Corporate social responsibility

OpenText Zeroes-In as Recognized Leader in Sustainability

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WATERLOO, ON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced its receipt of several prestigious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) recognitions and achievements, including qualifying as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row as well as receiving its second consecutive "AAA" rating from MSCI. Both achievements demonstrate the company's long-term commitment to sustainability.  

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  • "Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our time," said Mark J. Barrenechea, CEO & CTO of OpenText.
  • At OpenText, we believe technology innovation plays a critical role, and we are committed to growth that is both inclusive and sustainable."
  • In 2022, OpenText unveiled the OpenText Zero-In Initiative , the company's guiding framework for achieving its global impact goals relating to ESG commitments and programs.
  • "At OpenText, we know that our path to inclusive and sustainable growth requires continued and ongoing commitment," said Julie Millard, VP of Corporate Citizenship at OpenText.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on its website: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on its website: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .
  • The CSR Report highlights the passion of Southern Glazer’s employees who contributed more than 14,230 volunteer hours and organized 203 volunteer events to support 127 unique charities during 2023.
  • This impact is a result of Southern Glazer’s grassroots employee volunteering and giving program, VolunCheers.
  • An interactive version of Southern Glazer’s 2023 CSR Report and PDF are available to download here: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .

B&G Foods Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

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  • B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today the release of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
  • The report outlines B&G Foods’ goals, commitments, and programs across a wide range of CSR and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
  • B&G Foods recognizes its responsibility to support all stakeholders and provide updates on progress made toward its ESG goals.
  • To read B&G Foods’ inaugural CSR report, please visit bgfoods.com/about/responsibility or click here .

50 State Winners Named in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Vying for Share of $2 Million in Prizes

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

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  • Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Each State Winner has earned a Samsung technology prize package worth $12,000; the full list of State Winners is available at Samsung.com/Solve .
  • Overall, Samsung will award more than $2 million* in prizes to this year’s participating schools.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

BOYGENIUS RECEIVES THE SECOND ANNUAL UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP X REVERB AMPLIFIER AWARD

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group and REVERB last night announced boygenius are the recipients of the second annual Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award. The Grammy® nominated band comprised of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers, were presented with the award by UMG Chairman and CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge; Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO and Chairman, John Janick; Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman and CEO, Jody Gerson; and REVERB Co-founder, Adam Gardner at NeueHouse Hollywood during Billboard's annual Power 100 event.

Key Points: 
  • The "Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award" was created to recognize artists that have shown an outstanding commitment to creating positive change through their music and reach.
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group and REVERB last night announced boygenius are the recipients of the second annual Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award.
  • It's my great honor to present boygenius with the second annual 'Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award.'
  • This award is in recognition of artists who use their music, their reach and their actions to promote positive change for people and the planet.

Newsweek Magazine Names Winnebago Industries as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 .

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 .
  • This is the second consecutive year Winnebago Industries has been recognized for its numerous corporate social responsibility efforts and unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance progress.
  • “Winnebago Industries is committed to giving back and supporting the communities where we live, work, and play,” said Stacy Bogart, Winnebago Industries’ general counsel and corporate responsibility lead.
  • Newsweek’s final list recognizes the top 600 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries.

First Merchants Bank Announces Plans to Expand in Detroit, Bringing Financial Services to Fitzgerald

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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“We are excited to open our doors in Fitzgerald and become a part of this vibrant community,” said Artina Packnett, Banking Center Manager for the new Fitzgerald branch.

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  • “We are excited to open our doors in Fitzgerald and become a part of this vibrant community,” said Artina Packnett, Banking Center Manager for the new Fitzgerald branch.
  • Financial Wellness: The branch will offer financial wellness workshops and a people-first, attentive service experience.
  • “We look forward to partnering with First Merchants to provide services like financial education workshops, business development, and solutions for the Fitzgerald community.
  • The bank will continue to listen to community needs, engage and problem-solve solutions, and offer programs that will help residents improve their financial well-being.

Teladoc Health highlights progress in advancing care access, sustainability in new report

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PURCHASE, NY, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today published its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

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  • PURCHASE, NY, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today published its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.
  • The latest report highlights the organization’s growing positive impact on communities around the globe—from expanding access to equitable care and advancing health equity, to further reducing packaging materials to support sustainability goals.
  • “Our continued momentum and unsurpassed scale helped us make an even greater impact this year,” said Jason Gorevic, chief executive officer of Teladoc Health.
  • “Our mission-focused work has never been more important.”
    To view Teladoc Health’s full report and learn more about the company’s CSR efforts, click here .

BrightView Publishes 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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BrightView (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the Company’s commitment to being a good corporate citizen focused on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

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  • BrightView (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the Company’s commitment to being a good corporate citizen focused on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240126331546/en/
    “This report reflects our team’s hard work over the past year and continued focus on corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
  • Every day we set out to positively impact our stakeholders, including our employees, clients, investors, and neighbors,” said Dale Asplund, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Raised over $160,000, through the BrightView Landscapes Foundation, to support team members in critical situations.

Verra Mobility Releases Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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MESA, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that it published its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing the Company's environmental, social and governance initiatives.

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  • Report details company's strategy built on three core responsibility focus areas: Planet, People and Governance
    MESA, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that it published its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing the Company's environmental, social and governance initiatives.
  • "We believe that our technology helps make the world a safer and better place," said David Roberts, CEO, Verra Mobility.
  • "I am honored to share Verra Mobility's first Corporate Responsibility Report, which outlines how our core values, purpose, vision and operating system form the foundation of our corporate responsibility strategy," said David Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer, Verra Mobility.
  • Verra Mobility's Corporate Responsibility Report details the Company's efforts related to the following areas:
    Planet: Developing technology-enabled solutions to help reduce traffic crashes, congestion, idling and vehicle emissions while making mobility safer.