ESG News from Leading Brands

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AI in 2025

Events, Media & Communications | Gen Digital Inc.

AI in 2025: Gen's Policy Recommendations for U.S. Leadership

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken significant steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Efforts have been focused on accelerating AI innovation while curbing the flow of advanced technologies to geopolitical rivals.
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Diversity & Inclusion

Prioritizing the Needs of the Black LGBTQ+ Community in an Innovative HIV Trial

Dr. Theo Hodge, a physician and infectious disease expert with the Washington Health Institute in Washington, D.C., is all too familiar with the disproportionate impact HIV has on the Black LGBTQ+ community. He knows that one of every two Black gay, bi and other men who have sex with men in the United States is expected to be diagnosed with HIV in his lifetime, and he knows that Black men and women are significantly underrepresented in HIV trials.

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Innovation & Technology

Keysight 2021 Predictions | Security Will Take on a New Meaning

Keysight executives share the shape-shifting business operations and technology trends that are unfolding through the lens of the pandemic, the effects of which will continue to have lasting effects on organizations and society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Procter & Gamble Announces First Lenor Paper Bottle Pilot and Joins Paboco Community of Pioneer Brands

P&G unveils its first paper bottle for Lenor in partnership with paper bottle company Paboco. The trial rollout will form the basis of a test and learn strategy to scale up paper packaging and incorporate it more widely across P&G’s portfolio.

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Health & Healthcare

Delivery of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines From the U.S. To Mexico

Last week marked the first delivery of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. to Mexico by our team in collaboration with Direct Relief. Learn about this shipment and more: https://lnkd.in/dzQTt6y

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Financial and Practical Implications of Delivering on Your ESG Strategy

At all times, it’s important to think about your sustainability & ESG initiatives through the scope of your business as a whole. Why do these matter to the organization, its people, and its future? And with any business strategy, budget is critical.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Covestro LLC Welcomes New Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Effective July 19, 2021, Covestro LLC welcomed Adrienne Woodard as head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for North America.

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Media & Communications

The EU Has Led on Adopting Corporate ESG Disclosure Rules - The U.S. May Catch Up Soon

For many years, the European Union moved ahead of the U.S.in developing laws and regulations to address the challenges of climate change and the expansion of corporate programs and related reporting for ESG issues.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Valvoline Releases Its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Employees are Encouraged to Invest in Themselves With Annual Health and Lifestyle Allowance

Each year, employees are encouraged to invest in themselves with activities that improve their mental, physical, and emotional health via a Health and Lifestyle Allowance (HLA) that we provide.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Responsible Products

All products offered by Fifth Third are reviewed for compliance to align with UDAAP and any applicable consumer protection laws.

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Energy

Black & Veatch Continues Advancing Solar Power's March as Global Decarbonization Push Intensifies

Continuing its ascent as part of a diversified energy portfolio in an evolving, rapidly decarbonizing power industry, the U.S. solar market has eclipsed 100 gigawatts of installed electric generating capacity...

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Environment

Supporting Military Veterans and Local Ecosystems Through Natural Restorations' Lower Salt River Restoration Project

With the increasing prevalence of wildfires affecting natural ecosystems, ensuring post-fire restoration is more important than ever. Long-term recovery of fire-damaged lands is difficult to achieve naturally

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Business Helps Sabey Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Washington Area Data Centers and Offer Better IT Continuity

Comcast Business announced it is investing in local Washington data centers in partnership with the Sabey Data Centers to bring better IT continuity and connectivity to businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beneficial Bacteria and Soil: Hidden Helpers Below Ground

The world’s soils are increasingly disappearing. But their living elements – beneficial bacteria – are capable of saving this valuable resource and helping crops thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Roads to Justice: Building New Bridges

“The philosophy for me and WSP is thinking more about what we do than just a job title,” says Gabi Brazzil, a WSP project manager focusing on equity in project delivery.

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Health & Healthcare

Vaccine Volunteers Combating COVID in our Community

In mid-March, National Grid joined forces with the city of Worcester, Massachusetts to help aid vaccination efforts for some of New England's most crucial at-risk COVID residents.

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Education

Cisco Networking Academy Launches Free IT Education to Empower All People With Career Possibilities

At Cisco Networking Academy, we believe that all people, regardless of where they live, their means, age, gender, or background, deserve equal access to education and the opportunity to pursue meaningful work that provides for themselves, their families, and contributes to the betterment of society.

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Sustainable Development Goals

New Study Reveals Fairtrade America Is Gaining Awareness and Trust in the U.S. As the Global Pandemic Awoke Americans to the Connectedness of Global Supply Chains

Fairtrade America – an independent, third party certification that partners with farmers and workers in developing countries to negotiate better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal overall

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E15: Dr. Stephanie Royal, The Robin Hood Foundation

Dr. Stephanie Royal, Chief People Officer at The Robin Hood Foundation, NYC’s largest poverty fighting organization, talks about the K-shaped recovery from COVID-19, community-driven philanthropy, and talent management for the current moment.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Being Bold Wins in Corporate Social Responsibility

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we chat with Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact in Volunteerism with Marriott International, and discuss why corporate social responsibility is important in business, how CSR has changed and evolved over the past year and what trends practitioners should be thinking about.

Sustainable Development Goals

Edge of Field Practices Can Help Food and Ag Companies Meet Sustainability Goals

The newly launched Edge of Field Roadmap can help the food and agriculture industries improve the sustainability of the U.S. food system and achieve ambitious environmental goals.

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Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Celebrates 60 Years of Delivering Infrastructure Solutions in Canada

As Black & Veatch celebrates its 60th year of innovative operations in Canada, the company recognizes the more than 1,500 completed projects that span power and energy market segments, essential water management solutions, and telecommunications advancements across the country.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Dow Publishes Comprehensive “INtersections” ESG Report, Providing Enhanced Transparency on ESG Priorities and Progress

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) today released “INtersections,” its first consolidated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting the Company’s significant progress to fully integrate

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Education

International Paper Teams up With Celebrate Planet Earth to Educate Children

We're working with Celebrate Planet Earth to help children in our communities grow to be people who love and protect our planet. Planting and learning about sunflowers is just one way for children to learn about nature and begin to appreciate our planet!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taproot Plus Global: Virtual Volunteer Support for Charitable Organizations

Tackle your NGO’s challenges with support from volunteers skilled in marketing, technology, HR, strategy, and finance. Join Taproot Foundation's free webinar on Thursday, August 5 for all the tools you need to get started. 

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