ESG News from Leading Brands

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Energy

Electrification: Powering Next-Generation Transportation and Much More

The electrification of more areas of the economy, including transportation, building systems and industry, will drive a substantial increase in power demand by 2050.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Foundation Announces Support for UnidosUS To Expand Signature Workforce Development Program

Truist Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latine civil rights organization, to support its workforce development goal of transforming the workforce ecosystem to ensure Latines have access to quality jobs with clear pathways to prosperity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walgreens’ Inclusive Training Program Brings On CT Employees That Identify As Disabled

October kicks off Disability Employment Awareness Month, but one company is already recruiting workers that identify as disabled - and they have been for 16 years now.

Environment

The Road to Recycling Podcast: New Episode Focused on School Recycling

The second episode of the Carton Council’s podcast series, “The Road to Recycling: A School Striving for Zero Waste” is now live.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ohio Mom Becomes First-Time Homeowner Through MPC’s Habitat for Humanity Project

It was an emotional moment for first-time homeowner Autumn Bennington when Maryann Mannen, EVP and CFO at Marathon Petroleum, handed her the keys to a new home in September.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Supporting Military Spouses Who Have To Relocate Is the Right Move

In recognition of Veterans and Military Families Month, we check in with a military spouse we first interviewed after she was hired by T-Mobile in 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Truth Behind Hustle Culture and How To Avoid Burnout

Many of us hear about Hustle Culture, but what does it entail? According to TalkSpace, Hustle culture is a mentality that embodies increased productivity, ambition and success, typically shared with little to no regard for one’s mental and physical well-being.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Demand Chain To Value Chain: The Power of Product Enrichment in Modern Retail

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, supply chains across the food manufacturing and retail sectors are undergoing a transformation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering Through Initiatives: Covia’s Commitment to Veterans

Learn more about the steps Covia is taking to encourage and support veterans through the creation of our Veteran Support Network.

Health & Healthcare

City Sanctuary Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that the London-based boutique residential developer became an early adopter of IWBI’s WELL for residential program, which is now open for enrollments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reading Circle

Walker saw how the program was helping people move from crisis to career by bringing together multiple agencies to serve families’ essential needs could work in her community while at a nonprofit conference.

Events, Media & Communications

Giant Pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji Arrive in China on the FedEx Panda Express

Today, three giant pandas, including 25-year-old Mei Xiang, 26-year-old Tian Tian, and their three-year-old cub, Xiao Qi Ji, arrived in Chengdu, China on a FedEx Express charter flight from Washington, D.C.

Education

What Tech Type are You? IBM SkillsBuild Helps Learners Find their Path

Find your future with this personalized assessment, bringing you one step closer to new skills to enhance your career in tech and key skills like artificial intelligence (AI). And it takes less than 5 minutes.

Innovation & Technology

Wireless Technology Insights: Navigating the Evolution From 5G to 6G

As 5G evolution advances, developments like the open radio access network (O-RAN) ecosystem, non-terrestrial network (NTN) infrastructure, and 5G reduced capability (RedCap) devices continue to gain momentum.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Talks Data on GreenBiz x EDF Webcast

Joël Mertens, director Higg Product Tools Sustainable Apparel Coalition, joined a recent GreenBiz webcast sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund to discuss "How Circularity Can Help Advance Your Net Zero Strategy."

Diversity & Inclusion

How Will Cleveland Found His Dream Job Driving Inclusive Travel With Analytics at Expedia Group

In his role, Cleveland gathers and analyzes insights from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo’s social media channels to measure success and to help construct social strategies that resonate with all of the brands’ audiences.

Education

Henkel Supports Teachers and Students on National STEM Day

In celebration of National STEM Day on November 8, Henkel launched an expansion of its Henkel Researchers’ World program at select Henkel sites in North America.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Got Here: Birju Amin

My family and friends still believe I singlehandedly took away the Mexican Pizza. Doesn’t seem like any of us at Taco Bell will shake that one anytime soon! Luckily, it’s back and here to stay.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Kansas City Development Serves As Refuge for Local Veterans

Ozy McDaniel hails from Kansas City but the United States Marine Corps took him a lot of places from 1977 to1985. He joined the Marines because his dad and uncles served in the military, but McDaniel didn’t realize the impact or meaning it would have on his life until later.

Education

New “Tech Trends for Teachers” Education Series Keeps Teachers and Students Current on Emerging Tech

A new teacher education series from Tata Consultancy Services’ Ignite My Future program is giving K-12 educators the information they need to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Northwest Ohio Market President Receives 20 Under 40 Award

KeyBank Market President for Northwest Ohio, Dan Dower, has received the 20 Under 40 Award for his leadership and work throughout the community.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Otis Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Otis Worldwide Corporation today announced its commitment to setting near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, which have been formally submitted to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for evaluation.

Diversity & Inclusion

3M Works With AbilityOne To Help Empower People With Vision Loss

Imagine a roll of tape as big as a car – that’s how 3M products arrive on the manufacturing floor at the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or CABVI, a nonprofit that employs people with vision loss.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Wins Sustainability Excellence Award

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany was named a World Sustainability Awards 2023 winner at the World Sustainability Awards 2023.

Green Infrastructure

Baker Hughes Druck Sensor Technology To Play Critical Role in Collaboration for Aircraft Hydrogen Fuel Control System Development

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced its participation in a groundbreaking hydrogen project, the Future Engine Technology for the Control of Hydrogen (FETCH).

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