ESG News from Leading Brands

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy | Lenovo

Celebrating the Importance That Recycling Plays in Securing Our Planet’s Future

As we continue to pave the way towards a more sustainable future, we need to embrace the circular economy in everything we do, helping to reduce waste and emissions.

Education

Otis Furthers STEM Education in China with 160 Scholarships for Female Students

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HSN Raises Awareness for Military Appreciation With Foundation for Women Warriors

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HARMAN: Designing With Purpose Is a Team Sport

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Health & Healthcare

Herding Health Data to Provide Clearer Medical Guidance

5G will have an impact on many industries such as healthcare, manufacturing & financial services. Recently, Keysight Technologies’ Huei-Sin Ee discussed how 5G will be instrumental in supporting connectivity and complex use cases such as telehealth.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Airlines Publishes 2019-2020 ESG Report

The report announces American’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and details the company’s strategy and pathway to achieve this ambitious goal.

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TD Commits to Ambitious Climate Action Plan and Targets Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

TD Bank Group today announced its commitment to a global climate action plan, which includes a target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions associated with its operations and financing activities by 2050, aligned to the associated principles of the Paris Agreement

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Third-generation Bakery Owner Shares Her Race Against COVID-19 to Keep Her Family Business Alive

“We want to be a mainstay here in Los Angeles. she said. “We want to keep sharing our pies with the community. I want my two-year-old grandson to say, ‘Look at what my grandmother did, and my great-great-grandmother did.’”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS News | UPS Recognized by EPA Among Top Environmental Performers with SmartWay Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored UPS with a SmartWay® Excellence Award. The award recognizes industry leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Five FCA Executives Recognized Among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry

Five FCA executives have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American auto industry by Automotive News. This prestigious leadership list “recognizes women who are leaders in the automotive field – those who make major decisions and have significant influence at their companies,” according to the publication.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Environmental Education Foundation Announces 2020 Restoration & Resilience Fund

With support from International Paper and other corporate sponsors, NEEF announces $128,000 in grant funding to support public lands impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

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Education

New Jersey's Camden City School District and Discovery Education Launch New K-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru of America Foundation

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education. Through this new collaboration, all CCSD educators and students will receive access to dynamic digital resources that keep students connected to learning at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place.

Research, Reports & Publications

New IUCN-IOC Guide Demonstrates How Sport Can Benefit Nature in Cities

While sport and nature often occupy and compete for the same green spaces in cities, well-planned sports infrastructure can make positive contributions to urban biodiversity.

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Education

New Jersey's Camden City School District and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru of America Foundation

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education.

Research, Reports & Publications

2020 Reveals the High Cost of Not Investing in Corporate Social Responsibility

In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for greater social justice in 2020 has fueled companies to reexamine their diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and they might take a page from Aflac’s commitment to a diverse workforce.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Verizon Helped Nonprofits Pivot their Marketing Strategies for the Continuing COVID-19 Crisis

As COVID-19 unfolds, many nonprofits find themselves facing an urgent need to revamp their digital marketing strategies to navigate the unprecedented situation. Learn how Common Impact and Verizon helped three nonprofits do just that.

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Environment

Biden-Harris Victory Is a Win for Our Health, Planet, Our Economy and Our Future

Ceres stands ready to work with new administration to build back better from Covid-19, advance a more equitable, just and sustainable future, and welcome the U.S. back into the global Paris Climate Agreement

Social Impact & Volunteering

FREE WEBINAR: Measuring the Social Impact of Volunteerism, How to Develop - and Measure - High Leverage Projects

Common Impact and True Impact will hold a free webinar for CSR and nonprofit professionals on new ways to measure the impact of volunteerism - Thursday, November 12 at 12pm ET.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Flowserve Takes Strides Toward a More Sustainable Future

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sustainability in Action at CNH Industrial Facility in Fargo

When it comes to sustainability, CNH Industrial believes in leading by example. Its facility in Fargo, North Dakota is translating CNH Industrial’s company-wide sustainability commitments into local, on-the-ground results that are focused on community support, energy and environmental initiatives.

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Research, Reports & Publications

INFOGRAPHIC: Funding Energy & Sustainability in the New Normal

In a recent survey, companies reported that their energy & sustainability goals are moving forward despite disruption. But financial constraints may be hiding under the surface...

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AI4ALL Virtual Summer Camp Thrived with ON Semiconductor's Help

STEAM/STEM Day, which falls annually on November 8, celebrates the importance of strong science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Invests $50 Million in Black and Latinx-Led Venture Capital Funds

"By directing our dollars to investors from underrepresented communities, we're supporting their investment in Black and Latinx entrepreneurs at the earliest stages. We're honored to support this outstanding group of venture capitalists as we seek to bring more equity to the fundraising process."

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Releases Final 2020 Dates for Resourceful CEU Series

Mohawk Group announced today the return of four of its popular continuing education presentations as part of the final installment of its Resourceful CEU Series for the calendar year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Words of Wisdom from Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon employees volunteered their time to speak with high school juniors and seniors from schools across South Los Angeles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC and Dow Reward Climate Leadership in Sport

The winners were announced today at the sixth IOC Sustainability Session, which took place virtually as part of the annual IF Forum.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEOs Join With Peer Leaders of the World's Largest Companies to Discuss Accountability in Stakeholder Capitalism

Not taking their eyes off of their commitment to provide stability in an uncertain world, 20 leading corporate CEOs gathered virtually with Brian Moynihan, Chairman & CEO, Bank of America, for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© (CECP) first session of the Virtual Board of Boards Series.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Stands Out as Sole Spirits Company in India To Make the Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2020 List

Bacardi prides itself on attracting bright and dynamic individuals that think of each other as family and regard the business as their own. Leadership is invested in inspiring, developing, and engaging its talent through innovative learning programs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alaffia Donates $25,000 to Alleviate Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty Is Unnecessary Project includes Alaffia, a returning $25,000 Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund member.

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  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  2. Performance
    Prioritizing ethics, economic contribution, operational excellence, integrity, and accountability in all we do.

  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  4. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

  5. Education
    Our technology is playing a vital role in helping educators inspire students and boost achievement. Learn more here.

  6. Investing in Society
    Developed from CECP’s original research; findings from the 2017 Giving in Numbers Survey, conducted in association with The Conference Board; and...

  7. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...

  8. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...

  9. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...

  10. Focus on People
    We are focusing on our people through strengthening our business by embracing our differences, doing the right thing when helping our communities, and...

  11. Healthy Communities
    Programs and campaigns to improve access to affordable, quality healthcare and awareness about critical health issuesEfforts to help combat opioid...

  12. Going Further Together
    At T. Rowe Price, our collaborative culture and respecting and valuing differences at work allows associates to work with others who share a spirit of...

  13. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

  14. Fifth Third Day
    Fifth Third Bank has recognized 5/3 on the calendar as Fifth Third Day since 1991, and since 2012 the Bank and its employees have worked toward a...

  15. Sappi North America Award Recognitions
    As a a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, and innovator in sustainability, Sappi North America is...