ESG News from Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion | CARE

Transforming Daily Lives Through Digital Savings

In Sierra Leone, small savings groups have a long history of supporting farmers and marginalized communities, especially women. In short, saving groups have transformed lives, offering financial support and fostering community resilience.
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Sustainable Development Goals

Verizon Reaffirms Commitment to Be Carbon Neutral by 2035

Verizon CEO, Hans Vestberg, while at the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting taking place in Davos, Switzerland, reaffirmed Verizon’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named a “Green Master” for Sixth Year in a Row

For the sixth year in a row, CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/ MI: CNH) has been recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, which once again honored the company as a “Green Master”.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Employee Carries on Brother’s Legacy

Michelle Meade began her work in Zambia after her brother founded Tiny Tim & Friends, an organization working toward zero transmission by providing high quality treatment, care and support to HIV+ children, adolescents and pregnant women in Zambia.

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Energy

The Evolving Structure of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Interest in renewable energy has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. Organizations worldwide are making commitments to transform their operations and achieve anywhere from 50% to 100% of energy procurement from renewable sources.

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Is Creating the Next Generation of Inventors

The ideas which shape our future technology can come from anywhere. They might come from the mind of Luis Gomez with some assistance from Qualcomm's Thinkabit Lab.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG Brings Sustainability, Energy Efficiency to 2020 ‘New American Home’ and ‘New American Remodel’

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA was selected by the National Association of Home Builders as Platinum Partner for The New American Home and The New American Remodel.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Sustainable Quantitative Solutions

Northern Trust Asset Management has announced the further expansion of its sustainability strategies, enabling institutional investors to combine Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing solutions with the manager’s expertise in quantitative investing across developed and emerging markets.

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Environment

From Lights on to Networks On: New Implications on Security, Safety and Environmental Sustainability for the Connected World

It might be difficult to drive the world to more environmentally-friendly infrastructure technologies, Keysight is doing its part by providing the solutions needed to ensure quality network deployments that support a sustainable environment for all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Modernizing the Power Grid to Transform Cities

Alliant Energy cooperated with a group to transform an alleyway. By removing the overhead power lines and putting them underground, the area became a usable and attractive public gathering space that showcases local artwork.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wild Files: Whale Shark Rescued offShore in Thailand by Chevron Team

During routine operations on October 19, 2019, workers spotted a young whale shark, approximately 16.4 feet (5 meters) long, in distress close to the Erawan-A platform.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CECP’s Investing in Society: Focus on People

Investing in Society is the must-read source offering practical evidence of the corporate sector’s shift toward being increasingly purpose-driven.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy of Service

Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly reflects on MLK's legacy of service and how individuals and organizations can act on his values of equality and justice every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Report Details Challenges and Solutions to Advancing Frontline Employees of Color

A new report titled “Advancing Frontline Employees of Color: Innovating for Competitive Advantage in America’s Frontline Workforce” was released as a resource & call to action for employers to support the advancement of frontline employees of color

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze Magazine by Ideagen

The Annual Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze by Ideagen - 100 Global Leaders Changing the World leading into 2030Ideagen was created with a single goal in mind: to change the world.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Reduces Emissions and Congestion in Denmark and Sweden With New Zero Emission eBikes

UPS announced today that it has deployed five eBikes in Copenhagen, one in Stockholm and one in Aarhus as part of its global effort to improve the sustainability of its deliveries.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The UPS Foundation Contributes an Initial $500,000 in Funding and Logistics Support for Relief Efforts in Australia, Puerto Rico and The Philippines

UPS Foundation announced it is providing support to preeminent relief organizations bringing life-saving supplies and services to areas in Australia, Puerto Rico & the Philippines impacted by wildfires, earthquakes & the eruption of Taal Volcano

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Sustainable Development Goals

How to Power Inclusive Growth From the Ground Up

Over the past three decades it has become increasingly clear that neighbourhoods play a key role in shaping economic prospects. A long body of research shows that where we live determines many of our life opportunities—from access to good schools to decent jobs and the transportation that connects us to those jobs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Corporation, Its Cruise Line Brands and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Pledge Over Us$1.25 Million to Australian Bushfire Disaster Recovery

Carnival Corporation & plc together with the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation have collectively pledged over US$1.25 million to support disaster recovery efforts from raging bushfires causing widespread devastation throughout Australia.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What It Means When the World’s Largest Asset Manager Rings a Warning Bell About the Financial Risks of Climate Change

BlackRock, with nearly $7 trillion in assets under management, said it would put sustainability at the core of its investment decision-making, stating that “climate change has become a defining factor in companies’ long-term prospects.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Gift of Mentorship is Helping to Change Lives

Comcast's Beyond School Walls program enables employee “Bigs” to provide student “Littles” with one-to-one mentoring at Comcast offices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food of World Brings Hope to Africa Through Protein Bars

The inspirational Food of World project, carried out with the support of New Holland Construction, has set out to start a humanitarian initiative that has the potential to help thousands of people across Africa.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Sponsors the Philadelphia Flower Show With an Emphasis on Sustainability

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that, for the 19th consecutive year, it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event.

Sustainable Development Goals

General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer

General Motors announced it has appointed Dane Parker as the company’s chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

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Energy

Kimberly-Clark Guatemala Benefitting from Solar Power Switch

Kimberly-Clark Guatemala’s solar panel installation is invisible from the street, but the 461 rooftop solar panels are producing benefits for the company and the environment.

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Innovation & Technology

Developing New Pathways to Catalyze Inclusive Growth

According to the World Economic Forum, digitalization could unlock $100 trillion in value for businesses and wider society over the next decade – but what will that look like, and who will it reach? We are seeing a number of new companies...

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