ESG News from Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Introducing Nokia's 6 Pillars of Responsible AI

Nokia has defined six principles that should guide all AI research and development in the future. We believe these principles should be applied the moment any new AI solution is conceived and then enforced throughout its development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Day in the Life of a FedEx e-Bike Courier

Meet Jay, who delivers packages to our customers in London no matter the weather using one of our electronic cargo bikes. Get a glimpse of Jay’s delivery route past iconic landmarks in this new POV.

Environment

Ralph Lauren Recommits to Safeguarding Water Resources

This World Water Week, we reaffirm our commitment to reducing our water consumption and safeguarding water resources in our communities.

Environment

Maersk Withdraws Board Member from ICS for Climate Change Reasons

One of the largest shipping groups in the world, A.P. Moller-Maersk, has withdrawn its board member from an industry organisation after a decade, for reasons understood to be related to climate change.

Education

Watch: Norton Shows You How to Have The Smart Talk With Your Family

Krista Todd and her daughter walk users through The Smart Talk, Norton and National PTA's free,
interactive resource that helps families set healthy tech limits together, in this video blog.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Calavo Way: A Letter From CEO Brian Kocher

Over the last few years, teams across Calavo have worked overtime to launch, improve and align sustainability activities to meet evolving customer, investor, and internal expectations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change Mitigation

With its headquarters and primary footprint in California, Edison International has aligned its climate commitment with California’s statewide climate goals and aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2045.

Education

Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: Million Girls Moonshot

Qualcomm’s support of the Moonshot’s inaugural year during a global pandemic was instrumental in building a successful foundation towards empowering one million girls with an engineering mindset.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Ranked as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

“While the Disability Equality Index helps us benchmark ourselves against other companies in the U.S., it also inspires us to keep extending and improving our practices.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best-in-State Employers

Best-In-State Employers were identified in an independent survey of 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors that considered many aspects of an employee’s experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's David L. Casey Named Among Engagedly Inc.'s Top 100 HR Influencers of 2022

David plays a key role in cultivating our culture and advancing EI&D and community impact at Tapestry, and we are proud to see him recognized as part of this sixth annual list.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Protect Staff and Patients During COVID-19

Q4HE provided Cedarbrook with COVID-19 PCR testing for 600 staff members and 500 residents at their facility, with twice-weekly collections over a 12-week period—offering much-needed support to some of the most vulnerable members of the population.

Green Infrastructure

Steeling Ourselves for a Sustainable Future

Known for its strength and durability, steel is one of the world’s most important construction materials. It has a key role to play in our ‘circular economy’ and transition to a low carbon built future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Awareness and Safety Go Hand in Hand at International Paper

To encourage safety as a work mindset and lifestyle during our Summer of Safety, we remind our employees to look out for one another, have the courage to care, avoid rushing when completing tasks and work with a focus on efficiency.

Environment

The Climate Water Risk Nexus: Is Your Business at Risk?

Climate change is everywhere, and many businesses are beginning to wonder how this will impact their water risk. How can you be proactive as a business to address your climate-related water risk? Let’s explore. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Transgender Inclusion: Embracing Difference in the Workplace

A recent talent report from LinkedIn suggests that potential new hires rank a company’s culture more important than compensation and benefits when considering a new job.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building a Circular Business From the Top Down and the Ground Up

Here’s a question for sustainability specialists: How do you transform a centuries-old multinational corporation into a circular business?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Inaugural Benefit and Showcase Empowers Entrepreneurs in Hawa'ii and Polynesia

On June 24, 2022 at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Planet LA Records produced the Inaugural Benefit and Showcase for Whole Planet Foundation in partnership with Mana Up and Whole Foods Market stores in Oahu.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Better Packaging: Q&A With Greg Fornasiero, The Home Depot's Director of Packaging Engineering

Product packaging has come under environmental scrutiny in the last decade, but packaging is in a difficult position: it’s both critical and temporary. Greg Fornasiero, Director of Packaging Engineering at The Home Depot, understands this conundrum.

Education

Meet TCS's goIT July Monthly Challenge Winner!

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pizza Hut META Introduces LeadHERship Initiative

Environment

Deloitte and SAP Expand Sustainable Operations To Help Clients Successfully Navigate the Rapid Pace of Change in Climate-Driven Transformation

“Sustainability is a team sport, and we are excited to collaborate with Deloitte to help customers achieve their ESG goals with SAP technology.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Shifting the Burden of Proof: Why It's Now On the Fossil Fuel Industry to Defend Itself

For years, the climate movement has carried its burden of proof in showing how detrimental the fossil fuel industry has been. It's time for the fossil fuel industry to justify its role in our future economy, and it's not looking good for them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier Releases 2021 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report

Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights actions the Company is taking to enhance the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank Helps Families Alleviate Medical Debt

Regions has also developed an online education program to help patients and families manage their finances during a medical hardship, prevent bankruptcy and better position themselves for a more secure future.

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