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Albertsons Companies Becomes First Major Grocer to Sell Fair Trade Certified™ Scallops
Press Release from Albertsons Safeway Inc.
The Fair Trade Certified™ program addresses the social and environmental needs of fishing communities across the globe by protecting fundamental human rights of workers, preventing forced and child labor, establishing safe working conditions, regulating work hours and benefits, a

Fifth Third Bank's Switch to Greener Paper Reduces Environmental Impacts
Article from Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third Bank made a company-wide switch to a new office paper product in January 2022. The new product includes 30% post-consumer recycled content and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, the mark of responsible forestry.
Albertsons Companies Continues Its Commitment to Provide Opportunities and Access for Diverse Suppliers
Press Release from Albertsons Safeway Inc.
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as the company expands its Supplier Diversity Program.

Fifth Third Appoints Michele Mullins Climate Risk Officer; Role Reflects Bank's Commitment to Managing Climate Change Risk
Press Release from Fifth Third Bancorp
Her responsibilities include benchmarking with peer firms and ensuring Fifth Third remains aligned with industry trends, including the Bank’s efforts around publishing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report.

Accelerating the Future of Packaging With Pack Studios
Article from DOW
We believe the optimal future for people and planet, is a circular future. One where resources are not lost as waste, and never end up in the environment.

Film Festival Features FedEx Cares 3-min Video
Multimedia from FedEx Services
Reaching a million kids around the world each year and helping a global alliance of NGOs...all in one incredible 3-minute video. Take a look and cast your vote now!

Fifth Third Joins Ceres Company Network; Latest Step in Accelerating Transition to a Sustainable Future
Press Release from Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third joined a network of companies who commit to achieving robust sustainability goals, improving resiliency in operations & supply chains, and advancing market-based & equitable solutions to the world’s biggest sustainability challenges.
Fifth Third Issues Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond
Press Release from Fifth Third Bancorp
With this issuance, Fifth Third is the first U.S. financial institution under $250 billion in assets to issue an ESG bond of any type.
Albertsons Companies Announces New "Top 5 by 2022" Commitment to Responsibly Source Sushi
Press Release from Albertsons Safeway Inc.
Albertsons Companies today announced the addition of the “Top 5 by 2022” Sushi Commitment to its Responsible Seafood Program.As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the sustainability of the extensive seafood offerings at the company’s nearly 2,300+ stores, Albertsons Companie

Cadence Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight
Blog from Cadence Design Systems
September 15 through October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month! This month began in 1968 as a US recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage, and it has expanded to recognize the achievements and contributions of Latinx people around the world.

Illumina Celebrates Pride Month
Blog from Illumina
June has been designated US National Pride Month to commemorate the community’s resistance of police harassment and brutality at the Stonewall Riots.

Fifty-Seven Albertsons Companies' Leaders Recognized as 2019 Top Women in Grocery
Blog from Albertsons Safeway Inc.
57 determined, inspirational and accomplished Albertsons Companies’ leaders were recognized at Progressive Grocer’s annual Top Women in Grocery event in Orlando, Florida last week. In all, 393 women were honored for their extraordinary achievements in the retail grocery industry.