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Albertsons Companies’ Southern California Division participated in the Susan G. Komen Better Than Pink Walk during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Despite the cloudy skies in Newport Beach, the spirit and enthusiasm of Team AVPink shone brightly. Superstar fundraiser, Phil Markert, led the charge by raising over $200,000, setting an inspiring example for all. With over 100 dedicated walkers, our team showed unwavering support for the fight against breast cancer. 

The camaraderie and unity within Team AVPink were truly inspiring, and we are grateful for everyone who contributed to making this event a success.

See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, October 11, 2024 /3BL/ – CARE is thrilled to join SeeHer, the largest global movement to eliminate gender bias in advertising and entertainment, as its newest and first-ever nonprofit member. Earlier this year, CARE received the Category Grand Prize at SeeHer’s 2024 Gender Equality Measure (GEM) Awards. The recognition, which exemplifies the best-in-class accurate and authentic portrayal of women and girls created by an organization’s in-house marketing team, was awarded to CARE for their International Women’s Day creative campaign, #WomenKnowHow.

“CARE is honored to join together with SeeHer to amplify the voices of women and girls, with accuracy and authenticity to advance gender equality,” said Monica Rowe, Chief Marketing Officer of CARE. “Our missions align beautifully and I believe our combined efforts will enable us to do even more to achieve our common goals.” 

Launched in 2016 by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), SeeHer’s coalition of leaders is committed to setting the gender equality agenda for the industry and driving growth for their businesses. To help its members benchmark success and become catalysts for change, SeeHer spearheaded the development of the Gender Equality Measure (GEM®), the first research methodology that quantifies gender bias in ads and programming.

As a member of SeeHer, CARE will join a collective of 7,250 brands from member companies who work together to increase the representation and accurate portrayal of women and girls in the global marketing and media ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to welcome CARE to SeeHer!  CARE’s unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls around the world perfectly aligns with SeeHer’s mission to increase the portrayal of women and girls across all media. By joining SeeHer, CARE amplifies its impact and inspires others to create a world where women are seen as they truly are: powerful agents of change,” said Chris Guilfoyle, SeeHer President.

About CARE

Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.org.

Verizon

With access to teaching and technology, Verizon Community Forward helps boost digital skills for students, adults, and seniors in cities across the country

For Geraldine Sanchez, a retiree from Houston, learning cutting-edge technology every week is par for the course. “It’s so important to keep learning,” says Sanchez, 69. “Just because you’re a certain age doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.”

Each week, Sanchez joins the Settegast Silveragers, a group of vibrant senior women, at the Verizon Community Forward East End Learning Center in Houston’s East End community, where they learn about robotics, how to use Glowforge laser cutters and 3-D printers, and are instructed in iMovie video editing software.

These adult learning classes are part of Verizon Community Forward, a program that partners with local non-profit organizations across the country to transform a room within community spaces into innovative learning centers, complete with upgraded technology. The program aims to expand and enrich educational and skills training for youth and adults by providing STEM education and workforce development in areas where resources have traditionally been limited.

Verizon Community Forward partner BakerRipley, a nonprofit that is over 115 years old, has deep roots in the Houston area. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide its Houston neighbors with opportunities to learn, connect, and access resources. “[We want] to make sure we are giving our neighbors access,” says Carie-Anne Simmons, who manages BakerRipley’s learning and innovation centers. “We’re working to increase their familiarity with and access to technology.”

Simmons notes that the Silveragers group is eager to participate and return to class every week. “It’s always nice to think about the fact that they want to spend their social time in our center,” she says. “They have choices, and they keep coming back.”

The social connection the senior participants find in the program is vital. Since the group began frequenting the center last summer, they’ve worked together to dream up new ways to use technology, such as using the laser cutter to create engraved coasters, resin earrings, and cake toppers. They’ve also brought family members to the center, working alongside their grandchildren in a multi-generational learning and bonding experience.

Group member Rossana Bobbitt, 66, says she is enthusiastic about the feeling of possibility the class has brought her. “I get so excited,” she says. “Every week, I come home and tell my husband, ‘Look at what we learned! Look at what we did!’ This is the best thing that’s happened to me since I retired.”

Introducing youth to STEM through coding

A dozen miles across Houston, middle schoolers gathered at the Verizon Community Forward Gulfton Sharpstown Learning Center to participate in Camp Code. The summer program introduces students to STEM, and specifically code and code blocks (a group of instructions in code, kept together so the computer runs them as a single task).

Throughout the summer, more than 150 middle schoolers participated in the camp at the center. This program is one of a series of programs offered for youth at the center.

This past July, Camp Code was in full swing, with a cohort of three girls and six boys eager to learn. In one activity, the students partnered up to explore how Sphero BOLTs, a type of coding robot, can communicate with each other. They each programmed their Sphero BOLT to communicate with their partner’s robot using an app on a tablet; one student’s robot was the leader, while the other was the follower, mimicking the leader’s movements across the ground. Using the controls on the app, students could program the robot’s speed, color, and sound.

For Fatima, a sixth grader who had previously participated in STEM-focused after-school programming, the Camp Code experience continued to develop her skills, even during summer vacation. Fatima had learned, in the after-school program, how to build robots. “Here, I’m learning how to code them,” she explains. Although only in middle school, Fatima says she is eyeing an engineering career. “I like math, and I like fixing technical things,” she says.

For many of the students, Camp Code sparks an interest in education and a future in STEM. Damian, an eighth grader who had previously participated in a similar camp, says he is interested in a career in a STEM field. Nathalie, also an eighth grader, has an interest in physics and says participating in Camp Code helped build her confidence.

“I love STEM because it’s very broad,” says Camp Code instructor Megan Taylor. “There are so many avenues you can go down to become successful. [I show the students] it can open doors to a lot of other things. Having that exposure and learning about it [can make a huge difference].”

Supporting new career pathways and professional ambitions

Houston resident Oni Meeks was reconsidering her career path during the COVID-19 pandemic when she came upon a social media post that would change the trajectory of her life. It was a call for community members to participate in a remote-learning IT course, and gain IT certification as well. Meeks, who had paused her college studies because of the demands of her job, decided to take the course. She was familiar with tech to some degree, after serving as the go-to troubleshooter at the hotel where she worked.

The course Meeks took was offered through the Tech Equity program at the Verizon Community Forward East End Learning Center. Comparing her experience in the class with her previous jobs working in a grocery store and the hotel, she had an illuminating realization: “I definitely wanted to go into IT,” she says.

From there, Meeks fully dedicated herself to her new career path, pouring her energy and focus into learning. She went on to receive her certification from the Computing Technology Industry Association. “The certification made it possible for me to get a job in IT three months later,” she says. She worked the help desk at a third-party IT company — an experience she says sharpened her communication skills — before being promoted to senior support services analyst. Just a year later, Meeks found a new job working as an application support specialist at an insurance company, where she is thriving.

Now that she’s on a new path, Meeks continues to pay it forward by speaking to new students in the IT program and making herself accessible if the students there have questions.

About the author:

Suzanne Guillette has previously written about technology for Verizon and her work has appeared in O Magazine, Quartz and the Rumpus. She lives in New York City.

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida overnight and today T-Mobile teams are focused on mobilizing as quickly as possible to support recovery.

Network Update 
The significant work we did to prepare our network in advance of the storm helped put us in the best possible position today. Our network held up well for the most part but with this level of storm there are sites down in several areas including Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, among others. This may be impacting service for customers in those areas.

We are focused on recovery as quickly as possible. Our crews will be out assessing sites and beginning necessary repairs where they are able to do so. As they will be navigating conditions that are incredibly difficult — downed power lines and trees, flooding and other hazards — they will be proceeding with safety as the priority.

In addition to damage caused by the storm, power outages are also creating challenges for our network sites. We currently have around 400 fixed generators running across impacted areas and will deploy portable generators when we can. We are also preparing to roll out COWs and COLTs as needed.

Concessions Update 
While the majority of our customers are on plans with unlimited talk, text and data, for those who aren’t we are offering unlimited talk, text and data for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers beginning yesterday, October 9, through Monday, November 11 in the following counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Saint Lucie, Sarasota and Volusia.

Additional Information 
Our community support teams are beginning to activate in Gainesville with Wi-Fi trucks and trailers packed with supplies like batteries and charging cables. They are supporting local temporary shelters and are deploying to other areas as needed.

Our stores and Customer Experience Centers in impacted areas will remain closed. Stores in Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties have been re-opened. For ongoing updates on local store operations, please use our store locator.

We also continue to ensure we are best supporting our employees who have been impacted.

For more information on T-Mobile’s emergency response efforts and for tips to stay connected visit: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/emergency-response. Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news.

Media Relations Contact 
T-Mobile US, Inc. 
MediaRelations@t-mobile.com

Investor Relations Contact 
T-Mobile US, Inc. 
Investor.Relations@t-mobile.com 
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Veolia North America, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans unveil Hubgrade center for digital management and control of wastewater treatment, a first in the U.S.Hubgrade combines Veolia’s water and energy activities to improve environmental quality while cutting costs, reducing emissions and enhancing long-term sustainability for New OrleansThese achievements exemplify the goals of Veolia’s global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological transformation of the planet by accelerating water quality improvement, decarbonization and technological innovation

October 11, 2024 /3BL/ – Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, today joined New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Executive Director Ghassan Korban at the city’s East Bank wastewater treatment plant to open a new digital control center that will for the first time use advanced data collection and analysis to improve how New Orleans treats its wastewater, protects public health, improves environmental quality and advances its smart city goals.

The control center is the first location in the United States to use Veolia’s Hubgrade suite of digital tools for wastewater treatment, which have successfully been deployed in other global cities to provide advanced monitoring and control systems. Veolia has partnered with SWBNO for 31 years to improve the city’s wastewater treatment system, and recently renewed their partnership to reimagine how the city treats and manages its wastewater.

At a ribbon-cutting event in the new Hubgrade control room, Cantrell, Korban and other community leaders joined Veolia for a demonstration of how the digital system works, featuring a map-based interface that shows operators key performance indicators and simplifies complex processes.

Digital solution offers transformative tools for wastewater treatment 

Hubgrade combines digital tools with human expertise to continually collect data from wastewater treatment, analyze it with proprietary artificial intelligence systems, and use those findings to make operations more efficient and effective.

Its centralized secure data platform brings together information about chemical use, energy consumption, weather-related and seasonal variations, and process performance for dynamic monitoring and advanced analytics. Reports that previously took hours to compile are now available with just a few clicks. AI tools can detect subtle operation changes over time and identify potential energy savings across all operations.

Veolia North America CEO Frédéric Van Heems said, “The new Hubgrade center we’re launching today is an important step on New Orleans’ path to become a smart city. We can adjust operations to perform better, cost less, save energy and cut emissions, while positioning New Orleans as a model for other cities around the world. This helps drive economic growth, enhance the overall quality of life, and build a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous New Orleans for generations to come.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, “This is a monumental moment for both New Orleans and the nation as we open the first Hubgrade center in America. We are setting the standard for cities across the country, making innovative investments that are transformative and building a legacy for future generations. What we’re doing is unprecedented, and New Orleans is ready to lead. Our city is at the forefront of digital transformation, embracing groundbreaking solutions that will safeguard our water resources and improve the quality of life for all our residents.”

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Executive Director Ghassan Korban said, “The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is committed to infrastructure reliability and resiliency, as well as technology modernization. Our continued partnership with Veolia will make our East Bank and West Bank wastewater treatment plants far more efficient and effective.”

Long-standing  partnership brings real benefits to New Orleans 

The partnership between Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has rebuilt and sustained the city’s infrastructure at both of its wastewater treatment plants. This collaboration has improved water quality, boosted operational efficiency, and fostered community engagement on ecological issues and climate change. These achievements exemplify the goals of Veolia’s global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological transformation of the planet by accelerating water quality improvement, decarbonization and technological innovation.

In addition to improving daily wastewater treatment operations while strengthening long-term capacity, function, and resilience, Veolia has provided extraordinary operational support during hurricanes and natural disasters, such as when wastewater treatment plants were devastated by Hurricane Katrina and later by Hurricane Ida. Veolia drew on its global resources to restore service for residents and recover from the damage without waiting for federal assistance.

As part of its support for community and educational efforts in the city it serves, Veolia has created community, educational and environmental initiatives across New Orleans, including working with the New Orleans East Festival, Joe W. Brown Memorial Park, the Sankofa Wetland Park and Nature Trail, Delgado Community College, the Southern University System, and neighboring high schools.

Earlier this year, Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans renewed their partnership with a new five-year agreement to include Hubgrade digital monitoring as well as a new sludge treatment system; new pumps and equipment at both East Bank and West Bank plants; and a new oxygen system that will save $2 million a year, reduce chemical costs and power use by at least 10%, and eliminate an estimated 12 metric tons per month of carbon emissions.

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ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com 

ABOUT VEOLIA GROUP

Veolia’s ambition is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 218,000 employees on five continents, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for managing water, waste and energy that help to radically change the world. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them. In 2023, the Veolia group served 113 million people with drinking water and 103 million with wastewater services, produced 42 terawatt-hours of energy and recovered 63 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) generated consolidated sales of €45.3 billion in 2023. 
www.veolia.com 

ABOUT THE SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

For 125 years, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has served as the city’s drinking water, wastewater, and drainage utility. With nearly 1,300 employees, SWBNO is a true “one water” utility, providing essential water services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, where and when they are needed.  Guided by a strategic planning effort, SWBNO works daily toward its vision of becoming a model utility that earns and holds the trust and confidence of customers through reliable and sustainable water services.

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CONTACTS 

VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
DeShanon Cobb
Manager, Communications and Community Relations
504-491-9478
deshanon.cobb@veolia.com

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Leatrice Dupré
Press Secretary
504-658-4901
leatrice.dupre@nola.gov  

SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS
Ceara Labat
Community Outreach Specialist
504-521-2177
clebat@swbno.org

By Veleka Finch

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 11, 2024 /3BL/ – The Regions Foundation announced a $150,000 grant supporting education and workforce development opportunities provided by STRIVE Birmingham.

Launched in 2023, STRIVE Birmingham follows a nationally recognized model of delivering both job training and wraparound services. Through work-simulated environments, STRIVE empowers adult students by focusing on mindset, accountability, personal responsibility, workplace ethics, professional etiquette and interpersonal skills. Occupational skills training and a certification process further position people in the program to build long-term, rewarding and successful careers.

STRIVE has a unique and successful approach to workforce development. 
Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation

“STRIVE has a unique and successful approach to workforce development,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “Their combination of mindset and skills training provides the best chance of success, and their connection with employers ensures that people are being prepared for in-demand careers.

“This program is about more than providing skills and jobs,” Self added. “This is about building hope and a brighter future, so more people can truly prosper and succeed here in our hometown.”

The Regions Foundation’s grant to STRIVE Birmingham was presented Friday during one of STRIVE’s first graduation events honoring adults who have successfully completed the program.

Self said the benefits created by STRIVE today will enhance the quality of life for families for many years to come.

“STRIVE Birmingham is truly grateful to receive this support from Regions,” said Quiwintre Frye, Executive Director of STRIVE Birmingham. “This funding comes at a critical time as STRIVE is growing and expanding to more communities experiencing disparities in access to opportunity.

“Too many families face barriers to financial mobility,” Frye enlightened. “And we at STRIVE are committed to opening doors and creating pathways to stable employment, careers, and a hopeful future.”

Training and certification that students gain through STRIVE’s Healthcare & Office Operations program puts them on a pathway to careers in the local healthcare industry with opportunity for advancement.

“The comprehensive training and support provided by Strive has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a certified administrative assistant at a local hospital,” said STRIVE Birmingham graduate LaShundra Ravizee. “I gained organization, communication, and office management skills but also a sense of confidence in my professional capabilities, preparing me for the demanding administrative challenges of working in a hospital environment.

The encouraging environment fostered a strong sense of community, where we could learn from one another and share experiences. 
LaShundra Ravizee, STRIVE Birmingham graduate

“The relationships I built with the Strive staff, who went above and beyond in guiding me and offering mentorship, and my peers, who provided mutual support, played a pivotal role in my success,” Ravizee continued. “The encouraging environment fostered a strong sense of community, where we could learn from one another and share experiences.”

The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit that is funded primarily by Regions Bank. The Foundation supports a wide range of programs that offer education and workforce development opportunities. In addition, the Foundation supports several economic and community development and financial wellness initiatives throughout the communities served by Regions Bank.

“STRIVE is in tune with the employment opportunities that are in demand today – and their lifetime graduate support fosters continued success into the future,” Self said. “We are honored to provide crucial resources and look forward to seeing the success of STRIVE graduates here in Birmingham.”

STRIVE’s next training program in Birmingham begins Sept. 23, with a focus on health care and office operations jobs. Application information is available through the STRIVE website.

About Regions Foundation

Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $154 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

About STRIVE

STRIVE (www.strive.org) is a national workforce development leader that for nearly 40 years has successfully provided services to populations facing significant societal barriers to employment. STRIVE moves students into careers that lead to upward mobility and economic empowerment. Headquartered in East Harlem, New York and with operations in 14 locations, STRIVE has supported more than 85,000 individuals through employment programs geared toward adults of all ages including those with involvement in the justice system.

By Helen Sydney Adams

Originally published by Healthcare Digital

Laura Cataldo from Baker Tilly explores maximising IRA tax credits to offset Clean Energy Project Costs and how this can benefit the healthcare sector

Healthcare systems are ramping up investments in renewable energy initiatives as a key component of their commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonisation goals. However, as they integrate these renewable energy projects into their broader revitalisation strategies, many healthcare organisations may be missing out on significant cost savings available through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits, says Laura Cataldo from Chicago-based accounting firm Baker Tilly.

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Recorded live at Amplify Americas, this special episode of ESG Talk features Ron Insana, award-winning journalist from CNBC, moderating an insightful discussion with industry leaders: Katherine Neebe, Chief Sustainability Officer at Duke Energy; Alexander Davis, Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Pie Insurance; Maura Hodge, KPMG’s sustainability leader; and Kim Huffman, Chief Information Officer at Workiva. Together, they explore how reporting professionals can leverage data and foster cross-functional collaboration to effectively navigate the rapid changes shaping the ESG landscape.

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Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 18, 2024

LAS VEGAS /3BL/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced it will be a presenting partner sponsor of the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting on Sept. 23-24 in New York City, building on the company’s commitment to addressing economic, social and environmental issues for the betterment of its regions around the world.

The CGI meeting coincides with the U.N. General Assembly and brings together business, government and civil society leaders to drive progress on climate resilience, inclusive economic growth and recovery, health equity, the full participation of women and girls, and humanitarian response efforts to crises around the globe. Since its inception, the CGI has driven more than 4,000 commitments to action in its priority areas, which have improved the lives of nearly 500 million people in more than 180 countries.

“This event has fostered important dialog and established ongoing, forward-thinking global action for tackling the world’s most pressing challenges,” Sands Chairman and CEO Robert G. Goldstein said. “Our support is indicative of our commitment to helping advance CGI priorities, as well as being part of the conversation to learn how our company can meaningfully contribute to these areas.”

“At CGI this year, we’re bringing together hundreds of leaders from across sectors to not only discuss pressing issues facing the world, but also to take action,” Greg Milne, CEO of the Clinton Global Initiative, said. “We’re grateful to Las Vegas Sands for helping to make the CGI 2024 Annual Meeting possible and supporting a community of organizations from the public and private sectors who are implementing solutions to our greatest challenges.”

Sands focuses its work to address global and regional challenges under the People, Communities and Planet pillars of its corporate responsibility program, which drives the company’s efforts to promote workforce development and economic empowerment; advance diversity, equity and inclusion; help eliminate barriers and uplift disadvantaged populations; and ensure ongoing progress in addressing climate change and preserving the planet’s vital resources.

Specifically, Sands has set actionable goals to make tangible progress under each pillar:

People – By 2025, the company aims to invest $200 million in workforce development, which encompasses Team Member advancement, local business and supplier development, and hospitality education in its regions. Since 2021, the company has spent $181 million toward its 2021-2025 workforce development ambition in support of advancing economic empowerment.

Communities – Sands is committed to building resiliency and making its communities ideal places to live, work and visit through its Sands Cares community engagement program, which prioritizes addressing hardship relief and supporting disadvantaged populations, advancing education, building the capabilities of nonprofit organizations to solve pressing problems, and promoting the cultural and natural heritage of its local regions. By 2025, Sands aims to contribute 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours toward these priorities, augmenting its philanthropic investments.

Underpinning the company’s work in its People and Communities pillars is its dedication to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through Team Member and supplier programs, along with supporting diverse community organizations to help remove systemic barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Planet – To address climate change, Sands has set a target to achieve a 17.5% reduction in emissions by 2025, as compared to a 2018 baseline. In 2023, the company reduced emissions by 50%, even as energy consumption increased with business returning to pre-pandemic levels. The reduction is representative of Sands’ persistent approach to energy-efficiency projects and commitment to renewable energy certificate purchases.

Under the Planet pillar, the company is focused on core environmental priorities in the areas of low-carbon transition, waste, materials and resources, and water stewardship, led by the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)

Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts.

Our iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make our host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Sands is dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, anchored by our core tenets of serving people, planet and communities. Our ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

Contact:

Ron Reese
Sands
702.923.9022
Ron.Reese@sands.com

In September 2024, kate spade new york and founding partners launched the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health. The fund focuses on bringing needed investment and increased access to community-led mental health interventions for women and girls around the world.

The Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health is housed at Panorama Global. In year one, the Global Fund will prioritize non-profit partners in North America, the U.K., Japan, Australia and East Africa. The first round of Global Fund partners will be announced in March 2025, in alignment with the brand’s research-backed approach to cultivating good mental health for women and girls.

Joy and women’s empowerment have been at the heart of kate spade new york since the beginning. As one of the largest corporate funders of women’s mental health initiatives globally – with over $31M invested to-date – kate spade new york’s social impact work is grounded in the belief that good mental health is a fundamental human right for everyone—and that good mental health is foundational to a woman’s empowerment.

The launch of the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health will further accelerate this mission as it aims to catalyze investment to provide greater access to community-led, culturally competent mental health solutions for women at every stage of their lives.

On September 5, 2024, the brand launched the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health at their 3rd annual Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health, alongside Fashion Week, with a short film starring Taraji P. Henson, Nicola Coughlin and Marsai Martin. The summit convened celebrities and global community mental health stakeholders, and featured speakers including Simone Biles, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Sofia Wiley and more. Panel topics included Mental Health and the Fashion Industry, Women and Girls’ Mental Health: For Gen Z by Gen Z, Maternal and Workforce Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health in Later Stages of Life, and Cultivating Joy and Your Sister Circle.

With an initial investment of $450,000 from Kate Spade New York along with contributions from Pinterest, Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation and Mindful Philanthropy, the fund aims to catalyze investments from other organizations and will deploy grants in key global regions Kate Spade New York customers will also have the option to donate to the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health when they check out at one of the brand’s North America stores. You can read more about the fund and its goals here.

“As a brand rooted in joy—and with over a decade of work at the intersection of women’s mental health and gender equity—kate spade new york is proud of our work to date in addressing the global mental health crisis for women and girls,” said Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact at kate spade new york. Through community, collective effort and fundraising, we can make greater impact for women around the world. The launch of the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health marks a new milestone in our journey, as we invite other like-minded brands and individuals to join us in our mission.”

Learn more about kate spade new york’s social impact work at katespade.com/social-impact.