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

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Visiting Sri Lanka After the Economic Crisis

BMIC first opened its doors in 2007 with the objective of uplifting the living standards of underprivileged segments in the population of Sri Lanka by enhancing the access to microfinance, Enterprise Development Services (EDS) and micro savings.

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Diversity & Inclusion

3M Celebrates Pride in June With Flag Raising and Events

Pride Month is a global celebration dedicated to honor the progress made in the fight for equality in the LGBTQI+ community. It serves as a platform to promote visibility, advocacy, acceptance and the ongoing pursuit of social justice for all sexual orientations.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Covia Is Proud To Be Part of the UN Global Compact

At Covia, we understand the importance of maintaining high standards of corporate transparency, even as a privately held company.

Research, Reports & Publications

2022 NRG Year in Review: New Format, Continued Dedication to Transparency and Disclosure

NRG Energy’s 2022 Year in Review highlights NRG’s dedication to people, sustainability, and corporate governance.

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Environment

Changed for Good: Work For Humankind One Year On

Lenovo’s flagship campaign Work For Humankind (WFH) took working remotely to the extreme.

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Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Announces Partnership With Apparel Impact Institute at Planet Textiles

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines a new strategic partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii).

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank to Celebrate 165 Years of Service, Innovation, Impact

The hallmark of Fifth Third’s success lies with its passionate, diverse and talented employees, who are united around the Bank’s core values.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Discover 'The First Buck': SkysTheLimit.org Unveils Inspiring New Podcast Series

SkysTheLimit.org, is excited to launch its new podcast, "The First Buck". Hosted by Sky's the Limit Co-Founders, Nic Cary and Bo Ghirardelli, this podcast inspires and equips entrepreneurs and business leaders at every stage of their journey to reach their full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

My Cadence Volunteering Experience With WiTU Uganda: Challenges and Positive Outcomes

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just words but values that are exemplified through our culture at Cadence. In the DEI@Cadence blog series, you’ll find a community where employees share their perspectives and experiences.

Innovation & Technology

The Cool Thing About Heat Pumps

With 15% of the world’s GHG emissions coming from heating and cooling homes and buildings, electric heat pumps can help to play a major role in reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonizing the built environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

CACI is Again Among Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

CACI International Inc has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023 for the second consecutive year.

Education

Summer Interns Welcomed at Northern Trust

We’ve created a variety of programs to support students – helping them identify their interests, hone their skills and meet their goals and our summer internship program is no different.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Upcycled Del Monte Foods, Inc. Products Named Snack Products of the Year by the 2023 Mindful Awards

Del Monte® Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Cup® Snacks with Infusions have been recognized as the Overall Snack Products of the Year by the 2023 Mindful Awards.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank’s American Fork Branch Celebrates One Year Anniversary

KeyBank recently commemorated the one-year anniversary of its American Fork branch – the company’s first new branch in the Western half of the U.S. in more than a decade.

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Diversity & Inclusion

This Legal Superstar Aims To Make a Difference at McDonald's Every Day

Get to know Abiman Rajadurai, an esteemed member of McDonald’s Legal Department and Vice Chair of McDonald’s Asia Pacific Middle East Network (APMEN).

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Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) To Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB), a diversified financial services company, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Tim Spence, president and CEO, will ring the Opening Bell to commemorate Fifth Third Bank’s 165th anniversary.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Hispanic Inclusion Rates on Fortune 500 Boards Barely Moved in the Past Two Years

Hispanic inclusion rates on Fortune 500 boards increased imperceptibly in the past two years, according to the 7th edition Missing Pieces report: A board diversity census of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups on Fortune 500 boards.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI Awarded InsideOut Award for the WELL Equity Rating

IWBI was recently recognized for Best DE&I for Mental Health Strategy, through development of the WELL Equity Rating, by the InsideOut Awards, a UK-based initiative that honors organizations focused on the mental health agenda at work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of America’s Most Community-Minded Companies

For the 10th consecutive year, Points of Light has named Comcast NBCUniversal to The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.

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Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper Is Creating What’s Next Everyday

Every day, the world moves forward with new ideas, new technologies and new priorities. And every day, International Paper is creating what’s next.

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Events, Media & Communications

Alkermes Participates in ALPFA’s Latina Summit

Earlier this month, members of Alkermes’ MOSAIC employee resource group and senior Human Resources leaders participated in the 17th annual ALPFA Boston's Latina Summit.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Has Joined the Fight Against Teenage Depression

Leidos has joined the fight against adolescent suicide and depression, a growing public health crisis in America.

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Environment

Creating Solutions To Eliminate Plastic Waste

Later this month, negotiators from 160 countries will meet in Paris to continue work on creating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Will AI Transform the Healthcare Industry for Investors?

Healthcare companies are beginning to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) might unlock efficiencies for patients and medical systems.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Crown’s New Sustainability Report Underscores Continued Progress Toward Achieving Twentyby30™ Goals

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has published its 2022 Sustainability Report to share progress against its Twentyby30™ sustainability strategy and related achievements during fiscal year 2022.

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  1. Drive for MPC
    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
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  3. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  4. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility

  5. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  6. Press Releases
    See the latest new partnerships and announcements for CSRHub, the world’s most comprehensive CSR metrics database and analysis tools.

  7. License to Operate
    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...

  9. 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...

  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...

  15. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship