ESG News from Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Balance and Equity at Cascale: A Look Ahead

In this latest blog Cascale’s Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, Lee Green provides insight into Cascale's latest steps toward a more inclusive, balanced approach for all members.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Just in Time for World Kindness Day, VolunteerMatch Announces Major Milestone: More Than 19 Million Volunteers Engaged With Nonprofits

VolunteerMatch, the largest, most trusted and most active Volunteer marketplace, today announced a major milestone: more than 19 million connections between dedicated volunteers and nonprofit organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe Announced by Futur/io Institute

The names of Europe's 100 leading Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) were announced today by Futur/io Institute, a pioneering organisation dedicated to nurturing and inspiring leadership in sustainable innovation and building the most impactful network of CSOs globally.

Events, Media & Communications

Another Award! CNH Products and Services Have Won a Number of Awards in the 2024 China Agricultural Machinery Annual TOP50+ Awards

In the 2024 China Agricultural Machinery Annual TOP50+ selection and release event, world-class equipment, technology and services company CNH won a number of important awards for its excellent products and services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Home Pathway Launches Homeownership Pilot Program With Support From Wells Fargo, TransUnion, Morgan Stanley, Invest Newark & LISC NY

My Home Pathway has launched a comprehensive Home Buyer Nurture Program, an innovative pilot program aims to equip aspiring homeowners with the resources, education, and the support necessary to navigate the complex journey to homeownership.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lower Carbon Products and Packaging Claims: A Certification Standard for Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry

Join SCS Standards on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT, 5:00 p.m. CET) for an in-depth discussion on the newly developed standard, SCS-115: Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Veteran Friendly to Veteran Ready: Creating Opportunities and Building Partnerships for Military Talent

Veterans contribute a unique set of skills, experiences and backgrounds to the workplace and to our communities. At International Paper, we are grateful for the sacrifices that our U.S. military veterans have made.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Legacy of Commitment: Covia Celebrates Employee Milestones

At Covia, we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment. This commitment includes recognizing exemplary performance and contributions to our organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies’ Southwest Division Awards Over $127,000 to Schools and Nonprofits During Store Grand Opening in Arizona

Albertsons Companies' Southwest Division recently celebrated the grand opening of a new store in Peoria, Arizona. To welcome the newest location, the Safeway Foundation awarded over $127,000 to nearby schools and nonprofits in support of education and youth outreach programs.

Education

A Rural School at the Cutting-Edge of Education

For the students in this rural district, “the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab technology and curriculum has provided access to our students that they did not have before,” says Charlotte Hansen, principal at the school.

Environment

Beyond PFAS: End-to-End PFAS Treatment and Management Solutions for a Safer, Cleaner Future

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found everywhere in our environment. Some of them are a pressing environmental and public health concern, impacting drinking water supplies, ecosystems and communities globally.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

More Than Cardboard Recycling

Eastman partnered with Goodwill to recycle large amounts of cardboard. “Through this collaboration, we’re also lowering our carbon emissions,” Edwards said. “Working with a local organization that’s only about five miles away from our site requires reduced transportation."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG’s Eisbären Berlin Raises Awareness and Funds for the Fight Against Cancer Through Annual “Pink in the Rink” Campaign

Every October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AEG’s German ice hockey champions, Eisbären Berlin, trade their usual team colors for a bold and meaningful hue: pink—as part of their annual “Pink in the Rink” campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Continue BuildBetter With Whirlpool Program

Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Foundation has renewed its support for the BuildBetter with Whirlpool program.

Events, Media & Communications

Careers in Energy Week: Inspiring Future Energy Professionals in New Castle County

We recently hosted an electrifying Careers in Energy Week Expo.

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell and Kezzler Protect Public Health by Tackling Food Traceability Challenges

An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – get sick after eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization.

Environment

Helpers and Educators: EHS Audits in EMEA and the U.S.

Check out the latest episode of the Rethinking EHS podcast titled, Helpers and Educators: EHS Audits in EMEA and the U.S.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company Deploys Electric, Semi-Autonomous Lawn Mowers at Power Plants

Southern Company is constantly evaluating new technologies and collaborating with emerging clean tech companies, both to benefit customers and to modernize our business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources To Encourage Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration for Children

Sesame Workshop launched new free, bilingual resources today to help children learn the importance of being engaged with their community by helping others, working together, and being kind. These resources are made possible with generous support from the PSEG Foundation.

Energy

Fifth Third Lights Up Hyper-Fast Electric Vehicle Chargers at Florida Branch

Fifth Third Bank continues its historic clean energy progress today by introducing hyper-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the first time at one of its banking centers.

Innovation & Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim Tackles Health Disparities in Kenya Through Drone Delivery

Boehringer Ingelheim is fighting health disparities in Kenya by using drones to deliver life-saving rabies vaccines to remote communities. This is an example of a successful collaborative effort between organizations, NGOs and authorities to make healthcare accessible for all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Work in the Community

Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal Gives Back program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteer opportunities and incentives and a match giving program.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Responds to Southern California Wildfires

Earlier this week, T-Mobile activated its emergency response operations to support first responders and affected communities in Ventura County, Calif. as the Mountain Fire grows to over 20,000 acres, with 7% containment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million To Help Veterans Age in Place, Avoid Homelessness

In honor of Veterans Day and the annual Operation Surprise initiative, The Home Depot Foundation is investing $10 million to help veterans age in their current residences and avoid homelessness. This significant funding will address the urgent need for accessible housing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

As a leader in connectivity solutions, Cisco saw the opportunity to bridge the gap through the creation of the Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team, initially for government support, and expanding to disaster response after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.

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