ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment

Carnival Corporation Announces Significant Sustainability Achievements

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today released its 14th annual sustainability report detailing meaningful progress in its six sustainability focus areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One Precious Life Inspires Loved Ones To Give Back to Those Who Care for the ‘Whole Heart of Your Family’

Grant Gossling was a vibrant child with a “cheeser” smile that he shared with everyone who was in his orbit. But in a moment, the smile turned to tears — an immediate signal that something was wrong.

Events, Media & Communications

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Impacts of Climate-Related Risk and Reporting Requirements

At the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Great Audit Minds (GAM) conference, Baker Tilly risk advisory partner Mallory Thomas discusses the business impacts of climate-related risk and reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Receives 11th Consecutive "Outstanding" Rating from the OCC on Community Reinvestment Act Exam

KeyBank has earned its 11th consecutive "Outstanding" rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) exam. KeyBank has maintained a rating of "Outstanding" from the OCC for 11 consecutive review periods.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ancestry® Underscores Corporate Responsibility Progress & Commitments in Annual Impact Report

Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, published its third annual Impact Report, outlining the company’s corporate responsibility approach and highlighting progress in three core areas

Events, Media & Communications

Expand Your Network & Hear From Corporate Leaders at Network Effect: Mondelez

Brands are exploring key questions: What sustainability factors do consumers prioritize? In what ways can brands leverage sector-wide collaboration for sustainability? And, what innovations can we expect in the future?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Crown Holdings Secures Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody Certification (CoC) for Mexican Operations

Crown Holdings, Inc. has received the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Mexican operations—the latest addition to a series of responsible sourcing credentials around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Agricultural Sector Continues To Grow in Female Representation

CNH has been committed to supporting women like Claire and Catherine to find their feet in the agriculture industry, championing gender diversity in agriculture and fostering more pathways for greater representation.

Events, Media & Communications

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green Celebrates the Environment With Afternoon Full of Family-Friendly, Arts Programming

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green returns to one of Houston’s most sustainable parks on Saturday, April 20 from 12-5 p.m.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Donates Surgical Equipment to Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital

Gildan, a leading apparel manufacturer, is pleased to share that it has donated advanced surgical equipment, valued at over U.S. $230,000, to the newly renovated pediatric operating room at the Mario Catarino Rivas regional hospital (HMCR) today.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours Recognized for Sustainability Achievements at the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit

Last week, at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit in Washington, D.C., Chemours' representatives, Catherine Collison and Josie Stoner, accepted two Better Plants Awards on behalf of the company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saving Lives Beyond Medicine With Eli Lilly

At the heart of Eli Lilly's purpose lies a deep understanding: their insulin is more than just a product—it’s essential for peoples’ health and survival.

Events, Media & Communications

Where Is Your Company on the Nature-Positive Journey?

From external regulatory pressures to internal corporate commitments, there is a myriad of reasons why a company may begin thinking about its dependencies and impacts on nature.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group Earns Silver Medal From EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Antea Group is excited to announce that we have been awarded a 2023 Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Research, Reports & Publications

LyondellBasell Demonstrates Progress Toward Industry Leadership in 2023 Sustainability Report

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today published its annual sustainability report titled, Everyday Sustainability

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scotch-Brite Continues To Build Sustainability Into Its Greener Clean Products

In continued efforts to design solutions that help advance a global circular economy, the brand has expanded its cleaning tools containing recycled content and plant-based materials, again without sacrificing durable cleaning power.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story – Jessica Clow

I began working at Quest Diagnostics in December 2020. Having recently moved from Maryland to New York, I was looking to start a new career but wasn’t sure what that was.

Education

Lenovo’s Partnership With Solve Education! Foundation Underscores the Transformative Power of High-Quality Learning Opportunities

At Lenovo, we believe access to high-quality educational opportunities for every child around the world is critical to the betterment of society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boston Bound: DICK'S Sporting Goods Surprises Three Deserving Runners With Entry Bibs for the Boston Marathon

DICK’S worked with its partner, the B.A.A., to identify three deserving athletes from the Boston area who have qualified but never run in the Boston Marathon and offer them race bibs, giving them the opportunity to achieve their long sought-after goal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Earns Top Spot As Most Culturally Inclusive Brand of 2023

Established by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) recently awarded The Home Depot as #1 on their list of Most Culturally Inclusive Brands of 2023.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Integrated Approach to Medication Adherence

The failure to take medications as prescribed is associated with adverse health outcomes and rising healthcare costs. Walgreens Boots Alliance strives to improve medication adherence by addressing systemic barriers to care.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines, Make-a-Wish® and Disney Host Wish Flight in Support of 28 Children Battling Critical Illnesses

American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kingsport Pollinator Gardens Receive Keep America Beautiful Innovation Award

A network of pollinator gardens — the brainchild of an Eastman engineer — has been recognized by Keep America Beautiful with a 2023 Innovation Award, one of only 10 presented across the country.

Green Infrastructure

Required Water System Update: Resilience Assessments and Plans

A record 28 “billion-dollar” weather and climate disasters struck the U.S. in 2023, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), causing an estimated $92.9 billion in damages.

Research, Reports & Publications

US Entrepreneurs Skew Older Than Counterparts in the UK

Microbusiness owners in the U.S. skew older than those in the U.K. In the U.S., 63% of microbusiness entrepreneurs are Generation X (age 40-54) or baby boomers (age 55+), compared to 49% in the U.K., where millennials (age 25-39) take the lead.

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