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Originally published by TriplePundit

While we live in an age of hyper-connectivity, it often feels like people are more detached from their local communities than ever before. A majority of Americans (57 percent) only know some — or none — of their neighbors, and few socialize with them, according to Pew Research. And businesses are susceptible to the same trap. While corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs abound, few organizations go beyond the act of making monetary donations, missing major opportunities to build meaningful connections with the communities they engage.

At Subaru, we are committed to being a positive force in the communities where we live and work. It’s part of the Subaru Love Promise, our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction. This has come to life across dozens of CSR programs over the years. Working together with our nationwide network of retailers who know and understand their communities, we’ve established and nurtured longstanding relationships on behalf of Subaru. From supplying local high-needs schools with critical funding to purchase classroom supplies to teaming up with animal welfare organizations to help shelter pets find loving homes, we’ve had the privilege of interacting with community members on a personal level.

We’ve learned a lot over the years, but one lesson rises above the rest: Businesses cannot make a genuine impact on behalf of a community without building a meaningful connection first.

And our communities need these connections now more than ever. Across the country, hundreds of thousands of people are experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations. Roughly 653,100 people were experiencing homelessness during a single night in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report. That’s a record high since data collection began in 2007 and a 12 percent increase over the year before. Nearly three of every 10 people (28 percent) experiencing homelessness are part of a family with children.

Over the years, we’ve made helping those in urgent need a priority through our Subaru Loves to Help initiative, but with the need higher than ever, we knew we had to do more.

Enter Operation Warm, our new Subaru Loves to Help charity partner. Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures brand-new, high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. Its mission is to provide warmth, confidence, and hope through basic needs programs that connect underserved kids to the community resources needed to thrive.

In addition to having over 25 years of experience and expertise, Operation Warm stood out to us because it is one of a few organizations helping to provide for children’s basic needs, as well as for their social and emotional development. Per the nonprofit’s motto, it’s offering “more than a coat.”

Through this partnership, local gifting events are organized so children can personally choose the items in styles and colors that they prefer. In February, Subaru retailers across the nation will actively engage with local shelters and organizations supporting youth in their communities. These special events, facilitated with the assistance of local beneficiary partners, offer a range of coat and shoe styles and colors, as well as socks — all donated by the Subaru retailer.

At these events children can try on, be fitted for, and choose brand-new coats, shoes and socks that reflect their personal style. These essential items not only keep children safe and warm, but they also provide confidence and can mean the difference between participating in school, activities, and other experiences critical to social and emotional development.

Subaru is proud to be the largest automotive supporter of Operation Warm and shares the organization’s values of community connection. And as with any good partnership, both organizations are benefiting tremendously. Operation Warm is helping Subaru create longstanding relationships between our retailers and local shelters. Our employees and retailers now have the chance to directly engage with people in their communities and fill a very specific need. Hosting gifting events allows them to interact with the children firsthand and connect with each of them individually, which is incredibly emotional.

Simultaneously, Subaru has played a vital role in the expansion of Operation Warm, enabling it to increase its impact in over 600 ZIP codes nationwide. Recognizing the demand for socks as a top request from shelters, Subaru initiated their production, complementing the provision of coats and shoes by Operation Warm. This underscores the strength of the collaboration between national partners and the collective achievements made possible through joint efforts.

We’ve always looked for ways to support those who need it the most in our communities, which is how our Subaru Loves to Help initiative came to be what it is today. Whether it is by providing blankets and socks to homeless shelters, donating food to Feeding America and local food banks, helping Meals on Wheels deliver meals to seniors, or supporting the American Red Cross in disaster response, we believe our communities get stronger when everyone is cared for. Together with our retailers and partners, we are committed to identifying the needs of the people in our communities and helping support them with actions that set an example for others to follow.

We are proud to partner with Operation Warm to offer children in urgent need both physical and emotional warmth, in turn providing them comfort, confidence and hope. As we look to grow our impact in the years ahead, Subaru and our retailers plan to continue going beyond just donations. We believe in the importance of meaningful human connections because nurturing and building relationships within our communities is equally as important as the work we do and the contributions we make.

This article series is sponsored by Subaru of America and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. 

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Today, in celebration of Earth Month, Del Monte Foods, Inc. published its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to being Growers of Good and demonstrating progress against the company’s ESG goals.

“At a time when concern over global resources and food insecurity are on the rise, I’m proud to lead a company that is committed to reducing our impact on the environment, championing the diversity of our team members and giving back to the communities in which we live and work,” said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. “Thanks to the efforts of our committed Del Monte Foods team members, we continue to make progress toward our 2025 ESG goals and have already reached many of them. Even as we celebrate these milestones, we continue to push forward and work to make good on our pledges to be a grower of good for our people, our communities and the planet we all share.”

In line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) industry standards, Del Monte Foods’ 2023 ESG Report maps progress across the company’s three ESG focus areas: Nourishing the Planet, Nourishing People, and Nourishing Communities. A selection of report highlights within each focus area follows.

Nourishing the Planet – The company is working to build its environmental integrity through eight impact areas, including:

Carbon Footprint Reduction: Since 2021, the company has seen a 6% reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 total emissions and set a net-zero target, committing to carbon reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Net Zero Standard.Regenerative Agriculture: Created a collaborative forum for organic tomato growers, where they can share best practices, learn more about regenerative agriculture processes and collaborate to enrich the collective community and planet.Sustainable Packaging: Began incorporating post-consumer resin (PCR) in plastic beverage cups, marking progress against the company’s goal to include 25% recycled content in plastic packaging. By 2030, the company aims to make 100% of plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable.

Nourishing People – The company is continually working to care for its team members at an individual level, for example:

Creating Inclusive Culture: Earned a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.Diversity in Management: Maintained diversity in management with women and people of color filling over 50% of Senior Manager or higher roles; an 8% increase since 2020.Del Monte Foods Education Scholarship: Awarded ten $5,000 college scholarships to team members’ children in a new annual program.

Nourishing Communities – The company continues to find effective ways to make nutritious food accessible and bring nutrition education to families and communities, including:

Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools Program: Continuing a $5 million commitment, Del Monte Foods reached 1.25 million families and engaged over 4,000 schools in 2023 with its Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools program in partnership with Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The program strives to improve the physical, mental and social emotional well-being of children. The company continues to make progress toward its goal of reaching 75% of students that represent Black, Indigenous and people of color populations.Team Member and Company Donations: Team members made donations to nonprofits of their choice through the Donation Matching Program, and Del Monte Foods donated over 4.7 million pounds of food, with a value of more than $3.3 million through partnerships with the American Red Cross and Feeding America.

“We’re so excited to showcase the hard work Del Monte Foods has been doing to strengthen our commitments to growing good for the planet and the people on it,” said Molly Laverty, Director of Environmental, Social & Governance at Del Monte Foods “Sustainability is not only good for the planet, it’s simply good business. This report reflects our dedication to integrating our purpose into every aspect of our operations as we continue to do our part to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

To download the 2023 ESG Report and for further information on Del Monte Foods’ programs, visit this link.

About Del Monte Foods

For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth’s goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we’re always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Kitchen Basics®, JOYBA®, Take Root Organics™ and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.

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In a move to democratize high-impact renewable energy investments, Ever.green has forged a partnership with Clearway Energy Group to extend the life of a 55 MW wind farm in Big Spring, Texas. In this deal, eight brands, including Atlassian, Arrow Electronics, Autodesk, Brooks Running, Compose[d], Medallia, and Trimble, joined forces to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the project through long-term contracts, which will provide critical funding to the project over its extended lifespan.

Cris Eugster, CEO and Co-Founder of Ever.green, said, “Our ability to fractionalize participation opens access to all companies wanting to have impact in the energy transition.”

Ever.green’s high-impact RECs play a critical role in supporting new clean energy projects by bolstering their initial financing prospects and long-term viability; the long-term REC contracts require robust diligence of the project and legal attestation of additionality. Up until now, companies looking to offset their Scope 2 emissions have had only two options: enter into a VPPA or PPA (which requires significant scale, capital, and the willingness to take energy price risk) or buy low-cost unbundled RECs on the spot market (which have negligible impact on the energy transition). 

Through their investments, companies are helping to accelerate the energy transition while advancing their sustainability objectives. Dave Kemp, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Brooks Running, remarks, “Purchasing renewable energy is a critical strategy to achieve our Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.”

The Ocotillo wind farm, which began commercial operations in 2008, underwent a partial repower by Clearway Energy Group, aimed at harnessing the abundant wind resources at the site while optimizing existing infrastructure. This project not only sustains a vital renewable energy source but also delivers environmental and community benefits, including materials and infrastructure reuse, minimal land-use impact, and substantial tax revenues for Howard County. The energy produced by the Ocotillo wind farm is enough to power 19,000 homes each year and will avoid tens of thousands of tCO2 of emissions per year.

Nichole Wiley-Marks, vice president of global real estate and sustainability for Arrow, said, “We’re proud to be a part of this project and invest in clean, renewable energy sources that allow us to meet our climate goals.”

Ever.green’s commitment to driving impactful change extends beyond RECs. In 2023, we partnered with Baker Tilly to launch the first digital marketplace for clean energy tax credits, further empowering corporate buyers to amplify their renewable energy purchasing impact while reducing costs.

This collaboration between Ever.green and Clearway epitomizes the collective effort required to propel the world towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. By harnessing the power of corporate sustainability initiatives, we can create a lasting impact that transcends boundaries.

For more information about Ever.green’s marketplace for high-impact RECs and tax credits, please contact Liz Pearce at liz@ever.green.

Originally published in the Maximus 2023 Sustainability Report

At Maximus, we strive to create an environment that not only values and appreciates each employee but also actively fosters their growth and potential. Our recruitment strategy is sharply focused on attracting top talent with specialized skills that align with and propel our business strategies and mission forward.

Individuals With Disabilities Recruiting and Inclusion Programs

Fostering inclusivity and opportunity 
Our ongoing efforts to integrate individuals with disabilities into our workforce involve close collaboration with vocational rehabilitation and disability organizations. By building strong relationships with community-based groups and participating in local outreach programs, we aim to provide accessible and meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, underscoring our commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Enhanced disability inclusion training 
In 2022 and 2023, we have broadened our disability inclusion initiatives, particularly focusing on equipping hiring managers with the necessary skills and awareness. This includes specialized training on hiring veterans with disabilities and addressing unconscious bias. Our aim is to create a more inclusive recruitment process that acknowledges and values the diverse abilities of all candidates, especially those belonging to protected classes.

DiverseABILITY at Maximus 

Championing inclusion and empowerment 
Maximus takes pride in the DiverseABILITY Team, a specialized recruitment group dedicated to the sourcing, recruiting, and accommodation of individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and veterans. This team exemplifies our unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Building strong partnerships for inclusive recruitment 
Our DiverseABILITY Team has established over 5,200 partnerships with community-based organizations and Veteran Service Organizations nationwide. These collaborations are instrumental in empowering counselors to directly channel disability and veteran candidates into our interview pipeline, ensuring a diverse range of talent.

Impactful outreach and engagement 
In FY23, the DiverseABILITY Team’s proactive approach included hosting 85 Open Houses and 154 hiring events. This extensive outreach resulted in the sourcing of 2,375 individuals with disabilities and veteran candidates, significantly enriching our talent pool with diverse perspectives and skills.

Educating and raising awareness 
The DiverseABILITY Team has conducted extensive disability and veteran awareness training for over 500 stakeholders and hiring managers, especially in our largest citizen engagement centers in the U.S. This initiative reflects our dedication to creating an informed and sensitive work environment that appreciates and supports diversity.

Values and workplace culture
The DiverseABILITY Team operates with a foundation of integrity, respect, honesty, and diversity. Adhering to the highest standards of transparency and fairness in interactions, the team fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We believe in freely sharing knowledge and promoting an atmosphere where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our clients’ and customers’ success.

Learn more about Maximus’ dedication to excellence and diversity in the 2023 Sustainability Report.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current role.

Hello! I’m Aleksandar Stančov and I am a Software Development Engineer I (SDE), here at GoDaddy. My journey began with a passion for problem-solving through math competitions during my elementary school years. This love for tackling challenges seamlessly transitioned into programming, becoming my natural next step. I’m currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme at University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering. Contrary to what one might think, it’s my skills honed at GoDaddy that are proving invaluable in my academic pursuits, rather than the other way around.

What was your favourite part of your GoDaddy internship?

My favourite parts about the internship were the team atmosphere and the amazing mentorship I received. Learning about good coding practices and software fundamentals was incredibly valuable. Additionally, I enjoyed taking part in a team-wide Security initiative for remediating malware. Thanks to the internship, I gained the knowledge and confidence needed to transition into a full-time role.

What were you most excited for, about starting full-time here?

I was particularly excited to have the opportunity to continue learning from more experienced colleagues and to begin contributing to products used by a substantial number of users.

What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?

That would be the work that I started doing during my internship and continued to do after stepping into an SDE role – malware remediation. It was challenging due to the fact that there were very interesting and different kinds of malware on customer sites. It was rewarding because it pushed me to be more creative in my approach. I take great pride in knowing that I’ve played a role in helping our customers achieve their goals more seamlessly.

What advice would you give to an individual who is interested in a career in Software Development Engineering?

I would advise them to experiment with various fields of work within Software Development Engineering. This approach is the quickest way of discovering what you truly enjoy, ultimately enabling you to make the most significant impact.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

After work and university duties, there isn’t much time left for myself. However, I enjoy travelling with the little time I do have. Last year, I went to Rome and Nice, and this year, I took a trip to Porto! It’s a beautiful city in Portugal and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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by Elan Emanuel, WaterEquity (which emerged out of Water.org and was cofounded by actor Matt Damon and Gary White)

Access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right under binding international law. Yet today, a global water crisis still persists. 2.2 billion people—or 1 in 4—still lack access to safe water and 3.5 billion people—or 2 in 5—lack access to safely managed sanitation. While gains have been made over several decades, the effects of climate change have become a large and looming factor, halting progress made. Though the role of the public sector remains paramount in addressing the crisis, private impact investment has recently also emerged as a powerful tool.

Investing in Household Water and Sanitation Solutions

Impact investing focuses on generating positive social and environmental impact while seeking financial returns. In the realm of water and sanitation, investment plays a pivotal role in supporting innovative solutions, especially at the household level. Among low-income consumers, at least 600 million people could access water and sanitation products, services, and upgrades if financing was available, equating to what WaterEquity estimates as $35 billion of market demand over the next decade.

WaterEquity has approached this market opportunity through an investment strategy focused on providing debt capital to financial institutions in emerging markets to expand water and sanitation lending. These financial institutions use this capital to grow their water and sanitation microloan portfolios, as well as to on-lend to local enterprises delivering water and sanitation innovations, products, and services. Since our start in 2016, WaterEquity has deployed more than $360 million in capital to this strategy across four private investment funds, reaching more than 5 million people with increased access to safe water and sanitation.

Read the full article about WaterEquity here, which emerged out of Water.org and was cofounded by actor Matt Damon and Gary White – https://greenmoney.com/investing-in-the-future-of-water-and-sanitation/

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CAMDEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event surpassed its goal, reaching a total of $288 million in donations over the past sixteen years of the event. Last year, the initiative raised $31.6 million overall for charities nationwide, with Subaru and its retailers donating over $24 million to local organizations through the hometown charity portion of the campaign.

In 2023, all Subaru retailers across the U.S. participated in the annual Share the Love Event, demonstrating their commitment to being “More Than a Car Dealer.” Customers purchasing or leasing during the campaign period could choose one of four national charity partners or a local hometown charity of the retailer’s choice to receive donations. The overwhelming majority of donations, over three-quarters, went to local charitable organizations, with more than $24 million being donated to over 830 hometown charities close to Subaru owners’ hearts.

Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “Here at Subaru, our commitment to community is all about showing love and support in ways that make a meaningful difference. This year, Subaru retailers and customers demonstrated their dedication by donating a record amount to local and national organizations. Subaru is truly More Than a Car Company, and we’re incredibly grateful to our retailers and customers who share our values and helped make the 2023 Share the Love Event a tremendous success.”

Since 2008, Subaru of America and its retailers have held the Share the Love Event at the end of the year through the holiday season to give back to charities in the communities Subaru retailers know and love. From November 16, 2023, through January 2, 2024, for any new vehicle purchased or leased at every retailer around the country, Subaru and its retailers donated a minimum of $300 to charity. Subaru has a longstanding relationship with national charity partners, including The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America, and the National Park Foundation, who collectively received over $7 million in donations. Subaru and its retailers nationwide selected 832 hometown charities within their local communities, and overall, these organizations received a record $24 million in contributions.

For more information on the Subaru Share the Love Event, please visit www.subaru.com/share.

Subaru and its retailers are committed to helping their communities through the Subaru Love Promise. To learn more about the Love Promise initiative, please visit www.subaru.com/love-promise.

About Subaru of America, Inc. 
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $300 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 88,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Diane Anton 
Corporate Communications Manager 
(856) 488-5093 
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter 
Corporate Communications Specialist 
(856) 488-8668 
aleiter@subaru.com

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights

By NRG Editorial Voices

Culture in Focus is a series illuminating NRG’s unique workplace culture via our greatest asset: our people. The shared attitudes, values, and behaviors that permeate our everyday work environment are a source of tremendous pride, and they underscore how we meaningfully serve our more than 7.5 million customers across North America.

This first installment features Bruce Chung, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Seasoned investment banker. Two-time NRG employee. Dad-rock enthusiast. First generation Korean American. History buff. Foodie. One thing’s clear when talking with Bruce Chung: there’s much more to him than meets the eye.

Though his explanation of his CFO role is simple — “I’m the guy that counts all the money” — Chung’s responsibilities are anything but. And yet, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone more approachable. His love for NRG and his many colleagues, as well as his enthusiasm for what’s ahead, are testaments to the workplace culture that’s evolving.

People-centered innovation

The culture of any company can be challenging to define, especially for a company like NRG that has grown immensely through a series of acquisitions. Now in his second tenure of eight years at NRG (he served the company from 2008 to early 2016), Chung has been on the frontlines of the company’s accelerated evolution.

The crucial constant amidst change? NRG’s people.

“It’s really been very much about the people, and having the respect [for] how hard people work at NRG. When you’re a banker, you get to see how certain companies work, and NRG has always been one of those places where, number one, the level of talent has always been higher than other places. The work ethic has always been higher, [as have] the creativity and the willingness to be bold.”

This work ethic and drive to innovate is the result of a collaborative environment in which every employee is encouraged to engage and contribute something greater in order to bring the vision of NRG to life.

Never stop learning

Curiosity and the desire to make a positive impact every day are what motivate Chung to contribute everything he can to the company — “to give it everything he’s got.” And he’s not alone; this growth mindset permeates the halls of NRG’s workplace. The continuous learning culture at NRG stems from the drive to uncover what customers are looking for. From there, the exploration becomes,

“How can we make this combination something that translates into 1 + 1 = 3? We need people thinking about new things, and thinking about things in different ways. We don’t know everything, and not being afraid of discovery is important.”

Staying in the present while simultaneously looking ahead is a balance, one that benefits from the freedom to explore outside the box.

Many perspectives, one goal

Thinking about things in different ways comes more easily when the workplace is as diverse as NRG’s is, and our diversity is ever-growing. The differences in background and experience across our organization give us the ability to continually solve complex problems better. For Bruce, this is apparent in everyday collaboration with colleagues:

“When I walk around the company and work with different teams, I see a similar level of diversity. It really instills a sense of pride for me that, as a company as large as we are, we’ve done the right things to create the diverse workforce that we’ve got.

“Diversity of skin color, of religious belief, of experience, of thought, of life experiences… It’s all important for coming up with the right answer for our customers, our shareholders, and our employees at large.”

It is by virtue of our diversity that, not only are we a better company today, but we’re collectively powering a safer, smarter, more sustainable tomorrow.

Future-forward energy

Now, we find ourselves at one of the most critical junctures of our corporate history, and the drive to achieve has never been higher. As a first generation Korean American, Bruce himself is no stranger to hard work and perseverance; his first job after graduating from Columbia University with a degree in history was on Wall Street, where he worked as an investment banking analyst 80-100 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, for over 11 years. That grinding work ethic is a product of his upbringing.

“There was this faith that my parents had, that what they were doing and all of the hardship they were incurring at the time was all going to pay off… I’ve always had that ethos, to believe in the faith my parents had in me, the faith that I was going to be successful in life. It’s something I reinforce in myself.”

It’s also something he reinforces in NRG — faith in a future elevated by the bold vision of the brightest innovators pushing the energy industry forward. Our strong shared purpose — to power a brighter future, together — combined with our commitment to never stop improving is cultivating a unique culture where everyone is empowered to do work that truly matters.

Want to connect with Bruce? Visit his LinkedIn here.

Want to learn more about the unique culture at NRG Energy?

Be on the lookout for more installments of the Culture in Focus series.

MIAMI, April 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today released its 14th annual sustainability report detailing meaningful progress in its six sustainability focus areas, including toward its highest-priority goals supporting climate action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting a circular economy model to reduce waste. The company achieved several 2030 environmental goals well in advance and is tracking ahead of schedule on a number of other key targets, including GHG intensity reductions. Details are outlined in the full report, titled “Sustainable from Ship to Shore,” and available on the company’s website at www.CarnivalSustainability.com.

“Thanks to our 160,000 remarkable team members who show up every day with passion and dedication, 2023 was a year of significant accomplishments across the board,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO and chief climate officer for Carnival Corporation. “We achieved record-breaking financial performance, welcomed three stunning new ships, expanded our global presence to over 800 incredible destinations and communities, and delivered unforgettable happiness to 12.5 million guests by providing them with extraordinary cruise vacations.”

Added Weinstein: “We also demonstrated our continued commitment to leading the way in making cruising more sustainable, marked by amazing progress toward reaching – and in many cases, exceeding – our vital 2030 environmental performance targets. Since we’re so aggressively tracking toward all our 2030 sustainability goals, we’re evaluating new interim targets along our pursuit of net zero GHG emissions by 2050.”

Carnival Corporation Achieves Key 2030 Goals in Advance

As outlined in the 2023 Sustainability Report, Carnival Corporation has reached several key 2030 environmental performance targets years ahead of time in its climate action and circular economy focus areas – major priorities in the company’s sustainability roadmap. For example, through decisive and longstanding climate action, the company is producing 10+% less absolute GHG emissions today than in 2011, its peak historical year, despite increasing capacity by roughly 30% since that time. Additionally, reinforcing a circular economy model has led to significant reductions in the volume and impact of waste produced overall. Highlights from the company’s 2023 report include:

GHG Intensity: Tracking toward its 2030 goal four years ahead of schedule, the company formally committed to reducing its GHG intensity by at least 20% by 2026 (versus 2019 levels; measured on a lower berth capacity basis). The company expects this performance to put it ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction timeline.Shore Power: Surpassing its 2030 goal in 2023 – seven years early – the company now leads the industry with 64% of its fleet shore power-capable, meaning it has twice as many ships able to “plug in” than there are ports equipped to provide shore power. The company is now working closely with port authorities worldwide to foster increased adoption of this important technology.Particulate Matter: Recording a 68% reduction in absolute particulate matter emissions (versus the 2015 baseline), the company continued accelerating well beyond its 2030 goal to reduce particulate matter emissions by 50%.Food Waste: Achieving a 38% reduction in food waste per person (versus the 2019 baseline), the company came within two percentage points of reaching its 2025 goal to reduce food waste by 40% and continues efforts toward achieving its 50% food reduction goal by 2030.Single-Use Items: As of 2023, the company had cut down enormously on single-use items and plastics, eliminating ~500 million single-use items from the fleet by the end of last year (compared to 2018) – outpacing its 2030 50% reduction goal, which it initially surpassed in 2021, nine years early.Advanced Waste Water Treatment Systems: Finishing the year just a few points shy of its 2030 goal to outfit 75% of its fleet capacity with AWWTS, in 2023, the company had completed installation of systems covering 70% of the company’s fleet capacity, purifying even more water used onboard to municipal-water quality before releasing it back to nature.

On top of these highlights, Carnival Corporation is marching strongly toward meeting or exceeding its remaining 2030 climate action and circular economy goals. Important updates on the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) program, as well as its Advanced Air Quality Systems (AAQS), Air Lubrication Systems (ALS), and biofuels initiatives, and more, are available in the full report.

In addition, the company is also committed to inclusivity across its diverse global team of 160,000 strong, and fostering a positive workplace environment for all employees. As part of its sustainability strategy, it is also focused on promoting sustainable tourism and creating shared value, mutual growth and goodwill with its destination partners and the local communities it visits, as outlined in the report.

Carnival Corporation’s 2023 sustainability report was developed in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standard 2021 and incorporates the company’s third annual disclosure in line with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). For more information on the company’s long-term sustainability vision and progress under its six focus areas – climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation – visit Carnival Corporation’s dedicated report website, CarnivalSustainability.com.

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About Carnival Corporation & plc 
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Amber Hastings, Carnival Corporation, amhastings@carnival.com

Ellie Beuerman, LDWW, ellie@ldww.co

This release includes claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an annual basis.

Editors’ Note:

An executive summary of the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report is available here.