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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Ways Corporate Volunteerism Will Change Your Business

How can corporate volunteerism help keep your employees engaged in their work, connected to the team and eager to remain with your company? Here are a four key motivations Points of Light leans into when working with corporate partners.

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Innovation & Technology

In the Field With Bennamann & the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG Prototype

The New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG Pre-Production Prototype arrives through the strength of CNH Industrial’s partnerships with experts in clean energy.

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Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions’ Residential Division Is Awarded Custom Contract in North Alabama

ekō Solutions’ Residential Division is awarded custom contract which will include extensive customization options for its shipping container-based homes.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At Booster, Bold Is in Our DNA

Booster has been bold from the start, unwavering in the face of complications and obstacles, confident their moxy and hard work could power them through. Now, boldness is one of their six core values. Here are some ways that value shines through.

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Energy

Entergy Provides Update on Its Progress to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Entergy is taking additional actions on climate change while maintaining our commitment to safely providing reliable, affordable and cleaner energy for customers and communities.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Organizations Join IWBI Membership Program, Set the Pace for 2023

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, a global initiative that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Data and 2023

CSRHub's CTO and Co-founder Bahar Gidwani reflects on the ESG data industry growth of 2022 and shares his predictions for ESG data in 2023.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Continues To Receive High Marks for Environmental Transparency

For the third consecutive year, Southern Company earned a score of A- for its 2022 CDP Climate Change Disclosure, demonstrating leadership for the North American region and thermal power generation sector.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating a Decade of Community Connection in Historic Cleveland

When Daniel Lewis walked through the doors of PNC Fairfax Connection with his grandfather as a 15-year-old, he didn’t know how that first visit would shape his passion for cooking and lead him onto a path toward the culinary career of his dreams.

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Environment

A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), a luxury brand multiline retailer, recently launched its first ESG strategy, which addresses climate and advances the overall sustainability of the retail segment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

Medtronic has been named to the 2023 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, for its commitment to serving its employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.

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Events, Media & Communications

Global Electronics Council Names Bob Mitchell New CEO

Bob comes from the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) where he has served as Vice President, Human Rights and Environment since 2016. He has previous experience with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE).

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Forester Completes Intensive and Prestigious Agforestry Program

Rayonier Forest Engineer III, Colton Cooley, shares his personal experience as an AgForestry Leadership Program participant. The program is designed to cultivate leaders within Washington State who work in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resource industries.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Our Passions Fuel Our Future

The end of the year is calendar time for Sofidel, a global leader in the production of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, particularly well-known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers

IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030.

Innovation & Technology

Why Qualcomm Is the True Leader in 5G – A Story of Foundational Inventions

For over 30 years, Qualcomm has led the world in inventing cellular technology and, along the way, has built the most important 5G IP portfolio, as well as the most successful licensing business in the wireless industry.

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Green Infrastructure

LanzaJet Gains Altitude With Significant Project Funding

Founded by Bill Gates in 2015, Breakthrough Energy recently announced it will grant its first Catalyst project funding to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels SAF plant in Soperton, Georgia.

Energy

Empowering Women Toward a Clean Energy Future

Perhaps the biggest challenge along Southern California Edison’s path to a clean energy future is making sure the electric grid is ready to handle the rapid electrification of transportation, buildings and other sectors of the economy.

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Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Taps Healthcare Operations Veteran To Lead Growing Organization as Executive Director

The Seleni Institute, a leading maternal mental health clinic and training institute, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seema Bajaj as executive director amid a growing demand for the organization’s clinical services and training curriculum.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Listed in Top 20, Ranks First in Industry of JUST 100

Trane Technologies is ranked 18th on the 2023 JUST 100 list, named first in the Building Materials & Construction industry, and ranked as the best company in the industry for communities and workers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Opens Its Annual Corporate Inclusion Index Survey for 2023 Participation

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, the country's premier Hispanic corporate advocacy organization, is opening its annual survey of Fortune 500 companies to measure Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Volunteers Give Back to Local Communities This Holiday Season

In celebration of the season of giving, Aramark volunteers were busy in December, helping to support organizations in their local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Partners With EcoVadis to Assess Suppliers’ Sustainability Performance

Sappi Limited has partnered with EcoVadis to benchmark and assess the sustainability practices of Sappi’s suppliers and encourage their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

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Environment

Breaking New Ground: CNH Industrial’s Straw Management Solution in India

The district eliminated all stubble burning by the end of the first year. Farmers quickly understood the benefits when they stopped this practice – reduced pollution, increased yield, and new income generation through the sale of their straw to power plants for renewable energy.

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