ESG News from Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sysco Leading the Industry in FSMA Food Traceability Compliance

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, today announced its comprehensive plan to support the Food Traceability Rule, issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Enhanced Operations and Key Equipment Upgrades at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences in Akron, Ohio Leads to Significant Water Savings

Saint-Gobain North America, through its subsidiary Saint-Gobain Life Sciences, has enhanced operational practices and upgraded key equipment at its facility in Akron, Ohio, saving nearly 21,000,000 gallons of water over the past two years, the equivalent of 32 Olympic pools.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leaders Paving the Way for More Resilient Agricultural Ecosystems

In recognition of this work and the contribution Community Pass is making to transform food systems worldwide, I am happy to share that we made the Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) List from the World Food Prize Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SeeHer: Tammy Pearson of Georgia-Pacific

Tammy Pearson, director of operations at our corrugated sheets plant in Denton, Texas, has been with Georgia-Pacific for more than two decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seramount Ranks Gilead Sciences Among Its Leading Inclusion Index Company

This year, we’re among 42 organizations being recognized by Seramount as a Leading Inclusion Index Company.

Diversity & Inclusion

AB Named Among Best Places To Work for Disability Inclusion

AllianceBernstein is honored to be recognized as a Best Place To Work 24 for Disability Inclusion! We are proud to have earned high scores on the Disability Equality Index in both the U.S and the U.K.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents in 2024 by Seramount

We are honored to be recognized by Seramount as an organization leading the charge towards a more inclusive workplace, and we will continue to implement programs that support our organization’s working parents.

Environment

A New Meaning to Restoration: Duke Energy, Tampa Electric Come Together With State, Local Agencies to Plant Nearly 700 Mangroves at Two Shorelines in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties

While restoration is a critical part of Duke Energy Florida’s and Tampa Electric’s everyday work and hurricane response plans, this is the first time the two local utilities have combined resources to protect Tampa Bay’s ecosystems

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Grantees Reading Partners and Brooklyn Book Bodega Help Bridge Literacy Gap

MetLife Foundation grantees Reading Partners and Brooklyn Book Bodega have teamed up to empower young readers, cultivate a love of reading, promote book ownership and bridge literacy gaps across New York City.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Jac Vandenberg Introduces the World’s First SCS Sustainably Grown® Certified Mandarins to the United States Market

SCS Global Services is happy to announce the arrival of the world’s first Sustainably Grown® certified mandarins to the United States market this summer. Jac Vandenberg, known for its commitment to bringing responsibly sourced produce to the market has made this possible.

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 8 - Climate and Water

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Ecolab, joins host Scott Tew for a conversation about the impact of climate change on our water.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s New CEO Spotlights the Urgency for the Consumer Goods Industry To Go Further To Tackle the Climate Crisis

Colin Browne, new CEO of the global nonprofit alliance Cascale, today unveiled critical insights to help the industry take a more targeted approach to decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

The Power of Disruption on Your Path to Success

Join PNC for this special Hispanic Heritage Month event and hear about Sylvia’s experience in technology, entrepreneurship, Girl Scouts, STEM, innovation, leadership and the pursuit of excellence.

Innovation & Technology

WiDEF Announces Semifinalists in First Round of Awards

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) announce twenty semifinalists in addressing gender digital inequities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Transforming Underserved Communities and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Entrepreneurial Endeavors

Learn how some of Cisco’s non-profit partner organizations are enabling the transformative impact of entrepreneurs and fostering environments where their ideas can thrive and lead to a brighter, more sustainable future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount’s 2024 Global Community Day Breaks Records: Employees Dedicate 20,000 Hours To Service in Unprecedented Outreach Effort

Wednesday, June 12th marked Paramount's 28th annual Community Day. Paramount is thrilled to share that this year’s global Community Day was the most impactful Paramount has ever hosted.

Environment

EPA Extends TSCA Reporting Deadlines for PFAS: New Submission Dates Announced

On September 4, 2024, the United States EPA announced that it delayed reporting deadlines for its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (TSCA Reporting Rule).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering a Sustainable Future, With Help From FedEx

The “Delivering for Good” initiative by FedEx goes beyond shipping packages—it’s a commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Screens ¡Hola Cine! at Des Moines Art Center

Principal Financial Group® is collaborating with the New York International Children’s Film Festival (the Festival) to bring a curated collection of award-winning, family-friendly short films to the Des Moines Art Center on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Hero’s New Beginning: Sgt. Tu’ufuli’s Journey to an Accessible Home

In 2005, U.S. Army Sergeant Anesi “Maverick” Tu’ufuli was severely wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom after he stepped on a remote-detonated IED. After returning home, Tu’ufuli left the military and transitioned to civilian life with his wife and two young daughters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Moody’s Corporation Chairman Vincent Forlenza, AccountAbility CEO Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser Advocate for Proactive Board Leadership in Capital Finance International’s Summer 2024 Issue

AccountAbility CEO, Mr. Sunil (Sunny) Misser, advocates for proactive, future-focused board leadership in his article Building Better Boards, which appears in the Summer 2024 issue of Capital Finance International

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Wood-Boat Mecca’ Carries on a Time-Honored Nautical Tradition

Enbridge responded to the school’s need for equipment by providing a $15,000 Fueling Futures grant to help purchase a 150-horsepower engine. The gift supported GLBBS’s campaign to raise $750,000 for gear to support student learning.

Innovation & Technology

AIDA Cruises Tests Further Biofuels

In the port of Rotterdam yesterday, AIDA Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation’s world-class cruise lines, refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Cardboard Cities to Creative Learning: How International Paper’s Designers Engage Communities and Share Our Sustainability Story

Our Customer Commitment Centers and graphic designers are integral to our company’s community engagement efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Recognized on ‘Disability Equality Index’ for 8th Consecutive Year

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® and is recognized as one of the “2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”

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