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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's Karla Aspiras Named 'Diversity Champion in IP' by WIPR

Congratulations to Karla Aspiras, Director, Senior Counsel at Tapestry, on being named a 2022 ‘Diversity Champion in IP’ by the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR)!

Environment

Manchester City and Xylem Call on Football Fans To Vote for Young Water Heroes Tackling Global Water Issues

Manchester City Football Club’s global community program, Cityzens Giving, and global water technology leader, Xylem (NYSE: XYL) are calling on football fans to vote for their top project as the Water Heroes Academy returns for a second year.

Environment

Yum China's Science-Based Targets Approved, Aiming for Over 60% GHG Emissions Reduction by 2035

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the Company’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target, making the Company the first restaurant company in China to reach this milestone.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a Lipstick Can Change a Life

A drag queen, charity workers, influencers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community have gathered for our photoshoot in joyful and vibrant energy – all in the name of lipstick.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SEE, ExxonMobil, and Ahold Delhaize USA Collaborate on Groundbreaking Circularity Initiative

Multi-industry engagement will create sustainable value from the recycling of flexible plastics

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Schneider Electric and Microplásticos Work Together To Decarbonize Supply Chain

Schneider Electric and long-time supplier Microplásticos today announced joint efforts to accelerate decarbonization efforts.

Innovation & Technology

How Innovating for Sustainable Food Systems has the Power to Deliver Social Impact

Trane Technologies believes innovation for everyone, by everyone, can turn ideas into a chance at a better future.

Energy

'Moving the Ball Forward' on Clean Energy, Climate Equity

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, known as COP27, has been marked by discord over topics such as the struggle to maintain a commitment to global warming limits.

Innovation & Technology

Illinois Electric Cooperative Selects Ericsson, XtremeLTE To Connect Underserved Rural Communities

Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC), an Illinois-based electric service provider, has selected Ericsson, through its strategic partnership with XtremeLTE, to modernize networks in rural Pike County, Illinois.

Diversity & Inclusion

Part-Time Cashier to Store Manager: Wilbert Slowman Talks Navajo Heritage, Family and Career

Wilbert Slowman was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, a Navajo reservation named after a landmark rock formation that rises 1,583 feet above the earth. Wilbert and his family are proud to be Diné, which is how the Navajo people refer to themselves.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Code Consultation Offers Opportunity To Shape the Future of Sustainability Solutions

ISEAL is updating its Code of Good Practice to drive more effective solutions to sustainability challenges.

Education

TCS Dallas Welcomes Rep. Van Duyne and Area Guidance Counselors to Prepare Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow

On August 24th Tata Consultancy Services welcomed Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and 25 local high school guidance counselors to the TCS Dallas, Texas location.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being

Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Business Saturday: Solutions and Support for Every Small Business

Focused events like Small Business Saturday help drive attention to the 30 million-plus small businesses in the U.S. But research demonstrates support is needed not just on one day, but throughout the year, year after year.

Diversity & Inclusion

IP Women Come Together To Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Forest Sector

Women’s Forest Congress brings a voice to women looking to address the biggest challenges facing forests and the forest sector, today and in the future.

Environment

Benefits of Membrane Filtration Systems for Ambient WFI Production

The shift to membrane-based WFI production can significantly reduce utility use, shrink facility footprint requirements, and help meet corporate sustainability goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Green Collar Aspirations | Featuring Commentary by Acre's Paddy Balfour

With over three-quarters of the region’s youth looking to join the green economy, The EDGE Singapore explore what opportunities lie in sustainability and what skills are in demand.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines' Fleet Renewal

A key way to reduce our jet fuel usage — and therefore our carbon footprint — is to replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft with new, more efficient ones. Since 2013, American has invested more than $24 billion in modernizing our fleet.

Health & Healthcare

10 Tips for Caring for the Family Caregiver

Supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness is important, but it is also critical for caregivers to make time to prioritize their own wellbeing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building a Home in the Heart of Outdoor Learning

Enbridge recently made a $150,000 Fueling Futures donation to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District as part of our commitment to help build vibrant and sustainable communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

Innovation & Technology

COP27: Sustainable Business Can Drive Economic Prosperity In Southern Africa

Regardless of a company’s geographical location, sustainability doesn’t automatically cancel out profits and growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Texas President and CEO Receives Award for Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council.

Events, Media & Communications

COP 27 in Egypt: The United States Is Back at the Table

The Top Stories in ESG this week are about the annual global climate meetings in Egypt – COP 27 (the Conference of Parties), convened by the United Nations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aligning Faith With Finances: A Personal Journey

I stumbled across others in the asset management industry who were trying to express their values through their investments and who were perhaps a little further along the journey of pursuing their faith through the practice of investing.

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