June 2024

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 To Support Urban Regeneration in Italy

FLORENCE, Italy, June 25, 2024 /3BL/ - The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Tuesday a $100,000 grant to Angeli del Bello Foundation in support of urban regeneration and social inclusion in Italy. Angeli del Bello Foundation’s key mission is to improve cities across the country, which involves promoting the rediscovery of civic sense, educating and inspiring future generations.

Whirlpool Corporation Supports Jobs for Michigan Students With Mentorship Program

This year, the Whirlpool Corp. x Benton Harbor High School mentorship program with Youth Solutions, Inc. Jobs for Michigan Graduates supported 30 students through workplace simulations, style and presentation tips, handshake practice, and dining etiquette to equip the young professionals for success in their next chapter.

Trane Technologies Completes the U.S. Department of Energy’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge With Exceptional Performance

SWORDS, Ireland, June 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures.

That Deforestation-Free Product May Not Be What You Think

With the EU’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) in centre view and commodity buyers increasingly demanding deforestation-free products, farm-level vs plot-level monitoring might just be the most important detail that you’ve never heard of.

Like many people, you may want to buy food that was produced in ways that align with your values—whether that is environmental sustainability, fair prices for farmers, or avoidance of harmful pesticides.

Georgia-Pacific Diboll Employees Build Wheelchair Ramp for Cancer Patient

DIBOLL, Texas, June 25, 2024 /3BL/ - For over 35 years, employees at Georgia-Pacific’s Particleboard plant in Diboll, Texas have been participating in Operation Clean Sweep, a project by the Diboll Service Club. This initiative enlists community volunteers and donations to help the elderly and disabled with home repairs.

Recently, homeowner Bobby Ryan, a retiree from the building products industry in Diboll, was diagnosed with cancer and became dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. This made it difficult for him to enjoy his backyard.

Atlantic City Electric Celebrates Infrastructure Week

As we celebrate Infrastructure Week, we want to highlight our Beach Haven Battery Storage Project. This initiative, located at our decommissioned substation in Beach Haven, NJ, represents our commitment to a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy grid for South Jersey. By installing a state-of-the-art battery storage system, we aim to enhance energy service reliability for Beach Haven and Long Beach Island, especially during peak demand periods.

Working Harder and Smarter — at Work and in the Community

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

Aflac is firmly rooted in a culture of caring — for employees, policyholders and throughout the communities where we live and work. Giving back is at the heart of the company and our employees who lend their time, talents and passion to help those in need. In fact, in 2023 alone, Aflac employees spent 10,000 hours volunteering, making a difference and creating positive change in their communities. 

Webster Bank President and CEO John Ciulla Introduces the 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Originally Published in Webster Bank's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Dear Shareholders,

Our 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance principles. It summarizes our strategic approach to creating a positive social and environmental impact within an effective governance framework, based on strong ethics and risk management.

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