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.
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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Practice: Celebrating Juneteenth, Nurturing Connections

When McKenzie Kerry graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a leadership position in a financial services company was very much on her mind. A business management major, Kerry had long sought out extra opportunities and activities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Juneteenth Reflections From Alkermes' Harold Weekes, Sr. Director, Human Resources

On Monday we commemorate Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day – the anniversary of the freeing of the last enslaved Black Americans, which took place on June 19th, 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

DraftKings Las Vegas Teammates Help Build Beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace

From the support of our DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program, together we successfully built 50 beds for Las Vegas families in need with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and did it in record time!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Good Business: Benefits Beyond Savings

Smart, strategic choices – like how Regions and Pinnacle Group have worked together – can make the difference.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard: Highlights From a Journey To Support Women Entrepreneurs

Kelly Ifill, a former math teacher with an MBA from Columbia Business School, was determined to make banking work for Black entrepreneurs. Working in venture capital after business school, she’d seen how difficult it is for Black entrepreneurs to raise capital.

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Health & Healthcare

Merck is Collaborating To Help Make Cancer Care More Accessible Worldwide

In underserved and under-resourced communities across the globe, from the U.S. to Rwanda, our company is helping patients at risk for and living with cancer access the care they need to stay well and lead fulfilling lives.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Leidos Climbs Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

Leidos jumped to No. 115 on Forbes’ sixth-annual ranking of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, climbing 372 places from its previous spot.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cutting Through the Confusion When Lives Are on the Line

The Town of Superior Fire Department has acquired a new cutting-edge tool—in the most literal sense of the word.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Clorox’s Steps To Reduce Plastic and Other Waste

Clorox’s ESG goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they drive growth and create positive value for our brands, people and communities.

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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Operations - Content Safety

We believe that freedom of expression and the diversity of ideas are fundamental aspects of healthy societies and economies. We also recognize that digital organizations have a responsibility to properly respond to harmful content.

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Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third President & CEO Tim Spence Rang Nasdaq Opening Bell in Honor of Bank’s 165th Anniversary

Over the years, Fifth Third has become synonymous with stability, community impact and innovation.

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Environment

LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Successful Collaborations Providing a New Purpose for Plastic Waste

We believe that this move will lead the industry trend in developing packaging with a smaller environmental footprint while contributing to the country’s future dual carbon development goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Submittable Sweeps Awards Season With Multiple Accolades for Grant Management Software

Submittable, the software company helping thousands of organizations worldwide launch, manage, and measure social impact programs, has begun 2023 with wins across a wide swath of user and industry awards for its leading social impact and employee engagement software.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Connections Matter Most, T-Mobile Is Ready

Because connectivity is critical during and after disasters, T-Mobile is always ready. Summer can bring extreme weather and natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, but the Un-carrier’s emergency response teams have been preparing year-round.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum China’s Flagship One Yuan Donation Program Celebrates Its 15 th Anniversary

For over 15 years, in partnership with the China Rural Development Foundation, Yum China’s One Yuan Donation Program has gone from strength to strength.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Announces Project C Community Commitment Youth Spaces Competition Winner

National Grid announced Brooklyn-based non-profit organization, The Brave House, has emerged as the winner of the company’s inaugural Project C Youth Spaces Competition, after an extensive review process and a community-driven voting period.

Research, Reports & Publications

Digital Transformation and ESG

Honeywell’s chief sustainability officer, Evan Van Hook, and Shelly Kramer, Futurum Research’s principal analyst, join host Mandi McReynolds to discuss the Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI), a quarterly comparison of sentiment and progress on ESG initiatives, and the role.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Celebrates Juneteenth

KeyBank is proud to join communities across the country in recognizing Juneteenth this weekend. For KeyBank teammates, Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous and honest self-reflection, and self-development

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Health & Healthcare

Addressing the Genomics Education Gap

In her role as a genetic counselor and associate director of Medical Affairs at Illumina, Holly Snyder routinely meets with health care providers and medical societies to better understand knowledge gaps and needs for education.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comcast Announces 2023 Impact Report

Comcast released its 2023 Impact Report, which highlights stories of impact and data from its many initiatives to advance digital equity, champion diversity and inclusion, and foster a cleaner environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Recycling Growth for Glass Packaging Among Key Indicators Highlighted in O-I 2023 Sustainability Report

O-I Glass, Inc. announced that it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The content illustrates O-I's continued advancement toward its ambitious sustainability goals.

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Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Industrial Announces Second Story in ‘A Sustainable Year’ Series

CNH Industrial announces the second in a series of stories to be featured in its latest A Sustainable Year publication. This annual magazine charts the Company’s major social and environmental activities as well as its strategic sustainability targets.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports First Responders With $500,000 in Grants for Emergency Preparedness in South Carolina

Duke Energy is preparing as well and stands in support of these communities across South Carolina by announcing $500,000 in microgrants to help increase their resiliency and their ability to help residents prepare.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Announces Its HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Class of 2023 Graduates

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is delighted to announce the successful completion of the 16th cohort of the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program June 14.

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Events, Media & Communications

How To Watch ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ on Thursday, June 22

Ayra Starr and Joé Dwèt Filé join the performer lineup alongside Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste, FINNEAS and Mosimann.

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