates’ return to office during that time frame. The firm remains on track to achieve a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared with its base year, and net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.

The report also includes the firm’s Investor Climate Action Plan and its disclosures aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The firm has been a member of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance, formerly the SASB Alliance, since 2021 and a supporter of the TCFD since 2020.

ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE

Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ – GS: TROW) helps individuals and institutions around the world achieve their long-term investment goals. As a large global asset management company known for investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm is built on a culture of integrity that puts client interests first. Clients rely on the award-winning firm for its retirement expertise and active management of equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset investment capabilities. T. Rowe Price has $1.54 trillion in assets under management as of May 31, 2024, and serves millions of clients globally. News and other updates can be found on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and troweprice.com/newsroom.