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.

Environment

IP Celebrates Bat Week With Oak Restoration Efforts To Conserve Important Habitats

Oct 28, 2024 11:00 AM ET

In celebration of Bat Week, International Paper (IP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are proud to highlight their ongoing efforts to restore important bat habitats through oak regeneration projects in Alabama.

Research, Reports & Publications

3 Trends I’m Watching in Sustainability

Oct 28, 2024 10:55 AM ET

For years sustainability has been all about transparency. Reporting is the cornerstone of disclosing why, what and how companies advance their long-term goals. But consistency remains a challenge for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Powering Up the Next Generation of Earth Heroes

Oct 28, 2024 10:30 AM ET

We’re investing in the next generation of these real-life Earth heroes by supporting students from New Jersey and funding university programs dedicated to working toward a cleaner energy future.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hurricane Milton Relief Response: Regions Bank Announces Disaster-Recovery Financial Services for Impacted Florida Markets

Oct 28, 2024 10:00 AM ET

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Regions Bank announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses in communities across Florida’s impacted storm path.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly 1 in 3 Consumers Find Paying Return Shipping More Annoying Than Jury Duty

Oct 28, 2024 10:00 AM ET

A new survey by GoDaddy set out to uncover how much convenience is worth to consumers. It turns out, the answer is not very much.

An overwhelming majority (80%) of 1,500 U.S. consumers surveyed in September say cost savings is more important than convenience.

Energy

Keysight Expands Regenerative Power System Solutions To Support Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Systems

Oct 28, 2024 9:35 AM ET

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has expanded its regenerative power system series with two new models, supporting power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V.

Energy

Online Savings Calculator and Educational Tools From Eaton Help Homeowners and Electricians Embrace Home Electrification

Oct 28, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched its new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Calculator, a valuable resource for homeowners seeking cost-effective ways to upgrade their electrical systems and electrical contractors looking to recommend energy upgrades to

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Value-Driven Sourcing: Greg Metschke's Story

Oct 28, 2024 9:05 AM ET

Griffith Foods has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable sourcing. The company’s commitment to regenerative agriculture and its proactive approach to ESG have set a benchmark for others in the industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Manufacturer’s Perspective: Busana Group’s CEO Sunil Shewakramani on Why He Prioritizes Collaboration, Data, and Sustainability

Oct 28, 2024 9:05 AM ET

In his latest blog, Sunil Shewakramani, CEO of Busana Group, shares insights on why he prioritizes collaboration, data, and sustainability and reflects on the company's nearly 50-year journey in the textile manufacturing industry.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, Furthering its Commitment to Drive Circularity in the Roofing Industry

Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction has launched RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, an innovative manufacturing technology that allows construction and demolition recyclers and hot mix asphalt producers to pelletize asphalt shingle waste.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Watch: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool

Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM ET

John Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly, provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything

Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Energy

Cisco: Innovating an Energy Future That’s Smart, Secure, and More Sustainable

Oct 28, 2024 8:45 AM ET

Digital innovations are critical to meeting those challenges. And in myriad ways, Cisco is contributing to an energy future that’s more sustainable, secure, and smart.

Environment

Clayton® Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation in Reforestation Efforts for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Oct 26, 2024 8:00 AM ET

Arbor Day Foundation, Clayton partner to plant over 60,000 trees in legacy coal mine reforestation project.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Holland Is Present at Expo Rural 2024 With Proposals for the Whole Family

Oct 25, 2024 4:00 PM ET

New Holland, a brand of CNH, showcased some of its outstanding equipment at the 136th edition of the Rural Expo in Argentina

Energy

Southern Company Accelerates Clean Energy Transition With Expansion of Zero-Carbon Resources and Bold Net-Zero Goals

Oct 25, 2024 2:20 PM ET

Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers is fundamental to Southern Company’s mission. Our growing portfolio of zero-carbon resources plays an integral role in helping us meet these objectives.

Health & Healthcare

Is the World Prepared for New Pandemics?

Oct 25, 2024 1:15 PM ET

The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition surveyed more than 100 of the world’s experts in virology, epidemiology and infectious diseases to bring their latest thinking forward.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

Oct 25, 2024 12:45 PM ET

Albertsons Companies’ Festa Italiana event at ACME in Havertown, PA was an absolute blast! From Chef Scott Brown’s mouthwatering cooking demos to the delicious tastings of De Cecco Pasta, Mutti Tomatoes, Rosina Foods, San Pellegrino, and Talenti Gelato...

Education

IBM and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Partner To Upskill Latinos for IT Careers

Oct 25, 2024 11:45 AM ET

The SkillsBuild platform and IBM’s partnership with HHF are part of IBM’s commitment to provide more than 30 million people of all ages globally with “new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow” by the year 2030.

Events, Media & Communications

LYB Featured in Sustainable Plastics at Fakuma

Oct 25, 2024 11:45 AM ET

LYB Executive Vice President of Circular and Low Carbon Solutions Yvonne van der Laan recently spoke with Sustainable Plastics during the 2024 Fakuma tradeshow held in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSE&G Volunteers Help America’s Grow-a-Row Combat Food Insecurity in NJ

Oct 25, 2024 11:30 AM ET

Dreary gray skies, misty rain showers, mud-caked boots and August’s suffocating summer heat wasn’t enough to stop our volunteers from choosing to spend their Friday morning at America’s-Grow-a-Row fields collecting 51,600 servings of fresh and healthy produce for families in need

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Strengthens California’s Emergency Preparedness with Expanded 5G Access at 11 Rural County Fairgrounds

Oct 25, 2024 11:10 AM ET

The expansion enhances public safety by ensuring that first responders and local officials using the fairgrounds as incident command posts stay connected during emergencies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with the Release of Third Sustainable Financing Report

Oct 25, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Principal Financial Group® continues its commitment to sustainable finance with the release of its third Principal Sustainable Financing Report. This report highlights the allocation of proceeds from the company’s $600 million sustainability bond, issued in August 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hershey Signs Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement With Cocoa Cooperatives Aimed at Improving Farmer Income and Farm Resiliency

Oct 25, 2024 10:45 AM ET

Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized by Forbes on Its Annual “Best Customer Service” List

Oct 25, 2024 10:45 AM ET

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ Best Customer Service list. The second annual list recognizes the top brands that go above and beyond to surprise and delight their customers.

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Philanthropy

The Verizon Foundation serves as an incubator for exploring how our technical and human resources can be applied in new ways to the practical concerns...
Business

At Illumina, the faster we can innovate, the more lives we can help save. As a genomics pioneer, we have proven through focused and continued...
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...
ESG Talk: Season Three

The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...
Innovation & Sustainable Solutions

Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...
GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
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...