Tag: 3BL

Originally published in January 2025 on LinkedIn

Reflecting on 2024 at Sysco. This year, our colleagues truly embodied Sysco’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another. Here are some highlights from the year that showcase their incredible impact:

Hurricane Relief: After hurricanes devastated parts of the Southeast, Sysco donated over $80,000 in essential products, including 25,000 bottles of water and 5,000 burgers, to families and businesses in need. In Houston, we delivered 23,000 bottles of water, 10,000 pieces of fruit, and more to cooling centers, ensuring critical aid reached those affected.Giving Back: During Purpose Month, over 5,200 colleagues across 190+ locations partnered with 1,200+ charitable organizations to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. From donating 10,000 turkeys nationwide for Thanksgiving to packing meals and supporting local food banks, our teams showed the power of giving back.Supporting Our Drivers: Sysco sites across the globe came together during Truck Driver Appreciation Week to celebrate our incredible delivery partners. From heartfelt thank-you notes and team lunches to gift giveaways, we recognized the dedication and hard work of the drivers who keep us connected to our customers every day.

Thank you to our colleagues, customers, and communities for making this year impactful. Here’s to an even brighter 2025!

View original content here.

If you are a customer impacted by the Southern California fires, we are thinking of you and we’re ready to support you.

We are offering unlimited talk, text and data to T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in impacted areas who don’t already have it and we’ve increased data allotments for Mint and Ultra Mobile customers. More details below.T-Mobile Starlink Direct-to-Cellular service over impacted areas of Southern California has now enabled basic texting, including to 911, and delivering wireless emergency alerts.Free relief supplies, Wi-Fi, charging options and more will be at select stores and other locations as conditions allow. These are open to the public. Current location:T-Mobile Freemont & Huntington retail store: 1318 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena, CA 91030Malibu Pavilions: 29211 Heathercliff Rd., Malibu, CA 90265Malibu Bluffs Park: 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265Malibu Equestrian Park from 10AM-4PM PT on Monday 1/13: 6225 Merritt Drive, Malibu, CA 90265See below for other locations that change daily.Some stores are temporarily closed or operating on reduced hours so please visit our store locator for updates.We continue to update our newsroom post with the latest information often — see below.

Update: January 13, 2025

Network and First Responder Support Updates

As wildfires continue, T-Mobile teams are working to get crucial connectivity restored where safety allows. Here’s the latest:

Our team continues to deploy heavy-duty mobile equipment, including Satellite Cell on Light Trucks (SatCOLTs) and Satellite Cell on Wheels (SatCOWs) in impacted areas. The vehicles and equipment provide increased connectivity for first responders and communities in the areas of:Pacific Palisades at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 23 and Station 69Multiple locations along the Pacific Coast Highway near Las Floras and Topanga Beach between Pacific Palisades and MalibuSeveral sites in Altadena including Loma Alta Park and near E Altadena Dr. and Lake Ave.The team is deploying generators, VSATs (Very Small Aperture Terminals that are portable satellite solutions) and microwave equipment (provides fast data speeds and large capacity over shorter distances) to restore connectivity where the fire damaged local fiber connections and permanent generators.Our teams have been providing first responders on the fires’ frontlines activated devices and eSIMs with T-Priority and Wireless Priority Service to give first responders faster 5G speeds more consistently and the highest priority ensuring that emergency communications move to the front of the line during times of high traffic.We’re continuing to set up Wi-Fi routers to provide high-speed data to numerous locations, including but not limited to:Incident Command Posts in Zuma Beach and The Rose Bowl to support first responders including Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Police Department, Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, CAL FIRE and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)City of Pasadena at City Hall and Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)Community lifelines including local grocery

Community Support Update

Any member of the community is welcome to stop by the following locations where T-Mobile continues to offer free Wi-Fi connectivity and device charging 24/7. Please check back for updates as locations may change.

T-Mobile Freemont & Huntington retail store: 1318 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena, CA 91030Malibu Pavilions: 29211 Heathercliff Rd., Malibu, CA 90265Malibu Bluffs Park: 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265

Today, we will be providing charging, Wi-Fi and handing out charging supplies as needed at:

Malibu Equestrian Park from 10AM-4PM PT: 6225 Merritt Drive, Malibu, CA 90265

We’re continuing our work to support American Red Cross and other organizations with Wi-Fi and charging.

Verizon

NEW YORK, January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by the Southern California fires and windstorms with a total of $1 million in donations. The contributions aim to provide much-needed aid and resources to support firefighters and the community.

The donations include $500K to the American Red Cross and $500K to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFD). The American Red Cross donation will support emergency relief efforts in the LA area.

The LA Fire Department Foundation donation will help cover the costs of essential tools and safety equipment for LAFD firefighters, including hydration backpacks, wildland brush tools and emergency fire shelters.

“The fires and windstorms are absolutely devastating, and Verizon Foundation is stepping up immediately to ensure support reaches those who are in such urgent need,” said Donna Epps, Verizon’s Chief Responsible Business Officer. “The Verizon Foundation is supporting the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as they provide relief for communities to contain the fire and keep people safe.”

“The American Red Cross is on the ground helping those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. We are so grateful for partners like the Verizon Foundation as we work together to provide relief and hope for communities in the wake of this heartbreaking disaster.”

“Our LAFD firefighters continue risking their own safety to defend our communities as the Palisades Fire rages on,” said LAFD Foundation President Liz Lin. “We must do everything we can to ensure they have the tools and equipment they need to protect homes and lives. We cannot thank Verizon enough for this incredible support.”

Media contact

Alexis Madrigal
alexis.madrigal@verizon.com

Hope Arcuri Armanus
hope.arcuri.armanus@verizon.com

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) maintains an emergency management plan to ensure we are prepared to respond to unforeseen events. This article provides some insight into emergency preparedness at MPC. It was first published in our latest Sustainability Report.

Meticulous planning and preparedness are critical to effectively respond in the event of an emergency. Consistently strengthening our response capabilities helps us mitigate and minimize impacts to people and the environment in the event of an incident.

Each of our operating locations has an emergency response team and a site-specific emergency preparedness and response plan in place, tailored to the unique risks of the location. Regular drills and exercises are conducted to ensure that our teams can respond with precision and confidence should an incident occur.

Our response plans are reviewed and approved by several agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and various state agencies.

MPC’s Emergency Preparedness Group (EPG) oversees our response program, which includes companywide guidelines and procedures on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies. The group’s continued focus is to strengthen our capability to respond swiftly and effectively to any emergency incident at any of our facilities. The EPG staff coordinates with business components to share best practices and resources across the company.

For incidents that may require resources beyond those available at a local facility, the EPG maintains a Corporate Emergency Response Team (CERT). It is comprised of approximately 250 employees with response expertise and training in the Incident Command System, a globally recognized organizational structure designed to integrate resources across multiple agencies and organizations should an emergency event occur.

Emergency Preparedness Exercises 
To promote readiness, our CERT members and other emergency response personnel participate in various exercises and work alongside federal, state, local and tribal responders, such as the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Coast Guard, state environmental protection or wildlife agencies, tribal government representatives and local emergency responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. MPC and MPLX maintain an emergency preparedness program to test and continually improve our response capabilities:

Our exercises follow the guidelines of the federal government’s National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program, which meets the requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and all federal, state and local requirements.Exercises help prepare for emergency situations and are used to review, critique and improve our emergency response plans.We take a collaborative approach to emergency preparedness. In addition to training our own employees and contractors, we engage federal, state, local and tribal agencies, local fire departments and other first responders, and community leaders who have an interest in the design and development of our plans and exercises.

FedEx knows that success is about making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work. That’s why we’re proud of our ongoing relationship with GlobalMedic, a registered Canadian charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need with essential services and resources at home and across the world.

The vast geography of Canada makes providing aid to those in need both logistically challenging and costly, and our support of GlobalMedic helps alleviate some of those burdens. Through this collaboration, FedEx provides valuable volunteer support and helps cover significant shipping expenses, ensuring that GlobalMedic can continue its essential work without delay.

About GlobalMedic 
GlobalMedic specializes in disaster relief and life-saving humanitarian aid programs. Their mission is to provide critical support to communities affected by disasters, as well as those facing ongoing challenges. From food and hygiene products to emergency supplies, GlobalMedic delivers the resources that many vulnerable people urgently need in Canada and around the world. GlobalMedic’s mission aligns with the FedEx Cares focus on Delivering for Good which involves providing humanitarian aid and disaster preparedness.

Impact of FedEx Support 
Thanks to FedEx Canada’s involvement, GlobalMedic has been able to expand its reach and provide aid across Canada. From June 2023 to May 2024, FedEx delivered 76 shipments of essential supplies to shelters, health centers, schools, food banks and other organizations in eight provinces across the country. The shipments included pantry staples like lentils and beans for those facing hardship, as well as hygiene necessities like deodorant, soap, and menstrual products.

Recent Volunteer Efforts 
On September 3, 2024, a group of forty dedicated FedEx volunteers spent the day assembling food kits for GlobalMedic at their warehouse in Toronto. The team prepared and packaged more than 200 boxes of nutritious dried food, which will be distributed to shelters, food banks, and community support agencies nationwide. These kits are expected to provide meals to more than 4,300 families, helping to ensure that those in need have access to quality food during difficult times.

Besides food and hygiene items, FedEx also helped GlobalMedic deliver a fire skid to Victoria, BC and sleeping bags to Northern Ontario. The fire skid is equipped with a 1,000-litre holding tank, a pump and a hose. It can turn any pick-up truck or utility vehicle into a small fire truck. The sleeping bags were sent to a children’s foundation in Sudbury, Ontario to help support their camp programs.

Why It Matters 
Through the GlobalMedic relationship, FedEx is making a tangible, positive impact across Canada and around the world. Not only do our team members volunteer their time and skills, but the resources provided also ease the financial burden of shipping and logistics for the charity. In turn, this collaboration ensures that essential aid reaches communities in need more efficiently and effectively.

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

Since 2020, TCS’ goIT Monthly Challenge invites students to use their creativity and design skills to develop concepts for technology that can solve world problems defined by the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.In 2025, Tata Consultancy Services has announced that all goIT Monthly Challenges will now be open to concepts addressing any of the 17 SDGs throughout the calendar year, depending on the students’ unique passions and circumstances, rather than being limited to a specific SDG each month as a monthly theme. The change means every entry now has two chances to win recognition, mentorship and more as goIT identifies a winner each month and enters all submissions into the goIT Global Innovator of the Year Competition.

MUMBAI and NEW YORK, January 10, 2025 /3BL/ – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has broadened the focus of its flagship STEM education program’s goIT Monthly Challenge. Each month, goIT and its partners—who represent either business and industry or non-governmental organizations (NGOs)—invite students under the age of 18 to participate in its Go Innovate Together (goITTM) program through the goIT Monthly Challenge. Each partner joins TCS in raising awareness about specific SDGs meaningful to their own unique missions. Together, TCS and partners create videos to help educate students about both the issue and the goIT Monthly Challenge opportunity. With the shift to a broader month-to-month focus, students can now address any challenge that is important to them or their communities throughout the year, rather than wait for the specific theme to arise. That means they’ll have two opportunities to compete and win, first as monthly winners and, later, in competition for the title “goIT Global Innovator of the Year.”

goIT, a free digital innovation and career readiness program, was designed to help bridge the skills gap in science and technology fields and to inspire youth interest in technology. It brings industry and TCS experts together to offer training in mobile app design, microprocessors, IoT, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In addition, the program enhances student understanding of human and environmental sustainability issues by encouraging projects that support the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through the goIT Monthly Challenge, students are encouraged to generate and create ideas for digital innovations that help transform the world through positive change. Each entry must respond directly to one of the SDGs, all of which are calls to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can enjoy health, justice, and prosperity. Student entries will be judged by industry professionals including employees of TCS, its partners and customers. Students (individuals or teams) participate in the virtual challenge to compete for prizes, mentoring, future recognition, and more.

The submission deadline for the goIT Monthly Challenge for January is January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (entrants’ local time). Submissions for future for goIT Monthly Challenges will, similarly, always be due the last day of each Challenge’s respective month.

To learn more about the goIT Monthly Challenge, view videos about the SDGs featuring sponsoring partners, and to enter, visit on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG.

Learn more about goIT, now celebrating 15 years empowering youth, at https://on.tcs.com/goIT-AMERS.

About TCS’ goIT Program 
TCS’ Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS’ flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students the 21st century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more. For more information, visit https://on.tcs.com/goIT-AMERS.

About Tata Consultancy Services 
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 56 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.

A part of the Tata group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 612,700 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS’ proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

DES MOINES, Iowa, January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on World Cancer Day, Tuesday, February 4, for an educational event with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event will feature a keynote from Shane Jacobson, V Foundation Chief Executive Officer and Susanna Greer, Ph.D., V Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, as they provide education on the importance of cancer research, its impact on everyday health and wellness, and the inspirational stories of hope cancer continues to provide.

The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics cites cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, and Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate and the fastest growing rate of new cancers according to the 2024 Iowa Cancer Registry.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded by ESPN and renowned basketball coach Jim Valvano, has a singular mission: to achieve Victory Over Cancer® and save lives. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in cancer research grants across North America.

“Principal® is proud to support the V Foundation for Cancer Research in their mission to advance cancer research and inspire hope. By bringing together our community on World Cancer Day, we aim to raise awareness for the critical need of continued research and investments in the fight against cancer, a disease that impacts so many lives.” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Principal Community Relations. “We believe that through collaboration and shared commitment to health and wellness, we can make significant strides toward achieving Victory Over Cancer®.”

Principal pledges support to the V Foundation through the Move to Make a Difference challenge 

Principal announced today it is encouraging employees to move one million miles between January 13 and June 30, 2025, to raise one million dollars in support of cancer research through the V Foundation. Each mile of physical movement employees complete will be matched with a $1 donation to the V Foundation when logged through the Charity Miles tracking app.

“The V Foundation is thrilled to join forces with Principal to engage employees across the globe. We are excited to collaborate to fund game-changing cancer research that aims to achieve our shared goal of Victory Over Cancer®,” said Shane Jacobson, CEO of the V Foundation. “It is motivating to see the passion throughout the entire Principal team, and we celebrate that our partnership will accelerate innovation, inspire teamwork, and save lives.”

Building stronger communities

Through strategic collaborations and investments, Principal together with Principal® Foundation support programs that enable people to pursue their journey to better financial futures. Meeting essential needs, such as health and well-being, is where this path begins. Support by Principal of the V Foundation helps move the needle on cancer research and highlights the role that overall health and wellness has in a person’s long-term financial stability.

Event details 
Date and time: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at noon. 
Details: 
                Speakers: V Foundation CEO Shane Jacobson
                V Foundation Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Susanna Greer
Location: Principal Financial Group Auditorium, 711 High Street, Des Moines, Iowa. The Auditorium entrance is located on 8th Street.
Registration details: Register via Eventbrite. Pre-registration is required.
Parking: Public parking is available at metered spots surrounding Principal campus or at the parking ramp at 9th Street and Grand Avenue for a fee.

About Principal Financial Group 
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with nearly 20,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we’re helping approximately 68 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and named as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.  

Principal community relations supports the communities where affiliates of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392 operates. Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Company®, a member of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392.

Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. (“Principal® Foundation”)is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. (“Principal”) operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so.

1 As of September 30, 2024   
2 Ethisphere, 2024    
3 Pensions & Investments, 2023  

About The V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, ESPN commentator and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants in North America through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V team is committed to funding the best scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives. To learn more, visit v.org.

4140080-012025

####

January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – Inogen Alliance announces a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Keith Knoke, SVP Antea Group USA, with the retirement of current Chair, Peylina Chu, SVP Antea Group USA. Peylina had been serving two consecutive terms for Chair of the Board, with the next term ending in 2026 which Keith will take over the remainder of her term. The board of directors includes eleven directors from eleven different countries where their companies are shareholders of the Alliance, view more information here.

“I am proud of the governance structure we have built within the Alliance, and I am confident that the new Board Chair and Board of Directors, Inogen Alliance President, and the Leadership Team will continue to lead with wisdom, collaboration, and camaraderie in the journey ahead,” said Peylina Chu closing out her long international career with Antea Group USA and Inogen Alliance. She was the first female Chair of the Board and brought over 25 years of experience starting out her career as a chemical engineer.

“Peylina, our confident Board leader, has created a framework of governance and professionalism that I know will lead us to a future where we can achieve our goals and aspirations,” stated Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance.

Keith Knoke, SVP of Services and Innovation at Antea Group USA most recently filled a temporary COO position for Antea Group UK, as the firm established operations. He brings a wealth of experience working across some of our largest global clients and has been active in the Inogen Alliance since 2003.

“I am honored to serve as the new Chair of the Board for Inogen Alliance and look forward to working with Angie Dickson and her leadership team as well as the opportunity to work with and learn from my fellow board members. Working with the leadership team, board of directors and the 70+ Inogen Alliance Associates I hope to continue our proven resilience and agility in the dynamic global EHS&S consulting space, help our clients and Associates find success locally and abroad, and provide our 6,000+ combined employees an opportunity to engage in interesting and meaningful global work,” says Keith Knoke.

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of dozens of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates here and follow us on LinkedIn.

January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – Inogen Alliance announces a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Keith Knoke, SVP Antea Group USA, with the retirement of current Chair, Peylina Chu, SVP Antea Group USA. Peylina had been serving two consecutive terms for Chair of the Board, with the next term ending in 2026 which Keith will take over the remainder of her term. The board of directors includes eleven directors from eleven different countries where their companies are shareholders of the Alliance, view more information here.

“I am proud of the governance structure we have built within the Alliance, and I am confident that the new Board Chair and Board of Directors, Inogen Alliance President, and the Leadership Team will continue to lead with wisdom, collaboration, and camaraderie in the journey ahead,” said Peylina Chu closing out her long international career with Antea Group USA and Inogen Alliance. She was the first female Chair of the Board and brought over 25 years of experience starting out her career as a chemical engineer.

“Peylina, our confident Board leader, has created a framework of governance and professionalism that I know will lead us to a future where we can achieve our goals and aspirations,” stated Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance.

Keith Knoke, SVP of Services and Innovation at Antea Group USA most recently filled a temporary COO position for Antea Group UK, as the firm established operations. He brings a wealth of experience working across some of our largest global clients and has been active in the Inogen Alliance since 2003.

“I am honored to serve as the new Chair of the Board for Inogen Alliance and look forward to working with Angie Dickson and her leadership team as well as the opportunity to work with and learn from my fellow board members. Working with the leadership team, board of directors and the 70+ Inogen Alliance Associates I hope to continue our proven resilience and agility in the dynamic global EHS&S consulting space, help our clients and Associates find success locally and abroad, and provide our 6,000+ combined employees an opportunity to engage in interesting and meaningful global work,” says Keith Knoke.

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of dozens of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates here and follow us on LinkedIn.

January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – Qurate Retail GroupSM, which comprises six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025. A world leader in video commerce (“vCommerce”), Qurate Retail Group ranked 28 out of 77 in the retail & consumer goods industry, and among the top 200 companies overall. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

America’s Most Responsible Companies honors the top 600 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries, for their commitment to making a positive impact on their community and the environment. The ranking focuses on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers all three pillars of ESG: Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance. The analysis is based on two metrics:

Quantitative data from KPI (key performance indicator) research: More than 30 KPIs from the across the three areas of ESG were considered for the ranking.The CSR reputation of each company derived from an extensive survey of 26,000 U.S. residents, assessing the public’s perception of each company’s social responsibility efforts.

Earlier in 2024, Qurate Retail Group announced significant advancements made toward its public goals, further emphasizing the critical role the company plays in protecting the environment, championing empowerment and belonging, and curating product responsibly. A few highlights include:

Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% from a 2018 baseline, in support of a 50% reduction goal by 2030.Surpassed goal to spotlight 500 underrepresented small businesses two years early.Published annual list of names and addresses of Tier 1 factories that produce direct-sourced products sold by QVC and HSN1 to promote supply chain transparency.

The collective advancements made underscore Qurate Retail Group’s Global Impact team focus to embed inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility into all aspects of the business by inspiring a more sustainable way to retail through actions that accelerate business growth and positively impact employees, customers, communities, business partners, and the planet.

To learn more about Qurate Retail Group’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives and summary reports, visit: www.qurateretailgroup.com/lp/corporate-responsibility.

###

1 This list includes factories involved in the manufacturing and/or assembly of finished products in the apparel and home categories, sold at retail by QVC and HSN. Where existing contractual or other restrictions or considerations may preclude certain factory names and addresses from publication, we expect to work with any such business partners to secure necessary approvals.

About Qurate Retail Group: 

Qurate Retail GroupSM comprises six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. The retailer reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via 15 television channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and FAST and other digital livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, websites, mobile apps, social pages, print catalogs, and in-store destinations. Qurate Retail Group combines shopping and entertainment to curate products, experiences, conversations and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers. Headquartered in West Chester, Pa., Qurate Retail Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. For more information, visit qurateretailgroup.com or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. 

Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune 500 company that includes the Qurate Retail Group portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests.

About Statista: 

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.