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CN Recognizes 68 Customers, Suppliers and Supply Chain Partners under EcoConnexions Partnership Program

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today recognized 68 of its customers, suppliers and supply chain partners for their enhanced and continued commitment to sustainability.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today recognized 68 of its customers, suppliers and supply chain partners for their enhanced and continued commitment to sustainability.
  • “CN is proud to celebrate the increased actions of our customers and supply chain partners who strive to operate more sustainably.
  • Our aim is for CN’s EcoConnexions Partnership Program to be a vehicle of collaboration as we deepen relationships across our supply chain.”
    “Engaging with our suppliers is critical to achieving CN’s sustainability goals.
  • This year’s 68 EcoConnexions Partnership Program partners, consisting of our customers, suppliers and supply chain partners, are:

Continental Tire Teams with Tree Canada to Promote Environmental Stewardship at The Allstate Soccer Show

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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During The Allstate Soccer Show, Continental will launch a campaign where it pledges to donate funds to Tree Canada to plant one tree seedling for every guest who joins Continental on the Training Field Activation for a shot on goal.

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  • During The Allstate Soccer Show, Continental will launch a campaign where it pledges to donate funds to Tree Canada to plant one tree seedling for every guest who joins Continental on the Training Field Activation for a shot on goal.
  • Continental Tire has always been committed to making the world more sustainable for future generations.
  • By tying the number of participants to trees planted, Continental aims to promote the spirit of the game but also underscore their dedication to environmental conservation.
  • "Our partnership with Tree Canada holds great significance in the wake of recent Canadian forest fires.

Home Hardware Celebrates National Tree Day with Community Tree Plants Across Canada

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ST. JACOBS, ON, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Home Hardware Stores Limited and its Dealer-Owners across the country join Tree Canada to mark National Tree Day by participating in nationwide community tree-planting events.

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  • ST. JACOBS, ON, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Home Hardware Stores Limited and its Dealer-Owners across the country join Tree Canada to mark National Tree Day by participating in nationwide community tree-planting events.
  • "For 31 years now, Home Hardware Stores Limited has been working alongside Tree Canada to plant trees and build beautiful Canadian communities that will be enjoyed by generations to come."
  • Home Hardware Stores Limited has been a proud partner of Tree Canada since 1992.
  • In 2023, the following stores will be hosting Community Tree Plants:
    Bay View Home Hardware (Belleville, Ont.)

BMO and Tree Canada give urban tree cover a boost in cities across Canada on National Tree Day

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 20, over 1,500 volunteers will join Tree Canada and BMO employees to celebrate National Tree Day in 17 communities across every province.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 20, over 1,500 volunteers will join Tree Canada and BMO employees to celebrate National Tree Day in 17 communities across every province.
  • This is the largest National Tree Day celebration to date, with most Tree Canada hosted events currently sold out, and over 50 celebrations registered by local groups, schools, and workplaces in communities from coast to coast.
  • Thanks to BMO's support, more volunteers will plant trees in more communities than on any previous National Tree Day.
  • "Tree Canada is inspired by the fact that Canadians have signed up in record numbers to plant trees with us on National Tree Day," said Nicole Hurtubise, Chief Executive Officer, Tree Canada.

New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Now Available

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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I’m so proud to be at the ISA International Conference to celebrate the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and thank all our partners for their contributions to get us to this point,” said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, SFI.

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  • I’m so proud to be at the ISA International Conference to celebrate the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and thank all our partners for their contributions to get us to this point,” said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, SFI.
  • The new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard will contribute to the resiliency and sustainability of communities, large and small, using trees and forests as natural solutions to improve community health and address the challenge of climate change.
  • ISA certification and qualification holders will be key subject matter experts for the organizations looking to achieve this new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.”
    The new SFI Standard is appropriate for organizations that own, manage, or are responsible for urban and community forests.
  • The SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard promotes sustainable urban and community forests based on 16 objectives.

Harvey's and Tree Canada to plant up to 50,000 more trees in 2023

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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This initiative is a continuation of Harvey's long-term partnership with Tree Canada to help plant more trees across the country.

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  • This initiative is a continuation of Harvey's long-term partnership with Tree Canada to help plant more trees across the country.
  • "Continuing and expanding this partnership with Harvey's means more trees will grow and absorb carbon throughout Canada," said Gregory Hotte, Director of Development, Tree Canada.
  • Harvey's target for 2023 is to plant up to an additional 50,000 trees which will compensate for up to 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
  • "We are excited to continue our  partnership with Tree Canada to reach our goal of planting 50,000 this year and 250,000 trees by 2026."

Aviva Canada employees across the country take action on second annual Climate Day

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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We're supporting customers, businesses and society to build a better tomorrow, says Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva Canada.

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  • We're supporting customers, businesses and society to build a better tomorrow, says Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva Canada.
  • "Aviva Canada's annual Climate Day is one of the ways we put words into action, do what's right, and make a difference in local communities where we have a presence."
  • To get more people and organizations involved in taking climate action, for the first time, Aviva has invited some of its customers and broker partners who will be volunteering alongside employees for the day.
  • In partnership with Tree Canada, Aviva Canada has started a six-month pilot program in Ontario called "Trees for Rental".

FedEx Express Canada launches its first 50 all-electric vehicles with BrightDrop

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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FedEx Express Canada plans to expand its EV fleet footprint as additional charging infrastructure is implemented at FedEx locations across the country.

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  • FedEx Express Canada plans to expand its EV fleet footprint as additional charging infrastructure is implemented at FedEx locations across the country.
  • These 50 EVs are part of a larger agreement between FedEx and BrightDrop that will see FedEx incorporate 2,500 total vehicles across FedEx operations in the coming years, including more than 400 vehicles that are already in operation in Southern California.
  • "FedEx Express Canada is proud of the role we're playing to help our company work toward the goal of carbon neutral operations globally by 2040," said Dean Jamieson, vice president of operations at FedEx Express Canada.
  • Assembled in Canada, these light commercial vehicles help to advance FedEx Express—a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., one of the world's largest express transportation companies—on its journey toward an all-electric delivery fleet.

Wawanesa Commits $2 Million to New Community Impact Program Called Wawanesa Climate Champions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help people and communities become more climate resilient, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa) announced today a $2 million annual community impact program called Wawanesa Climate Champions.

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  • The program provides funding to support people and organizations working on the front lines to improve climate resiliency in communities across Canada.
  • “Climate resiliency is a growing need we see in every community,” said Jeff Goy, Wawanesa’s President and CEO.
  • “As a mutual insurer, our goal is to have a positive impact in supporting mitigation and adaptiveness in communities to improve their climate resiliency.
  • Wawanesa Climate Champions is part of an overall $3.5 million community impact program that includes an annual company-wide United Way campaign and other volunteer and community support programs.

FedEx Working to Deliver Goal of Carbon Neutral Operations by 2040

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Fast-forward to today, the company boasts one of the largest fleets of e-bikes of any country in the FedEx global network.

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  • Fast-forward to today, the company boasts one of the largest fleets of e-bikes of any country in the FedEx global network.
  • To achieve the goal of carbon neutral operations globally, the company has a target for the entire FedEx parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to be electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040.
  • "At FedEx, we see things from a bird's-eye view, which gives us insight into the impact we have on the world," said Dean Jamieson, vice president of operations at FedEx Express Canada.
  • "Investments like these will help us deliver lasting environmental benefits to our customers, our team members, and our planet."