ESG News from Leading Brands

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Environment

Calling All Packaging Innovators: US Plastics Pact Launches Inaugural Awards Featuring Walmart's Circular Connector

To accelerate the search for — and use of — more sustainable packaging solutions, we are collaborating with the U.S. Plastic Pact by gifting the use of Circular Connector for their first ever Innovation Awards.

Health & Healthcare

Working To Eliminate Health Disparities by Cultivating a Diverse Pipeline of Healthcare Leaders

With Q4HE’s support, BHLI was able to adapt its existing programming to a virtual environment, including the implementation of dynamic virtual meeting technology, conference management resources, and audiovisual production.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s LA Kings and LA Galaxy as Part of THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles Join Brotherhood Crusade in Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue

On July 24, 2022, THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles, a group organized to drive impact for social change through sport, held the Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue to amplify Los Angeles’ stance against racism.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Engages With SteelToad Consulting LLC Under Small Business Association's Mentor-Protégé Program

Black & Veatch announced involvement with SteelToad Consulting LLC, a Small Business Association (SBA)-certified HUBZone business providing authoritative cybersecurity and IT services.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Launches Empowering Community Leaders Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

Fifth Third today announced the launch of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program. The 18 month-long program will provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Del Monte Foods Grows Good for Its People by Nourishing Their Overall Wellness

At Del Monte Foods, Inc., being Growers of Good™ for people, communities and the planet starts with our team members.

Environment

Collaborating to Fund Climate Solutions and Equity in Georgia

A new collaborative funding opportunity has emerged as five family foundations have come together with a shared vision to jointly support a grant program for climate solutions and equity in Georgia.

Green Infrastructure

How Aramark and Samsung Reach Shared Sustainability Goals Through Innovation and Partnership

Individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, and governments around the world are focused on preserving and protecting the environment and conserving our natural resources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ginkgo and Bayer Sign Definitive Agreement to Build Agricultural Biologicals R&D Platform Capabilities

Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks announced the signing of a definitive agreement to expand Ginkgo's platform capabilities in agricultural biologicals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Disability Pride Month: Uplifting Voices From Cisco's Disability Community

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to accept and honor the diversity within the disability community, reflect on issues that people with disabilities are facing, and inspire action to make the world more inclusive and accessible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees Engage in Global Events to Give Back to the Community

This June, Franklin Templeton again celebrated Impact Days firm's global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Environment

The Future Is On: Entergy's Environmental Stewardship

At Entergy, environmental stewardship is a key driver of our business strategy as we work to protect our natural resources, address climate issues, and reduce carbon emissions across our value chain.

Energy

Black & Veatch Joins Australian Hydrogen Council, Deepens Decarbonization Commitment to Australia

Black & Veatch joins the Australian Hydrogen Council as part of its efforts to accelerate the global shift to zero emission energy and speed the development of a global hydrogen energy economy.

Innovation & Technology

Integrating Microservices and Containers for Federal Customers-A Happy Union

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s microservice and container approaches create lightweight, independent, scalable solutions that decrease impact risks and simplify updating and enhancing services.

Events, Media & Communications

GoDaddy Launches Empower Program in Canada in Collaboration With Futurpreneur To Bring Entrepreneurs Critical Digital Skills

GoDaddy announced a national partnership with Futurpreneur for the Canadian launch of Empower by GoDaddy, a global community program equipping entrepreneurs with the training, digital tools, and expert guidance needed to accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys and grow their businesses online.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru of America, Inc. Visits Cooper University Health Care to Announce Donations as Part of the Loves to Care Program

As part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, representatives from Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) visited Cooper University Health Care recently to announce a number of donations to benefits Camden-based patients being treated at Cooper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm Joins the Diversity Charter (“Charta Der Vielfalt”) To Promote the Recognition, Appreciation, and Integration of Diversity Into Germany's Business Culture

Qualcomm is proud to announce that they have joined over 4000 companies and organizations in Germany in becoming part of The Diversity Charter, a corporate initiative to promote employee diversity in companies and institutions.

Innovation & Technology

Innovative Agriculture and Construction Equipment Forging a More Sustainable Future

In this video, the company highlights their range of exciting, innovative products and concepts that are breaking new ground for the agriculture and construction industries.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Furthers Its Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

American Airlines announced it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. for sustainable aviation fuel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Executive Vice President Kala Gibson Named a 2022 Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine

Fifth Third Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson has been named to Savoy’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America compiled by Savoy magazine.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB's DEI Council Meets To Discuss Equity and Inclusivity Within the Workplace

Our DEI Council recently met at our Raleigh, N.C. office to discuss CRB’s ongoing DEI journey and our work to make our company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ohio Student Earns Arrow Electronics Innovation Award for Environmentally Friendly Invention

Ohio eighth grader Tarun Batchu won the Arrow Electronics Innovation in Electronics Award at the 2022 U.S. Invention Convention Nationals competition June 3 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aramark Chef Cycles 200 Miles to Help End Childhood Hunger

In May 2022, about 100 top chefs and members of the culinary community in the U.S. and Canada pedaled their way through a 200-mile, two-day endurance event in California to raise awareness and fight hunger for underserved children.

Green Infrastructure

Wood You Believe: Mass Timber Leading a Renaissance in Modern Construction

Driven by demand for low-carbon buildings and enabled by advances in the manufacturing of engineered wood products, mass timber buildings are rapidly growing larger in size and capturing greater shares of construction markets.

Events, Media & Communications

10 Top Newsletters Addressing Key ESG Topics

Industry newsletters are a valuable resource for busy professionals. We’ve curated 10 of the top ESG newsletters covering the topics that matter to the world of sustainability and social progress.

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