Corporate responsibility

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Maury Wolfe of Cox Enterprises

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Maury Wolfe, who serves as Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Social Impact at Cox Enterprises , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Maury Wolfe, who serves as Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Social Impact at Cox Enterprises , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI .
  • At Cox Enterprises, a private, family-held company with a longstanding commitment to communities and the environment, Wolfe is responsible for leading sustainability-focused, community and employee-action programs that support Cox Conserves, the company’s signature sustainability program.
  • “It was an honor to have Maury, a true social impact innovation and corporate responsibility leader, on our show to share her story and explain the incredibly impactful work she and her team at Cox are accomplishing,” said Shegerian.

Deckers Releases its FY23 Creating Change Report

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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GOLETA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.

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  • GOLETA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.
  • Deckers' FY23 Creating Change report builds on the progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals related to materials, waste, water, climate and clean energy, chemistry and consumer safety, human rights, and gender equality, quality education and reduced inequalities.
  • FY23 Creating Change Report highlights include:
    All brands have reduced footwear emissions, water, and energy* per pair since our FY19 baseline year and are making progress toward established physical intensity targets.
  • "Our Creating Change Report is a reflection on where we have been and where we aspire to be.

Eutelsat Group Announces Ambitious Targets to Reduce Its Carbon Impact and Fight Climate Change

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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By 2030, the Group is committed to reducing its energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1+2) by 50% compared to the 2021 baseline year.

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  • By 2030, the Group is committed to reducing its energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1+2) by 50% compared to the 2021 baseline year.
  • Since 2021 the Group has been reporting its full Scope 3 emissions, including the impact of the geostationary satellite fleet (GEO).
  • This holistic approach reflects the Group’s dedication to understanding its carbon footprint, enhancing its sustainability efforts and contributing to the global fight against climate change.
  • “In a world marked by critical environmental challenges, Eutelsat Group is dedicated to implementing ambitious measures to reduce its energy-related emissions and safeguard the environment, both on Earth and in space.

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
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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.

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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.

Macerich Achieves Sector Leading Ranking, Green Star Rating in GRESB Real Estate Assessment

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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This year marks the ninth straight year that Macerich has ranked #1 in the U.S. Retail: Retail Centers sector.

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  • This year marks the ninth straight year that Macerich has ranked #1 in the U.S. Retail: Retail Centers sector.
  • Macerich also earned the prestigious GRESB Green Star rating, based on absolute performance, as well as an “A” score in the GRESB Public Disclosure Assessment, measuring a company’s stakeholder engagement and communication of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.
  • We are particularly excited to have earned #1 U.S. and top 10 worldwide rankings for retail,” said Olivia Bartel Leigh, Executive Vice President, Portfolio Operations and People, Macerich.
  • “We view GRESB as a strong barometer for assessing our progress to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030,” said Ryan Knudson, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Macerich.

AIR Communities Publishes 2022/2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) today announced the publication of its 2022/2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.

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  • Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) today announced the publication of its 2022/2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • “The team at AIR Communities takes seriously its responsibility to care for our customers, our communities, and each other as teammates, and that commitment is celebrated and documented throughout this new report.”
    “The Board is highly engaged in AIR’s corporate responsibility efforts.
  • "Our Corporate Responsibility Report provides transparency into our performance and our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Patti Shwayder, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at AIR Communities.
  • To read more about AIR’s commitment to corporate responsibility, please visit AIR’s updated Corporate Responsibility website .

BACARDÍ® Rum Inaugurates System to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.

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  • Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.
  • Bacardi marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the world’s largest premium rum distillery located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
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    The new CHP system replaces heavy fuel oil with propane gas which shifts the site to even cleaner energy.
  • The 50% reduction in BACARDÍ rum’s GHG emissions is a significant step in reducing emissions globally for the family-owned company.

Cox Enterprises returns as VIP Sponsor for the Women In Technology's 2023 Women of the Year in S.T.E.A.M Awards Gala

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With more than 350,000 people within the Women in Technology (WIT) community, WIT is the largest non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women and girls about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M) in Georgia. The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.

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  • Women in Technology (WIT) today announced the VIP Sponsor for its Women of the Year Awards Gala to be held on Friday, October 13th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.
  • Maury Wolfe, Cox Enterprises
    This is Cox Enterprises' fifth year as the VIP Sponsor of the Women of the Year Awards.
  • In speaking about Cox Enterprises dedication to WIT, Penny Collins, WIT President and CEO said, "Our partnership with Cox Enterprises is impactful.

Comerica's Volunteerism Initiative Receives National Recognition During American Bankers Association Community Impact Awards

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and its commitment to building stronger communities earned national recognition as the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation named the Comerica Cares program a recipient of a 2023 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and its commitment to building stronger communities earned national recognition as the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation named the Comerica Cares program a recipient of a 2023 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award.
  • "Our colleagues continue to rally behind our efforts to build strong and sustainable communities fueled through volunteerism.
  • We believe colleagues at all levels of our organization gain valuable and relevant community insight through volunteering to make a difference in their community."
  • Entries for the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards were submitted for consideration across seven categories: affordable housing, community and economic development, financial education, economic inclusion, protecting older Americans, supporting military families and volunteerism.

RPT Realty Issues 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RPT Realty (NYSE:RPT) (“RPT” or the “Company”) announced today the release of its third annual Corporate Sustainability Report.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RPT Realty (NYSE:RPT) (“RPT” or the “Company”) announced today the release of its third annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
  • The report details RPT’s strategy and performance in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and demonstrates the Company’s commitment to be a disciplined steward of ESG principles through transparent, consistent and reliable reporting of our plans and ongoing progress.
  • The report can be found on the Corporate Responsibility page of the RPT website.
  • “RPT’s investments in our people, properties and processes have resulted in tangible progress towards our ESG goals, as reflected in our third annual Corporate Sustainability report,” said Brian Harper, President and CEO.