Tag: 3BL

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that enshrines the rights of all human beings.

Clorox’s success relies on a broad spectrum of partners, including those that distribute and sell our products, as well as those that supply the ingredients and packaging to produce them. That’s why we have a longstanding history of co-creating, growing and influencing pioneering forums that contribute to elevating human rights and fostering thriving communities through greater transparency and acting beyond our own company to scale our impact.

This year, we embedded more robust environmental and social sustainability criteria into our supplier relationship management practices, scorecards and contracts with priority suppliers to further support adherence to the principles set forth in our Business Partner Code of Conduct.

We also continued our collaboration to advance social and environmental impact in our supply chain with organizations like Action for Sustainable Derivatives, AIM-Progress, Earthworm Foundation, Global Shea Alliance, Responsible Mica Initiative and Sustainable Coconut Partnership, among other nongovernmental organizations and strategic partners.

Learn more about Clorox’s responsible sourcing practices and the company’s broader social impact efforts in its full 2024 Annual Report.

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that enshrines the rights of all human beings.

Clorox’s success relies on a broad spectrum of partners, including those that distribute and sell our products, as well as those that supply the ingredients and packaging to produce them. That’s why we have a longstanding history of co-creating, growing and influencing pioneering forums that contribute to elevating human rights and fostering thriving communities through greater transparency and acting beyond our own company to scale our impact.

This year, we embedded more robust environmental and social sustainability criteria into our supplier relationship management practices, scorecards and contracts with priority suppliers to further support adherence to the principles set forth in our Business Partner Code of Conduct.

We also continued our collaboration to advance social and environmental impact in our supply chain with organizations like Action for Sustainable Derivatives, AIM-Progress, Earthworm Foundation, Global Shea Alliance, Responsible Mica Initiative and Sustainable Coconut Partnership, among other nongovernmental organizations and strategic partners.

Learn more about Clorox’s responsible sourcing practices and the company’s broader social impact efforts in its full 2024 Annual Report.

The Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) has been named the recipient of a two-year Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant of $100,000 per year.

TCDC is part of the third cohort to receive grant funding from five Georgia-based family foundations, focused on climate solutions that lift people up and advance community priorities with the ultimate goal of the climate justice movement.

TCDC will apply plant-based diet and residential solar climate solutions to scale existing work in the historic Dewey City neighborhood. They will be working to decrease the energy cost burdens for residents in 52 senior apartments while improving the health outcomes of hundreds of residents in the surrounding community, which is currently designated as a “food desert.”

Read the full story in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.

The Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) has been named the recipient of a two-year Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant of $100,000 per year.

TCDC is part of the third cohort to receive grant funding from five Georgia-based family foundations, focused on climate solutions that lift people up and advance community priorities with the ultimate goal of the climate justice movement.

TCDC will apply plant-based diet and residential solar climate solutions to scale existing work in the historic Dewey City neighborhood. They will be working to decrease the energy cost burdens for residents in 52 senior apartments while improving the health outcomes of hundreds of residents in the surrounding community, which is currently designated as a “food desert.”

Read the full story in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.

December 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) earned a gold rating this year from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform. This is the third straight assessment in which Otis obtained the gold rating – ranking in the top 5% of the more than 130,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis.

“This EcoVadis gold rating represents our work to advance our sustainability programs in alignment with our business objectives,” said Caroline Coursant, Otis Vice President of ESG. “Many of our customers consider this a key metric as they make procurement decisions. Receiving a gold rating for the third year in a row demonstrates that we continue to pursue and execute on sustainable strategies that drive value for key stakeholders, including our colleagues, customers, partners and shareholders.”

The EcoVadis rating system uses 21 criteria to measure companies’ efforts across four areas of corporate social responsibility and sustainability: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. As more companies look to existing and potential suppliers’ sustainability programs to achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, many use EcoVadis to provide a reliable assessment for their procurement practices. A strong EcoVadis score demonstrates a company’s strong sustainability performance and commitments and comprehensive management systems.

ESG is integral to setting Otis’ long-term vision in motion and is embedded in the company’s long-term business strategy. We are intentional in our approach identifying opportunities to manage our impact on the world while aligning our products and services with our stakeholders’ expectations and aspirations.

This latest recognition from EcoVadis is testament to Otis’ longstanding commitment to its global stakeholders. Other recent recognitions include being named among America’s Greenest Companies, World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, World’s Best Employers, America’s Most Responsible Companies and World’s Most Admired Companies.

For more information on Otis’ ESG strategies, goals and actions, please read the latest Otis ESG report.

About Otis
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2.3 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.3 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 71,000 people strong, including 42,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

December 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) earned a gold rating this year from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform. This is the third straight assessment in which Otis obtained the gold rating – ranking in the top 5% of the more than 130,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis.

“This EcoVadis gold rating represents our work to advance our sustainability programs in alignment with our business objectives,” said Caroline Coursant, Otis Vice President of ESG. “Many of our customers consider this a key metric as they make procurement decisions. Receiving a gold rating for the third year in a row demonstrates that we continue to pursue and execute on sustainable strategies that drive value for key stakeholders, including our colleagues, customers, partners and shareholders.”

The EcoVadis rating system uses 21 criteria to measure companies’ efforts across four areas of corporate social responsibility and sustainability: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. As more companies look to existing and potential suppliers’ sustainability programs to achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, many use EcoVadis to provide a reliable assessment for their procurement practices. A strong EcoVadis score demonstrates a company’s strong sustainability performance and commitments and comprehensive management systems.

ESG is integral to setting Otis’ long-term vision in motion and is embedded in the company’s long-term business strategy. We are intentional in our approach identifying opportunities to manage our impact on the world while aligning our products and services with our stakeholders’ expectations and aspirations.

This latest recognition from EcoVadis is testament to Otis’ longstanding commitment to its global stakeholders. Other recent recognitions include being named among America’s Greenest Companies, World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, World’s Best Employers, America’s Most Responsible Companies and World’s Most Admired Companies.

For more information on Otis’ ESG strategies, goals and actions, please read the latest Otis ESG report.

About Otis
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2.3 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.3 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 71,000 people strong, including 42,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

Exciting news for animal lovers nationwide! For the seventeenth year in a row, the ASPCA has been selected as a national charity partner to participate in the Subaru Share the Love® Event, which kicks off Thursday, November 21, and runs through January 2, 2025.

When you purchase or lease a new Subaru this holiday season, you have the chance to “share the love” with the ASPCA! For every new Subaru vehicle that is purchased or leased throughout the campaign, Subaru will donate $250 to the purchaser’s/lessee’s choice among four national charity partners, including the ASPCA, or a local hometown charity(ies) supported by participating retailers.*

Funds donated to the ASPCA will continue to help animals like Slinky, who got a second chance after being relocated from Spaulding County, Georgia, shortly after tornadoes struck and devastated the area. Slinky was one of 27 unowned dogs who were transported to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, following the disaster.

When dogs experience stress in shelter environments, it can make it difficult for them to show off their true personalities and can make adoption more challenging. Because Slinky was extremely stressed out in this setting, the CRC staff sent Slinky to a foster home with Savannah Howard, a Behavior Specialist at the CRC.

While in foster care, Slinky tested positive for heartworm disease, which extended his stay with Savannah as he recovered. During this time, he acclimated well to her home and made a lot of progress with his behavior. He built a positive association with his crate and enjoyed playing with Savannah’s other dog, Nala, and her cat, Pablo.

After their time together, Savannah ultimately decided that she couldn’t let Slinky go and decided to officially adopt him!

Fresh starts for animals like Slinky are a direct result of the support we get from our incredible teams, supporters and partners. The funding received from the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event helped support ASPCA facilities across the country, including the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center, making success stories like Slinky’s possible. We’re excited that Subaru has chosen to support us once again this year, and we look forward to helping provide second chances for more animals like Slinky!

Since 2008, Subaru has donated over $38 million to the ASPCA through our partnership, including the Subaru Share the Love Event. We’re so thankful for Subaru and all of the Subaru owners who have supported the ASPCA through this campaign over the years! Their support has furthered our lifesaving efforts for countless animals in need nationwide.

*Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 21, 2024, through January 2, 2025, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc. Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased during the campaign period, participating retailers will donate a minimum of $50 in total to their registered Hometown Charities. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 10, 2025. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share.

Exciting news for animal lovers nationwide! For the seventeenth year in a row, the ASPCA has been selected as a national charity partner to participate in the Subaru Share the Love® Event, which kicks off Thursday, November 21, and runs through January 2, 2025.

When you purchase or lease a new Subaru this holiday season, you have the chance to “share the love” with the ASPCA! For every new Subaru vehicle that is purchased or leased throughout the campaign, Subaru will donate $250 to the purchaser’s/lessee’s choice among four national charity partners, including the ASPCA, or a local hometown charity(ies) supported by participating retailers.*

Funds donated to the ASPCA will continue to help animals like Slinky, who got a second chance after being relocated from Spaulding County, Georgia, shortly after tornadoes struck and devastated the area. Slinky was one of 27 unowned dogs who were transported to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, following the disaster.

When dogs experience stress in shelter environments, it can make it difficult for them to show off their true personalities and can make adoption more challenging. Because Slinky was extremely stressed out in this setting, the CRC staff sent Slinky to a foster home with Savannah Howard, a Behavior Specialist at the CRC.

While in foster care, Slinky tested positive for heartworm disease, which extended his stay with Savannah as he recovered. During this time, he acclimated well to her home and made a lot of progress with his behavior. He built a positive association with his crate and enjoyed playing with Savannah’s other dog, Nala, and her cat, Pablo.

After their time together, Savannah ultimately decided that she couldn’t let Slinky go and decided to officially adopt him!

Fresh starts for animals like Slinky are a direct result of the support we get from our incredible teams, supporters and partners. The funding received from the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event helped support ASPCA facilities across the country, including the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center, making success stories like Slinky’s possible. We’re excited that Subaru has chosen to support us once again this year, and we look forward to helping provide second chances for more animals like Slinky!

Since 2008, Subaru has donated over $38 million to the ASPCA through our partnership, including the Subaru Share the Love Event. We’re so thankful for Subaru and all of the Subaru owners who have supported the ASPCA through this campaign over the years! Their support has furthered our lifesaving efforts for countless animals in need nationwide.

*Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 21, 2024, through January 2, 2025, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc. Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased during the campaign period, participating retailers will donate a minimum of $50 in total to their registered Hometown Charities. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 10, 2025. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share.

Ten organizations across Florida receive funding to support resiliency efforts benefiting Florida’s ecosystemOver the past five years, the Duke Energy Foundation donated more than $3 million to environmental resiliency and disaster recovery in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 10, 2024 /3BL/ – The Duke Energy Foundation announced $285,000 in grants to support the environmental vitality and resiliency of communities across Florida. Ten environmentally focused organizations will receive funding to continue Duke Energy’s investment in the state’s natural resources.

“Florida’s natural resources are integral to the quality-of-life residents and visitors cherish,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “Duke Energy Florida’s investment allows us to help preserve, protect and expand what is unique to our state and the communities we serve.”

The grant recipients have initiatives focused on improving Florida’s habitat and waterways through preservation and resiliency measures.

One grantee is Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County. The organization is utilizing funding to continue to build a healthy wildlife and pollinator corridor. This work includes habitat restoration in two locations between Mountain Lake and Bok Tower Gardens by planting native, flowering plants to benefit pollinators, and supplying food and shelter to birds, as well as gopher tortoises.

“We are honored to have this contribution as we work to save rare plant species in our area,” said David Price, president and CEO of Bok Tower Gardens. “Thanks to Duke Energy, we are more powerful in our efforts to safeguard the environment.”

A complete list of grant recipients and supported initiatives is below:

The Nature Conservancy: Preserve the Florida Wildlife Corridor and support wildlife connectivity through resilient communities and equitable conservationBok Tower Gardens: Continuation of construction for healthy wildlife and pollinator corridorHighlands County Board of County Commissioners: Highlands County Sun-n-Lake Preserve improvementsAudubon Center for Birds of Prey: Protecting Florida’s Bald EaglesDucks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited marsh wetland improvementClearwater Marine Aquarium: Healthy Habitat and Oceans (H2O) education initiativeTampa Bay Watch: Coquina Key bird island coastal resiliency projectCoastal Conservation Association: CCA Florida clam restoration, mangrove nursery and restoration site equipmentFranklin’s Promise Coalition: OysterCorpsHorse Farms Forever: 2024 Conservation Summit: Springs Forever

These 10 organizations are the most recent iteration of a consistent focus from Duke Energy on environmental resiliency investments. Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $3 million to ecological initiatives and natural disaster response in Florida.

For more information about the Duke Energy Foundation, please visit duke-energy.com/community/duke-energy-foundation/Florida.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Media contact: Audrey Stasko 
Media line: 800.559.3853

View original content here.

Ten organizations across Florida receive funding to support resiliency efforts benefiting Florida’s ecosystemOver the past five years, the Duke Energy Foundation donated more than $3 million to environmental resiliency and disaster recovery in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 10, 2024 /3BL/ – The Duke Energy Foundation announced $285,000 in grants to support the environmental vitality and resiliency of communities across Florida. Ten environmentally focused organizations will receive funding to continue Duke Energy’s investment in the state’s natural resources.

“Florida’s natural resources are integral to the quality-of-life residents and visitors cherish,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “Duke Energy Florida’s investment allows us to help preserve, protect and expand what is unique to our state and the communities we serve.”

The grant recipients have initiatives focused on improving Florida’s habitat and waterways through preservation and resiliency measures.

One grantee is Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County. The organization is utilizing funding to continue to build a healthy wildlife and pollinator corridor. This work includes habitat restoration in two locations between Mountain Lake and Bok Tower Gardens by planting native, flowering plants to benefit pollinators, and supplying food and shelter to birds, as well as gopher tortoises.

“We are honored to have this contribution as we work to save rare plant species in our area,” said David Price, president and CEO of Bok Tower Gardens. “Thanks to Duke Energy, we are more powerful in our efforts to safeguard the environment.”

A complete list of grant recipients and supported initiatives is below:

The Nature Conservancy: Preserve the Florida Wildlife Corridor and support wildlife connectivity through resilient communities and equitable conservationBok Tower Gardens: Continuation of construction for healthy wildlife and pollinator corridorHighlands County Board of County Commissioners: Highlands County Sun-n-Lake Preserve improvementsAudubon Center for Birds of Prey: Protecting Florida’s Bald EaglesDucks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited marsh wetland improvementClearwater Marine Aquarium: Healthy Habitat and Oceans (H2O) education initiativeTampa Bay Watch: Coquina Key bird island coastal resiliency projectCoastal Conservation Association: CCA Florida clam restoration, mangrove nursery and restoration site equipmentFranklin’s Promise Coalition: OysterCorpsHorse Farms Forever: 2024 Conservation Summit: Springs Forever

These 10 organizations are the most recent iteration of a consistent focus from Duke Energy on environmental resiliency investments. Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $3 million to ecological initiatives and natural disaster response in Florida.

For more information about the Duke Energy Foundation, please visit duke-energy.com/community/duke-energy-foundation/Florida.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Media contact: Audrey Stasko 
Media line: 800.559.3853

View original content here.