ESG News from Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications

The Clock is Ticking for Businesses to Meet Sustainability Targets

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Home Depot Achieves Milestone in Eliminating Harmful Packaging Materials

The Home Depot

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vine Maple Place Receives $200,000 Grant From KeyBank

Vine Maple Place has received a $200,000 grant from KeyBank to support its Stable Families Program, which helps single-parent families who are homeless or days away from becoming unhoused. The funding will also be used to add capacity, extending the reach by nearly 50%.

Energy

National Grid Submits Final ‘Future Grid’ Plan To Empower Massachusetts’ Smarter, Stronger, Cleaner and More Equitable Energy Future

National Grid submitted its Electric Sector Modernization Plan – the Future Grid Plan -- to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) outlining the critical investments needed in the local electric distribution system over the next five and ten years

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Building Performance Standards in 2023 and Beyond

In November 2022, CBRE Econometric Advisors (CBRE EA) published a report outlining how local and state government mandatory regulations are aimed at combating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the real estate sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlantic City Electric Celebrates Black History Month

BlackHistoryMonth is a time for reflection, celebration, and education around the contributions made by so many Black leaders and visionaries.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Certified Top Employer Europe 2024 for the Seventh Time Running and Top Employer in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and the UK

With an outstanding score of 87.4%, Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) proudly announces its prestigious achievement as Top Employer Europe 2024 for the seventh consecutive year, being recognized in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Announces Direct Air Capture Carbon Removal Credit Agreement With 1PointFive

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to announce an agreement with 1PointFive to purchase carbon dioxide removal credits from its Direct Air Capture facility under construction in Texas.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition To Host Manufacturer Forum in Bangladesh

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will host its first Manufacturer Forum of 2024 on March 6 in Dhaka, Bangladesh; the event will be held alongside the Sustainable Apparel Forum, which will be hosted by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange on March 5.

Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific: Meeting Disabilities With Inclusion

Boston Scientific aims to build a culture in which everyone has equal opportunities and can participate fully and meaningfully.

Environment

Leading by Example: Accelerating Sustainable Operations in Galway, Ireland

The manufacturing team for Thermo King in Galway, Ireland is leading the way toward Trane Technologies’ carbon neutral operations, innovating for the future, reducing environmental impact and contributing to a net-zero future.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Advances Lighter Weight, Lower Carbon Wine Bottle in France

O-I Glass, Inc. has announced the launch of a lightweight glass wine bottle with reduced carbon impact in the French market, the latest proof point in O-I's pursuit of its approved SBTi target to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility E-Licensing Platform Is a Step Towards “Next Generation” Sustainability Assurance & Resources

Accountability launches a revamped e-licensing platform for licensed assurance providers, incorporating additional checks on ethics, independence, quality, and ease-of-use features.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Showcases Latest Sustainable Innovations at AGROmashEXPO

CNH brand New Holland, together with its partner AGROTEC Magyarország Kft recently participated in the biggest agricultural trade exhibition in Hungary, AGROmashEXPO.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Launches New Estimated Emissions Dashboard

To make the process of choosing cleaner-burning equipment more seamless, United Rentals is developing a tool that will suggest lower-emission alternatives for the equipment customers are currently renting and estimate the associated emissions savings.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Dow Volunteers at the Core of a Healthy Mangrove Forest in Thailand

For more than a decade, Dow Thailand volunteers have worked to protect the defenders of the coastline – mangrove trees. Just as the seedlings they’ve planted have taken root and grown, so has the impact of the team’s protection and restoration efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Henkel

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Henkel is excited to announce the launch of the application period for its 2024 Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo’s ‘Love on Month of Service’ – Unleashing Impact in EMEA

In the world of corporate philanthropy, actions speak louder than words. With our annual ‘Love on Month of Service’ (LMOS) initiative, Lenovo proves again and again that we are a true leader in social impact.

Health & Healthcare

kate spade new york Launches Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work Program

kate spade new york is proud to join its partner, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in the launch of its new industry-specific training programs, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workplace Violence Prevention: What You Need To Know About CA Senate Bill No. 553

To combat workplace violence incidents in California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 553 (CA Labor Code § 6401.9), requiring every employer in the state to create and implement a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Merck Is Inspiring Innovation Through Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse and inclusive workforce inspires innovation and is fundamental to our company’s success.

Environment

Navigating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): A Comprehensive Overview

In 2025, companies must first report their sustainability data under the new obligations for the financial year of 2024. In this first wave, CSRD will apply to those large companies that were already subject to its predecessor, the NFRD.

Energy

IRS Pre-Registration Portal Open for IRA Elective Pay and Transferable Credits

On December 22, 2023, the IRS opened the pre-filing registration portal for credits to be claimed under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Partners With Colleges of Pharmacy To Advance the Pharmacy Profession

Walgreens is expanding its long-standing relationships with colleges of pharmacy through the formation of the Walgreens Deans Advisory Council to enhance the pharmacy profession and better support pharmacists as they provide valuable care to their local communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

amfori Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).

Events, Media & Communications

The Conference Board Announces Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition (May 16 and 17, 2024 in NYC)

The global shift to renewable energy presents significant opportunities for businesses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Tech Professional and Community Servant Shermane Pressley

Shermane Pressley is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive. As he makes tremendous strides in his career, he bears in mind the power he holds to promote diversity and advance equity at CACI and beyond.

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