ESG News from Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Mary Gertz

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Mary Gertz, Chief Food Safety & Quality Assurance Officer at Yum! Brands in this installment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Refreshing Take on Sustainable Agriculture

Jim Andrew, PepsiCo’s chief sustainability officer, joins Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to discuss sustainable agriculture. Listen in as they explore forging trust and accountability in the supply chain, the concept of shared value, and the role of partnership in achieving ESG goals

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank’s Key4Women, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC To Host Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest for Second Year

KeyBank’s Key4Women program, MESO, and the Portland Thorns FC are collaborating to host a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in specific counties in Oregon and SW Washington.

Energy

Responding to Growing Demand, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor Execute Agreements To Accelerate Clean Energy Options

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor announced agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation and help utilities serve the future energy needs of large businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank to Present Juneteenth Financial Wellness Series in Buffalo, N.Y.

As part of its support for the 2024 Juneteenth Festival in Buffalo, N.Y., KeyBank will present a series of financial wellness workshops in Buffalo. The workshops will take place in the community room of the C-District Police Station located at 693 East Ferry Street in Buffalo.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Construction Presents Products at M&T Expo

Committed to offering solutions that enhance the customer experience, New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH, presented a series of products at M&T Expo 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Celebrates a Decade of Fighting Hunger and $297 Million Raised With Nourishing Neighbors Program

This month, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI), along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, celebrates 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger.

Energy

Duke Energy: All About Clean, Renewable Hydro Power

Ever since Catawba Hydro Station began supplying electricity to Victoria Cotton Mill in Rock Hill, S.C., in 1904, Duke Energy has harnessed the power of the water.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation’s Strategy for Renewable Energy in Its North America Operation Puts Company on EPA Green Power List Recognized for Green Power Leadership

Whirlpool Corporation’s renewable energy strategy for North American operations was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by including the company on three of the EPA’s Green Power Leadership lists.

Energy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: What Are VPPAs

Investing in renewable energy through our three Virtual Power Purchasing Agreements (VPPAs) will help us reduce scope 2 emissions significantly. Blair Sturm, Senior Process Sustainability & Energy Manager shows us how.

Environment

SCS Consulting Services Launches Carbon Accounting & Management Software To Enable Faster Climate Action

Today, SCS Consulting Services (SCS) announced a new partnership with leading carbon accounting platform developer Sustain.Life, offering a comprehensive carbon management solution for organizations of all sizes.

Environment

The Role of Advanced Environmental Forensics in Addressing Emerging Contaminants

The development of cutting-edge forensic techniques and methods around emerging contaminants can be utilized to understand risk and potentially determine the origin of contamination sources and timing on the release of those sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nydree Flooring Releases Its ‘Zero Collection’ With an Environmental Product Declaration, Highlighting Its Sustainability Attributes

Nydree Flooring (Nydree) announces its ‘Zero Collection’ acrylic infused hardwood flooring with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), demonstrating transparency of its environmental sustainability attributes.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Hosts 80 Interns at L.A. LIVE for Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program, HBCU in LA Summit Week

On May 31, 2024, AEG hosted 80 interns from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) at L.A. LIVE as part of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), HBCU in LA Summit Week.

Innovation & Technology

How Merck Scientists Are Driving Next-Generation Cancer Research

In recent decades, our improved understanding of cancer has illuminated that we cannot treat all cancers as one disease — scientists have classified hundreds of types and found a myriad of genetic drivers underlying them.

Events, Media & Communications

Beyond the Brand: Pravana

Henkel’s two business units, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands, are united by the pioneering spirit to reimagine and improve everyday life – today and for generations to come.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Expands Support for Americares Emergency Response Work

Over the past year, a $200,000 Sands Cares contribution to Americares has continued support for the health-focused relief and development organization’s Asia regional response hub in the Philippines, which Sands has supported since 2020.

Education

Keysight Joins Forces With STEM Education Allies To Fuel Student Inspiration: Part Two

Keysight employees often engage with the company’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education partners to help encourage young students.

Health & Healthcare

Lab Week 2024 – Lisa Szeto-Tay

When I first started working with Quest in phlebotomy, I wanted it to be the steppingstone into the healthcare world. I know with phlebotomy experience; I can eventually choose to become certified in a particular area like a phlebotomy Specialist or Donor Phlebotomy Technician.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Sustainability Series Featuring Lori Vodraska

Small and growing businesses make a big impact on our local communities and the U.S. economy. But they don’t all have equal access to the resources, education, products, and services they need to thrive. We’re committed to helping remove those barriers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Diversity: Hosting a Meaningful Pride Event

A sudden influx of rainbows, marches, and makeup can only mean one thing: it’s almost Pride, baby! While you may already have some Pride events in your calendar, you might be thinking that this is the year you host your own event.

Health & Healthcare

Connecting People With Medicines, Around the World

For many people, accessing the medicines they need is a matter of picking up a prescription at a pharmacy or hospital. But what many don’t see is the intricate ecosystem that works to get the right medicine to them, at the right place, at the right time.

Education

Kickstarting Sustainable Futures With Pepco and DC SCORES

Pepco is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with DC SCORES, a local organization dedicated to fostering a city where every child thrives.

Events, Media & Communications

Mastercard 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit Sessions Now Available

Last month, leaders from across the private, public, and social sectors came together in Washington, D.C. for our fourth Global Inclusive Growth Summit.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub Integrates a Signal From ESG Analytics

ESG Analytics is an alternative data provider owned and operated by ExtractAlpha, a Hong Kong-based data company.

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