variednews: Allstate Publishes 19th Sustainability Report High...

variednews: Allstate Publishes 19th Sustainability Report High...: NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 28: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has published its 19th Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in ad...

Allstate Publishes 19th Sustainability Report Highlights climate change mitigation, Inclusive Diversity & Equity

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 28: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has published its 19th Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in addressing climate change, improving Inclusive Diversity & Equity, enhancing culture and responding to the pandemic. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors increasingly influence Allstate's strategy, guide its management of risks and opportunities, and drive long-term enterprise value creation. Among the report's highlights, Allstate: Committed to tying Inclusive Diversity & Equity goals to executive compensation, doubling its spending with diverse-owned suppliers and expanding customer access to its products. Implemented a Responsible Investing Policy and grew its investment portfolio in socially responsible categories like education, affordable housing and renewable energy. Led the industry by returning nearly $1 billion to policyholders as reduced driving during the pandemic resulted in fewer auto accidents. Secured a place on the prestigious CDP 'A List' for tackling climate change and working toward a science-based target for curbing emissions. Earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (North America) for the third consecutive year. Refreshed its materiality matrix, outlining Allstate's material topics in sustainability. The report links to Allstate's EEO-1 data, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board index, and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures index. Allstate's Sustainability Report is developed in accordance with the GRI G4 Core (Global Reporting Initiative) and IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council) frameworks. Find the report at www.allstatesustainability.com. Financial information, including material announcements about The Allstate Corporation, is routinely posted on www.allstateinvestors.com.

variednews: PlushBeds Wins Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awar...

variednews: PlushBeds Wins Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awar...: CAMARILLO, Calif., May 27: PlushBeds is honored to announce that our Handmade Natural Wool Mattress Topper has been selected as a winner...

PlushBeds Wins Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awards for "Best Mattress Topper"

CAMARILLO, Calif., May 27: PlushBeds is honored to announce that our Handmade Natural Wool Mattress Topper has been selected as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awards. To pick the winners, Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab scientists, home editors, and more than 100 sleep testers evaluated 9,847 data points. PlushBeds' Handmade Natural Wool Mattress Topper has been selected as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awards. PlushBeds' Handmade Natural Wool Mattress Topper has been selected as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2021 Bedding Awards. PlushBeds Handmade Natural Wool Topper is designed to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter PlushBeds Handmade Natural Wool Topper was singled out among other wool toppers for its soft pillow-top comfort, sustainability, and natural temperature-regulating properties. Natural wool has a dense, plush texture that springs back night after night. Unlike synthetic fillers, wool wicks away humidity and maintains a "just right" temperature all night long. For added breathability, this topper is covered in a cooling organic cotton cover. Evaluators "were wowed" by the topper's materials, and testers noted that it alleviated back pain as well. "It was like a body hug," one Good Housekeeping tester explained. "Many Americans don't get enough pressure relief from their mattress," commented Michael Hughes, CEO of PlushBeds. "Often, they also toss and turn because their sleep surface is made from synthetic materials that trap heat and moisture. This luxurious topper solves both issues, naturally." PlushBeds Handmade Natural Wool Topper is crafted in the USA from cruelty-free natural, virgin wool, and GOTS-certified organic cotton. It is free from harmful chemicals and naturally inhibits allergens, so even the most sensitive sleepers can enjoy the comfort of all-natural wool bedding. To learn more about the PlushBeds Handmade Natural Wool Topper, visit: https://www.plushbeds.com/products/plushbeds-natural-luxury-handmade-wool-topper ABOUT PLUSHBEDS PlushBeds is known for crafting the finest organic, natural, and certified pure mattresses and toppers made in the USA. PlushBeds mattresses and toppers are GOLS, GOTS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and GREENGUARD Gold certified, a purity status exclusive to fewer than 1% of mattresses. Each is designed and handmade in California at the company's dually-certified organic mattress factory — one of only a handful in the USA. PlushBeds' commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and sustainability has driven the private company's rapid growth from a pioneer in natural latex bedding to America's largest vertically integrated manufacturer and online retailer of organic mattresses and toppers. PLUSHBEDS MEMORIAL DAY SALE is now live. Enjoy $1,250 off all bedroom mattresses + receive a free plush luxury sheet set + free mattress protector with purchase (up to a $300 value). Also, enjoy 25% off all toppers, pillows & bedding at https://www.plushbeds.com/ Shipping is free throughout the contiguous USA. All bedroom mattresses are backed by a 100-night sleep trial, and a 25-year warranty.

variednews: HEINEKEN USA And Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Redu...

variednews: HEINEKEN USA And Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Redu...: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27: HEINEKEN USA, in conjunction with Waze, the world's leading traffic and navigation app, today announced a...

HEINEKEN USA And Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Reduce Drunk Driving

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27: HEINEKEN USA, in conjunction with Waze, the world's leading traffic and navigation app, today announced a partnership in the U.S. to promote responsible consumption. Piloting this summer in California, the campaign is utilizing targeted in-app notifications and offering vouchers from the leading rideshare app to encourage consumers not to drive when they drink. As a long-standing industry leader on promoting responsible drinking, HEINEKEN USA is the first alcohol company to begin a partnership with Waze in the United States. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and extending through the summer, the promotion will be available to Waze users throughout the state of California with room to expand to other markets. The campaign will champion moderation by targeting users going to social venues such as beaches, parks, sports stadiums, and restaurants with messages that remind consumers that there is always a choice and encouraging safe decision-making behind the wheel. Waze users traveling to these sites will be offered a rideshare voucher that they can redeem at any point during the summer for a safe, responsible ride home. "We like to say HEINEKEN has been social networking since 1873, but we recognize bringing people together for a drink comes with responsibility. Encouraging responsible consumption is core to our ethos and central to everything we do," said Josephine Bertrams, SVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of HEINEKEN USA. "Our new partnership with Waze in the U.S. is an exciting extension of this commitment. We're working with Waze to encourage people to make safe and smart decisions as they spend well-deserved time with family and friends this summer." According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Drunk Driving is still the number one cause of death on American roads and while research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates drunk driving fatalities have decreased 51% since 1982 and 21% over the past five years, there is still work to be done. That is why HEINEKEN continues to encourage moderation with its ongoing pledge to commit 10% of its flagship brand, Heineken®'s, media spend on responsible consumption campaigns each year. "The last year has been challenging for everyone, and we're excited to see the progress being made towards a 'new normal' for people in the United States," said Fernando Belfort, Head of Waze Mid-Market for North America. "We want to make sure drivers can celebrate in the safest way possible and believe our innovative partnership with HEINEKEN USA will discourage dangerous behavior on the roads. With Memorial Day weekend historically being one of the biggest driving holidays of the year, this is a critical time to remind people on the road to drive safely and responsibly." This partnership builds upon HEINEKEN's "When You Drive, Never Drink" global responsible consumption campaign and adds to HEINEKEN USA's growing list of collaborations aimed at encouraging better decision-making on the road. The company first joined the Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition in February 2015, an alliance that allows HEINEKEN USA to promote responsibility messages and encourage positive fan behavior at sports and entertainment facilities. Last month, HEINEKEN announced its 2030 Brew a Better World program, a new set of ambitious commitments aimed at driving a positive impact on the environment, social sustainability and the responsible consumption of alcohol. As an important part of the company's EverGreen growth strategy, the 2030 ambitions build on progress made since the Brew a Better World program was originally launched in 2009. The partnership with Waze is one way in which HEINEKEN USA will focus on driving a positive impact when it comes to the responsible consumption of alcohol in the US market and contributes to the global organization's pledge to bring responsible consumption messages to 1 billion consumers every year. About HEINEKEN USA HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading high-end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International N.V., the world's most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken® – the world's most international beer brand, Heineken® 0.0 – an alcohol-free beer innovation, the Dos Equis Franchise, the Tecate Franchise and AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Red Stripe, Tiger Beer, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Birra Moretti, Bohemia and more. For news and updates, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com. About Waze Waze is where people and technology meet to solve transportation challenges. It's a platform that empowers communities to contribute road data, edit Waze maps, and carpool to improve the way we move about the world. Thanks to Wazers everywhere, Waze is able to partner with municipalities and transit authorities to reduce traffic and congestion—leveraging current infrastructure while impacting city planning. A world with better transportation doesn't have to be in the distant future. By harnessing the power of community to reverse negative trends in transportation, Waze can create a world where traffic is history.

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