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Albertsons Companies Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.

Key Points: 
  • Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.
  • By bringing others along on our journey, we can make change a reality.”
    Highlights from the 2023 ESG Report for fiscal year 2022 (unless otherwise noted) include:
    Climate Action: Albertsons Cos. is committed to letting science and technology lead the way to reduce carbon emissions across its operations and value chain.
  • Community Stewardship: Albertsons Cos. is committed to fighting food insecurity at a local level, so all neighbors can thrive.
  • To read Albertsons Cos.’ 2023 ESG report, visit: albertsonscompanies.com/our-impact/esg-reports-news .

Women Entrepreneurs Receive Venture Capital Funding to Address Climate Crisis

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Lowsen understands first-hand the pressure to quickly address climate and clean energy technologies as she was a member of the domestic energy and environmental policy committee in Beijing during the preparation for the Paris Climate Agreement. Lowsen shared, "We believe investing for good can profit people, planet, and investors--and that idea permeates our culture from the rigorous, rules-based methodology that underpins our investment products, to the intentionality we bring to our shareholder advocacy."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chloe Capital and Cornell University are helping climate tech innovators launch and advance solutions to the world's climate crisis.
  • During the recent Diversity In ClimateTech business accelerator, five women-led climate tech companies were selected, based on their potential impact, to pitch and secure business deals.
  • The accelerator, which convened in Ithaca, NY, was designed to connect the women entrepreneurs with investors.
  • For one, the program applicants are raising more funds, and two, they're generating more sales," said Kathryn Cartini, Chloe Capital co-founder and partner.

The J.M. Smucker Co. Exceeds 2020 Environmental Impact Goals

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced it exceeded its 2020 environmental impact goals today, reinforcing a commitment to supporting a healthier planet for future generations as part of its Thriving Together philosophy.

Key Points: 
  • Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced it exceeded its 2020 environmental impact goals today, reinforcing a commitment to supporting a healthier planet for future generations as part of its Thriving Together philosophy.
  • The goals around waste-to-landfill diversion, reduction of water-use-intensity and reduction of greenhouse-gas-emissions-intensity were established using 2014 data as a baseline.
  • "We are incredibly proud to have exceeded our 2020 environmental impact goals thanks to the hard work of our employees and partners," said Mark Smucker, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Our progress has also inspired us to develop a new set of environmental impact goals, which we will share as part of our upcoming 2021 Corporate Impact Report."

Earth Day 2021: Less Than 1% True Waste at Scepter™ Facilities

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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"During that process there\'s always some waste.

Key Points: 
  • "During that process there\'s always some waste.
  • We regrind and re-use that waste product as one of the layers in our containers.
  • We\'re even in the process of converting to LED lighting right now.\n"The environmental practices we employ at our facilities happen 365 days a year.
  • The material itself has no negative effects on the environment, which is one of the reasons Scepter uses the plastic in its manufacturing process.

Enexor to Convert U.S. Navy Organic Waste Into Energy

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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As part of this contract, Enexor will demonstrate how it can successfully convert representative waste streams, covering all naval installations and vessels, into clean power and thermal energy.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this contract, Enexor will demonstrate how it can successfully convert representative waste streams, covering all naval installations and vessels, into clean power and thermal energy.
  • We are honored to help the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense reach their energy resiliency and organic waste diversion goals, Enexor CEO Lee Jestings said.
  • Enexor manufactures an on-site, renewable energy solution to help solve the worlds organic and plastic waste problems.
  • By diverting waste and converting it into affordable renewable energy, Enexor creates economic opportunity in the geographies it serves.

The Town of Petawawa is converting food waste into clean energy with support from the Government of Canada

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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The Town of Petawawa will upgrade its digesters to divert food waste from landfills by turning it into clean energy.

Key Points: 
  • The Town of Petawawa will upgrade its digesters to divert food waste from landfills by turning it into clean energy.
  • "The Government of Canada is proud to support innovative projects that reduce emissions and create good jobs.
  • This net-zero initiative promotes environmental sustainability through food waste diversion from landfills and the optimization of existing municipal facilities.
  • Additionally, support is available for industries to put in place clean technologies that will help them be more efficient and innovative, creating jobs and savings across Canada.

Conagra Brands Announces its 2020 Zero Waste Champions

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Friday, November 13, 2020
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Eight Conagra facilities across the United States and Mexico have been awarded Zero Waste Champion status for diverting more than 95 percent of waste materials from landfills.

Key Points: 
  • Eight Conagra facilities across the United States and Mexico have been awarded Zero Waste Champion status for diverting more than 95 percent of waste materials from landfills.
  • These facilities helped Conagra achieve an 84percent companywide waste diversion rate in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • The Zero Waste Champion facilities set standards to advance the company's zero waste efforts and serve as a model for all production facilities to follow.
  • "Our Zero Waste Champion facilities demonstrate Conagra's commitment to finding new ways to be more environmentally responsible and nourish the planet."

Teamsters Call For Zero Emissions In The Private Waste Industry

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters joined with environmental activists and labor organizers last night for an "Organizing for Waste Justice Gathering" to advocate zero waste practices in the sanitation industry.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters joined with environmental activists and labor organizers last night for an "Organizing for Waste Justice Gathering" to advocate zero waste practices in the sanitation industry.
  • "Teamsters who work in the waste industry areat the intersections of waste management and community empowerment, our members know the impact current waste management practices are having on people in different communities, especially low-income communities, and they understand that it is all connected and tied together."
  • Waste Management, Inc. and Republic Services, Inc., the two largest employers of Teamster members in the private waste industry, control over 60 percent of total U.S. landfill capacity.
  • Our goal is zero emissions throughout the industry," said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division.

Kroger Provides Resources to Help Families Prevent Food Waste While Enjoying More Meals at Home

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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The company invites customers to join its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste journey with support from several new and longstanding Kroger initiatives, including:

Key Points: 
  • The company invites customers to join its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste journey with support from several new and longstanding Kroger initiatives, including:
    Round Up for The Kroger Co.
  • Access Food Waste Resources on Kroger.com: Visit Kroger.com for food waste prevention resources, including fridge organization tips, freezer-friendly facts, meal prep planners and fresh, waste-free recipes.
  • Kroger's goal is even more ambitious: achieve zero food waste in its own retail grocery operations by 2025.
  • In the past two years, the company has decreased total food waste generated in stores by 13% and improved its food waste diversion rate by almost 18%.

GFL Awarded 2020 Recycling Facility of the Year

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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VAUGHAN, ON, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. ("GFL") (NYSE and TSX: GFL) has been awarded the National Waste & Recycling Association ("NWRA") 2020 Recycling Facility of the Year for its Material Recovery Facility ("MRF") in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • VAUGHAN, ON, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. ("GFL") (NYSE and TSX: GFL) has been awarded the National Waste & Recycling Association ("NWRA") 2020 Recycling Facility of the Year for its Material Recovery Facility ("MRF") in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • The award recognizes leading recycling facilities in North America based on key factors such as innovation, sustainability and environmental impact.
  • "We are honored to be recognized as an innovator in our industry" said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and CEO of GFL.
  • "ESG has always been a key focus for GFL and we remain committed to investing in innovative, sustainable and long-term solutions for waste diversion."