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In 2020 VMware teamed up with Howard University to expose students to VMware’s Telecommunications technology and the Telco industry at large. The school, located in Washington, D.C., is one of nearly a hundred historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States.

In partnership with Howard’s School of Business Information Systems department, our collective vision is to build the first Telco-focused program at an HBCU. VMware is a leader in this space with technologies like Telco Cloud Automation and Telco Cloud Platform. Over the past three years, we have worked with many teams across the company to begin the foundational work for the program’s funding. We have not achieved that goal yet; that work is still ongoing! However, there is progress to celebrate.

Thanks to our Service Provider and Edge Business Unit (SEBU), we funded a $300K grant that gives us the opportunity to expose Howard students to VMware and our Telco work. We also just completed a 2-year successful mentorship program. That mentorship program is part of a two-phased approach to student engagement and exposure. By giving cohorts access to telco professionals and VMware industry executives we are building brand awareness while also introducing Howard students to a new industry that needs diverse talent.

Supported by VMware’s employee resource group, Black@VMware, we’ve also created and delivered a 3-day DevOps Class to expose students to GitOps methodologies using VMware Tanzu, Github, and bit of HTML coding. The students developed a resume website built using GitOps practices. Check out the lab here.

But perhaps best of all, we hired two talented students, now professionals, into SEBU because of our vision and continued efforts to expand our relationship. Our larger plan is to leverage our success at Howard as a model to engage other HBCUs in developing additional Telco industry-focused programs. Building a telco program of this kind, is a first for VMware and the Howard School of Business. Our vision is to build a repeatable model to engage the HBCU community and build VMware Telco-focused centers of excellence that promote exposure to students and diversity in the Telco industry.

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When Jamari Brooks was looking for a new job last fall, he knew he wanted his future employer to have a few key qualities. As he perused pharmaceutical companies’ job postings, he kept a look out for diversity in leadership, the potential for personal career growth and a commitment to helping improve the lives of people and the health of the world.

It was through Gilead’s relationship with the National Black MBA Association that he encountered the company. Gilead checked all his boxes, but it was the interview process that really cinched the deal for Jamari. Jasmine Pree Hameth, Senior Director of Corporate Function and Strategic Talent Sourcing at Gilead, connected him with diverse, executive-level Gilead staff so he could learn about their experiences at the company – which, Jamari says, had an impact.

“Before I even started, Jasmine set me up with people within Gilead that I could build networks with and potentially work with,” Jamari says. “It didn’t feel like they were checking a box hiring me. It was an authentic recruitment process. I thought ‘this is where I need to be, no question about it’.”

Today, Jamari works in Sourcing and Procurement at Gilead, where he helps research teams identify and purchase equipment that allows them to create new medications. His experience joining Gilead represents one of several efforts the company is focusing on to hire new, top talent with the belief that diversity drives performance and innovation and helps shape an inclusive culture.

For the past three years, Gilead’s Talent Acquisition team has focused on a multi-year set of commitments to increase diversity within the organization’s workforce by building relationships with, and by hiring diverse talent from, universities and institutions such as the National Black MBA Association, the National Society of Black Engineers, the National Sales Network and a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

As another part of the recruiting strategy, Gilead also launched a Programming Academy, a four-month program that draws in early and pre-career underrepresented and diverse talent to train them in how to do pharmaceutical programming. This ranges from the curation of data, which means handling data gaps and errors, and analytical programming, which reveals scientific discoveries embedded in data.

Talent Acquisition’s efforts are largely focused on building partnerships outside of Gilead’s backyard, to ensure that the California-based company finds diverse talent across the United States. Jamari works remotely from Chicago, and the Programming Academy is based in North Carolina.

Gilead’s Programming Academy 
The Programming Academy is how Adashi Odama discovered Gilead. She graduated with a master’s degree in public health last year, and as part of her job hunt attended a Gilead virtual event. It sparked her interest, and when she saw an application online for the academy, she applied. “I always like a new environment, something that’s a challenge,” she explains. “I’m very interested in data analysis and I do a lot of programming that involves statistics. I thought I could go for it.”

Michael Neece, the head of Gilead’s Programming Academy, says he created it to fill the gaps in knowledge that he recognized when he started in the pharmaceutical programming world. “We just kind of stumbled into the industry,” he says of himself and the two chief instructors. “Hopefully, we’re removing some of the barriers to being really successful in the program by having created what we wish we had when we joined.”

The Academy offered Adashi a unique opportunity to learn on the job, tackling everything from clinical trials to drug production to Food and Drug Administration rules and regulations. She also learned SAS, a programming software she previously had no experience with.

The training nurtured Adashi’s love of statistics and allowed her to focus in on her desire to make a difference. “Once you start to get into statistics, you realize that it tells you pretty much everything,” she says. “I think it’s a very tangible way to understand health problems, to see exactly what needs to be fixed or what should be addressed.”

When Adashi graduated from the Programming Academy last October, she was offered a job with Gilead’s inflammation team. “It definitely prepared me for what I’m currently doing,” she says of the academy. “I was given the confidence to believe that I could be successful. It laid a very solid foundation, and now I feel I’m able to learn more.”

Adashi and Jamari came from different backgrounds, pursued different degrees and lived in different parts of the country. But their commitment to personal growth, and to doing work that makes a difference, is a uniting force that brought them to Gilead.

“Gilead is a company that really values innovation and empowering employees,” Jamari says. “You can create a fingerprint at the company quickly. It’s been awesome to experience.”

Learn more about Gilead Careers.

Originally published by Gilead Sciences

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining McDonald’s partners at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) at their congressional reception in D.C. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Representative Jim Baird (R-IN), and other stakeholders to discuss the importance of conservation programs in the upcoming Farm Bill. Organizations like FFAR provide critical support for public-private partnerships that are investing in regenerative agriculture and building more sustainable supply chains.

As a part of our ongoing efforts to become net zero by 2050, McDonald’s has collaborated with FFAR on a number of projects focused on enhancing the welfare of our poultry, promoting judicious antibiotic use in our livestock, using adaptive multi-paddock grazing to mimic natural grazing patterns in our beef supply chain, and much more. These sustainable actions and the vital work of FFAR are helping to create a brighter future for farmers, producers, and consumers in an ever-changing world.

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Originally published in Pathway to Premier: 2022 Integrated Report

Entergy’s 2022 Integrated Report focuses on a number of key sustainability and ESG initiatives, including our sustainability strategy. Read on for an overview of Entergy’s approach to sustainability and view our full report at integratedreport.entergy.com.

At Entergy, measuring our success starts with how well our customers and communities are thriving. In 2022, we amplified our longstanding initiative to improve lives, build businesses and create prosperity through a number of customer and community assistance programs. 

Assistance with high bills 
Higher than usual temperatures last summer drove record energy usage, and this combined with higher natural gas prices and storm recovery costs produced higher electric bills. To help ease the burden, we worked closely with our regulators on a series of measures including applying shareholder donations to all Entergy operating companies for bill payment assistance programs. Those donations and our ongoing The Power to Care program accounted for $10 million in assistance. 

We waived late payment fees for eligible residential customers, and we waived credit card payment fees for all residential customers. In addition to these direct financial actions, our employees conducted volunteer energy efficiency and weatherization events in several neighborhoods. 

We’ve been working on additional ways to help customers facing ongoing challenges receive financial assistance from federal and state programs. In 2022, those initiatives translated into 41% more financial assistance received by our customers compared with the previous year. 

Those benefits were in part due to our robust outreach program with nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. We developed automated technologies to speed the process of applying for assistance and getting timely updates on the status of applications. For customers and agencies embracing these new options, tasks that once may have taken several days by mail have in some cases been reduced to hours, even minutes. These improved processes are helping customers receive the financial assistance they need. 

Hurricane Ida grants 
These and other activities were especially important to communities facing long recoveries after Hurricane Ida. In February, Entergy awarded $500,000 in shareholder-funded grants to organizations helping minority small business owners recover from the devastating 2021 storm. 
The minority business grants were in addition to $1.25 million previously provided to help nonprofit partners provide disaster relief and assistance with rebuilding and recovery. 

Tax credit and tax preparation support 
Our focus on poverty solutions delivers a positive impact for the 25% of our 3 million residential customers who live below the poverty line. Helping qualified customers file for federal earned income tax credits is one of the most effective ways we help change lives. In 2022, employees contributed more than 2,800 volunteer hours through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites. As a result, more than 38,000 Entergy customers received $60 million in federal tax refunds through Entergy-sponsored VITA sites, including 12,614 customers who received $22 million in earned income tax credits. Since 2009, our support of VITA sites has helped return $298 million to more than 164,000 residents throughout our service area.

Proud to be among The Civic 50 
In 2022, we were named for the seventh straight year to The Civic 50, a list of the most- community-minded companies in the country. This recognition by Points of Light sets a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how we and other companies use our time, skills and resources to drive social impact throughout their company and communities

Through engagement and volunteerism, employees and retirees play an instrumental role in helping Entergy achieve our philanthropic goals. Last year, our employees logged 110,810 volunteer hours. With a goal to improve our volunteer time-logging process, a cross-functional team including corporate social responsibility, information technology, legal, and supply chain developed and deployed a new software platform that streamlines the volunteer online experience and accelerates the process for paying community grants.

Read the full report here. 

Roughly half of CEOs globally say climate change is already having a significant impact on their business or will in the next 1-5 years. Moreover, CEOs identify the greatest climate change-related threats to business operations as higher costs related to energy and regulation.

Uncovering economic opportunity in the global energy transition and transitioning to greater social and environmental sustainability will require changes to business models. These trends will affect every firm.

We are delighted to share the agenda and our confirmed speakers to date for the Sustainability Summit: Thriving Amid the Global Energy Transition, (July 13 and 14, 2023) in New York City. We invite you to join us to hear the latest insights from those leading the charge toward a net-zero future.

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS TO DATE

Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-PalmoliveMitrankur Majumdar, Senior Vice President and Global Head – Services, InfosysBrian Singer, Managing Director & Global Head of GS SUSTAIN, Global Investment Research, Goldman SachsMneesha Nahata, Senior Vice President, Legal & Chief Sustainability Officer, American TowerRoman Kramarchuk, Head – Future Energy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity InsightsKara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America, MichelinLouis Gritzo, Ph.D. Chief Science Officer, FM GlobalEloiza Domingo, Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Inclusive Diversity & Equity Officer, The Allstate CorporationHugh Welsh, General Counsel, Secretary & President, DSM North AmericaKaren Y. Johns, Chief Executive Officer, GOOD InstituteZoe Beck, Director of Sustainability, HCA HealthcareBrian Halweil, Strategic Associate, Astanor VenturesDavid LeCureux, Chief Strategy Officer, HDRCatherine Roggero-Lovisi, Chief Executive Officer, Modern MeadowJohn Gibson, Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs, Motion Picture AssociationTessa Recendes, Assistant Professor of Management and Organization, Penn State UniversityEdan Dionne, Vice President, Environmental, Energy and Chemical Management Programs, Corporate Environmental Affairs, IBMClaudia Toussaint, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, XylemOlivia Wassenaar, Partner, Head of Sustainable Investing and Head of Natural Resources, Apollo Global ManagementJeffrey Whitford, Head of Global Corporate Responsibility and Life Science Branding, MilliporeSigmaCeleste Warren, Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence, MerckCharles Neidenbach, Lead ESG Advisor, NasdaqPeter Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer, LeaderBoard MediaAlexander Heil, PhD, Senior Economist, ESF Center, The Conference BoardErin McLaughlin, Senior Economist, ESF Center, The Conference BoardDana M. Peterson, Chief Economist and Center Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance, The Conference BoardSteve Rochlin, Founder and CEO, Impact ROI and Program Director, The Conference BoardPaul Washington, Executive Director, Environmental, Social & Governance Center, The Conference Board

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The Points of Light Conference is a gathering for social impact professionals who are passionate about civic engagement. It empowers nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders to make a bold impact in their communities, providing the resources and inspiration to do so.

Join us June 14-16, 2023, in Chicago to experience more than 50 workshops with actionable takeaways led by industry experts, four keynote and panel discussions, compelling leadership discussions highlighting best practices and connection with fellow changemakers ready to collaborate and amplify your efforts.

Here are five sessions at this year’s conference that will give you winning strategies, shape the future of CSR and help save $2 Trillion.

1. Closing Plenary Luncheon: Leading Change Together With Sheryl Lee Ralph 

Join Sheryl Lee Ralph, Emmy-Award Winning Star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, singer, producer and activist. She’ll talk about the power of using your voice and tapping into joy to overcome obstacles and facing challenges with positivity. She’ll share insights about the ways that people are looking within themselves for creativity, imagination and lasting energy to make real, sustainable change.

2. Civic Engagement Leadership Summit: The Leader as a Performer and Activist 

The Civic Engagement Leadership Summit is a dynamic session designed specifically for leaders of nonprofit organizations preparing their organizations for growth and mission success. Attendees will explore how to address complex topics through advocacy, theatrical leadership and the role of the arts as a platform for promoting the well-being and resilience of people and communities. Attendance will be limited, nonprofit leaders must apply after registering for conference.

3. Change Your Company, Change Your World: Making the Most of Employee Nonprofit Board Service 

What does it mean to serve on a nonprofit board? Benefits to the nonprofit, employee and company can look different, and companies need to find clarity as they prepare their goals and develop a strategy for internal buy in with their nonprofit board service programs. Companies must have a clear vision of how board service helps both internally and externally with their greatest asset: their employees.

This session with Takita Battle will focus on benefits to companies and the nonprofits they work with as they collaborate. The time is now to start thinking and reimagining your Nonprofit Board service.

4. How Corporations Can Lead the Charge to Advance Equity in the 21st Century and Save $2 Trillion Annually 

Join Anu Gupta and Caroline Horste for this discussion on the benefits of building equity within corporations. Social scientists show that racial inequity costs our economy more than $2 trillion annually, and that number doesn’t account for the tremendous suffering it creates in our workplaces and communities.

At a time when diverse communities are drifting farther apart, businesses are uniquely positioned to heal the divides while strengthening their bottom lines. In 2022, BE MORE with Anu, a corporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) e-training company, established an exclusive partnership with B Lab US & Canada to oversee their network-wide DEIB learning journeys. This partnership with B Lab represents the first full-scale, multi-national DEIB initiative available to all interested companies who have publicly committed to “being a force for public good.”

In this session you’ll learn how CSR professionals and impact-driven corporations can use this case study to adapt a strategic roadmap for partnerships.

5. Trends Shaping the Future of Corporate Social Responsibility 

Corporate Social Responsibility has never been more important or intrinsically linked to business success. Yet, the work is changing rapidly in terms of nomenclature, strategy and who a CSR professional needs to partner with.

Join Lacey Gaitan for this session looking at the trends that are most significantly shaping the future of CSR and the everyday work of CSR & ESG professionals. We’ll explore social issues and advocacy, tying CSR to ESG, engaging employees in CSR decisions, equity/trust-based philanthropy, increased collaboration across the organization, growing emphasis on sustainability, increased reliance on data and storytelling and the new volunteerism landscape.

If you haven’t yet registered for the Points of Light Conference 2023, head over to our conference page now. Regular registration closes on May 31, so don’t wait! 

The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a conservation organization that empowers family forest owners to improve forest health and fight climate change, announced that it has appointed three new members to its board of trustees including International Paper’s Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham.

The board additions come on the heels of AFF’s announcement of its new strategic direction which centers on unlocking the power of America’s family forests in the fight against climate change and expanding access to the voluntary carbon market for landowners from all walks of life. The new board members will not only help AFF with this new direction, but will offer the vital insight, lived experiences and cultural perspectives necessary for AFF to transform carbon markets to be accessible for every family forest owner.

“Increasing diverse voices at every level of our organization is paramount to AFF’s mission,” said Rita Hite, president and CEO of AFF. “I’m proud to work with these new board members and learn from their expertise as we work together to tackle climate change and offer equitable solutions that benefit all of America’s family forest owners and the planet.”

The Family Forest Carbon Program, a climate solution AFF developed with The Nature Conservancy, is currently in a state of rapid expansion. Using an innovative and highly credible public-private partnership model that removes barriers to the voluntary carbon market so landowners can improve forest health and generate financial opportunities for their families, FFCP is now operating in nine states across the nation, with more states expected to be added in the coming months.

“I’m honored and excited to join the American Forest Foundation Board,” said Sophie Beckham, vice president and chief sustainability officer, International Paper. “Not only is AFF leading critically important work with forest landowners to address climate change, but their values and vision are highly aligned with International Paper’s own approach to ensuring healthy and abundant forests for people and the planet.”

The newly appointed members of AFF’s board of trustees include:

Sophie Beckham 
Sophie Beckham is the vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper where she works to advance IP’s sustainability strategy and Vision 2030 goals, and drive sustainable outcomes through the company’s packaging and pulp businesses. Also serving as IP’s primary spokesperson and thought leader on issues related to sustainability and stewardship, Beckham has dedicated her career to driving sustainable business outcomes through purposeful leadership in the consumer goods and forest product manufacturing sectors. She holds a Master of Forestry from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, now known as the Yale School of the Environment.

Jasmine K. Brown 
Jasmine Brown is pursuing a doctorate in forestry at Michigan State University where her research focuses on the enduring histories of African Americans in forests and the forestry profession. She is a steering committee member for the Women’s Forest Congress, and a member of the Society of American Foresters and MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences). She was featured in “Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers.” Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resources from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in forest ecosystems and society from Oregon State University.

Jennie L. Stephens 
Jennie Stephens is the chief executive officer of the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation whose mission is to protect heirs’ property and promote its sustainable use to provide economic benefits to historically underserved families. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 30 years in positions such as senior program director at a community foundation and sponsored programs director at a historically black college. In 2022, she was selected to serve on the Agriculture Subcommittee of the USDA Equity Commission. Stephens holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College of Charleston, a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Charleston/University of SC and a PhD in organizational leadership from Regent University.

About International Paper 
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. See how we’re building a better future for people, the planet, and our company at internationalpaper.com/Vision-2030.

CooperCompanies (“Cooper”) (NYSE: COO) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. It highlights the company’s progress on social and environmental issues most important to its businesses and stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, customers, and global communities.

In 2022, CooperCompanies manufactured a record number of products while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 7%. A big contributor to this success was the start of the operation of a combined heat and power (CHP) facility in Puerto Rico. The company expects the CHP system to help significantly reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.

“At CooperCompanies, we are committed to working diligently to positively impact the world around us,” said Al White, President and CEO of CooperCompanies. “In 2022, we continued making great progress and we’re proud of the success we’ve had, and the direction in which we’re moving. Conducting business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner is important to our long-term business success, and to the future of our planet.”

The 2022 ESG Report includes expanded and updated ESG performance data and provides stories across the company’s ESG pillars: People, Planet, and Partnerships. The report is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, a leading framework that identifies important ESG issues most relevant to investors.

Key highlights from the report:

Environment8 facilities LEED® or BREEAM® certifiedPrevented the equivalent of more than 100 million plastic bottles from polluting the oceans through company’s focus on plastic neutrality1100% renewable electricity sourcing at all key facilities in New York and the UKSocial Women made up 49% of our global workforceScored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index$1.5 million raised to date for Optometry Giving Sight, providing eye exams for 300,000 peopleGovernance 50% Board gender diversityExecutive Leadership participation in ESG and a dedicated cross-functional ESG team; the Board of Directors oversees ESG topics

Read more in the Cooper 2022 ESG Report: https://coopercos.com/esg/.

About CooperCompanies

CooperCompanies (“Cooper”) is a global medical device company publicly traded on the NYSE (NYSE: COO). Cooper operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to developing a wide range of high-quality products for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support. CooperSurgical is committed to advancing the health of women, babies, and families with its diversified portfolio of products and services focusing on medical devices and fertility and genomics. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, Cooper has a workforce of more than 14,000 with products sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.

1 Net plastic neutrality is established by purchasing credits from Plastic Bank. A credit represents the collection and conversion of one kilogram (kg) of plastic that may reach or be destined for waterway. CooperVision purchases credits equal to the weight of plastic in participating brand orders in a specified time period. Plastic in participating brand plastic is determined by the weight of plastic in the blister, the lens, and the secondary package, including laminates, adhesives, and auxiliary inputs (e.g., ink). For calculation purposes, Plastic Bank uses 1 kg of plastic to equal 50 bottles.

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Tell us about Bath & Body Works’ first ESG Report. 

Our first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report marks an especially exciting milestone as we transparently share our progress and approach with our stakeholders. Now more than ever, putting ESG at the center of how we work will be crucial in meeting our business goals. Within our report, we’re proud to announce our new near- and longer-term ESG commitments to guide us on this journey and make sure that what we do counts.

What role does ESG play in the future of Bath & Body Works? 

Bath & Body Works has gone through a tremendous amount of change over the past few years. We became our own independent, publicly traded company. We navigated a pandemic and are adjusting to our new post-pandemic norm. We’ve welcomed new leadership with a refreshed vision for the company’s future. Yet, amid all this transition, our purpose remains steadfast: to make the world a brighter, happier place through the power of fragrance. Our customers still guide every decision we make. That’s why we’re committed to not only bringing them the products and experiences they love but doing so in a way that leads to a resilient and responsible future.

What is one key observation you have made since joining Bath & Body Works as it relates to ESG? 

I’ve been focused on listening and learning from all areas of the business and have had the privilege of meeting many of our talented and dedicated associates in our stores, distribution and fulfillment centers and home offices. Through these conversations, I’ve seen firsthand how our unique culture and strong values are driving our company’s success. By building a culture of belonging and one that supports and encourages growth, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for our associates to reach their full potential. I’m proud that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are longtime Bath & Body Works values and that this company understands by investing in DEI, we will be stronger and smarter.

What do your ESG priorities include? 

As part of our ESG journey, we’re going to do more for all the people that touch our business, working to increase ethnic and racial diversity among our leadership, supporting diverse suppliers and ensuring our workplaces set our associates up for success. We’re also going to do more for the planet that provides the ingredients for our fragrances and products. Our plans to lower our environmental impact include activities like reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% and shifting our packaging to be 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2030, all requiring collaboration across our business — from initial product design to final delivery of products to our customers.

What’s next for ESG at Bath & Body Works? 

Our dedicated teams are already accelerating these sustainability initiatives and people-focused efforts across every area of our business. I’m incredibly energized by the progress we’ve made so far, and even more excited about the near- and long-term impact we’ll continue to have through the plans outlined in this ESG report.

To read Bath & Body Works’ ESG report visit bbwinc.com.

Tidewater Equipment, a CASE Construction Equipment dealer in the Southeastern United States, has donated equipment and support for Team Rubicon’s recent tornado disaster response and recovery efforts in Selma, Alabama.

In January, multiple tornadoes hit the Southeastern United States. One of which was a category F3 tornado that touched down in Selma, Alabama — a city that was still recovering from 2020’s Hurricane Zeta, and the tornadoes of 2021. The storm hit the city hard, leaving vehicles overturned in the streets, homes destroyed, and lives lost. Team Rubicon, a veteran-led volunteer humanitarian organization, having already deployed to Selma in recent years on a multi-year rebuilding program, knew that it was time for action.

Tidewater Equipment provided three CASE TV370 compact track loaders, equipped with buckets and root grapple attachments to help Team Rubicon with the intense cleanup operation. The machines ensured that Team Rubicon had the support needed to complete their mission.

“As a company with locations and customers throughout the Southeastern United States, we understand the realities that catastrophic weather can bring,” said Kevin Pittman, Manager of Construction Equipment and Equipment Rental Divisions at Tidewater Equipment. “We recognize the noble work of Team Rubicon and the relief they bring to help rebuild communities when disaster strikes. Tidewater Equipment was honored to provide machines to make their tough work just a little bit easier.”

Tidewater Equipment has been a trusted equipment dealer for over 70 years, with a commitment to providing quality equipment and service to their customers. The company’s newest location in Enterprise, Alabama donated the equipment for this Team Rubicon operation and to support their local community.

“Our partnership with CASE allows us to provide the best equipment to our customers, and to those in need during disaster relief efforts. We appreciate the opportunity to support Team Rubicon and their efforts to rebuild communities impacted by this terrible storm system,” said Pittman.

CNH Industrial brand CASE also appreciates Tidewater Equipment’s partnership and the support they have given to help provide equipment to disaster relief efforts during hurricane season. With the recent extreme weather and tornadoes that have impacted the region, it is vital to have strong partnerships like the one between Tidewater Equipment and CASE to help support those in need.

“Our dealers are critical partners in helping us provide equipment to those who need it most,” said Terry Dolan, Vice President, North America, CASE Construction Equipment. “We are proud to work with Team Rubicon, Tidewater Equipment and our other dealers to support disaster relief efforts and to provide the best equipment to help rebuild communities impacted by natural disasters.”

Team Rubicon serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Founded in 2010, the organization has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to vulnerable communities who have been impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes, COVID-19 and more.

CASE first partnered with Team Rubicon in 2015 to develop a heavy equipment training program for its volunteers for the safe and effective use of construction equipment in disaster operations. For more information on the partnership between CASE and Team Rubicon to support communities in response to natural disasters, visit CaseCE.com/TeamRubicon.