ESG News from Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

A Message from Ralph Andretta, President and CEO of Alliance Data

It is a great feeling when you set an organization in the right direction and the momentum starts to build. That spirit is energizing Alliance Data as we redefine our identity and vision, and embark on a renewed strategy in 2021 and beyond.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Opening the Lines of Communication

Standing 245 feet high above Pineland is Sabine County’s newest emergency management tool. It’s a communication tower that gives local first responders—for the first time—complete coverage of Sabine County and beyond.

Events, Media & Communications

Join the 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit on October 14th

Join the 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit on Oct 14th, a half-day global summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Aspen Institute, featuring closing remarks by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Crisis Response: Re-imagining Humanitarian Communications and Connectivity to Optimize Social Impact

Cisco has a strong legacy of leading the private sector in responding to crises around the world – especially when it comes to leveraging technology. Now we’re bringing together two existing teams to optimize our social impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corp and Bauknecht Brand Work Quickly, Donate 600 Kitchen and Laundry Appliances to Germany's Flooded Communities

When a tidal wave left massive flooding and devastation in the western region of Germany, Whirlpool Corporation and its brand Bauknecht quickly teamed with the German Red Cross (DRK) to aid affected communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Are Citizen Philanthropists - Connecting Community and Career

Every waterfall begins with a single drop of water. That’s the idea behind VMware’s Citizen Philanthropy approach to giving—VMware’s impact in the community is the result of the collective actions of VMware people.

Innovation & Technology

How Clean Is Your Air, Really?

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) – a global climate innovator – is making it easier to understand and optimize home comfort, including the quality of air in your home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Nonprofit is Empowering Kids Around the World With Books in Mother Tongue Languages

Ndiwa’s latest book, “Go Stella Go!,” tells the story of a girl who wants to become an engineer and explores the changing perceptions of girls and their abilities.

Environment

Solving for a Carbon Neutral Future

At Pentair we recognize our opportunity to contribute to global efforts for carbon neutrality by reducing emissions within our own operations as well as through delivering innovative solutions to help our customers achieve their carbon goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

OLA and PRIDE Alliance PBRGs teamed up to host an empowering storytelling forum

Saliendo! Our OLA and PRIDE Alliance PBRGs teamed up to host an empowering storytelling forum featuring BristolMyersSquibb employees reflecting on their coming out journeys within Hispanic & LatinX communities.

Education

T-Mobile Announces Four $15K Grand Prizes to Teens With World-Changing Ideas

This week, teams of young changemakers from ages 13-18 gathered at T-Mobile's HQ in Bellevue, Wash. for the company’s third Changemaker Challenge Lab.

Events, Media & Communications

Applications Now Open for Black & Veatch's Climate Tech Accelerator Program

Global engineering leader Black & Veatch is proud to announce that applications are now open for its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator program, an innovative 12-week virtual program that provides funding and support to startup companies on the cutting edge of climate technology.

Environment

Video Highlights Electrolyzers' Potential to Address World's Climate Challenges

Cummins Inc.’s HyLYZER electrolyzer, the cornerstone of the largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system in operation in the world, is the star of a new video explaining how its ability to produce hydrogen is a beacon for a low-carbon future.

Energy

All About Battery Storage

All about battery storage. Learn how this zero-carbon energy source works, its history and future while Duke Energy builds more renewables

Health & Healthcare

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Becomes Supporter of RecyClass

HPRC is pleased to announce we are now a supporter of RecyClass, a comprehensive cross-industry initiative that works to advance plastic packaging recyclability and to establish a harmonized approach towards recycled content calculation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Verizon Brings Together Major Fortune 500 Companies to Launch Women's Colab

To help women re-enter the workforce and realize their career ambitions, Verizon and its partners today launched Women’s CoLab, an initiative providing women with essential resources to help them achieve success in an increasingly digital economy.

Energy

Rule Your Attic: Insulate Your Home to Save Energy and Stay Comfortable

One of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to seal and insulate your home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VELUX Extends Partnership With Schneider Electric to Accelerate Decarbonization Strategy

Fantastic to announce that VELUX is extending their partnership with Schneider Electric to build it’s accelerated decarbonization strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Launches the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact

The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is launching the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact; an inclusive and collaborative initiative focused on galvanizing climate action in Georgia.

Health & Healthcare

Providing Psychological First Aid Training for First Responders

An earthquake in Haiti, an explosion in Beirut, a global pandemic—all too often, emergencies like these dominate the headlines. Images of razed buildings or crying loved ones, accompanied by what can seem like an ever-increasing death toll, highlight the obvious physical devastation these emergencies can cause.

Sustainable Development Goals

PSE&G Details EV Infrastructure Plan to Reach Net Zero in NJ by 2030

Kim Hanemann, president and COO of public utility PSE&G, joined Cheddar’s "Opening Bell" to talk about the energy company’s commitments to sustainability, renewability, and implementation in New Jersey

Diversity & Inclusion

Stellantis Reinstates Domestic Partner Benefits for Non-bargaining Unit U.S. Employees

Stellantis today announced its decision to reinstate domestic partner benefits for all eligible employees, effective January 1, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 2: Inclusion

In the second edition of our podcast series, Prabu Natarajan, SAIC Chief Financial Officer, leads the discussion on inclusion with his colleagues April Swain, Joe Winthrop, and Ben Wanjara.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Emory to Get $5 Million Gift to Boost Primary Care Doctors in Georgia

The Emory University School of Medicine is getting a financial shot in the arm to help relieve the effects of a shortage of primary care doctors in Georgia.

Environment

Business Sustainability Risk and Performance Index 2021: Insights From Global Supply Chain Ratings

In its fifth edition, the Sustainability Risk and Performance Index: Insights from Global Supply Chain Ratings examines the sustainability performance of more than 46,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis during the period 2016-2020 and provides critical insights into sustainability trends across diverse regions and industries.

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