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Dollar General marks Earth Day with Arbor Day Foundation milestone. Five-year partnership drives reforestation, community recovery and sustainability progress across North America. April 22, 2026. 11:08 AM GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - On Earth Day, Dollar General is spotlighting the scale of its environmental efforts, marking five years of partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and highlighting measurable gains in reforestation and habitat restoration. The retailer said the collaboration has restored more than 848 acres of forest and planted more than 434,000 trees across the United States and Mexico. In fiscal 2025 alone, Dollar General planted more than 137,500 trees as part of broader initiatives tied to its "Serving Others" mission and corporate responsibility strategy. The milestone comes as Dollar General continues to position sustainability as a core operational pillar. The company was recently named to USA Today and Statista's America's Climate Leaders 2026 list, reflecting its efforts to balance environmental impact reduction with the needs of its stores and customers. Over the past five years, the company's tree-planting initiatives have increasingly intersected with community resilience and disaster recovery efforts, reinforcing the role of retail in local environmental stewardship. In Nashville, Tennessee, Dollar General partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and CHEP USA to support the restoration of the city's tree canopy after damage from Winter Storm Fern. The effort aligns with Root Nashville's goal to plant 500,000 trees across Davidson County, with expected benefits such as reduced stormwater runoff, improved air quality, and lower urban temperatures. The company has also supported recovery in Bowling Green, Kentucky, after the December 2021 tornadoes. In partnership with the local nonprofit Operation PRIDE, Dollar General helped distribute trees and mulch to residents, contributing to rebuilding and neighborhood revitalization. Internationally, the partnership has expanded to environmental preservation initiatives in Mexico. In 2024 and 2025, Dollar General supported projects to protect the monarch butterfly's habitat near Mexico City, including planting 12,500 trees in key migratory areas. Urban greening has been another focus area. In Miami-Dade County, Florida, Dollar General partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and Million Trees Miami to distribute 250 trees to local residents, supporting efforts to expand tree canopy coverage and improve environmental conditions. Collectively, the initiatives underscore that large-scale retail organizations are increasingly integrating sustainability into corporate strategy and community engagement. For Dollar General, the partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation has become a central vehicle for delivering environmental impact and strengthening ties to the communities it serves.

CHEP certified as 2026 Global Top Employer. Published Jan 15, 2026 * CHEP among 17 companies to achieve Global Top Employer status in 2026 * Highest scoring areas include performance, leadership, work environment, sustainability, ethics and integrity ATLANTA - CHEP has been certified as a Global Top Employer in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year it has held the accreditation. With Top Employer status also retained in four regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America) and across 26 countries, including the U.S. and Canada, this CHEP certification covers 97% of its workforce. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. "Being named a Top Employer reflects the everyday contributions of our people," said Amber Cantu, Vice President of Human Resources, CHEP Americas. "We remain committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, empowered and supported in growing together." CHEP was among only 17 companies worldwide to receive the global certification from Top Employers Institute, which recognizes organizations for outstanding HR policies and practices on a global level. The Top Employers Institute program certifies organizations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six domains across 20 topics such as people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing. CHEP scored highly in areas including performance, leadership, work environment, sustainability, ethics and integrity, highlighting that these practices were consistently implemented. There was also marked advancement across all the main metrics of leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, rewards and recognition and onboarding. "CHEP has demonstrated a rare ability to align its people strategy globally while ensuring meaningful, locally relevant experiences for employees in every certified market - a hallmark of organizations that deliver strong business performance, talent mobility and workforce resilience," said Top Employers Institute CEO Adrian Seligman. "This achievement places CHEP among a select group of employers setting the benchmark for people strategy internationally. We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with them as they inspire excellence across the global HR community." About CHEP CHEP is a global leader in supply chain solutions. Together with producers, manufacturers, retailers and logistics partners, CHEP advances the smart and sustainable movement of goods across more than 60 countries. Powered by its share, repair and reuse network of connected pallets, crates and containers, CHEP helps businesses optimize their supply chains to reduce costs and minimize the environmental impact of their operations. With its operational excellence trusted by the world's top brands, CHEP primarily serves customers in the consumer staples (e.g. dry food, grocery, household products, health and personal care, fresh produce and beverage), retail, automotive and general manufacturing industries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A part of the Brambles Group, CHEP manages ~347 million pallets and containers through a network of 750+ service centers, employing approximately 11,000 people worldwide with its largest operations in North America and Europe. About Top Employer Institute Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in People Practices. Through the Top Employers Program, participating companies can be certified and recognized as an employer of choice. The Certification is awarded to organizations based on the participation and results of the HR Best Practices Survey covering six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. In 2025, Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organizations in 131 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 14 million employees globally.