A major C$4.2 million reclamation programme is under way at De Beers Group’s Victor mine in Canada.

SOURCE:De Beers Group

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It involves the planting of more than 166,000 trees and willow stakes – the first time anyone has undertaken a programme of this kind in the James Bay Lowlands in north-eastern Ontario.

Victor mine opened in 2008 and is forecast to exhaust the current pit in early 2019, so reclamation activities and rehabilitation work is already happening in areas no longer required for the current mining area.

De Beers Group’s Voorspoed mine in South Africa is scheduled to close in 2020, so reclamation activities are gathering pace there as well, as both mines work with local communities and businesses to leave a positive legacy.

During 2017 alone, 116,000 black spruce seedlings are being planted in areas around the Victor site, plus 50,000 live willow stakes along South Granny Creek - and more are coming this autumn.

Around 93,000 native plant seedlings collected by young people from the Attawapiskat First Nation community over the past three years are being grown at an aboriginal-owned nursery in British Columbia for planting in 2018.

And 246,000 Black Spruce, Jack Pine and Tamarack tree seedlings are being grown by an Ontario nursery this summer, also for planting next year.

Stephen Monninger, Reclamation Manager at Victor mine, said: “Nobody has ever done anything like this in the James Bay Lowlands. One of the advantages of getting this work started while we are still in operation is that we will be able to monitor how the trees are growing, allowing us to adapt our plans as required before the mine eventually goes into full-scale closure and reclamation.”

Also, as part of the programme, heavy equipment is sculpting land around the mine to its natural contour.

Eight young Attawapiskat people started work in July for the fourth year of a successful seed collection programme.

Katherine Garrah, a reclamation ecologist at the mine, said the young people really enjoyed the work: “They really love being outside in nature and they are looking at the plants in a way they have never done. We’re collecting all the seeds that we can because we don’t want to overlook any species.”

The exact number of seeds that will be collected is difficult to determine, but the 36kg of seeds Katherine expects to gather may add up to millions of seeds. “For example, alder seeds can be anywhere between 30,000 and 70,000 seeds per gramme,” she added.

All seeds collected are sent to Victor mine where a team cleans, dries, sorts and weighs them in preparation for planting.

At Voorspoed, the company has been involved in long-term discussions about the mine’s land end-use. Two opportunities look to be particularly suitable – livestock farming and mixed game ranching. Both have the potential to be at the heart of a future plan for the local area.

About De Beers
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to ‘Building Forever’ by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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SOURCE:HP, Inc.

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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), HP and the HP Foundation have renewed their partnership to further foster entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for young men and women in developing countries through technology-related learning.

A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed in New York today by LI Yong, Director General of UNIDO, and Nate Hurst, Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer for HP. The signing took place on the margins of the UN General Assembly’s United Nations Private Sector Forum.

The partnership leverages the HP Foundation’s Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) programme, which provides people all over the world with access to 27 free online courses in seven languages to build key business competencies. Through HP LIFE workshops and business coaching provided by UNIDO, young entrepreneurs develop the knowledge and skills they need to start, grow and run successful businesses. HP LIFE is also used by educators to enrich curricula and deepen the student learning experience.

“Unemployment among today’s youth remains a major challenge. Through such public-private partnerships we can pool and leverage our expertise and resources, and support inclusive and sustainable industrial development,” said Director General LI Yong. “By working together, we can ensure the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

“There is an urgent need for innovative solutions that provide access to quality education and enable economic opportunity for everyone everywhere," said HP's Nate Hurst. “Today’s signing signals the continuation of our successful partnership that has already demonstrated its effectiveness in empowering young people to start their own businesses.”

“The HP Foundation is committed to raising people up and assisting those around the world who need it most,” said Debby McIsaac, Executive Director, HP Foundation. “Having access to relevant learning and skill-building tools is vital to ensure young people everywhere can create a successful future. We are delighted to be continuing our partnership which is supporting and inspiring the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.”

Currently, joint projects are being implemented in Tunisia and Nigeria, with expansion to other countries planned. In Nigeria, a network of trainers has been created to empower youth with practical entrepreneurship and IT skills through HP LIFE.

In Tunisia, the partnership between UNIDO, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Italian Development Cooperation and HP, branded “Mashrou3i” (“My project” in Arabic) has already created more than 1,250 jobs, and has supported more than 160 start-up businesses since its launch in 2013. Within the next five years, the programme expects to reach more than 25,000 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and create at least 6,000 additional jobs in Tunisia.

For more information on the partnership and project, please contact:

Petra Wenitzky
Industrial Development Expert
 

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KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals, Education, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), HP, HP Foundation, Mashrou3i Programme

SOURCE:Pfizer

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In today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, new and creative solutions are needed to accelerate advances in global health and development. Pfizer is responding to this new global picture by focusing on locally driven and collaborative approaches that aim to break down healthcare access barriers, address the health needs of individuals and support long-term capacity building.

Behind Pfizer’s approach is a fundamental commitment, inspired by the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that every single person deserves access to quality healthcare. As we join the global community to commemorate UN General Assembly Week, we’re proud to recognize the many global partners – from international development organizations to local health workers – who are helping us address healthcare challenges.

By combining Pfizer’s resources with the efforts of local partners, we are helping to implement the solutions needed to support progress toward the SDGs. Read more in POLITICO on how Pfizer is taking a local approach to improving global health: http://politi.co/2eVCW3o

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KEYWORDS: Health & Healthcare, Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Corporate Responsibility, Global Health, public-private partnerships, Innovation, Pfizer

Staff writer Allison Burtka breaks down the Sustainability Leaders report.

SOURCE:University of Michigan: Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability

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Work in sustainability entails immense challenges, and much of the area is uncharted. To navigate it, strong leadership is essential. For the twentieth year in a row, the GlobeScan-SustainAbility survey Sustainability Leaders has sought to answer that question by tracking the opinions of qualified experts and practitioners from government, NGOs, companies and institutions from all over the world.

The results reveal how the sustainability agenda has evolved, as well as the attributes of the organizations that are most responsible for driving it forward. The survey included perceptions of organizational performance, leadership attributes and specific leaders in different sectors.

Click here to learn the Defining Characteristics of Future Leaders and Leadership Attributes for successful sustainability leadership.

So how can this information help companies make decisions about how to improve or advance their sustainability efforts? “We hope it inspires companies to take a hard look in the mirror,” Delaney said. “If you have a strong strategy, might you be lacking the vision bringing it together? Are you ambitious enough? Have you evaluated sustainability issues with the lens of business opportunity or risk mitigation?"

Tweet me:Do you have what it takes to be a #susty #leader? Traits for #sustainablebusiness http://bit.ly/2ybHrP0 @ErbInstitute @SustAbility

KEYWORDS: Research, Reports & Publications, Media & Communications, Erb Institute, sustainability, university of michigan, Leadership, Innovation, Transparency, Sustainable Business, Corporate Social Responsibility

SOURCE:PepsiCo

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PURCHASE, N.Y., September 19, 2017 /3BL Media/ - PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) reported progress towards its ambitious Performance with Purpose 2025 Agenda sustainability goals, announced last year. The company improved performance against goals in each of the Agenda's three focus areas – Products, Planet and People – while returning over $7 billion cash to shareholders during the same year.

In its latest Sustainability Report, PepsiCo also reasserted its aspiration to deliver sustainable change across the company, its value chain, the food and beverage industry, and the wider world through Performance with Purpose.

"Last year, we doubled down on Performance with Purpose, our vision to deliver top-tier financial results over the long term in a way that's responsive to the needs of the world around us," said Indra K. Nooyi, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO. "Since then, we've been working hard to advance our 2025 Agenda, from making more nutritious products, to limiting our environmental footprint, to empowering people and the communities where we do business. As this year's Report shows, we are making real, meaningful progress all over the world."

Highlights from PepsiCo's 2016 Sustainability Report include:

• Products: PepsiCo reduced added sugars, saturated fat and sodium in its beverage and snacks portfolio volume in 2016, compared to 2015 baselines[1]. The company also continued to move its business towards more nutritious products, increasing net revenue from its Everyday Nutrition portfolio to 27% of the company's total and delivering more than 260 million servings of nutritious foods to communities in need.
   
• Planet: PepsiCo reached one-quarter of its 2025 goal for annual water replenishment, with approximately 2.7 billion liters locally replenished in high-water-risk watersheds. It also worked with the PepsiCo Foundation and partners to reach more than 2 million people with safe water access in 2016 alone (bringing the total to 11 million people between 2006 and 2016).
   
• People: Through its expanded Sustainable Farming Initiative, PepsiCo engaged with farmers who grow 34% of the crops it sources directly. This program helps growers and their communities get more out of the work they put in while reducing water usage and greenhouse gas emissions. In 2016, PepsiCo also increased female representation among its management to 38% and empowered 6 million women and girls through investments in local communities (reaching nearly 50% of its 2025 goal).

While critical progress has been made across the Performance with Purpose 2025 Agenda goals, Mehmood Khan, PepsiCo Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Global Research and Development, emphasized that coordinated action at scale is vital in addressing interrelated challenges in public health and nutrition, climate change, resource scarcity and human rights.

"The global food system is at an inflection point," he said. "The vast network of farmers, traders, processors, suppliers, manufacturers and retailers that feed our world must embrace change. This year, I have been inspired by the response to our new Performance with Purpose goals. We understand that there is much more to be done to achieve our objectives, but we also know that, by working together, we will succeed in creating a healthier and more sustainable future for us all."

PepsiCo has also announced steps to increase transparency and enhance access to key information regarding Performance with Purpose and the sustainability issues of importance to its stakeholders. The company has launched a new, interactive A–Z Topics on pepsico.com. This replaces the separate Global Reporting Initiative Report published in previous years and provides easily navigable and regularly updated information about PepsiCo's policies, programs, governance and performance against its 2025 Agenda goals.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated approximately $63 billion in net revenue in 2016, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around us. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains statements reflecting our views about our future performance that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified through the inclusion of words such as "aim,""anticipate,""believe,""drive,""estimate,""expect,""goal,""intend,""may,""plan,""project,""strategy,""target" and "will" or similar statements or variations of such terms and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such statements, including changes in demand for PepsiCo's products, changes in, or failure to comply with, applicable laws and regulations, imposition or proposed imposition of new or increased taxes, imposition of labeling or warning requirements on PepsiCo's products, changes in law related to packaging and disposal of PepsiCo's products, PepsiCo's ability to compete effectively and the other factors discussed in the risk factors section of PepsiCo's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. PepsiCo undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

[1] Across PepsiCo's top ten beverage and food markets globally.

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KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Pepsico, Performance with Purpose 2025 Agenda

AEG employees compete for second year in triathlon’s Entertainment Industry Challenge

SOURCE:AEG

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AEG, the leading sports and live entertainment company in the world, partnered with Nautica Malibu Triathlon for the second consecutive year to raise more than $24,000 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in conjunction with the 31st annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox at Zuma Beach in Malibu, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 17.

More than 50 AEG employees competed in a half-mile ocean swim, 17-mile bike ride and four-mile run to benefit CHLA in conjunction with the race’s Entertainment Industry Challenge, which encourages teams from companies in the entertainment industry to raise the most money for CHLA. AEG’s Triathlon Team placed third out of 16 teams in the Entertainment Industry Challenge.

“I’m so proud of our AEG Triathlon Team for all of the hard work they’ve put into fundraising for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Not only does this event support a great organization that AEG has a longstanding relationship with, but it brings together our employees from all over Southern California to advance their health and well-being,” said Ted Fikre, Vice Chairman and Chief Legal and Development Officer, and AEG Triathlon Team Captain.

“We’ve seen a remarkable response from our employees surrounding this event, with our team more than doubling since last year, and we look forward to continuing to provide health and wellness opportunities to our employees throughout the year,” Fikre said.

Funds raised by the Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox will go to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Pediatric Cancer Research Program, which is dedicated to preventing and curing childhood cancer.

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KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Health & Healthcare, AEG, nautica malibu triathlon, Entertainment Industry Challenge, AEG Presents, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

SOURCE:Comcast Corporation

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PHILADELPHIA, September 19, 2017 /3BL Media/ - In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which has impacted Florida and nearby areas with such devastation, Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it’s making an additional donation of $1 million in cash to support relief efforts. This brings the company’s direct cash contributions to $2.5 million. These cash donations, combined with in-kind support and funds raised through local NBCUniversal telethons for both hurricanes Irma and Harvey, raise Comcast NBCUniversal’s total contributions to almost $20 million. The giving includes a previous cash donation of $1.5 million to the American Red Cross, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and J.J. Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund.  The company has also donated $12 million in advertising time on Xfinity TV to run public service announcements about relief efforts and has raised over $5 million for the American Red Cross from contributions made during local phone banks and telethons that aired on NBC and Telemundo owned stations and the Telemundo network earlier this month.  

"The devastation from hurricanes Harvey and Irma is heartbreaking," said Dave Watson, Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation and President and CEO of Comcast Cable. "With nearly $20 million in contributions for relief efforts, today’s additional cash pledge of $1 million is another step in our company’s commitment to providing a combination of financial and additional resources to assist the massive relief efforts as our communities, customers, and employees recover from these unprecedented storms."

Comcast also has launched an On Demand feature on Xfinity TV that makes it easy for the company’s more than 22 million video customers to support hurricane relief by either saying "Hurricane Relief" into their Xfinity X1 voice remote or clicking on the "Donate Now" screen and choosing to donate in the amount of either $1, $5 or $10.  This donation feature will be available through September 30, and the amount will appear on a customer’s bill as "Hurricane Relief Donation" with 100 percent of the donations going to the American Red Cross, the United Way, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and the Florida Disaster Fund. In addition, Comcast has opened up thousands of Xfinity WiFi hotspots at shops, parks, and businesses in Houston, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina to non-Xfinity customers and relief workers for free to help them stay connected.

Several NBCUniversal networks, including NBC, Bravo, Oxygen, E!, and Universo, also broadcast "Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief" on September 12.  This special, which also appeared on other networks, was filmed in several cities across the country, including on the Universal Lot in Los Angeles, raised over $44 million by the media industry in the first day alone.  With the app and website still collecting donations, the total raised from the telethon is expected to continue to grow.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the XFINITY brand. NBCUniversal operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts.

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KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Corporate Contributions, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, hurricane relief, Xfinity TV

SOURCE:KeyBank

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CLEVELAND, September 19, 2017 /3BL Media/ - KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a total of $15.1 million through a Fannie Mae credit facility for the acquisition of five affordable housing properties in North Carolina and Texas by Harmony Housing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, clean and comfortable affordable housing throughout the United States. The credit facility is based on a creative structure that allows Harmony Housing to easily add to its existing portfolio.

KeyBank arranged for the refinancing of Cobblers Station, a 72-unit affordable housing property for households earning up to 60% AMI in Clayton, NC; Lyons Walk, a 72-unit affordable housing property for households earning up to 60% AMI in Kernersville, NC; East Haven, a 48-unit affordable housing property for households earning up to 50% AMI in Raleigh, NC; Summerchase, a 46-unit affordable property with 23 units reserved for households earning up to 50% AMI and 23 units reserved for households earning up to 60% AMI in Fuquay Varina, NC; and, Havenwood Place, a 64-unit affordable property with seven units reserved for households earning up to 50% AMI and 56 units reserved for households earning up to 60% AMI in Conroe, TX.

John Gilmore, IV, of Key's Community Development Lending and Investment and Jeff Rodman of Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the financing.

About Harmony Housing

Harmony Housing is a 501(c)(3) formed to own and acquire multifamily affordable housing across the United States. Harmony Housing’s mission is to provide and grow the availability of affordable housing to those in need around the country. For more information, visit www.HarmonyHousing.org.

About Key Community Development Lending/Investment

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that stabilize and revitalize communities. Experts in complex tax credit lending and investing, Key is one of a handful of affordable housing lenders in the country with a platform that brings together balance sheet, equity, and permanent loan offerings. CDLI has a substantial investment and loan portfolio worth more than $2 billion, 90% of which is Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. For its ability to lend to, invest in, and serve its communities –especially low-to-moderate income communities – KeyBank has earned eight consecutive “Outstanding” ratings on the Community Reinvestment Act exam, from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

About KeyBank Real Estate Capital

KeyBank Real Estate Capital is a leading provider of commercial real estate finance. Its professionals, located across the country, provide a broad range of financing solutions on both a corporate and project basis. The group provides interim and construction finance, permanent mortgages, commercial real estate loan servicing, investment banking and cash management services for virtually all types of income producing commercial real estate. As a Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriter and Servicer, Freddie Mac Program Plus Seller/Servicer and FHA approved mortgagee, KeyBank Real Estate Capital offers a variety of agency financing solutions for multifamily properties, including affordable housing, seniors housing and student housing.

About KeyCorp

KeyCorp's roots trace back 190 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $135.8 billion at June 30, 2017. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, insurance, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of more than 1,200 branches and more than 1,500 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

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KEYWORDS: Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment, Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, affordable housing, CDLI, keybank, Harmony Housing, North Carolina, Texas

SOURCE:Sappi North America

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We approach environmental responsibility from a holistic perspective grounded in life cycle thinking—looking carefully at raw material use, energy generation, manufacturing and the end of life of our products. We work across the supply chain to drive change within our spheres of influence.

Energy & Emissions

In the US, the forest products industry continues to be the leading sector in the use of renewable energy. On average, nearly two-thirds of the industry’s total energy is derived from renewable resources. Most pulp and paper mills take advantage of the efficiencies of the cogeneration of steam and power, and in many cases, mills can sell electricity or renewable energy credits to help support local energy grids. And while we are proud of these facts, we also know that there is room for improvement in terms of total energy consumption. Other than wood fiber and chemicals, energy is our third largest expense related to papermaking. As such, we are steadfast in our efforts to reduce energy—providing savings to our operations while simultaneously reducing emissions.

Award-Winning Improvements

Continuous improvement is a core operating principle at Sappi, and each of our mills is constantly seeking opportunities for reducing energy. For example, this past year our Somerset Mill implemented projects related to efficient lighting within the paper mill as well as heat recovery in the paper drying process. These projects result in lower total energy use and operating costs, less fossil fuel usage, less purchased energy and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In recognition of our efforts, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) awarded Sappi North America with the 2016 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction for the Hood Heat Recovery Project at the Somerset Mill. 

“Sappi’s Hood Heat Recovery Project at Somerset is a shining example of how improvements to industry infrastructure can benefit the environment as well as the bottom line.” - Donna Harman, President and CEO, American Forest & Paper Association

Read more from Sappi North America's 2016 Sustainability Report here: http://bit.ly/SNA-2016SR

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KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals, Energy, Sappi, paper, environment, Emissions, Cloquet, sustainability

Partnership Brings Engaging Community Events and Water Consumption Awareness to Hispanic Communities Across East Los Angeles As a Part of Drink Up’s Ongoing Advertising Campaign, “H20 Claro™”

SOURCE:AEG

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LOS ANGELES, September 19, 2017 /3BL Media/ - The LA Galaxy and the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), a non-profit organization that works with the private sector to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families, and an official partner of the club, are teaming up for a second year. The partnership will help bring water consumption awareness to Hispanic communities across east Los Angeles through Drink Up’s “H20 Claro,” campaign and various community events. Drink Up is powered by the Partnership for a Healthier America, lead by its honorary chair First Lady Michelle Obama. Expanding on last year’s partnership launch, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, PHA and The LA Galaxy Foundation are again joining forces to host several grassroots and community events throughout the course of the 2017 MLS season as a way to motivate Angelinos to drink more water.

The first of these initiatives included a community clinic presented by Drink Up in support of Homeboy Industries, the renowned gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program, and the Los Angeles Community. On Sept. 8, PHA and the LA Galaxy hosted this community event featuring LA Galaxy staff members and players visiting Homeboy Industries for a day of service and soccer in partnership with Drink Up and the “H20 Claro” campaign. LA Galaxy volunteers attended lunch, went on a facility tour, and met with Homeboy’s trainees and staff members to discuss values and individual journeys. From there, LA Galaxy and Drink Up joined forces for a community clinic at the Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles where Homeboy families and youth were able to partake in free soccer training as well as health and nutrition programming. Additionally, kids and adults in attendance enjoyed a special appearance by LA Galaxy midfielder Jaime Villarreal who presented Homeboy Industries with a 30-person suite to watch the club take on Toronto FC at the upcoming Sept. 16 match. The LA Galaxy will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Night that evening, and Homeboy Industries will be the Community Partner of the match. The club will also debut a commercial featuring LA Galaxy player and Drink Up ambassador Rafael Garcia in the stadium on the night of the match, encouraging fans to drink more water more often. 

“I am extremely excited to partner with Drink Up, who align so closely to my values and have demonstrated a continued commitment to the Los Angeles community,” said LA Galaxy midfielder Rafael Garcia. “Being an athlete who grew up in Los Angeles, it is extremely important to me to continue to raise awareness for water consumption to our local community. I am looking forward to working with Drink Up to be a part of these efforts."

In addition to promoting youth soccer, LA Galaxy’s partnership with PHA highlights the positive impact the relationship has had on the success of the Drink Up campaign thus far. New data shows the Spanish-language media and advertising campaign “H2O Claro,” less than a year after its launch, is motivating Angelinos to be unstoppable by drinking more water. Among those who saw PHA’s “H2O Claro” campaign, 76 percent said it increased their consumption of water, according to data released by the Natural Marketing Institute. Health and hydration were primary reasons for drinking more water, and common themes from respondents included perceptions such as “Water is a very important part of a healthy body.”

“The LA Galaxy has been an invaluable partner in terms of helping us raise awareness for water consumption amongst soccer-loving Angelinos, a large number of whom are Hispanic,” said Blythe Thomas, chief communications officer, Partnership for a Healthier America. "H2O Claro was developed specifically for the east Los Angeles market with input from community leaders and residents. This input was invaluable. The results continue to demonstrate that drinking more water more often is part of the solution to feel strong and healthy – and to be unstoppable.”

Drink Up’s focus on five zip codes in east Los Angeles is part of a collective commitment to reduce calories from beverages 20 percent by 2025 made by the American Beverage Association and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. When that commitment was announced in September 2014, increased water consumption was presented as a key strategy toward meeting that goal and Drink Up was sighted as an initiative that could help address this need. The campaign was run in concert with key partners representing bottlers, water filters, fountains, reusable bottles, community groups and LA sports teams such as the LA Galaxy.

“This is a natural extension of our relationship with the Partnership for a Healthier America, and we are proud to support initiatives like Drink Up that bring awareness to important issues like water consumption,” said Robert Vartan, senior director, Global Partnerships at AEG. “This is a terrific opportunity for both our fans and our team not only to share in their passion for soccer but also to help spread the message to make water consumption a way of life in our communities.”

Since September 15, 2016, and continuing for at least the next two years, Drink Up is participating in a variety of community events, running paid media throughout Los Angeles, and partnering with local and regional community groups as well as professional sports leaders. Drink Up’s success is due in large part to its positive message that contains no comparative or negative references, no prescriptions for amounts of water to take and no support for any brands or products that are not water.

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ABOUT DRINK UP

Drink Up has more than 50 supporters including bottlers, filtered water companies, water bottle producers and fountain manufacturers. It is led by the Partnership for a Healthier America, which works with the private sector and PHA Honorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families. For more information about PHA, please visit www.ahealthieramerica.org and follow PHA on Twitter @PHAnews.

ABOUT THE DATA

The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) conducted quantitative market research surveys in June 2017 using in-person, street intercepts (10-minute survey; n=100). Respondents resided or worked in the following East LA zip codes:  90023, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90063. The survey included the following components: NMI Health and Wellness segmentation; awareness/effectiveness of the Drink Up Campaign (measured by ad recall and ad preferences); water consumption (for self and children if applicable); and demographics.

ABOUT LA GALAXY

The LA Galaxy is an American professional soccer club, based in Los Angeles that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). It is one of the league's most-decorated clubs, having won the MLS Cup a record five times (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014)—the Supporters' Shield four times (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011), the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005), and is one of just two MLS teams to win the  CONCACAF Champions' Cup (2000). For more information on the LA Galaxy, please visit www.lagalaxy.com.

ABOUT AEG

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents, AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 120 preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers around the world including The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world's largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

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Beck Media & Marketing for AEG Global Partnerships
Shannon Donnelly
310-300-4820
sdonnelly@beckmedia.com

Tweet me:.@LAGalaxy and @PHAnews team up in support the “Drink Up” initiative across Los Angeles! http://bit.ly/2w58KtH

KEYWORDS: Education, Health & Healthcare, AEG, LA Galaxy, Drink Up Initiative, Partnership for a Healthier America, Los Angeles

A multimillion rand deal has been announced by De Beers Group that will open the door for local businesses to be involved in bussing employees to and from its Venetia mine in South Africa.

SOURCE:De Beers Group

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The mine, working with VM Diamond Transport, wants to bring in businesses owned by historically disadvantaged South Africans to become 40 per cent shareholders in two bus companies soon to be established in Musina and Blouberg in the Limpopo Province.

The new companies will buy shares and participate in the operation of an eight-year contract providing transport for the mine. De Beers Group will support them through a two-year business development programme, with technical training provided by VM Diamond Transport.

The aim is for these local partners to obtain a majority share of the business within five years.

Benford Mokoatle, General Manager of Venetia mine, said: “The transporting of our staff has been identified by our stakeholders and employees as a high-impact contract that they would like to see managed by a local service provider. Our procurement team took this feedback on board and have worked hard to create an empowerment initiative that we can be proud of.

“We believe that empowerment deals such as this one have the power to transform the socio-economic landscape of our mining communities. By focusing on women, youth and disabled owned entities, we hope to see an impact where it is needed the most.”

As well as being 100 per cent black owned and managed, companies applying for the deal must be small, medium or micro entrepreneurs earning less than R10 million in revenue. They must also have a minimum of 40 per cent young people, women and disabled people in their structure.

This initiative is one of 50 ‘expressions of interest’ that will be reserved by De Beers Group for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Musina and Blouberg, Venetia’s labour-sending areas, this year. Other opportunities include a partnership with Bridgestone, Global Wheel and Willards to establish a local distribution centre for tyres, rims and batteries that will service Venetia mine and the wider community.

Benford added: “Partnerships and empowerment deals such as these will be key to creating a legacy in Musina and Blouberg that far outlasts the life of Venetia mine.”

About De Beers
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to ‘Building Forever’ by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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Tweet me:New bus deal opens door for local #businesses near #Venetia #mine https://t.co/9cYJ1QsDQ1

KEYWORDS: Responsible Business & Employee Engagement, Health & Healthcare, De Beers

SOURCE:Wells Fargo & Company

DESCRIPTION:

Monetta White dreamed of bringing barbecue back to the Fillmore District of San Francisco after a 25-year absence. Taddesse Haile dreamed of continuing his family’s tradition of working in the restaurant industry and bringing Eritrean and Ethiopian food to his new San Francisco neighborhood.

Tweet me:.@WellsFargoWorks helps support the needs of diverse-owned #SmallBiz through the #DiverseCommunityCapital grant http://bit.ly/2xb0YzB

KEYWORDS: Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment, small business, diversity, diverse community capital, Wells Fargo, wells fargo works for small business

SOURCE:Sodexo, Inc.

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QUINCY, Mass., September 20, 2017 /3BL Media/ - In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, Connected Living, a provider of social networking services to families and senior citizens, announced today that it has pledged to donate 15 percent of all proceeds from their app services to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2), an innovative nonprofit organization demanding – and delivering – a solution to Alzheimer’s.

“It is hard to find a family anywhere in the world that has not been affected by Alzheimer’s, including my own,” said Sarah Hoit, CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Living, Inc. “We are proud to come together as a public and private partnership, and we are determined to make a significant contribution to helping solve a global epidemic impacting, millions of families all over the world.”Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that devastates 1 in 3 American families, destroys memories and functional capabilities, and can make it impossible for people with the disease to live fulfilling and independent lives. Connected Living, a free app which can be downloaded on smartphones and tablets, connects families and loved ones via a private, secure, social networking platform. The app allows users to request rides, access a team of people round-the-clock to help organize appointments or purchase groceries, as well as connect them with family and friends. It also helps provide peace-of-mind for caregivers and family members who can track the location of their loved ones and create geo-fences.

“The Connected Living mobile app is a terrific tool to keep families united and informed and help those suffering from Alzheimer’s feel less alone and isolated,” said George Vradenburg, Co-Founder and Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. “If we are going to solve this cancer-sized problem we need everyone to get involved. We are grateful to Connected Living and their partners for joining us in this fight and for coming together in this innovative way.”

Connected Living and its partners are offering special discounts and promotions for World Alzheimer’s Day, including:

• Connected Living will donate 15 percent of revenue to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in perpetuity to everyone who puts in the “USA2” code when accessing goods and services through the app.
• Connected Living, Circles and Sodexo are offering a 50 percent discount on the app’s upgrade for concierge services.
• Lyft will contribute $5.00 to UsAgainstAlzheimer’s for each new rider booked through the Connected Living app using the code “USA2.”
• Dementia Friends USA will make the Connected Living mobile app available free to Dementia Friends all across the country to spread awareness and make connections easier for those helping to make communities friendlier for those living with dementia and their care partners.

To participate, users can download the free Connected Living App for iOS or Android at https://app.connectedliving.com and enter the code “USA2.”

“Connections are important for family and friends of those who are living with Alzheimer’s,” said Marc Plumart, Sodexo CEO of Healthcare and Seniors worldwide. “Sodexo is committed to being part of a global solution that gives people the peace of mind and quality of life that comes with personal connections.”

Gyre Renwick, Head of Healthcare Partnerships at Lyft said, “At Lyft we are focused on providing reliable, on-demand transportation that better meets the needs of an aging population. Through partnerships with companies like Connected Living, we are able to provide a vital solution in helping family members who care for those with dementia to get to and from destinations.”

Sandy Markwood, Co-Chair of DFA said, “Combatting isolation and returning respect and control to people living with Alzheimer’s are two of our primary objectives. Through our work with Dementia Friends USA, thousands of Americans are learning how to recognize the signs of dementia and simple actions you can take to be a Dementia Friend and how to personally contribute to making your community dementia friendly. Easy-to-use social technology willmake it easier for the people living with dementia and their care partners to connect and support each other. We salute the efforts of the countless organizations and caregivers and pay special tribute to them on World Alzheimer’s Day.”

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About Connected Living, Inc.: Connected Living is a social impact company that pioneered private social networks and technology, demonstrating how better connections contribute to happier and healthier lives. The new Connected Living mobile app enables family members of all ages to stay in touch easily and privately despite geographic distances and busy schedules.  The app also provides relevant content, access to vital goods and services such as food and transportation and therefore enhanced “peace of mind.”  The Connected Living mobile app is currently available for iOS and Android mobile devices. To download the Connected Living mobile app, visit https://app.connectedliving.com

About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s: UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2) is an innovative non-profit organization demanding – and delivering – a solution to Alzheimer’s. Driven by the suffering of millions of families, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s presses for greater urgency from government, industry and the scientific community in the quest for an Alzheimer’s cure – accomplishing this through effective leadership, collaborative advocacy, and strategic investments. More information can be found at: http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/.

Contact: Ranit Schmelzer, 202-538-1065, rschmelzer@usagainstalzheimers.org

About Sodexo, Inc.: Sodexo delivers more than 100 services across North America that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life. The Fortune Global 500 company is a leader in delivering sustainable, integrated facilities management and foodservice operations. Learn more about Sodexo at its corporate blog, Sodexo Insights.

Contact: Enrico Dinges, Sodexo, Inc., 301 987 4393, enrico.dinges@sodexo.com

About Circles Concierge Services: Circles provides business solutions that solve for a variety of human resource, facilities management and brand challenges. Our support services positively impact the brand experience by making it more convenient, more rewarding and more engaging to work for or to do business with our customers.

Contact: Ronni Schorr, 609-897-7800, ronni.schorr@sodexo.com

About Lyft: Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S and is available to 94 percent of the US population. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities.

About Dementia Friendly America and Dementia Friends USA: Through the work of over 35 national, leading organizations, the Dementia Friendly America initiative is catalyzing a movement to more effectively support and serve those across America who are living with dementia and their family and friend care partners. Dementia Friends USA is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.

Contact: Jeanne Anthony, 202-872-0888, janthony@n4a.org

Tweet me:.@ConnectedLiving @sodexoUSA and other leading organizations team up to support families for #worldalzheimersday https://goo.gl/bpEqDC

KEYWORDS: Health & Healthcare, Older Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Senior Citizens, Dementia, World Alzheimer’s Day, Sodexo

SOURCE:Cisco Systems Inc.

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Big issues call for big solutions. Declining community health, poor economic sustainability, and insufficient access to education are just a few of societal challenges we face. But when governments, companies, and nonprofits collaborate strategically, their powerful public-private partnerships (PPPs) can help to overcome them.

Working to leverage the best, locally relevant solutions–while also developing scalable policies and programs–successful PPPs are uniquely positioned to have large-scale impacts on our world. And later this week, you can be an integral part of driving these impacts!

Join us as we discuss these topics and share insights and strategies for success in our upcoming #CiscoChat, Thursday, September 21st, at 10 a.m. PST.

The chat will be led by the Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Twitter account (@CiscoCSR), and we’ll be joined by four industry experts:

• Cisco Vice President of Corporate Affairs Laura Quintana (@CiscoNetAcad)
• Mastercard Director of International Development Sasha Kapadia (@SashaKapadia)
• Camden Dream Center Executive Board Member Keith Davis (@CamdenCDC)
• World Bank Senior Infrastructure Specialist Jane Jamieson (@janejamieson05)

By participating in the chat, you’ll learn how businesses can develop and drive productive PPPs with the right combination of people power and transformative technology.

To participate in the chat:

• Make sure you’re logged into your Twitter account.
• Search for the #CiscoChat hashtag and click on the “Latest” tab (or follow this link).
• Follow the moderator’s account to participate.The Twitter chat will be moderated by the Cisco CSR Twitter account administrator (@CiscoCSR), who will begin welcoming guests at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) and posting questions for discussion.
• If you need multiple tweets to answer a question, preface each tweet with “1A,” “2A,” etc. in order to make it easier for others to follow along with the conversation.
• Be sure to use the #CiscoChat hashtag at the end of each tweet, so that others can find your contributions to the discussion.

Don’t forget to bring your own questions to the #CiscoChat. We look forward to talking with you!

Tweet me:Live #CiscoChat Thurs 9/21: Developing Public-Private Partnerships to Achieve Large-Scale #Impact http://bit.ly/2fBdrVL #PPPs @CiscoCSR

KEYWORDS: Events, Media & Communications, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), cisco csr

Global Day of Service Reinforces Commitment to Health and Wellness Empowerment

SOURCE:Aramark

DESCRIPTION:

More than 10,000 Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) team members, including chefs, dietitians and human resources experts, will volunteer to support community centers and nonprofit organizations in the communities where they live and work, on Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day). Volunteers in 15 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Chile, China and the United Kingdom, will lend their time, energy and expertise to over 500 service projects, which will bring health and wellness education and workforce readiness programs to families in underserved communities.

“At Aramark, it is important for us to fulfill our mission of enriching and nourishing lives in everything that we do. Through volunteerism on Aramark Building Community Day, we celebrate our year-round community efforts and bring that mission to life,” said Eric J. Foss, Aramark Chairman, President and CEO. “I am proud of our dedicated team members, whose year-round efforts inspire healthy lifestyles and make our goal of creating long-lasting health and wellness programs possible.”    

Read more.

Tweet me:.@Aramark Building Community Day volunteers show commitment to health and wellness empowerment #aramarkvolunteer http://bit.ly/2w8qLqI

KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Exercise & Activity, Aramark, ARAMARK Building Community, Philadelphia, day of service

SOURCE:Caterpillar

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Our success contributes to the social stability of regions around the world. Caterpillar and our employees focus on contributing time and resources to promoting the health and welfare of communities in which we work and live. We conduct our business in a manner that respects human rights individually.

Employees are encouraged to actively engage in activities that contribute to the betterment of society through volunteering time and talents or investing monetary resources in worthwhile community projects and initiatives. In addition, Caterpillar supports the Caterpillar Foundation, which has been dedicated to transforming lives in communities around the world since 1952. The Foundation champions programs that support education, environment and basic human needs.

Tweet me:.@CaterpillarInc's success contributes to the social stability of regions around the world http://bit.ly/2h3TOt5

KEYWORDS: Research, Reports & Publications, Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Caterpillar, sustainability

SOURCE:CSX Corporation

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., September 20, 2017 /3BL Media/ - CSX (Nasdaq: CSX) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing the company’s leadership in sustainable and responsible business practices. CSX was the only U.S.-based railroad and one of only three transportation companies included on the North American index in 2017. 

“With increasing consumer demand, the need for freight rail as a safe, reliable and sustainable transportation solution is ever more pressing,” said E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief executive officer. “As the most fuel-efficient mode of freight transportation on land, rail will continue to enable significant emission reductions and help drive economic prosperity.”

CSX was recognized for high performance in corporate governance, supply chain management and corporate citizenship and philanthropy, as well as in several areas of environmental performance including environmental policy and management systems, fuel efficiency and operational eco-efficiency. 

“By building on the foundation of our Precision Scheduled Railroading operating model, CSX is well-positioned for the future,” said Harrison. “This transformational operating model delivers more reliable, more consistent freight rail service which promotes sustainability and creates lasting value for customers, shareholders, employees and communities in which CSX operates.”

The DJSI North America index is a partnership between the Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM Sustainability Assessments, which tracks the leading sustainability-driven companies based on an analysis of financially material economic, environmental and governance criteria. To learn more about sustainability at CSX, view the company’s most recent Corporate Social Responsibility Report at www.csx.com/responsibility.  

About CSX

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For over 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at http://www.csx.com and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).

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Tweet me:.@CSX Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for Seventh Consecutive Year http://bit.ly/2fBKglz

Contact Info:

Robert Doolittle
Corporate Communications, CSX
+1 (202) 626-4939

KEYWORDS: Awards, Ratings & Rankings, Company Ratings, CSX

By Shane Goldmacher

SOURCE:Bloomberg

DESCRIPTION:

For more than a decade, the Clinton Global Initiative was the star-studded marquee attraction during the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, a place where heads of state, celebrities, billionaire philanthropists and business people mingled, made deals and gave away millions, sometimes billions, of dollars.

But after Bill and Hillary Clinton announced the end of their signature conference during last year’s presidential campaign, Michael R. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York and billionaire, has stepped unto the breach.

On Wednesday, Mr. Bloomberg will host a reorganized and rebranded Bloomberg Global Business Forum at the Plaza Hotel, drawing a high-powered crowd and speakers from Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, to President Emmanuel Macron of France.

To read the full article, click here. 

Tweet me:As the Clintons Step Back From Global Stage, Bloomberg Steps Up @mikebloomberg #BloombergGBF http://bit.ly/2fADc8B

KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals, Green Infrastructure, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Global Business Forum, Clinton Global Initiative, Bloomberg GBF, Mike Bloomberg

SOURCE:Carnival Corporation & plc

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., September 20, 2017/ 3BL Media/ - Princess Cruises presented its first donation from the Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor (PAWS) to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) in the amount of $25,000. PAWS was established by Princess Cruises to donate a portion of proceeds from the sales of Stanley the Bear, the cruise line's recently introduced plush bear, to local causes and charities that support nature, animals and wildlife.

Princess Cruises Vice President of Public Affairs Ralph Samuels presents a $25,000 check to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Board Member Karen Cowart, the cruise line’s first donation recipient from the Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor (PAWS). PAWS supports local causes and charities that foster nature, animals and wildlife. Also pictured: Animal Planet’s Dave Salmoni with local kids holding Stanley the Bears

"Our support of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center furthers our commitment to nature and wildlife in the places we visit, as well as offers a much-desired authentic Alaska experience to our guests," said Ralph Samuels, vice president of public affairs, Princess Cruises.

The AWCC plans to use the donation to fund an enhanced bear viewing and sitting areas on the property and a new family interactive space. In addition, the AWCC will be providing Princess Cruises bear related items, such as bear paw prints to be used in the cruise line's Camp Discovery youth centers.

"We're honored to be the first recipient of $25,000 from the Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor and applaud the cruise line for supporting our sanctuary, dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care," said Karen Cowart, AWCC board member.

Named in a Facebook contest that generated nearly 9,000 entries, Stanley was chosen in honor of the founder of Princess Cruises, Stanley B. McDonald. Debuting in May 2017 for the Alaska cruise season, Stanley the Bear interacts with guests through various entertainment and enrichment opportunities and is available for purchase on board in The Shops of Princess and in the Princess Wilderness Lodges in Alaska for $24.95. Princess Cruises donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this bear to support PAWS: Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor, an allocated fund within Princess Cruises Community Foundation.

For nearly 50 years, Princess Cruises has been recognized as the destination leader in Alaska and has been named "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" 10 consecutive years by Travel Weekly magazine. On board, Alaska guests experience the award-winning program, North to Alaska, which includes  unique Alaska onboard enrichment , entertainment and food and beverage offerings, as well as Discovery Channel and Animal Planet recommended and exclusive shore excursions, as part of the cruise line's Discovery at Sea partnership. More information can be found at www.princess.com/alaska<http://www.princess.com/alaska>.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.

About Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Founded in 1993 in Portage, Alaska, the Alaska Wildlife and Conservation Center has provided care and refuge for hundreds of displaced animals. Visitors to the center can view baby animals, bison, black and brown bears, deer, eagles, elk, foxes and more. Guests make critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships and gift shop purchases. Open daily March – October and on weekends November - February. More information can be found at www.alaskawildlife.org<http://www.alaskawildlife.org/>.

About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Media Contact:
Negin Kamali
661-753-1539
nkamali@princesscruises.com 
Brea Burkholz
661-753-1542
bburkholz@princesscruises.com
mailto:bburkholz@princesscruises.com>

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KEYWORDS: Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives, Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor, Princess cruises, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), Donation, Princess Cruises Donates $25, 000, Princess Cruises Vice President of Public Affairs Ralph Samuels

Watch video to hear from Aflac's June H. - Senior Vice President, Financial Services; Chief Accounting Officer

SOURCE:Aflac

DESCRIPTION:

Working with teams based in Aflac U.S. and Aflac Japan, June Howard utilizes her role to empower and inspire women in the workplace. In this section, we’ll reveal the strides Aflac Japan has made in promoting diversity within their workforce ranks, furthering conversations about ethical business and making a difference in the community.

Experience the complete Aflac 2016 CSR report HERE

Tweet me:Learn more about @Aflac Japan http://bit.ly/2x8pznE #Duckprints

KEYWORDS: Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment, Media & Communications, Aflac