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

Bath & Body Works

Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Celebrates Pride Month

Bath & Body Works is committed to honoring the culture and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

From Small Experiment to Thriving Business: How Georgia-Pacific Became a Preferred Partner in the Recyclable Padded Mailer Market

This summer, Georgia-Pacific will produce its one billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailer. It’s a huge milestone for a product line that’s only been in existence since 2020.

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Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Announces Its 2023 Cohort of the National Emerging Leaders Program

The National Diversity Council (NDC) announces its 2023 summer cohort of the NDC Emerging Leaders Internship Program, which bridges qualified diverse college students with valuable internships at major organizations that value diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Single Moms More Ambitious Than Most Microentrepreneurs, Says GoDaddy Study

Single moms run one in three women-owned businesses in the U.S. More than half (69%) of single-mom entrepreneurs aspire to own a small, mid-size, or corporate business, compared to 52% for owners without children, according to the GoDaddy Venture Forward National Survey.

Energy

Climate Action, Renewable Energy Investment, Low-Carbon Supply Chain

Yum China, the largest restaurant company in China, is making significant strides toward decarbonizing its business.

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Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy Host Annual Pride Night at Dignity Health Sports Park

In recognition of Pride Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy donated $17,434 to Covenant House and Rainbow Labs, two Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations that provide resources and support to LGBTQ+ youth.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Named as One of America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today and Statista

In recognition of ongoing efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has landed on USA TODAY's inaugural America's Climate Leaders list, developed by market research firm Statista.

Health & Healthcare

Why Mental Health First Aiders Are Essential in the Workplace

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Additionally, all areas of our lives are impacted by mental health including our relationships, work, and physical health. Despite its importance, mental health is often misunderstood

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Energy

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20 Million Line of Credit for the Advancement of Small Business With Lendistry

Lendistry Core SPV I, LLC a newly formed Special Purpose Entity (SPE) established by B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (Lendistry) to purchase eligible loans originated and sold by Lendistry, has obtained $20 million line of credit (LOC) from KeyBank Community Development.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Confidence on the Field, With the Field

It’s hard to get excited for a new baseball season when your field is described as “awful” and “neglected.” Unfortunately, that was the reality for Jefferson County Little League in New Market, Tennessee, about 25 miles outside of Knoxville.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Future of ESG Reporting

Allyson Anderson Book, chief sustainability officer at Baker Hughes, joins Mandi McReynolds to share how her team has transformed the company’s annual sustainability report and advocated for transparency over perfection.

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Education

Cisco: How World Possible Is Using Technology To Inclusively Bridge the Digital Divide To Help Teachers and Students

An estimated 37% of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the internet and are missing out on the wealth of learning opportunities available online.

Education

Bayer: Cultivating a Growing Need for STEM Expertise

The celebration of National Black History Month in February provides a nice setting to talk about diversity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Future of Supply Chain: Kimberly-Clark’s Lori Shaffer on ‘Making the Impossible Possible’

Lori Shaffer, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of global nonwovens, recently spoke at Reuters Supply Chain USA in Chicago during a fireside chat, where she shared her insights on how the company is embedding purpose and customer centricity into its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli’s Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead, Sandy Skees, Recognized Among PRWeek’s 2023 'Women of Distinction'

PRWeek, a leading source of news and insights for the public relations industry, recognized Sandy Skees, EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, as a recipient of this year's prestigious Women of Distinction award.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Women Coding Success for Raven

Women at CNH Industrial brand Raven are integral to its success. The brand continues to grow its operations with the diverse and forward-thinking ideas brought by women at Raven.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Awarded as a Great Place to Work!

We are honored and thrilled to announce that DraftKings has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation Band Together To ‘Beat Malnutrition’ Globally Through New Campaign

Abbott (NYSE: ABT), Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation announced today the launch of the 'Beat Malnutrition' campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 LaLiga season.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Expedia Group Hosts Industry Panel on The Future of Sustainable Travel

Expedia Group hosted an Industry Panel discussion with global air, hotel and destination marketing organization (DMO) partners to discuss the future of sustainable travel.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Change Maker: Tamara Marshall

The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture.

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Research, Reports & Publications

PotlatchDeltic Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The Report highlights PotlatchDeltic’s ESG strategy and 2022 ESG accomplishments, linking them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Energy

Miss America Grace Stanke Visits Georgia’s Plant Vogtle Nuclear Site

On Monday, May 1, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke visited Vogtle Units 1-4 to tour the project and talk with nuclear professionals across the station.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Beyond

Each year, Comcast is proud to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Founded in 2012, GAAD represents a moment for us all to reflect on the importance of creating equitable and inclusive experiences.

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Events, Media & Communications

GreenBiz Launches Bloom 23 to Highlight How Business Leadership Can Confront the Climate and Biodiversity Crises

With growing concerns about the business impacts of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis, GreenBiz Group is launching Bloom 23, a conference focused on company strategies to protect and regenerate nature, to be co-located with VERGE 23.

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

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