ESG News from Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Extends Memorandum of Understanding With Beca to Provide Greater Breadth of Solutions Across Australia, New Zealand

Beca and Black & Veatch expand their collaboration to deliver a greater breadth of sustainability and decarbonisation solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands’ Road to 100,000 Restaurants Starts With People

It’s not hyperbole to say no restaurant group on record has grown as fast as Yum! Brands is currently. The Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger owner opened roughly 8,700 locations in the past two years.

Energy

Duke Energy Unveils Kentucky’s Largest Utility-Scale Rooftop Solar Site at Amazon Air Hub

Duke Energy customers in Northern Kentucky are benefiting from additional clean, renewable solar energy as a result of a new utility-scale rooftop solar project now generating power for area homes and businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Disability Inclusion

HAVING DEVOTED HER ENTIRE CAREER TO DEI WORK, SHANI BIRD HAS LED DEI EFFORTS AT MARLBOROUGH, MA-HEADQUARTERED BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SINCE 2018. IN HER CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF DEI, BIRD STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT BOSTON SCIENTIFIC IS A PLACE WHERE THE BEST TALENT CAN THRIVE.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Reports Nearly 25% Increase in Community Tree Plantings, Distributions Last Fiscal Year

The Arbor Day Foundation reports a 25% increase in community trees planted and distributed over the last fiscal year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From McDonald’s Crew to Franchisee: How Juan Marquez Created His Own American Dream

McDonald’s Franchisee Juan Marquez has always been able to see the next opportunity in front of him. But it’s his drive and dedication that have propelled him through a lifelong career with McDonald’s.

Environment

Gildan’s Science-based Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi

Gildan is pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the Company's 2030 near term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.

Energy

Case Study: Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center

A premier shipping facility meets today’s energy needs while advancing our vision for a net-zero future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named as One of the Best Employers for Women in America by Forbes

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Women in America. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Environment

AEG Germany Diverts More Than 1.1 Million Single-Use Plastic Cups From Landfills

Since the launch of its new in-house washing and reusable cup program in February in partnership with Levy Restaurants, AEG Germany has diverted more than 1.1 million single-use plastic cups from landfills in its first six months of operations.

Environment

Antea Group Contributes to Environment Analyst’s “Corporate Guide: Accelerating Your ESG Transition”

Antea Group is proud to announce our contribution to “Corporate Guide: Accelerating your ESG Transition” published by Environment Analyst.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pension Plans Increase Focus on ESG Investing for a Sustainable Future

The rise of ESG investing has caused a paradigm shift in the industry. Standardization and data automation will play an integral role in ESG reporting, thus driving transparency and informed decision-making.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences Announces Its Largest Commitment to Health Equity for Australian and Canadian Indigenous Communities

Gilead Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced its largest commitment to health equity for Australian and Canadian Indigenous communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Fragrant World of a Bath & Body Works Intern

I was a high school senior during the start of the pandemic, graduating high school and starting my college experience masked up in almost an entirely virtual world.

Sustainable Development Goals

From Ambition to Action: Owens Corning Moves To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Taking the position that manufacturers must step into a lead role in combating climate change, Owens Corning has committed to make dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T-Mobile Brings New Stores and Jobs to North Carolina

With an expanding local presence in North Carolina, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities throughout the state.

Green Infrastructure

Eaton Unveils Industry-First Approach To Simplify and Accelerate Fleet EV Charging, Reducing Installation Time by 40%

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced a game-changing new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures.

Environment

Earth Overshoot Day 2023: Reversing the Clock for a Sustainable Future

Today is Earth Overshoot Day 2023, a stark reminder that we have already used up all the resources on our planet for the current year. According to National Footprints and Biodiversity Accounts, this year’s alarming milestone falls five days later than last year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

One of the World’s Tallest Buildings, Iconic Taipei 101 Achieves WELL Core Certification at Platinum Level With Top Scores

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Taipei Financial Center Corporation, announced that the globally-recognized landmark superstructure has achieved WELL Core Certification at the Platinum level, the highest tier of WELL achievement for prioritizing human health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis: The Home Depot Foundation Forms a Multi-Organization Partnership for Skilled Trades Training and Home Construction

Since 2018, The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute (HBI) have partnered to provide free skilled trades training and certification to separating service members on or near 10 military bases, including Fort Cavazos, through the Path to Pro program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Win-Win-Win of Skills-Based Volunteering

At work, no one wants to feel like a cog in a machine. People are more engaged and inspired when they can leverage their unique talents and skills to do their job. Though it’s a different type of work, the same is true for volunteering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Public Affairs Spotlit at AAFA Traceability and Sustainability Conference

Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, SAC Senior Director of Public Affairs, was a key speaker in a critical discussion on due diligence at the AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference on July 26th in Boston, MA.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Otis Continues Longstanding Special Olympics Support

Continuing a more than 30-year global tradition of giving back through the Special Olympics, Otis proudly sponsored the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

Innovation & Technology

ESG Considerations for Data Centers: Leading the Way to a Sustainable Digital Future

In this blog, we will break it down and show you how to improve the “E,” the “S,” and the “G” of your data center for greater performance and improved resiliency.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LyondellBasell Completes Acquisition of Mepol Group

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) has completed the acquisition of Mepol Group, a manufacturer of recycled, high-performing technical compounds located in Italy and Poland.

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