ESG News from Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology | U.S. Soy

New Documentary Sheds Light on the Surprising Scope of Soy’s Sustainability Benefits

From food to fuel to plastic, soy is making the Earth more sustainable in thousands of surprising ways. In the years ahead, it might even do the same on Mars.

Environment

Beijing 2022 Pre-games Sustainability Report Outlines Climate Solutions, Development of Winter Sports and Regional Regeneration in China

Beijing 2022 released its Pre-Games Sustainability Report today, detailing the measures implemented to reduce and compensate carbon emissions, protect local ecosystems and create long-term benefits to local communities and economies.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics Receives Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for Sixth Consecutive Year

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it has received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

Diversity & Inclusion

Chevron Earns Top Score for 17th Consecutive Year in Human Rights Campaign 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Chevron has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GoDaddy's National Social Impact Program Expands to Charm City

GoDaddy’s global community and philanthropic program, Empower by GoDaddy, is launching in Baltimore in partnership with Impact Hub Baltimore.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meaningful Investments and Support Keep Small Business Doors Open

Over the last two years, many of us have discovered just how much we depend on small businesses to meet our needs. Whether it’s visiting a nearby diner for a chorizo omelet, calling up your friendly florist to create a bouquet of colorful blooms, or relying on the vital services of a trusted child care provider to nurture our little ones, small businesses are at the heart of our communities.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Partners With CAHS to Expand Bank-On Resources to Returning Citizens Program

KeyBank and The Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) are partnering to expand CAHS’ successful Bank On CT coalition into the greater Hartford area.

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Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2021 Achievements in Social and Environmental Sustainability

Whirlpool Corp’s 110-year anniversary was a year that built on its Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives and a continuation of the commitment to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Begins Delivery of Next Four Homes to West Kentucky Through Innovative Sponsorship Model

Land Betterment Corporation announced that ekō Villages of Hope has begun shipping the next four homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky through its private sponsorship model.

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Innovation & Technology

Smart Chemistry to Improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe

Achieving net zero by 2050 hinges on innovation, some of which will be nearly invisible, hiding in the walls of our houses, in heating and cooling systems, or in the wiring of smart homes.

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Environment

Cummins CEO Makes Case for Climate Action During White House Visit

Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger joined other corporate leaders at the White House Wednesday, January 26, making the case for aggressive action on climate change.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Powering Sustainable Growth: CN Releases Sustainability Report

CN’s 2020 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report reflects the progress made in its ESG initiatives and details key targets for the company’s sustainability journey as it continues to implement its strategic plan.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We recognize the role we play to foster a more inclusive future, including developing the next generation of female leaders at all levels of our organization.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by Human Rights Campaign

In recognition of its inclusive workplace, Dow has been named by the Human Rights Campaign to its 2022 list of the "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality."

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Suppliers Are Funding Economic Opportunity Through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s top supplier donors for 2022 are funding essential to alleviate global poverty. These brands are committed to donating $50,000-$100,000 to alleviate global poverty this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Financial Named One of America's Most JUST Companies

Regions Financial Corp., the parent company of Regions Bank, on Wednesday announced the company has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Fifth Third received a score of 100 for the seventh consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the foremost benchmarking survey measuring policies & practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Events, Media & Communications

The Home Depot Names Ted Decker CEO, Effective March 1, 2022

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward “Ted” Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company’s board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

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Health & Healthcare

HIV in the Time of COVID-19: The Case for Investment

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, we can’t lose sight of another health crisis: the ongoing HIV epidemic.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Work at Acre? - EU

​Acre will be raising a toast this month to celebrate its second anniversary since opening the doors to its Amsterdam office.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Officially Opens Flight Academy and Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class

United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Atlanta

Wells Fargo today announced a $20 million donation to help Atlanta small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets, including property and equipment, and to enable physical upgrades to their facilities. The United Way of Greater Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta, will distribute the funding as a mix of grants and loans in the city, with a focus on Black-owned and other diverse-owned businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lehigh Cement and Enbridge Agree to Advance a CO2 Storage Solution in Alberta

Lehigh is developing North America's first full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) solution for the cement industry at its Edmonton plant, with the goal of capturing approximately 780,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 10th Consecutive Year

For the 10th consecutive year, Ecolab has received a perfect score of 100% on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), designating it as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Named One of The Financial Times' 2022 Diversity Leaders

For the third year running, The Financial Times published its annual index of companies leading the way in diversity. This year Lenovo ranked #23 in the list of hardware manufacturers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Opportunities for Alignment of Sustainability and Financial Reporting Standards

Following confirmation of two senior appointments to the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board GRI has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the newly established body.

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