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Nielsen: Engaging Black Audiences

Research, Reports & Publications | Nielsen

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

Las Vegas Sands

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic

Events, Media & Communications

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Sustainability

Paris 2024 is setting new sustainability standards for global sporting events. Reducing the environmental impact while maximising social and economic benefits, Paris 2024 organisers will deliver a spectacular event that is more responsible, more sustainable and more inclusive.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel France Bets on Biomass

In France, the second biomass boiler at the Frouard plant is on its way.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Emily Aktar, Mackenzie Culver, & Dapnee Hernandez: Cultivating Henkel’s Next Generation of Talent

Emily Aktar, Mackenzie Culver, and Dapnee Hernandez serve as site liaisons for the Henkel internship program. Hear about their career experiences and why they love supporting new talent at Henkel.

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Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Caring for Our Communities

MetLife Foundation helps connect MetLife colleagues with nonprofits and opportunities to make a difference through volunteerism, pro-bono work and grantmaking.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Female Gamers “Level Up” KFC Campaign in Saudi Arabia

KFC has leveled up its “Play KFC” platform with a catchy campaign called “The Original Gamechangers” created by TBWA\RAAD featuring female gamers Shahad Alabih (@shahadalabih), Meshael (@meshaelm), and Juju (@btrfly3) in collaboration with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF).

Health & Healthcare

When It Comes to Cancer Support, the Human Element Is Invaluable

An older gentleman called in and reached a customer care specialist in the Aflac Customer Solutions Center. A few days prior, he went to a local shipping store to fax in his claim forms. He wasn’t sure if he used the machine correctly.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAP Recognized as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies in 2024

The 2024 sustainability study measures how organizations are tracking against climate programs, such as the 1.5°C Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: John Fortin, Worcester, MA

John Fortin started working with Norton, Saint-Gobain in his early 20s, and now he's a Value Stream Coach at our Norton Abrasives plant in Worcester, MA, in a fulfilling career. Any person, from any background, can be a manufacturer. And as John says - "it started as just a job.

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Environment

Veolia Releases Results of Global Climate Survey

Veolia’s Barometer of Ecological Transformation survey shows Americans are feeling increasingly anxious and vulnerable to worsening climate conditions, but still believe it’s not too late to turn the tide.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Eastman and UT Fans Break Records With 44,950 Pounds of Recycling

In 2022, we set a world record with the University of Tennessee's “Good Sports Always Give Back” program by recycling 38,452 pounds of waste. In 2023, we challenged the University of Michigan, pitting Neyland Stadium against The Big House.

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Events, Media & Communications

Chemours: Fluorine Chemistries Are Essential to a Sustainable Future

Gerardo Familiar, the President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours, was recently a guest on the Energy Evolution podcast by S&P Global Commodity Insights, highlighting the essential role of Chemours' chemistry in a sustainable future.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dear Fashion: Let’s Step Up and Get Aligned

In this latest blog written by Colin Browne, CEO at Cascale, he reflects on insights shared with Women's Wear Daily on the urgent need for coordinated sustainability efforts in the fashion industry.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly’s Insight on Navigating the CSRD: A Sustainability Reporting Guide for U.S. Companies

In recent years, the global focus on sustainability reporting has experienced a significant shift. What was essentially a voluntary exercise for the last few decades has become a mandate for many companies across the United States and throughout the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Combating Greenwashing With Good Governance

Michael Schor, partner in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Risk & Financial Advisory practice, and Grant Ostler, GRC industry principal at Workiva, join co-host Steve Soter for the latest episode of ESG Talk.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Podcast - the Future of Manufacturing: AI and Sustainability at Georgia-Pacific

Join us for an insightful episode of Supply Chain Now as we dive into how Georgia-Pacific LLC, a nearly 100-year-old company, embraces digital transformation.

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Events, Media & Communications

International WELL Building Institute Announces Citi Global Headquarters As the World’s Largest Building To Achieve WELL Certification Platinum

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Citi announced today that the global bank’s headquarters in New York City achieved a health leadership milestone by earning WELL Certification at the Platinum level.

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Diversity & Inclusion

A Trailblazer for LGBTQ+ Acceptance

Meet Branko Mitkovic, Gen’s first openly gay team member in Belgrade. His approach to being authentic and open in everyday conversations is transforming workplace culture and breaking barriers in Serbia. Read how his courage is fostering inclusivity and understanding.

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Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Employee Jill Becomes First Woman To Chair AEM

CNH employee, Jill Wiggins, has become the first woman to chair the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) conference.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Celebrates Pride Worldwide With Announcement of New Global Partnership With Out & Equal

From London to Bangkok, Pride 2024 at KFC has been all about celebrating and showing up for our LGBTQ+ colleagues and community! We're talking parades, parties and a new global partnership!

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow Announces the Launch of Two New REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins With up to 100% PCR for Shrink Films

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announces the development and launch of its innovative family of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins. This launch marks a milestone in Dow’s commitment to advancing circularity and Transforming the Waste.

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Environment

U.S. Soy Meets Consumer Demand

As one of the few complete plant proteins, soy remains a top pick to meet rising demand.

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Environment

AEG’s Sustainability Business Resource Group, People for the Planet @ AEG, Hosts Series of Employee Educational Activities during Plastic Free July

In recognition of Plastic Free July, AEG's employee-led business resource group, People for the Planet @ AEG, organized a series of activities throughout the month aimed at educating employees about how to reduce plastic consumption in their personal lives.

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Innovation & Technology

Introducing Eastman Naia™ Renew Cellulosic Fiber

Ready for a world where circular solutions in the fashion industry are made easy? A world where you don’t have to compromise on creativity or sustainability? Look no further.

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Events, Media & Communications

GRI Opens Call for Experts To Join Pollution Standards Working Group

In a significant step towards advancing sustainable development, GRI has initiated the recruitment process for a specialized working group. This group will be responsible for developing new reporting standards focused on pollution, including air, water, and soil pollution.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Scores 100 on 2024 Disability Equality Index

The 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion."

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