ESG News from Leading Brands

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Education

Education | CARE

IMAGINE a World Where Girls Decide

Globally, around 13 million girls under the age of 20 give birth annually. Child marriage is linked with early pregnancy and birth, especially in the developing world where 90% of adolescent pregnancies happen in girls that are already married.
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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

TriplePundit Flash: Yes, Smaller Brands Can Help End Global Poverty

Whole Planet Foundation focuses on microloans, which the organization has designed for ease of access; the way in which this program works is critical because acquiring seed money is a formidable task for anyone in poverty. TriplePundit’s Tina Casey recently showcased how Whole Planet Foundation is partnering with several food companies to make a global impact for the better.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employee Fundraises for Xylem Watermark by Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Xylem Watermark’s mission—to provide and protect safe water resources for communities in need around the world, and to educate people about water issues—comes alive through the commitment of passionate Xylem employees such as Paul Raybould. On February 7th, Paul showed his dedication to solving water by traveling to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and interact with community members in the local area who lack access to clean water.

Energy

From Renewable Energy’s Complexity, a Silver Lining

Today’s businesses are securing renewable energy in record numbers. In fact, commercial and industrial companies contracted for more renewables last year than ever before — 6.5 GW compared to 2.8 GW in 2017. In Texas alone, the total amount of energy generated from wind and solar has reached nearly 20 percent in recent years. The state stands out for its abundance of renewables offered at attractive prices, motivating businesses to sign large offtake agreements.

Environment

SC Johnson Plans Shift to Geothermal Power at Headquarters, Significantly Reducing Energy Use

SC Johnson today is announcing its intention to use geothermal energy to power its Racine headquarters, a move that will greatly reduce the company’s environmental footprint and positions the company as a leader in the private sector in the transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources.

Innovation & Technology

DoseBiome: The Start-Up That's on a Mission to Make Better Oral Care as Simple as Sipping Tea

In honor of World Oral Health Day, check out this enterprising company focused on helping supplement regular dental care with an innovative drink.

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen’s Courageous Conversations: The Role of Male Allies in the Workplace

In the fight for diversity and inclusion, men play an important role. In this third installment from the Courageous Conversations Video Series, Senior Engineering Executive Bob Miller talks with Aerospace Cyber Executive Holly Rollins about his ongoing journey to grow as a male ally to women in the workplace. Highlights follow.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Congratulations to Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Recipient of the Women's History Month Outstanding Service in Business Award

Congratulations to Jacki Robinson-Ivy, recipient of the Women's History Month Outstanding Service in Business Award. Jacki is an active member in Chicago Children's Advocacy Ctr, the Northern Trust United Way Leadership Team, and Chicago United Leaders Circle, just to name a few.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hear Her Story: Q&A with Amanda Thornhill, Merchandising Manager at Gildan

Amanda, Merchandising Manager for Gildan, shares her passion for product development and the leaders that have helped her along the way in her nine years at Gildan. Here is her story:

Events, Media & Communications

Comerica Bank Returns To Sponsor Free Prix Day for Seventh Consecutive Year

Thanks to Comerica Bank, fans will have the opportunity to experience all the fun and excitement of the 30th Grand Prix in Detroit’s history FREE of charge on Friday, May 31. For the seventh consecutive year, Comerica Bank Free Prix Day will allow everyone to witness the first day of on-track activity at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear at no cost.

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Energy

Partners in Purpose: Duke Energy Solar Plants Will Remove 1 Billion Pounds of CO2 Per Year

Duke Energy recently announced locations for three new universal solar plants in the state of Florida. The plants are expected to eliminate 1 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year beginning in early 2020. Duke Energy plans to add a total of 700 MW of solar power throughout Florida by 2022.

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Environment

Interview With Renee Walmsley, Remote Sensing Expert

Ms. Walmsley leads Tetra Tech’s geomatic technologies group and is the program manager for remote sensing. She has more than fifteen years of experience in the environmental management and consulting industries. She is a certified GISP and PMP. Her experience includes using GIS and remote sensing technology on projects throughout the United States and internationally.

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Green Infrastructure

Forward-Thinking Design Meets the Needs of a Changing Workforce on HP’s New Houston Campus

A project two years in the making, the 378,000-square-foot campus in Springwoods Village, north of downtown Houston, celebrated its official grand opening on February 7. Two new buildings, constructed from the ground up, replace HP’s previous Houston campus and are now home to around 2,300 employees.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Delivers $20.3 Billion of its Community Commitment at Conclusion of Plan’s Third Year

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced continued strong progress against its five-year Community Commitment.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Transformative Actions Across the Ecosystem, Changing the Climate for a Sustainable Future.

City Developments Limited (CDL) published its latest Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2019 alongside the release of the company’s Annual Report. Entitled “Changing the Climate: Towards Future Value 2030 Goals”, the company’s second fully-digital report communicates the leading eco-developer’s progress towards its material ESG goals and targets established under the CDL Future Value 2030 Sustainability Blueprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fly Women: An Interview with JetBlue's Hazel Theriault

For Women’s History Month, JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation are teaming up to profile some of the airline’s amazing female crewmembers with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) backgrounds who are leaving their mark on the industry. In this spotlight, we are highlighting Hazel Theriault, Public Programs Coordinator, Orlando Science Center.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fly Women: An Interview with JetBlue's Ada Monzon

For Women’s History Month, JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation are teaming up to profile some of the airline’s amazing female crewmembers with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) backgrounds who are leaving their mark on the industry. In this spotlight, we are highlighting Ada Monzon, Founder of EcoExporatorio, Meteorologist.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fly Women: An Interview with JetBlue's Bonny Simi

For Women’s History Month, JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation are teaming up to profile some of the airline’s amazing female crewmembers with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) backgrounds who are leaving their mark on the industry. In this spotlight, we are highlighting Bonny Simi, President, JetBlue Technology Ventures.

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Environment

The Business Case for Speaking Up in Support of Climate Action

Regardless of political leanings, companies understand that climate change presents a significant risk to the American economy and recognize the urgent need for action. “One of the most important things that companies can do is to continue to elevate the voices that say ‘this is beyond politics,’” says Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication in a recent Ceres webinar.

Energy

Google, GM, Facebook and Walmart Lead Launch of Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance

Google, GM, Facebook and Walmart, along with over 300 other companies, launched the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) today—the largest group of corporate renewable energy buyers in the United States. By working to unlock the marketplace for organizations to buy renewable energy, REBA hopes to bring more than 60 gigawatts (GW) of new renewables online in the U.S. by 2025.

Green Infrastructure

How Trucks, Bikes and Pedestrians Can Work Together

UPS director of urban innovation and mobility considers the secret for sustainable cities lies in an unassuming place: the curb. By transforming city planning to reflect modern transportation needs, we can make space for trucks, bikes and pedestrians to work together.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Recognized with Second Consecutive Climate Leadership Award

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA) is honored to receive a second consecutive Climate Leadership Award from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry (TCR). Held in Baltimore, MD, The Climate Leadership Awards brought together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community to address climate change. Specifically, Comerica was recognized with an Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management Award for setting third generation greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals after achieving its first and second generation GHG reduction goals ahead of schedule.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Renew Life is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Renew Life has joined the 2019 Supplier Alliance for Microcredit, pledging $50,000 to alleviate global poverty through Whole Planet Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Philadelphia Is Protecting ‘Children’s Right to Read’

Karisa Barlow has always loved to read. So when she learned about an opportunity to advocate for literacy in Philadelphia and help kids discover their passion for reading, she jumped at the opportunity.

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Education

With New Tech in Hand, At-Risk Students Dream Big

Brianna has big dreams about a career as an artist, but she didn’t always think that way.

Two years ago, the now 18-year-old high school senior from Queens, N.Y., arrived at a new school in Westchester on the bank of the Hudson River, equipped with state-of-the-art educational technology in the classroom, something that was lacking at her previous school. Studying at the Martin Luther King Jr. High School, which is part of the Greenburgh-Graham school district for students who are at-risk or have special needs in Hastings-on-Hudson, has changed the way she thinks about the future — her future.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Las Vegas Sands Responsible Gaming Ambassador Training Educates Team Members in Problem Gambling

Las Vegas Sands has always focused on making its communities better places to live through Sands Cares and Project Protect, which promote a strong quality of life and foster a positive environment. Through its Responsible Gaming Ambassador program, the company has dedicated itself to educating its Team Members on how to create a positive environment at all of its properties worldwide. Hotel Manager Kai Shield became a responsible gaming ambassador in 2017 after seeing his assistant director go through the training, making him eager to participate.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  3. Corporate Responsibility
    We operate ethically, protect the environment and help foster public safety and thriving communities.Our ESG Framework demonstrates our governance...

  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

  5. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...

  6. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

  7. Truist Foundation
    About Truist FoundationThe Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and...

  8. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

  10. Community
    Albertsons Companies stores are much more than a place to buy groceries. We're part of your neighborhood, and we believe in making each of our...

  11. Purpose 360 Podcast
    Purpose 360 Podcast is a masterclass in unlocking the potential of social purpose to ignite business and social impact. Hosted by Carol Cone, CEO of...

  12. Purpose: Moving for Good and Making a Difference
    Through our global cause initiative, HARMAN Inspired, employees are empowered to participate in meaningful activities that directly impact the...

  13. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...

  14. CARE News & Stories
    CARE News & Stories is where to find out what's happening around the world through vibrant, engaging stories that put humanity at the center. 👉 https...

  15. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...