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Times Square Event Kicks Off Global Launch of 2023 "Giving Machines" Season, Allowing Holiday Do-Gooders to Donate to Charities via Vending Machines

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A tradition since 2017, Giving Machines once again make donating to national and local charities as simple as buying a soda or candy bar this holiday season. Uniquely designed red vending machines — known as "Giving Machines" — allow those wishing to help a neighbor around the corner or a stranger around the world to "purchase" items ranging from chickens and goats, blankets, hygiene kits, a hot meal for someone in need, polio vaccines, diapers, school supplies and even a community well. Items range in price from $5 to $3,500.

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Each city's Giving Machines feature items from three national charities – such as UNICEF, Red Cross, CARE, WaterAid and Church World Service – as well as items from three local charities; in all more than 370 charities are involved this year.
This year's global campaign launches with an event on Monday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m.
Since 2017, the Giving Machines have generated more than $22 million for charities.
Examples of total items purchased since the campaign's inception include more than:
500,000 articles of clothing (coats, gloves, etc.)

Gap Inc., Cargill, and GSK Join the Water Resilience Coalition and WaterAid to Improve Access to Water in India as Part of the Coalition's 2030 100-Basin Plan

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Gap Inc., Cargill, and GSK, in partnership with WaterAid and the Water Resilience Coalition, are launching the initiative to improve health, livelihoods, and climate resilience in water-stressed communities in India, beginning with the Krishna and Godavari basins.

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Gap Inc., Cargill, and GSK, in partnership with WaterAid and the Water Resilience Coalition, are launching the initiative to improve health, livelihoods, and climate resilience in water-stressed communities in India, beginning with the Krishna and Godavari basins.
The Collaborative builds on the success of the previous USAID Gap Inc. Women + Water Alliance, which empowered over 2.4 million people to improve their access to water and sanitation in India between 2017 and 2023.
The Women + Water Collaborative will improve the availability and quality of water in priority river basins through water replenishment and conservation using methods such as rainwater harvesting.
This program will leverage women’s leadership to build water resilience, improve water security, and enable equitable access to water and sanitation for communities at scale.

150 Years of Better Care for a Better World: Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals

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Monday, June 5, 2023

DALLAS, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today published its annual sustainability report , including an update on the company's progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals .

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DALLAS, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today published its annual sustainability report , including an update on the company's progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals .
"Our 2030 sustainability goals are critical to our purpose of Better Care for a Better World, and our sights are set on achieving them."
Better Workplace: Leading with inclusion , Kimberly-Clark is building an organization that leverages its diversity as a competitive advantage.
For more information on the topics in this report, please visit the sustainability page on Kimberly-Clark.com.

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.

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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.
"At Viatris, access is fundamental to our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life," said Scott A. Smith , CEO, Viatris.
The passion and dedication of our global workforce is remarkable and clearly on display in this report, which highlights the progress we are making to build more sustainable access to medicine across the globe."
Click here to view more information or to read our 2022 Sustainability Report.

Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap Inc., Reckitt and DuPont Join with U.S. Government to Invest nearly $140 Million in Water Access Fund

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Announced ahead of World Water Day and the UN 2023 Water Conference, the WaterEquity Fund has attracted nearly $140 million in investments.

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Announced ahead of World Water Day and the UN 2023 Water Conference, the WaterEquity Fund has attracted nearly $140 million in investments.
This marks a significant milestone to achieve the intended total of $150 million that the WaterEquity Global Access Fund IV expects to attract by mid-2023 with the goal of reaching 5 million people with access to water, sanitation and hygiene.
Through this fund, WaterEquity will provide financing for projects and companies intended to improve water sourcing, treatment, distribution, and reuse.
Today, Starbucks also announced a total commitment of $50 million in investments to advance access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Viatris Announces Donations Totaling $1 Million to Provide Aid Supporting Access to Healthcare, Food Security and Water Stewardship

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it is donating a total of $1 million to aid in supporting access to healthcare, food security and water stewardship in communities around the world, through four organizations: Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen (WCK), WaterAid and World Food Program USA, the U.S. partner of the United Nations World Food Programme.

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The world continues to face many challenges, including the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing disparities in access to healthcare, increasing effects of climate change, water crisis and conflicts.
According to the World Health Organization, globally more than 770 million people lack access to safe water while as many as 828 million people are at risk of hunger.
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
With approximately 37,000 colleagues globally, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India.

Intensifying APAC Green Data Center Market Investment will Bring 7.4 GW of Renewable Energy Procurement Opportunity in the Next 6 Years - Arizton

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Foxconn has constructed a "green tunnel-like data center" in Guiyang, southwestern China.

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Foxconn has constructed a "green tunnel-like data center" in Guiyang, southwestern China.
Renewable energy companies are partnering with governments to build and develop renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms.
AWS is procuring energy from five renewable energy projects within APAC, including three wind and solar energy projects in Australia, a solar energy project in China, and one solar energy project in Singapore.
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) plans to build a 25 GW renewable portfolio by 2025, comprising wind, solar, and hybrid power plants.

Intensifying APAC Green Data Center Market Investment will Bring 7.4 GW of Renewable Energy Procurement Opportunity in the Next 6 Years - Arizton

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Foxconn has constructed a "green tunnel-like data center" in Guiyang, southwestern China.

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Foxconn has constructed a "green tunnel-like data center" in Guiyang, southwestern China.
Renewable energy companies are partnering with governments to build and develop renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms.
AWS is procuring energy from five renewable energy projects within APAC, including three wind and solar energy projects in Australia, a solar energy project in China, and one solar energy project in Singapore.
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) plans to build a 25 GW renewable portfolio by 2025, comprising wind, solar, and hybrid power plants.

Good-Loop Appoints Former Bloom & Wild Head Of Brand Marisa Thomas As Its New CMO

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Williams said: Im delighted to welcome Marisa to the Good-Loop team.

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Williams said: Im delighted to welcome Marisa to the Good-Loop team.
Good-Loops carbon-neutral advertising formats drive engagement by converting peoples attention into donations for good causes around the world.
The companys proprietary Green Media Technology also enables advertisers to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their digital advertising.
The company has raised more than $6M for charities such as Save the Children, WaterAid, Make-A-Wish, the NSPCC and WWF.

Kimberly-Clark Continues Vital Work to Address Pressing Global Sanitation Crisis

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

On World Toilet Day, Kimberly-Clark , the Kimberly-Clark Foundation and their NGO partners continue their grassroots initiatives to address this global sanitation crisis and help protect human health, safety, dignity and overall quality of life.

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On World Toilet Day, Kimberly-Clark , the Kimberly-Clark Foundation and their NGO partners continue their grassroots initiatives to address this global sanitation crisis and help protect human health, safety, dignity and overall quality of life.
Worldwide, Kimberly-Clark continues to provide access to safe sanitation and clean water through its Toilets Change Lives program.
"Through the power of our brands and partnerships, we are actively working to address the root cause of this sanitation crisis and help drive systems change in communities around the globe."
Kimberly-Clark's work to address the global sanitation crisis contributes to the company's global ambition and its purpose of Better Care for a Better World.