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STAMFORD, Conn., October 30, 2024 /3BL/ – Webster Bank is expanding its Finance Lab collaborations with three new partners to provide financial empowerment programs to hundreds of students in low- to moderate-income (LMI) areas. Webster is providing grants of $100,000 each to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, R.I. and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Mass., and SCO Family of Services on Long Island, N.Y.

The Finance Labs are part of Webster’s multi-year, multi-billion-dollar Community Investment Strategy designed to help nonprofit partners in LMI communities create opportunities for young people to gain skills needed for economic empowerment and financial success. The initiative launched in June 2022 and to date has invested $1.7 million through partnerships with nine nonprofits.

“We’re proud to work with organizations so deeply rooted in the communities we serve and whose missions align with ours,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Marissa Weidner. “These partnerships enable us to expand our Finance Lab initiative, supporting our commitment to creating economic vitality in the neighborhoods where we live and work.”

To date, Webster has launched Finance Labs with these nonprofit partners:

Yonkers Partners in Education, Yonkers, N.Y.Eagle Academy Foundation, with six locations in New York and New JerseyWakeman Boys & Girls Club of Bridgeport, YWCA of Greater Hartford and The Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, all in ConnecticutTaunton Area School to Career Finance Lab in Massachusetts

Webster will celebrate the opening of the Taunton location in October.

The newest Finance Lab partners shared their thoughts on how the Webster grants will support their organizations’ work:

“We are so grateful to Webster Bank for this transformational grant to establish a Finance Lab for the members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. This investment enhances the educational opportunities at our Clubs and fosters the ability to build up our communities by teaching our youth to be fiscally responsible adults and build brighter futures. Thank you for your generosity and partnership.” — Bob Scannell, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester“Financial literacy is a crucial skill and an important step in preparing our members for success and supporting their economic stability in the future. We are thrilled to partner with Webster Bank to bring this opportunity to our teens and help foster the skills needed to achieve their financial goals. This is a great example of a local business investing in the lives of our youth and in their community.” — Nicole Dufresne, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence“We are grateful to Webster Bank for empowering the youth we serve with the gift of financial literacy. We know that with the right tools and support our young people can and will successfully transition to adulthood. Financial literacy plays an essential role in their success and ongoing financial stability. This first-of-its-kind Finance Lab on Long Island will equip young people with the power and knowledge to thrive emotionally, socially and financially.” — Suzette Gordon, President and CEO of SCO Family of Services

Learn more about Webster Bank’s commitment to good corporate citizenship. Click here for more about our Office of Corporate Responsibility.

About Webster

Webster Bank (“Webster”) is a leading commercial bank in the Northeast that provides a wide range of digital and traditional financial solutions across three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and Healthcare Financial Services, one of the country’s largest providers of employee benefits and administration of medical insurance claim settlements solutions. Webster is a values-driven organization headquartered in Stamford, CT, with $77 billion in assets. Its core footprint spans the northeastern U.S. from New York to Massachusetts, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.

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Indigenous communities often face significant healthcare challenges due to remote living conditions and historical mistrust. Boehringer Ingelheim’s PATHWAYS – Indigenous Health Collaborations is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing this health gap. 

By partnering with Indigenous leaders and focusing on culturally sensitive care, PATHWAYS empowers local healthcare providers and leverages technology to improve outcomes for chronic illnesses like diabetes. This initiative has already impacted over 50,000 people across 30 communities in Canada, with plans to expand further.

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Explore more about how PATHWAYS is making a difference and several other global sustainability initiatives from Boehringer Ingelheim ranging from creating more sustainable healthcare solutions and community engagement with impact to environmental stewardship in Imagine: our sustainability story hub

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World Diabetes Day, celebrated annually on November 14th, aims to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on individuals and communities. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, the day coincides with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin. Each year, events are held worldwide, including public health campaigns, screenings, educational workshops, and fundraising activities. Organizations also play a vital role in supporting World Diabetes Day. They invest not only in research to develop new treatments and technologies, but also provide patient support programs, partner with healthcare providers and advocacy groups, sponsor events, and contribute to public health campaigns. These efforts help raise awareness, improve access to care, and enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes.

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Originally published on HBISustains.com

“Sheridan is the first Australian homewares brand to offer a recycling program to local communities – providing consumers with a way to consciously dispose of their pre-loved bed linen and towels.”

– Jemma Simpson, head of marketing at Sheridan

To help consumers play their part in reducing textile waste, HanesBrands’ Australian homewares brand, Sheridan, has established a new partnership with BlockTexx, a global industry leader in textile resource recovery, for its in-store recycling program.

According to BlockTexx, the average household is estimated to have more than 30 pounds of worn linen that’s at the end of its life.

The Sheridan Recycling Program encourages consumers to return their pre-loved quilt covers, sheets and towels – of any brand – to the in-store bins at a Sheridan boutique or outlet store.

The items are collected, sorted, decommissioned, and then sent to BlockTexx’s facility in Loganholme, Queensland, where their proprietary S.O.F.T. (Separation of Fiber Technology) process breaks down hard-to-recycle textile and clothing blends, helping to divert old sheets, towels and quilt covers from landfills.

BlockTexx’s pioneering technology works to see that textiles are not just recycled but renewed – converting them into high-grade raw materials that can be repurposed into new products for use in many industries, including textiles. 

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with BlockTexx to inspire responsible end-of-life solutions for our products and drive innovative circular strategies for textile waste,” said Sheree Maguire, general manager – HanesBrands Sustainability.

At HanesBrands, we understand we have both a responsibility and unique ability to make sustainability accessible for all. As annual global textile waste is estimated to possibly reach more than 150 million tons by 2050, initiatives like the Sheridan Recycling Program are more important than ever.

Learn more about our ambitious sustainability goals.

Originally published in Mary Kay’s 2024 Sustainability Report

In 2019, Mary Kay joined forces with six United Nations agencies to form a groundbreaking multi-stakeholder partnership: the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator also known as “WEA” with a mission focused on alleviating the barriers to women’s entrepreneurship. Learn more.

IMPACT OF THE WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATOR 

Since the launch, WEA has engaged:

600,000+ WOMEN through 32 programs, trainings and activities and sensitized over seven million people to its mission.110+ PARTNERS in global and regional high-level events and programs.

Did you know?
In March 2019, Mary Kay took the first step in its Women’s Empowerment Principles journey, becoming a global signatory during the Commission on Status of Women (CSW63).

MARY KAY JOINS WEPS IN THE ASIA PACIFIC

On 2023 International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Mary Kay Asia Pacific region joined the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). The WEPs provide a holistic framework for companies to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community and drive positive outcomes for society and business. In celebration, Mary Kay China released its first-ever WEPs report titled, “Thinking Like a Woman.”

Recognition: In November 2023, Mary Kay received a Gender Equality Award from the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) for the SDG Pilot Village Project in Waipula, China, launched in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in 2017.

WEA DIGITAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

The objective of the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge was to build an enabling context for women entrepreneurs by addressing the barriers to women’s entrepreneurship, including the digital gender divide, complementing the theme of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) on innovation and technology from a gender perspective.

In March 2023, on the sidelines of CSW67, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Mary Kay Global, announced the ten winning companies of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) Digital Innovation Challenge at a packed event hosted at the New York City MetLife headquarters.

In attendance were representatives of the United Nations, the private sector, investors, and civil society organizations.

By the numbers:

250 submissions from women-owned and -led startups received by International Telecommunication Union54 countries represented10 digital best practices selectedThree special winners announced by Mary Kay during the Commission on Status of Women (CSW67)

Three startups, Tiny Totos, Gwiji for Women, and Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx), were awarded Special Recognition status for their best-practice innovations.

“Tiny Totos is a Kenyan social enterprise solving Africa’s childcare crisis by turning informal babysitters into profitable childcare entrepreneurs. The recognition and platform provided by the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge provides us with invaluable endorsement of our business model at the highest levels of global community practice. As female founders, membership of a community of like-minded digital entrepreneurs fuels our creativity and drive to transform Africa’s informal childcare market, achieve exponential growth in our network of low-income childcare entrepreneurs and help working women lift themselves out of poverty.”
Emma Caddy, CEO and Founder, Tiny Totos

“The WEA Digital Innovation Challenge is a great platform to showcase our work towards female empowerment and to help women entrepreneurs expand their knowledge and networking opportunities. This is particularly needed in the health arena, since still today 1 in 2 people, or half the world, lack access to essential health care, and less than 2 percent of venture capital funding globally goes to women, despite the evidence that their ventures generate stronger returns. Women-owned/led startups face several barriers to success, including limited access to funding, networking opportunities, gender bias, and work-life balance issues. However, the rise of digital entrepreneurship presents real opportunities for women innovators to overcome such barriers, including access to global markets, support networks, and increasing awareness and recognition.”
Paula Navajas, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Health Innovation and Investment Exchange (HIEx)

“The WEA Digital Innovation Challenge gives women-led ventures a voice in a male-dominated space. The program is practical and tailor-made to suit the needs of early-stage ventures that address our society’s most pressing challenges. With every session, I feel more confident in my abilities as an entrepreneur and as a woman.”
Elizabeth Mwangi, Founder and Director, Gwiji for Women

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WEA DIGITAL CHALLENGE

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Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

On a stretch of land on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota, where people used to swing golf clubs, thousands of volunteers recently swung hammers instead. And among them were 150 U.S. Bank employees who participated in Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which aimed to build 30 homes over the course of five days and bring the dream of homeownership to local residents.

The homes are part of a new affordable housing development called The Heights, located on a former golf course, that eventually will include 1,000 housing units, community greenspaces and amenities and create 1,000 jobs. The homes in this all-electric community will feature solar panels or shingles, heat pumps, water conservation measures and more. The Carter Work Project launched Habitat’s construction efforts, and U.S. Bank served as a diamond sponsor for the event, with support provided by U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance.

“Supporting homeownership is both a business and philanthropic focus at U.S. Bank. Safe and affordable housing helps support thriving communities,” said Reba Dominski, chief social responsibility officer at U.S. Bank and president of the U.S. Bank Foundation.

When the first group of U.S. Bank volunteers arrived at the build site, they were greeted with piles of lumber, tools and construction professionals ready to help them begin work. Over the course of the five days, volunteers built and framed walls, put in windows, installed sheeting and drywall and helped raise roofs. Some were newcomers to the event, and others, such as Impact Finance Senior Vice President Bill Carson, were repeat Carter Work Project participants and eager to put on their hard hats again.

“It really changes everyone’s perspective on what it takes to give back to the community. It’s a great way of team building, it’s a great way of getting your hands literally dirty, and not looking at a community in terms of a spreadsheet or dollars and cents, but really thinking about how this brand-new community is going to have an impact on the future of St. Paul and its residents,” Carson said.

This year’s Carter Work Project held special significance. 2024 marks the project’s 40th anniversary, and President Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on the event’s second day.

“Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live, but we cannot reach that goal alone,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project serves not only as a way to honor the Carters’ legacy, but also as a reminder of what is possible when people from all walks of come together to work toward one common goal.”

U.S. Bank has a longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the U.S. through investments, philanthropy and volunteering. Since 2013, Impact Finance has completed four investments with Twin Cities Habitat through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program – a federal program that encourages job creation and economic development in distressed and underserved communities – investing more than $8.9 million in both housing and in TCH’s headquarters building. And since 2008, Impact Finance has provided more than $137.6 million through the federal NMTC Program to Habitat affiliates coast to coast for affordable homeownership projects and created over 3,901 units.

In 2023, U.S. Bank provided more than $1.9 million in corporate contributions, U.S. Bank Foundation giving and employee matching gifts nationally to Habitat. Many U.S. Bank employees have participated in Habitat projects in their communities over the years, with more than 6,000 hours volunteered last year.

Among the volunteers were other Twin Cities residents who bought their homes with the help of Habitat for Humanity. LeAndra Estis, who moved into her home in another St. Paul neighborhood in 2019, knows firsthand how owning a home can help families set a strong foundation for future success, and she jumped at the chance to be part of the Carter Work Project.

“To be here and to have this groundbreaking opportunity here in St. Paul, Minnesota – this is what we dream of. I’m very proud and happy to be a part of this,” Estis said. “Homeownership builds you spiritually, it builds you financially. It teaches you about valuing yourself and valuing the things you have.”

Establishing Eaton as preferred supplier for Treehouse installations powered by AI software and Eaton home energy management solutions Enabling residential electrification installation programs at scale for automotive OEMs, utilities and hardware manufacturers

PITTSBURGH, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects. The collaboration brings together Eaton’s digitally enabled electrical solutions with Treehouse’s AI-powered software and end-to-end installation capabilities, helping expedite the energy transition and electrification at home with EV charging, energy storage, heat pumps and more.

Consumers looking to electrify and reduce their carbon footprint at home need to understand the installation time and costs required to make it happen. Eaton and Treehouse will provide consumers with fast, accurate pricing and access to licensed electricians for safe, code-compliant installations. Treehouse will programmatically apply Eaton’s intelligent hardware solutions to specific installations and scope projects accordingly, helping ensure the smartest solutions are deployed at scale. Together, the companies will streamline and expedite retrofit and new construction projects from scoping, design, bid to installation and provide electrical contractors with pre-sold jobs.

“At Eaton, we’re all in on the energy transition and we’re making it happen at scale by delivering breakout technologies and industry collaborations needed to delight customers and make it more accessible and affordable,” said Paul Ryan, general manager of Connected Solutions and EV Charging at Eaton. “Treehouse consistently ranks among the highest in customer loyalty and satisfaction, which is vital for Eaton and our joint customers. We’re confident this collaboration will streamline and expedite U.S. electrification projects, driving consistency, reliability and sustainability—while saving time and money.”

The multi-pronged collaboration advances Eaton’s Home as a Grid approach by simplifying and accelerating a safe energy transition:

Reducing the obstacles to electrification and helping ensure the smartest, most effective solutions are deployed through Treehouse’s end-to-end installation platform and a nationwide network of contractors.Helping electricians complete more projects faster by saving time at the electrical panel, incorporating the most innovative and effective hardware, and reducing the truck rolls required to design and bid each project.Providing consumers with detailed project scopes, accurate costs and access to licensed electricians at the point of sale to enhance transparency, fast-track projects and avoid unnecessary upgrades.Supporting best-in-class, installation programs for automotive OEMs, utilities and hardware manufacturers at scale.

“Eaton is both an industry leader and an innovating pioneer in the electrification age,” said Eric Owski, Treehouse CEO. “Our collaboration with Eaton will accelerate our ability to deliver turnkey and cost-effective electrification projects, from EV charging to home energy storage and heat pumps.”

Under the agreement, Eaton will become the preferred technology supplier for Treehouse installations, providing the solutions to support residential projects, including its AbleEdge home energy management ecosystem, Green Motion EV chargers and expansive portfolio of smart home solutions. The Eaton Certified Contractor Network will have access to Treehouse’s end-to-end installation platform that supports scoping, design, permitting and install.

Treehouse is a software-enabled installation platform for electrification projects. By operating as a centralized, end-to-end partner, Treehouse helps companies – including auto retailers, fleet providers, utilities, and electrification hardware manufacturers – scale electrification programs nationwide and deliver seamless, delightful installation experiences for customers.

Learn more about Eaton’s Home 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.

Contact:

Kristin Somers
+1.919.345.3714
Kristincsomers@eaton.com

Regina Parundik
Cobblestone Communications
+1.412.559.1614
Regina@cobblecreative.com

Originally published on Life at HARMAN

The Art and Heart of the Altar

A holiday that honors the memories and legacies of loved ones who have passed. This vibrant celebration goes beyond remembrance; it embodies connection, gratitude, and unity across generations. A highlight of Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is the ofrenda, or altar, crafted with intricate detail. These altars bring memories to life with symbolic items like photographs, flowers, candles, and bread. The meaning behind each element resonates with some of our values at HARMAN: honoring our histories, building connections, and celebrating the spirit of those who came before us. As a future-oriented company built on a rich legacy filled with tech innovators and pioneers, we are constantly using our past to inform our present. ​

“Every year, we build home altars dedicated to our relatives who have died. We decorate these altars with cempasúchil flowers, sugar skulls, bread, candles, and dishes our relatives enjoyed. We, as Mexicans, really enjoy this festivity because it’s a time to remember our people.”

KARINA 
PROJECT SUPPORT ENGINEER

Fostering Empathy Through Shared Traditions

Our Mexico team members continue to create ofrendas at work, participating in our annual altar-building contest to celebrate their loved ones with creativity and joy. Moments like these bring teams closer and foster lifelong connections. These celebrations remind us that at the end of the day, we are all human, each with our unique backgrounds and experiences that inform who we are at home and at work. Celebrating traditions like Dia de los Muertos not only deepens our connections with one another but also reinforces our commitment to a culture of understanding and collaboration. In these moments of shared experience, we grow stronger as a team, recognizing that our differences enhance our collective success. ​

“Dia de Los Muertos is so special for me as a proud Mexican because it is a beautiful reminder that our loved ones are never truly gone. They stay with us, but just in a different way.”

ALMA 
DE&I PROGRAM MANAGER

Finding Innovation in Tradition

Dia de los Muertos is more than a holiday—it’s a source of inspiration that reminds us to approach life with warmth and resilience, and learning from those who came before us. Monica, who celebrates the holiday with her family, explains, “For us, it’s not just about loss. It’s about the love and memories that remain. ​Dia de los Muertos shows the heart and soul of Mexico and the strength of our connections.”

These traditions remind us of the power of diverse perspectives. The Day of the Dead encourages us to think about the legacy we’re building and how we can carry forward the lessons of the past. Alfredo reflects, “Our heritage gave us these traditions. It’s a way to celebrate lives with food, flowers, and stories—and keep our culture alive.”

“I would say it’s a celebration that shows the heart and soul of Mexico; it’s more than just a holiday. It’s a deep connection with our ancestors; for us, death is not an end, but a new beginning.”

MONICA 
COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION ENGINEER

Year after year, each celebration adds new meaning to our work and our relationships. We honor the values of our workforce, appreciating the unique perspectives that continue to enrich our teams and projects. At HARMAN, we’re inspired by our colleagues, whose vibrant traditions bring us together and remind us that diversity isn’t just celebrated—it’s woven into everything we do.

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to discover more about the inspiring stories of our HARMAN team members.

Earlier this fall, Colin Browne, Cascale CEO, spoke at the Executive Leadership Forum hosted by the Center for Global Enterprise (CGE) in Panama City. The Center for Global Enterprise was established to help educate societal stakeholders on the globally integrated economy and its promise for a better future. It convenes leaders worldwide and advances enterprise transformation through applied research. In addition to Browne, speakers at the Executive Leadership Forum included Dr. Ernesto Perez Ballardes, former president of Panama, along with session leaders Mario Perez Balladares, chairman, Narval, and Marko Kovacevic, managing director, Digital Supply Chain Institute.

The CGE facilitates several distinct programs, including the Digital Supply Chain Institute, a leading-edge research institute focused on the evolution of enterprise supply chains in the digital economy and the creation and practical application of supply chain management best practices. Browne’s presentation was focused on setting priorities and measuring results for ESG supply chain integration, as customer expectations and regulatory environments evolve. He started off by giving an overview of Cascale’s origins, which began with a simple but ambitious vision to convene stakeholders across the industry on a pre-competitive basis to develop a common approach to measuring sustainability. Browne highlighted Cascale’s commitment to giving back more than it takes, both for people and the planet. He emphasized the diversity of Cascale’s membership, which spans apparel, footwear, home furnishings, sporting goods, and bags and luggage brands and manufacturers. 

Browne also shared how the organization has evolved from unifying the industry, to fostering tool adoption and strategic partnerships, and finally to finding new avenues for scaling impact. He went on to give an overview of the legislative landscape and noted the increasing shift towards mandatory sustainability disclosure away from voluntary disclosure. He shared how governments around the world are increasingly introducing legislation that requires companies to disclose their sustainability-related information, driving greater transparency and accountability.

Finally, he emphasized how Cascale is evolving from a facilitator to a leader, with a commitment to equality of voice, highlighting the organization’s dedication to ensuring stakeholders have a voice in shaping their collective future. He emphasized the importance of leadership in driving the industry towards unified action against key challenges like climate impact and decent work conditions. Browne concluded his presentation by urging attendees to step up their efforts to collaborate on accelerating collective action at scale to drive meaningful change.

TORONTO, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – Veolia announced today that it has been awarded a contract to assume operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility. Since 2014, Veolia has also operated and maintained Toronto’s other anaerobic digestion facility at Disco Road, and now will have responsibility for operating and maintaining Dufferin as well.

These facilities use pre-processing and anaerobic digestion technology to break down organic material such as residential source-separated food waste. The waste is used to produce digester solids which are used to create high quality compost and biogas. The city then turns the compost and biogas into renewable natural gas to help fuel its fleet and heat its buildings, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 22,000 tonnes per year.

While the Disco Road facility has a capacity to manage up to 75,000 tonnes of organic waste per year, the Dufferin facility is designed to convert as much as 55,000 tonnes of organic waste into energy annually – waste that would otherwise pose a risk of increasing greenhouse gas emissions if left in a landfill.

“Veolia Canada is proud to continue collaborating with the City of Toronto on a shared vision for addressing the environmental challenge of managing organic waste safely and sustainably,” said Veolia Canada CEO and Country Director Denis Chesseron. “Our resources and expertise in managing anaerobic digestion operations are driven by Veolia’s GreenUp strategy for growth and sustainability, ensuring a cleaner world for future generations.”

In addition to the City of Toronto’s anaerobic digestion facilities, Veolia Canada operates the City of Edmonton’s anaerobic digestion facility and the City of Montreal’s in-vessel composting operation. Veolia is also in the process of commissioning a new anaerobic digestion facility for the City of Montreal.

The United Nations and other global organizations have recognized emissions from food and other organic wastes as a leading contributor to unacceptable levels of greenhouse gasses in the environment. Over the past decade, the City of Toronto has emerged as a global leader in using innovative technologies and solutions for addressing this challenge, investing in state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion facilities.

ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. 
www.veolianorthamerica.com 

ABOUT VEOLIA GROUP

Veolia group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with nearly 218,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2023, the Veolia group provided 113 million inhabitants with drinking water and 103 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 63 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 45,351 million euros in 2023. 
www.veolia.com

CONTACT

Matt Burgard 
(203) 859-4168 
matthew.burgard@veolia.com

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