Day: 18 October 2021

70+ large employers and investors say states must accelerate the shift to zero-emission trucks with bold climate policy

Stuart Mitchell

Dozens of major companies, employers, and investors — including several significant fleet operators — urged governors across the country to accelerate the growth of clean trucks, vans, and other large commercial vehicles, arguing in a letter released today that the technology will be good for both the climate and business operations. The signatories — which include IKEA, Nestlé, Siemens, and Unilever — are calling on states to adopt the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. The ACT rule requires manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to grow sales of zero-emission models…

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With Veterans at Far Greater Risk of Gun Suicide, New National Campaign Promotes Safe Firearm Storage to Save Lives

Stuart Mitchell

Veterans make up roughly 7% of U.S. adults, but they account for 18% of the nation’s gun suicide deaths. Brady and the Ad Council are launching new digital video public service advertisements (PSAs) for their End Family Fire campaign: “Service Never Stops .” The series features real Veterans encouraging their fellow Veterans to store their firearms securely to protect themselves and their loved ones. Directed and produced by creative teams that included Veterans, the PSAs raise awareness about the risks of “family fire,” a shooting involving an improperly stored or…

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The Kraft Heinz Company Donates Over 5 Million Meals To Help Families Impacted By Food Scarcity Across U.S.

Stuart Mitchell

Last month the Kraft Heinz Company announced a donation of over 700,000 meals to food pantries in 16 locations across the U.S. to help address food scarcity in honor of Hunger Action Month with the help of its longtime partner, Feeding America. The food and beverage company has donated over seven million pounds of food and excess inventory in 2021 alone to help foodbanks combat hunger nationwide.  “With September being Hunger Action Month, this effort emphasized our continued commitment to eradicating global hunger through both our ESG strategy and our…

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The Vegetarian Society delivers its 100,000th meal to foodbanks

Stuart Mitchell

A food box scheme that puts meals on the tables of people who use food banks has reached a major milestone. An incredible 100,000 meals have been distributed to people across the UK, with the landmark 100,000th meal going to a food bank in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The national charity the Vegetarian Society launched the scheme back in March 2020 in response to the impact of Covid-19 and rising food poverty. Each Vegetarian Society food box contains the ingredients and recipes to provide people with eight meals. One person who had a…

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First-Ever Comprehensive Review of U.S. Corporate Workplace Diversity and Inclusion to Launch in October

Stuart Mitchell

The McKenzie Delis Foundation, a charitable organization committed to moving the dial on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and Ipsos, the third largest market research company globally, announced today the launch of the first-ever comprehensive review of corporate practices against 10 facets of workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I). Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO of Dial Global and Founder of The McKenzie Delis Foundation, along with Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business, John Standley, Executive Vice President of Walgreens Boots Alliance & President of Walgreens, and Lord Simon Woolley, Founder…

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