ESG News from Leading Brands

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Forestland

Environment | U.S. Soy

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.

Education

Skill Building: Research Office Offering Memorial Community Free Access to IBM Digital Program

As technology advances and industries evolve, skill building is integral to any student or professional’s toolkit.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Operational Resilience

Our Operational Resilience function orchestrates the Company’s emergency operations, business resilience, IT incident response and IT service resilience disciplines.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bringing Financial Education to the Heart of a Los Angeles Community

The U.S. Bank Magnolia Place Financial Education Center is designed to provide a welcoming environment for individuals and families with limited access to financial education and services who are looking to expand their knowledge and work toward financial stability.

Environment

IBM: Creating, Enhancing, and Restoring Habitats To Support Biodiversity

By the end of 2023, IBM established 70 pollinator gardens across 26 countries, surpassing the goal of 50.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of Its Sports Matter Program With New $2 Million Grant Initiative

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation announced a new $2 million grant initiative in honor of the 10 year anniversary of its Sports Matter Program. The year-long initiative is funded by DSG's giveback program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Good for the Great Outdoors With Johnson Outdoors

"If a check would fix the problem, I would've written that check already," said Sam Johnson, founder of Johnson Outdoors. These words embody the company's ethos founded with a reverence for nature and a commitment to its preservation.

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Education

Whirlpool Corporation Hosts Youth Solutions, Inc. Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) From Benton Harbor High School for Hands-On “Grill Empire” Simulation

Whirlpool Corporation recently hosted 30 youths with Youth Solutions, Inc. Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) from Benton Harbor High School to participate in a hands-on "Grill Empire" simulation.

Green Infrastructure

SCS Standards Releases SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-Products

SCS Standards is pleased to announce the publication of SCS-115, Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Applegate Farms LLC Announces $50,000 Support American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund

In its commitment to supporting the next generation of farmers, APPLEGATE®, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, has announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) in a $50,000 donation to the AFT’s Brighter Future Fund.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma Greener Products & Solutions Program Recognized as Top Project in Environmental Impact Category by 2024 Environment+Energy Leader Awards

In the Environmental Impact category, MilliporeSigma’s Greener Products & Solutions program was recognized as a Top Project by the 2024 Environment+Energy Leader Awards.

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Energy

Pioneering Sustainable Trade: DP World Implements Charging Station for Electric Trucks at Peru’s Port of Callao

This initiative makes Callao the first port terminal in Latin America to feature this type of infrastructure, promoting decarbonization, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank for Clean Energy Initiative

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region has received a grant of $300,000 from KeyBank. The funds will help support clean energy/clean tech career preparation courses to equip young adult job seekers to pursue green economy-related careers in the rapidly growing sector.

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Education

Elanco's ‘Parvo is Poop’ Campaign Unleashes Awareness and Action on National Parvo Awareness Day

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today unleashed a multi-faceted educational campaign – declaring today as the first-ever National Parvo Awareness Day, aimed at bringing awareness to this devastating and often-fatal puppy disease.

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Energy

Atlantic City Electric Customers Experienced Company’s Most Reliable Service, Thanks to Electric Grid Performance and Resiliency Enhancements

Atlantic City Electric’s efforts to reinforce the local energy grid, add new technology and smart devices and target projects to increase resiliency against more frequent and impactful weather events, resulted in customers experiencing the lowest frequency of electric outages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane® Honored With Environment + Energy Leader Award for Energy Innovation

Trane® - by Trane Technologies has received “Top Project of the Year Award for Energy Innovation” in the 2024 Environment + Energy Leader (E+E Leader) Award program for its decarbonization-focused program with the State of New Mexico.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Employees Celebrate Earth Day

On Earth Day and every day, we work to practice environmental stewardship around the globe.

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Environment

Earth Day: How We’re Helping Our Social and Environmental Systems Heal and Thrive

Earth Day was founded in the United States on April 22, 1970, to mark the emergence of the modern environmental movement, and it inspired more than 20 million Americans to take action.

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Environment

US News & World Report Publishes Op-Ed From Arbor Day Foundation CEO

Arbor Day Foundation CEO discusses why climate solutions need to go beyond carbon capture in new op-ed published by U.S. News & World Report.

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Environment

Keysight Technologies: Earth Day 2024

As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2024, the theme “Planet vs. Plastics” highlights one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, with harmful consequences for ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.

Education

In Nebraska and Elsewhere, FFA Cultivates Career-Ready Students for the Agricultural Sector

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Environment

Pacific Mammal Research Uses Grants To Study Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea

A young girl with a dream to work with dolphins grew up and is now leading research to support conservation efforts of harbor porpoises and harbor seals in the Salish Sea of the Pacific Northwest.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Environment+Energy Leader Awards 2024 Winners Announced

Announcing the Winners of the 2024 E+E Leader Awards! Join us in celebrating Earth Day with a showcase of 63 product and project innovations from around the globe that set new sustainability and energy efficiency standards. Congratulations to all our E+E Leader winners!

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence In Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards.

Sustainable Development Goals

Beyond Plastic: Logitech’s Innovation Approach to Alternative Materials

Kicking off with Earth Day, this first article in a three-part series invites readers to learn how Logitech’s design innovation culture is pushing next-level solutions with Design for Sustainability.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Climate Central and Nielsen Release Climate Report: Connecting the Dots

A new report from Nielsen and Climate Central explores how and when local television news discussed climate change when covering recent extreme weather events.

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