ESG News from Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion

Blockchain and FinTech Expand With Diversity and Inclusion

Digital assets and blockchain exemplify financial technology and services that can change the trajectory of economies while benefiting many global participants.

Events, Media & Communications

Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

As we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of our associates recognize the significant achievements of the Hispanic community in driving prosperity, power, and progress in the United States and around the world.

Environment

Biodiversity at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s.

Environment

For Peat’s Sake: New Funding To Fight Climate Change

More than £7.5million is to be ploughed into the improvement of lowland peat to reduce carbon dioxide emission levels and help regulate our climate.

Health & Healthcare

Building Pandemic Preparedness

At Viatris, we are working with stakeholders across the globe to prepare for future pandemics. The work includes understanding how healthcare providers and systems can better help patients and respond to the needs of communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Customer Profile: “We Have a Call to Action”

A year since first interviewing small business owner Carlos Castro about how T‑Mobile’s 5G business internet and phone plans helped him innovate and evolve during the most difficult times of the pandemic, we asked his take on the current state of Hispanic small businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Report Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition | Snapshot of the State of Microbusinesses

Venture Forward quantifies the presence and impact of over 21 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, providing a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of the entrepreneurs who create and operate them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Equitable Access Through Qualcomm's Wireless Reach

Through Wireless Reach, we provide grant funding to support programs that use Qualcomm-enabled technologies to improve people’s lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank Offers Storm-Recovery Financial Services for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Regions Bank announced a series of financial services to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LyondellBasell Named in U.S. News & World Report's 2023–2024 Best Companies To Work for List

LyondellBasell announced it has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 rankings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Overcommunicate During a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic provided every business leader with a crash course in crisis communications and emergency management. While we cannot anticipate a once-in-a-century public health emergency, we must remember that emergencies and the need for quick, clear communication.

Education

Yes, It’s Possible: Students Visit Illumina and See Their Potential Careers

Illumina recently hosted 16 San Diego students for an intensive two-week paid summer program, thanks to a partnership with local nonprofit SD2, which gives underrepresented students unique access to STEM education and mentorships.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Video: U.S. Bank Donates Home to Afghanistan War Veteran

U.S. Bank recently partnered together with Freedom Alliance and True Homes to honor one of our nation’s military heroes with the gift of a mortgage-free home. U.S. Army Private Second Class Roy Garcia and his family received the keys to their new home in Monroe, North Carolina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rebuilding Together Announces $1.4 Million Grant From Wells Fargo to Repair Homes in Distressed Neighborhoods

The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to Rebuilding Together to support essential home repairs and safety modifications for up to 90 homes in 49 communities across the U.S. for veterans, older adults and other neighbors in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma Leaders Receive Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Awards

Jeffrey Whitford and Chris Famolare from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, were named Sustainability Hero of the Year and Sustainability Champion of the Year in the BIG™ 2023 Sustainability Awards program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar - Mind Your Money Story: Stop the Scarcity Spiral and Confidently Ask for What You Want

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Mind Your Money Story: Stop the Scarcity Spiral and Confidently Ask for What You Want”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Friday, September 29th, at 12 p.m. eastern standard time.

Research, Reports & Publications

IWBI Releases Case Study on Innovative Multifamily Residential Project

today released the Lakehouse case study, which demonstrates how an organization can utilize WELL to reach their health and well-being goals.

Environment

New York Climate Week: Moving Beyond Awareness to Driving Impact

New York Climate Week is approaching rapidly, bringing together delegates to discuss solutions for a sustainable future, acting as a beacon of hope, innovation, and above all, action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Environmentally Conscious Case for Virgin Paper Fibers

Examining the potential drawbacks of using recycled fibers, which may not be obvious at first, can help facility managers make more informed decisions. These include a finite life cycle, low quality and misleading branding.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes Gov. Newsom’s Commitment To Sign California’s Nation-Leading Climate Disclosure Legislation

Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement following remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California today at the start of Climate Week NYC 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One Million Trees: Baker Hughes Foundation Contributions Reach Milestone Achievement for Reforestation

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday a third grant to One Tree Planted that enables the nonprofit organization to achieve a total of 1 million trees planted across 17 countries as a result of the Foundation’s contributions.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation to Rally Corporate Leaders During Climate Week

Some of Arbor Day Foundation's corporate partners will convene during Climate Week NYC to discuss biodiversity.

Events, Media & Communications

Show Me the Money: Texas Capital Presents Panel Discussion During Dallas Startup Week 2023

Founded in 2015, Dallas Startup Week was created by The DEC Network, a nonprofit partner of Texas Capital, who strives to drive innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paychex Releases 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Today, Paychex, Inc. announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Awarded Diversity Prize by the Cercle Suisse Des Administratrices

Logitech has been honored by the Swiss association, the Cercle Suisse Des Administratrices (CDSA), winning their annual award for our efforts in promoting diversity across the organization. The CSDA does important work and it's a cherished prize.

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