ESG News from Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications | Wildlife Habitat Council

New White Paper Highlights Air and Water Quality Conservation Efforts

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Protecting Earth’s Most Valuable Resources | Conservation Activities to Benefit Water and Air Quality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Uniting to Restore Glad Plant Operations After Arkansas Tornado

The Clorox Company

Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

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Environment

Leveraging Partnerships, Technology, and Design To Enhance Water Quality Through the Inaugural Aquality App

Together with IBM, Deltares is working to enhance and expand the reach of its Aquality app, formerly called the Nitrate app. The tool can help farmers improve water quality, protect biodiversity, save on fertilizer costs and make farming practices more sustainable.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Inclusion With Digital Design, Technology and Workplace Accessibility at Northern Trust

On May 18, our organization, led by our employee led Disability Business Resource Council, recognized Global Accessibility Day 2023.

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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward | Spring 2023 U.S. National Survey Results

Launched in 2018, GoDaddy Venture Forward is a research initiative that quantifies the impact 20+ million online microbusinesses have on their local economies and provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of these entrepreneurs.

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ESG Talk: Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy

Erin Bigley, chief responsibility officer at AllianceBernstein, pulls back the curtain on transparency and decision making in asset management. Erin and Mandi McReynolds, Workiva’s vice president of global ESG, discuss the realities of corporate greenwashing, measuring and managi

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together on the Journey to End Parkinson’s

As far as epic journeys go, 1.2 miles is pretty manageable and quite lovely.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Kinross Gold Launches 2022 Sustainability and ESG Report

Kinross Gold is pleased to launch its 2022 Sustainability and ESG Report, summarizing the Company’s progress over the past year in furthering its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and detailing its ESG goals for 2023 and beyond.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Awards Over $25M to Digital Skills Organizations, Creating a More Inclusive Workforce and Economy

Comcast Corporation announced a total award of more than $25 million to hundreds of community organizations to help provide the resources and support needed for building a stronger, more equitable workforce.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chairman Emeritus of AEG Presents and Former President and CEO of AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Chuck Morris, Receives Inaugural Leader of the Year Award From Education Through Music – Colorado

Legendary music entrepreneur, Chairman Emeritus of AEG Presents and Former President and CEO of AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Chuck Morris, was presented with the inaugural Leader of the Year Award at Education Through Music

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Diversity & Inclusion

Slice of Life Spotlight Series: Trish Baney

As part of our journey to build a ‘Culture of Connection’ that is more equitable, inclusive and where everyone feels like they belong, we are kicking off our “Slice of Life” employee spotlight series.

Environment

Pollinator Protector: The Home Depot’s Gina Lees Shares Her Beekeeping Journey and Tips on World Bee Day

May 20 has been designated World Bee Day by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.

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Education

Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative To Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the most defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both individuals and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we have the scale and reach to take action and contribute.

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Green Infrastructure

Southwire Team Members Energized by Formula E E-Prix Experience in Berlin

Speed, Strategy, Sustainability, Opportunity… these words mark just a few of the first impressions from the Southwire team that recently attended the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Through Community and Trust, Bass Furniture and U.S. Bank Invest in Chicago

Not far from where a new station is being built for Chicago’s Red Line expansion, in the heart of the city’s Roseland-Pullman neighborhood, is one of the few Black-owned, independent furniture stores in the Midwest.

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Environment

The Philadelphia Union Is Scoring on and off the Field in Partnership With Subaru

Fans jump out of their seats and roar as their beloved Philadelphia Union soccer club nets a goal at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. As fervent fans bask in their team’s success, they can also take pride in knowing each goal scored contributes to a greater cause.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

3M and Svante Announce Joint Development Agreement To Develop and Produce Carbon Dioxide Removal Products

3M (NYSE: MMM) is expanding its ongoing commitment to materials science-based climate tech solutions by working with Svante Technologies, Inc. (Svante) to develop material that can trap carbon dioxide (CO2) found in the atmosphere and permanently remove it.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyCorp 2022 ESG Report Highlights Women In Business

Through advocacy, connections, and empowerment, Key4Women supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen, providing a wealth of resources to help them meet their personal and professional goals.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Betterment Harvest Realizes Record Week of Production

Betterment Harvest, a subsidiary of Land Betterment, realizes a record week of production at its JC Fresh and Orangeline Farms located in Ontario Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Megan Sirna

I love working for a company that values growth and opportunities for each individual. Like many at Georgia-Pacific and across Koch Industries, my career has taken a path I wouldn’t have expected when I first joined the company. But it has been the right one for me.

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Environment

Tetra Tech Is #1 in Water for 20 Years

Engineering News-Record named Tetra Tech #1 in Water and recognized the company as a leader in other 2023 Design Firms rankings.

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Education

Subaru Wins 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative in Partnership With AdoptAClassroom.org

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that it received the 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative. The Halo Awards, presented by Engage for Good, acknowledge companies that have made a significant impact through cause marketing and social impact programs.

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Environment

The Ripple Effect of Planting Trees and Its Staggering Potential in International Forests of Need

The Arbor Day Foundation prepares to plant in Laos for the first time with the help of the World Wildlife Fund and Global EverGreening Alliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

How One Leader Is Aiming Higher To Increase Asian American Representation

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May — and all year long — we come together to foster belonging among Asian and allied employees.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees in Northern Ohio Activate To Feed Their Communities on Fifth Third Day

Fifth Third Bank employees in northern Ohio marked the occasion of Fifth Third Day by deploying into their communities to provide meals for the hungry.

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Energy

New Holland and Repsol Further Promote Renewable Fuels in the Agriculture Sector

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture and energy company Repsol are collaborating to further evaluate the use of renewable fuels in agriculture equipment.

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