ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

Nov 21, 2024 5:10 PM ET

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

Aflac Incorporated

Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

Nasdaq, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Florida Donates $350,000 To Support Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Helene

Oct 7, 2024 8:45 AM ET

Duke Energy Foundation announced $350,000 in donations to statewide and local nonprofit organizations that serve areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Education

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Participated in a Las Vegas Study Tour With Underwriting From Sands Cares

Oct 7, 2024 8:15 AM ET

In early June, 16 hospitality students from the University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism visited Las Vegas for an intensive study tour to learn about the hospitality industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Donates $650K To Help Vulnerable Customers Save Money This Summer

Oct 4, 2024 3:15 PM ET

This summer, Entergy Mississippi provided $650,000 through its Beat the Heat program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Education

Free Resources From Discovery Education Connect Students to New Career Paths on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Oct 4, 2024 12:55 PM ET

Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drivers Representing FedEx Take Home Top Honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships

Oct 4, 2024 12:05 PM ET

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that five drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion for Tenth Consecutive Year

Oct 4, 2024 11:30 AM ET

For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Manufacturing Makes It Happen

Oct 4, 2024 11:00 AM ET

As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leidos U.K. Unveils Sustainability Report

Oct 4, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do. We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report, which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Launch Services and Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Oct 4, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Releases 2023–2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Oct 4, 2024 10:45 AM ET

Paramount Global released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco's Climate Week Insights

Oct 4, 2024 10:30 AM ET

Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox Chief Sustainability Officer’s 4 Takeaways From Climate Week 2024

Oct 4, 2024 10:15 AM ET

With so many challenges confronting society today, I was encouraged to see so many leaders and organizations in the trenches championing solutions for climate action, biodiversity, environmental justice, and more.

Education

PNC Crezca Con Éxito: Preparing Little Learners for Escuela Y Vida

Oct 4, 2024 10:15 AM ET

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, PNC is sharing some background and resources from its 20-year, bilingual early childhood education initiative.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SLAM- PotlatchDeltic’s Commitment to Safety

Oct 4, 2024 9:45 AM ET

In 2023, the SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage) technique continued to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety protocols across all our wood products facilities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

EUDR Compliance: What You Need to Know

Oct 4, 2024 9:18 AM ET

In this SCS Global Services blog, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding EUDR compliance. We also explain how SCS Global Services can help you meet these requirements and demonstrate your commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Career on Purpose (Episode 1): Merck’s Skills-First Program

Oct 4, 2024 9:10 AM ET

Episode 1 of Career On Purpose, a new podcast series from Merck, features an insightful conversation on the company’s transformative “Skills-First” program, a unique initiative that helps attract, develop, advance and retain talented people who don’t have a four-year degree.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Turning Plastic Into Progress: World Cleanup Day With QVC & Plastic Bank

Oct 4, 2024 9:02 AM ET

QVC is thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Plastic Bank to support the collection and recycling of plastic from the environment!

Education

Closing the Sustainability Skills Gap Through Employee Development

Oct 4, 2024 9:00 AM ET

In this episode of ESG Talk, Tom Rayner, founder of Sillion, a transition consultancy focused on corporate ESG, and Ian Plummer, the commercial director of Auto Trader Group, the largest automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom join Andie Wood.

Environment

Collaborating to Drive Environmental Progress With AMD Technology

Oct 4, 2024 9:00 AM ET

AMD collaborates with enterprises, researchers, and others to help them put our technology to work solving some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Pays It Forward With $50,000 to Mountain West-Area Nonprofits

Oct 4, 2024 9:00 AM ET

T-Mobile announced donations totaling $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations in Idaho, southern Oregon and Utah that are making a difference in their communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Launches With Initial $38 Million Commitment To Support Equitable, Affordable Housing

Oct 4, 2024 9:00 AM ET

LISC Fund Management, LLC (LFM) and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), made possible by a transformative $18 million grant commitment from the City of Cleveland and a $20 million planned investment from KeyBank.

Energy

Navigating the IRA Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus

Oct 4, 2024 9:00 AM ET

IRS Notice 2024-48 provides essential information for taxpayers to determine their eligibility for the IRA energy community tax credit bonus under sections 45, 45Y, 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

Research, Reports & Publications

Monster Beverage Corporation 2023 Sustainability Report: Progress and Highlights

Oct 4, 2024 8:15 AM ET

At Monster Beverage we aim to use fewer resources in the production and sale of our beverages. We recognize the impact our business can have on the planet, as well as the impact the planet can have on our business. This report details our 2023 sustainability journey.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024: Sands Pursues Comprehensive Methods To Reduce Food Waste

Oct 4, 2024 8:15 AM ET

Reducing food waste is a core focus area of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program and a key part of Sands’ overall priority on managing waste. The company aims to achieve a 25% reduction in food waste by 2025.

Events, Media & Communications

Case IH Attend Expo Prado in Uruguay

Oct 3, 2024 4:00 PM ET

Case IH, a brand of CNH, showcased its products to some of the most important companies in the agro-industrial and livestock sector in Uruguay.

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Innovation & Sustainable Solutions

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Housing affordability

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Leadership

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KPMG at COP29

Accelerating the transformation. COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will once again draw together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and...
Clorox ON PURPOSE

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company...
IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...
Women's Economic Justice

CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.
Subaru Share the Love® Event

Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
AEG Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

AEG embraces the diversity of the communities where we do business and appreciates our differences in ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age...
Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
Corporate Social Responsibility

Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...