November 2023

Giving Time, Talent, and Resources at Tapestry This Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. At Tapestry, we are committed to showing up in the communities in which we live and work, and giving our time, talents and resources. Our purpose – stretch what’s possible – comes to life when we practice generosity.

Tapestry and its house of brands live our purpose every day, not just on Giving Tuesday. Here are three examples of how our brands and people are living proof of the power of radical generosity.

Our People: Ian Leybas Talks Tribal Affairs, Adversity and Fishing

Ian (pronounced Eye-an) Leybas was born at the Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. His father was Native American, and while he grew up not knowing his father, Leybas is a citizen of Muscogee (Creek) Nation and feels very connected to the tribal community. In his current role at Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC), he is able to help tribal communities thrive.

Bacardi Gifting Celebrates Sustainability Landmark

HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - Family-owned Bacardi has announced that it is not only cutting single-use plastic from its gift packs, it will also now reduce the number of cardboard gift boxes for some of its iconic brands.

Four years ago, Bacardi set itself the ambitious goal of removing 100% of the single-use plastic from its gifting range by the end of 2023. Thanks to innovative new designs, the company has successfully removed almost 275 tons of single-use plastic used annually.

AB InBev and South Pole Partner To Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation Across Europe Through Launch of a Renewable Electricity Group Buying Initiative

  • The new initiative, in partnership with South Pole, is designed to accelerate the deployment of renewable electricity and to directly reduce AB InBev's Scope 3 GHG emissions through a powerful value-chain engagement program.
  • AB InBev suppliers and customers will be able to directly engage in Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) across Europe, benefiting from potential cost-savings, hedging against price volatility and securing the necessary renewable electricity volumes for their operations, ultimately lowering their Scope 2 GHG emissions.

Computerworld Names International Paper to 2024 List of Best Places To Work in IT

MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - Foundry's Computerworld (http://www.computerworld.com) announces International Paper as a 2024 Best Places to Work in IT. This award recognizes the top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation. Organizations will be included in coverage on Computerworld.com along with results from the 2024 Best Places to Work in IT survey.

Frito-Lay and Feed the Children Kick Off Fourth Year of ‘Building the Future Together,’ Supporting More Than 40,000 U.S. Families

Originally Published on August 24, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY, November 28, 2023 /3BL/ - To support students in underserved communities, Frito-Lay and Feed the Children are launching the fourth year of "Building the Future Together" in seven key cities across the U.S. To kick off this year’s partnership, the organizations are teaming up with Detroit Public Schools Community District on Thursday, Aug. 24, for a community distribution event serving 400 families.

How Will the New Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items Affect Businesses in England?

​Grabbing a plastic fork to eat lunch on the go is now a thing of the past, as the government’s new single-use plastic ban has come into force this week.

October 1 saw a ban that means businesses can no longer supply, sell or offer some of the most polluting single-use plastic items in England.

Such items include online and over-the-counter sales and supply, items from new and existing stock, all types of single-use plastic (including biodegradable, compostable and recycled) and items wholly or partly made from plastic, including coating or lining.

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