L’ATTITUDE Match-Up to change the Latinx fundraising paradigm

July 25, 2019

SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’ATTITUDE Match-Up is a new program set to launch at L’ATTITUDE 2019 in San Diego where Latinx entrepreneurs will present their businesses, their social impact, their growth potential, and their plans for how an equity investment will enable them to scale.

Match-Up will feature a blockbuster line-up of Matchmakers who are committed to finding the biggest growth opportunities among Latinx businesses in The New Mainstream Economy. Enterprises must have a Latinx founder with no less than 20% ownership and ideally presenting for their Series A or Series B round. Competitors can be in any of eight categories:

Engines of Job Creation – job creating technologies or businesses that directly or indirectly address employment for Latinos
Educational Attainment – addressing education disparities in the Latino community, either with or without technology
Financial Strength – financial technologies, services or financial intermediaries that increase access to financing and financial services for Latinos
Engineering Prowess – companies with a product or service that addresses engineering challenges on a broad scale
Healthy Communities – health tech and healthcare, addressing health disparities or increasing access to health care in the Latinx communities
New Economy Services – tech enabled, traditionally analog businesses which are made scalable by the tech engagement
Media – businesses which include social media and other forms of media engagement
Data Analytics – companies that use technology to source or analyze data in new and interesting ways

Applicants can be in a tech field or a tech-enabled traditional business, and must meet the following criteria:

Generating revenue
Seeking equity investment of $250K+
Have a Latinx founder(s) with at least 20% equity stake in the company
Company duly organized as a C-corp or LLC in the U.S.
No outstanding judgments against the Company
If selected, would prepare and present in person at the L’ATTITUDE Match-Up event in San Diego, CA

Match-Up will also invite live matchmaking with additional investors from the audience, and will offer “Matchmaker Seats” to three to five major investors who are prepared to invest an additional $250K on the spot, pending their own due diligence.

Presentations will take place on September 29, 2019 in San Diego, CA as part of the L’ATTITUDE Event September 26-29^th. Entrepreneurs and investors interested in learning more about this new initiative should go online to https://lattitude.net/programs/.

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María Magdalena’s New Book, “Chachita, A Latin Little Girl”, Opens For Us A World Full Of Wonder Where The Courage Of A Little Girl Will Prevail Against The Very Force Of Nature

July 25, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — María Magdalena was born on October 10, 1953, in Cuba, La Habana, in a small town called Santiago de Las Vegas, that belongs to the municipality of Boyeros. From a humble family, she studied until she got married, at the age of 17, later she obtained a textile technician diploma and took studies in the German language. As a child she won contests for the best compositions at the school, municipal and regional level, writing represented for her a useful tool, that would help her to reach the most remote corner of the earth.

María Magdalena is a dreamer, her creativity goes a long way and feels a great love for the animal kingdom, she’s committed to its protection. She has four cats, and came to the United States in 2002, took a degree in Real Estate, in which she worked from 2007 to 2012. She attended college to the fifth level, currently lives in Miami, has two sons and one daughter, two granddaughters and a grandson. She’s retired and dedicated to writing her stories, which is what she loves the most.

Our author gives us “Chachita, a Latin Little Girl”; Chachita is a little girl of six years old, who lives in a dangerous place due to the natural conditions of the environment. Her father decides to find another place to live, but Chachita has three friends whom she loves very much and does not want to leave them if there is as much danger as her father says. Our friend will have to do many things to protect them from this threat. With these characters we will experience adventure, sweetness, fiction and unconditional friendship throughout the enchanting story of “Chachita” where respect, understanding and human values go beyond a simple story, leaving a lesson in every reader, finally no matter how old you are, will remember this book over the years

Published by New York City based Page Publishing, María Magdalena wonderful book “Chachita, a Latin Little Girl”, it opens for us an emotional and wonderful world; it brings us a story of courage and love, where our little protagonist will show us that good friends must be protected, at all costs.

Readers who wish to experience this beautiful work can purchase “Chachita, a Latin Little Girl” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Toyota To Reduce Emissions From North American Operations By Up To Forty Percent

July 24, 2019

PLANO, Texas, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is committing to aggressively reduce its carbon output in the United States by entering into Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs). It will use them to reduce emissions from its North American operations by up to forty percent over the next 3 years.

The move represents another major step towards Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of cutting global emissions from plant operations to zero by the year 2050.

Under the VPPAs, which the company expects to commence later this year, TMNA will contract with renewable energy providers to generate wind and solar power that will be provided directly to regional electric grids. The supply of renewable power is expected to reduce use of fossil fuels while improving the sustainability of the electric grid in the area.

By powering its operations from the enhanced grid and applying Renewable Energy Credits earned by funding the generation of renewable electricity, Toyota expects to substantially offset emissions from its facilities in North America.

“Toyota has long been defined by its commitment to responsible environmental practices, and we’re proud to build upon that great legacy today,” said Kevin Butt, General Manager and Regional Environmental Sustainability Director for Toyota Motor North America. “We are committed to setting an example of sustainability that goes beyond vehicles to show how a company can significantly reduce the environmental impact of its operations. By cutting our U.S. emissions by forty percent, we will be that much closer to our goal of having a net positive impact on the environment by the middle of this century.”

Toyota’s VPPA program is the result of more than six years of research into how best to reduce and offset emissions from the company’s operations, working in partnership with MIT, the National Renewable Energy Lab, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and others. It is part of a wider effort across the company to reduce the environmental impact of enterprise operations as it also works to limit vehicle emissions.

This endeavor supports Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050. Launched in 2015, the Challenge sets out six objectives for the company’s global operations, including:

A ninety percent reduction in global average CO2 emissions from new vehicles vs. 2010 levels;
The complete elimination of CO2 emissions from the entire vehicle life cycle; zero emissions at all manufacturing plants worldwide;
Minimizing water usage and implementing water discharge management protocols;
Promoting global deployment of end-of-life vehicle treatment and recycling, and;
Connecting and promoting nature conservation activities outside of the Toyota Group in the communities where we operate.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are still on the road today.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts

Nathan Kokes
Toyota Motor North America
469-292-3103
[email protected]

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(Español) La FDA actúa para proteger a las pacientes del riesgo que conllevan ciertos implantes de seno texturizados; solicita a Allergan el retiro del mercado voluntario de ciertos implantes de seno y expansores de tejidos

July 24, 2019

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(Español) La FDA pone sobre aviso a empresa que comercializa productos hechos a base de canabidiol sin sancionar haciendo afirmaciones infundadas de que tratan el cáncer, la enfermedad de Alzheimer, la abstinencia de opiáceos, el dolor y la ansiedad en las mascotas

July 23, 2019

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With a multi-million-dollar investment, Henry Cardenas, CEO and President of CMN, acquires Arena Bogotá, an unparalleled live events venue in Colombia

July 23, 2019

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Henry Cardenas, the American businessman, president and executive director of Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN), and now director of Cardenas Entertainment and Marketing Group (CEMG), returns to his native country, Colombia, to fulfill his professional dream of being the owner and operator of Arena Bogotá, an enclosed venue, which is destined to become an iconic venue that will showcase world-class events.

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Arena Bogotá is currently being constructed on Calle 80, allowing the arena to serve as the destination spot for the Colombian capital to converge at a series of events, including: live music performances, business conventions, and sporting events. The mega-structure, which surely will become a must-see cultural and entertainment center in the region, occupies a plot of land that exceeds over 1,000,000 square feet, and ultimately will include construction on over 750,000 square feet as part of the Arena and other event-space.

Arena Bogotá will feature a number of transcendent features including a state-of-the-art roof the likes of which has never been seen before in Colombia. The roof will be 131 feet high and includes the longest “point-to-point structure” without support in the country, and has the capacity to resist 110 tons, which means that the venue (unlike others) will offer the possibility of allowing for even more production elements and performance equipment, resulting in the largest and most visually spectacular events in Colombia. This unrivaled roof will certainly take acoustics and sound systems to new heights, allowing attendees to experience their favorite singers/music in a whole new way.

Arena Bogotá will have a capacity of 24,000 spectators as part of a strategic design that caters to attendees. Artists, local promoters, and producers will also appreciate some thoughtful touches such as spacious backstage areas / dressing rooms and a storage space of more than 40,000 square feet, allowing for more than 10 trucks to simultaneously load-in (i.e. the largest loading and unloading space of its kind in Latin America). Given the decades of experience that Cardenas has as a promoter of live music events throughout the world, these features are designed to streamline logistics and minimize costs for everyone involved.

“I am very proud to be able to become the entertainment ambassador in my native country, and to be able to welcome everyone to Arena Bogotá, which will be the home to all Colombians, businessmen and promoters, the artists / live music events, business conventions, and sports that our country deserves. For the first year of operations we plan to perform between 130 and 140 shows, which means about three events per week, which will include family events, corporate, live music, sports (e.g. motocross, Olympic sports, indoor soccer, boxing, volleyball, tennis, basketball, etc.), eGaming, parades, and equine events, among others,” says Cardenas.

Arena Bogotá’s design matches its mission, to provide all spectators with direct lines of sight from any point, with the objective that visitors can thoroughly enjoy the wide range of entertainment that will come from the hand of Cardenas.

With Arena Bogotá, the public will find for the first time in Colombia a roofed space with a distinctive variety of food and drinks, over 2,500 parking spaces, and plenty of restrooms to reduce long lines, among other attractive benefits, as compared to other arenas in the region, creating an enticing venue for many artists who have always wanted to perform in Colombia.

According to Cardenas, there is no space in Latin America comparable to Arena Bogotá, “There are some similarities with Arena Mexico, but even so there is none that has the qualities and grandiosity of Arena Bogotá. As a way to compare the relative size, we can look to the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, which includes 17,000 seats, whereas Arena Bogotá will have 24,000. This great space gives us the flexibility to perform events / shows that we otherwise may not have been able to do. In short, the capacity of Arena Bogotá will be three times greater than any other arena that exists in Latin America.”

Thanks to Cardenas, Arena Bogotá will be the first cultural and entertainment center to serve Colombia’s capital, designed to revolutionize the way Colombia experiences entertainment, music, sports, and art. “It’s about time that Colombia had a building that was able to offer more and better shows. In the second half of 2020, we will have access to a dream venue to enjoy shows like Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Silvestre Dangond, Wisin & Yandel, Ricardo Arjona, Maná, and Romeo Santos, among others, with our family and friends,” added Cardenas.

The size of Arena Bogotá will allow individuals from all socioeconomic status to attend events, democratizing high-level entertainment in the country. Additionally, and given Cardenas’ philanthropic vocation, a percentage of Arena Bogotá’s profits will go to the Maestro Cares Foundation for the projects it supports in Colombia. Maestro Cares Foundation was founded in 2012 by Cardenas and Marc Anthony with a mission to improve the quality of life of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the United States. To date, in Colombia, this foundation has built projects in Barranquilla and Cali, where it directly impacts more than 1,500 children, and plans to expand its reach to other cities in the country.

Additionally, due to its prime location, Arena Bogotá is not confined by early curfews and enjoys the ability to sell and consume alcoholic beverages within the premises.

“I am especially grateful to Guillermo Rincon and Jaime Sanabria for having allowed me to be part of this arena project,” concludes Cardenas.

About Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN):

Businessman and philanthropist Henry Cardenas, a pioneer of entertainment and sports in the United States, founded CMN in 2002. What began as a series of small events at churches and universities in the 70’s has grown into a multi-million-dollar company with over 60 professional staff in its Chicago and Miami offices.

From the beginning Cardenas recognized the power of a massive event and the call of the masses to the need for events that satisfy the emotions and senses.

Today the agenda of artists represented by CMN include Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Chayanne, Becky G, Sech, and many more!

About Cardenas Entertainment and Marketing Group (CEMG):

Henry Cardenas founded CEMG in 2018 in order to bring his passion-project, Arena Bogotá, to life. CEMG will continue to drive Arena Bogotá forward to fulfill its mission, creating a world-class arena the likes of which does not exist in Latin America.

About the cultural and entertainment center Arena Bogotá Calle 80:

Cultural and Entertainment Center Arena Bogotá Calle 80 is the megaproject being developed by businessmen Guillermo Rincon and Jaime Sanabria, where visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of shopping, family entertainment, and gastronomy. The premises will include places to relax, ecological paths, and different locations to host events. Arena Bogotá Calle 80, will also be equipped with a shopping center, bars, cinemas, Arena Imagine (a space designed for children), Arena Market, Happy People (a family club that will have ice skating, bowling, swimming pool, gym, billiards, barbershop, and beauty salon), Arena Fest, and Arena Bogotá.

For more information about CMN and/or Henry Cardenas:
Contact us:
Irma Bueno
1459 W Hubbard St Chicago, Ill 60642
[email protected]
312 492-6424

John J. Sepulveda
CEMG Arena Bogotá
Calle 80 Cota Cundinamarca
[email protected]
+ 57 304 381-2008 / +1 312 934-9733

Miguel Caballero
Chief Financial Officer – Arena Bogota Project
[email protected]
78 SW 7th street
Miami Fl 33130
765 404 1560

Visit:
www.CMNEvents.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CardenasMarketingNet
Twiter: @cmnevents
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmnevents
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Award-Winning Journalist, Anchor and Author Maria Elena Salinas Joins CBS News as a Contributor

July 23, 2019

NEW YORK, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning journalist, anchor and author Maria Elena Salinas is joining CBS News as a contributor, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer. Salinas, one of the most recognizable and respected journalists in the country, most notably served as co-anchor of Univision’s evening news program for more than 30 years.

Salinas will contribute reports across CBS News broadcasts and platforms and will frequently appear on coverage of the run-up to the 2020 election.

“It is an honor to welcome Maria Elena Salinas to the CBS News team,” said Zirinsky. “We look forward to sharing her important voice and journalistic credentials with our audience in a critical time for this country.”

In a career that spans nearly four decades, Salinas has interviewed world leaders and covered virtually every major national and international news event of our time. Her work has earned the top awards presented in broadcasting, including multiple Emmys, a Peabody, Gracie Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism.

Most recently, Salinas was the host of “The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas,” a crime series for Investigation Discovery. She also covered the 2018 presidential election in Mexico for Telemundo.

Salinas contributed to CBS News in 2016, when she reported on the role Hispanics would play in the election for CBS SUNDAY MORNING.

While at Univision, she was co-host of “Noticiero Univision” and co-host of “Aquí y Ahora,” a newsmagazine program for Univision.

A versatile and bilingual journalist, Salinas has interviewed every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter. She is at ease interviewing newsmakers such as Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama and Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, as she is sitting down with Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan.

She was one of the first female journalists in wartime Baghdad. Salinas participated in the 2004 bilingual debate on Hispanic issues and in 2007 co-hosted the first Democratic and Republican presidential candidate forums in Spanish for Univision.

From 2001-2011, Salinas wrote a weekly syndicated column in both English and Spanish. She is also the author of the 2006 autobiography, I Am My Father’s Daughter, Living a Life Without Secrets.

Salinas began her journalism career in 1981 as a reporter, anchor and public affairs host for KMEX-TV, Univision’s affiliate in Los Angeles.

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Azavar Government Solutions Hires Long-time Municipal Audit Expert and Texas Native Ted Kamel

July 23, 2019

CHICAGO, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Azavar Government Solutions has tapped a long-time veteran of municipal audits, Ted Kamel to be the company’s new senior Vice President.

Kamel, a Texas native, will primarily work on developing sales for Azavar’s Local Gov software, which makes it easier for municipalities to collect taxes through automation.

“We are pleased to have Ted join the Azavar team,” said Jason Perry, president of Azavar Government Solutions. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Azavar and we believe he is a great fit for our company.”

Ted Kamel is a native of Tyler, Texas. His public service began in 1984 at age 24 when he was elected the youngest to serve on the Tyler City Council. He served 2 terms including Mayor Pro Tem. He served District 6 in the Texas House for 4 terms from 1991-1999 and he maintained the highest ratings with all business-related groups throughout his tenure.

For the last 12 years, Kamel has been involved in helping cities with revenue discovery and recovery services. Kamel pioneered business friendly hotel audits and blazed a trail for cities large and small with full H.O.T. programs including audits, short term rental discovery, and analysis/administration. He has authored several articles on the impact of a positive pro-active H.O.T. program for cities and has been a regular guest speaker at conferences on the lodging tax issues. As a senior hotel audit manager, Kamel managed 2,700 hotel audits recovering more than $14 million for client cities.

“I am excited about the products and services Azavar offers prospective clients,” Kamel said. “I thank Jason and the entire Azavar team for the opportunity to help communities automate their tax collection by utilizing the Local Gov software.”

To learn more about Azavar Government Solutions and the Local Gov software, log onto www.localgov.org.

Contact: Mike Fus
312-583-0100

SOURCE Azavar Government Solutions

Discovery en Español Travels to Africa With the Revolutionary New Series “SERENGUETI”

July 23, 2019

The new series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa

MIAMI, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español travels to the vast, nearly untouched plains of Tanzania in SERENGUETI, the new innovative series highlighting the majestic animals and their day-to-day lives living together. Created and produced by Emmy®-winner Simon Fuller, and directed and produced by Emmy®-winning wildlife filmmaker John Downer, the six-part series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa. Featuring a lush original score, the groundbreaking production follows the heartwarming stories of a cast of African wildlife over the course of a year, showcasing the dramatic moments that make each day of survival on the Serengeti a feat.

SERENGUETI premieres on Sunday, August 4 at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery en Español with new episodes airing subsequent Sundays. The series will also premiere in English on Discovery Channel.

Soon the season of plenty will begin to fade and food will be harder to come by, putting the animals of the Serengeti to the ultimate test. With new arrivals and unexpected problems, old foes resurfacing and dangerous encounters at nearly every turn, the Serengeti will demand courage from all who call it home. In SERENGUETI the world’s most captivating animals try to survive in the beautiful, demanding lands of Northern Africa, stopping at nothing to protect their offspring and prove their worthiness to their tribe.

From Kali the lioness and Shani the Zebra, to Zalika the Hyena and many more, each species has their own unique story, whether dealing with their enemies or desperately searching for prey. Kali makes a big mistake and is now left completely alone to fend for herself and her cubs– an almost impossible task in the African plains. The series also features Tembo, a young male elephant struggling to take the next step on his journey into adulthood, as well as Nalla, the family matriarch juggling to lead the herd and be a mother. Across the Serengeti, Bakari the Baboon looks to honor the memory of his lost love by fiercely protecting her orphaned child. SERENGUETI gives viewers a front row seat to witness how the animal experience isn’t so different from our own.

Collaborating for the first time, Fuller and Downer worked together on SERENGUETI for several years. Using a photographic and highly stylistic approach, their team employed innovative filming techniques in some of Africa’s most treasured regions, painting the ultimate portrait of survival in this region. Set to the backdrop of original music by Will Gregory with vocals by artists such as Lola Lennox, this television experience combines Africa’s unimaginable beauty with its equally unforgiving brutality, highlighting daily challenges of life on the Serengeti.

This landmark series is created and produced by Fuller and directed and produced by Downer. Nancy Daniels and Howard Swartz serve as executive producers for Discovery. It was made by XIX Entertainment and John Downer Productions and commissioned for BBC TV by Tom McDonald, Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Inc., Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the “Discovery en Español GO” TV Everywhere app (Android: http://bit.ly/2w6Spod iOS: http://apple.co/2fiMNE3, Roku: https://bit.ly/2Js7LxZ and Fire TV: https://amzn.to/2JoGT1P). For more information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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The Home Depot Reports on Companywide Sustainability Progress in Enhanced Responsibility Report; Pledges to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50 Percent by 2035

July 23, 2019

ATLANTA, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® today issued its 2019 Responsibility Report, which details the company’s 2018 progress on its commitment to its three pillars — Operate Sustainably, Focus on People and Strengthen Our Communities, including a commitment to reducing carbon emissions 50 percent by 2035. Additional highlights include:

Operate Sustainably:

In 2018, the world’s largest home improvement retailer set science-based targets to achieve a 40% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2030 and a 50% reduction by 2035
U.S. store energy use decreased 26% compared to 2010, ahead of the company’s stated goal for a 20% reduction in consumption by 2020
Supply chain efficiencies implemented by The Home Depot reduced carbon dioxide intensity by 6% per dollar sold
Under the company’s responsible sourcing policy, The Home Depot conducted 1,362 factory audits and 1,649 follow-up visits in 2018

Focus on People:

The company announced a new goal to invest more than 1 million hours per year over the next five years in training and development to help associates grow their careers
The report also includes additional disclosure on the diversity of its more than 400,000-associate workforce, which was 44% minority and 38% female in 2018
According to the annual Voice of the Associate survey, four out of five associates feel emotionally committed to The Home Depot

Strengthen Our Communities

In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation committed an additional $250 million to veteran causes, taking the total commitment to half a billion dollars by 2025
The foundation also gave nearly $5 million in 2018 to help communities affected by natural disasters
The foundation announced a $50 million commitment to train 20,000 skilled trades men and women by 2028

New to the report this year is the inclusion of 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that align with The Home Depot’s sphere of influence. The report also includes additional charts on materiality touchpoints, progress on stated goals and an ESG transparency chart that highlights The Home Depot’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics from 2016 through 2018.

In addition to these improvements, the report includes detailed information about the company’s diversity and inclusion programs; data security oversight; ethical business practices that extend to global suppliers; Home Depot’s efforts to reduce environmental impact through the products it sells; and the company’s commitment to improving the lives of military veterans, easing the U.S. labor gap and helping victims of natural disasters.

“Our associates, suppliers and customers drive our sustainability success,” said Ron Jarvis, vice president of environmental innovation for The Home Depot. “The 2019 Responsibility Report showcases outstanding examples of our core values – how we work together to create a business that’s inclusive, ethical and sustainable. We continue to challenge ourselves to think innovatively and keep raising the bar for sustainability.”

The report is available as an overview infographic, digital book and PDF on The Home Depot’s corporate newsroom Built from Scratch.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2018, The Home Depot had sales of $108.2 billion and earnings of $11.1 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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