Corporate responsibility

KeyBank Names Rachael Sampson Head of Community Banking for the Consumer Bank

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank has named Rachael Sampson Head of Community Banking for its Consumer Bank. In this newly created role, Sampson will lead teams responsible for the strategy, implementation and execution of a variety of consumer products and services designed to acquire and deepen relationships with clients in low-to-moderate income and diverse segments, as well as the national consumer sales strategy for these segments. Her team will also oversee the day-to-day management of Key's workplace banking and financial wellness programs, and the direction of Key's women and diverse consumer client-focused initiatives.

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  • Her team will also oversee the day-to-day management of Key's workplace banking and financial wellness programs, and the direction of Key's women and diverse consumer client-focused initiatives.
  • Sampson reports to Victor Alexander, Head of Key's Consumer Bank, which serves more than three million clients with branch offices in 15 states and a national multi-channel distribution.
  • Sampson and the Community Banking team will partner closely with KeyBank's Corporate Responsibility team to identify opportunities aligned with Key's purpose of helping clients and communities thrive.
  • Sampson, who has been with KeyBank for 18 years, previously led KeyBank's Key4Women and Key@Work programs which are now part of the new Community Banking organization.

Avista posts updated Corporate Responsibility report

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com. The content reports on Avista’s operations and includes commitments in four areas: environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information on its corporate website, avistacorp.com .
  • The latest report includes progress updates regarding Avista’s aspirational goals for clean energy, for workplace Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, for an aspirational goal related to Supplier Diversity, and the publication of Avista’s current Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 2022 Employer Information Report EEO-1 Consolidated Report.
  • “Avista’s updated Corporate Responsibility report showcases recent examples and the latest data that demonstrates our company’s longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility.
  • Avista’s Corporate Responsibility report and ESG disclosures can be found here and at avistacorp.com.

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Issues Annual Corporate Responsibility Report and Announces Recent ESG Recognitions

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has issued its annual Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) Report, which details Park’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance and initiatives during 2022 as well as the Company’s ESG strategies and approach to risk management.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has issued its annual Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) Report, which details Park’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance and initiatives during 2022 as well as the Company’s ESG strategies and approach to risk management.
  • In addition, Park has received ENERGY STAR certifications for superior energy performance at six of its hotels and resorts during 2023.
  • Park also announced the recognition by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024—the fourth time Park has been included in the annual survey.
  • “I am proud of Park’s on-going commitment to sustainability and best-in-class corporate governance, detailed in Park’s latest corporate responsibility report,” said Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Park.

Logility Newest Release Advances Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Across SaaS Platform

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Logility, Inc., a leader in prescriptive supply chain planning solutions, today announced new functionality to its cloud-based (SaaS) Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform.

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  • Logility, Inc., a leader in prescriptive supply chain planning solutions, today announced new functionality to its cloud-based (SaaS) Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform.
  • New features leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and automation to continuously sense, analyze, and update activity in your digital supply chains.
  • The release also deepens inventory, manufacturing, and ESG capabilities within the Logility platform.
  • Logility’s latest release to its Digital Supply Chain Platform also includes new cancel compliance form capability and legal compliance violation information—enabling better corporate responsibility management.

MGE Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has published its annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report , detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and progress toward the company's sustainability goals.

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  • Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has published its annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report , detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and progress toward the company's sustainability goals.
  • The 2023 report and our ESG Data Center feature information about MGE's corporate strategy and climate-related matters, safety and operations, customer and employee engagement, risk management, and governance and oversight.
  • The qualitative template includes information related to the company's strategies for transitioning toward deep decarbonization and greater sustainability.
  • MGE also publishes a TCFD report , which provides the company's key disclosures that align to TCFD recommendations.

S&P Global Recognized Among America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global today announced its inclusion in the America's Greenest Companies 2024 ranking by Newsweek (in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact).

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global today announced its inclusion in the America's Greenest Companies 2024 ranking by Newsweek (in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact).
  • The list recognizes the top companies in the United States for progress in positively changing their sustainability footprints.
  • Newsweek's Greenest Companies evaluation is based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, water generation, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosure and commitments.
  • "We are delighted to be acknowledged with this accolade recognizing our long-standing commitment to sustainability," said Dimitra Manis, Chief Purpose Officer, S&P Global.

Campbell Appoints Charles A. Brawley, III Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Charles A. Brawley, III as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective Nov. 30, 2023.

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  • Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Charles A. Brawley, III as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective Nov. 30, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231108849445/en/
    Brawley joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel, overseeing Campbell’s legal functions of corporate governance, securities law, and commercial contracts.
  • In his expanded role, he will oversee the company’s Legal department, including Government Affairs, Global Security and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
  • Prior to Campbell, Brawley was Senior Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Lincoln Financial Group.

FOX CORPORATION NAMES ADAM CIONGOLI CHIEF LEGAL AND POLICY OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Adam Ciongoli has been appointed Chief Legal and Policy Officer for Fox Corporation beginning December 1.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Adam Ciongoli has been appointed Chief Legal and Policy Officer for Fox Corporation beginning December 1.
  • Ciongoli, who currently serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and Governance Officer for Campbell Soup Company, will report to Murdoch.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Adam to the FOX executive leadership team," said Murdoch.
  • Ciongoli brings nearly 30 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors to his new role at FOX.

JPMorgan Chase Announces $70 Million in New Commitments to Create Economic Opportunity Across France

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PARIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As JPMorgan Chase continues to grow its business in France and learn from its recent philanthropic investments supporting underserved communities in Greater Paris, today the firm announced $70 million in new business and philanthropic commitments to connect individuals and entrepreneurs to economic opportunities across the country. This brings the firm's total commitment since 2018 to $100 million.

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  • The commitment will seek to align with France 2030, the country's national investment plan to create new and competitive pathways for economic growth in key sectors such as green and technology.
  • JPMorgan Chase will commit $50 million to this initiative and Bpifrance will commit €10 million to the initiative.
  • "I was present at Les Compagnons du Devoir in 2018 when Jamie Dimon announced JPMorgan Chase's $30 million commitment to Greater Paris.
  • Over the past five years, JPMorgan Chase has worked with the French government and non-profit leaders in Greater Paris to support programs and initiatives that create a more inclusive economy.

McCain Foods USA and Partners Awarded $6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an "Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains" project.

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  • McCain Foods, Campbell, and the Soil Health Institute will use the funds to implement climate-smart practices on more than 6,000 acres of farmland.
  • Under that project, McCain Foods USA and its partners, Campbell Soup Company and the Soil Health Institute (SHI), will help potato farmers implement soil health and climate-smart agriculture practices and systems on more than 6,000 acres in Wisconsin and Maine.
  • McCain and Campbell both have corporate programs to help growers in their supply chains adopt regenerative agriculture practices and help fight climate change.
  • In 2021, McCain Foods established its Regenerative Agriculture Framework , designed to support farmers in their progression to a more regenerative farming model for potatoes.