ESG News from Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Working With Singapore Management University To Find New Opportunities To Support Social Innovation

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced it is in discussions with the Singapore Management University’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation to contribute a USD $100,000 grant to drive positive social change in Singapore.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lab Grown Diamonds From Ukrainian Producer Meylor Global Earn Sustainability Rated Certification

Meylor Global, an international producer and supplier of high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) laboratory grown diamonds, announced that it has been accredited under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard

Energy

National Grid's First-of-Its-Kind Renewable Energy RFI Validates a Fossil-Free Energy Strategy for the Northeast

National Grid has located robust stocks of renewable natural gas and hydrogen potentially available for its customers in Massachusetts and New York through the Company’s first-of-its kind Northeast clean energy request for information issued in May.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New York Mets Host FDNY Vs. NYPD Charity Baseball Game

The New York Mets in collaboration with Ford hosted their first FDNY vs. NYPD Battle of the Badges charity baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, August 11.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Interest Increases Globally

The number and diversity of companies that have applied to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) has risen sharply ahead of the September 30 deadline, Bloomberg announced today.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines Announces Investment in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Developer ZeroAvia

American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Social

Our initiatives are designed to reflect the communities where we live and work while investing in and engaging with our employees, partners and communities to help businesses and people thrive.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Key Priority - Shift Mindsets

The journey to create an inclusive workforce does not stop at recruiting. We recognize that if we are going to change the workforce, we need to continuously support, engage, listen to, and invest in our own.

Environment

International Paper and the Paper and Packaging Board Partner Up to Encourage Residential Recycling

International Paper has partnered with the Paper and Packaging Board on the Box to Nature campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Sponsors Clubhouse Experience at This Bright Land Festival

Join M·A·C Cosmetics at THIS BRIGHT LAND - a summer celebration of community and culture at Somerset House in London! This all-new, open-air festival runs from August 1st – 29th and includes

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Names Leila Saad Chief Executive Officer

Today, the Board of Directors of Common Impact, a national nonprofit leader in skills-based volunteerism, announced the appointment of Leila Saad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 15, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here's What Women's Entrepreneurship Looks Like Around the World

The number of female entrepreneurs is increasing around the world, but many women continue to face significant obstacles to starting their own businesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Oportun Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report 2021: Fostering Financial Health and Empowerment

Our commitment to social responsibility is in service to the overall well-being of our members, employees, and communities. Every day, our focus is to create lasting positive social impact guided by our mission and values.

Events, Media & Communications

Cummins To Feature Decarbonization Efforts at Major Transportation Show in Germany

Cummins Inc. will showcase its commitment to decarbonization at the transportation industry’s largest tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, next month, displaying both the low- and no-carbon technologies the company is bringing to market.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Series of Short Films Showcases Lasting Impact of Tokyo 2020 Games

Featuring people and communities in Japan and around the world, the stories are examples of the wide-ranging ways in which the Games can drive social progress and change lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter from Baker Hughes Vice President of Energy Transition

Building on a strong foundation, we took important steps during the year to advance our sustainability strategy and programs, engage employees, and make significant progress on our most important priorities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Nielsen's 2022 ESG Report: ESG Highlights and Goals

We know that setting ambitious, yet achievable, targets for our ESG performance is important in order to drive accountability, ownership and continuous improvement for Nielsen and our stakeholders.

Health & Healthcare

Collaboration Continues To Expand Access in Rwanda

Our work in Rwanda is just one example of how Abbott is fulfilling our purpose of helping people live fuller and healthier lives, and a key focus of our 2030 Sustainability Plan: advancing health equity through partnership.

Environment

With House Passage, the Inflation Reduction Act Is a Massive Win for the Climate and the U.S. Economy

Ceres Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial's Sustainability Initiatives Recognised at UBS Forum's CSR Summit and Awards

CNH Industrial has been recognised yet again for its leading sustainability initiatives in India, winning an impressive four major prizes at the 2022 UBS Forum Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise Launch New Grant Scheme

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise are moving their New Founder Programme partnership into the next phase with the introduction of a grant opportunity for participants.

Education

TCS Welcomes Top Mexican Students for a Behind the Scenes Look at the Company's Top Innovation Center

Tata Consultancy Services was thrilled to welcome the winners of the Desafío Jóvenes Recrea STEAM competition from Jalisco, Mexico at our Silicon Valley Customer Collaboration Center on July 25th.

Education

Investing in Community Prosperity Through STEM Summer Camps

August 12th is International Youth Day, a great day to highlight issues impacting the youth of today. How can we support the younger generations and the leaders of tomorrow?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bread Financial Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Annual Disaster Giving Program

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross recognizes Bread Financial for increasing its annual support to Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Annual Disaster Giving Program with a gift of $500,000.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Transition to a Sustainable Future

Fifth Third’s approach to sustainability is driven by our Company’s purpose: to improve the lives of our customers and the well-being of our communities.

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