ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment | Inogen Alliance

How the Paris Olympics Highlighted Critical EHS Issues

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been hot. While the heat has not, thus far, shattered any records, it has brought attention to two EHS issues at the center of this year’s Olympics: Indoor air quality and water safety.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Neighbors Volunteer

There are so many ways to give our time and energy, even in little ways. Volunteering can help our communities grow stronger.

Black & Veatch

Events, Media & Communications

Susan Herman Joins Black & Veatch as New Digital Water Solutions Leader

As the water industry seeks to deploy digital technology to upgrade infrastructure, modernize practices and optimize efficiency in the face of climate change, Black & Veatch has tapped industry leader Susan Herman to be its new digital water solutions leader.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Saken Khokhar to Lead Diversity Alliance for Science

Since 2017, as the supplier diversity manager for Boston Scientific, Saken has increased the company’s partnerships with diverse businesses by more than 200% and has led the company to spend about $1.9 billion on the services of diverse suppliers.

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Health & Healthcare

Merck and Ridgeback's Molnupiravir Receives U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Treatment of High-Risk Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral (MK-4482, EIDD-2801).

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Housing First Rome, a Unique Partnership to End Homelessness in Rome

Having a safe place to call home is more than a necessity: it’s a basic human right. Yet globally, homelessness remains a complex and persistent social issue.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation's Findlay Operations to Support 50th Habitat for Humanity Home Build in Hancock County

Whirlpool Corporation is helping to find solutions to the global housing crisis through a longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity International, which has resulted in donations of $130 million and support for Habitat programs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Listening to the Land

A consistent concern I’ve heard from many farmers over the world is that the general public doesn’t fully understand the business of agriculture, or the steps being taken to protect the environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Quest for Heath Equity

In the coming years, our Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative will continue to provide testing services and information to address critical health issues beyond this pandemic.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Four Puma Kittens Delivered Safely to Memphis Zoo, Courtesy of FedEx

Knowing the kittens would need around-the-clock care for feedings and playtime; and quick transport from Seattle to Memphis, FedEx offered to assist as a part of the company’s FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Recognized at Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Franklin Templeton has been named the winner in Gender Diversity Awards 2021 for the Regional Leaders – US, 50–100 managers category, making the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized by Citywire.

Energy

United, Honeywell Invest in New Clean Tech Venture From Alder Fuels, Powering Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History

United and Honeywell recently announced a joint multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels. The goal of the technologies is to produce fuel that is a 100% drop-in replacement for petroleum jet fuel.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise 2021: A Season of Service

Operation Surprise is about service, community and living the company’s core values.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Providing Clothing, Cleanliness and Comfort

A man approaches the service window of the Essentials Van, a mobile closet that delivers free clean clothes and hygiene products to people in need around Metro Detroit. Though it’s summertime, he’s looking for a pair of pants in preparation for winter.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chevron Shipping Joins Sea Cargo Charter

“The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global standard for reporting shipping emissions that advances the decarbonization of the maritime industry. We are excited to join and partner with Sea Cargo Charter to enhance the transparency and accuracy of reporting which will promote responsible environmental performance,”

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Establishes Charitable Foundation to Provide Additional ekō Relief Homes for Victims of Kentucky Tornados

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) has established a charitable foundation through the Community Foundation of West Kentucky (“CFWK”) to receive donations to broaden their relief efforts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 5: Innovation

Part of the Return on Sustainability Series, this ebook looks at how sustainability practices drive innovation and how companies can effectively use it as a key strategic and tactical advantage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lakeland Polymers Receives 2021 VSC Recycling Award

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, presented the 2021 Recycling Award at its annual meeting to Lakeland Polymers, of Boonton

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Behind the Wheel: the IVECO Solidarity Cargo Makes up for Lost Time

The global pandemic has left in its wake a trail of broken dreams, missed opportunities and lives put on hold. Thankfully, though, stories of hope and happiness are beginning to emerge.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Announces $250,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project

To mark the celebration of Veteran’s Day across the U.S, Verizon has announced that it will donate $250,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

World Federation of Youth Clubs Appoints Three Board Members Broadening Expertise and International Impact

The World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC) supports organizations that care for the well-being of young people, especially those who may not have resources to champion their cause.

Energy

Advancing Energy Transition? Count Your Assets Too!

Understanding the full life cycle of assets should be an integral part of the energy transition. Nilmino Roberts explores the need for a holistic view incorporating good asset management practices when it comes to energy

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families This Holiday Season

FedEx Freight is proud to help military families make memories this holiday season. During one of the busiest seasons to date, the company will deliver trees to a total of 77 military bases this year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $5.2 Million in 2021 Grants

Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced grants of more than $5.2 million in 2021.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving a More Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in 2022

The economic rebound in the wake of the pandemic has been a tale of two recoveries. In the U.S., low-wage earners, especially Black and Hispanic workers, have been hit hardest by pandemic-related job losses.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure in 2022

​​US hybrid workers are (hopefully) closing down their laptops for the winter holidays, but before they do, they should check in with their hardworking IT security teams to make sure everything is buttoned up before heading into the new year.

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