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United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) released its 2022 Impact Report (PDF), detailing the Credit Union’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. UNFCU’s positive impact advanced 14 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key achievements in support of the UN SDGs:

100% climate neutral since 2016Updated investment policies to prohibit investments in tobacco, firearms, and fossil fuel industriesExpansion of United in Sustainability (UIS) Network to 100 credit unions132% increase in the number of accounts across all green products12 years’ active membership in the UN Global Compact5 strategic initiatives completed by Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programsUNFCU Foundation empowered more than 13,300 women and youth in marginalized communities

“At this midway point for collective global action on achieving the UN SDGs, we are committed to prioritizing positive change in the communities we serve,” said Yma Gordon, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact at UNFCU, and Executive Director of the UNFCU Foundation. “Our CSR is guided by the UN SDGs and is a reflection of and commitment to our members’ work globally.”

Last year, for example, UNFCU expanded the UIS Network it founded for credit unions and their associations beyond North America. UNFCU’s staff also conducted more than 6,000 volunteer hours working on internal and external sustainability initiatives.

“From shaping allyship and supplier diversity programs to regularly convening our industry on environmental, social, and governance (ESG), 2022 was a year of action,” said Prasad Surapaneni, Co-Executive Sponsor of UNFCU’s CSR Program. “With this momentum, we aim to contribute even more to advancing the UN SDGs.”

Philanthropy is one of three focus areas for UNFCU’s CSR. The UNFCU Foundation, an accredited New York-based nonprofit corporation, invested $1 million in poverty alleviation for women and youth, and humanitarian relief efforts. Against the backdrop of socio-economic and geopolitical uncertainty, UNFCU Foundation supported critical access to education, health care, and jobs training.

UNFCU developed its 2022 Impact Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In close collaboration with Greenhouse Gas Accounting specialists, the Credit Union tracked emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol standard.

About United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU)

UNFCU is the member-owned credit union of the United Nations community, dedicated to providing financial peace of mind. UNFCU was founded in 1947 and serves more than 200,000 members across the globe. In 2015, it established the UNFCU Foundation, which has a mission to sustain the path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and youth. You can learn more in the UNFCU 2022 Impact Report (PDF).

For media questions, contact: Elisabeth Philippe, UNFCU, +1 347‑686‑6776, mobile: +1 347-510-4036, or ephilippe@unfcu.com

View the full LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report

Businesses can play an important role in positively impacting communities inside and outside their own fencelines. Stakeholders like consumers, investors and employees increasingly expect companies to have a defined purpose. Purpose-driven businesses can derive many benefits from having a clearly articulated vision, from tapping new income streams, to enhancing operational efficiency and attracting and retaining outstanding talent. According to a recent study, purpose-driven companies also achieve higher gains in market share and grow three times faster than their competitors on average.1 A recent World Economic Forum report also found that businesses with a clear purpose did better at protecting people and the planet and were more likely to inspire trust.2

At LyondellBasell, we are creating solutions for everyday sustainable living, working to ensure the safety and well-being of our colleagues by holding ourselves to the highest standards, embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity and respect among our global colleagues and in our communities and aligning our suppliers’ values with our own.

OUR GOALS 

Operate safely every day and with zero incidents, zero injuries and zero accidentsAchieve gender parity in senior leadership globally by 2032 • Achieve general population ratio of people from underrepresented groups in U.S. senior leadership by 2032Assess a minimum of 70% of our key suppliers globally using sustainability criteria by 2025

OUR APPROACH 

Keep our employees, contractors, customers and neighbors safeAdvance our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy that holds leaders accountable, drives change and delivers meaningful resultsInvest in programs and support policies that strengthen our communities, our planet and tomorrow’s workforceCollaborate for meaningful impact and accelerate our progress and learning from others

OUR GOAL: OPERATE SAFELY EVERY DAY AND WITH ZERO INCIDENTS, ZERO INJURIES AND ZERO ACCIDENTS

The health and safety of our people and the communities where we operate are our top priorities. Our safety standards apply to everyone involved in our business, including employees, contractors and suppliers performing work at our sites. LyondellBasell facilities are among the safest in our industry, with consistent top decile safety performance compared with other large and medium-sized companies belonging to the American Chemistry Council.

We closely monitor safety risks, thoroughly investigate incidents and near misses and take corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. We prioritize recognizing and mitigating potential hazards in the workplace to stop incidents and injuries before they happen. We conduct risk assessments for potentially hazardous work. These assessments range from safety checklists to formal job hazard analyses, as appropriate.

GoalZERO 

A key tenant of our culture is what we call GoalZERO. GoalZERO is our commitment to operating safely with zero injuries and zero process safety, product safety and environmental incidents. We cultivate a GoalZERO mindset with clear standards, regular communication, training, targeted campaigns and events, including our annual Global Safety Day where all employees devote one day to enhance their learning about safety at work and at home.

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) indicators are monitored continuously using a performance dashboard. Every manufacturing site sets goals to improve process safety and occupational safety and reduce environmental incidents.

Our commitment to GoalZERO is championed at every level of the company and is overseen by the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Committee of our Board. Excellent safety culture starts at the top with senior leaders, including the CEO. Managers at each manufacturing site meet regularly to review safety performance and discuss issues relevant to their plant. HSE awareness teams evaluate incidents and find ways to prevent them in the future. Group meetings at offices and sites typically start with a safety message.

We are extremely proud of our safety performance in 2022. Our Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) was 0.12, a record low performance and top decile for our industry. A total of 21 manufacturing sites achieved more than 1 million safe work hours. A total of 97 locations reached at least one year without a recordable injury. Noteworthy examples in the U.S. include our Texas sites in Bayport (6 million hours) and La Porte (5 million hours), along with our Houston Refinery (4 million hours). In the Netherlands, the Botlek and Maasvlakte site reached 4 million hours without an incident. Our Lake Charles, Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene Joint Venture has gone 5 million hours without a recordable injury, and our Global Projects team which develops and executes major capital projects at our manufacturing sites achieved 6 million safe work hours.

FOUNDATION OF GOALZERO

EXCELLENCE 

GoalZERO success requires commitment and engagement from each of usWe work safely and do our best because it is the right thing to do

OWNERSHIP 

Each of us has a responsibility to ourselves, to each other and our families in GoalZEROI must control what I can control and do what I can do to build GoalZERO

TEAMWORK 

Everyone is valued not only for what we do, but for who we areWe are one team engaged in GoalZERO because we care about each other

1 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/marketing-and-sales-operations/global-marketing-trends/2020/purpose-driven-companies.html/#endnote-3

2 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/11/4-ways-purpose-into-profitability/

For information about the factors that could impact our forward-looking statements, please see page two of the LyondellBasell Sustainability Report.

View the full LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report

How does this Massachusetts organization help those with intellectual disabilities and autism achieve independence?

With “just a little bit of tech.”

South Shore Supportive Services (SSSS), based in Weymouth, MA, provides resources for individuals and their families through respite and home care. Served by the Department of Developmental Services and by MA Health, the agencies work together to run several different supportive programs.

“From family to individual to employment service programs, we focus on individuals’ achievements versus the barriers they face due to their disabilities,” says Amy Pratt, Development and Special Projects Coordinator.

“There have been so many advances in recent years that the breadth of support available now is really amazing.”

Just over a year ago, and in response to a shrinking pool of qualified applicants, SSSS embarked on a new direction focused on assistive technology and remote supports. The pilot project resulted in the establishment of a short-term respite apartment, intended to create an environment for independent living and offer families a break from their full-time care duties.

The apartment in Cohasset is equipped with a plethora of technology to help individuals—from automatic medication dispensers to door cameras to a smart 12-in-1 countertop oven.

Most innovative, however, is a remote platform installed into the room that offers a two-way communication device to reach an SSSS staff person if needed. Individuals can program the remote to provide any reminders they need to live independently, such as taking medication at set times and remembering to call mom.

“Ultimately, we want people to get used to trying these things on their own and getting help from staff remotely,” says Pratt.

In 2022, Enbridge made a $20,000 Fueling Futures donation to South Shore Supportive Services as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities. The grant follows a $50,000 donation in 2021, which saw Enbridge fund the first year’s rent for the respite apartment during its pilot stage.

Pratt envisions the apartment project growing beyond the current model of offering two-night stays, although it does also serve a dual purpose as a training site during the week.

As demand grows annually for the support services, the payoff of seeing the impact that SSSS respite care has on families becomes even more meaningful.

“We recently set an individual up with remote support and his parents were able to go out for the first time in their lives,” she says. “It’s just so exciting.”

Originally published on TriplePundit

Red meat farming is not typically at the top of the environmental balance sheet. But farmers and policymakers in New Zealand are doing their best to change that, with government efforts like the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions and industry standards like the New Zealand Farm Assurance Program. Industry organizations, like Beef + Lamb New Zealand, work with farmers to implement sustainable agriculture methods that produce some of the world’s best beef and lamb, while also ensuring the health of their lands and environment for future generations.

So, what do the country’s sustainable agriculture standards and strategies look like, and what can the rest of the world learn from them? We spoke with leaders in New Zealand’s agricultural sector to find out.

Creating harmony with the land

Silver Fern Farms, a cooperative of 16,000 New Zealand sheep, cattle and deer farmers, is just one example of the export brands Beef + Lamb New Zealand works with that takes its stake in regenerative and sustainable agriculture seriously.

“New Zealand farm systems are built on understanding underlying natural capital and matching different types of animals in a grazing context to what grows on those farms,” said Matt Harcombe, sustainability manager at Silver Fern Farms. “We call that the grass curve.”

Put simply, the grass curve refers to how much grass is available for livestock grazing throughout the year, based on seasonality, biodiversity, and weather patterns like droughts and heat waves. Operating in alignment with the grass curve means farmers must pay close attention to a number of factors related to how their operations impact land and water ecosystems — including water quality and quantity, biodiversity, and soil health.

“Nature-positive [farming] resonates with us because it’s about looking after our soils, our pastures and our waterways,” said Jeff Cleveland of Brae-Lynn Farm, one of Silver Fern Farms’ supplier partners. “It’s about knowing the limitations of our farm and land, and farming within those limitations, not exceeding what it’s capable of.”

For example, Jeff and his wife, Diane, pay specific attention to propagating native trees on their property, which helps improve water quality and biodiversity as well as sequester carbon. Collecting and planting seeds from native tree species, such as Kopis (Cabbage trees), Lemonwood and Toe Toe, that grow well improves water filtration in low-lying wetland areas while attracting more native birds to the farm.

Jeff and Diane are also quite mindful of their soil health and haven’t cultivated the soil on their farm in 35 years. Rather, they direct drill which not only helps them conserve moisture on the property, but also ensures they retain enough organic matter in their soil to do so.

The couple’s strategy boils down to looking at the farm as a holistic ecosystem and understanding how that ecosystem fits together. It’s not just the animals they raise, but also the entire environment in which they raise them that creates a better-quality product and a more sustainable farm system.

The strategies behind sustainable farm management

While sustainable agriculture has inherently been imbued within Silver Fern Farms ethos, its formal approach to sustainability as we know it now commenced in 2016 and has ramped up in the last two years with a definitive sustainability action plan, including stringent nature-based and circularity targets for the company’s operations and supply chain, alongside a strong emphasis on transparency.

Many of the strategies that support suppliers to improve are based on what the Indigenous Māori people of New Zealand have practiced for centuries, “We are thinking about the long-term, 100-year vision and treading lightly on water, soil and restoring nature,” Harcombe said. “The Māori worldview is that we’re borrowing from the Earth. Our role is to give back and restore, very much in line with emerging and defined regenerative practices.”

Last year, Silver Fern Farms created the Māori development framework to further its implementation of Indigenous learnings. Staffed by long-term, in-house employees, this growing team looks to extend native knowledge of New Zealand’s soils and ecosystems out to a broader company approach to sustainability.

Leading by example

To do that, Silver Fern Farms discloses the full lifecycle emissions of the Net Carbon Zero meat products it produces — meeting international standards for carbon removals on participating farms and making direct payments to farmers to recognize and incentivize the role of vegetation in helping to mitigate the immediate impact of climate change.

“We want to create a halo of understanding around all of the aspects of sustainable red meat production,” Harcombe explained. “It must have integrity. We want to be super clear on what we have done, what challenges we have ahead and what we are doing and plan to do about them. We want to lead by doing.”

Scaling the use of robust sustainable agriculture standards helps to ensure New Zealand’s natural resources, including the lush rolling hills it’s known for, can be preserved for generations to come. “From a New Zealand farm context, deeply understanding your natural resources and their limitations and matching your needs to them so you can use fewer inputs over time, that means a happy environment and happy animals,” Harcombe said.

New Zealand may be uniquely placed to take advantage of abundant natural resources, a supportive regulatory environment and a powerful Indigenous voice, but leading by example may be the strongest factor in a nation of humble people. “Kiwis [or New Zealanders] don’t like blowing our own horn, and as farmers, we like to sit in the back corner,” Cleveland said. “But we need to start telling our story.” If their story is about teaching the world how to farm in harmony with the land, it is a story worth listening to.

This article series is sponsored by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team.

Image courtesy of Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Rayonier grows more than 30 million seedlings every year in the rich soils of our Elberta, Alabama, tree nursery. The Rayonier Seedlings team produces seedlings designed to thrive in our forests across the U.S South. A healthy seedling should have robust roots, plentiful foliage and a large caliper, which is the diameter of the young trees’ woody stems. We strive to replant our forests within a year of harvesting mature trees.

For more than 60 years, Rayonier has produced its own seedlings to ensure the sustainability of our forests for generations to come.

1930s: Rayonier plants its first stand of trees in Nassau County, Florida. From now on, our approach to forestry will be as much about planting as it is about cutting. The nursery will later move to Glennville, Georgia, and then to Elberta, Alabama.1955: We open Morgan Nursery, our first seedling nursery, in Nassau County, Florida. Nextdoor to the nursery, we set out to improve our trees’ growth and disease resistance, establishing one of the first seed orchards in the U.S. South.1957: Our East Coast Genetic Resource Center is established, a pioneer in tree improvement research and breeding techniques. This program continues to be a key component in Rayonier’s forest management program today.2009: We plant our billionth tree. We continue to plant more than 30 million trees every year.

We invite you to visit https://www.rayonier.com/our-businesses/forestry/seedlings/ to take a video tour of the Rayonier seedling nursery as we go from planting the seeds to shipping fullgrown seedlings to our forests.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 7, 2023 /3BL/ – Tetra Pak is expanding its services to boost efficiency for food and beverage producers. The aim is to reduce loss in food production, from raw material to water usage and waste disposal. This comes as the company has been recognised by Kepner Tregoe with an award for Excellence. The recognition is for implementing problem solving methods in food packaging manufacturing.

Part of the broader problem facing the food supply chain is loss. Across the globe1, approximately 14 percent of the world’s food, valued at $400 billion is lost on an annual basis between harvest, production, and the retail market2. Food loss also means loss of water. The World Resources Institute cites that, inside the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted every year worldwide is approximately 45 trillion gallons of water.

Roberto Franchitti, Executive VP, Services at Tetra Pak, says: “We all have a part to play. We are stepping up our efforts to help tackle loss in food manufacturing, for instance improving performance of machines, minimising failures that could result in production stopping and a consequent loss of food, focusing on refurbishing existing equipment, upgrading, and reselling used machines to ensure that nothing goes to waste. This ultimately contributes towards responsible production and circular economy.“

Tetra Pak’s suite of waste reduction solutions includes consumables, plant components and upgrades, such as water filtration solutions and consumables for wastewater reduction at various areas in a customer plant. Meanwhile its asset management solutions for equipment incorporates Customised Outcome-based Solutions, Maintenance Units and Remote Support. Ultimately, this increases the uptime of the equipment, reduces response time alongside repairs and reuse to prolong the equipment lifetime.

Sasha Ilyukhin, Global VP Processing Services and Services Solutions at Tetra Pak says: “In the Americas, 8 food producers that use Tetra Pak Expert Services to optimise operational performance, all combined, reduced CO2 emissions by 7.62 kilotons, which is equivalent to 9% of their total plant emissions”. This is encouraging to see, and we will continue to deploy these services in more markets.“

Matthieu Coupeau, Senior Consultant at Kepner Tregoe, says: “We are delighted to honour Tetra Pak for its outstanding performance. The issues resolution skills, which help to enhance performance and address challenges confronting food and packaging manufacturing are particularly impressive.”

Kepner Tregoe award ceremony will be held on the 28th of July in New York.

Media contacts

Tetra Pak Contact: 
Zoe Ngobeni 
Tel: +39 346 370 0470 
Uzothile.Ngobeni@tetrapak.com

Brands2Life Contact 
Molly Hall 
Tel: +44 20 3927 5937 
Molly.hall@brands2life.com

[1] FAO food loss and waste

[2] Boston Consulting Group

CINCINNATI, July 7, 2023 /3BL/ – Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The report is an annual update on the Company’s progress against its five sustainability priorities: keeping the customer at the center, strengthening its communities, delivering on its commitment to employees, promoting inclusion and diversity, and addressing climate change.

In addition to the 2022 Sustainability Report, Fifth Third has published indices aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative, SASB standards and Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. The indices are published as part of the Company’s commitment to provide transparency and data aligned to industry standards for all of its stakeholders.

“It’s an honor for Fifth Third to report its progress in advancing sustainability,” said Kala Gibson, executive vice president and chief corporate responsibility officer. “We are innovative, inclusive and intentional in the development and execution of our sustainability priorities, all of which align with our purpose to improve lives and the well-being of our communities while we continue striving to be the one bank people most value and trust.”

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report spotlights the following categories:

■ Customers: Fifth Third pairs a commitment to outstanding customer service with innovative and inclusive products and services that benefit lives and improve businesses. This is highlighted by the Bank’s award-winning Fifth Third Momentum® Banking accounts and features that enable customers to get paid up to two days early and Extra Time® to avoid overdraft fees. The Bank eliminated non-sufficient funds fees for all accounts in 2022 and Fifth Third was named to Fortune’s inaugural list of the America’s Most Innovative Companies.

■ Corporate responsibility: Fifth Third cares deeply about the communities it serves. The Bank is building stronger communities and improving economic mobility by building affordable housing, providing essential job training and financial education. It has delivered $2.7 billion of its $2.8 billion Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion Initiative, including over $100 million toward its transformative $180 million Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program. The Bank achieved its goal for 10% of its supplier spending to go to diverse suppliers. In 2022, Fifth Third received an “Outstanding” CRA rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

■ Employees: Fifth Third believes its employees, along with the service they provide to the Bank’s customers and communities, are what sets it apart. The Bank strives to provide its employees with a world-class work environment, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. In 2022, the Bank raised its minimum wage to $20 per hour and provided a wage adjustment for our first four job levels, resulting in more than 40% of the workforce receiving a midyear compensation increase. We also transitioned to a new flexible PTO policy, which includes paid time off for volunteering.

■ Planet: Fifth Third integrates environmental sustainability into all aspects of its business to create long-term value for its customers and strengthen its communities. Dividend Finance, the financial technology lender acquired by Fifth Third, has grown to be the third-largest residential solar lender in the U.S. Fifth Third delivered $14 billion in 2022 toward its environmental and social finance target of $100 billion through 2030. It’s now over 27% toward that goal. As part of its six bold goals for operational sustainability, the Bank installed solar panels and EV charging ports at certain branches in 2022.

■ Governance: A strong governance program is the foundation for a sustainable and well governed company. Fifth Third was recognized by Ethisphere for the fourth time as among the world’s most ethical companies. In 2022, the Bank was one of only two U.S. banks to earn such recognition. The Bank is steadfastly committed to always acting in a matter that merits public trust and confidence.

About Fifth Third

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.

Originally published on GoDaddy Life

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do at GoDaddy?

Hello! My name is Tanishq Mor and I am a Software Development Engineer at GoDaddy. I am a recent international student graduate from Arizona State University, where I studied computer science. I enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking and surfing, and am passionate about wildlife and photography. I started as an intern at GoDaddy, working with the Query Service Team in Partners. Now, I contribute to the development of the query service, providing crucial customer data to the data-lake. GoDaddy’s commitment to employee growth and development has provided me with continuous learning opportunities, and the supportive work environment has fostered my personal and professional growth. I appreciate the company’s focus on work-life balance, allowing me to pursue my passions outside of work.

What was your favorite part of your GoDaddy internship?

My favorite part of the GoDaddy internship was the opportunity to work on a meaningful project that contributed to a better community. Specifically, I worked on developing a plugin to detect videos containing CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) data. Being able to identify such content and take immediate action, including contacting the Security Team and pursuing legal actions, was incredibly rewarding. This project not only provided value to the team but also helped create a safer online environment. Another great bonus of being a part of the GoDaddy internship was all of the amazing free swag! I was getting new items basically every week!

You are a part of GD Next. Do you mind telling us a little bit about the Employee Resource Group (ERG), and how it’s impacted your experience at GoDaddy?

GD Next has been a valuable asset during my journey at GoDaddy. I found out about the ERG when I was going through my internship in 2022 and have been a part of it ever since. GD Next has been instrumental in providing valuable resources and support for personal and professional growth. The ERG offers webinars and workshops that equip us with essential skills to thrive within the company. Some of the topics covered include: guidance on midterm reviews, mentorship programs, buddy programs, and much more. This allows us to advance as individuals, and in turn, flourish in our career.

What advice would you give other individuals, starting out at GoDaddy?

My biggest piece of advice for individuals starting out at GoDaddy is to take advantage of the resources we’re provided. GoDaddy is a very inclusive place with welcoming people. Do not be afraid to make connections with them! Even if the people you speak to cannot help you with a specific topic, they will connect you with someone who can. For example, I was interested in Product Management, and was able to get connected with a Product Manager, as soon as I asked. She was very helpful, as she laid out the details on how to be a Product Manager, what to look for, and squeezed me in for customer reviews and research. So, take advantage of the supportive environment, tap into the knowledge and experience of others, and embrace the opportunities for additional learning and professional growth at GoDaddy.

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 7, 2023 /3BL/ – Family-owned spirits company Bacardi is celebrating the 160th anniversary of MARTINI®, the leading vermouth and sparkling wine brand, with a series of events and launches that will build on its legacy as an icon of Italian style and culture.

Since 1863, MARTINI has been a pioneering presence in the world of drinks and in cocktail culture thanks to its Italian craftsmanship, Italian quality and Italian taste. Aperitivo would not be aperitivo without MARTINI.

This year is also the 30th anniversary of MARTINI joining the Bacardi portfolio of premium wines and spirits. Since Bacardi, a family-owned company that recently marked its own 160th anniversary, acquired the Martini & Rossi Group in 1993, MARTINI has been part of a growing portfolio of iconic brands which today includes BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, ST-GERMAIN® liqueur and, of course, BACARDĺ® rum.

“For 160 years, MARTINI has been an icon of Italian culture while continuously evolving, innovating and inspiring each new generation. What’s stayed constant is a commitment to craftsmanship, quality and exceptional taste. As we celebrate this milestone for MARTINI, we continue to make MARTINI a modern, Italian lifestyle brand, that we can continue to be proud of while carrying its legacy for future generations.”

Mahesh Madhavan, CEO of Bacardi Limited

The 160th anniversary of MARTINI is being celebrated in a number of exciting ways:

New MARTINI global campaign – ‘160 years of Italian taste’ draws inspiration from the legacy of MARTINI as a symbol of Italian style and culture. The campaign brings together the brand’s heritage and its vision for the future with imagery that illustrates how the brand is moving into a new era. The new creative reflects consumers’ changing drinking habits – the brand’s newest innovation, MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo is front and center and represents how MARTINI is meeting the demand for the rise in mindful drinking, while remaining grounded in aperitivo culture;

First ever aged MARTINI vermouth – MARTINI Maestro 36, demonstrates the brand’s constant drive to innovate and create new experiences for every generation. MARTINI Maestro 36 is aged for 36 months to create an exceptional, super-premium expression of the classic vermouth. Created by MARTINI Master Blender, Beppe Musso, Maestro 36 captures 160 years of vermouth-making expertise in a limited edition of only 2,000 bottles. To celebrate the Italian hospitality industry’s support for MARTINI over 160 years, Maestro 36 is available exclusively in bars and restaurants in Italy;

MARTINI Pop-Up Bar at DAZI Milano – Everyone in Milan, the style capital of Italy, is invited to join the celebration by visiting this special pop-up MARTINI bar. Enjoy an unforgettable MARTINI aperitivo in an unforgettable venue, open until July 4;

MARTINI postage stamp – The Italian Government is celebrating 160 years of MARTINI and 160 years of an iconic brand proudly Made in Italy with the release of a MARTINI postage stamp, available at post offices across Italy starting in July;

Terrazza MARTINI influencers digitized for future generations – A collection of 30,000 photographs taken at the Terrazza MARTINI since its opening in 1958 is being preserved for future generations in the first corporate digitization project supported by the Italgas Heritage Lab. The collection captures generations of celebrities and influencers at Milan’s most fashionable destination.

Founded in 1863 by entrepreneur Alessandro Martini and herbalist Luigi Rossi, MARTINI has a legacy that goes far beyond the world of drinks. MARTINI has left its mark on everything from culture to sport. Hollywood stars and artists have collaborated with MARTINI to create legendary advertising campaigns; Terrazza MARTINI parties have influenced generations of style leaders; and the now classic MARTINI racing stripes are famous around the world.

MARTINI can look back on an extraordinary legacy and look forward to a future full of new innovations.

For generations, MARTINI has cared for the environment, for suppliers and their communities. The brand’s sustainability milestones are a reflection of Bacardi and its mission to be the most environmentally responsible global spirits company. Back in 1987, L’Osservatorio MARTINI – the MARTINI Observatory – was established in Northern Italy as a center dedicated to promoting sustainable farming methods. And in just the last year, MARTINI has been using solar energy to power the distillation of its botanicals and 100% of the wineries for the entire MARTINI portfolio have been certified sustainable.

Helping to achieve these sustainability milestones is newly appointed Master of Botanicals, Alessandro Garneri and MARTINI Master Blender, Beppe Musso. Only the eighth Master Blender in the 160-year history of MARTINI, Beppe has been instrumental in the creation of contemporary vermouth MARTINI Fiero, a 100% natural blend of citrus, bittersweet orange and crisp white wines, as well as the deliciously complex MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo range.

“This year, MARTINI is celebrating its 160th birthday but we are still young. Our knowledge and experience grows with each new generation and that is reflected in the quality and taste of every MARTINI drink and in our commitment to sustainable practices that will secure our future for the next 160 years. That’s what really excites me – our future legacy. This is only the beginning.”

Beppe Musso, MARTINI Master Blender

About MARTINI
One of the most iconic brands in the world, MARTINI® is the leading name in Italian winemaking and a purveyor of the highest quality vermouths and sparkling wines. The award- winning, vibrant and bittersweet taste of the MARTINI range is the result of secret blends of more than 40 botanicals sourced from the finest locations across the globe. First created in 1863 in Turin, Italy, the MARTINI portfolio today includes: MARTINI Fiero, MARTINI Riserva Speciale Rubino, Ambrato & Bitter, MARTINI Bianco, Rosato, Rosso & Extra Dry, MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Vibrante & Floreale, MARTINI Asti, Prosecco & Rosé Extra Dry. For more information, please visit www.martini.com or @martini on all social media platforms.

MARTINI and the ball & bar logo are trademarks. MARTINI is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes internationally recognized spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 161 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs approximately 9,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.

As of the end of 2022, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, offered 1,860+ Greener Alternative Products in its Life Science portfolio. It’s an impressive achievement that traces its beginnings back to the late 1990s.

Life Science processes frequently require the use of highly hazardous chemicals. A group of colleagues, including Dr. Ettigounder (Samy) Ponnusamy, Fellow & Global Manager, Green Chemistry, wanted to create meaningful products while also reducing environmental harm to the planet. The collaboration that Samy kickstarted at Sigma-Aldrich, which was acquired by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in 2015, resulted in the first Greener Alternative Product in 2007 and has continued to expand ever since.

Following the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, Samy and like-minded colleagues collaborated to embed sustainability into the company’s products. The harmonization of Green Chemistry with product data led to the birth of the proprietary DOZN™ tool. DOZN™ uses the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry to transparently evaluate the relative greenness of chemicals and chemical processes. It is a free online tool that enables users to quantitively identify greener alternatives for their products or processes, without sacrificing quality or quantity.

Not only is DOZN™ used internally to re-engineer existing products, but it is also used worldwide in academia and across the Life Science industry and has so far been embedded into University curricula at four major universities. To date, the tool has been cited 78 times in scientific papers and viewed almost 18,000 times, with over 1,800 DOZN™ users. The tool helps users collect data on product or process sustainability and quantify the environmental impact of their work without sacrificing quality.

Learn more about the company’s Greener Products & Solutions initiatives by visiting its sustainability and social business innovation webpage.