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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ – There’s a growing need to explore financial creativity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2025 Insights Summary. The annual report developed by the Foundation’s team of VCM experts considers the barriers limiting current investment in nature and the range of innovative solutions that could help overcome them.

“To strengthen nature, we need to strengthen investment in nature. That’s why it’s so critical we limit hurdles for VCM buyers and embrace more creative, collaborative approaches,” said Jeremy Manion, managing director of carbon markets. “In this report, we’re digging into the strategies we believe can help some buyers navigate a lack of technical or financial expertise, reduce risk, lower transaction costs, and ultimately draw more people to this important market.”

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, current investment in nature-based solutions like reforestation is just one-third of the total financing needed to meet climate, biodiversity, and land restoration targets by 2030.

In addition to an analysis of innovative financial opportunities in the VCM, the 2025 Insights Summary also includes a close examination of the state of the VCM, the environmental and economic importance of forest carbon projects, and an outlook for the future of the market.

Visit arborday.org/carbon to download the full report and learn more about how the Arbor Day Foundation can help serve as a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage in the VCM.

The Arbor Day Foundation specializes in fostering strong connections with corporate buyers, investors, project developers, and on-the-ground planting partners to drive tangible impact in critical ecosystems. We are a global leader in transacting forestry carbon credits to reinvest into planting and growing new trees. The organization has retired more than 1.6 million credits on ACR, more than any other nonprofit, and has transacted nearly 10 million credits in total.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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Whirlpool Corporation released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report, detailing progress on its sustainability goals across its product innovation, operational performance and value chain initiatives. The company also introduced updated near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 and a new long-term milestone for 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets reflect continued gains in appliance efficiency and operational emissions reduction and reinforce Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to net zero.

“Sustainability remains core to our company’s future,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “In 2025, we made meaningful progress lowering emissions across our operations and delivering innovative, efficient products that help families save money and use less energy and water every day. Our work reflects our belief that product performance, affordability and sustainability are fundamentally connected, and that belief drives us to continuously improve and create better products for our customers.”

In 2025, Whirlpool Corporation made notable achievements toward its sustainability goals, including:

• Reducing scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 6% compared to 2024 and by 57% since 2021
• Matching 80% of the electricity consumption across their global operational footprint with renewable energy sources
• Launching 100+ products globally, further optimizing efficiency across its product portfolio
• Developing a certified refurbished pilot in the U.S.
• Building on its 27-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity to help build 50 net-zero-energy-ready homes by the end of 2026

Whirlpool Corporation plans to build on this momentum with new goals, all from a 2021 base year:

• Reducing operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 65% by 2030
• Reducing emissions from the use of sold products (Scope 3, Category 11) by 25% by 2030
• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions and key Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050; Scope 3 includes Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) and Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services)

“We remain firmly committed to continued progress in emissions reductions,” said Beat Stocker, senior director of global sustainability at Whirlpool Corporation. “Our updated, independently validated targets align with the latest science and build on our progress to enable practical, business-balanced emissions reductions across our operations, products and supply chain.”

Whirlpool Corporation’s updated targets are supported by ongoing investments in product innovation and efficiency, operational efficiency including renewable energy projects and supplier engagement. The company will continue to share progress through its annual corporate responsibility reporting. The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report is available to view and download here.

Whirlpool Corporation has a long track record of corporate responsibility leadership. In 2003, the company became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to set a global greenhouse gas reduction target. That legacy continues with today’s updated targets, which establish a 2021 base year that reflects the company’s evolving footprint and provides a clear, credible roadmap for continued reductions across operations, products and the value chain. More information on the company’s approach can be found on their Corporate Responsibility Resource Center.

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About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constantpursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchenand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolvingneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reportedapproximately $16 billion in annual net sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas -41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additionalinformation about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Whirlpool Corporation released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report, detailing progress on its sustainability goals across its product innovation, operational performance and value chain initiatives. The company also introduced updated near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 and a new long-term milestone for 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets reflect continued gains in appliance efficiency and operational emissions reduction and reinforce Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to net zero.

“Sustainability remains core to our company’s future,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “In 2025, we made meaningful progress lowering emissions across our operations and delivering innovative, efficient products that help families save money and use less energy and water every day. Our work reflects our belief that product performance, affordability and sustainability are fundamentally connected, and that belief drives us to continuously improve and create better products for our customers.”

In 2025, Whirlpool Corporation made notable achievements toward its sustainability goals, including:

• Reducing scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 6% compared to 2024 and by 57% since 2021
• Matching 80% of the electricity consumption across their global operational footprint with renewable energy sources
• Launching 100+ products globally, further optimizing efficiency across its product portfolio
• Developing a certified refurbished pilot in the U.S.
• Building on its 27-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity to help build 50 net-zero-energy-ready homes by the end of 2026

Whirlpool Corporation plans to build on this momentum with new goals, all from a 2021 base year:

• Reducing operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 65% by 2030
• Reducing emissions from the use of sold products (Scope 3, Category 11) by 25% by 2030
• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions and key Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050; Scope 3 includes Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) and Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services)

“We remain firmly committed to continued progress in emissions reductions,” said Beat Stocker, senior director of global sustainability at Whirlpool Corporation. “Our updated, independently validated targets align with the latest science and build on our progress to enable practical, business-balanced emissions reductions across our operations, products and supply chain.”

Whirlpool Corporation’s updated targets are supported by ongoing investments in product innovation and efficiency, operational efficiency including renewable energy projects and supplier engagement. The company will continue to share progress through its annual corporate responsibility reporting. The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report is available to view and download here.

Whirlpool Corporation has a long track record of corporate responsibility leadership. In 2003, the company became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to set a global greenhouse gas reduction target. That legacy continues with today’s updated targets, which establish a 2021 base year that reflects the company’s evolving footprint and provides a clear, credible roadmap for continued reductions across operations, products and the value chain. More information on the company’s approach can be found on their Corporate Responsibility Resource Center.

View original content here.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constantpursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchenand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolvingneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reportedapproximately $16 billion in annual net sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas -41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additionalinformation about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Whirlpool Corporation released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report, detailing progress on its sustainability goals across its product innovation, operational performance and value chain initiatives. The company also introduced updated near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 and a new long-term milestone for 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets reflect continued gains in appliance efficiency and operational emissions reduction and reinforce Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to net zero.

“Sustainability remains core to our company’s future,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “In 2025, we made meaningful progress lowering emissions across our operations and delivering innovative, efficient products that help families save money and use less energy and water every day. Our work reflects our belief that product performance, affordability and sustainability are fundamentally connected, and that belief drives us to continuously improve and create better products for our customers.”

In 2025, Whirlpool Corporation made notable achievements toward its sustainability goals, including:

• Reducing scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 6% compared to 2024 and by 57% since 2021
• Matching 80% of the electricity consumption across their global operational footprint with renewable energy sources
• Launching 100+ products globally, further optimizing efficiency across its product portfolio
• Developing a certified refurbished pilot in the U.S.
• Building on its 27-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity to help build 50 net-zero-energy-ready homes by the end of 2026

Whirlpool Corporation plans to build on this momentum with new goals, all from a 2021 base year:

• Reducing operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 65% by 2030
• Reducing emissions from the use of sold products (Scope 3, Category 11) by 25% by 2030
• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions and key Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050; Scope 3 includes Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) and Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services)

“We remain firmly committed to continued progress in emissions reductions,” said Beat Stocker, senior director of global sustainability at Whirlpool Corporation. “Our updated, independently validated targets align with the latest science and build on our progress to enable practical, business-balanced emissions reductions across our operations, products and supply chain.”

Whirlpool Corporation’s updated targets are supported by ongoing investments in product innovation and efficiency, operational efficiency including renewable energy projects and supplier engagement. The company will continue to share progress through its annual corporate responsibility reporting. The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report is available to view and download here.

Whirlpool Corporation has a long track record of corporate responsibility leadership. In 2003, the company became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to set a global greenhouse gas reduction target. That legacy continues with today’s updated targets, which establish a 2021 base year that reflects the company’s evolving footprint and provides a clear, credible roadmap for continued reductions across operations, products and the value chain. More information on the company’s approach can be found on their Corporate Responsibility Resource Center.

View original content here.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constantpursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchenand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolvingneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reportedapproximately $16 billion in annual net sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas -41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additionalinformation about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Whirlpool Corporation released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report, detailing progress on its sustainability goals across its product innovation, operational performance and value chain initiatives. The company also introduced updated near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 and a new long-term milestone for 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets reflect continued gains in appliance efficiency and operational emissions reduction and reinforce Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to net zero.

“Sustainability remains core to our company’s future,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “In 2025, we made meaningful progress lowering emissions across our operations and delivering innovative, efficient products that help families save money and use less energy and water every day. Our work reflects our belief that product performance, affordability and sustainability are fundamentally connected, and that belief drives us to continuously improve and create better products for our customers.”

In 2025, Whirlpool Corporation made notable achievements toward its sustainability goals, including:

• Reducing scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 6% compared to 2024 and by 57% since 2021
• Matching 80% of the electricity consumption across their global operational footprint with renewable energy sources
• Launching 100+ products globally, further optimizing efficiency across its product portfolio
• Developing a certified refurbished pilot in the U.S.
• Building on its 27-year relationship with Habitat for Humanity to help build 50 net-zero-energy-ready homes by the end of 2026

Whirlpool Corporation plans to build on this momentum with new goals, all from a 2021 base year:

• Reducing operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 65% by 2030
• Reducing emissions from the use of sold products (Scope 3, Category 11) by 25% by 2030
• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions and key Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050; Scope 3 includes Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) and Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services)

“We remain firmly committed to continued progress in emissions reductions,” said Beat Stocker, senior director of global sustainability at Whirlpool Corporation. “Our updated, independently validated targets align with the latest science and build on our progress to enable practical, business-balanced emissions reductions across our operations, products and supply chain.”

Whirlpool Corporation’s updated targets are supported by ongoing investments in product innovation and efficiency, operational efficiency including renewable energy projects and supplier engagement. The company will continue to share progress through its annual corporate responsibility reporting. The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report is available to view and download here.

Whirlpool Corporation has a long track record of corporate responsibility leadership. In 2003, the company became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to set a global greenhouse gas reduction target. That legacy continues with today’s updated targets, which establish a 2021 base year that reflects the company’s evolving footprint and provides a clear, credible roadmap for continued reductions across operations, products and the value chain. More information on the company’s approach can be found on their Corporate Responsibility Resource Center.

View original content here.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constantpursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchenand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolvingneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reportedapproximately $16 billion in annual net sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas -41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additionalinformation about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Originally published on CVS Health Company News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) in collaboration with Elmington Capital and Cul2vate recently announced a further investment of $120,000 in Cul2vate’s Roots and Roofs initiative, a program designed to connect affordable, stable housing with food security and workforce development in Nashville, Tennessee.

This latest commitment builds on CVS Health’s initial investment in the development of 101 Factory, an affordable housing property that supports individuals and families earning up to 30% to 70% of Area Median Income. Now, CVS Health is expanding on its investment to help ensure residents of 101 Factory and surrounding communities have access to fresh food, workforce training, and the holistic support they need to live healthier lives and reach their full potential.

The Roots and Roofs initiative, powered by Cul2vate, will deliver:

• Food distribution via The Ark: Healthy food boxes delivered to residents identified through surveys and signups, in partnership with The Ark in Pegram, Tennessee.
• Pop-up farmers markets: Seasonal markets at 101 Factory offering farm-grown produce, simple recipes, and nutrition education.
• You-Pick Farm Day: A summer 2026 event where residents are introduced to the farm, engage in hands-on activities, and fill their own boxes with hand-picked produce at Cul2vate’s Buxahatchee Farm.
• Workforce and life transformation: Training and mentorship for individuals overcoming barriers such as homelessness or incarceration, with employment opportunities on the farm and beyond.
• Workforce collaboration with CVS Health: Integration with CVS Health’s Career Skills Lab and Tennessee Department of Labor programs to support pre-apprenticeship and reentry pathways.

This collaboration further demonstrates CVS Health’s commitment to supporting communities across Tennessee. To date, CVS Health has invested more than $36 million in affordable housing across the state, helping to create, preserve and renovate over 2,700 housing units.

“Access to safe, high-quality affordable housing and food stability go hand in hand to impact an individual’s overall health and are essential building blocks in fostering a healthy community,” said Keli Savage, Head of Impact Investments at CVS Health. “This initiative is about more than funding; it’s about showing up, listening, and helping create lasting change where it’s needed most. Through our continued collaboration with Cul2vate, Elmington Capital and local organizations, we’re helping to build a foundation for healthier lives and stronger futures.”

Joey Lankford, Executive Director of Cul2vate said, “I’m excited about this partnership specifically because it allows us to connect the dots with the housing, food and education components of our ministry. It gives us a base for connecting local agriculture production and quality food with affordable housing and employment to create a fundamental holistic way to serve our neighbors in need.”

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About CVS Health

CVS Health® is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer, wherever they are. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members, and a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than 800,000 patients per year. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

Media Contacts
Rebecca Ferrick
FerrickR@CVSHealth.com
 

Originally published on CVS Health Company News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) in collaboration with Elmington Capital and Cul2vate recently announced a further investment of $120,000 in Cul2vate’s Roots and Roofs initiative, a program designed to connect affordable, stable housing with food security and workforce development in Nashville, Tennessee.

This latest commitment builds on CVS Health’s initial investment in the development of 101 Factory, an affordable housing property that supports individuals and families earning up to 30% to 70% of Area Median Income. Now, CVS Health is expanding on its investment to help ensure residents of 101 Factory and surrounding communities have access to fresh food, workforce training, and the holistic support they need to live healthier lives and reach their full potential.

The Roots and Roofs initiative, powered by Cul2vate, will deliver:

• Food distribution via The Ark: Healthy food boxes delivered to residents identified through surveys and signups, in partnership with The Ark in Pegram, Tennessee.
• Pop-up farmers markets: Seasonal markets at 101 Factory offering farm-grown produce, simple recipes, and nutrition education.
• You-Pick Farm Day: A summer 2026 event where residents are introduced to the farm, engage in hands-on activities, and fill their own boxes with hand-picked produce at Cul2vate’s Buxahatchee Farm.
• Workforce and life transformation: Training and mentorship for individuals overcoming barriers such as homelessness or incarceration, with employment opportunities on the farm and beyond.
• Workforce collaboration with CVS Health: Integration with CVS Health’s Career Skills Lab and Tennessee Department of Labor programs to support pre-apprenticeship and reentry pathways.

This collaboration further demonstrates CVS Health’s commitment to supporting communities across Tennessee. To date, CVS Health has invested more than $36 million in affordable housing across the state, helping to create, preserve and renovate over 2,700 housing units.

“Access to safe, high-quality affordable housing and food stability go hand in hand to impact an individual’s overall health and are essential building blocks in fostering a healthy community,” said Keli Savage, Head of Impact Investments at CVS Health. “This initiative is about more than funding; it’s about showing up, listening, and helping create lasting change where it’s needed most. Through our continued collaboration with Cul2vate, Elmington Capital and local organizations, we’re helping to build a foundation for healthier lives and stronger futures.”

Joey Lankford, Executive Director of Cul2vate said, “I’m excited about this partnership specifically because it allows us to connect the dots with the housing, food and education components of our ministry. It gives us a base for connecting local agriculture production and quality food with affordable housing and employment to create a fundamental holistic way to serve our neighbors in need.”

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About CVS Health

CVS Health® is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer, wherever they are. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members, and a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than 800,000 patients per year. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

Media Contacts
Rebecca Ferrick
FerrickR@CVSHealth.com