Walmart Creates Industry First by Introducing Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain Finance Program

BENTONVILLE, Ark., LONDON, HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2021 — Walmart today raised the bar on climate action by creating a supply chain finance program that not only enables greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, but for the first time, uses science-based targets to do so in a way that aims for a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway.

Working alongside HSBC and CDP, the program will help Walmart’s private brand suppliers – particularly small and medium-sized businesses – by introducing enhanced standards, tools and capacity building to help them upskill and in turn align their operations with transparent sustainability objectives.

The announcement marks a key next phase in Walmart’s journey to avoid 1 billion metric

IllumiNative and Netflix Partner Up to Support Indigenous Producers

The newly-created IllumiNative Producers Program will provide seven early and mid-career Indigenous producers with a year-long training program to help advance their trajectories in the industry

Tulsa, OK (December 7, 2021) - Today, Native woman-led nonprofit organization IllumiNative and Netflix announced the launch of the IllumiNative Producers Program, a year-long program that will support a cohort of seven early and mid-career Indigenous producers. Throughout the program, the fellows will develop a current project, attend monthly workshops, and have access to network-building opportunities with their cohort as well as mentors and leaders in the industry. Fellows will also receive a $25,000 stipend to support their work, and creative feedback and mentorship as they develop their project.

The program will begin in April of 2022 with a digital intensive where the

Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today announced Leadership changes and appointments within various departments of the Company.   

Operational Leadership
Justin Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President Operational Strategy & Design, where he will lead the airline's modernization and operational improvements in this newly created role. Jones previously served as the Vice President Technical Operations Planning and Performance, where he was responsible for Contract Services, Heavy

Union Pacific Announces Climate Action Plan to Achieve Its GHG Emissions Reduction Targets and Commits to Net Zero Target

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad today published its first comprehensive climate action plan outlining its approach to driving innovative climate action and responding to emerging risks affecting the rail industry, as well as announced its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

"As the world takes action to address climate change, Union Pacific is taking thoughtful and deliberate steps to improve our environmental footprint," said Lance Fritz,

Bombshells Opens 11th Location in Arlington to Kick Off Dallas & Houston Expansion

DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the pro-football season in full swing, military-themed Bombshells Restaurant & Bar announced "Opening Day" of a new location at 11 AM today in Arlington to kick off its expansion in Dallas and Houston.

The new Bombshells in Arlington, TX at 701 N. Watson Road (off State Highway 360) is a subsidiary of Houston-based RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK). This

Mariotti, Pollini Ashenaffi golden on final day of 2021 Junior Pan American Games

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CALI, Colombia, December 5, 2021 - Sarah Mariotti of San Diego, Calif./Emerald City Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics and Nayenne Pollini Ashenaffi of Reseda, Calif./Rhythmic Academy of Los Angeles each secured gold on the final day of gymnastics competition at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games Sunday at the Coliseo El Pueblo in Cali, Colombia. In all, U.S. gymnasts claimed six medals during rhythmic apparatus finals, bringing the American total to 29 across the artistic, trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics disciplines.

Pollini Ashenaffi took the top spot on the hoop apparatus with a 21.050,

All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas

Automaker rolls all-new Tundra off the line and readies for first-ever Tundra hybrid; celebrates with $650,000 in donations to community partners

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX).

Together with its 3,200 employees and special guests, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, TMMTX celebrated the