3BL Sustainability News

Albertsons Companies' ACME Stores Celebrated Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage Month with @ACME in Jersey and South Philadelphia was a true delight! They hosted in-store celebrations with some memorable moments like cooking demonstrations from Chef Massimo Gaffo, hot and fresh samples and meal solutions throughout, free caricature portraits, prizes and raffles, and live music from none other than the South Philly String Band who had shoppers dancing in the aisles. What a win for these surrounding communities! 

SAC Celebrates the Textile Exchange Conference in London

The annual Textile Exchange Conference took place in London this year, and a substantial group of SAC team members from our membership engagement, stakeholder engagement and business development teams were in attendance.

Each year, the conference brings together leaders and experts from across the apparel value chain in an effort to explore opportunities to collaborate and align on climate solutions.

Pepco and DC United Team Up to Make a Difference for D.C. Students

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Pepco has joined forces with D.C. United to create a partnership that is leaving a lasting impact on students in the District’s Wards 7 and 8. This collaboration, in conjunction with DC SCORES, goes beyond standard after school programming, offering a host of opportunities and experiences to enrich the lives of these young learners.

Northern Trust Hosts Second Charity Trading Day To Benefit Four Global Charities

Northern Trust has held its second Charity Trading Day, with employees across the world participating to benefit four global charities, aligned with the company’s philanthropic strategy.

As part of Achieving Greater Together, Northern Trust’s signature month of service, a total of $700,000 will be donated to the charities: Global Red Cross and Red Crescent Network, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), War Child and World Central Kitchen.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

NEW YORK, October 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online resource is designed to give under-resourced small businesses the tools they need to help grow their business and thrive in today’s digital economy.

goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

The U.N. reports that the COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest rise in inequality between different countries in three decades. Through its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, it asks stakeholders around the world to help reduce inequality both within and between countries now. Specific focus areas identified as needing immediate attention include equitable resource distribution, implementing social protection measures, combating discrimination, and supporting marginalized groups.

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