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CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – With support from a broad coalition of employees, customers, suppliers and the community, Arrow is helping Habitat for Humanity build a one-of-a-kind, affordable smart home development in Aurora, Colo. The Mountain View Community Homes are designed to serve as a new model of affordable homebuilding, one that not only provides homeowners with more sustainable homes, but greater long-term stability.

More than 60 million U.S. homes are equipped with smart home technology. Yet the devices are less common in affordable housing projects due to cost and connectivity issues. Arrow Electronics is hoping to change that.

Each of the community’s 20 homes will include a comprehensive suite for smart devices designed to reduce energy, help ensure security, conserve water and save money. Reducing housing expenses is crucial for Habitat residents, according to Jaime Gomez, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, because it allows homeowners to allocate funds to other essential needs, such as health care and transportation.

“Every dollar really counts. So, when you’re talking about smart thermostats or smart sprinkler systems that allow our homeowners to save money, that’s really important because then that leads to even greater stability,” said Gomez.

Arrow customers Resideo and Rachio are helping homeowners save money by donating smart home products to the Mountain View development. Resideo is supplying its Honeywell Home and First Alert solutions to enhance safety, energy efficiency and comfort inside the homes, while Rachio is donating smart sprinkler controllers and smart hose timers to make it easier for homeowners to maintain their yards without wasting water.

Arrow supplier SiliconLabs, which also develops wireless technology to help smart home devices communicate with mobile phones and virtual assistants, is playing a key role. In addition to providing components for Resideo products, the company is donating tablets to each home, pre-loaded with Resideo’s First Alert app to allow homeowners to conveniently control their devices.

“Habitat, Arrow and our team joining forces is just one example of how we can come together to create meaningful change in our communities. This is only the beginning of the impact that we can have by integrating innovation with purpose,” said Jake Alamat, Silicon Labs senior vice president of Home and Life Business.

Employees of Resideo, Rachio and SiliconLabs have also volunteered alongside Arrow team members at the Mountain View Homes site. Arrow employees have contributed nearly 600 hours to building the development.

“It’s a blessing and I am just so thankful for everything that people are doing for us homeowners,” said Gladys, a future Habitat homeowner, who will move to Mountain View with her husband and four children.

About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for thousands of leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2023 sales of $33 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that help improve business and daily life. Learn more at arrow.com.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – As the trend for premium Single Malt and Blended Scotch whisky continues to gain momentum, family-owned Bacardi is investing in the future of the category with the completion of several improvement projects at its production sites across Scotland.

Most recently, the company added three new state-of-the-art aging warehouses at its 200-acre blending and maturation centre, Poniel in southeast Glasgow. The warehouses utilize a more efficient design which increases capacity by over 15%, and in turn, additional jobs have also been created at the site.

Meanwhile, at Aultmore Distillery in Speyside, a multi-million-pound project was completed last month to improve efficiency and safety and install new technology to help reduce energy and water consumption on site. Most significantly, the distillery now uses Thermal Vapor Recompression (TVR) technology which captures, compresses and reuses vapor in the distillation process to improve energy and water efficiency.

A new boiler has also been installed to have the capacity to switch to hydrogen fuel in the future – a move that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the distillery.

The improvement project which has taken almost two years of careful planning and design, includes a new Tun room, still house, boiler house and closed loop cooling tower.

Founded by local businessman and philanthropist, Alexander Edward, Aultmore Distillery has been producing top quality whisky since 1897. The well-loved single malt whisky is an award-winning brand that is now sold around the world. AULTMORE® Oloroso Sherry Cask 25-Year-Old, Travel Retail Exclusive was awarded Whisky of the Year at the International Whisky Competition 2024.

Work has also been underway at Macduff Distillery, the home of THE DEVERON® Single Malt. Last year, Bacardi completed significant site improvements to overhaul the mashing equipment, create a new air-conditioned control room, and drive energy and water savings by implementing high gravity mashing.

Our investment in Aultmore and Macduff distilleries and our Poniel blending and maturation centre is an important step in the bold plans we have for our premium and ultra-premium whiskies. We are so proud of the exceptional quality of our award-winning Scotch whiskies and are investing in its growth for the long-term.”

Keith Hogg, VP Supply Chain, Europe, Bacardi

The Bacardi portfolio of single malt whiskies includes AULTMORE®, ABERFELDY®, ROYAL BRACKLA®, THE DEVERON® and CRAIGELLACHIE®. The DEWAR’S ® brand is also part of the Bacardi portfolio and is the world’s most awarded blended scotch. A family-owned spirits company with more than 162 years of history, Bacardi has operated five distilleries across Scotland – Aultmore, Aberfeldy, Royal Brackla, Craigellachie, and Macduff – for more than 25 years, nurturing and respecting the heritage of each, to produce top quality drinks which are rooted in the traditions of the local areas.

Drink Responsibly.

About Bacardi Limited

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 162 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 8,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

When you think of responsible resource management, stewardship may not be the first word to come to mind. However, when a business takes thoughtful steps towards waste reduction and disposal, those actions have a huge impact both for the company and the planet. Treating resources with mindfulness and care gives your business the opportunity to have influence for considerate use of our environment and considerate use of our resources.

In the past, responsible resource management focused on water and energy stewardship. Thanks to growing awareness, government regulations, and financial incentives, companies have been optimizing their energy usage like never before.

Responsible Materials Management: An Evolving Practice 

More than ever, it is commonplace for businesses to incorporate renewable energy options, along with efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Companies recognize the importance of understanding your environmental impact. For example, companies have quickly seen the importance of applying energy efficiencies to production, noting the return of investment for cleaner energy.

When it comes to water conservation, you will be hard-pressed to find an industry that does not need water. Beyond the food and agricultural world — high tech, manufacturing, beverage, construction, and energy services are all industries that depend on thoughtful water management. Be it to cool equipment or nourish crops, proper water management is a tenant for any company focused on sustainability.

However, if your company is looking to become a true leader as a considerate sustainability leader, water and energy management are just two pieces of a larger puzzle. While both are crucial, there are additional responsible resource management considerations every business should invoke to have the greatest positive influence on the environment. Let’s dive into the modern playbook of sustainable resource management.

The Next Wave of Responsible Materials Management 

The United Nations has stated that we are in a new paradigm of sustainable resource management. To be at the forefront of this movement, there are a number of additional initiatives companies must focus on. Here are five critical areas of sustainability every business should explore:

1. Waste as a resource

This may sound counterintuitive, but one of the best ways you can be a leader in responsible resource management is by approaching waste as a resource. Here are a few innovations to consider implementing:

Apply circular engineeringReuse materials on-site (polyol, pallets)Reuse materials externally (scrap leather)Recycle materials on-site (solvent distillation)Recycle materials off-site (metal, oil, electronics)Compost (on or off-site)Recover energy from materials/wasteIncinerate/treat wastes to destroy, detoxify, and/or neutralize wastes into less harmful substances

2. Waste minimization and reduction

Ideally, a business can operate under a zero waste model. However, when that is not attainable, then waste reduction is still achievable. The high-tech industry (electronics manufacturing, data centers, semiconductor fabrication, etc.) is constantly evolving its approach to waste minimization. Here are a few innovative ways to cut down on waste:

Design products with sustainability in mind, putting a circular economy into practice. This includes substituting materials that are ethically sourced and easy to recycle.Incorporate electronic waste recycling and recovery. For example, Apple has a trade-in policy that allows customers to bring in old electronics in exchange for store credit. Apple then handles recycling these items, keeping them out of landfills.Make sure your data center is energy efficient. It takes a lot of energy to keep servers cool. Using liquid cooling or free air-cooling technologies can help improve environmental impact. Or you can take a cue from Google and use AI to make your data center more efficient.

3. Chemicals and substances

Over the past number of years, there has been an increase in scrutiny on chemicals, specifically two subsets of chemicals and substances — and for good reasons. They are PFAS and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found in human-made inventions like Teflon, stain-resistant materials, and waterproof fabrics. Once made, they do not go away. VOCs like methylene chloride are chemicals that quickly evaporate into the air, causing indoor pollution. They are present in fuel, paint, and cleaning products.

Both PFAS and VOCs can cause major environmental and health issues, which is why managing these compounds is important. Monitoring your company’s use of these chemicals helps mitigate risks, reduce liabilities, and ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations.

An excellent first step to responsible resource management for chemical substances is to map out all chemical usage within your operations. Take an unflinching eye toward auditing all the chemicals used in your company’s products, manufacturing, and supply chains. It’s the only way to get a complete picture to invoke changes.

Every chemical that is mapped out should be evaluated for its environmental impact and risks to human exposure. This also applies when your business is researching new chemicals and substances to use. If you are unsure about where to get more information regarding regulations for certain PFAS or VOCs, start by checking in with the EPA.

4. Air quality and emissions

What is your business’s impact on the air quality both outside and within the walls of your facility? It’s a vital question anyone interested in responsible resource management needs to ask. Exposure risks for an operation can include indoor workspaces and outdoor emissions. For example, if your business has a manufacturing facility, you will want to ensure that the air quality inside is clean and free of VOCs or greenhouse gasses (GHGs). This benefits not only the health of your workers but also the health of the environment around your factory.

To understand your company’s air quality, you must first get a hold of your emissions data. Measure these airborne byproducts to help pick the best emission control technologies. There are scrubbers that can remove GHGs from the air and thermal oxidizers that burn off VOCs. It all depends on what your emissions are. However, the goal remains the same: find the technology that eliminates the emissions sources completely.

5. Raw materials

It’s not only the chemicals you need to keep an eye on. Knowing the ins and outs of the raw materials used to build, package, and transport your product is essential to responsible resource management. Businesses must put equal scrutiny on how these materials are sourced to reduce human, environmental, and social risks and impacts.

One of the ways to do this is by integrating a sustainable materials management system, or circular economy. Rather than designing a product for its use alone, this type of materials management asks companies to think about the entire life of a product, including:

Raw material acquisitionMaterials manufactureProductionUse/reuse/maintenanceWaste management

In examining each of these stages, companies can spot where to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, discover new ways to recycle parts of their product, or even find alternatives to virgin materials.

The Human Side of Responsible Resource Management 

While much of this discussion of a management plan has centered on environmental effects, it’s important to remember the human side of every business. Each company is run by people, and as an employer, it is your duty to provide safe labor conditions that do not infringe on human rights. Responsible companies must ensure ethical treatment, not only of their direct hires but of the people with whom their product interacts in every stage of the supply chain. Always put human safety first.

Navigating environmental impacts responsibly 

Sustainable energy and water usage will always be part of responsible resource management, but they are only the first steps. To truly be an eco-friendly leader, businesses must be willing to look at every step of their product’s life cycle to spot hazardous waste and improve the company’s environmental impact.

While it may seem overwhelming at times, your business doesn’t have to do it alone. Antea Group is here for all your resource and material management needs.

The 2024 goIT Student Challenges at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon encouraged students to design concepts for apps that address gender equality and universal availability of sports opportunities. On the Friday before each marathon, teams of K-12 students presented their digital innovations and business plans, demonstrating how their ideas would create new pathways for all student athletes.

At the goIT Student Challenge in Toronto, five 6th grade students from McMurrich Junior Public School won with their app pitch “Proud Sports,” supporting rights, access and equality for all athletes. Along with three other teams, Marley, George, Elena, Paris and Yishai pitched their ideas to judges from the University of Toronto, the Toronto District School Board, TCS, and members of the Toronto business community. They were selected as the competition’s top innovators among almost 90 student entrants.

In New York City, a team of 7th and 8th grade students from John Adams Middle School in Edison, New Jersey, won the challenge with their pitch for “Equitiger.” They presented an app designed to match youth athletes with sports teams that align with their individual talents and interests. Their innovation was one of seven featured at the event judged by TCS Team Teachers ambassador and member of the Brooks Running Team, Susanna Sullivan, and Kelly Perez, head of Diversity, Equity and Social Responsibility for New York Road Runners, along with special guests from TCS’ global Sports Sponsorship team and Tata International, Ltd.

The events, and the global goIT Monthly Challenge for November, sought to engage youth in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Gender Equality.

To learn more about goIT, visit https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/amer/goIT. To learn more about TCS’ marathon sponsorships in North America, visit https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/sports-sponsorships/running.

About TCS goIT Digital Innovation and Career Readiness 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.

Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador, globally minded nonprofit or a TCS client. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topics ranging from gender equality and systemic racism to protecting life under water.

Visit the goIT Monthly Challenge competition website to learn how to enter — or get your students involved — with this or upcoming challenges: https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG. 

About Tata Consultancy Services(TCS)

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

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The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture. 

In this installment, we focus on Danielle Chan, a senior analyst on our Burt’s Bees sales team. Danielle was nominated by McKenna Knapp, a capabilities associate manager also on our sales team. We spoke with them to learn more about what Danielle’s allyship looks like in action.

Why did you nominate Danielle as a Change Maker? What makes her an ally?

McKenna: I nominated Danielle as a Change Maker because of her outstanding leadership in the NextGen organization, where she is constantly thinking of ways to develop and spotlight young professionals at the company. She has led the team to a successful launch of year two of the Reverse Mentorship Program, which is changing how young people are perceived in the organization and reminding leaders the value in listening to young voices.

How has Danielle’s allyship made an impact for you and others at Clorox?

McKenna: Danielle’s allyship has made a significant impact at Clorox through creating a culture where young professionals feel empowered to use their voice. Her support has strengthened our community, encouraging collaboration and innovation across all levels. The Reverse Mentorship Program has helped us build meaningful relationships and is bridging the gap between generations in our workforce.

What does IDEA, and specifically allyship, mean to you?

Danielle: To me, IDEA means building a diverse and inclusive workplace by encouraging everyone around you to share their opinions and their perspectives, regardless of what level they are.

Allyship is crucial to our IDEA strategy. By being an ally, you’re helping those around you feel supported and valued, and you’re really providing them opportunities for their voices to be heard. The more connected and the more supported we feel, the easier it is for us to bring our true selves to work and to create inclusive environments both in and outside of work.

What tips do you have for others to put allyship into action in their day-to-day lives?

Danielle: One of the first steps to being an ally and practicing allyship is to listen and really try to understand those around you. Then, it’s important to take action by following through with your commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment.

You can check in with those around you, give them opportunities to share their perspectives, and help create safe spaces for them. Doing this is going to help them feel respected and feel that they can really make a difference.

To live our purpose and values, we must build a workplace where every person can feel respected and valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. We aim to lead by example, at every level within the company, and to continually challenge ourselves to do better.  Learn more about our inclusion and diversity efforts here.

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is the recipient of the 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award in Business Intelligence Group’s (BIG) ninth annual Sustainability Awards program. This recognition acknowledges MilliporeSigma’s prioritization of sustainability as a core element of its business practices.

MilliporeSigma aims to embed sustainability in every aspect of its business, across its entire product life cycle, operations, and functions. To accomplish this, it uses a design-thinking approach, connecting tangible actions to business priorities. This results in industry-first innovations and re-engineering efforts that answer the needs of the global science community, while setting the pace for sustainability innovation in the industry.

The company operationalizes its sustainability approach through three cornerstone initiatives—which have helped it achieve a 37% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions, on track for climate neutrality by 2040:

The Design for Sustainability (DfS) framework, which prioritizes sustainability at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. DfS has significantly contributed to the 51% increase in MilliporeSigma’s Greener Alternative Products portfolio since 2022, reaching 2,800-plus products.The proprietary SMASH packaging plan, introduced in 2019, which drives sustainability improvements in the company’s product packaging. In 2023, MilliporeSigma launched SMASH Packaging 2.0 to further maximize systematic and data-driven packaging sustainability improvements. The program avoids 400-plus metric tons of packaging annually.SHIFT, the company’s circular recycling strategy, which aims to neutralize the company’s plastic footprint in their products and packaging and developing recycling programs for customers. The SHIFT strategy has led to the recycling of 11,000-plus metric tons of biopharma waste to date through its pioneering Biopharma Recycling Program for single-use and disposable plastics.

Also, for a more sustainable life science industry, MilliporeSigma actively involves customers, suppliers, and partners in its sustainability journey. Notably, its multi-million-dollar, multi-year commitment to green chemistry education nonprofit Beyond Benign aims to help train the next generation of scientists in green chemistry and sustainability best practices. The expanded partnership has already engaged over 4,200 faculty members at 194 Green Chemistry Commitment signing institutions (a 28% increase from 2023) and reached more than one million students globally.

The BIG Sustainability Award judges were impressed with MilliporeSigma’s initiatives, stating the innovative programs “highlight substantial contributions to circular design, waste recycling and green chemistry education.”

To discover more about how MilliporeSigma is leading the way in advancing sustainability, visit the company’s Sustainability and Social Business Innovation webpage.

A complete list of 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards winners is available on the BIG website.

November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – More than a thousand Trane Technologies employees from around the world came together to make a positive impact in their communities through Global Time of Service.

Held from October 18 to November 1, this inaugural initiative saw remarkable engagement, with employees dedicating approximately 3,200 volunteer hours to dozens of causes and activities.

Among the highlights were the assembly of nearly 98,000 meal kits at sites in the United States, India, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as the distribution of 900 literacy kits to students at 5 different locations in the U.S.

“Global Time of Service has truly exemplified the power of collective action within Trane Technologies,” said Deidra Parrish Williams, Global Corporate Citizenship Leader at Trane Technologies. “By dedicating their time and energy, our employees have made a tangible difference in their communities. Together, we are building a brighter future and challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.”

This initiative also advanced Sustainable Futures, Trane Technologies’ corporate citizenship strategy aimed at leveraging the company’s resources to support young, under-represented learners.

Additionally, it contributed to Opportunity for All, a key pillar of the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which focuses on uplifting its culture and communities through an inclusive approach centered on education and career development.

As part of these 2030 Sustainability Commitments, Trane Technologies is investing $100 million and 500,000 employee volunteer hours over the next decade to support a generation of learners with the potential to transform our way of life and our world.

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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“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.