The board of directors of Colgate Palmolive Co. has appointed Lorrie Norrington lead independent director, effective March 1, 2023. Norrington has been a member of Colgate-Palmolive’s board since 2015 and is a chair of the company’s nominating, governance, and corporate responsibility committee. She is also an operating partner at Lead Edge Capital LLC and previously …

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The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA), a Division of ISSA, today announced the opening of applications for its annual scholarship. Candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1 of the year in which they would use the scholarship and have an academic record sufficient to be accepted …

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Welcome to the inaugural ISSA Period Project Update. This communication will keep you up to date on the association’s efforts to end period poverty through our advocacy and education. We encourage you to share this information and get others involved with our campaign to advance period dignity. Features ISSA Launches End Period Poverty Campaign The …

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Ecolab Inc. was recently recognized for climate and water leadership by CDP and named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Ecolab received leadership-level rankings from global nonprofit CDP, earning an A- ranking for both climate and water security. This marks the fourth consecutive year of being recognized by CDP for water security and second year …

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Cintas Corp. has reported a fiscal second-quarter revenue of US$2.17 billion, a 13.1% increase from last year’s revenue of $1.92 billion in the same time period. Cintas posted an operating income of $444.9 million compared to $381.2 million in last year’s second quarter. Sales in Cintas’ uniform rental and facility services division, the company’s largest top-line contributor, …

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W.W. Grainger Inc. has appointed Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective January 30. A U.S. Army veteran, Berardinelli-Krantz joins Grainger from Eaton Corp., where she served as senior vice president and deputy chief legal officer. Prior to Eaton, she held senior leadership positions at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and …

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ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has released its Best Practices for Menstrual Care Solutions in Public Restrooms. The document provides cleaning professionals, architects, employers, facility managers, governments, and others with guidelines to create a clean, healthy, and positive restroom experience for customers, employees, and students who menstruate. “ISSA created this document as part of …

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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened public review for the following standards as part of the ANSI 45-day public review period. All comments must be submitted using the appropriate online comment form links listed below no later than the indicated deadlines: Revised draft IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation. …

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ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, announced that the Congressional reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA 5) is included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which passed today. PRIA provides necessary resources to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), which oversees the registration of disinfectants and sanitizers. …

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