ESG News from Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Incepted by Mary Kay Inc. Holds 4th Year-Anniversary Event at the United Nations Headquarters, NYC

On September 21st, 2023, in conjunction with the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) organized a high-level event titled “Inclusive Capital: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on a Global Scale”

Environment

Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategies on Climate at CECP's CEO Investor Forum

CECP’s CEO Investor Forum, the premier platform that brings CEOs and investors together to discuss Integrated Long-Term Plans, hosted eight CEOs from the world’s largest companies

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Consumer Goods Companies Release First Collective Baseline Study, Putting Increased Transparency at the Forefront of Action To Reduce Food Waste and Loss

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has today released its first baseline report, presenting operational food surplus and waste aggregated data from sixteen of its retailer and manufacturer members.

Events, Media & Communications

WBDC Expands to Waterbury With New Office Location

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) officially opened the doors to its brand-new office in downtown Waterbury with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring many prominent government officials and community leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Recruitment, Development and Retention for International Paper Employees

Since our people are our greatest competitive advantage, it makes good business sense to attract and retain the most high-caliber talent, to provide that talent with competitive compensation and generous benefits, and to develop their skills with training.

Education

When Excitement STEMs From Action

There are many girls interested in science, engineering, and math in elementary and middle schools across the country. Through programs like these, we can engage their curiosity and keep their interest alive, significantly increasing the number of women participating in STEM.

Green Infrastructure

DP World Bolsters Green Initiatives at Peru’s Port of Callao with 15 Electric Cranes

DP World continues to cement its commitment to environmental sustainability by integrating 15 new electric cranes into its expanding operations at the Port of Callao, Peru.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pontiac Fire Department: A Rich History of Safety and Community

Enbridge’s Flanagan Terminal, a lynchpin of our North American liquids pipelines system, depends on the Pontiac Fire Department as its primary responder in case of a fire.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Rated in the Top Ten ESG Platforms

Sustainability Magazine rated CSRHub #4 on their top 10 ESG platforms list, recognizing our credible consensus ESG ratings.

Environment

In Gratitude: How BIER’s Stakeholder Organizations Promote Collective Change

This past year, 2023, was marked with significant urgency to address issues of climate change, biodiversity loss, water conservation, plastic pollution, deforestation, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Historical Black Figures in Sustainability

Sustainability isn't a new concept. Throughout history, many cultures have upheld the values of living in harmony with nature, understanding that it's vital for survival. Black figures, despite facing systemic inequalities, have made noteworthy contributions in this area.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Claims Top Spot on the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans List

CACI International Inc announced today that it has been named to the Forbes 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans for the fourth consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving Greater Together 2023 at Northern Trust

Northern Trust employees set new records with 52,700+ hours of volunteering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Emergency Preparedness Challenges in a Hybrid Work Environment

The shift to a hybrid work model for offices has led to some new opportunities and challenges for businesses. This model has added another layer of complexity for employers as they navigate how to apply traditional regulatory requirements in a hybrid work environment. 

Education

AllianceBernstein: Investing Lessons From Climate School, Class of 2023

Climate change is already materially affecting financial and economic outcomes, and that impact is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Thought Leaders Gather for Critical Community Development Conversation at PNC’s Second Annual Community Leadership Symposium

PNC’s second annual Community Leadership Symposium brought together business, policy and community leaders from across the country for a full-day of networking, panel discussions and evidence-based learning at The Tower at PNC Plaza in Pittsburgh.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Alkermes' Waste Optimization Highlights

All Alkermes facilities have comprehensive waste management plans in place. We strive to reduce our generation of waste at each source and assess opportunities for circularity - a production and consumption model which involves reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling.

Environment

Leading Transportation Partnership Deploys Agrela’s Vegetation Monitoring Technology on the Ray Highway – First for Interstate Roadside

The Ray and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in partnership with Agrela Ecosystems and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, announce the deployment of Agrela’s powerful plant and soil monitoring technology, PheNode®.

Diversity & Inclusion

Introducing Clorox’s IDEA Councils

I often say the IDEA team at Clorox is nearly 9,000 teammates strong. That’s because it’s an expectation that every one of us plays an active role in driving toward the kind of company we strive to be, every day.

Environment

Covia’s Dividing Creek Plant: Nurturing Nature and Empowering Communities

Covia is privileged to manage a variety of natural resources, which is why conservation and community well-being are deeply embedded in the way we operate our mining and processing facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Now-Thriving SoCal Cleaning Service Grew in Part Thanks to Special Financing

When Angy Lopez moved from Mexico to Southern California nearly a decade ago, little did she know that her journey would lead her to create an exceptional cleaning service. Faced with overwhelming challenges, she said, she fearlessly embarked on her mission to build a prosperous.

Education

Bacardi Launches Cohort 2 of Shake Your Future in Bermuda

In response to the growing demand for trained bartenders and hospitality professionals in Bermuda, family-owned Bacardi, is excited to announce the commencement of applications for the second edition of Shake Your Future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Perseverance Narcisse: ‘Principal Has Given Me a Platform To Be a Leader.’

Narcisse comes from a family that always stood up for others. Her father, Jonathan Narcisse, was a community advocate, school board member, and two-time gubernatorial candidate. “He wanted to be a voice for those who didn’t have a voice,” she says.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq 2022 Sustainability Report: Supporting the Corporate Community

Launched as an organic growth initiative in 2019, Nasdaq’s ESG Advisory is a service solution that pairs companies with consultative ESG expertise to help analyze, assess and put into action best-practice ESG programs with the goals of attracting long-term capital.

Research, Reports & Publications

Constellation Brands Details Enhanced Water Withdrawal Restoration Target Benefiting Local Communities in 2023 ESG Impact Report

Constellation Brands exceeds water withdrawal restoration target, shares environmental stewardship & social impact commitment updates in 2023 ESG Impact Report.

Latest Campaigns

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  5. Quest For Health Equity
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  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
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  7. Our People
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  8. Purposeful Innovation
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  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...
  11. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...
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    At FedEx, we’re as diverse as the world we serve. From Harlem to Hong Kong, from Sao Paulo to Sydney, the world of FedEx is all about connecting...
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  14. The Ray
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