Month: February 2021

Bridgestone Americas Underscores Commitment to Sustainability with New $1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Stuart Mitchell

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., has announced the issue of a $1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the U.S. tire industry.  The credit instrument underscores the commitment of Bridgestone to sustainable business practices and complements its 2050 Vision to become a sustainable solutions company that provides social and customer value.  “Sustainability is at the center of our company’s mission to realize innovations that improve the way people move, live, work and play, “said Paolo Ferrari, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. “We will continue…

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Schneider Electric Launches First of its Kind Climate Change Advisory Services

Stuart Mitchell

On January 28th, 2021, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduced its Climate Change Advisory Service, an evolution of the firm’s existing consulting services designed to deliver a holistic solution to business’ sustainability challenges and climate action. The service is the first of its kind, balancing strategic vision and road mapping with the implementation of tangible actions and technology. The fully integrated approach spans energy management, resource efficiency, renewable energy procurement, carbon offsetting, value chain decarbonization, and AI-driven data collection and disclosure. Despite the Paris climate…

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Cascadian Farm Commits $750,000 to The Nature Conservancy to Rebuild Wildlife Habitat and Restore Groundwater on Farmland in the Sacramento Valley

Stuart Mitchell

Cascadian Farm, a pioneering brand in the organic movement, announced its commitment of $750,000 to The Nature Conservancy to help rebuild farmland in California’s Sacramento Valley. The two-year investment will focus on partnering with farmers to rebuild wildlife habitat and regenerate groundwater on more than 25 million square feet, equal to 600 acres of farmland, in this key sourcing region for the brand. “For 50 years, Cascadian Farm has committed to protecting natural resources, and we have never wavered from that commitment,” said Emily Thomas, vice president Natural & Organic…

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Scotiabank Launches National Scholarship Program to Support Next Generation of Anti-racism Advocates in the Legal Profession

Stuart Mitchell

As part of Scotiabank‘s commitment to inclusion for every future, the bank has developed a first-in-Canada scholarship program to increase the number of students pursuing a career in the legal profession with the intent to become advocates for anti-racism. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on several factors including their demonstrated experience in anti-racism advocacy and a clear articulation of how they will leverage their legal careers to tackle systemic discrimination. “Like banking, the legal profession benefits enormously from the diverse perspectives of its members,” says Brian Porter, President and CEO, Scotiabank.…

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Join Barnardo’s Big Assembly for lessons and fun in lockdown

Stuart Mitchell

Frazzled parents and busy teachers now have an extra resource to help keep children engaged and entertained during lockdown thanks to Barnardo’s Big Assembly. The UK’s leading children’s charity has taken the traditional school assembly online so children unable to take part in the daily gathering in the school hall because of the coronavirus pandemic don’t miss out. The free, 30-minute, fun-filled assembly is available on YouTube for families to watch at home or for schools to use as part of their online lessons – sitting cross-legged on the floor…

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