December 2024

Embracing Inclusivity: Cintas’ Commitment to Accessibility

At Cintas, our identity is shaped by the diverse life experiences and unique perspectives of our employee-partners. Part of that identity is creating a work environment that is inclusive and accessible for individuals with disabilities.

One inspiring example is Ryan T., an Operational Manager at the Cintas First Aid & Safety location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ryan’s career at Cintas, spanning 15 years, demonstrates that with the right support and resources, all employee-partners can thrive.

Paramount Employees Across the Globe Give Back With Skills-Based Volunteering

Paramount is one of the worldʼs leading producers of premium entertainment content that connects billions of people worldwide. With close to 25,000 employees globally, Paramount aims to engage employees through community partnerships and volunteerism.

Paramount partnered with Catchafire to launch Talent for Good, a program to help employees leverage their skills to support causes theyʼre passionate about.

Arbor Day Foundation, NBCUniversal Collaborate To Restore Hurricane-Affected Land

LINCOLN, Neb., December 4, 2024 /3BL/ - NBCUniversal is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to help restore forestlands impacted by natural disaster.

“Trees bring hope and healing in the wake of devastation,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive officer of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The hard work of recovery continues long after the storm has passed, and first responders have left. That’s why partners like NBCUniversal are such valuable collaborators as we seek to get trees where they’re needed most.”

Mentors From Whirlpool Corporation Help Local Students Create Personal Brands From Their Unique Qualities

Whirlpool Corporation mentors recently joined the 2024-25 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG powered by Youth Solutions, Inc.) cohort from Benton Harbor High School to kick off the academic year.

Together, JMG youth and mentors explored the question - what is your personal brand?

Women’s Enterprise Development Center Receives $15,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Support Its Entrepreneur Growth Lab

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - The Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a not-for-profit micro-enterprise development program that helps women achieve economic self-sufficiency through small business development, has received a grant of $15,000 from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank. Focused on supporting entrepreneurial training and small business development, KeyBank’s funds will be directed toward WEDC’s Entrepreneur Growth Lab, which assists entrepreneurs with navigating all aspects of starting, running, and growing their business.

Georgia-Pacific Expands EarthKraft™ Recyclable Mailer Portfolio

ATLANTA, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific, LLC today announced it has expanded its EarthKraft™ line of curbside recyclable mailers, introducing larger sizes and gusseted versions of its unpadded mailer. The recyclable unpadded mailer, introduced in late 2023, is now available in four standard sizes and also customizable to customers’ needs for shipping a wide range of items. The newly developed side- and bottom-gusseted versions of the recyclable unpadded mailer expand to hold larger-volume shipments.

Cisco: Cleaner Air, Healthier Buildings: How Carbon Reform Is Modernizing Indoor Environments for Health and Efficiency

As climate change accelerates, the need to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthier has never been clearer. While many climate tech solutions focus on reducing outdoor emissions, there’s a growing recognition that indoor air quality is also a growing issue.

Saint-Gobain Achieves 49% Waste Reduction at Roofing Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana

Saint-Gobain North America, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has achieved a 49% reduction in landfill waste over the past year at its Shreveport site through the building of a new recycling area at the facility. By taking steps in the design to segregate waste materials and mitigate cross-contamination, the facility has been able to increase its recycling scope, lowering the amount of material ending up in landfills.

The Power of the Pen – 3M Scientist Supports Scholarship for Next Generation of Innovators

Originally published on 3M News Center

Anya Ellis took an interest in STEM at an early age.

“I remember saving money from a lemonade stand to buy my first microscope and examine insects on slides,” she said.

Today, Anya is freshman at Georgia Tech and working toward a degree in biomedical engineering.

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