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November 18, 2024 /3BL/ – Major businesses with operations in Ohio today urged members of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee to support HB 79, legislation that will reinstate energy efficiency programs that will restore clean energy jobs and generate utility savings for both business and residential customers.

The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Ohio House earlier this year and is scheduled for its first hearing in the Senate on Tuesday, would allow utilities to implement voluntary energy efficiency programs that reduce energy waste, save customers money, support grid reliability, and create jobs. HB 79 has strong support from a coalition of Ohio manufacturers, employers, and trade associations.

In a letter sent to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Public Utilities, 14 businesses and organizations wrote that “all Ohio customers benefit when we reduce energy waste – whether or not they participate directly in energy saving programs.”

“Accordingly,” they wrote, “we support investments in comprehensive, cost-effective energy-saving programs that lower bills for everyone.”

The letter was signed by A.O. Smith, Energy Management Solutions Inc., Green Energy Ohio, Guaranteed Community Advisors, HolcimUS, JLL, Johnson Controls, Lutron, the National Association of Energy Service Companies, Nestlé, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Sealed, Trane Technologies, and Uplight. 

“Energy efficient homes are crucial to cutting energy waste, lowering pollution, and reducing costs for households and businesses in Ohio,” said Nick Harbeck, manager of regulatory and environmental affairs, Johnson Controls. “The technology and tactics necessary to achieve those goals are available today, and legislation like HB 79 is crucial to ensuring Ohioans have access to them. Johnson Controls supports passage of this bill this year to re-establish valuable efficiency programs in Ohio.”

“Contractors across Ohio and the Midwest are prepared to help residents improve their homes and reduce costs with energy efficiency upgrades,” said David Kolata, vice president of policy, Sealed. “Efficiency programs, like those that HB 79 would partially restore, help residents access these savings while supporting contracting jobs and reducing energy demand to the benefit of all consumers. Sealed strongly supports passage of HB 79 and calls for its passage in the Ohio legislature.”

Ohio companies, industry groups, and energy consumers have been rallying in support of efficiency policies since a controversial 2019 law called HB 6 rescinded the state’s energy efficiency programs. Although HB 79 would not fully restore prior efficiency programs, it would explicitly allow utilities to establish voluntary programs designed to reduce energy waste by 0.5% annually. Experts say such programs would help Ohioans save billions of dollars in electricity costs while improving public health through reduced pollution.

Earlier this year, businesses rallied in support of HB 79 as it passed through the House of Representatives. In the months since, HolcimUS, Johnson Controls, Lutron, and Sealed have signed the letter urging its adoption by lawmakers.

The letter was organized by Ceres, a nonprofit that works with investors and businesses to advance clean energy and energy efficiency policy.

“In a period of volatile energy prices, Ohio consumers deserve access to programs that help reduce their energy bills,” said Mel Mackin, director of state policy, Ceres. “We urge the Ohio Senate to take action by passing HB 79 to allow utilities to offer voluntary energy efficiency programs that will benefit Ohio households, businesses, and the economy.”

About Ceres

Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world. United under a shared vision, our powerful networks of investors and companies are proving sustainability is the bottom line—changing markets and sectors from the inside out. For more information, visit ceres.org.

Media Contact: Helen Booth-Tobin, booth-tobin@ceres.org

By Candace Higginbotham | November 18, 2024

Awards season has officially kicked off and red carpets are being rolled out. And not just for the made-for-TV ceremonies you may be familiar with. Last week, more than 400 governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals from all industries gathered for the 2024 Corporate Governance Awards.

The awards are hosted each year by Governance Intelligence, a digital content company that provides a forum where governance experts and service providers can share their experience, insights and best practice recommendations on a wide range of critical issues. According to the group, the awards “celebrate the brightest minds and most pioneering organizations in GRC, recognizing those who set new standards of excellence, integrity, and innovation.”

Regions came home with two prestigious awards from the ceremony held in New York, Governance Team of the Year (small- to mid-cap) and Best Shareholder Engagement (small- to mid-cap).

“The team told a compelling story around advancing Regions’ shared value mission through transparency, accountability and continuous improvement,” said Tara Plimpton, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

“Big congratulations to Andrew Nix, Elizabeth Townsend, Mary Wheeler, Susan Anderson, Jessica Everest, Katie Loggins, Sharon Kachelhofer, and the extended Governance team, as well as Chris Lollar from SEC Reporting, Megan List from Total Rewards and their extended teams. And thanks to all the other Regions associates and partners involved in the effort, as it really does take a team.”

Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. Profitability is important, but truly successful companies must demonstrate good corporate citizenship through sound governance.

The Governance Team of the Year award recognizes the best overall governance team in the country and its notable achievements over the past 12 months. The Regions team was honored for specific accomplishments, including a fully redesigned Proxy Statement, a rebranded and in-house generated Shared Value Report, a robust and intentional shareholder engagement program, effective structure around compliance readiness and significant contributions to Board governance initiatives.

“I’m so proud of our team and this recognition of their hard work,” said Chief Governance Officer Andrew Nix. “We take great pride in prioritizing strong governance processes at Regions. And our success can be attributed to several factors – the knowledge, skill and talent of team members; their eagerness to continuously improve and be nimble in a rapidly evolving space; and most importantly, a really strong team culture.”

Nix also praised the team’s award for Best Shareholder Engagement. This category focuses on ways that companies reach out to proxy decision-makers.

“We are committed to constructive and meaningful conversations with our shareholders, which we use to build ongoing relationships over time,” Nix said. “Engaging with our shareholders and soliciting their points of view is critical to providing long-term value to all Regions stakeholders.”

Regions was a standout in this category because of the team’s proactive, intentional outreach throughout the year resulting in ongoing, meaningful dialogue. Balancing the interests of various stakeholder groups and the different viewpoints within those groups can be challenging, but Nix emphasized the value of understanding shareholders’ perspectives, and how engagement is critically important to ensuring that the bank remains aligned with shareholder interests.

“Our company’s mission is to make life better for our customers, associates, communities and shareholders, and the entire Regions organization works toward that goal every day,” Nix said. “I’m pleased that our team is doing our part by ensuring that Regions’ governance practices are responsible, fair and transparent.”

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Texan by Nature has selected Marathon Petroleum Corporation as a 2024 TxN 20 honoree.The list ranks the top 20 businesses operating in Texas for sustainability leadership.Marathon Petroleum invested more than $340,000 in 2023 to support environmental and conservation initiatives in the state.

Texan by Nature (TxN), a conservation nonprofit, has recognized Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as one of only two businesses from the energy sector on its 2024 TxN 20. This list represents the top 20 companies operating in Texas based on their leadership in advancing conservation and sustainability.

“It’s an honor to recognize industry leaders who demonstrate that integrating business with conservation drives valuable global impact.”

“We believe in building a sustainable future through action, collaboration and innovative models,” said Joni Carswell, CEO & President of TxN. “It’s an honor to recognize industry leaders who demonstrate that integrating business with conservation drives valuable global impact.”

MPC invested more than $2.3 million to support environmental and conservation initiatives in 2023, including more than $340,000 in Texas. Efforts in the state that earned TxN’s recognition involved MPC’s El Paso and Galveston Bay refineries as well as natural gas gathering and processing assets of the company’s midstream segment, MPLX. Examples include:

Developing a pilot program with TxN to assess environmental strategies, such as recycling water and restoring native vegetation, that could be integrated into construction of natural gas gathering pipelines in the Permian and Haynesville Basins.Purchasing an additional air quality monitoring station for Juarez, Mexico, El Paso’s sister city across the border, to strengthen data collection in the Paso del Norte Air Basin. The El Paso refinery also replaced hydrostatic tank testing with an alternate method, saving millions of gallons of water.Providing grants to the Galveston Bay Foundation in support of habitat restoration, water protection and land conservation.Promoting environmental awareness through community projects, including tree plantings, managed by the Galveston Bay refinery’s Wildlife Habitat Team of employee volunteers.

“Our commitment to safe and environmentally responsible operations also motivates our efforts to promote sustainability in the communities around our assets,” said MPC Corporate Social Responsibility & Community Relations Manager Tracey Tafoya. “Texan by Nature’s recognition is extremely meaningful because of its mission to bring conservation and business together to support community health and economic prosperity.”

The TxN 20 selection process involves assessing company data across 12 industry sectors and applying a 17-point scoring system. Criteria include reported conservation metrics, measured investment in conservation and reported Return on Conservation™ index results, among other benchmarks. A selection committee of industry executives evaluates the top 60 companies and then chooses the final 20 honorees.

Details about each member of this year’s list are available on the 2024 TxN 20 honorees web page.

As I reflect on another year of delivering meaningful impact in our communities, our work has hewed closely to our mission and The Clorox Company’s purpose — we champion people to be well and thrive, every single day — always leading with love.

For us, this starts with living our values every day, especially “do the right thing” and “put people at the center.” It’s about prioritizing people’s well-being, fostering supportive and inclusive spaces and making decisions that consider the broader impact on teammates, consumers and communities. We live in dynamic, complex times, but through it all we remain focused on serving others with deep compassion, generosity and allyship.

How does this come to life in our work? The programs we fund champion today’s young people with literacy and STEM initiatives that help create a foundation for academic success. Through robust partnerships we also provide resources and mentorship to support youth development. And we help advance racial and environmental justice through education, training, equal access to justice and economic empowerment for marginalized communities.

Leading with love is also a spirit embodied by our teammates, who not only help create new pathways to address societal challenges but do so in a way that seeks to make the world a better place. Last year over half of them contributed through our GIFT campaign, while they also dedicated thousands of hours of their time volunteering for the causes that matter to them most. It’s reflected in the support we give to communities impacted by natural disasters as well.

As we prepare to mark our 45th anniversary next year, we will look back with pride on how we’ve served as a force for good in our communities. While a lot has changed since 1980, one thing has remained constant: our belief in leading with love.

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Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has a mission to foster healthy and inclusive communities so people can be well and thrive. Learn more and check out this year’s report here.

As I reflect on another year of delivering meaningful impact in our communities, our work has hewed closely to our mission and The Clorox Company’s purpose — we champion people to be well and thrive, every single day — always leading with love.

For us, this starts with living our values every day, especially “do the right thing” and “put people at the center.” It’s about prioritizing people’s well-being, fostering supportive and inclusive spaces and making decisions that consider the broader impact on teammates, consumers and communities. We live in dynamic, complex times, but through it all we remain focused on serving others with deep compassion, generosity and allyship.

How does this come to life in our work? The programs we fund champion today’s young people with literacy and STEM initiatives that help create a foundation for academic success. Through robust partnerships we also provide resources and mentorship to support youth development. And we help advance racial and environmental justice through education, training, equal access to justice and economic empowerment for marginalized communities.

Leading with love is also a spirit embodied by our teammates, who not only help create new pathways to address societal challenges but do so in a way that seeks to make the world a better place. Last year over half of them contributed through our GIFT campaign, while they also dedicated thousands of hours of their time volunteering for the causes that matter to them most. It’s reflected in the support we give to communities impacted by natural disasters as well.

As we prepare to mark our 45th anniversary next year, we will look back with pride on how we’ve served as a force for good in our communities. While a lot has changed since 1980, one thing has remained constant: our belief in leading with love.

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Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has a mission to foster healthy and inclusive communities so people can be well and thrive. Learn more and check out this year’s report here.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is proud to share that our Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care U.S. access program, in partnership with Direct Relief and NAFC (National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics), has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 25th annual Citizens Award as the 2024 Best Health & Wellness Program winner.

Advancing access to quality medicines is part of Teva’s global sustainability strategy. Through this partnership, Teva USA is donating fund and a portfolio of medicines for the treatment of anxiety and depression to help address the rising need for community-based mental health care for uninsured and underserved populations.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation senior vice president Marc DeCourcey said, “We are proud to recognize Teva for its leadership in addressing a critical issue facing communities. Through their partnership with Direct Relief and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics to enhance mental and behavioral health care, they are improving the lives of countless individuals.”

“Access to affordable medicines and behavioral health services are obstacles faced every day by uninsured patients” said Carol Richardson, ESG and Health Equity Lead, Teva US. “Through Community Routes, grantee clinics are developing innovative behavioral health programs that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of their local patient populations.”

The access program’s framework is intentionally designed to be local and partner/clinic-driven to meet the health care, cultural and linguistic needs of the local patient population. Teva and its partners recently convened at a Grantee Learning Summit to share insights and learnings and inform the development of a best practices report to be distributed across NAFC’s network of 1,400+ clinics to help even more patients.

Community Routes is one of eight programs Teva has launched worldwide to increase access to medicines for vulnerable populations, including programs in Malawi, Botswana, Uganda, Ghana, Israel and France. Teva leverages its portfolio, global footprint and experienced partners to get its medicines to underserved populations. This award recognizes businesses across a variety of industries for remarkable leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges and serving as a force of good in society. Receiving this honor is a testament to Teva’s Healthy Future Sustainability strategy reflecting our actions to care for people, the planet and our business at large.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is proud to share that our Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care U.S. access program, in partnership with Direct Relief and NAFC (National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics), has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 25th annual Citizens Award as the 2024 Best Health & Wellness Program winner.

Advancing access to quality medicines is part of Teva’s global sustainability strategy. Through this partnership, Teva USA is donating fund and a portfolio of medicines for the treatment of anxiety and depression to help address the rising need for community-based mental health care for uninsured and underserved populations.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation senior vice president Marc DeCourcey said, “We are proud to recognize Teva for its leadership in addressing a critical issue facing communities. Through their partnership with Direct Relief and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics to enhance mental and behavioral health care, they are improving the lives of countless individuals.”

“Access to affordable medicines and behavioral health services are obstacles faced every day by uninsured patients” said Carol Richardson, ESG and Health Equity Lead, Teva US. “Through Community Routes, grantee clinics are developing innovative behavioral health programs that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of their local patient populations.”

The access program’s framework is intentionally designed to be local and partner/clinic-driven to meet the health care, cultural and linguistic needs of the local patient population. Teva and its partners recently convened at a Grantee Learning Summit to share insights and learnings and inform the development of a best practices report to be distributed across NAFC’s network of 1,400+ clinics to help even more patients.

Community Routes is one of eight programs Teva has launched worldwide to increase access to medicines for vulnerable populations, including programs in Malawi, Botswana, Uganda, Ghana, Israel and France. Teva leverages its portfolio, global footprint and experienced partners to get its medicines to underserved populations. This award recognizes businesses across a variety of industries for remarkable leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges and serving as a force of good in society. Receiving this honor is a testament to Teva’s Healthy Future Sustainability strategy reflecting our actions to care for people, the planet and our business at large.

Originally published in International Paper’s Thinking Inside the Box whitepaper

In the last century alone, material changes to the average standard of living have dramatically improved human health and well-being worldwide. These changes come at a cost, and the looming issue—troubling scientists and researchers as far back as the 1960s —is the collective reliance on intensive greenhouse gas (GHG) producing processes to maintain a modern lifestyle. While a large part of our GHG impact comes from the sources of energy we use, our consumption of materials – the way we make and use products and food – are responsible for the remainder of emissions.1

Since 2018, the earth has consumed over half a trillion metric tons of materials, which is “nearly as much as the entire 20th century combined”.2 This challenge—what the Circle Economy Foundation refers to as the “circularity gap” — highlights the urgent need for the transition to a more circular economy to achieve broader societal and environmental goals.

The Circle Economy Foundation identifies four global systems that put the most pressure on key “planetary boundaries”, or measures of impacts to the earth’s environmental health for which the world currently exceeds its limits. The first global system is the food system, which is the largest driver of land-use change causing globally significant biodiversity loss and contributing to one-third of GHG emissions. The second system is built environment, which is responsible for 40% of global GHG emissions, one-quarter of land system change and contributes to water stress.  The third is manufactured goods, which contribute primarily to pollution and climate change through heavy material- and energy-intensive industrial activities at the production level. The fourth global system, and no less important than the other three, is transportation and mobility, which account for 25% of GHG emissions globally, through high fossil fuel use, and drive land use change and biodiversity loss.3

Packaging is involved at every stage of these four global systems. Producers and recyclers of sustainable packaging such as International Paper can affect positive environmental change across each of these global systems. By using experience and expertise in the sustainable material space, as well as innovation in product design to increase recyclability and reusability, we are already working to replace single-use materials with sustainable, recyclable and adaptable packaging.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights how applying circular economy principles to the way we make and use products can not only create value, but also significantly reduce global emissions:4

• By eliminating waste and pollution, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain

• By circulating products and materials, we retain their embodied energy

• By regenerating nature, we sequester carbon in soil and products

Through continuous innovation, sustainable infrastructure development and circular design, a future is possible in which high standards of living are maintained while minimizing environmental impact.

Download International Paper’s white paper to learn more about the challenges associated with transitioning to a lower carbon economy and the sustainable advantages of fiber-based packaging.

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.
 

[1] Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change (2019) [link]
[2] Circle Economy Foundation, Circularity Gap Report 2024 (2024)
[3] Circle Economy Foundation – Circularity Gap Report 2023 (2023) 
[4] Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change (2019) [link]

Originally published in International Paper’s Thinking Inside the Box whitepaper

In the last century alone, material changes to the average standard of living have dramatically improved human health and well-being worldwide. These changes come at a cost, and the looming issue—troubling scientists and researchers as far back as the 1960s —is the collective reliance on intensive greenhouse gas (GHG) producing processes to maintain a modern lifestyle. While a large part of our GHG impact comes from the sources of energy we use, our consumption of materials – the way we make and use products and food – are responsible for the remainder of emissions.1

Since 2018, the earth has consumed over half a trillion metric tons of materials, which is “nearly as much as the entire 20th century combined”.2 This challenge—what the Circle Economy Foundation refers to as the “circularity gap” — highlights the urgent need for the transition to a more circular economy to achieve broader societal and environmental goals.

The Circle Economy Foundation identifies four global systems that put the most pressure on key “planetary boundaries”, or measures of impacts to the earth’s environmental health for which the world currently exceeds its limits. The first global system is the food system, which is the largest driver of land-use change causing globally significant biodiversity loss and contributing to one-third of GHG emissions. The second system is built environment, which is responsible for 40% of global GHG emissions, one-quarter of land system change and contributes to water stress.  The third is manufactured goods, which contribute primarily to pollution and climate change through heavy material- and energy-intensive industrial activities at the production level. The fourth global system, and no less important than the other three, is transportation and mobility, which account for 25% of GHG emissions globally, through high fossil fuel use, and drive land use change and biodiversity loss.3

Packaging is involved at every stage of these four global systems. Producers and recyclers of sustainable packaging such as International Paper can affect positive environmental change across each of these global systems. By using experience and expertise in the sustainable material space, as well as innovation in product design to increase recyclability and reusability, we are already working to replace single-use materials with sustainable, recyclable and adaptable packaging.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights how applying circular economy principles to the way we make and use products can not only create value, but also significantly reduce global emissions:4

• By eliminating waste and pollution, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain

• By circulating products and materials, we retain their embodied energy

• By regenerating nature, we sequester carbon in soil and products

Through continuous innovation, sustainable infrastructure development and circular design, a future is possible in which high standards of living are maintained while minimizing environmental impact.

Download International Paper’s white paper to learn more about the challenges associated with transitioning to a lower carbon economy and the sustainable advantages of fiber-based packaging.

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.
 

[1] Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change (2019) [link]
[2] Circle Economy Foundation, Circularity Gap Report 2024 (2024)
[3] Circle Economy Foundation – Circularity Gap Report 2023 (2023) 
[4] Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change (2019) [link]

Originally published on The National Park Foundation

The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Subaru of America are celebrating 11 years of partnership and nearly a decade of collaboration to address waste reduction and support public awareness efforts in national parks through the Don’t Feed the Landfills initiative.

In coordination with the National Park Service (NPS) and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), NPF and Subaru of America have invested in recycling operations, composting, public education and outreach, and waste reduction analysis across the National Park System. Since launching in 2015, over 24 million pounds of waste has been eliminated from landfills while increasing recycling best practices among visitors.

“The values shared by the National Park Foundation and Subaru help us ensure we can continue to support innovative solutions as we look to make parks models of conservation and preservation,” said Dawn Rodney, chief external affairs officer, National Park Foundation. “Together with partners, we can reduce the environmental impact and protect our parks’ resources for the enjoyment of visitors – today, tomorrow, and in the future.”

The initiative launched at three of the country’s most iconic national parks – Denali National Park and Preserve, Grand Teton National Park, and Yosemite National Park in collaboration with nearly 60 park partners. These early efforts provided a comprehensive waste reduction roadmap for the initiative to expand to more parks including Zion and Big Bend.

Due to increased visitation and limited landfill space, Big Bend National Park was looking for long-term interventions and solutions that would ensure their ability to keep the park clean. Through the Don’t Feed the Landfills initiative and Subaru and NPF’s support, the park was able to address these issues by expanding centralized recycling center operations, dedicating part-time or seasonal staff to improving recycling efforts, installing more and/or larger recycling bins at campgrounds to improve utilization, replacing faded recycling labels with durable and more legible signage, and much more.

“Along with our partners, Subaru is committed to leaving a legacy of protecting and conserving the earth for future generations,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “We’re proud to have worked hand-in-hand with the National Park Foundation to divert millions of pounds of waste through this initiative. Together, we’re dedicated to reducing waste, conserving resources, and preserving natural spaces as we work towards a more sustainable future for all.”

In addition to resilience and sustainability work, and as the largest corporate partner of the National Park Foundation, Subaru of America has provided over $65 million in support to protect national parks since 2013. During that time, Subaru of America has funded projects to expand access in national parks for historically excluded communities, supporting groups like Black People Who Hike, who have hiked six parks across the country.

As part of the partnership, and for the 12th consecutive year in a row, the National Park Foundation (NPF) is participating as a national charity partner beneficiary in the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event. Running from November 21, 2024, through January 2, 2025, the campaign connects people everywhere to the value of experiencing the outdoors together and provides the opportunity to give back to national parks across the country. Through the annual Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru of America continues to help support the National Park Foundation by providing critical funding to programs and projects that help protect America’s more than 430+ national parks.

Learn more about the 2024 Share the Love Event and Subaru’s support of NPF’s important work.

About the National Park Foundation
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate, and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at nationalparks.org.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

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