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Every Day is Earth Day at Publix

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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It also represents the company’s commitment to the environment and being responsible citizens in the communities it serves, not just on Earth Day but every day.

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  • It also represents the company’s commitment to the environment and being responsible citizens in the communities it serves, not just on Earth Day but every day.
  • Each of our volunteers and every donation made at checkout make a difference.”
    Nearly 7,500 Publix associates are volunteering in their communities during Publix Serves Week, which began over the weekend and runs through April 27.
  • Publix associates are getting the chance to volunteer with organizations that support environmental sustainability efforts, many of which are intended to help improve water sources.
  • In Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, funds raised will support reforestation projects through the Arbor Day Foundation.

SUBARU OF AMERICA'S ANNUAL SHARE THE LOVE EVENT REACHES $288 MILLION IN CHARITABLE DONATIONS

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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CAMDEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event surpassed its goal, reaching a total of $288 million in donations over the past sixteen years of the event. Last year, the initiative raised $31.6 million overall for charities nationwide, with Subaru and its retailers donating over $24 million to local organizations through the hometown charity portion of the campaign.

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  • Sixteenth Annual Subaru Share the Love® Event Exceeds Goal, Donating $31.6 Million to Charitable Organizations Around the Country
    CAMDEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event surpassed its goal , reaching a total of $288 million in donations over the past sixteen years of the event.
  • 16th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event exceeds goal, donating $31.6 Million to charitable organizations nationwide.
  • In 2023, all Subaru retailers across the U.S. participated in the annual Share the Love Event, demonstrating their commitment to being "More Than a Car Dealer."
  • For more information on the Subaru Share the Love Event, please visit www.subaru.com/share .

Forbright Bank and National Park Foundation Launch New Partnership

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024
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“America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.

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  • “America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.
  • “Forbright’s mission to build an enduring bank focused on sustainability aligns with the National Park Foundation’s mission to protect our national parks for future generations.”
    Forbright Bank’s donation will help support many of the National Park Foundation’s initiatives, such as the expansion of in-park EV charging infrastructure, advancing wetland restoration to increase carbon storage, improving water purification, and helping the National Park Foundation achieve its goal of diverting 75% of national park waste annually from landfills.
  • Forbright Bank’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD are minutes away from several national park sites, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, Great Falls Park, and Anacostia Park.
  • America created the world’s first national park in 1872 with the passage of the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act .

Carhartt Launches Limited-Edition National Park Collection in Support of National Park Foundation

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024
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DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, America's premium workwear brand since 1889, today launched its limited-edition National Park Collection, in support of its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF). The collection of T-shirts and ballcaps features four iconic West Coast national parks – Denali, Saguaro, Sequoia and Yellowstone – with custom-designed visuals inspired by notable landscapes significant to each park.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt , America's premium workwear brand since 1889, today launched its limited-edition National Park Collection , in support of its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF).
  • The exclusive collaboration was created to raise awareness and further Carhartt's commitment to the outdoors and its support of the National Park Foundation's Communities and Workforce initiative.
  • "Inspired by the hardworking people who preserve the beauty and safety of our national parks, this collection aims to raise awareness around our partnership with the National Park Foundation.
  • Each piece in the National Park Collection features recognizable visuals of the respective national park within the iconic Carhartt "C" logo, including Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park and General Sherman at Sequoia National Park.

National Park Foundation and National Park Service Announce $40 Million Gift to Meet Urgent Need for Employee Housing at Yellowstone National Park

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America's first national park. The new investment made possible by donors who wish to remain anonymous will fund more than 70 new modular units to address the critical shortage of employee housing at the park.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America's first national park.
  • "This transformational gift will meet a critical need for new housing in Yellowstone, and be a catalyst for more philanthropic investment," said Will Shafroth, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation.
  • "The housing challenges facing each park are unique, and so are the solutions," said Chuck Sams, Director of the National Park Service.
  • "This gift will be transformational in helping us continue improving employee housing across Yellowstone," said Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly.

National Park Foundation Supports Tekαkαpimək Contact Station in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument With $1 Million Gift

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Jeudi, février 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is pleased to share that the National Park Foundation will make a $1 million contribution to the Monumental Welcome Campaign , supporting completion of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is pleased to share that the National Park Foundation will make a $1 million contribution to the Monumental Welcome Campaign , supporting completion of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
  • Campaign Co-Chair Lucas St. Clair said, "The National Park Foundation has been a critical partner to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument from the start, and this extraordinary investment further highlights their belief in the exciting work happening here in Northern Maine.
  • "Thanks to the vision, hard work and tremendous generosity of Roxanne Quimby and Lucas St. Clair, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is thriving," said Will Shafroth, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation.
  • Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located within the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation.

National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth Announces Move to Lead Initiative Focused on the Future of America's National Parks

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Mercredi, janvier 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Will Shafroth announced he will transition from his role as President and CEO of the National Park Foundation in January 2025. At that time, he will begin to lead an initiative to help the National Park Service address future challenges to the parks including those related to climate change, housing, technology, and transportation.

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  • "Will has led the transformation of the National Park Foundation into an incredibly effective organization that is making meaningful improvements to our national parks and the visitor experience," said Rhoda Altom, National Park Foundation Board Chair.
  • "The National Park Service deeply appreciates Will's transformational leadership of the National Park Foundation.
  • This tremendous partnership has helped realize countless National Park Service priorities," National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said.
  • The National Park Foundation Board of Directors has engaged executive search firm Russell Reynolds to guide the process of hiring the next President and CEO of National Park Foundation.

Stericycle Named a Green Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

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Lundi, décembre 11, 2023
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2023 Green Company of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG). Stericycle was honored for its holistic approach to sustainability through its container portfolio enhancements, operational efficiencies and strategic partnerships.

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  • Stericycle was honored for its holistic approach to sustainability through its container portfolio enhancements, operational efficiencies and strategic partnerships.
  • The BIG Awards for Business recognize companies and their products, people and tactics, which are helping reduce impact on the environment.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as a Green Company of the Year for our environmental and sustainability efforts," said Cindy J. Miller, president and chief executive officer at Stericycle.
  • In 2020, BIG named Stericycle an Enterprise Company of the Year for its efforts to safely and responsibly dispose of COVID-19 related medical waste.

Stericycle Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Mardi, novembre 21, 2023
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.

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  • Company highlights progress on environmental improvements, employee support, and the release of initial global ESG targets focused on forward-looking impact
    BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report , which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.
  • "We will continue to be strategic in our approach to corporate social responsibility by prioritizing data-based solutions, accuracy and transparency to make a real and valuable impact on the world."
  • To learn more about Stericycle and its sustainability efforts, please download the company's 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report .

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Vendredi, novembre 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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