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As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on. In fact, 90% of IP’s total U.S. workforce is in a manufacturing role or at a manufacturing facility.

At International Paper we celebrate the role of manufacturing and the people who make it happen every day. And during the month of October, in celebration of Manufacturing Day, we share our love of manufacturing with our communities. By opening our doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders, IP hopes to garner excitement and inspire future generations to pursue a career in manufacturing.

IP products and services are a part of our everyday lives, and they are an instrumental part of our customers’ success. See how they benefit the following industries:

eCommerceFood & BeverageGrocery & RetailManufacturingPersonal CareShipping & Distribution

Learn more about manufacturing at IP by watching the two videos below.

https://www.internationalpaper.com/resources/videos/video-how-box-made-ip

https://www.internationalpaper.com/resources/videos/video-ip-women-manufacturing

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do.

We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report, which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set to help Leidos U.K. achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

The report highlights our U.K. carbon reduction plan, which is in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the latest climate science for limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, described by the United Nations as “code red for humanity.”

We believe the greatest contribution we can make to driving sustainable improvements is through the work we deliver for some of our most trusted partners, including the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Metropolitan Police Service, and the National Air Traffic Services.

That’s why, to hold ourselves accountable, we’ve signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As such, targets we set ourselves will be done in direct alignment with science-based targets.

The SBTi enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis by developing standards, tools, and guidance to allow those that sign up to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels.

Leidos U.K. is committed to carbon reduction and environmental ethical business practices in all our work — delivering improvements not only for ourselves but for our customers.

Enhancing our sustainability practices and putting them front and centre of everything we do will not only futureproof our success as a business, but also the future success of our partnerships in the U.K. and further afield.

All businesses should see themselves as stewards of the environment. Through our educational programmes to help employees understand how to reduce their carbon footprint and our work delivering the Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation programme for the Ministry of Defence, we’re already making significant strides to become a better, greener, and more sustainable business.

Learn more about our UK sustainability work

* Leidos Innovations U.K. Ltd and Leidos Europe (Emersons Green site only) are referred to as Leidos U.K. Information in our Leidos U.K. Sustainability Report refer only to Leidos U.K. and not Leidos enterprise.

By Ashley Foster

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 4, 2024 /3BL/ – Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. In addition, bank associates are volunteering in support of first responders in affected areas. Also, the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, announced a commitment of $150,000 in initial grant funding for organizations providing disaster relief.

Community Recovery:

The $150,000 total from the Regions Foundation will be divided among several agencies meeting immediate and long-term needs. Specific allocations will include:

$100,000 in support of the American Red Cross to help meet needs across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina$15,000 for Second Harvest of the Big Bend, a Tallahassee-based organization providing urgent food relief in Florida communities near where Helene made landfall$15,000 to United Way of the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area), which is helping people in and around Augusta, Ga., following widespread effects from the storm$10,000 for the Region A.H.E.A.D. Small Business Flood Recovery Relief, which is helping local businesses throughout several counties in Northeast Tennessee$10,000 for United Way of East Tennessee Highlands’ Disaster-Relief Fund, which is helping people around Elizabethton, Jonesborough and other Northeast Tennessee areas ravaged by record-breaking floods

“Relief organizations are on the ground meeting urgent needs, and we are honored to support their important work,” said Marta Mendes-Miguel Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “These organizations have experience serving their communities. The greatest way we can help as an organization is to provide resources that further enable them to do what they do best. And we encourage people and businesses who are in a position to donate to consider joining us in supporting these agencies.”

Grants from the Regions Foundation are in addition to volunteerism provided by Regions Bank associates.

“We were honored to feed 90 first responders Sunday night in Elizabethton, and we are doing it again today,” Regions’ East Tennessee Consumer Banking Manager, Aaron Madron, said Monday between volunteerism opportunities. “Wherever you see a Regions Bank branch, that means our people are not just working in the community, we’re a part of the community. Our hearts are here. Our families are here. And our commitment is here. We’ll keep finding ways to serve because we’re all invested in the long-term recovery of these communities.”

Special Bank Services:

In addition, Regions Bank developed and launched disaster-recovery financial services for people and businesses in impacted areas1. Importantly, the areas covered by these services will be expanded to include multiple additional communities based on formal declarations expected from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the coming days.

The special services including the following items, available for a limited time beginning Oct. 1:

Regions will waive ATM Surcharges for non-customers in the impacted areas1 within Regions’ footprint for two weeks (Oct. 1 – Oct. 15).Provide Mortgage Disaster Relief Purchase and Renovation loan programsWaive fees when customers use other banks’ ATMs in the impacted areas for at least 14 days (Note: Fees charged by other banks or ATM owners may still apply.)Remove check-cashing fees for FEMA-issued checks when cashed in a Regions branch2.Provide personal and business loan payment assistance3.Provide payment deferrals for current credit card holders3.Provide business loan payment deferrals of up to 90 days3.Provide one penalty-free CD withdrawal upon request (unless within seven days of issuance or renewal)Provide a Disaster Response interest rate discount of 0.50% on new personal unsecured loans when you apply in a branch or by phone4.Provide a Disaster Response interest rate discount of 0.50% on standard rates for new business loans or lines of credit of up to $1 million to help with recovery needs in impacted areas4.Provide a Disaster Response interest rate discount of 0.50% on new unsecured business term loans of up to $50,000 with up to 36-month terms, including waived origination and loan document fees, as well as options for the first payments to be deferred by up to 90 days4.Provide a Disaster Response interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on non-business auto loans when you apply in-branch or by phone5.Dedicated Contact Center:For help with loans, credit cards, or deposit accounts: 1-800-221-7471For help with any other banking need: 1-800-411-9393Check regions.com/HurricaneHelene for an updated list of areas where these offers are available as damage assessments continue.

“The impacts of Hurricane Helene are simply astounding, and we are heartbroken for so many communities where flooding, high winds, and other impacts have taken their toll,” said John Jordan, head of Retail for Regions Bank. “Our associates have years of experience helping people and businesses recover financially from natural disasters. This is a time for us to lean on that experience and offer financial tools that can help make the recovery a little bit easier. Beyond the services we’re announcing today, we also encourage people to reach out – whether in-person, on the phone, or through our digital channels – to talk about your own, unique needs. We’ll listen closely and would like to work with you from a financial perspective throughout the recovery.”

The majority of Regions’ bank branches within the impacted areas are back open and serving customers. The branch network suffered comparatively little damage overall and is well positioned to meet customers’ needs as recovery moves forward. In addition, banking services remain available around the clock through Regions.com, the Regions Mobile Banking App, and other Regions branch locations across the Southeast.

Here for You:

In addition to the above disaster-recovery services, Regions Bank teams can be contacted at the following numbers for customized guidance on a range of lending products, including:

Mortgages, home equity loans and lines: 1-800-748-9498Other consumer loans: 1-866-298-1113Any other banking needs: 1-800-411-9393

About Regions Foundation: 
The Alabama-based Region Foundation supports community investments that positively impact 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. To learn more about the Regions Foundation visit www.regions.com/foundation.

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.

[1]Offers are available for a limited time and only to individuals and businesses affected by the recent disaster in the ZIP codes listed below, may be subject to other exclusions and restrictions, and are subject to change without notice. All loans and lines, deferrals, extensions or forbearances may be subject to required documentation and credit approval. Residency restrictions may apply.

Initial affected ZIP codes are as follows; please note: the list of ZIP codes will be expanded to include additional communities based on ongoing assessments and expected declarations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the coming days: 24054, 24058, 24060, 24061, 24062, 24063, 24064, 24068, 24069, 24070, 24073, 24084, 24086, 24087, 24093, 24095, 24104, 24105, 24111, 24120, 24121, 24122, 24124, 24126, 24127, 24128, 24129, 24131, 24132, 24134, 24136, 24137, 24138, 24139, 24141, 24142, 24143, 24147, 24149, 24150, 24161, 24162, 24167, 24174, 24178, 24179, 24201, 24202, 24203, 24205, 24209, 24210, 24211, 24212, 24215, 24216, 24217, 24219, 24220, 24221, 24224, 24225, 24226, 24228, 24230, 24236, 24237, 24239, 24244, 24245, 24246, 24250, 24251, 24256, 24258, 24260, 24266, 24269, 24270, 24271, 24272, 24273, 24279, 24280, 24283, 24290, 24292, 24293, 24301, 24311, 24312, 24313, 24314, 24315, 24316, 24317, 24318, 24319, 24322, 24323, 24324, 24325, 24326, 24327, 24328, 24330, 24333, 24340, 24343, 24347, 24348, 24350, 24351, 24352, 24354, 24360, 24361, 24363, 24366, 24368, 24370, 24374, 24375, 24377, 24378, 24381, 24382, 24426, 24503, 24523, 24526, 24527, 24530, 24531, 24536, 24540, 24541, 24543, 24549, 24551, 24556, 24557, 24563, 24565, 24566, 24569, 24570, 24571, 24586, 24594, 24597, 24601, 24602, 24603, 24604, 24605, 24606, 24607, 24608, 24609, 24612, 24613, 24614, 24619, 24620, 24622, 24624, 24627, 24628, 24630, 24631, 24634, 24635, 24637, 24639, 24640, 24641, 24646, 24647, 24649, 24651, 24656, 24657, 24658, 27020, 28006, 28012, 28016, 28017, 28018, 28019, 28020, 28021, 28024, 28032, 28033, 28034, 28037, 28038, 28040, 28042, 28043, 28052, 28053, 28054, 28055, 28056, 28073, 28074, 28076, 28077, 28080, 28086, 28089, 28090, 28092, 28093, 28098, 28101, 28114, 28120, 28136, 28139, 28150, 28151, 28152, 28160, 28164, 28167, 28168, 28169, 28601, 28602, 28603, 28604, 28605, 28606, 28607, 28608, 28609, 28610, 28611, 28612, 28613, 28615, 28616, 28617, 28618, 28619, 28621, 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[2]The FEMA no check-cashing fee offer is available only to Regions customers; if you are not a Regions customer, you must enroll in Now Banking. No checking account is required to enroll in Now Banking. Regions reserves the right to refuse to cash any check.

[3]May be subject to credit approval. Interest will continue to accrue during the period that the payment is skipped or deferred. For installment loans, deferring or skipping payment may extend the maturity of your loan but will not automatically extend any optional insurance. Forbearances, skipped payments and deferrals (a) may vary by customer, (b) postpone – rather than forgive – certain payment obligations and (c) may require payment in full of the postponed payments at the end of the forbearance or deferral period, in addition to any other amounts that come due, unless you make other arrangements with Regions to resolve the delinquency.

[4]New business loan and personal unsecured loan rate discounts may not be combined with other special offers or discounts. Interest will accrue during the optional 90-day payment deferral period for unsecured business loans if elected.

[5]Auto loan rate discount of up to 0.50% includes 0.25% disaster relief rate discount with an additional 0.25% rate discount when you enroll in auto debit payments from an existing Regions checking account. Auto loan rate discounts cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts.

Regions and the Regions logo are registered trademarks of Regions Bank. The LifeGreen color is a trademark of Regions Bank.

NEW YORK, October 4, 2024 /3BL/ – Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

“In today’s rapidly transforming media landscape, the ways we connect with and reflect the stories of our communities, and the steps we take to operate responsibly and sustainably, are just as important as the finished product on screen,” said Crystal Barnes, Executive Vice President, Social Impact & ESG at Paramount. “Our progress on this journey was on full display this year – from major events to our programming and sustainable operations – and we look forward to furthering our efforts in the years to come.”

In addition to year-over-year workforce and environmental impact data, this year’s report provides additional disclosures intended to align with expectations from key ESG external stakeholders.

Other highlights from the report include:

Social Impact and Sustainability at Super Bowl LVIII: Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024 demonstrated Paramount’s social and environmental efforts at scale. Throughout the NFL season and leading up to the event in Las Vegas, Paramount showcased content and engaged the community in alignment with its Content for Change initiative, which seeks to counteract narratives that enable bias, stereotypes and marginalization. Additionally, Paramount’s sustainability priorities informed production teams in managing the event’s environmental impacts.Advancing Paramount’s Emissions Reduction Strategy: In 2022, the company introduced Peak Sustainability, a comprehensive climate action strategy for Paramount UK comprised of seven key climate action pledges that aim to address environmental impacts across the group’s ESG priorities. Peak Sustainability is part of a longer-term vision for Paramount, serving as a catalyst for continued progress in developing and achieving company-wide, internal climate-related benchmarks and scaling Paramount’s climate strategy globally. In 2023, Paramount made further progress on this initiative by engaging in a number of activities in support of its seven pledges.

Paramount is also pursuing a range of measures to reduce its direct and indirect GHG emissions across its global operations, from corporate offices to production-related activities. Notably, the Paramount Pictures Lot in Los Angeles – a leader in implementing low-impact environmental practices in the entertainment industry for over a decade – pledged to further reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2028 as part of the Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge. As of 2023, the Paramount Pictures Lot has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46%, which is 4% away from meeting its goal.

Giving Back to the Community: In 2023, Paramount celebrated its 27th annual Community Day, the company’s global day of service, which focuses on causes and issues that resonate with employees and audiences. This year’s theme, Together for Good!, inspired over 7,300 employees to participate in more than 170 events in 43 markets across the globe, volunteering 18.6K hours of service.

The ESG report is guided by external ESG frameworks with reference to ESG and sustainability best practices, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). It also outlines the company’s alignment with relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Climate Action.

To learn more about Paramount’s ESG efforts and to view the full 2023-2024 report, please visit https://www.paramount.com/sustainability.

PARA-IR

About Paramount

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount’s portfolio includes CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Paramount holds one of the industry’s most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.

Press: 
Allison McLarty
Senior Vice President, Corporate and Financial Communications
(323) 376-7903
allison.mclarty@paramount.com

Jessica Thurston
Vice President, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability
(646) 532-9466
jessica.thurston@paramount.com

Originally published on September 3, 2024 on LinkedIn

Climate Week Takeaways: Momentum, Challenges, and Opportunities 

Following New York Climate Week, I’m reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers. 

The Good News:

Action is happening at scale! Companies are operationalizing sustainable practices in regenerative landscapes, decarbonization of transportation, and scaling innovative consumer products 
 The momentum is palpable with committed companies and organizations. The week has really shifted away from panels towards roundtables of peers resolving challenges and agreeing on actions

The Challenges:

Reporting overload is stifling action. Complex regulations are consuming valuable time and resources, frustrating climate professionals and our business partners alike 
 Greenwashing regulations and risks threaten to slow progress further, providing a rationale for less ambitious companies to roll back targets and actions

Huge thanks to the organizers of the thought-provoking events. What were your key takeaways from Climate Week?

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, but PNC Crezca con Éxito (PNC Grow Up Great) has been keeping Spanish-speaking little learners and families top of mind since we launched our early childhood education initiative in 2004.

“PNC Grow Up Great has been a Spanish and English initiative since early on, with the reasoning that this was simply the right thing to do to help prepare children across our communities for success in school and life,” said Sally McCrady, chair and president of the PNC Foundation. “Since PNC also offered its products and services in both languages, it was important to model our early education initiative this way as well.”

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Here are just a few examples of PNC Grow Up Great’s Spanish-language offerings and initiatives:

We launch new educational resources each year in partnership with Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street, and they’re always created in English and Spanish.Our Lesson Center offers 150+ bilingual lesson plans for pre-K teachers and families of young children.Between 2021 and 2024, we collaborated with the PBS Foundation to amplify many of these lessons on PBS LearningMedia, with each of the enhanced lessons and accompanying resources available in Spanish as well as English. This significantly expanded the Spanish resources available on PBS LearningMedia, a reputable source of educational materials for parents and educators.PNC has a been a proud sponsor of Fred Rogers Productions’ Alma’s Way since it launched in 2022.Since 2019, we’ve partnered with the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health – Chicago on their delivery of the Let’s Talk program to parents in underserved communities. This eight-week program, available in English and Spanish, reinforces parents’ understanding of the critical role their interaction plays in their children’s foundation brain development.When we bring PNC Grow Up Great into our communities, we do so with an emphasis on Spanish and English – through the Mobile Learning Adventure, Be My Neighbor Day events, and a variety of educational resources offered to families.The PNC Grow Up Great website, fact sheet and online resources are available in Spanish and English. All marketing campaigns are also launched in both languages.

As I reflect on another Climate Week come and gone, I’m left with a renewed sense of urgency and focus on action. Every September, this annual gathering in New York City brings together thousands of the best minds in sustainability to discuss what keeps them up at night, where they’re struggling, and what motivates them to keep pushing forward. With so many challenges confronting society today, I was encouraged to see so many leaders and organizations in the trenches championing solutions for climate action, biodiversity, environmental justice, and more.

The themes I heard throughout the week offered a valuable pulse check on what our peers and partners are thinking about right now. Here are some of those learnings:

ESG gets a reality check. 

There was a noticeable shift from organizations vocalizing aspirational commitments to focusing on a holistic action plan to achieve net zero. This doesn’t signal migration away from climate goals, but instead a heightened concentration on understanding what it will take to get there, including investments and partnerships with key stakeholders in the value chain. Decarbonization is a key ESG focus area for many companies, coupled with the need for a solid transition plan for all stakeholders that illustrates business value and operational resilience they can expect as a result.

Breaking silos is the key to mitigating risk and unlocking value. 

Fluency across corporate governance, finance, legal and compliance is essential for unlocking the business value of sustainable practices. Discussions with organizations across a wide spectrum of sectors highlighted that ESG reporting goes beyond traditional financial reporting by incorporating critical elements like cost avoidance, risk mitigation and long-term value creation.

I’m proud to say that work is well under way at Clorox as we’ve embedded ESG into our corporate IGNITE strategy to provide insights into resource efficiency, reputation management, and regulatory compliance so that we can better identify risks and opportunities that don’t appear on a typical balance sheet. By fostering collaboration across departments, companies can move beyond short-term gains to embrace a more holistic, forward-looking perspective that positions them for sustainable growth and resilience.

The regulatory landscape continues to shift dramatically. 

As someone who’s spent the majority of my career in the sustainability space, I can confidently say that I’ve never seen anything like the regulatory push we’re witnessing today. With increasing regulations around climate action — up approximately 155% in the last decade — businesses discussed the importance of staying ahead of policy changes and actively engaging to shape climate policy.

New framework developments from CDP, The GHG Protocol and The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD), alongside the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and similar global initiatives, are ushering in a new era of corporate accountability and transparency. The tension between voluntary and required reporting is growing, as are the calls for alignment, convergence and more consistent reporting across companies. There is still a long way to go before we can expect truly cohesive guidance for reporting, but I’m optimistic about the momentum we’re seeing to drive meaningful action.

There’s cautious optimism for AI opportunities in climate. 

The role of technology in the fight against climate change was a hot topic throughout the week. Whether used for traceability and transparency in supply chains, or to improve energy efficiency, AI was lauded by many as a silver bullet in addressing several ESG-related issues. Others, however, voiced concerns about the subsequent surge in energy consumption in an already energy-stressed world. As businesses increase adoption of AI, it’s clear we must remain vigilant about the carbon footprint of this powerful tool and plan accordingly to address the resource demands created by its use.

The SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage) process was implemented across all our wood products facilities in 2021 as a risk assessment program. SLAM reinforces the responsibility of each individual to be accountable for themselves and for those around them and be aware of the risks of hazards before beginning certain tasks. It establishes a process to consciously plan work with safety in mind and reminds Team Members to place a priority on stop-work measures if something appears unsafe or if there is an identified unaddressed hazard. Safety Managers introduced SLAM at all facilities, followed up by on-line training for Team Members. Team Members are asked to complete SLAM cards to improve risk awareness for any upset condition, non-routine task, or a task without a written job safety analysis (JSA). Situational awareness has increased with the implementation of SLAM and numerous corrective actions are being implemented due to the dedicated pause that SLAM provides.

There are four stages to SLAM:

STOP 

Stop and consider the work or task. Has anything changed? Do you have the training and are you comfortable doing the task? Do you need a permit?

LOOK 

Look for and identify any work hazards before, during, and after the task. Decide what you will do to avoid any hazards. What might happen?

ASSESS 

Assess what needs to be done. Do you have the correct knowledge, skills, training, and tools to complete the task safely? What impacts will hazards have?

MANAGE 

Manage safety by eliminating identified hazards to reduce severity and likelihood of injury and applying the correct controls or personal protective equipment. If you feel unsafe stop working. Tell your supervisors what would make the situation safe.

In 2023, the SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage) technique continued to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety protocols across all our wood products facilities. Originally introduced in 2021 as a comprehensive risk assessment program, SLAM has become ingrained in our safety culture, reinforcing the principle of individual accountability and heightened risk awareness among Team Members.

Building upon the foundation laid in the previous year, the implementation of SLAM underwent further refinement and integration into daily operations for all tasks performed by Maintenance at our Warren facility. The Safety Managers continued to ensure that SLAM principles were consistently applied across all facilities, emphasizing the importance of proactive hazard identification and mitigation strategies.

Throughout the year, significant strides were made in bolstering situational awareness among Team Members, resulting in increased responsiveness to potential hazards. The four stages of SLAM – Stop, Look, Assess, Manage – remained the cornerstone of our safety approach, guiding employees through a structured process aimed at minimizing risks and promoting a safer work environment.

The SLAM Card usage across our division provides a valuable snapshot of our commitment to safety and risk management. In 2021, the utilization of SLAM Cards stood at 6,392, indicating a proactive initiation. However, as our sites undergo transformations in equipment and processes and implement Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for various job tasks, we observed a substantial increase in SLAM Card usage in 2022, reaching 19,494. This surge reflects the heightened emphasis on safety protocols amidst evolving operational landscapes. The SLAM Card usage in 2023 decreased to 12,306, as the integration of JHA and procedural enhancements led to a more systematic approach to risk assessment. This decline underscores the effect of our safety initiatives in fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

As global endeavors to curb deforestation gain momentum, companies around the world are looking to tighten their operations and secure their supply chains to achieve compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Adhering to EUDR goes beyond mere regulatory compliance — this regulation stands as a pledge to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Manufacturers, operators, and traders of key commodities and their derived products in the EU market will be impacted by EUDR, which aims to prevent the import and export of products linked to deforestation and forest degradation.

The EUDR took effect on June 29, 2023, and will apply to EU imports starting on December 30, 2024, with some special provisions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a start date of June 30, 2025. However, earlier this week, the European Commission proposed an extra 12 months of phasing-in time for companies who are required to comply with the EUDR. If approved by the European Parliament and the Council, it would make the law applicable on 30 December 2025 for large companies and 30 June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises.

The EUDR covers seven commodities that are heavily linked to deforestation and forest degradation: soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, and rubber. To comply with EUDR, these commodities and their derived products must be deforestation-free, covered by a due diligence statement attesting to that fact, and must adhere to the legal sourcing regulations of the country of origin. The cut-off date for the allowance of deforestation or forest degradation to produce these commodities was December 31, 2020 — this means that products produced after this date must not have caused deforestation and forest degradation.

In this blog, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding EUDR compliance. We also explain how SCS Global Services can help you meet these requirements and demonstrate your commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

In this blog we cover the following topics and questions:

What is a due diligence statement and what information should it contain?What are the requirements for geo-location and what are the best practices to geo-locate products?What are the due diligence requirements for fair labor practices and what language is required to maintain compliance?What are the benefits of certifications for EUDR compliance and overall sustainability?How can SCS Global Services help you with EUDR compliance?

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Episode 1 of Career On Purpose, a new podcast series from Merck, features an engaging conversation on the company’s transformative “Skills-First” program, which helps attract, develop, advance and retain talented people who don’t have four-year degrees.

In this episode, Ngozi Motilewa, enterprise HR lead for Merck’s Skills-First Diversity Talent Initiative, shares details on the program’s origins, workings and impact, and Robert Roberson, an enterprise shared service manager for Merck, delves into his personal journey and the vital role mentoring has played in his ascent to a leadership position within the program.

Learn more about Merck’s Skills-First program at https://jobs.merck.com/skills-first.

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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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