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In this video, Ted Doheny, President & CEO of global packaging solutions provider SEE® (formerly Sealed Air), and SEE’s Vice President of Sustainability Innovation & Strategy Myra Foster introduce the 2022 SEE Impact Report.

“The theme of this year’s report, currency of action, is especially relevant as sustainability has become part of every product we make, everything we do, and every market we serve,” Doheny said. “We are investing to optimize our portfolios and to provide cost-effective solutions while attacking sustainability challenges driven by new regulations. We are offering the best solutions, at the right price, and making them sustainable around the world.”

Highlights from the report include:

Twenty innovative solutions benefiting customersThe redesign of more than 50% of the company’s materials portfolio to meet market sustainability requirementsInvestments in operations to reduce SEE’s water, energy, and greenhouse gas intensities ahead of its scheduled 2025 and 2030 targetsDiverse perspectives and skills across SEE’s global teams to drive innovative approaches to meet customers’ sustainability challenges and improve business performanceAn expansion of SEE’s sustainability reporting to inform customers, investors, and employees of progress made

“This year’s Impact Report showcases our innovative sustainability solutions,” Foster said. “These are tangible examples of our leadership and commitment to the future as we move the needle on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preventing food waste and product damage, and ensuring goods reach consumers around the world.”

Visit SEE’s website to view the company’s 2022 Impact Report 

Big changes are brewing at TriplePundit, and we’re finally ready to spill the tea.

Launched in 2005, TriplePundit is one of the longest-running online news platforms for sustainability in business. We’ve built a global community by reporting the latest on people, planet and profit for nearly two decades.

As the sustainability and social impact space continues to evolve, so do we. That’s why we’re bringing solutions journalism to sustainable business news. Our manifesto: Shed the gloom, embrace the momentum.

What is solutions journalism? Solutions journalism centers on the belief that solutions to challenges are also newsworthy. Grounded in evidence and journalistic rigor, this style of reporting focuses not only on the problem, but also on how people are working to solve it and what we can learn from them — whether they succeed or not.

Why should I care? TriplePundit is the first publication in the sustainability and social impact space to take this approach, although we know readers are looking for it. More than 65% of U.S. adults read about sustainability, the environment or social well-being on a regular basis, according to 2022 polling from 3BL and TriplePundit. And the majority said they’d like to see more coverage of new technologies, systems and ideas that tackle global challenges.

Do readers really want this? Don’t just take our word for it. Research from the Solutions Journalism Network shows that audiences prefer the hopeful tone of solutions coverage and are more likely to take action on an issue after viewing it. The Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin also found that readers are more likely to come back to publications using a solutions approach, while the Institute for Applied Positive Research linked solutions coverage to improved problem-solving skills and renewed energy among audiences.

With this transition, TriplePundit joins more than 1,900 news organizations worldwide in providing our audiences with an alternative to the barrage of news coverage centered on problems with little guidance on what to do about them.

Check out the new face of TriplePundit here, with in-depth solutions stories that showcase the best of this style of reporting and what it means for our space. 

Launched in 2005, TriplePundit is one of the longest-running online news platforms for sustainability in business — reporting the latest on people, planet and profit to a global community of readers.

3BL’s acquisition of TriplePundit (3p) in 2017, marked a pivotal moment in our journey to collaborate with a leading force in sustainability and social impact news. TriplePundit has helped propel 3BL to new heights, and today we are proud to support them in their groundbreaking new approach to sustainable business news: solutions journalism.

For nearly two decades, TriplePundit’s editorial excellence has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the ever-evolving sustainability sphere, and this momentous transition marks the next bold step to bring readers an innovative new style of reporting.

3p is the first publication in the sustainability and social impact space to embed solutions journalism across all of its reporting. Learn more about this style of coverage from TriplePundit managing editor Mary Mazzoni. 

What better way to commemorate such a significant moment than unveiling a fresh new look to TriplePundit? Take a peek at 3p’s sleek new appearance here.

This year, Entergy Mississippi celebrates 100 years of operation in the state and a century of investing in the communities in which we live, serve and work through our support of education and the arts. A leader in helping advance support for education and workforce development in this state from early childhood to K-12 and post-secondary classrooms, the company has remained steadfast in our efforts to fund programs that help children and adults receive the education and training they need to flourish.

We have also made significant contributions to support endeavors that preserve and promote the arts in Mississippi, which are also necessary for healthy, thriving communities. Some of the projects we have supported include the Two Mississippi Museums, the Grammy Museum and educational arts programs through New Stage Theater.

Two recent donations, totaling $500,000, support arts, education, historic preservation and economic development and will have a tremendous impact on communities within our service territory. Entergy Mississippi has committed to contributing $250,000 over five years to help fund the renovation of the Gore Arts Complex on the campus of Mississippi College in Clinton and providing another contribution of $250,000 over five years to the Foundation for Mississippi History to support a new initiative by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to transform the Historic Jefferson College campus in Washington, Mississippi.

Raising the curtain on arts education with Mississippi College

The Gore Arts Complex, named after long-time art professor Dr. Sam Gore, will house 13 studios and classroom space for the art department at Mississippi College. The renovation also includes updating the 458-seat auditorium, which will be named the Entergy Theater in recognition of this contribution. The renovated space will enable Mississippi College to provide arts education programs to not only their students, but also K-12 students from underserved communities in the Jackson Metro area.

In addition, the college will be able to host continued education seminars for art educators from across the state. The Clinton community will also benefit from the new complex and auditorium by using the space for community meetings and assemblies.

Preservation lays foundation for future workforce at Historic Jefferson College

The transformation of the Historic Jefferson College campus project will breathe new life into the historic structures on the campus and lay the foundational work for the Natchez Center for American History at Jefferson College. Considered the birthplace of Mississippi statehood, the earliest buildings on campus were constructed by enslaved people to house the state’s first institution of higher learning.

“The restoration project at Historic Jefferson College is a prime example of Mississippians working to better our communities and create opportunities for the next generation,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO, Entergy Mississippi. “We’re thrilled to partner with Mississippi Department of Archives and History to develop an institution that will prepare Mississippians for employment in a sector that is woefully short of meeting demand. Not only is it a beautiful site that will play an important role in southwest Mississippi’s tourism, but this effort will also cultivate a strong workforce with diverse skills that is critical to helping Mississippi’s economy thrive.”

In 1817, delegates gathered in a church on campus to write a constitution, as Mississippi became the 20th state in the nation. After the Civil War, the campus served briefly as a Freedman’s Bureau, helping citizens make the transition from slavery to freedom.

An investment in economic development and the regional workforce, the project includes renovation of the historic buildings to provide classroom and lab training space to cultivate a new generation of high-skilled preservation trades specialists through hands-on training in masonry, architectural surveying and digital imaging, historic resources management, window restoration, plaster and stucco repair and preservation planning.

Supporting education to help Mississippians reach their full potential is a cornerstone of Entergy Mississippi’s giving efforts. Backing arts and culture endeavors helps our communities develop into destinations for tourists and places our residents want to call home. Both gifts reflect our commitment to give back to our communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.

NEW YORK, October 13, 2023 /3BL/ – Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40-year career dedicated to social impact. Cone accepted the award from PRWeek, the leading trade publication for PR professionals in the U.S. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates individuals like Cone who have defined the field of public relations and communications through pioneering ideas, breakthrough strategies, and bold leadership.

Of the award, the PRWeek team wrote, ”Carol Cone has made an outstanding mark on the field of social impact. With her breakthrough ideas, she has helped brands build their businesses through initiatives that create true positive change.” Cone’s legacy was captured in a powerful short film produced by Elliot Kotek’s The Nation of Artists.

Watch the film here.

Since the start of her career, Cone has embraced a steadfast commitment to building lasting partnerships between companies, brands and social issues for deep business and social impact. She adamantly feels that today, companies and brands must have a deeper meaning beyond the bottom line. “My purpose has always been to educate, inspire and accelerate purpose programs and impact for organizations and nonprofits around the world,” Cone said. “Igniting purpose inspiration and extraordinary knowledge and great work in so many colleagues, collaborators, even competitors around the world fuels my soul. Receiving this award is a wonderful surprise and a tremendous honor.”

She was the creator of My Special Aflac Duck for children with cancer, and has partnered with dozens of Fortune 500, privately held companies, social enterprises and nonprofits to discover and amplify their purpose. Cone and her teams have released more than 30 research reports. Cone is also the host of Purpose 360 Podcast, which JUST Capital called one of the “must-listen podcasts for the stakeholder economy.”

Today, Cone continues to shape the business world through her leadership at Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. To learn more about Cone and her pioneering work to unite businesses with social impact, click here.

We’re pleased to honor the associates who are the force behind our Recipe for Change. Since 2001, three of our stores in Northeast Seattle have reclaimed and donated almost 1.4 million pounds of edible food to North Helpline. Our store teams carefully cull, sort and pack the food to donate throughout the community, which both minimizes our food waste and provides more supply to the region’s food banks. Thank you, team, for committing to a healthy future and supporting your local communities. 

Learn more in our 2023 ESG Report.

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

Brenda Rios, Presbyterian Night Shelter Vice President of Development, shares about partnering with the Texas Capital team. Hear more about Presbyterian Night Shelter’s mission to break the cycle of homelessness in Tarrant County here.

About Texas Capital

Texas Capital is a full-service financial services firm that delivers customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individual customers. Founded in 1998, the firm is headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, and has built a network of clients across the country. With the ability to service clients through their entire lifecycles, Texas Capital has established commercial banking, consumer banking, investment banking and wealth management capabilities. For more information, please visit www.texascapital.com.

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

To commemorate this important day, Bath & Body Works associate volunteers partnered with the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County to distribute over 15,000 hand soaps to local nonprofit organizations. The donations aim to make proper handwashing more accessible and combat hygiene poverty in central Ohio.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, the Human Service Chamber supports over 190 health and human services nonprofit organizations in the central Ohio area. The hand soap donations in honor of Global Handwashing Day will go to serve Lower Lights Christian Health Center, PrimaryOne Health, Heart of Ohio Family Health, Faith Mission, Maryhaven and Boundless Health.

You can learn more about philanthropy and community outreach at Bath & Body Works at bbwinc.com.

We’re thrilled to be named to Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter list, which recognizes companies who lead on social action, sustainability, and inclusivity issues. We were listed in the General Excellence category of Building a Better Future. Thank you, Fast Company, for the recognition!

Logitech is designing products that fit the needs of the future. Currently, two-thirds of the technology company’s products are made from recycled materials, and the brand plans to be climate-positive by 2030. Through initiatives like the Aurora Collection, Logitech is an example of what executing equity and inclusivity in the gaming industry looks like. Created by a female-led team and made predominantly for women gamers, the project aims to redefine what a gamer looks like through custom products, accessories, and colors.

By Evelyn Mitchell

Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Regions Bank for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list. Earning a spot means that Regions Bank is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is based on analysis of survey responses from over 191,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the financial services and insurance industry.

This year, 89% of associates surveyed said that Regions is a great place to work – 32 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Additional metrics from Great Place to Work’s certification analysis show:

92% of associates agreed that when you join Regions, you are made to feel welcome.agreed that Regions management is honest and ethical in its business practices.91% agreed with the statement: “I am able to take time off from work when I think it’s necessary.”92% agreed with the statement: “I’m proud to tell others I work here.”

The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ Methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 7.5 million employees this year alone. Read the full methodology.

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Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit the careers page on regions.com to search current job listings and to learn more about working at Regions.

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