International Volunteers Day is observed globally on December 5th each year. This date offers a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable achievements of volunteers and to reflect on the impact of volunteerism on society. Read more about Jazz’s community engagement and volunteerism in the latest Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report.
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In celebration of Travel Tuesday and Giving Tuesday on December 3– Expedia announced that for every booking made on it’s US, CA, and UK sites, a donation of $5 (up to $1M) will be made to the Made to Travel™ Fund, *a donor-advised fund at Percent Impact Foundation. This initiative supports nonprofits that remove barriers to travel, and to date, have awarded over $2.5M in grants.
These grantees empower underserved travelers, ensuring they feel safe and welcome as they explore the world. This program supports Expedia Group‘s commitment to making travel more inclusive and accessible for all.
Learn more here: https://www.expedia.com/see/made-to-travel-fund
Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.
In this video, let’s meet Tyra Barry, and learn how working at Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories gives Tyra the freedom to spend quality time with her daughter while making her feel empowHERed!
Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 145 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.
Discover your career at Saint-Gobain North America here
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About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€47.9 billion in sales in 2023
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
To support its culture of giving back to the communities in which is operates, each month Clorox recognizes teammates who volunteer their time to serve their communities with the Helping Hands Award. Clorox’s first Helping Hands Award winner is Dan Kellenberger, vice president and general manager for its CloroxPro business. Here’s what he shared about his experience as a volunteer.
What inspires you to volunteer with your organization, and how long have you been volunteering?
I began volunteering more when I started working at Clorox 23 years ago. I remember early on volunteering at the Alameda County Community Foodbank and seeing firsthand how volunteer contributions made a real difference in people’s lives. That felt good and inspired me to do more.
Can you share a memorable volunteer experience?
There are several, but one that stands out to me was when I was working in the Cleaning Division. We were working with a group called Humble Design, which provides comfortable, furnished living spaces for those transitioning from homelessness. Over the course of a day, we fully furnished an apartment in Oakland and surprised a young family who was transitioning from a shelter. I will never forget the emotions in the room from both the family and volunteers.
How do you manage your volunteer work alongside your professional responsibilities?
I actually see volunteering as part of being a professional, not separate. In Clorox Professional, we make sure we host events and encourage everyone to create time and energy to support the causes that matter to them.
Learn more about Clorox’s commitment to communities in its Foundation annual report.
RAHWAY, N.J., December 5, 2024 /3BL/ – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has ranked No. 1 on Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the second year in a row.
“We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and integrity,” said Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. “A firm belief in the importance of operating responsibly is at the heart of who we are as a company, and we will continue to demonstrate this core value as we work to deliver on our purpose of saving and improving lives.”
To determine this year’s list, Newsweek partnered with Statista, a global research and data firm, to analyze 2,000 of the country’s largest public companies by revenue, assessing each across 30 key performance indicators and through a survey of 26,000 U.S. residents.
This year, Merck also ranked No. 1 in its industry on CNBC and JUST Capital’s list of America’s Most JUST Companies and Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.
Learn more about Merck’s sustainability strategy by visiting merck.com/company-overview/sustainability.
About Merck
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.
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Learn more about Merck’s sustainability strategy: https://www.merck.com/company-overview/sustainability/.
Clean energy project at Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School supports significant energy savings and advances regional decarbonization goals Flexible, resilient power supported by Eaton’s latest microgrid controller and battery energy storage system Eaton highlights electrification projects driving energy resilience and affordability at the Reuters Energy Transition North America 2024 event
PITTSBURGH, December 5, 2024 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton will provide a renewable energy microgrid at Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School in Menasha, Wisconsin, to support affordable, resilient and sustainable power. The system will be the largest of its kind in the state and is anticipated to help the Menasha Joint School District save $190,000 in annual energy costs. Scheduled for completion in 2025, the project aims to achieve net zero energy status and will serve approximately 1,000 students.
“One major goal for the district was to ensure our new facility was an energy efficient and sustainable model conserving taxpayer dollars and natural resources,” said Brian Adesso, director of business services at Menasha Joint School District. “From project visualization to design and installation, Eaton’s depth of expertise and comprehensive solutions have proven invaluable in our journey toward net zero.”
The Menasha Joint School District is constructing Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School from the ground-up to provide a modern and sustainable learning environment that utilizes advanced energy conservation strategies and contributes to regional carbon neutrality goals. Eaton is helping the school build a solar-plus-storage microgrid that incorporates 1.3 megawatts (MWac) of solar PV panels, energy storage and natural gas generators to sustainably generate all the energy required for operations and provide carbon-friendly power. The project demonstrates how Eaton’s Buildings as a Grid approach helps customers build flexible energy systems to manage power far more effectively.
“From the critical community infrastructure to the world’s most demanding industries, we’re proud to provide the safe, sustainable and resilient solutions our customers need to simplify their transition to a low-carbon energy future,” said Nelly Maximous, vice president of energy transition sales at Eaton. “This project is a prime example of how sustainable electrification can support a stronger and greener future. We’re confident our proven expertise and clean energy management solutions will provide long-term value for the region, school district and environment.”
Eaton’s new microgrid controller and battery energy storage system are at the heart of the solution, enabling the school district to manage where, when and how electricity is consumed. The microgrid controller is fully integrated into a switchboard, which is a foundational electrical component used to help power facilities everywhere, making it easier and faster to deploy a microgrid right out of the box. Eaton’s xStorageTM battery energy storage system (BESS) enables the school to strategically store and dispatch energy to maintain uptime and maximize onsite solar consumption to reduce energy costs.
The Menasha Joint School District is pursuing Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits to maximize the project’s value. Eaton guided the microgrid design and equipment specifications to effectively address the IRA’s domestic preference requirements. To learn more about Eaton’s expertise and support for navigating the government stimulus funding process, visit Eaton.com/StrongerFuture.
Paul Ryan, Eaton’s general manager of connected solutions and EV charging, delivered a keynote focused on the practical strategies electrifying energy use during the Reuters Energy Transition North America 2024 event in Houston on December 4.
Learn more about Eaton’s Buildings as a Grid approach to the energy transition.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy sources, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century. We reported revenues of $23.2 billion in 2023 and serve customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., December 5, 2024 /3BL/ – SCS Standards is pleased to announce public review of the SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products, Module C. The new module expands the standard to cover requirements pertaining to carbon capture, utilization, and storage. 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.
The standard is modular, allowing for different decarbonization levers. Draft SCS-115 Module C, the third of five planned modules, should be read in tandem with the core SCS-115 standard.
To learn more about SCS-115 and draft Module C, please join our complimentary webinar “Lower Carbon Products and Packaging Claims: A Certification Standard for Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry” on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT, 5:00 p.m. CET). Register here to learn about:
The core standard’s framework and baseline calculation methodologyThe five decarbonization levers supported by the standardTypes of products and co-products that can benefit from certificationMass balance approach to carbon footprint reductionProduct intensity and reduction claims that can be made to showcase product decarbonization
The public is welcome to comment on SCS-115 Module C, which covers carbon capture, utilization, and storage, until January 24, 2025. To request a copy of the draft and submit comments, please reach out to standards@scsstandards.org, or visit our website here.
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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Today, KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced their support for eight exceptional nonprofit organizations in 2024, providing grants totaling $3 million. This significant financial contribution is aimed at empowering these organizations to further their missions of fostering positive change and growth throughout Northeast Ohio.
Specifically, grant funds will be directed toward critical areas such as workforce development, education, and initiatives focused on creating safe, healthy, affordable and inclusive communities. These efforts reflect KeyBank’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of the clients and communities it serves, ensuring all have the opportunity to flourish.
“Some of the most impactful work we do takes place beyond the confines of our offices, in our communities where it truly matters,” said Kelly Lamirand, KeyBank Cleveland Market President. “We firmly believe that these strategic investments will not only enhance the resilience of our communities but also infuse them with vibrancy and stability. I want to take this opportunity, on behalf of everyone at Key, to express our heartfelt gratitude to these organizations for their tireless dedication and daily contributions that help our hometown thrive.”
The organizations that have been awarded funding from the KeyBank Foundation include:
Cleveland Institute of ArtBoys & Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioEnterprise Community Partners Inc.College Now Greater Cleveland Inc.May Dugan CenterCleveland Neighborhood Progress, Inc.The Cleveland OrchestraThe Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Since 2017, KeyBank has made community investments totaling more than $1.8 billion in its hometown Cleveland market, supporting affordable housing and community development projects; small business and home lending; and transformative philanthropy.
ABOUT KEYCORP
KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $190 billion at September 30, 2024.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
Veolia North America joins the UN Global Compact as a subsidiary member of its parent company, Veolia Group, alongside thousands of other companies globally committed to taking responsible business action to create the world we all want.The UN Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BOSTON, December 5, 2024 — Veolia North America is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative—a voluntary initiative for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices—as a subsidiary member of its parent company, Veolia Group.
With this announcement, Veolia North America is proud to join thousands of other companies globally committed to taking responsible business action to create the world we all want. This also supports Veolia’s GreenUp strategy and effort to increase our stakeholder engagement in North America through the UNGC USA Action Network.
The UN Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 20,000 companies based in over 160 countries, and more than 60 Global Compact Networks. Veolia is an active participant in the UNGC including being a signatory of the CEO Water Mandate.
Fred Van Heems, President and CEO of Veolia North America said “This opportunity strengthens our commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. Through our GreenUp strategy, we are paving the way for a more sustainable and desirable future, and joining the UNGC provides us with additional tools to achieve this.”
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ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
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ABOUT VEOLIA GROUP
Veolia’s ambition is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 218,000 employees on five continents, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for managing water, waste and energy that help to radically change the world. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them. In 2023, the Veolia group served 113 million people with drinking water and 103 million with wastewater services, produced 42 terawatt-hours of energy and recovered 63 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) generated consolidated sales of €45.3 billion in 2023.
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Nate Pepper
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As the world celebrates UN Global Volunteer Day on December 5, DP World in the Americas is reflecting on its decade of contributions to communities across the region. From beach cleanups to women-specific training programs and investments in local communities, our efforts align perfectly with the 2024 UN Global Volunteer Day theme: “Diverse volunteers, stronger communities.”
Volunteering is about coming together to shape a better world. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, aptly noted that “volunteers embody the best of humanity.” Over the past 10 years, DP World has proven this, with more than 41,000 employees worldwide contributing nearly 175,000 hours to transform communities. Here’s how DP World is driving change throughout our network.
Cleaning Up the Planet, One Beach at a Time
Environmental conservation is at the core of DP World’s volunteering initiatives. As one of the world’s leading port operators, we focus on supporting beach conservation. For example, in Canada, teams removed over 325 kilograms or 717 pounds of litter from eight kilometers of coastline in 2024 alone. In Peru, volunteers removed nearly four tons of waste during three beach cleanup events in Callao. In Argentina, beach cleanups were combined with workshops to educate participants about the environmental impact of waste, blending action with awareness. In Chile, more than 110 terminal workers in Lirquén led beach cleanups while educating local communities about the importance of environmental conservation.
From cigarette butts to plastic pieces, these efforts protect aquatic wildlife while raising awareness about pollution.
Greening Communities with Mangroves and Forests
In Suriname, DP World employees have been planting mangroves since 2019, with 394 trees planted to date. In 2023, 22 volunteers planted 50 mangroves as part of the Weg naar Zee rehabilitation project, helping protect coastlines and sequester carbon. Meanwhile, Ecuador launched a large-scale mangrove restoration initiative, planting over 230,000 mangroves across 105 hectares in areas like El Morro and Isla Puná. This effort supports 400 families and absorbs 6,500 tons of CO2, showcasing the intersection of environmental and community impact.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice through education helps prepare young people for the workforce as another key pillar of DP World’s volunteering efforts. In Peru, 4,293 students participated in workshops on water conservation and climate change during World Water Day and World Oceans Day. Volunteers incorporated storytelling into the sessions, making environmental lessons engaging for children.
In Argentina, volunteers conducted playful school workshops on recycling and water conservation. One session reached 87 students aged eight- to nine-years, teaching them to assemble eco-bottles. In partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, students also visited ecological reserves, providing them with hands-on experiences in nature.
At Chile’s San Antonio terminal, DP World hosted technical talks for students pursuing port-related careers.
Empowering Women and Marginalized Groups
DP World is breaking barriers for women in male-dominated industries. In the Dominican Republic, the “Women Forklift Program” trained 15 women to operate heavy machinery, creating career opportunities previously unavailable to them. In Ecuador, the “Operators of the Future” program licensed eight women to handle heavy equipment, further advancing gender equality in logistics.
In Chile, support for the Las Rosas de Santo Domingo Sports Club has provided therapeutic rowing opportunities for women recovering from breast cancer, improving their physical and emotional well-being. Meanwhile, Ecuador’s training programs for women artisans in Dos Mangas have empowered them to commercialize their crafts, fostering economic independence.
Feeding Communities and Supporting Families
Food security is another area where DP World is making a difference. In Canada, the Prince Rupert team prepared and delivered 160 food hampers to local students in need. Volunteers in Vancouver contributed to the YWCA Rooftop Garden, which produces over 1,500 pounds of food annually for families in crisis.
In Argentina, volunteers organized donation drives for school supplies, toys, and Christmas boxes, supporting vulnerable families throughout the year. These efforts bring a personal touch to corporate responsibility, ensuring that no family is left behind.
Promoting Health and Well-Being
DP World’s volunteers are also prioritizing health. In Suriname, employees volunteered to renovate a delivery room at the St. Vincentius Hospital as part of the “Adopt a Hospital Room” project. In Peru, volunteers brightened the lives of 130 elderly residents in Callao shelters through Mother’s, Father’s, and Senior’s Day celebrations. These events combined donations with quality time, offering care and companionship to those in need.
In Canada, employees hosted the “Mission Possible Power Breakfast,” serving meals to vulnerable residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Beyond providing nourishment, the initiative fosters dignity and connection.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Digital skills are vital in today’s world, and DP World is stepping up to bridge the gap. In Peru, the company transformed classrooms into digital learning spaces equipped with 24 computers, benefiting 430 children and 20 teachers. Similarly, the “Future Vision Program” in the Dominican Republic has reached over 5,000 young people, focusing on education, youth networks, and women’s empowerment.
Globally, the DP World Education Programme aims to impact 100,000 students over the next five years. With resources like virtual reality port tours, STEM workshops, and career development materials, the initiative prepares youth for an evolving global market.
A Decade of Impact
DP World’s volunteers have left an enduring mark everywhere—their efforts embody the transformative power of volunteering and prove that small actions can lead to monumental change.
As DP World’s Global Volunteer Week unfolds from December 2-13, 2024, the company is raising the bar once again, aiming for 600 volunteers to contribute 6,000 hours and benefit 8,000 people. Whether through mangrove planting, school workshops, or skilled volunteering, DP World employees are showing that the spirit of service is alive and thriving.
So, as the world celebrates UN Global Volunteer Day, it’s inspiring to reflect on how, when diverse volunteers unite for a common cause, the strength of the communities they build can be truly limitless.