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As Halloween approaches, families across Los Angeles are looking for safe and secure trick or treating events for their kids.

For more than 17 years, AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park and the LA Galaxy Foundation have been welcoming local kids to their Annual Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

On October 18, the event welcomed more than 1,000 local children and families to the Spooktacular celebration which turned the stadium into a Halloween festival. Spooky activities included themed haunted hayrides, trick or treating, a costume parade, carnival games, and family-friendly activations. Local L.A. radio station 102.3 KJLH brought the beats to keep the hauntingly good times rolling. 

“We are excited to host our 17th annual Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park,” said Tamala Lewis, Sr. Director of Community Relations at Dignity Health Sports Park. “This event is a special day for our local community as we come together to provide a safe place for children to enjoy the Halloween festivities at one of the best facilities in Southern California.” 

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FORT WORTH, Texas, October 18, 2024 /3BL/ – American Airlines is proud to announce that two of its leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP), a nonprofit dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in aviation and aerospace careers.

OBAP encourages diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aerospace professionals through mentoring, scholarships, training and youth-focused education programs. Capt. Glenn and McCoy’s appointments reflect their successful contributions to the organization’s mission and American’s commitment to creating access and opportunities to careers in aviation.

“One of our airline’s greatest responsibilities is not only creating a path for future Black aviation professionals, but nurturing that path and the people on it,” said American’s Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. “That’s the important work that Cory and Krystal do every day and what we’re proud to see them do as part of OBAP’s board.”

About American’s new OBAP Board of Directors members

Capt. Cory Glenn, a check pilot on the Boeing 777, has a long history of service in both the military and commercial aviation. As the Director of Pilot Recruiting & Development, Capt. Glenn played a significant role attracting and increasing the number of female pilots and pilots of color flying at American. He’s been a member of OBAP since 1998 and directed or co-directed the organization’s ACE Academies, which provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace, for more than a decade.

Krystal McCoy, Director, Airports and Technical Operations Recruitment, brings a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and leadership to the OBAP board. Having developed diverse candidate pipelines for technical groups, including pilots, engineers and aviation maintenance technicians at multiple commercial airlines, McCoy has been instrumental in advancing equity and inclusion across the industry.

“We are thrilled to have Cory and Krystal join the OBAP board,” said Tennesse Garvey, OBAP Board Chair. “Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to work toward our mission of providing support, mentorship and opportunities for Black aerospace professionals.”

The appointments of Capt. Glenn and McCoy to OBAP’s board also honors the legacy of Capt. David E. Harris, a founding member of OBAP, who was the first Black commercial airline pilot hired by American in 1964. Harris’ pioneering work paved the way for countless others in the industry, and his legacy continues to inspire and motivate those who follow in his footsteps.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

BeyondPFAS offers a full array of services for PFAS mitigation and management from detection to disposal, allowing customers to take control of their PFAS responsibilitiesVeolia’s next generation of PFAS management solutions serves industries and municipalities by detecting, treating and disposing of regulated PFAS compounds in water and waste

BOSTON, October 18, 2024 /3BL/ – Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, today expands its PFAS treatment and compliance capabilities with the launch of its BeyondPFAS offering, combining Veolia’s proven technical capability in PFAS treatment and disposal with its skill in helping customers navigate regulatory requirements and identify funding resources. This unique combination of engineering, managerial, operational, technological and regulatory expertise provides Veolia’s customers with a one-stop shop for PFAS services, offering peace of mind about PFAS issues and allowing them to enhance and take control of their efforts to mitigate risk and maintain public trust in water sources.

BeyondPFAS is the most advanced end-to-end PFAS management solution on the market, designed to support businesses and governments confronted with new regulatory and legal requirements for designated PFAS compounds encountered in their operations. As a pioneer in the treatment of pollutants in drinking water, soil and hazardous waste, Veolia is a key player across the entire value chain, from detection to complete disposal. By combining the skills of its water, waste and energy businesses worldwide, Veolia can act from the earliest stages of detecting pollutants to ensure their effective treatment and sustainable disposal.

With almost 15,000 employees in North America and decades of operational experience implementing complex technology solutions, Veolia works across traditional business boundaries to sample for regulated PFAS compounds, engineer the best individualized solutions, put them into operation at scale, and manage the secure handling and disposal of regulated PFAS compounds removed from water, waste and other sources.

Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia’s Chief Executive Officer said, “The PFAS offer is a perfect illustration of Veolia’s value creation model. It was made possible by our ability to combine all our expertise across the entire pollution treatment value chain. This is the most comprehensive end-to-end offering on the market, combining our skills in diagnostics, water treatment and waste management, providing a complete, innovative and best value for money solution to this major environmental challenge.”

Veolia North America CEO Frédéric Van Heems said, “Veolia is a global leader in PFAS treatment with a full array of solutions across the spectrum of PFAS, and our BeyondPFAS effort marks an evolution in our ability to provide our customers with the end-to-end solutions they need. BeyondPFAS’ tailored approach helps you streamline implementation, optimize costs, minimize risks and secure long-term operational efficiency. America’s PFAS challenges are still emerging, and Veolia is here to help America face them.” 

Proven PFAS capabilities for treatment and management 

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found everywhere in our environment. Some of them are a pressing environmental and public health concern, impacting drinking water supplies, ecosystems and communities globally.​ Whether in water, soil, waste or solids, these compounds pose significant challenges, from widespread contamination to complex treatment requirements and disposal considerations — all in the context of evolving regulations. ​

Veolia provides drinking water to more than 9 million people across the United States and is in the forefront of the fight against PFAS. It has treated more than 24 billion gallons of water for PFAS at more than 30 sites, with dozens more under construction or in planning. Veolia moved quickly to develop evaluation, measurement and treatment plans for water systems it owns and operates across six states, launching PFAS mitigation systems in many cases before any regulatory requirement to do so took effect.

Veolia also operates and maintains 80 drinking water systems across the country on behalf of municipalities and is helping many of them evaluate and make their own decisions to address new regulatory requirements for PFAS mitigation. The BeyondPFAS solution encompasses lessons Veolia has learned from planning and implementing these systems across dozens of drinking water systems, providing readiness for public water systems seeking a full-capability provider.

The BeyondPFAS suite of offerings is also ready for industries and businesses confronting the challenge of regulated PFAS compounds in their water supplies, work processes or waste streams. It streamlines Veolia’s offerings with a holistic approach from initial site assessment and sampling, to implementation of tailored treatment technologies, through proper handling and disposing of contaminants in line with current EPA-recommended methods such as incineration, deep well injection and secured, approved landfills.

Veolia’s innovative disposal solutions to meet compliance requirements and safeguard environmental interests include secure landfilling and deep well injection. Veolia’s state-of-the-art high-temperature incineration facility in Port Arthur, Texas is permitted to treat a range of hazardous and CERCLA waste, and has a destruction and removal efficiency of 99.9999%. All Veolia solutions are scientifically proven and fully EPA-compliant.

As science and the public continue to learn more about PFAS compounds, Veolia’s BeyondPFAS offering will become a key part of the company’s strategy to bolster its leading role in addressing the world’s ecological problems. It also exemplifies the goals of Veolia’s global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological transformation of the planet by accelerating water quality improvement, hazardous waste treatment and disposal, decarbonization and technological innovation.

Please visit https://www.veolianorthamerica.com/BeyondPFAS to learn more about Veolia’s BeyondPFAS offering.

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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 

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CONTACTS 

VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
Adam Lisberg
Senior Vice President of Communications
+1 917-734-5874
adam.lisberg@veolia.com

Over the past 29 years, my time with Quest Diagnostics in St. Louis, Missouri, has been more than just a job, but like a second home to me.

I first came to the company in 1995, when it was then Smith Kline Beecham, and worked as a Specimen Processor with many duties. In that role, I was a member of the ‘Late Team’ whose primary task was locating what could sometimes be hundreds of specimens that needed to be tracked down from the manifest. I believe this role gave me the skills that led to my current position as a driver for the Logistics team and even recently winning an employee recognition award almost 30 years later.

In 2002, I became an independent courier and served as a swing driver exclusively for Quest for 11 years. In this position, I ran routes in parts of 4 states almost always ‘blind’ (slang term for no training) and at a moment’s notice. In late 2012, I became a regular route driver which I continue to do today. My experiences as a swing driver prepared me to be a full-time courier, including one incident where I discovered more than 200 specimens after getting a cancellation notice for a stop. I knew to still check the location, and there were patient samples, despite being told to skip that stop.

Quest has done a lot for my growth potential, both as a man and as a parent. When I first started, I was still a kid as far as maturity goes. My supervisors were always patient with me; they allowed me to make mistakes and grow from them. It’s a pleasure for me to do my job every day, and my real family has also been a part of my Quest family. My aunt has been a microbiologist for 35 years, my mother was a courier for 10 years, and my wife has been a phlebotomist for 2 years. It’s the people here who make it a pleasure to serve. They deserve a lot of the credit for me being here today. And knowing that we are helping patients make a difference in their lives can be very inspiring.

For others who may want to work here, it can be a great opportunity. Always remember that first and foremost, we are working for a patient whose test is on the line. That lifeline is what sets us apart from other companies. My best advice is to learn and understand the ‘big picture’ and how your role supports that. It has been an honor to be here for 29 years. I only hope I can be fortunate to serve 29 more. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

In September — honoring Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month — My Special Aflac Duck® found its way to New York City, delivering smiles to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx.

In partnership with Sunrise Day Camp, Aflac also gave these children and their families a day of fun activities, including arts and crafts — where they created beaded bracelets and birth certificates for their new cuddly companions — coloring pages, and of course, duck-themed snacks.

My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot powered by innovative technology that helps kids prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more. A recent three-year study revealed that both parents and caregivers reported a reduction in distress, nausea, pain and treatment — and procedural anxiety — for their children who received My Special Aflac Duck, compared to those in the study who had not yet received a duck.

Since the first duck delivery in 2018, Aflac has placed more than 32,000 My Special Aflac Ducks in the hands of pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients ages 3 and up free of charge, providing comfort and joy during their treatment journeys. The My Special Aflac Duck program is a hallmark of Aflac’s more than $184 million given toward pediatric cancer and blood disorder research and programs, including support of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck free of charge for children 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at MySpecialAflacDuck.com.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do here at GoDaddy.

Hi, I’m Marc and I work as a Senior Marketing Manager at GoDaddy. I’m originally from Cologne, Germany. Although I love travelling and experiencing life in different countries, Cologne will always be my home. My journey with GoDaddy started eight years ago. At that time, I was a working student at Host Europe while writing my Master’s thesis. Host Europe was part of the HEG Group, which was acquired by GoDaddy in 2016. Since then, I’ve held various roles in local and global product marketing for different brands. Right now I’m focused on the German market. What I love most about my job is the variety and excitement – it’s never boring and there’s always something new to tackle.

What real-life problems does your team solve?

In product marketing, my team acts as a bridge between different departments such as marketing, product management and sales/care. Our main job is to ensure that information flows smoothly between these departments, while keeping our customers’ needs at the forefront. This means writing detailed briefings for marketing campaigns, helping to launch new products and trying to understand what the local market needs so that we can adapt our products accordingly. At the moment, I am focusing on three different brands within the German market. The fun and challenging part is tailoring our strategies to meet the unique needs of our customers.

What has driven your growth most through your career?

Empathy, good people skills, and clear communication have been key to my career growth. As I link different departments, it’s important to maintain good relationships and understand what each person needs. In product marketing, we work with people who have different levels of knowledge – from beginners to experts. So, it is important to explain things clearly and simply. It makes teamwork easier and more efficient. Understanding and meeting the needs of different departments helps to create a positive and productive working environment, which has been essential for my professional development.

What advice would you give to an individual who is interested in a career in Product Marketing?

You should always seek learning opportunities. The role of a Product Marketing Manager (PMM) isn’t something you learn at university, and new ideas come up all the time. Think from the customer’s perspective: if something isn’t clear to you, it’s likely to be even more confusing to them. When that happens, dig deeper until you understand it completely. And remember, it’s okay not to know everything. That’s why you work with experts. The great thing about this job is that you’re always learning something new, which keeps things interesting.

How do you feel that the organization supports you to do things that are important to you?

GoDaddy offers amazing flexibility through its remote work options, which is great for balancing my personal and professional life. I have colleagues all over the world – from Australia to America. Being able to work from different locations means I can travel and work at the same time. Working with people from different cultures enriches my life and makes the world feel smaller and more connected.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I like to spend time with family and friends. I like to play football (soccer) and volleyball, and I also like group activities like cooking. These activities help me relax. When I have more time, I like to travel with my wife. We enjoy discovering new cultures and soaking up the sun, especially to escape the cold and wet winters in Germany. Travelling helps recharge my batteries, gain new perspectives, and generate fresh ideas.

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CHICAGO, October 18, 2024 /3BL/ – Northern Trust announced today that Srilatha Lakkaraju has joined the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice as the Director of Charitable Giving Solutions. In this role, Lakkaraju will oversee the national strategy and implementation of the Donor Advised Fund and Private Foundation Administration solutions.

Prior to joining Northern Trust, Lakkaraju was a Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Client Manager at Bank of America for 14 years where she managed private foundations and nonprofit organizations nationwide. She provided thought leadership, education and insights to her private foundation and nonprofit clients. Earlier in her career, Lakkaraju worked in public policy advocating and lobbying for nonprofit tax policy, governance and compliance issues.

“I am excited to have Srilatha join our Foundation & Institutional Advisors team,” said Darius A. Gill, National Practice Executive for FIA. “Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate the growth of our Donor Advised Fund and Private Foundation Administration solutions.”

Lakkaraju graduated with a Master of Science in Public Service from DePaul University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management of Information Systems from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Northern Trust’s Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice serves nonprofit organizations and private foundations through sophisticated investment management solutions, strategic insights and world-class resources. FIA provides investment advice, oversight, asset servicing and related services to help nonprofit organizations achieve financial and philanthropic goals; in collaboration with trustees, board and investment committee members. FIA also supports clients with sophisticated Donor Advised Fund and Private Foundation Administration solutions. More information about Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors can be found at www.northerntrust.com/FIA.

Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. It is recognized for its innovative technology, service excellence and depth of expertise, with $419.4 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2024, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$16.6 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.5 trillion. For more than 130 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @NorthernTrust or Northern Trust Corporation on LinkedIn.

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.

Chemours Belgium has launched a three-year partnership with Technopolis, the Flemish science and technology discovery center. The collaboration is officially sealed in the presence of local authorities and Chemours’ President & CEO Denise Dignam, who is visiting Belgium specifically for this occasion.

“Our collaboration with Technopolis provides a unique opportunity to inspire and engage more young people with STEM at a time when demand for these skills is high, but the number of students in STEM fields is low,” said Denise Dignam, President & CEO of Chemours. “We want to introduce students, regardless of their background, to the possibilities of science and technology and encourage them to explore the world of STEM. Our partnership with Technopolis makes that a hands-on reality for local students.”

Chemours will sponsor class visits to Technopolis, allowing students from Mechelen and the surrounding area to participate in exciting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities at no cost. Additionally, Chemours will contribute to the development of new interactive exhibits and experiments designed to spark young people’s interest in science and technology.

The need for more STEM investments

The shortage of STEM professionals in Flanders is growing, as highlighted by the STEM-monitor 2024. The share of STEM education in secondary schools has fallen to 37%, while Flanders aims to reach 40% by the 2030-2031 school year. Furthermore, the proportion of girls in STEM remains far below the 20% target for 2030-2031, with just 6.4% in vocational education and 13.7% in technical education. Chemours aims to improve these figures by making STEM more accessible and is investing in this partnership with Technopolis to inspire young people and reduce barriers to STEM education.

Diversity and inclusion as key focus areas

Chemours is committed to making STEM education more accessible to young people from under-resourced and under-represented backgrounds. In fact, by 2030, Chemours has set a goal to invest $50 million in communities where it operates to improve lives by increasing access to STEM skills and other key programming. Partnering with organizations like Technopolis, alongside Chemours’ school partner and scholarship programming, will meaningful contribute to advancing a more equitable and diverse future STEM workforce.

Collaboration with local school

To celebrate the launch of the new partnership, Chemours has invited students from Technische Scholen Mechelen (a Chemours’ ChemFEST partner school) to be the first to participate in the Technopolis workshops under the partnership.

“The presence of students at this launch demonstrates the value of involving them in practical learning experiences at a young age,” added Ferdy Onink, Plant Manager of Chemours Mechelen. “We want to show them that a career in STEM is not only exciting but also accessible to everyone.”

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In this week’s episode of ESG Talk, Anke Ehlers, managing director of international sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, joins Workiva’s Andie Wood to discuss the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Tune in as they discuss what this new regulation means for European companies and the steps ALDI SOUTH, one of the world’s largest supermarket chains, is taking to prepare for its implementation.

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CNH’s cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning (CVML) technology is empowering sustainable farming.

The world-class, equipment, technology and services company is committed to sustainably advancing the noble work of farmers everywhere. In the fifth installment of CNH’S ‘A Sustainable Year’ series they look at how real time crop analysis supports sustainability and the technology that uses this data to boost efficiency, reduce waste and increase profit.

The 2023 acquisition of machine vision company, Augmenta, enabled CNH to offer sense and act application technology to their customers. It lets them manage their crops more effectively without needing to sort through complex data to decide how much of an input (i.e., fertilizer) to apply in the field.

The article also includes an interview with Dr. Ajay Sharda, Director of Research at the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advances Analytics at Kansas State University, USA. He talks about the biggest challenges to crop protection facing the sector, how to best meet those challenges and the role technology needs to play in doing so.

Read our story at: Augmenta – A Sustainable Year 2023 (cnhindustrial.com)