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Originally published on <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/" target="_blank">https://newsroom.marykay.com/</a>

DALLAS, July 16, 2025 /CSRwire/ - <a href="http://www.marykayglobal.com/" target="_blank">Mary Kay Inc.</a>, a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

The annual report highlights Mary Kay’s decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company’s mission of “enriching women’s lives” around the world.

“For over 60 years, our company has championed a business model and key initiatives that empower women, help protect the planet, and model resilient communities,” said <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/leadership/ryan-rogers/" target="_blank">Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay</a>. “This year’s report reaffirms our goals and commitments, while celebrating the measurable and meaningful impact we are creating worldwide.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot;Creating a Better World for Women&quot; with a heart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="992f8d41-dfd8-4f92-a0f1-5d0d2d00ebf0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-report1_Mary-Kay_071425.jpg" width="440" height="1656" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The annual sustainability report highlights Mary Kay’s decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company’s mission of “enriching women’s lives” around the world. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)</figcaption></figure>From product stewardship and biodiversity preservation to advancing women’s equality and economic inclusion, and accelerating digitalization efforts to unleash entrepreneurship, Mary Kay continues to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business. Below are key 2024 highlights: 

Environmental:

<ul><li>Responsible Packaging: Reaffirmed our commitments to reducing plastic intensity, increase post-consumer recycled content (PCR), and increase recycle-ready/recyclable packaging1. For example, the bottle of Mary Kay TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion contains 94% PCR content.</li>
	<li>Sustainable Sourcing: 93% of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified Palm Oil is used by our suppliers as of 2024 and 80% of our Shea use was sourced from the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) member suppliers.</li>
	<li>Water Management: 100% of the water used at our Richard R. Rogers (R3) global R&amp;D and Manufacturing facility in Texas is treated and recycled back into the local watershed.</li>
	<li>Impact Partnerships: Celebrated 37-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) representing 100 conservation projects supported and 16-year partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) to preserve ecosystems in Texas and around the world through 34 projects.</li>
</ul>Social:

<ul><li><a href="https://marykayglobal.com/social/" target="_blank">Pink Changing Lives®</a>: $230 million USD donated in monetary and in-kind donations by Mary Kay Inc. and its four Company-sponsored foundations globally since 19962.</li>
	<li>Women’s Empowerment: 600K+ women positively impacted globally through meaningful programs at the global, regional, and local levels as of 2024.</li>
	<li>Future of STEM: 37 grants awarded to young women from 16 countries pursuing STEM careers and 8 grants awarded to female students through the “Madam C.J. Walker Scholarships” with The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) sponsored by Mary Kay as of 2024.</li>
	<li>Impact Partnerships: Mary Kay served as a special award organization at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2024.</li>
	<li>Women Powered: 63% of the global workforce at Mary Kay are female and 57% of leadership positions are held by women in our top 10 markets. 60% of our Executive team is female3.</li>
	<li>Global Footprint: Mary Kay expanded into Kyrgyzstan.</li>
	<li>Digitalization: Reimagined the digital selling experience through embracing digital opportunities while maintaining the hallmark of personalized service and attention our Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) are known for. In 2024, Mary Kay launched the “Phygital” campaign in Mexico and Brazil with Colombia to follow in 2025.</li>
	<li>Advocacy: Engaged in 100+ trade associations globally on a range of policy issues from direct selling and entrepreneurship to personal care and supply chain and logistics. In Brazil, Mary Kay contributed to the G20 Employment &amp; Education Task Force (B20) <a href="https://b20brazil.org/employment-education" target="_blank">Policy Paper</a>.</li>
</ul>Economic:

IN 2024 AND 2025, MARY KAY EARNED SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITIONS: 

<ul><li>Named the <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/media/one-two-three-peat-mary-kay-inc-named-1-direct-selling-brand-of-skin-care-and-color-cosmetics-in-the-world-for-three-years-in-a-row/" target="_blank">#1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World</a>4 by Euromonitor International for three consecutive years, in 2023, 2024, and 2025.</li>
	<li>Ranked #9 on Forbes’s <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/haniyarae/2025/04/17/meet-americas-best-brands-for-social-impact-2025/" target="_blank">Best Brands for Social Impact 2025</a> out of 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list.</li>
	<li>Ranked #11 in the Women’s Wear Daily Beauty Inc.’s <a href="https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/lists/top-beauty-companies-in-the-world-2024-1237087322/" target="_blank">2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies</a> released in 2025.</li>
	<li>Five Stars rating on Newsweek 2025 <a href="https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2025" target="_blank">America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women</a>.</li>
	<li>Honored with a <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241030751579/en/Mary-Kay-Recognized-for-Conservation-Leadership-for-Second-Year-in-a-Row-at-the-2024-Texan-by-Nature-20" target="_blank">“Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award”</a> by Texan By Nature (TxN) in 2023 and again in 2024.</li>
	<li>Received a 2024 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/18/2900457/0/en/Tive-Mary-Kay-Win-Top-Supply-Chain-Projects-2024-Award-for-Outstanding-Supply-Chain-Collaboration.html" target="_blank">“Top Supply Chain Award”</a> by The Supply &amp; Demand Chain Executive for priority work on a shipment visibility solution in partnership with Tive, a leading provider.</li>
</ul><figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Ranking logo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="293c9fcf-02f1-463d-8437-570e64b6a679" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-report2_Mary-Kay_071425.png" width="440" height="512" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mary Kay Inc. ranked #9 on Forbes’s 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 list out of nearly 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)</figcaption></figure>Mary Kay’s 2025 Sustainability Report is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serves as a benchmark for stakeholders and partners seeking to drive collective impact.

To view the full report, visit <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>.

About Mary Kay 
One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 40 markets. For over 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at <a href="https://marykayglobal.com/" target="_blank">marykayglobal.com</a>. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marykayglobal" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayglobal/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/marykayglobal/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayGlobal" target="_blank">X</a>. 
 

1 Recyclable only where facilities exist.

2 While the Company has provided philanthropic support to charitable causes for many decades, official documentation began in 1996 with the founding of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® (U.S.).

3 Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 

4 “Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data”

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Student from St. Jude." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="51e3028d-a5bd-44c1-9328-b24557b14fee" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/St.%20Jude_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25A.jpg" width="450" height="600" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure><a href="https://winnawards.org/2025/07/winn-cipp-cohort-4/" target="_blank">Originally published by The Robert A. Winn Excellence In Clinical Trials Award Program</a>

The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), a national program out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has officially launched its fourth annual cohort, taking place during the summer of 2025. Through the program, sixty-six outstanding medical students from across the United States have begun externships at clinical research sites around the country, united by a shared commitment to the Winn Awards mission of Better Science For All.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Two Students from University of Louisville." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b2a66a28-5d0c-4ef9-9eb7-9b4750fa806f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/UofL_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25B.jpeg" width="375" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Winn CIPP is a prestigious six-week summer program designed to ignite a passion for community-engaged research among highly talented medical students. The program provides participants with immersive, first-hand exposure to clinical research at top institutions, where they engage in service-learning projects that prioritize real-world impact. The experience culminates in a Symposium in July — held this year in Seattle at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — where students will gather for a weekend of workshops, educational programming, sharing professional experiences, and networking opportunities.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Four students from Weill Cornell Clinical and Translational Science Center." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f5d32faf-0527-436f-934f-125d1607394c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Weill%20Cornell_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25C.jpeg" width="470" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Winn CIPP is one of multiple opportunities offered by the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program, a national initiative implemented under the direction of Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey that is stewarded by the Medical College of Virginia Foundation (MCV Foundation). The mission: improving participation in clinical trials to drive better health outcomes in all communities and save more lives.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students from UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the Lundquist Institute." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b4f1d68f-3db1-4572-915c-50cc93456d9c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/UCLA%20Lundquist_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25D.jpg" width="400" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>The program is built around a simple but powerful premise that all communities deserve access to clinical trials and the most advanced, evidence-based care. Through Winn CIPP, future physicians learn not only the pathways to becoming clinical investigators but also the critical role of research in ensuring that treatments developed are safe and effective for everyone – and that all patients have access to powerful medical breakthroughs.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students from Seattle shown." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1db25e69-58f2-4212-9d0c-f14648d21254" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Seattle_Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25E.jpg" width="640" height="960" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Expert Mentors at Top Institutions Across the U.S.

Winn CIPP students learn the power of a community-centered research-based approach by being mentored at leading clinical and translational research sites across the country, including:

<ul><li>Cedars-Sinai Medical Center</li>
	<li>Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center</li>
	<li>LSU Health Sciences Center</li>
	<li>Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio</li>
	<li>The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai</li>
	<li>NYU Langone Health Clinical Research Center</li>
	<li>Rush University Heart Center</li>
	<li>St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</li>
	<li>UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the Lundquist Institute</li>
	<li>UCLA (CTSI) at the Westwood campus</li>
	<li>University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center</li>
	<li>University of Illinois Cancer Center</li>
	<li>University of Louisville</li>
	<li>VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center</li>
	<li>Wake Forest University School of Medicine</li>
	<li>Weill Cornell Clinical and Translational Science Center</li>
</ul>A Coalition of Visionary Supporters

At the program’s virtual kickoff event, students heard opening remarks from Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and namesake of the program. He emphasized the urgency and importance of engaging communities in research — not only for maximum generalizability of the results, but also to expand access to new therapies and offer patients from all communities new options – and hope – when the standard of care is no longer enough.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Team preparing food for the ceremony." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e0d9fe9f-38f9-41d8-9549-500f66d1d3bd" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25F.jpeg" width="375" height="500" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>“The world needs researchers who are committed to bringing new treatments to every community, and ensuring those communities are included in clinical trials,” said Dr. Winn. “That’s the only way we can make sure that new treatments work safely for everyone.”

Representatives from some of the program’s funding partners — the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (its establishing partner), as well as Gilead Sciences and Amgen — also shared their support and encouraged students to remain focused and inspired throughout their journeys. The keynote address, delivered by Dr. Brian Rivers, PhD, MPH, Director of the Cancer Health Equity Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine, illuminated persistent gaps in healthcare and emphasized the importance of researcher-community partnerships to close those divides.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students shown in an ER." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7226eace-4cbb-4e4e-987e-c0aec62cdfae" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25G.jpg" width="640" height="900" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>​​“Ensuring that clinical trials reflect the populations affected by disease is not just a scientific imperative – it is a matter of ensuring all communities benefit from medical progress,” said Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization with a mission to improve global health. “The students joining the Clinical Investigator Pathway Program represent the next generation of physician-scientists who will lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change in how clinical research is conducted.”

The Winn Awards program is unique in its support by multiple pharmaceutical companies, foundations, and organizations collaborating toward a shared goal that they recognize as an urgent priority.

“Gilead Sciences is honored to be a part of this effort and for our ability to collaborate with other industry partners,” said Bilal Piperdi, MD, FACP, Vice President, Clinical Development Oncology. “Right now, the industry really needs to hold our hands together to get important things done – and the Winn Awards is the right place to be at the right time for this. We are thankful to all who are here with us.”

Osa Eisele, MD, MPH, Executive Director and Head of Representation in Clinical Research at Amgen agreed. “True progress in healthcare comes from partnerships that listen, learn, and uplift communities,” she said. “The Winn CIPP is exactly that — an inspiring program that brings together the next generation of clinical investigators and the people they aim to serve, helping to ensure research reflects all patients. Amgen is honored to stand alongside the Winn Awards in advancing this critical work.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Students shown in a model of a human colon." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ff0d35ec-4f53-49e4-99af-4259a84eed45" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Winn%20CIPP_Bristol%20Myers%20Squibb_7.8.25H.jpg" width="640" height="960" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo Credit: Provided by Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program</figcaption></figure>Meet the 2025 Winn CIPP Cohort 4 Awardees

Introducing this year’s <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3e54463638.html" target="_blank">66 awardees</a>, representing medical schools from across the country, as well as their funders:

<ul><li>Saimon Acevedo Ortiz – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mary Aina – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Dana Alcin – University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Storm Alexander – University of Virginia School of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Eric Alvarado – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Lark Amoa – A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Kawaiola Aoki – Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Briana Armas – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Joshua Avina – A.T. Still University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Monique Awanyai – University of California, Davis School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Taylor Bailey – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Justin Banks – University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences, The Pritzker School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Pedro Bonilla – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Cameron Brown – Meharry Medical College | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Destiny Burnett – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jacques Calixte – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Diego Cano – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Melissa Castillo – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>De’Von Cato – Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Chaz Crosby – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Victor Damptey – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Maxwell de la Paz – University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Amara Dike – Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Hailey Egans – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Ogheneruona Eruvwetere – Meharry Medical College | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Daniel Essien – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Great Falls | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Hayley Estrella – Drexel University College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mariana Fernandes Gragnani – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Aileen Flores – William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Astrid Gomez – University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Gabriela Gomez – Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jacob Goodbar – University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Matthew Gregory – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Tsion Habtamu – Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ifrah Hassan – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Asma Ibrahim – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Dylan Jack – Eastern Virginia Medical School | Funded by Amgen</li>
	<li>Ruby Jewell – Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Irene Jonathan – University of Louisville School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Sabrina Jones – University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Bethlehem Judah – Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ethan Kau – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ryan Kong – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Abdul Afeez Lawal – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Jose Martinez – Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Esther Masayi – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Christian Matabang – California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Mal Mehari – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Karla Navarro – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Jewel Ng – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Adewumi Omoniyi – University of Illinois College of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Tony Ong – University of California, Davis School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Alisa Pairmore – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Alvaro Perez Daisson – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Hiyori Roberts – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Samuel Saintil – William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Ernesha Salcedo – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Alejandra Silva Hernandez – University of Washington School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Andre Smith – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Nathan Smith – Tulane University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Katelynn Soto – Indiana University School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Katelynn Tran – California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Robert Tran – University of California, Irvine School of Medicine | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Tiffany Trieu – University of California, Riverside School of Medicine | Funded by Gilead Sciences</li>
	<li>Kyron Wicker – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Erie | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
	<li>Bishoy Yacoub – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Funded by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation</li>
</ul>Poised to become future leaders in clinical research and community health, Winn CIPP students are working to ensure that tomorrow’s treatments are built with, by, and for the communities they serve.

Winn CIPP Welcomes Cohort 4 Medical Students Focused on Connecting Communities to Clinical Research

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To us, responsible AI means leveraging all forms of AI in a safe, trustworthy, and ethical manner. As these technologies become increasingly prevalent, we’re working to address potential risks like algorithmic bias and misinformation, while ensuring we’re advancing opportunities for our business. We’ve put measures in place to guide the design, development, and deployment of AI, ensuring it’s used responsibly and in alignment with our core values.

Our responsible AI approach includes strategies for mitigating potential risks, such as identifying potentially inaccurate, misleading, or sensitive information and implementing controls where needed. We regularly update our methodologies to ensure they align with GoDaddy’s <a href="https://s23.q4cdn.com/406380394/files/doc_downloads/gov/2022/GD-Code-of-Business-Conduct-Ethics.pdf" target="_blank">Code of Business Conduct and Ethics</a>, and we take proactive steps to minimize the risk of bias and maximize accuracy.

At GoDaddy, we thrive on a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. That’s why we offer technical AI-related training and workshops to empower our employees and fuel their innovative thinking. We prioritize open communication and cross-team collaboration, leading to breakthroughs that help solve complex challenges. As AI technologies evolve, we stay vigilant about the risks associated with GenAI, including misinformation and algorithmic bias. Our AI and ML Governance Council plays a key role in overseeing these efforts, ensuring proper guardrails are in place for responsible and ethical AI use.

AI is central to our culture of innovation, and we carefully vet all partnerships we pursue. Our due diligence process involves evaluating potential opportunities to enhance customer experience and business operations while evaluating risks. We work with our Legal, Information Technology (IT), and Risk Teams to conduct thorough assessments, focusing on alignment with our ethical standards, data privacy, compliance with regulations, and performance reliability. You can read more about our Responsible AI policies <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/godaddy-responsible-ai" target="_blank">here</a>.

AI for GoDaddy’s Employees

While we leverage AI to optimize processes externally for our customers, we increasingly focus on using AI internally to improve efficiency,innovation, and productivity. For example, AI helps us optimize code, identify bugs, and streamline development processes. In 2023, we launched an AI coding assistant to aid developers in writing code faster, reducing effort by quickly cycling through code lines, suggesting functions, and allowing developers to decide what to accept or refine.

GoDaddy Content as a Service, our internal AI tool, is designed to enhance employee productivity while protecting data. This bespoke AI tool provides access to a wide range of AI models and enables employees to ask questions, select different models for specific tasks, and even perform coding and privacy adjustments. Specialized "companions" within the tool are tailored to assist with specific workflows, offering targeted support. This technology serves as a valuable review tool, boosting both technical and non-technical employees and enabling everyone to polish their ideas and maximize productivity.

We believe in empowering our employees with the skills to effectively use AI, and we’ve taken steps to ensure they have access to the tools and training they need. From frequent AI newsletters to a variety of GenAI training, we provide a variety of resources to improve digital literacy and make AI accessible for all.

AI for GoDaddy’s Customers

By integrating AI into our products, services, and customer care, we’re helping boost efficiency and accuracy of customer support routing, allowing us to meet our customers' needs faster and more effectively. While AI helps streamline many of the processes, like our Natural Language Processing technology as part of our proprietary Large Language Model (LLM) described in the <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/m/30532b350175483d/original/2024_GoDaddy_Sustainability_Report.pdf" target="_blank">Customer Experience</a> section (page 12), GoDaddy Guides are always available, offering personalized support and expert assistance when needed. This blend of AI and human expertise helps ensure our customers have the tools and support they need to succeed.

Our Guides have access to a Guide Assist Bot Interface, which pulls information from our vast catalog of help articles and front of site to help Guides to better assist our customers. GoDaddy also provides customers with a free, curated <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/ai-prompts-for-small-business" target="_blank">AI Prompt Library</a> with customizable prompts to boost their business.

To help save small business owners time in growing and establishing their online presence, we include GoDaddy Airo® when a customer registers a domain name with GoDaddy. GoDaddy Airo makes leveraging the power of AI easier for anyone wanting to start a business or take their existing one to the next level. Learn more about the key features of GoDaddy Airo <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/news/what-is-godaddy-airo" target="_blank">here</a>.

AI EDUCATION WITH EMPOWER BY GODADDY

As part of our Empower by GoDaddy program, in September 2024, GoDaddy hosted an AI for Small Business Summit, bringing together entrepreneurs to discuss practical ways to integrate AI into their businesses. By supporting GoDaddy's mission to empower entrepreneurs everywhere, the summit helped equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the digital age, all while fostering a sense of community and providing networking opportunities.

Additionally in 2024, Empower by GoDaddy made significant strides in integrating AI education across the program, including supporting communities through providing access to cutting- edge technology and resources. This involved the introduction of a course on GenAI, which provided participants with foundational knowledge about AI technologies and their practical applications in business. Complemented by an on-demand webinar that built on the introductory content, the course ensured entrepreneurs could learn at their own pace and revisit the material as needed.

<ul><li>An impressive 96% of entrepreneurs who completed the course "Boost your business with GenAI" would recommend it to a friend or colleague.</li>
</ul>To learn more, read our <a href="https://social.godaddy/2024sustainability" target="_blank">2024 Sustainability Report</a>.

About This Report

This GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/godaddy-for-good/sustainability" target="_blank">website</a> and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting <a href="mailto:esg@godaddy.com" target="_blank">ESG@GoDaddy.com</a>.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector, and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please refer to the <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/m/30532b350175483d/original/2024_GoDaddy_Sustainability_Report.pdf" target="_blank">Frameworks &amp; Metrics</a> section.

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Responsible AI 

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3cd2236f-a592-4075-8453-cdfe78eac7ab" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Selections_NoMoon_Moonshot_JazErenburg_5650_Final-v2.png" width="640" height="1114" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Artwork by Jaz Erenberg</figcaption></figure>BALTIMORE, July 11, 2025 /CSRwire/ - <a href="https://www.troweprice.com/en/us/about-us/corporate-responsibility/trp-foundation" target="_blank">The T. Rowe Price Foundation</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://ignitecapital.org/" target="_blank">Ignite Capital</a>, has announced the Baltimore-based social entrepreneurs selected for Moonshot, an initiative designed to connect the T. Rowe Price community with local entrepreneurs focused on Baltimore’s economic growth and social impact.

The program provides each entrepreneur with a financial award, a series of individualized and group growth-focused capacity-building sessions, and the opportunity to engage with T. Rowe Price associates and partners. The initiative continues to demonstrate T. Rowe Price’s long-term support of business sustainability and community investment.

“Moonshot is another way that the T. Rowe Price Foundation supports bold, community-minded organizations that are building lasting solutions. We are proud to contribute to their growth as they foster innovation and sustainability in Baltimore and beyond,” said Raymone Jackson, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation.

“We’re honored to collaborate with T. Rowe Price on their Moonshot initiative to support social entrepreneurs as they scale, attract investment and drive community-led change,” said Jay Nwachu, president and CEO of Innovation Works and Ignite Capital. “These leaders are building enterprises that center on equity, resilience, and community, and we’re committed to helping them grow their impact.”

THE 2025 MOONSHOT PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

<ul><li>Trevor Pryce, founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ovfx-studio/posts/" target="_blank">OVFX</a> — A former NFL player turned media entrepreneur, Pryce operates a live-action animation and media studio in East Baltimore. His studio holds rights to original film, television and gaming IP, and has produced multiple Netflix series.</li>
	<li>Sid Sharma, cofounder of <a href="https://wildbaykombucha.com/" target="_blank">Wild Bay</a> — Sharma leads a fast-growing beverage company with expanding distribution capabilities that focuses on sustainability and health. Wild Bay Kombucha donates 1% of sales to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and offers beverages in eco-friendly packaging.</li>
	<li>Nnadagi Isa, cofounder of <a href="https://lortush.com/" target="_blank">Lor Tush</a> — Lor Tush is redefining sustainable luxury with plant-based personal care products for the hospitality industry. Their eco-friendly essentials offer high-end hotels and resorts a blend of comfort and environmental responsibility.</li>
	<li>Nicole Foster, founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.sommos.live/" target="_blank">Sommos</a> — Sommos is an artificial intelligence-powered storytelling platform that helps families preserve and share memories. Foster is a public health and legal expert.</li>
	<li>Crystal I. Berger, founder of <a href="https://www.joinebo.com/" target="_blank">EBO</a> — Berger, a former senior producer at FOX News, has launched two AI platforms that streamline media operations and vet talent using data analytics. Recognized by Forbes and Technical.ly, the Baltimore native is a leader in media innovation.</li>
</ul>###

ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE

T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is a leading global asset management firm, entrusted with managing $1.62 trillion in client assets as of May 31, 2025, about two-thirds of which are retirement-related. Renowned for over 85 years of investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm leverages its longstanding expertise to ask better questions that can drive better investment decisions. Built on a culture of integrity and prioritizing client interests, T. Rowe Price empowers millions of investors worldwide to thrive amidst evolving markets.

Visit <a href="https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/press.html?van=newsroom" target="_blank">troweprice.com/newsroom</a> for news and public policy commentary.

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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="45de4aac-9f64-4657-bf20-8ff35d9efe40" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Defidu-Bakery_Mastercard_070725_1.jpeg" width="640" height="571" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mother-and-daughter bakers Oksana and Daria Kulachek launched Defidu Bakery in Prague at the start of the pandemic. Five years later, it is thriving and remains a family affair, with father Vladimir and brother Hordii joining the business. </figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2025/strive-czechia-defidu-bakery.html" target="_blank">Originally published by Mastercard</a> 
By Sophie Hares

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched <a href="https://www.defiducakes.com/" target="_blank">Defidu Bakery</a> in downtown Prague.

It was the start of a <a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/2023/strive-czechia-empowering-women-entrepreneurs/" target="_blank">rollercoaster ride</a> for the Ukrainian-born pair, with Oksana baking coconut rolls from dawn while her daughter Daria covered everything from dishwashing to accounts. But their bet paid off, and with some guidance and tools <a href="https://strivecommunity.org/programs/strive-czechia" target="_blank">from the Mastercard Strive Czechia</a> program, the <a href="https://www.mastercardcenter.org/?cmp=paid.partner.syndicated.engagement.website.all.global.3bl.article" target="_blank">Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth’s</a> joint initiative with CARE to help entrepreneurs thrive in the digital economy, within just a few months their business began to boom.

Now, five years later, they have an ambitious plan to find Californian franchise partners who share their passion for pastry and can carve out a niche for the European café among Los Angeles’ food trucks and high-end eateries.

Despite the initial rocky start, Daria credits the pandemic with shaping Defidu into a resilient business by forcing it to focus from the outset on building its social media profile and creating a robust e-commerce site to take orders.

“I don’t know if there have been worse conditions for business, before or after that,” Daria says. “Adopting or building the systems early on is really helpful for small businesses because it is way harder to relearn than to learn from the beginning.”

Rock-bottom pandemic-era rents also played into their hands. They were able to snare a coveted storefront in the heart of the city to sell cakes and pastries Oksana had perfected at cooking schools in Barcelona and Paris.

When Daria sent pictures of her mom’s cakes to DesignBlok, the Prague International Design Festival, orders suddenly took off, and they were able to open their second venue in a more touristy area at the start of 2021. 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7dedc6e9-a027-4ded-8865-8b8444023928" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Defidu-Bakery_Mastercard_070725_2.jpeg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Oksana Kolacheck cradles an extra-large croissant. </figcaption></figure>Fast forward to franchise efforts

Defidu, which now employees a team of eight additional staff (including Daria’s younger brother), has also parlayed its popularity into a profitable business-to-business catering venture. Defidu catering supplies large orders of sweet and savory items for company parties and events across the city — and has boosted their investments in vans and cooking equipment upgrades.

Focusing on building a new e-commerce platform that works better for its catering clients, Daria is increasingly relying to AI to streamline Defidu’s ordering processes, automate invoices and analyze product performance and pricing. While the Czech language is similar to Ukrainian, AI tools are useful to fine-tune local language marketing materials for Daria, who moved to Prague to study architecture in 2014 (her mother followed a few years later).

Today, Daria is focused on paying forward the digital support and mentorship she received from Mastercard Strive — which is aims to help at least 10,000 Ukrainian entrepreneurs displaced by the war — by helping other displaced Ukrainians get ventures off the ground. She encourages them to tap into AI as it provides a quick way for entrepreneurs to build their own apps and cheaply test drive their ideas.

“It’s way faster,” she says. “You don’t need to build all those imaginary castles in your head, invest all this effort, if not money, to develop something, and then to realize that nobody actually wants it.”

"Defidu Bakery shows us what’s possible when talent meets the right tools,” says Payal Dalal, the Center’s executive vice president. “With digital solutions and expert mentorship, a mother and daughter turned a single cake into a thriving business that inspires others. Their success is a powerful reminder that when we equip entrepreneurs for the digital economy, we don’t just support small businesses — we spark transformation."

The hunt for franchise partners has forced Daria to carefully write down each stage of her family’s recipes and streamline Defidu’s business to make it easier to potential investors to understand. More than building a successful family business, she wants to create a legacy based on Oksana’s recipes that could be passed down to future generations.

“We don’t want a franchise just to simply make money and profit from it,” she says. “There’s a lot of people who have money in this world, but there’s not many people who have the same values.”

<a href="https://www.Mastercard.com/news/" target="_blank">Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.</a>

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

A message from PNC Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Richard Bynum 
PNC has long been an engaged and responsible company, rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built and strengthened through honest and transparent dialogue and action. Our guiding principle across all our businesses is to do right by our customers, employees, shareholders and the communities we serve. 
  
With a theme of “Doing right is a brilliant way to do business,” the 2024 PNC Corporate Responsibility Report provides valuable insight into our measurable impact and reflects our commitment to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders by managing our business with integrity, transparency and accountability. We know that a strong foundation in governance and risk management helps drive our company’s success and positive reputation. 
  
Key 2024 highlights include:

<ul><li>Deployed $28.5 billion of the $88 billion committed through our four-year Community Benefits Plan, bringing our total since 2022 to $85.5 billion.  
	 </li>
	<li>Celebrated 20 years of PNC Grow Up Great® in 2024. Since 2004, our signature philanthropic focus has provided nearly $270 million in grants to organizations championing high-quality early childhood education, and our employees have volunteered more than 1.2 million hours in support.  
	 </li>
	<li>Continued to meet our customers where they are, with more than 3,100 mobile branch deployments, traveling over 89,000 miles in 2024 and serving more than 22,000 individuals.  
	 </li>
	<li>Mobilized $6.11 billion in environmental financing, cumulatively bringing us very close to achieving our $30 billion environmental finance pledge, which we expect will be satisfied by the end of 2025.  
	 </li>
	<li>Launched the PNC Climate Solutions Partner program. This skill-building initiative educates PNC employees on our Climate Action Strategy and enables front-line employees to better support our customers as they develop and work through their own unique climate goals and plans.  
	 </li>
	<li>More than 9,500 employees have enrolled in academic programs through PNC’s education benefits over the last two years. </li>
</ul>None of PNC’s achievements would be possible without the talent and commitment of my 55,000-plus colleagues who are focused on delivering for our stakeholders every day. Thank you for your contributions that make PNC a dependable neighbor, company and employer. Collectively, will continue to focus on running our business reliably, with integrity and in service of our stakeholders. Media Contact: 
Heidi Barker, Director, Corporate Responsibility Communications

Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

<img alt="Chemours Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathy O’Keefe" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0859683e-d90a-440f-bfba-ebaf6e0cccdd" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Kathy-OKeefe_Chemours_071425_2.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="747" loading="lazy" />Chemours’ sustainability journey has entered a new chapter with the recent appointment of Kathy O’Keefe as Chief Sustainability Officer. Let’s take a moment to get to know Kathy a little better. 

Q: Kathy, congratulations on your new role leading sustainability for Chemours. We’d love to know what inspired you to pursue a career in the chemistry industry? A: Thank you, I’m excited about this next chapter supporting Chemours continued sustainability progress and our vision to deliver Trusted Chemistry. Chemistry has always been part of my life. Both of my parents had long careers in the industry, so I grew up seeing firsthand how science, and specifically chemistry, can shape the world. That early exposure sparked my own curiosity and passion for the field.

Q: You’ve had quite a journey—from DuPont to Koch Industries and now Chemours. What’s been a defining thread through your career? A: Purpose. Whether I was working in technology, marketing, environmental compliance, or product stewardship, I’ve always been driven by the idea that chemistry can—and should—be a force for good and fuel societal progress. That’s what excites me and keeps me going forward.

Q: You’ve been deeply involved in our sustainability work for years, including the <a href="https://www.chemours.com/en/-/media/files/corporate/evolve-2030-sustainable-offerings-assessment-method.pdf?rev=51f44e2d22564754a2793c76132579f9&amp;hash=EC80923CECB5061FFDF02AC8272062C8" target="_blank">EVOLVE 2030 product portfolio assessment methodology</a>. What’s your view now moving into the CSO role? A: The world is changing rapidly with many new challenges and disruptions to our operations, supply chains and markets. It is important to understand how these complex issues impact our business and how sustainability can help mitigate potential impacts or turn potential problems into opportunities. Sustainability helps protect our license to operate, differentiate our portfolio, meet the needs of our customers, while building resilience for the future. It will play a central role in advancing our Pathway to Thrive strategy, too. We embed responsibility into everything we do, from how we manufacture to how we innovate the next great solutions that help our customers solve big challenges. I’m excited to help shape that path and ensure we’re delivering essential chemistries in a way that’s safe, transparent, trusted and forward-looking.

Q: What does “responsible chemistry” mean to you? A: It means going beyond compliance. It’s about being proactive—understanding the impact of our products, engaging in robust conversations with stakeholders, and constantly listening and improving. Responsible chemistry is how we build trust and create long-term value for our customers, communities, and the planet.

Q: Outside of work, what keeps you grounded? A: Nature and mentorship. I love being outdoors—it reminds me why environmental stewardship matters. And I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders. Seeing and feeling their energy and ideas gives me hope for the future as they become environmental leaders for a new era.

Learn more about Chemours’ progress against its 2030 sustainability goals at <a href="https://www.chemours.com/en/sustainability?utm_medium=3bl_q3-25&amp;utm_source=owned_3bl&amp;utm_content=article" target="_blank">chemours.com</a>.

Chemours’ sustainability journey has entered a new chapter with the recent appointment of Kathy O’Keefe as Chief Sustainability Officer. Let’s take a moment to get to know Kathy a little better. 

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ATLANTA, July 16, 2025 /CSRwire/ - At <a href="https://www.gp.com/" target="_blank">Georgia-Pacific</a>, safety is more than a priority – it’s a mindset reinforced at every level of the organization and across all of our facilities. Our people are the driving force behind it, ensuring that they and their colleagues leave their shifts the same way they came in.

This commitment to the safety of our employees is on full display at four of our corrugated facilities after earning recognition from the <a href="https://www.fibrebox.org/about-fba" target="_blank">Fibre Box Association</a> (FBA) for their innovative, bottom-up safety solutions. The Innovation in Safety Achievement Awards aren’t just plaques on a wall — they’re proof that when employees take ownership of safety, real, measurable change happens. From leveraging technology to improving tools and updating procedures based on frontline knowledge. Read on to see how they did it.

The Georgia-Pacific Sheet plant in Denton, Texas, installed new Lock Tag Verify (LTV) procedures. LTV is a safety procedure used to ensure machinery and equipment are safely shut off and cannot be accidentally restarted during maintenance or repair. Data from employee memory and outdated documentation were previously used to input the procedures. This allowed for potential preventable employee errors and created a safety risk. The site currently uses digital tablets and the Parsable software to complete other inspections, and they tried an experiment to move LTV procedures to a digital format as well. Now, tablets are used during the LTV process, and each step is carefully documented as it is completed. For critical LTV steps, the system may require photos before employees can move to the next step. This helps bring attention to the process and ensures quality control.

At the Georgia-Pacific Corrugated plant in Owosso, Michigan, the team installed four additional photo eyes, or sensors, at each corner of the transfer cart (T-Cart). Photo eyes project a beam of light that senses for a break in the light’s path. If the light’s path is broken, it sends a signal back to the receiver and effectively stops or slows down the object it’s attached to – in this case, the T-Cart. Originally, the T-Cart only had two photo eyes on either end of its base that would detect obstructions at the floor level as the cart moved down the aisle. With the additional photo eyes, the T-Cart can now also detect objects above floor level including units hanging off a conveyor, forks of a forklift approaching, or a person.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="694d6da8-0507-4caa-9ee9-b85f46eee289" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/FBA-Award_Georgia-Pacific_062325_3.jpg" width="640" height="725" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Pictured are the additional photo eyes, or sensors, installed at the Owosso facility that detect objects above floor level including units hanging off a conveyor, forks of a forklift approaching, or a person.</figcaption></figure>Employees at Georgia-Pacific Corrugated in Huntsville, Alabama installed a bridge walkway from the roof of the facility to the top of the starch silo, eliminating the need to use a straight ladder on the side of the silo which presented a fall potential. Utilizing the hierarchy of controls and the Georgia-Pacific Path to Zero strategy, the facility has reduced their fall risk while allowing employees to perform necessary tasks on the top of the starch silo. 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bb20ac6b-b39f-4c81-a234-ce091cdccf6c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/FBA-Award_Georgia-Pacific_062325_4.jpeg" width="640" height="725" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The new bridge walkway at Georgia-Pacific Corrugated in Huntsville, Alabama, eliminated the need to use a straight ladder.</figcaption></figure>In box plants and sheet feeders, the wet end of the corrugator is a high-risk location. In this area, roll clamps deliver paper rolls right next to employees tasked with manually moving the rolls into the corrugator roll stands. The speed of the corrugator means rolls must be delivered frequently. The team at Georgia-Pacific Packaging in West Chester, Ohio, developed a plan to separate employees from mobile equipment. Permanent barricades were installed that can withstand a roll clamp strike and simultaneously protect employees. The structures also allow a roll of paper to enter, significantly reducing the risk of interaction. 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9747826b-77c9-4f71-bf0f-c65a70f50bc1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/FBA-Award_Georgia-Pacific_062325_5.jpeg" width="640" height="725" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Permanent barricades were installed at Georgia-Pacific Packaging in West Chester, Ohio, that can withstand a roll clamp strike and simultaneously protect employees in a high-risk area.</figcaption></figure>Georgia-Pacific employees are committed to their own safety and that of their colleagues. Employees not only adhere to processes, procedures and regulations, but also develop and implement plans to ensure safety. Congratulations to the employees at these facilities for earning industry-wide recognition.

View original content <a href="https://news.gp.com/2025/06/georgia-pacific-safety-initiatives-earn-corrugated-industry-recognition" target="_blank">here</a>.

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