ESG News from Leading Brands

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Education

Yum! and Evolve502 Empower Kentucky Students With Tuition-Free College

Yum!’s Unlocking Opportunity Initiative has partnered with Evolve502 to provide tuition-free education and career readiness opportunities for Kentucky’s teens.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Reflections on a 30+ Year Healthcare Career: Insights and Future Challenges With David Gregory

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, Baker Tilly host Mark Ross interviews David Gregory, a recently retired principal in the firm’s healthcare practice , who has had a distinguished career spanning over 30 years.

Education

Whirlpool Corporation Global IT Organization Helping Young Girls Crack the Code on Promising Careers in Tech

Members of the Whirlpool Corp. Global IT organization recently joined the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) at Camp Infinity in hopes of inspiring campers in the computer sciences and tech industries.

Environment

Easier Reporting on Biodiversity - Thanks to GRI and TNFD

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have today published a joint interoperability mapping resource.

Events, Media & Communications

From Los Angeles 1984 to LA28: Celebrating Four Decades of Olympic Legacy

In a spectacular, star-studded Closing Ceremony, Paris handed over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles as the host of the Olympic Games in 2028. But the LA28 Games are already creating benefits for their host communities, drawing on the legacy of Los Angeles 1984.

Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab Launches Accelerator Partner Program to Promote Industry Collaboration in Lab Sustainability

My Green Lab is thrilled to announce the launch of its Accelerator Partner Program, a new initiative designed to recognize and support sustainability consulting services and organizations within the health sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Monster Energy Demonstrates Ongoing Support for Veterans with $500,000 Contribution to Call of Duty Endowment

Monster Energy is proud to announce its sponsorship of the fifth annual Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl presented by USAA

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank’s “Money, Me and Key” Program Delivers Financial Empowerment Opportunities for Community Members

KeyBank will partner with Shiloh Baptist Church in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to host in-person group financial education sessions as well as one-on-one Financial Wellness Reviews.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clorox Equal Justice Works Fellow Spotlight: Elissa Gray & the Family Violence Appellate Project

More than four years ago we made a commitment — through The Clorox Company Foundation — to help fight racism and inequality. Some of our financial commitment goes toward supporting Equal Justice Works fellows like Elissa Gray.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridgestone on the Road to Paris: “The Olympic Games Are Such a Powerful and Inspiring Platform”

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 begin, the Worldwide Olympic Partners are playing a fundamental role in making the Games a success.

Events, Media & Communications

Successful Training for Trainers on Pre-Departure Orientation for Indonesian Migrant Workers

As part of the Consumer Goods Forum’s Human Rights Coalition‘s People Positive Palm project, The International Organization for Migration conducted a pivotal Training for Trainers session at Lombok Raya Hotel, Mataram City.

Diversity & Inclusion

Uni+ed Resource Group for LGBTQ+ Team Member and Allies Fosters Education, Connection and Community Impact

One of Sands’ essential diversity, equity and inclusion priorities is to create a supportive and nourishing culture that offers growth and development opportunities for all Team Members.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspired to Create: Meet Rupa Patel

I'm a Lead Researcher on the Global Research & Insights Team (GRIT) here at GoDaddy. Over the past ten years, I've had the opportunity to dive deep into a variety of customer journeys and product experiences.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter- August 2024

August 31, 2024 will mark the 30th Anniversary of Ray Anderson's "Spear in the Chest" Speech. His life's journey moved him from the football field and classrooms of Georgia Tech to performing on the world stage as a leading voice in industrial sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q2 2024

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PotlatchDeltic Champions Sustainable Forestry

Our working forests are carefully managed to ensure a reliable and renewable supply of wood for various purposes, including lumber, energy, paper, and countless everyday products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Amalgamated Bank Uses Tech to Make a Positive Impact (Part Two)

In part two of this special 100th episode series of  ESG Talk, we continue our conversation with Amalgamated Bank's CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown, and CFO, Jason Darby, to discuss how they use technology to drive the company's mission-driven business model.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Supports Families With Back-to-School Giveaway

Entergy New Orleans partnered with the New Orleans Women’s and Children’s Shelter for a back-to-school supply give away. The event brought families together for a fun-filled day of activities, learning and community connection.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safeguarding Employees: Covia’s Health and Safety Initiatives

Covia is diligent in protecting the health of its employees through robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, many of which rely on established external frameworks.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LYB To Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business.

Education

CNH Committed to the Education of Future Agricultural Generations

Agriculture brand, Case IH’s, parent company, CNH, and the National University of Córdoba (UNC) have joined forces to promote the training of new professionals.

Energy

Mike Barcik on Energy Efficiency in Georgia

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs – some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of your home.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El World Environment Center Recibe 2.5 Millones De Dólares Adicionales Destinados a Apoyar Emprendimientos Liderados Por Mujeres Para Un Crecimiento Económico Sostenible.

El World Environment Center (WEC) ha recibido financiamiento adicional de 2.5 millones de dólares del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. para ampliar su apoyo a emprendimientos liderados por mujeres en Centroamérica.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $1.3 Million to Organizations Focused on Maternal Health

Direct Relief today announced more than $1.3 million from the organization’s Fund for Health Equity will be disbursed to groups focused on improving maternal health outcomes in underserved areas.

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