Rainforest Alliance

Lintbells, Manufacturer of UK's #1 Pet Joint Supplement Brand YuMOVE, Awarded Prestigious Global Sustainability Certification

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rainforest, Certification, B Lab, GM, Rainforest Alliance, Growth, Environment, ESG, Female, Carbon, B Corporation (certification), Blister, Workplace, Management

Known for its leading pet supplement brand YuMOVE Joint Care, Lintbells is one of only 11 companies globally within the pet care sector to be award B Corp certification and one of around 2,881 U.S. businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Known for its leading pet supplement brand YuMOVE Joint Care, Lintbells is one of only 11 companies globally within the pet care sector to be award B Corp certification and one of around 2,881 U.S. businesses.
  • By balancing profit with purpose, B Corp businesses can take collective action to address society's most critical challenges.
  • B Corp certification is hard to achieve but is verification of a company's commitment to do good.
  • Lintbells, proudly led by its female CEO Fiona Hope, has demonstrated robust ESG governance by integrating sustainability as a cornerstone of its business strategy.

Justin's Expands Offerings with Launch of USDA Certified Organic Dark Chocolate Candy Pieces

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Dark, The Fresh Market, Candy, Rainforest, Stop, USDA, Whole Foods Market, MSRP, Butter, Chocolate, Rainforest Alliance, Peanut, Marketing, Stop & Shop

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Justin's, a category leader known for crafting delicious, real-food products that contribute to the world in a positive and meaningful way, is excited to introduce its latest innovation - Chocolate Candy Pieces - a clean swap for a nostalgic favorite. With this innovation, the brand has expanded its portfolio of organic chocolate treats beyond its beloved nut butter cups, offering consumers a variety of nutty chocolate formats that not only taste great, but are made with ingredients that they can feel good about, too. These treats are USDA certified organic, use Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, are Non-GMO Project Verified and are available in two mouth-watering varieties, Dark Chocolate Peanut and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Key Points: 
  • These treats are USDA certified organic, use Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, are Non-GMO Project Verified and are available in two mouth-watering varieties, Dark Chocolate Peanut and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter.
  • Additionally, 30% of households with kids are purchasing cleaner versions of classic chocolate candies.1 When it comes to nut based chocolate candy pieces, organic options have not yet been available, making Justin's the first to offer a USDA certified organic option in the category with this launch.
  • The Dark Chocolate Peanut Candy Pieces are a perfect balance between roasted peanuts and dark chocolate with a crunchy candy shell.
  • The Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Pieces are made with Justin's very own peanut butter providing a new way for fans to enjoy the brand's one-of-a-kind grind.

PURE LEAF GETS THE MARTHA STEWART STAMP OF APPROVAL AS SHE DIRECTS TEA LOVERS TO SWAP HOMEMADE FOR A BOTTLE OF THE REAL BREWED ICED TEA

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 27, 2023
Taste, Water, US, Leaf, Hobby, DIY audio, Hacks, Learning, Rest, Lipton, Do it yourself, Partnership, Rainforest Alliance, Tea

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Leaf and the queen of "Do It Yourself," Martha Stewart, encourage tea drinkers everywhere to ditch their home batch and leave it to Pure Leaf the next time they crave delicious, real brewed iced tea. With nearly 90% of consumers agreeing that Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea tastes like homebrewed iced tea1, even the most serious of tea DIYers can feel confident skipping the at-home steeping while still getting quality, homebrewed flavor at home or on the go.

Key Points: 
  • by Dr. Dre and her bestie Snoop) or expertly woodworking a new chair , as seen in the new Pure Leaf campaign.
  • Some DIYers may wonder how Pure Leaf can be as good as homebrewed iced tea; the answer is quality.
  • Pure Leaf's process from leaf to bottle begins with freshly picked tea leaves from single-source, Rainforest Alliance certified tea estates in South America and Africa.
  • Pure Leaf will send a custom Pure Leaf x Martha Stewart DDIY Kit to 250 tea drinkers ready to open a bottle of real brewed Pure Leaf Iced Tea.

RMS North America Chosen for TrustRadius 2023 Tech Cares Award

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Data Management, Sustainability, Technology, Lodging, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Travel, Environment, Sports, Fund Raising, Outdoors, Vacation, Software, Other Philanthropy, Goodwill Industries, Goodwill, Pancreatic cancer, Rainforest Alliance, College, Tree, Rainforest, Clothing, National Forest, Woman, Meal, Grand America Hotels & Resorts, National Forest Foundation, CSR, Organization, Interface (computing), Climate change, RMS, Animal, DEI, Hunger, WWF, Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, Female, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Toy, Creative industries, Research

RMS North America , a leading provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has been recognized by TrustRadius as a 2023 Tech Cares Award winner , which celebrates organizations that have gone above and beyond to support their communities, employees, and environment.

Key Points: 
  • RMS North America , a leading provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has been recognized by TrustRadius as a 2023 Tech Cares Award winner , which celebrates organizations that have gone above and beyond to support their communities, employees, and environment.
  • Congratulations to RMS North America for being a shining example of excellence in the hospitality industry."
  • In addition to company sustainability initiatives, RMS North America offers property management and reservation software that empowers properties to establish their own sustainable practices, such as:
    “At RMS North America, we aim to continuously give back to our community, while supporting our valued employees' career and personal growth,” said Fred Dominioni, Chief Revenue Officer at RMS North America.
  • “We are thrilled to receive this recognition from TrustRadius and look forward to driving more initiatives that benefit the environment, our community, and our employees.”
    For more on the RMS North America team, careers, and past initiatives, visit: americas.rmscloud.com/our-team .

Black Tulip Flowers Leading the Way with Eco-Friendly Practices in the Floral Industry, Awards and Partnerships

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Flower, Fair trade, Good agricultural practice, Partnership, Farmer, Rainforest, Climate change, MPS, Rainforest Alliance, Collection, Growth, Farm, Floral industry, Clothing, Environment

DUBAI, UAE, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The floral industry is booming across the region with favourable trade policies and increase in consumer demand. Flowers grown in one country can be shipped across the world via air freight and delivered to customers almost the next day.

Key Points: 
  • Black Tulip Flowers shares how they are inspiring eco-friendly practices for sustainable growth of the floriculture industry.
  • Black Tulip Flowers is one of the largest floral companies in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia, with 30+ years of experience in growing, export, import, retail and wholesale of fresh flowers in the region.
  • Black Tulip Flowers has taken the initiative to lead the way in implementation of eco-friendly practices that not only safeguards the environment but also supports local economies.
  • Black Tulip Flowers has also participated in the latest IFTEX (International Flower Trade Expo) event in Nairobi, Kenya, that hosts leading flower growers from around the world.

Glenmede Announces Sustainable Investing Advisory Council

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Professional Services, Finance, Carbon, Sustainability, Advisory board, Investment, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, Ford Foundation, Steve Tensi, REAL, PRIMA, GTC, Iranian American Bar Association, Advisory Council, Space Generation Advisory Council, Baltimore, ESG, Principal, Social Problems, American Bar Association, Daiwa Securities Group, Capital market, Research, Organization, Sustainable business, Social entrepreneurship, Council, Growth, Climate, Private sector, Multimedia, NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, Harvard Business Review, Rainforest Alliance, AMP Capital, Jupiter Fund Management, Faculty, GIM, Ford, Savoy Hotel, Our Common Future, Baltimore Community Foundation, Wharton, AUM, Henderson Group, Financial services, Risk management, Management, Nespresso

Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.

Key Points: 
  • Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.
  • Comprised of industry-leading experts across the sustainable investing space, the new Advisory Council will leverage their unique backgrounds in academia, law, foundations and institutional investing to help Glenmede bolster its efforts in this dynamic and evolving space.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005443/en/
    Advisory Council Members from left to right: top – Mark Campanale, Erika Seth Davies, Witold Henisz; bottom – Katayun Jaffari, Christine Looney, Tensie Whelan (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Glenmede navigates the next phase of growth in this dynamic area, the Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will collaborate with leaders across the firm, providing strategic guidance to Glenmede Trust Company’s (GTC) Sustainable & Impact Investing team and Glenmede Investment Management’s (GIM) ESG Investing team.
  • The Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will also consist of four leading experts from Glenmede’s wealth and investment management teams:

Anghami and Nestle Join Forces to Launch Cereals Metaclub, Making Nestle the Pioneer Breakfast Cereal Company to Enter the Metaverse

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 28, 2023
Decentraland, Partnership, Rainforest Alliance, Rainforest, Business, Non-fungible token, Cereal Partners Worldwide, Tourism, Toy, Anghami

The Nestlé Cereal Metaclub invites fans to experience unique digital attractions in an immersive virtual world.

Key Points: 
  • The Nestlé Cereal Metaclub invites fans to experience unique digital attractions in an immersive virtual world.
  • A dedicated corner aims to support the Rainforest Alliance in raising awareness for their sustainability projects and encouraging donations.
  • Anghami's exclusive partnership with Nestlé provides access to special playlists and complimentary subscriptions.
  • To enter the Nestlé Cereals Metaclub , users can simply choose their favorite avatar and start exploring the space.

HERSHEY LAUNCHES INCOME ACCELERATOR IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Heart, Conseil, Poverty, Partnership, Rainforest Alliance, Education, CTS, Farmer, Rainforest, Quality of life, Woman, Green bean, Research, Government, The Hershey Company, NGO, National Strategy for Inner Areas, Climate change, CARE, Investment, Risk, Child, ESG, Food security, NYSE, Insurance, Agriculture

HERSHEY, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the launch of its Income Accelerator in Côte d'Ivoire. The program will support increased incomes for cocoa farming households through the provision of cash transfers (CTs) and investments in village savings and loan associations (VSLAs). Designed and implemented with input from the Conseil du Café-Cacao, the Rainforest Alliance and CARE, the Income Accelerator offers a proven, multi-faceted approach to help address cocoa farmer poverty while also supporting sustainable farming practices and mitigating the risk of child labor.

Key Points: 
  • HERSHEY, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the launch of its Income Accelerator in Côte d'Ivoire.
  • As part of the Income Accelerator, Hershey in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance will distribute mobile cash transfers of up to $600 per household per year to approximately 5,000 cocoa farming households within its supply chain.
  • We support this Income Accelerator program because the issue of producer income is at the heart of our concerns," said Yves Brahima Koné, Managing Director at Conseil du Café-Cacao.
  • The Income Accelerator is expected to positively impact no fewer than 20,000 households within Hershey's supply chain and related communities.

Unilever Canada launches Leap Rewards, Encouraging Consumers to Shop, Earn and Do Good

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Canada, Hellmann, Unilever, Axe, Second Harvest Toronto, Rainforest, Knorr, Research, Fair trade certification, Rainforest Alliance, Certification, Organic, PETA, Digital marketing, Commerce, Mail order, Online shopping

Serving as a dual proposition for customers, the app offers an opportunity to simultaneously earn points and Do Good rewards, with an ability to save money and do good during Earth Month and all year long.

Key Points: 
  • Serving as a dual proposition for customers, the app offers an opportunity to simultaneously earn points and Do Good rewards, with an ability to save money and do good during Earth Month and all year long.
  • The app also curates' great content for consumers to educate themselves on sustainable practices.
  • The Leap Rewards app was created to help Canadian shoppers with both of these concerns in tandem.
  • Leap Rewards is a simple way for shoppers to benefit from savings while taking little everyday actions that can collectively benefit our planet and communities."

Paris Baguette and Lavazza Collaborate with Viral Artist Matt Chessco to Launch Limited Edition Reusable Cups for Earth Day

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023
United Nations, Market America, Head, Sustainable Development Goal 13, Rainforest, Earth Day, Rehabilitation, Social media, Rainforest Alliance, Marketing, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Baguette, Coffee, Environment, Lavazza

MOONACHIE, N.J., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Baguette, the neighborhood bakery café where communities come together and connect over their expertly crafted baked and brewed goods, and Lavazza, the family owned, innovative Italian coffee company, have partnered with viral artist Matt Chessco to develop a limited-edition reusable coffee cup in celebration of Earth Day.

Key Points: 
  • The eco-conscious coffee cup, which features custom Matt Chessco artwork, is reusable in honor of Earth Day.
  • Cups will be available at each Paris Baguette location in North America on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023, and will retail for $12.95.
  • Paris Baguette Rewards Members will receive 10¢ off their coffee purchase when they use their reusable cup and double points for purchasing the cup.
  • "I'm proud to partner with Paris Baguette and Lavazza to raise awareness for Earth Day and prompt people to take action."