October 2023

What Homeownership Means for One Habitat Family, Five Years Later

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

Photos of family and friends adorn the walls and shelves of most homes, and Ambera Pruitt’s house is no different. You’ll find pictures of her two growing daughters, her mom and her sisters. But you’ll also find a photo of Ambera with group of strangers who came together five years ago to, quite literally, help build the house she now calls home.

Be You, With Us: Empowering Diverse Authentic Voices in Corporate Spaces

What does it mean to be your whole self at work? Is it showcasing your allyship button or favorite tattoo? Is it wearing your natural curly hair or dressing more casually? For most, being their authentic self is an expression of their culture, identity, language, experience with power dynamics, and more. Employees feel included, seen, heard, and valued when they are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.

Southwire’s Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Eighth Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award. This is the sixth consecutive year the Huntersville Plant has received the award and the eighth time overall. 

The Mecklenburg County Air Quality ACE Awards began in 2014 to promote local industries’ efforts to comply with air quality permits within the county. 

Report Highlights FedEx Economic Impact As Company Celebrates 50 Years of Operations

MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 31, 2023 /3BL/ - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) released its annual economic impact report, analyzing the company’s worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023).1 Produced in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading provider of business decisioning data and analytics, the study demonstrates the positive impact FedEx has on individuals and communities around the globe — otherwise known as the ‘FedEx Effect.’

Vanguard Renewables Announces Massachusetts-Based Costa Fruit & Produce Joins the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance’s Northeast Regional Chapter

BOSTON, October 31, 2023 /3BL/ – Vanguard Renewables®, a leading U.S.-based renewable energy company, is pleased to announce that Costa Fruit & Produce, a purveyor of produce and specialty foods based in Massachusetts, has joined the Northeast Regional Chapter of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance. By becoming a member of this innovative Alliance, Costa joins a growing community of New England and national companies dedicated to eliminating food waste and promoting sustainable practices.

Women-Led Construction Management Team Overcomes Site Challenges To Deliver Solar Project on Time

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 31, 2023 /3BL/ — Black & Veatch provided full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a coastal state solar project, including construction management of modules and inverters procured by the client and select services that were subcontracted.

Empower by GoDaddy Partner Helps Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Southwest Reach the Next Level

Empower by GoDaddy is a global social impact program equipping entrepreneurs with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their business journeys. Together with its nonprofit and community partners, Empower by GoDaddy works to understand local communities and the small business landscape to identify gaps and develop customized programs for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and circumstances.

Energizing Communities Through Donations, Sponsorships and Employee Volunteerism

Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report

Energizing communities through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteerism 

Enbridge's corporate citizenship program, Enbridge Fueling Futures, supports programs that strengthen the safety, vibrancy and sustainability of our communities.

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