ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment

14 Grass Alternatives To Try in Your Garden for a Unique, Low-Maintenance Lawn Idea

Last summer clover lawns took off as a gardening trend, and if you still want a luscious green feel on your lawn, they really are one of the best alternatives to grass. Besides being a far cheap and more low-maintenance lawn option, they're also far prettier too.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bill Management Tools Help Entergy Arkansas Customers Keep Cool and Save Money This Summer

Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with a variety of bill management tools and customer assistance resources.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Marks Two Millionth Basildon Tractor in Plant’s 60th Year

In the same year it celebrates 60 years of tractor production, the New Holland plant in Basildon, England, has built its two millionth tractor, a feat managed by only a handful of such facilities across the world.

Education

With Real-World Problem Solving Skills and Emerging Tech, Middle Schoolers Prepare for the Future

This spring at Vista Academy in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, middle school students tackled a complicated problem: Thinking like scientists and engineers, they were asked to solve the issue of underwater pollution in the Pacific Ocean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

35th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Chevron Raises Over $3 Million for Charity Setting Korn Ferry Tour Record

Albertsons and Chevron executives announced over $3 million was raised for charity from this year’s Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron. The donation brings the 35-year charity total to $39 million, a record on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Environment

International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature With $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships

International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Commits Additional $10 Million To Expand Resilient Power at U.S. Health Safety-Net Clinics and Health Centers

Today, Direct Relief, the nation’s leading provider of philanthropic funding for solar and battery storage projects at U.S. nonprofit community health centers and clinics, announced a new $10 million commitment to bring clean, resilient backup power to more facilities.

Energy

Orange Grove Solar: Delivering Clean Energy in Texas

Enbridge announced our plans to build and operate the Orange Grove Solar project near Corpus Christi, TX. Upon completion in late 2025, Orange Grove will provide 130 megawatts (MW) of power to the local grid.

Innovation & Technology

Pioneering Pickleball Performance With Wilson

Pickleball is often described as a hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping pong, and is celebrated for its enjoyable gameplay, ease of learning and accessibility.

Health & Healthcare

Northwestern Mutual Commemorates Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer With Inaugural Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is unimaginable, but a reality for more than 1,000 children a day worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Kansas to Brazil: Salvation Army Responds to Disasters With FedEx Canteens

With support from FedEx through their Charitable Giving Program, The Salvation Army's co-branded FedEx canteens deployed to 41 events in the 2nd Quarter of 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet HARMAN Engineer Kelly; Navigating the World of Engineering With Empathy

Kelly has been with HARMAN for two years and leads the North American Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) lab. The lab specializes in hardware validation testing of electronic products such as amplifiers and head units. Kelly's leadership philosophy centers around empathy.

Environment

Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events rise, regulatory bodies and investors are placing greater emphasis on climate-related disclosures, making it essential for companies to integrate climate considerations into their strategic planning.

Innovation & Technology

A $524 Billion Opportunity

In this session hosted by Concordia and CARE, experts share insights into how the private sector and partnerships can play a critical role in improving access for the nearly three billion people – most of whom are women and girls – who are not online.

Environment

Gardening for Good at Kohler

In response to local food insufficiency, our Sheridan, Arkansas, team came together to plant a community garden, complete with a watering system and chock full of fruit and veggies galore.

Diversity & Inclusion

One Cadence: From Idaho to Silicon Valley With Pride

Recently, I traveled from my hometown and remote work location in southeast Idaho to participate with fellow Cadence employees in the Silicon Valley Pride Parade.

Education

Fueling Education for the Next Generation

The Henkel Scholarship Program was established to assist the children of employees in North America who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 Principal® Charity Classic Raised Record $8.6 Million for Iowa Youth

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $62 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the sponsor

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Receives Top Score in 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI)

Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce its receipt of a top score of 100 in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI).

Environment

Monitoring the Health of Our World's Oceans

What happens when you combine the power of genomics with the dedication of citizen scientists at scale? You create powerful datasets to understand and improve the health of our world’s oceans.

Environment

Enhancing Workplace Safety: Covia's Commitment to Dust Control

Covia continues to prioritize reducing the risk of exposure to respirable silica dust and related diseases, such as silicosis.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Cleveland Retailer in the Business of ‘Everything Involved in Fashion’

Dru Christine Fabrics & Design is a one-stop shop for all things fashion in downtown Cleveland. Owned and operated by Andrea “Dru” Thompson, the shop is not only a broad variety clothing store, but also serves as a studio for adults and kids sewing classes.

Responsible Production & Consumption

E... for Embodied Emissions, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

On this episode, learn about embodied emissions; carbon embedded in the materials used in the construction of a building. Today, new buildings are more energy-efficient meaning that the share of embodied carbon in the building's lifecycle emissions is increasing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank To Launch New Homeownership Training Center

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $150,000 in Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County (HFHSJC) to help launch its new Homeownership Training Center and home office.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of USA and Canada Announced

The names of the Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of North America have been revealed today, together with the names of the Grand Jury that will select the three winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America.

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