ESG News from Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

Cummins Inc

Sustainable Development Goals

The Water Council, SCS Global Services Partner on Water Stewardship

As businesses across the world confront increasing water challenges and growing calls for tangible accomplishments on sustainability, The Water Council has partnered with SCS Global Services to meet this challenge

Energy

How 5G Networks Can Help Break the Energy Curve and Support Sustainability Efforts

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World?, Ericsson Chief Technology Officer for North America, Mike Murphy, discusses how network infrastructure modernization and other factors can help operators break the energy curve as the upgrade to 5G.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum earns Above and Beyond Award from Department of Defense

Marathon Petroleum’s Salt Lake City refinery earns the 2021 Above and Beyond Award from the Department of Defense, given to employers who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Energy

Renewable Natural Gas May Have a Place in the Net-Zero Economy

Those who denounce natural gas as a replacement for clean energy are not incorrect, but the intermittency issues associated with wind and solar make it foolish to ignore natural gas’ role in bridging the energy gap as we transition away from fossil fuels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Salvation Army Responds to Colorado Wildfires

This disaster response vehicle was donated to The Salvation Army in Colorado by FedEx in 2019. The vehicle is helping The Salvation Army provide 1,000 meals, three times a day, for people affected by the recent devastating wildfires near Denver

Events, Media & Communications

What Captain Planet Can Teach Us About Sustainable Palm Oil

Devane Sharma begins his new role at Musim Mas, and explains the importance of stakeholder collaboration in making palm oil more sustainable.

Innovation & Technology

Whirlpool Corporation Poll Reveals What Consumers Really Want-Innovations That Improve Life at Home and the Planet

A new Whirlpool Corporation study shows that consumers really want innovations that improve their lives at home.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Incorporating a Circular Economy Into the Supply Chain

With a supply chain that extends to over 60 countries, Dow views supply chain sustainability as a key enabler of our overall corporate sustainability strategy.

Education

American Airlines CR Smith Museum Recipient of STEM Education Award

The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Responds to Colorado Wildfires

Wildfires in Colorado typically appear in the fall, but the recent December fires in Boulder County were carried in on 100 mph winds to communities experiencing severe drought

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donates More Than 93,000 Pounds of Ham to Convoy of Hope to Help Families in Kentucky, Texas

In its efforts to help fight hunger and assist those impacted by the devastating tornadoes that ravaged Kentucky, Hormel Foods Corporation has donated more than 93,000 pounds of Hormel® Cure 81® spiral hams to Convoy of Hope.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Helps Make Olympic Dreams Come True Sustainably at the Pettit National Ice Center

At the Pettit National Ice Center, site of this week’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track, precise ice, air temperature, and humidity are critical to peak performance and Olympic dreams.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: In Memoriam: E.O. Wilson

Simply put, our fellow residents of planet Earth need a heck of a lot of space to live the way they have evolved to do so. It is to humanity’s folly if we try to convert every square inch of this world to human purposes.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Released on Opportunities and Constraints for Companies in Adopting Nature-Positive Business Solutions

The World Environment Center (WEC) today released Nature-Positive Business Solutions: Perspectives in the Food and Beverage Sector in North America

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Campaign Brightened the Holiday Season for Families Still Struggling Amidst the Pandemic

With online shopping carts already brimming with Cyber Week deals, 2021 is poised to be a record holiday spending season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail survey, which polls U.S. consumers and executives

Diversity & Inclusion

Sharing Their Journeys: Women in Gas Operations Love Their Work

Upgrading pipelines is physically demanding work and can present extra challenges for the 5’ 2” Cristina Ramirez, who has worked in natural gas since 2018 but joined PSE&G Gas Operations last summer.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina CEO Reflects on the State of Genomics in 2021

COVID-19 inflicted tremendous suffering in 2021, taking almost 3.5 million lives this year, more than died from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined last year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Rolls Out Cool Food Meals On Residential Dining Menus, Identifies 350 Lower Carbon Footprint Dishes

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is making it easier for students at 10 U.S.-based universities to make climate-friendly choices, by introducing Cool Food Meals on residential dining menus this semester.

Environment

Digital Farming Around the Globe

Whether they’re pulling carbon out of the atmosphere, or finding fair market prices for their produce, farmers are using digital tools to move agriculture forward.

Environment

What Do You Do After Turning 50?

The Arbor Day Foundation turns 50 this year and you can rest assured that we are going to celebrate. After all, we have a million members, supporters and partners to thank in helping us reach this significant milestone anniversary.

Energy

Black & Veatch Report: Renewable Energy Integration Key to Asia's Decarbonization, Energy Transition

The integration of renewable energy into grid systems is the biggest challenge facing Asia’s electric industry, according to findings from this year’s Black & Veatch Asia Electric Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Showing Our Gratitude: Addressing COVID-19 Takes a Global Effort

Taking on COVID-19 isn’t just a team effort — it’s also a global one. Here at Merck, we’re grateful to all the people who have worked hard to keep us safe, along with everyone around the world helping to combat the pandemic.

Environment

30 Years and Millions of Fish Later, He's Still Finding Ways to Help Florida

Eric Latimer’s newest redfish and will help him with a first-of-its-kind project to release fish on Florida’s east coast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Democratizing Access to Care With Digital Health: Kalia Health and General Prognostics Win the 2021 Connected Patient Challenge

In the next two decades, the global population over age 65 is expected to increase exponentially. With this aging population, we will see a rise in the development of chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

Energy

Integrated Geospatial Mapping Solutions for Planning, Siting, and Permitting Energy Projects

Renee Walmsley, who leads Tetra Tech’s geomatic technologies group in North America, explores the applications and benefits of remote sensing and precision mapping technologies to streamline energy project planning, siting, permitting, and asset management.

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