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There was a television commercial decades ago that asked viewers how they spelled the word relief. The answer was given by spelling out the name of a health product, emphasizing each letter.

In reference to helping in the aftermath of a disaster, or meeting ongoing health needs, one way to spell relief is “M-M-U” which stands for Mobile Medical Unit.

In 2023, FedEx donated a new MMU to Heart to Heart International. It is the largest vehicle in their fleet. The 45-foot unit brings medical supplies, medicine, equipment, and staff to disaster sites across the continental United States.

The donation of the MMU was made as part of the FedEx Cares Delivering for Good program. It’s a philanthropic initiative where FedEx provides in-kind shipping services and financial donations to support global disaster relief organizations.

The MMU increases Heart to Heart International’s capacity to respond to major disasters. It also equips them to meet ongoing health needs in communities. These include community health programs that bridge healthcare gaps and empower women to take control of their well-being, for example, by providing breast and cervical cancer screening.

The photo with this story shows the MMU, and a Mobile Medical Van, ready to serve people in St. Joseph and Buchanan County, Missouri in March 2025.

For thirty years, FedEx and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to provide relief to people in disaster stricken areas around the world. With 700 airplanes, and 200,000 vehicles on the world’s roads, FedEx can transport relief materials where they are urgently needed.

When natural disasters hit, and when community health programs are needed, how do you spell relief? “M-M-U.”

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Chris Marshall, director of transparency and accountability at Cascale, participated in a recent Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit, which centered around the theme of “Ambition vs. Action.” The event brought together industry leaders to explore critical issues facing the fashion industry and provided a platform for attendees to gain fresh insights and discuss practical solutions to drive meaningful, scalable change.

Marshall joined Sourcing Journal sourcing and labor editor, Jasmin Malik Chua for a fireside chat to discuss challenges and opportunities for the industry. After an overview of Cascale’s evolution from convening stakeholders to driving focused impact, Marshall highlighted Cascale’s strategic pillars—Combat Climate Change and Support Decent Work for All—as critical to this renewed focus.

While acknowledging the fashion industry’s struggle to meet sustainability targets, Marshall stressed the importance of continued commitment to goals, especially those related to decarbonization. He emphasized the need to accelerate action while addressing the barriers that prevent it. Marshall highlighted Cascale’s unique position to drive industry progress through the new Industry Decarbonization Roadmap (IDR), developed in partnership with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and with the support of RESET Carbon, which will look to prioritize action in the 10 percent of facilities across the textile and apparel supply chain that account for over 80 percent of manufacturing emissions globally, ensuring resources are targeted where they can drive the greatest impact.

Marshall also noted the need to create the business case for manufacturer investment to engage facilities and support their decarbonization journey. The IDR program seeks to leverage collective action among brands, enabling manufacturers to unlock decarbonization solutions. Expanding on Cascale’s strategic objective to Support Decent Work for All, Marshall highlighted the recent purchase of key assets of Better Buying Institute (BBI) as a significant milestone to advance responsible purchasing practices across the consumer goods industry. He shared how this strategic move reflected the organization’s commitment to amplifying supplier voices, fostering industry alignment, and embedding fair purchasing principles more deeply in global supply chains.

Speaking on recent developments in the EU around regulation with the recently proposed changes to the Omnibus Package, Marshall emphasized the need for harmonized legislation to level the playing field. He commended manufacturers and brands who have demonstrated a commitment to decarbonization and called for accelerated action. Marshall ended the discussion with an optimistic outlook for the future, noting the commitment among the delegates to collaborate on driving impactful change.

CAMDEN, N.J., March 28, 2025 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good® today announced their partnership in a first-of-its-kind national program that transforms customer appreciation into real-world impact. Subaru customers who purchase a new vehicle and return to their participating retailer for a Subaru Love-Encore™ delivery will receive a gift of their choice; each directly benefiting a nonprofit organization or social enterprise that supports people in need, animals, or the environment. Aligning with the automaker’s longstanding Love Promise® commitment, this collaboration will drive hundreds of thousands of dollars into high-impact social enterprises and nonprofits nationwide.

This program is integrated into the Love-Encore vehicle delivery experience, where new customers are invited back to the retailer 14-60 days after their purchase to meet with a dedicated expert who will answer any questions they have about their new Subaru. As of the program launch, Subaru has become Gifts for Good’s largest corporate partner, fueling its ability to support dozens of mission-driven enterprises each year.

Troy Poston, Senior Vice President of Sales, Subaru of America, Inc.: “The commitment that Subaru has for supporting communities across the nation is unparalleled, and partnering with Gifts for Good is a natural extension of our brand and customer experience. We’re embedding social impact into every step of the customer journey—whether through waste reduction, animal welfare initiatives, or supporting children in need. It’s all part of our mission to do what’s right for people and the planet, ensuring that Subaru is More Than a Car Company®, and that our retailers are More Than a Car Dealer.”

As a Certified B Corporation, Gifts for Good curates customer appreciation gifts to create impact at every step of the customer experience. All gifts are ethically sourced from vetted social enterprises based in the United States, and each has a tangible impact, allowing the program’s social and environmental value to be measured. Eco-friendly gift packaging allows Subaru customers to participate in a circular gifting model by returning their reusable gift packaging, which will be refurbished for future Love-Encore gifts—aligning with the Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative. Physical gifts are shipped from Gifts for Good’s fulfillment center at Goodwill Southern California, contributing to job creation and workforce training for those transitioning out of homelessness, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others facing barriers to work.

Laura Hertz, CEO of Gifts for Good: “Subaru’s partnership with Gifts for Good is setting a new benchmark for corporate giving and transforming customer appreciation gifts into an opportunity for impact. Enabling customers to choose a physical gift with a direct tie to a worthy cause or to give their gift value to a charity is a unique opportunity. In the first month of the program, we have already seen over 50% of Subaru customers choosing to give their gift value to charity, driving home that this aligns deeply with the values of the Subaru family.”

To explore the Subaru Love-Encore gifting program and Subaru’s commitment to sustainable, ethical sourcing, visit giftsforgood.com/pages/subaru.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Gifts for Good

Gifts for Good™ is a leading impact-driven gifting technology company that helps businesses create meaningful corporate gifts that give back. Specializing in products made by nonprofit and social enterprise partners, Gifts for Good makes it easy for companies to integrate giving into employee gifts, client appreciation, and branded merchandise. Since 2017, Gifts for Good™ has partnered with brands such as Google, Microsoft, Zoom and KPMG, benefiting over 3 million people worldwide and contributing over $2.5 million to charity. The company envisions a world where every gift purchased gives back. Learn more at giftsforgood.com.

Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com    

Judd Watts
Director, Communications & Public Relations
Gifts for Good
(877) 554-1550
marketing@giftsforgood.com

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 28, 2025 /3BL/ – SCS Standards is pleased to announce the publication of two new modules to the SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products.

The new modules expand the standard to cover requirements pertaining to biofeedstock and recycled content, as well as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). Introduced in April 2024, SCS-115 provides a methodology for third-party certification of the greenhouse gas intensity and reduction in carbon dioxide equivalents of a chemical material. Published modules now include:

• Module A: Renewable Electricity
• Module B: Biofeedstock and Recycled Content
• Module C: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

The standard is modular, allowing for different decarbonization levers. SCS-115 Modules B and C, the second and third of five planned modules, should be read in tandem with the core SCS-115 standard. Additional planned modules include:

• Module D: Renewable Energy
• Module E: Asset Efficiency Improvement

To learn more about Modules B and C, please reach out to standards@scsstandards.org, or visit our website here.

To request a certification audit against SCS-115, please contact info@scsglobalservices.com.

About SCS Standards

SCS Standards is an organization committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent, and collaborative approach. SCS Standards is the official standards development body for Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. For more information, visit www.SCSstandards.org.  

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Glass is already the most sustainable packaging material. Now, we’re taking bold steps to further support its circularity and decarbonization by elevating our 2030 sustainability goals.

“2025 is going to be a milestone year for O-I in sustainability,” said Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer Randy Burns at O-I’s Investor Day on March 14, 2025. “This year, we are going to hit many of our sustainability goals that we initially set for 2030. Today, we will unveil a new set of even more ambitious sustainability goals.”

This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment for the company. Even as O-I focuses on radically reducing enterprise costs, we’re raising the bar with updated sustainability targets for 2030, with 2019 as the baseline year.

• 47% reduction in GHG emissions
• 80% use of renewable electricity
• 60% use of cullet (recycled glass) on average

These elevated goals not only put O-I on par with our competitors’ stated goals but also align with a 1.5-degree pathway.

Achieving Our Goals

Our updated goals represent a significant increase from our previous targets. Specifically, we are raising our GHG emissions reduction goal from 25% to 47%, our renewable electricity goal from 40% to 80%, and our average cullet usage goal from 50% to 60%.

To achieve these ambitious targets, we’ll leverage several key strategies:

1. Renewable Electricity: A substantial portion of our GHG reduction will come from increasing our use of renewable electricity. We primarily purchase Renewable Electricity Certificates (RECs) to green our electricity supply, and we are also working on several potential solar projects.
2. Recycled Content: Increasing our cullet use will play a crucial role in reducing GHG emissions. We will continue to foster recycling ecosystems, particularly where infrastructure is weak or non-existent, like in parts of our American footprint.
3. Energy Management: We’ve created an energy strike team to find and destroy energy waste across our network. This highly talented cross-functional strike team is already engaged with our facilities to support them in reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency, contributing to our GHG reduction goal.
4. Technology Improvements: We will continue to implement advanced technologies such as GOAT furnaces, hybrid electric furnaces, and the DOE project in Ohio, USA. These innovations will help us achieve our sustainability targets.

Aligning with the Paris Agreement

The elevated sustainability goals reflect O-I’s decisive action to better position the company as a leader in sustainable glass manufacturing.

“The 47% GHG reduction aligns O-I with a 1.5-degree pathway,” says O-I Sustainability Director Sonya Pump. “This aligns O-I with the target of the 2015 Paris Agreement to ‘limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.’ The idea is that keeping the temperature increase below 1.5 degrees should minimize extreme global warming effects.”

Increasing our cullet usage to 60% supports the circular economy by promoting the reuse of materials. The benefits of increased recycled content include:

• Energy Savings: Recycled glass melts at a lower temperature than raw materials, reducing the energy required in the manufacturing process and consequently lowering GHG emissions.
• Reduced Raw Material Usage: Using more recycled glass decreases the need for raw materials like sand, soda ash, and limestone, reducing GHG emissions related to using batch materials while also conserving natural resources and reducing the environmental impact of mining and transportation.
• Lower Carbon Footprint: Using recycled glass lowers the overall carbon footprint of glass production, as energy savings and reduced use of raw materials translate directly into fewer carbon emissions.
• Waste Reduction: Incorporating recycled glass into our manufacturing process helps divert glass waste from landfills, promoting a circular economy.
• Operational Efficiency: Using recycled glass can enhance operational efficiency by reducing wear and tear on furnaces and other equipment.

This alignment ensures that we remain competitive and continue to lead the industry in sustainability.

Positive Impact on Our Customers

Our updated goals will also positively impact our customers. By aligning our ambitions with those of our customers, we demonstrate our commitment to supporting their sustainability objectives.

“O-I is already leading the glass industry in delivering reductions of GHG emissions. Now, our more ambitious GHG, cullet and renewable electricity goals send a strong signal that we have no intention of slowing down,” says Pump.

Glass is 100% recyclable and endlessly recyclable. It does not cause end-of-life waste issues. Time and time again, glass proves it is the ideal packaging material to support a circular economy and the health of Earth’s people. As a long-time leader in glass packaging, we see it as our responsibility to innovate our manufacturing process to support this material’s circularity. Our ability to outpace and accomplish our previous goals and establish these updated goals is a testament to our mindset and sustainability vision.

Our commitment to water extends beyond World Water Day as a key part of our Foundation’s environmental pillar. We partner with experts and environmental groups nationwide to support access to safe, abundant water and promote responsible water use. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation partners that steward this work include:

• Alliance for the Great Lakes
• Alliance for Water Efficiency
• National Recreation and Park Association
• National Association of Conservation Districts
• The Everglades Foundation
• North Shore Land Alliance
• Ocean Research & Conservation Alliance
• Restore America’s Estuaries
• Tampa Bay Watch
• The Nature Conservancy

In addition to our Foundation water partners, ScottsMiracle-Gro recently became a member of the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, reinforcing our dedication to conserving water while maintaining beneficial living landscapes. 

Our water commitment extends to consumers as our research & development teams enhance and promote turf, soil, fertilizer, plant food and application products that minimize water use and quality impacts. Examples range from water maximizer and moisture control products to drought-tolerant groundcovers and precision applicators to prevent overuse of fertilizer products. Other examples include reformulations, such as increased use of slow-release nitrogen and the removal of phosphorus to mitigate algal blooms, to alternatives to traditional turfgrass, such as drought-tolerant clover lawns. 

Through consumer education, we teach homeowners about the benefits of green spaces, how to do more with less water and how to re-imagine yards as water-wise landscapes. 

On World Water Day, and every day, we believe it’s vital to protect one of our planet’s most precious resources.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro 
With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

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Seeking to revolutionize and decarbonize the agricultural machinery market, CNH brand, Case IH, presents its ethanol-powered machinery project.

“Case IH has been investing for years in alternative propellants, and we have seen that ethanol is the best solution, especially for Brazil, and for several factors: it is a fuel produced by our customers and widely used in the country, and that does not require new investments in infrastructure and logistics by producers”, explains Christian Gonzalez, Vice President of Case IH for Latin America.

The first phase of the project was presented during Agrishow 2024, when the brand announced and exhibited the prototype of the ethanol-powered engine for sugarcane harvesters.

The use of ethanol as a possibility to supply agricultural machinery brings several benefits. It is a renewable fuel that reduces carbon emissions, factors that contribute to the environmental and regulatory goals of the agricultural environment, such as the CBIOS (decarbonization credits) market.

Studies show that, when the complete life cycle of fuels is analyzed, ethanol provides a reduction of up to 90% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to fossil fuels. In addition, it can reduce operating costs with transportation and logistics and have fewer price fluctuations in relation to petroleum products.

Case IH bets and believes that the future of agricultural machinery is ethanol, a sustainable fuel, easy to invest in by rural producers and that Brazil is one of the major producers. Therefore, the sugarcane harvester is the beginning of a project that will have a portfolio of machines powered by the fuel.

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Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on March 11, 2025

MILWAUKEE, March 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Northwestern Mutual announced that 17 of its advisors were recognized on Barron’s prestigious list of the nation’s top 1,200 financial advisors.

“I am so proud of these advisors, and their extraordinary efforts on behalf of the clients they proudly serve,” said John Roberts, Northwestern Mutual’s chief field officer. “Our trusted expert advisors and teams help Americans protect what they have already built while also creating future prosperity. Their approach to planning – integrating risk management and wealth management – can deliver superior financial outcomes over the long term¹. The dedication they have with their clients and leadership in their communities underscore the example they set and the positive impact they create.”

The Barron’s ranking evaluates thousands of applications based on a variety of factors including assets under management, revenue generated, regulatory record, practice quality, philanthropic efforts and more.

Northwestern Mutual’s field force of more than 8,000 full-time financial advisors continues to grow larger, more productive, and more reflective of the growing marketplace they serve. The company’s trusted advisors also rank among the most credentialed, as Northwestern Mutual topped the industry with the most CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS®, according to a leading news source for financial advisors and wealth management professionals.

About Northwestern Mutual 

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what’s most important. With nearly $700 billion of total assets² being managed across the company’s institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $38 billion in revenues, nearly $2.4 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE® 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2025.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company^® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with “Advisor” in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.

¹Independent research analysis from EY Study (2021) established that a comprehensive, personalized planning approach (combining permanent life insurance, investments, and income annuities), can produce superior outcomes over the long-term, as compared to an investment-only approach.

²Includes investments and separate account assets of Northwestern Mutual as well as retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual.

Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors [March 10, 2025]. Based upon data as of 9/30/2024. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

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Despite incremental steps forward, the number of women working in technology today remains significantly lower than their representation in the broader workforce.

To bridge this gap, AEG’s Supplier Diversity team hosted its third annual “Women in Technology” Panel on March 26, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, with the aim of inspiring female college students to enter the tech industry. The event was held during Women’s History Month with the aim of celebrating and exploring the achievements, challenges and possibilities for women in technology.

The multi-disciplinary panel brought together female tech leaders from various businesses who discussed their career journeys, offered valuable perspectives on overcoming obstacles, and shared their thoughts on how to fostering diversity and inclusivity in tech with female students from the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.

The panel discussion was led by Diana Lovati, Chief Information Security Officer at AEG, and featured Trina L. Marlow, Enterprise Risk & Experience Officer, Iron Bow, Heidi Loera, Digital Director, TelevisaUnivision and Ashley Hall, VP Ticket Sales & Services, LA Galaxy.

The discussion aimed to empower the next generation of women in technology by providing the students with the opportunity to gain valuable insights on the career pathways, networking opportunities and to learn about the impact that AI is expected to have on technology roles in the future.

“Representation matters. When young women see leaders who look like them in tech, they realize that these careers are not only possible but achievable,” said Diana Lovati. “AEG’s “Women in Technology” Panel is about opening doors and fostering ambition. Empowering women with the right tools and opportunities not only benefits them individually but strengthens the industry as a whole.”

The event was sponsored by LA Kings partner, IronBow, and lunch was provided by Boldyn.