ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment | World Wildlife Fund

Grassland Loss in the Great Plains Persists, With 1.9 Million Acres Destroyed in 2022

Annual analysis from World Wildlife Fund’s Plowprint report reveals 1.9 million acres of grasslands were converted for crops in 2022 alone across the Great Plains.

Environment

Subaru and Arbor Day Foundation Partner To Launch Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program

Subaru of America, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Giving

NRG Energy

Health & Healthcare

Championing HIV Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

Gilead Sciences

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reporting on Human Rights With GRI Standards

There is a clear increase in focus on the "S" in 'ESG', and human rights is a fundamental issue concerning all organizations and their impact.

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Environment

Leading Companies Urge Congress To Help More Farmers Access Conservation Programs in Farm Bill

Ten leading food and beverage, apparel, and agriculture companies are urging Congress to use the 2023 Farm Bill to modernize and expand the tools for farmers to access federal conservation programs and resources.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

American Airlines issued its 2022 Sustainability Report today, providing updates on the company's strategy and progress on key issues over the year.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Forging a Path Toward a Better Tomorrow

At the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), we are driven by an ambitious vision of a global consumer goods industry that gives more than it takes – to the planet and its people, and recognize the urgency with which we need to accelerate our progress to move the industry forward.

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Events, Media & Communications

2023 WHC Awards Announced at WHC Conservation Conference

Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announced the winners of its 2023 WHC Awards during the WHC Conservation Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 20-21.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRD & EU Climate Regulations: What Companies Need To Know About the Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards

As of July 7, 2023, the European Commission has closed the comment period of the standards developed for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet the Attorneys Offering ‘Life-Changing’ Volunteer Legal Aid

Truist’s pro bono legal team isn’t just helping someone build a better life, according to Clayman. It’s building a better community.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Golf Tournament Proceeds To Benefit Hurricane Recovery, Education Initiatives

More than 200 golfers took part in Marathon Petroleum’s annual St. John United Way Golf Classic held earlier this year at Riverlands Golf & Country Club in LaPlace, Louisiana.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paramount’s Crystal Barnes on Creating Impactful Change

“I thrive off creating new things,” says Crystal Barnes, EVP of corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) at Paramount.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Financing Helps Bring Affordable Housing Project to Life in Niagara Falls, NY

A ribbon cutting on Tuesday June 11, 2023 signaled the completion of construction of True Bethel Commons in Niagara Falls, NY. KeyBank Community Development and Lending provided financing for the $15 million adaptive reuse of the vacant former historic Sacred Heart school.

Environment

O-I Glass Achieves 18% Emission Reduction Since 2017

While glass packaging is arguably one of the most sustainable packaging materials for food and beverages, the journey to sustainability for O-I Glass is grounded in resilience, innovation, and the drive to transform the glass packaging industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Getting Ready for the CSRD

In the second installment of our CSRD series, Mandi McReynolds is joined by Amelia Pan of PJT Partners, an advisory-focused investment bank, and Diana Tidd, formerly of MSCI and the company's first chief responsibility officer.

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Research, Reports & Publications

From the 2022 Fifth Third Sustainability Report: Awards and Accolades

In Fifth Third Bancorp’s recently published 2022 Sustainability Report, the Company highlighted recognition received from Jan. 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

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Innovation & Technology

Leidos' Climate Data Analytics Framework

With the Climate Data Analytics Framework (CDAF), Leidos provides solutions for climate data operations to government and commercial customers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Produces 1 Billion Recyclable Padded Mailers to E-Commerce Customers

Georgia-Pacific has produced its 1 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailer. The milestone mailer rolled off the production line at our facility in Tolleson, Arizona, just three short years after the product was introduced.

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Environment

Food of the Future: Can 3D-Printed Fish Save Our Ocean Species?

Two award-winning European startups have formed a partnership to showcase cutting-edge 3D printing innovation to help solve the fishing crisis, caused by overfishing, while ensuring there is a plentiful supply of seafood alternatives.

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Education

Quest Diagnostics Employees Support Healthy NewsWorks Student Journalists

On May 23, several Quest Diagnostics employees volunteered at the Healthy NewsWorks Spring Celebration, featuring achievements of its student reporters from the greater Philadelphia area.

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Environment

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Reducing Wildfire Risk

Wildfires can occur because of lightning or human causes. While human causes are the source of over 87% of total fires, lightning accounts for over 54% of total acres burned.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Employees Participate in Simulation To Better Understand Poverty Challenges Faced by Customers

Recently, Entergy hosted a poverty simulation for over 60 employees where they stepped into the shoes of customers living with limited incomes.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New CSR and ESG Survey Shows Profession Under Intense Pressure To Perform With Fewer Resources

New CSR and ESG Survey Shows Profession Under Intense Pressure to Perform with Fewer Resources

Bath & Body Works

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nada Aried Named to List of Top 10 Retail CIOs for 2023

Bath & Body Works celebrates Nada Aried, Bath & Body Works’ Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, for being named as one of the Top 10 Retail CIO’s for 2023 by Retail Tech Insights magazine.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Maria Eugenia Norambuena: Building a Culture of Consideration

When Maria Eugenia Norambuena joined Principal® Chile in 2003 as a management control and planning analyst, she was used to being one of the few—if not only—women in the room. A recent graduate with a civil engineering degree.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Boston Scientific Supports the LGBTQ+ Community All Year Long

At Boston Scientific, we stand for equality for all, and share a commitment to cultivating a corporate culture that prioritizes equality, diversity and openness.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Responds to Devastating Flooding Across Vermont

People and communities across Vermont are facing difficult challenges due to destructive flooding. We are holding those who have been impacted by this incident in our thoughts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast Wins Four Red Dot Awards for Innovative Product Design

Created in 1955, the Red Dot Awards are presented annually for products that show exceptional quality, functionality, and design innovation. They are widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious product design awards.

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    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

  2. Forests
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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  8. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

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    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

  10. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  11. Truist Foundation
    About Truist FoundationThe Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and...

  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  13. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

  14. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

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    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship