ESG News from Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver 52 Tons of Critical Medical Aid for Ukrainians

FedEx Corp. and Direct Relief continue to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June 26, FedEx Express safely delivered 52 tons of critical medical aid to Poland from the United States via a FedEx humanitarian relief flight.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strategy, Suffering, and Impact: A Personal Reflection by RW CEO Angela Parker

The first and most appropriate reaction to human violence is to hear the deafening crack of our own hearts. The second is to wail. Gather the rage. Let it wreak havoc until our lungs ache. And when the voices say, “Get up! Do something!” – stay.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dial® Commits to Helping Teachers With DonorsChoose and TeacherLists

Dial®, a trusted brand of almost 75 years, continues to better the lives of consumers through its long-standing history of supporting handwashing education and healthy hygiene habits.

Health & Healthcare

Reducing Childhood Diabetes and Obesity Through Education and Support

Project Power is an American Diabetes Association initiative focused on slowing the spread of childhood obesity and diabetes among children 5–12 by promoting healthy habits, nutrition education, increased physical activity, and family involvement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Gives: Employee Volunteerism

We amplified our commitment to service through the launch of our signature employee volunteer program, Tapestry Gives. Tapestry Gives provides our employees with the tools and resources they need to serve in the communities where they live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CGF Healthier Lives Coalition Launches a Health & Wellness Pilot Programme in Chicago Co-led by Walmart and PepsiCo

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Collaboration for Healthier Lives (CHL) Coalition have launched a pilot project in Chicago to empower consumers and vulnerable communities in the city to make healthier choices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NortonLifeLock Supports the Next Generation of Women Leaders

NortonLifeLock supports gender equity, and our commitment to equality for women and girls is part of our everyday culture. We are thrilled to support Girl Up, a movement to advance girls’ skills, rights, and opportunities to be leaders.

Energy

PNC Bank Enters Into Agreement With Constellation To Power Operations With Renewable Energy

PNC Bank’s long-term commitment supports development of 78 megawatts of new solar; helps company reduce carbon footprint by more than 55,000 metric tons each year

Research, Reports & Publications

Attracting and Hiring Diverse Talent

We make ongoing efforts to attract and retain a diverse employee population of highly talented individuals that represents the communities we serve and help advance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenToken Listed in the Australian Financial Review's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards

GreenToken has been named the innovation award winner for the 2022 Financial Review Sustainability Leaders -Technology, media & telecommunications category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Join a Conversation With Experienced Skilled Volunteers!

Register for this panel event to get some of your frequently asked questions answered and learn from our most experienced skilled volunteers!

Research, Reports & Publications

American Airlines Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

American Airlines Group Inc. issued its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report today, providing updates on the company’s strategy and progress across key issues over the year.

Environment

Driving Accountability in the Race Against Climate Change

For stakeholders to assess and compare the risks and opportunities of companies operating amid intensifying threats of climate change, there must be measures of accountability underpinned by transparent, standardized reporting.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, released its 12th annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2021 toward its 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Conception to Completion: How Lenovo's PDO Prioritizes Accessibility Through Every Stage of Product Development

Since its inception in 2020, Lenovo’s Product Diversity Office (PDO) has been the authority on embedding DE&I into our product design and development processes.

Green Infrastructure

Ørsted and Eversource Teams With Boskalis for Foundation and Offshore Substation Transportation & Installation for Northeast Offshore Wind Projects

Through their joint venture projects, Ørsted and Eversource are supporting the development of a new domestic offshore wind supply chain that will create thousands of jobs for American workers across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Helps Keep Como Park Zoo Penguins Healthy

Como Park Zoo features a fan-favorite penguin exhibit with nine African Penguins. Zoo goers delight in seeing the penguins launch into the water and waddle around their enclosure in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases 10th Annual Industry Report on Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement Trends

Blackbaud released its 10th annual Industry Review: Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which analyzes corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employees’ philanthropic behavior across the sector.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Paltry Plastic Recycling Rates, and Why We Can't Ask Consumers To Solve the Problem

Very little of the plastic we use is ever recycled. That’s been the case for years, and the recent trend is getting even worse. Fortunately, we are seeing more places take legislative action to address the problem.

Education

How a Verizon Grant Helped This Small Business Find New Clients

What does it take to grow a company from one client to 100? For Joe Alvarez and Erick Casillas, founders of iCareClean in Montebello, CA, the answer was a lot of hard work—and a little help from free Verizon courses.

Health & Healthcare

Essity and UNICEF in Mexico Extend Successful Hygiene Partnership

Hygiene and health company Essity and UNICEF in Mexico have signed a new three-year agreement to jointly educate and drive awareness of the importance of good hand hygiene and to break taboos around menstruation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named a 2022 National Top Workplace in the Financial Services Industry by Energage

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been awarded a Top Workplaces in financial services honor by Energage, LLC, an employee engagement technology partner.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating a Safe, Inclusive Space for LGBTQ Workers

It’s the most fundamental of workplace rights: to simply be yourself. But for many in the LGBTQ community, it remains a struggle to reveal their authentic selves. That’s why it’s essential for organizations to support inclusivity.

Innovation & Technology

Short Corn Is Smart Corn

How do we grow enough to feed and fuel the world around us? Could we create a more sustainable, healthy and resilient food system while helping farmers create better harvests with less land, water and energy? We believe we can.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seramount 2022 'Women of Excellence' Awards Honor Lynn Moersch of Whirlpool Corp. As 'Corporate Women's Champion'

Seramount announced the 2022 Women of Excellence honorees, which included Whirlpool Corp.’s V.P. of Channel Sales and Marketing, Lynn Moersch, who is being honored as a 2022 Corporate Women’s Champion.

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