ESG News from Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Empowers and Inspires Students at the USHLI National Conference

FedEx team members made a significant impact at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) 2024 National Conference in Chicago, February 15 – 17. Our presence at the event showcased FedEx’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turning the Tide in Asia-Pacific

This episode explores new policies being introduced and what can lead to solution scaling, with Junice Yeo, Executive Director at Eco-Business, Thomas Luedi, Senior Partner at Bain & Company, and Kodak Xiao, Global Sustainability Director at Dow.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim Are Partnering to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

Joint collaborations bring Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase III clinical trial to communities through Walgreens pharmacy clinical trial centers and EmVenio’s mobile research units, aimed at improving access to trials

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Healthcare Provider Boards of Directors Can Enhance Organizational Performance in 2024

Boards of directors for healthcare providers play a crucial role in preserving financial integrity and operational efficiency. It is essential for boards to remain attentive to emerging industry trends to proactively address potential challenges and exploit opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Sacrifice: The Home Depot Foundation Supports U.S. Army Ranger’s Journey of Resilience

In 2012, U.S. Army Ranger Master Sergeant (MSG) Cedric King lost both legs after stepping on an IED during his Afghanistan deployment. As a double amputee, he had little hope for his future quality of life, but with a wife and two daughters, Cedric knew he couldn’t stop fighting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Q&A: The Importance of Being Inclusive – and Authentic

Brenda has been an active participant in our efforts to build an inclusive workforce, helping seek out new bilingual talent for the Customer Solutions team from within her community.

Events, Media & Communications

It’s More Important Than Ever To Recognize the Power of Donating Money To Support International Disaster Relief

The USAID Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) are proud to announce the winners of their annual PSAid contest, a public service announcement design competition for college students.

Environment

Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Social Impact: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Since 1857, Northwestern Mutual has been committed to doing what’s right—working to deliver positive, transformative results for generations to come. The value we place on both today and tomorrow requires a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving Sustainability Forward: Georgia-Pacific's Biomass Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific's stewardship framework includes contributing to the success of communities where we operate, and ensuring we use natural resources thoughtfully.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating Volunteer Week Through the Power of Community

As we recognize Volunteer Week, the Foundation would like to celebrate the contributions of our employee Ambassadors, including the Foundation Board, who continue to take opportunities to serve their community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia and Monarch Joint Venture: United To Protect and Enhance Pollinator Populations

Covia is thrilled to be partnering with Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) in an effort to safeguard and enhance the habitat of the migratory monarch butterfly and other pollinators.

Environment

Longtime Bank Client Has Grown While Protecting the Environment

Napa Recycling began in 1990 and offered curbside recycling and organic composting services, said general manager Greg Kelley. It has expanded over the years to include services for all recyclable products and organic materials, including yard waste and food waste.

Innovation & Technology

Molex Engineers Predict the Future Using Digital Twins

Engineers at Molex, a Koch company, are taking the idea of digital twins — fully functional virtual replicas of physical products — to the next level.

Research, Reports & Publications

KeyBank Survey Finds Signs of Confidence With Small Business Owners Coupled With Concerns About Inflation, Fraud and Political Noise

KeyBank’s 2024 Small Business Survey found that 65% of small business owners feel confident they could fund their operating expenses for one month with their cash reserves, if an unexpected need arose.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Recognized by Hermes Creative Awards for Power of Trees Campaign

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today announces a notable win from the Hermes Creative Awards for its Power of Trees campaign, receiving a Gold Award in the Video TV Ad category.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Is a Top Military Employer — Here’s Why!

Leaders at partner organizations Hiring Our Heroes and Blue Star Families share why it’s critical for companies to double down on creating inclusive work environments and career opportunities, and what they see as most important for the success of military families.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Leaders Through Innovation: Recognizing Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

As we recognize Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Island (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the richness and dynamism of the Asian and Pacific Island community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Joins Fashion Professionals at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum

The Sustainable Fashion Forum 2024 took place April 17 to 19 in Austin, Texas, convening a number of sustainable fashion professionals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Partners With Sterilis Solutions and Pure Strategies To Provide Customers a Way To Reduce the Volume and Environmental Impact of Plastics

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Sterilis Solutions, and Pure Strategies have collaborated to address the life science industry's approach to single-use plastic waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of YWCA Hartford Region Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank and YWCA Hartford Region recently celebrated the opening of the Webster/YWCA Hartford Region Finance Lab in Hartford, Connecticut.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From the SEE Impact Report: Comprehensive Approach to Sustainability

By prioritizing environmental responsibility across the value chain, we design; develop; and deploy integrated automated, digital, and sustainable solutions that have positive impacts on our customers, their customers, and society.

Innovation & Technology

Women-Led Tech Start-Ups Help Fashion Stay at the Leading Edge of Innovation

In March, Tapestry joined the celebration of the launch of the New York Fashion Tech Lab’s 2024 Cohort, featuring six women-led B2B retail tech start-ups.

Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric Announces Farrukh Shad As the New Head of Sustainability Business for APMEA Region

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced the appointment of Farrukh Shad as Head of Sustainability Business for the Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Supports Expansion of Community Center and Provides No-Cost Wellness Testing to Newark Faith Community

Quest worked with St. James Health in Newark to provide no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® screenings during a Choose Healthy Life event to celebrate expansion of Newark, NJ-based Metropolitan Baptist Church’s The Willing Heart Community Care Center.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Diverse Workforce

Entergy’s performance report integrates a comprehensive overview of our 2023 achievements, including financial results with economic, environmental, governance, and social performance and impacts. Learn how we power life for all our stakeholders at performancereport.entergy.com.

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