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The woman in the painting stares straight ahead, her bright eyes showing intelligence and strength.

Her emerald green dress is overlaid with words in metallic ink: steam engine, rolling pin, pencil sharpener, typewriter, traffic light. A quick internet search confirms it’s a list of inventions, each one designed by an African American.

It takes a moment to notice that the gold bracelets on the figure’s brown wrists are not jewellery at all; they are shackles—and they’ve been broken apart.

The piece is “Ancestor’s Torch,” an oil painting by Houston artist Ava Cosey and a favourite of Dr. Mia Wright, a trustee on the board of the Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH), where the piece is currently on display.

African American art like Cosey’s portrait seeks to reframe narratives and convey information that has been largely absent from history books, Dr. Wright explains.

“It’s critically important,” she continues. “You gain a lot of knowledge as you behold the beauty of art and artifacts. They show presence; they show contributions. They show the true story of African Americans.”

The painting is part of the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, which is being exhibited at the HMH. While we celebrate Black History Month through the month of February, the Kinsey collection will be on display at the HMH through June 23, 2024.

Each piece in the collection—from historical documents and rare books to paintings and sculptures—has been curated to dispel false myths that African Americans and formerly enslaved people were absent or inactive in the development of the United States.

Together, the items— all from the personal collection of Shirley and Bernard Kinsey—tell the story of African Americans and the ways in which they shaped and continue to shape America.

Enbridge helped HMH bring this vibrant and vital body of work to Houston with a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant. In 2022, we funded another exhibit at HMH, a collection of iconic fashion collars cast in bronze to show the strength of powerful women in history.

As an employer and community partner, we take seriously our commitment to further equity, diversity and inclusion where we live and work. Art is a powerful way to bring about change—to spotlight lost narratives and help shift perspectives. We recognize the importance of exhibits such as these two at HMH as a way to reach people and inspire them to learn and grow, which in time we hope will lead to a more just society for everyone.

Whether through its permanent displays on the Holocaust and human rights or through travelling exhibits like the Kinsey collection, HMH shares stories of peoples who have had to fight for equity, diversity and inclusion. They’ve had to fight for it with their lives, and many are fighting still.

For Dr. Wright, the Kinsey collection helps set the record straight, as it shines a spotlight on narratives that have been covered up and ignored for too many years: “This is what happened in our nation, and this is how we have built our nation. This is who we are because of our history,” she explains.

“It’s not just African American history; it is American history.”

(TOP PHOTO: The Pipers, 1984, bronze, Ed Dwight, courtesy of The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection.)

Originally published by Progressive Grocer.

By Emily Crowe.

Albertsons Cos. has made big sustainability moves in recent years through its Recipe for Change initiative, and the company is keeping a keen eye toward future strategies in the space. Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Cos., joined a panel discussion on the opening day of Manifest 2024, the supply chain and logistics conference held Feb. 5-7 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, to discuss supply chain sustainability, technology advancements, circularity and more.

See original article on Progressive Grocer and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

An undeniable correlation exists between employee wellness and a business’ overall health. Health, safety and well-being are core to Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purpose and heritage to inspire more joyful lives through better health. We recognize that each of our team members has their own needs, challenges, hopes and dreams. We have created a workplace where team members feel supported, respected and celebrated for being their authentic selves.

WBA encourages open dialogue and constructive feedback from our stakeholders, including employees, to help ensure we achieve best practices. We also require all segments, businesses and corporate functions to have formal governance processes in place for health and safety matters in the operations for which they are responsible. Please see how we have engaged with priority stakeholders in our 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance Report.

To create a safe and productive workplace, employees across our businesses are provided with avenues to report questions or concerns, including contacting management; calling a toll-free, confidential hotline; submitting an online report; contacting the Compliance Officer or department and/or contacting human resources.

The safety of our employees is of the utmost importance to WBA. As such, we routinely look for ways to prioritize safety and education trainings.

In fiscal 2023, Boots UK continued evolving our digital incident reporting management system. We consolidated two third-party management systems that managed different parts of the business into one, all-encompassing system. This has helped to streamline the data collection process and makes action against incident reports more effective.

In Boots stores, routine safety inspections enable a real-time view of compliance. This program continues to develop and plans to simplify it to be more practical and effective are being developed.

Boots UK is working with Primary Authorities to gain assurances around workplace safety. Working alongside Primary Authorities has helped Boots to review existing safety protocols and to work towards the development of new pieces of assured advice.

Maintaining a safe stockroom environment helps protect our Walgreens team members, which is the reason for implementing our Safety Focused Stockroom program. This program prioritizes maintaining a clean, neat, and organized stockroom and lowering product stored in the stockroom. Stores can effectively reduce the risk of an incident occurring and achieve a safety focused stockroom environment.

Walgreens has programs in place to support customers and team members through incident management. Our Customer Care Advocate Program proactively offers support to customers who have reported an in-store incident. Our Nurse Triage Program is an upstream process for team members that provides timely quality care following a workplace injury. Through the service, team members with workplace injuries can call and speak to a registered nurse to determine the appropriate first level of care.

For more information on WBA’s employee health, safety and well-being initiatives please see the latest ESG Report.

HORSHAM, Pa., February 29, 2024 /3BL/ – On Tuesday, March 12, Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel, will present tips for cutting through greenwashing to improve scope 3 emissions and meet sustainability goals at the Clean Buildings Conference (CBC) in Baltimore. His eye-opening presentation will take place at 8:45 a.m. EST.

“Business leaders must consider the full impact of a product’s life cycle to determine if it’s truly sustainable and worth buying for their facilities,” said Abaas. “It’s not enough to trust that if a product is labeled ‘green’ it is benefitting the environment.”

Attendees of the two-day conference will gain a better understanding of pressing issues in the cleaning industry via speaker presentations, workshops, panel discussions and more. They will learn how to make and attain sustainability goals that will help the planet as well as facility occupants while improving their bottom line. The conference will coincide with NFMT Expo which will highlight the latest trends in facility management.

“It’s never too late to embrace tools and knowledge that will help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. CBC is a great place to network and gain valuable skills regarding sustainability,” added Abaas.

Sofidel is a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use across the U.S. and Europe. With its global headquarters in Italy, Sofidel America has been offering its innovative sustainable paper products to U.S. customers since 2012. Sustainability is one of Sofidel’s core organizational values. It recently earned an A- in the Climate Change and Forests categories by CDP, and the company is a member of the UN Global Compact.

Registration is open now for CBC, with pricing starting at $49 to attend CBC conference sessions. To learn more and register, visit https://www.cleanbuildingsconference.com/lp/CBCEarlyReg/.

For more information about Sofidel, visit www.sofidel.com.

About The Sofidel Group   
The Sofidel Group, a privately held company, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Founded in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the USA – with more than 6,800 employees. A member of the UN Global Compact, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic imperative and is committed to promoting sustainable development. For more information, visit www.sofidel.com.

Media Contact: 
Brianna Fitzpatrick, Mulberry Marketing Communications,  bfitzpatrick@mulberrymc.com

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Baker Hughes participated in India Energy Week 2024 in Goa, India’s largest energy exhibition and conference. Inaugurated by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the event brought together leaders from across the energy value chain to support India’s energy transition goals.

During the event, Baker Hughes showcased our innovative technology solutions that are enabling energy supply to be more reliable, affordable, safer, and more sustainable. Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rameshwaram Teli, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, customers, and industry leaders visited the company’s booth to find out more about our portfolio of solutions.

Ganesh Ramaswamy, EVP of Industrial & Energy Technology business segment, also shared his perspective on ‘Creating a global energy innovation ecosystem: Lessons from across the world’ in a stimulating panel discussion with industry peers.

Baker Hughes’ portfolio of energy technology solutions is helping industry advance on the path to net-zero, supporting the world’s increasing demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply. Find out more here bakerhughes.com/energy-transition.

NEW YORK, February 29, 2024 /3BL/ — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Fifth Third today announce the continuance of NMSDC’s innovative Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) through 2026. The COECP facilitates the development and growth of NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises, prepares them to compete for larger contracting opportunities and facilitates opportunities for strategic partnerships, mentoring and networking.

The Fifth Third Foundation will provide an additional $1.1 million over the next three years to sponsor the program — and three new classes of graduates — through 2026. Fifth Third also donated $1 million for the program from 2020-2023. In addition, the organizations today announced the 2023 COECP program graduates.

The 2023 graduates included participants from companies certified by five of NMSDC’s regional affiliates, including the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, and the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council.

“The Centers of Excellence program is a prime example of how exponential MBE growth is possible when NMSDC and our corporate members, MBEs, and regional affiliates work together to create an ecosystem of mentorship and collaboration,” said NMSDC CEO and President Ying McGuire. “Our partnership with strategic allies like Fifth Third enables us to drive change and advance economic equity by providing growth opportunities to minority business owners.”

“Collaborations like the one between Fifth Third, the NMSDC and other valued partners is lifting up small businesses across the country,” said Fifth Third Executive Vice President Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer at Fifth Third Bank and chairman of the board of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. “We are proud to financially support the program through our Foundation and to lend our expertise as educators and subject matter experts to create an incredibly valuable experience that will pay dividends for all involved long into the future.”

To cultivate a robust supplier base throughout the country, the NMSDC COECP brings together the best and brightest minds in supplier diversity and inclusion. Through mentorship, executive coaching, and educational lessons, the program develops a stronger and more inclusive business community across multiple disciplines and geographic areas.

“We are delighted to deepen our relationship with NMSDC as part of our commitment to supporting small businesses and advancing inclusion in the economy,” said Fifth Third’s Director of Supplier Diversity Carla Cobb. “We are proud of the MBEs who committed themselves to this transformative program, thereby adding value to our supply chain and uplifting the communities they serve.”

In 2023, the program’s successes include an increase in profits of $15.8 million, new clients and/or contracts ranging from $20,000 to $7 million during the 12-month program, and a 90% success rate for graduates implementing strategic growth plans.

In addition to support from First Third and NMSDC, the program is made possible through strategic partnerships with corporate members, the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development at Rutgers Business School, Covenant Business Concepts, BCT Partners, and Institute Supply Management (ISM).

Visit nmsdc.org/programs-events/centers-excellence for more information.

About NMSDC

Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.

About the Fifth Third Foundation 

Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was the first charitable foundation created by a financial institution. The Foundation supports worthy causes in the areas of health and human services, education, community development and the arts in the states where Fifth Third Bank operates.

About Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

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2023 NMSDC Centers of Excellence Graduates

2023 Centers of Excellence mentees include business leaders from the following regional affiliates:

Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC)

Terry Atwater II, National Materials Transport LLC.Travis Latham, Fellowship Fleet Limousine and Bus Company.Rudy Hernandez, Transworld Plastic Films Inc.Shin Kishioko, ITA Inc.Rico Martinez, Arco Enterprises LLC.Zenja Glass, Unlocking Greatness Staffing Inc.Felix Villa, Global Brand and Expert Development.Garvita Sethi, Accede Solutions Inc.Victor Estrada, LiftUp Enterprises/ Do Right Services Company.Kevin Jones, Jones Software Corporation.Robin Beaman, Beaman Public Relations Inc.Demetrius Watson, International Filter Manufacturing Corporation.Marcus Sanders, Midwest Regional Trucking.Karen Mason, TriStone Security Consultants, LLC.Regina Jones, Accurate C&S Services Inc.Patil Shiraji, Genius Business Solution, Inc.

Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)

Dorothy Askew, The Askew Group.Supreeth Savithri, Grey Matter Solutions.Geoff Foster, Core Technology Molding Corporation.Joe Lee, JLGOV LLC.Alex Moore, Stratagon.Lisa Moss, Buckingham GreeneryKyle Samuels, CTE Search.Sadie Catlett, Progressive Business Solutions.Lance Brown, Rhino Medical Supply.Alka Manyapu, Datasoft Technologies.Melanie Harris, TEC Electric.Ana Sai, ComNet Group Inc.Tracey Wallace, Profile Building Services.

Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) 

Jamira Williams, JLUL Logistics.Cheryl Washington, Platinum World Logistics.Sabrina Williams, Southern Perfection Painting Inc.Barry Crocker, Cyntechs.L’Tryce Slade, Slade Environmental Consulting.Chondra Webster-Myers, WEBMyers Construction.Holly Reed, The Diamond & Suede Group.Star English, Star English Construction Inc.Barry Bennett, Metals & Materials Engineers.Jennifer Barbosa, International Supply Partners.Heather Fatzinger, Fuller Circle Communications.Gretchen Fuller, Warner Fuller Consulting.Cynthia Jones Parks, Jones Worley Communications.Guiomar Obregon, Precision 2000 (P2K).Jennifer Lyles, Firesign Inc.Brennon Smith Sr., JBrennon Construction Inc.Kevin Mobolade, Swipe Credit.Kendra Ward, unboXt.

Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (MSMSDC)

Anita Woolridge, Impact Specialties & Promotion LLC.Frank Codozer, Worldwide Filters.Jim Vizcarra, DSV LLC.Robert Reed, RCR Technology Corporation.Gary Naylor, FrontRunner Media NG.Jesse Camacho, Camacho Equipment & Janitorial Supply Inc.Sanjay Patel, VS Engineering Inc.Alicia Minter, Biggs Creative.Monte Bailey, CLG International.Willie Pritchett, Rack Bunker Data Centers LLC.

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC)

Aaron Williams, TelNet Technologies LLC.Teresa Macalolooy, Macalogic.Monroe Barnes, MBJ Consultants.Akia Booker, Green Clean Ohio.Abraham Moreno, Hambone Collective.Haleema Shafeek, GOFS Commercial Interiors.Christopher Holmes, Riskversity.Steven Williams, Packaging Tech LLC.Aswin Jhaveri, GSR Global.Christopher Jones, Warhol & WALL Street.Carlton Dean III, Evolve LogisticsEli Morla, Innovative Architectural Planners Inc.Abby Allen, Neon Butterfly.Devin Flowers, Ph.D, DixiTech CNC. Sudhir Achar, EOX Vantage.David Henry, Universe Electric LLC. Tia Johnson, Fresh Bloom Bins.Christopher Vincent, Genesis Consulting LLC.John Reid, SKY, Inc.

Originally published on Built From Scratch 

The corporate compliance department works to ensure everyone at The Home Depot is doing the right thing. As a manager in that space and an 18-year associate, Ashaki Whatley loves putting on her orange apron every day. At work, she chairs one of the company’s associate resource groups, which helps to build future leaders. Outside of work, she’s active in leadership organizations and often volunteers with her sorority.

In this video, Ashaki shares tips for career longevity and explains what helps keep her life in balance.

The Home Depot is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. If you’re interested in a job at the Home Depot, visit www.careers.homedepot.com.

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In a recent interview, Glen Clark, CEO of DP World US and Mexico, and Head of Contract Logistics for the Americas, sat down with Supply Chain World to share insights into the evolving landscape of supply chains and DP World’s strategic response.

In the article, “Building Resiliency,” Clark looks back at his more than 37 years of experience in logistics, operational support, and engineering to frame up the opportunities and challenges facing the supply chain today. He notes that the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the essential role of supply chains, prompting companies to prioritize their efficiency and resilience.

“For many companies, it’s been a case of surviving more than thriving,” Clark said. “There have been too many disruptions to list – the pandemic, evolving sustainability requirements, the disruption caused by geopolitical conflict, and issues with canals. These challenges have resulted in operational changes, causing companies to reevaluate and de-risk their supply chain. Aside from circumstantial challenges, the market is rapidly evolving.”

Clark highlighted DP World’s transition from focusing primarily on ports and terminals to becoming a leading smart trade enabler. “We’re on a transitional journey, moving from what I call the economic zone, or in other words, the ports and terminals side of the business, and towards becoming a leading smart trade enabler,” he told Supply Chain World. “Our technology looks at a business from end to end, identifying the most pressing customer needs to then provide effective solutions.”

This shift involves leveraging technology to meet customer needs comprehensively and integrating services through strategic acquisitions. DP World has expanded its footprint to nine countries in the Americas, operating 14 ports and terminals, multiple contract logistics facilities, and opening 17 freight forwarding branches in the last 18 months. Other key highlights from the interview include:

Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: The COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability requirements, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptions have highlighted the need for companies to prioritize supply chain efficiency and resilience.Shift Towards Nearshoring: The trend towards nearshoring, notably with DP World’s new regional distribution center in the Dominican Republic, aims to smooth the transition of goods and address rapid market changes.Focus on Sustainability, Creativity, and Agility: DP World emphasizes these three areas to navigate challenges and ensure the movement of supply, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2050.Sustainable Operations: DP World is actively working towards carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2050, employing automation and other innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.Leveraging Automation for Sustainability: Automation is used both as an efficiency and sustainability tool, reducing waste and carbon emissions through innovative solutions like optimized packaging.Investment in People: As the supply chain becomes increasingly complex, investing in personnel and skills development is crucial. Clark emphasized the importance of people, processes, and systems, and advocates for attracting talent and fostering a positive company culture that promotes growth and development.Collaboration and Investment for Future Growth: Acknowledging potential economic and geopolitical tensions, DP World plans for 2024 focus on investment, growth, and execution, working closely with customers to plan for disruptions and develop alternative solutions.

These highlights underscore DP World’s strategic pivot towards becoming a comprehensive supply chain solutions provider, emphasizing technology, sustainability, and human capital to navigate and leverage the complexities and opportunities within the global supply chain industry.

Read the full Supply Chain World interview here.

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Our purpose is what unites us at Henkel North America: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Our pioneering spirit is reflective of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our employees and partners. They dare to make an impact on the world by collaborating to tackle challenges, find solutions and open new perspectives.

Their contributions allow us to deliver products, services and innovations that enrich and improve everyday life. We invite you to “meet” our pioneers in our series, “Pioneers for Good.”

Adam has been a part of the Henkel family and Research & Development (R&D) organization since 2013. He is an inspirational leader that oversees the team responsible for driving innovation and product formulation for Henkel Consumer Brands including all®, Persil®, Purex®, Snuggle®, and Dial®.

From identifying new trends to working with emerging technologies that put Henkel at the forefront of innovation, Adam is dedicated to encouraging his team to take risks in their work. Innovation drives Adam professionally, but he is also committed to paving the way for future generations and pushing for increased representation in leadership.

“I came to Henkel through an acquisition, but I stayed because it’s an amazing place to work and I absolutely love it.” He credits Henkel for providing continuous opportunities to grow and do the work he loves while impacting the daily lives and routines of consumers. “For me it’s always been a passion of mine to improve the lives of consumers and I get to live that passion every day.”

Driving Innovation at the Heart of Henkel

According to Adam, innovation is the fundamental reason his team exists. “We create the future,” is the mantra at the core of his research and development team’s purpose and at the forefront of what inspires their work.

They create the future, armed with consumer trends and research and an intentional pursuit to be bold in thinking about how to reinvent our products and technologies to create something new. There is a unique vulnerability about being bold, it can trigger a fear of failure while being a pillar of success. Failures happen – it’s part of the creative process, but Adam believes that creating an environment that encourages bold creativity and pushing boundaries ensures that the overall process moves toward the success of the team.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

Like his work, Adam is innovative in the ways he supports and advocates to increase representation. Mentorship is one tool to do this. As a former INROADS intern himself, he knows the value of having mentors who invest the time to advise and guide the next generations. “I have had a diverse set of mentors throughout my career for different needs from developing technical skills, navigating workplace culture, and shaping a career path.” And he pays it forward through being a mentor and sponsoring Inroads interns in R&D.

He always finds a way to say ‘yes’ to opportunities to give back and lend his voice to conversations tied to his core values of community, culture, and DEI. Adam understands the importance of being able to physically and culturally identify with leaders and is part of the work to increase equitable representation.

I believe in the fact that representation matters. When people can see a version of themselves on leadership panels and speaking engagements, it helps them to better visualize their career opportunities.

Adam Warren, Vice President of Product Development for Henkel Consumer Brands North America

Adam believes leaders need to bring their own personal brand of authenticity to the workplace and to their teams. His personal brand of authenticity is anchored in integrity and leading with conviction. It is not only a governing principle in his life but how he intentionally shows up for his team and work at Henkel.

Yum! Brands

Yum! is best known for its RED (relevant, easy and distinctive) brands – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – but recent accolades in the sustainability space might make consumers see it as green.

This month, CDP, a global organization that runs a leading sustainability disclosure system, released its rankings, and Yum!’s Climate Change score improved to an A-, and the company matched its previous Water Security score with an A-. All of Yum!’s CDP scores, including its Forest assessment, achieved scores of a B or higher.

The company also made the S&P Global’s Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America list for the seventh consecutive year and was selected for the S&P’s Sustainability Yearbook, which aims to distinguish companies that have demonstrated strengths in corporate sustainability. In December, Newsweek named Yum! as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024, giving it the lead spot among restaurant companies.

“I’m proud that Yum! continues to be recognized by CDP and others for the continuous improvements in our sustainability agenda,” said Yum! Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Global Government Affairs Jon Hixson. “This recognition reflects the great work of the team and leaders within our global system who drive results in an ever-evolving space.”

Yum!’s citizenship and sustainability efforts are guided by the business’s Recipe for Good Growth strategy, which focuses on its people, food and planet. Central to Yum!’s planet pillar is its climate goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its restaurant and supply chain by nearly 50% by 2030. Since having near-term science-based targets (SBTs) approved in 2021, Yum! and its brands have taken a multipronged approach by identifying opportunities with restaurants and suppliers. This includes investing in renewables and energy efficiencies in restaurants and establishing key pilots to support responsible agricultural practices for core proteins of beef, dairy and poultry.

Yum! is also updating governance structures to oversee process and data across the organization to comply with new laws, like the European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Likewise, the company is actively working to assess its impact on biodiversity, which includes conducting a biodiversity risk assessment and evaluating the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) guidance among other disclosures.

To learn more about Yum!’s citizenship and sustainability efforts and continued reporting journey, visit yum.com.