ESG News from Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International Progresses Against “Snacking Made Right” ESG Goals

The report confirms progress in building a more sustainable snacking company, grounded in creating long-term value for both the business and its stakeholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight Releases 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

In this report, Keysight highlights its progress toward key impact goals, contributions to purposeful technology, and continued transparency alignment with key environmental, social, governance (ESG) reporting frameworks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Las Vegas Sands released its latest ESG Report covering the company’s 2021 performance and outlining overarching ambitions and core strategies for its next five-year reporting cycle from 2021-2025.

Energy

National Grid Seeks Renewable Natural Gas and Hydrogen Supply

Following the release of its vision for fossil-free heat in the Northeast, National Grid has issued a request for information (RFI) to better understand renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen availability for its customers in Massachusetts and New York.

Environment

Climate Action - Ericsson's Supply Chain

Ericsson is actively working to reduce emissions in its supply chain. In 2021 Ericsson supply chain emissions totalled 2.6 Mtonnes of CO2e and corresponded to 8% of Ericsson’s total carbon footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Celebrates Military Appreciation Month, Part 3: The Soldier

In the final installment of this three-part series, we bring you a special story of how this employee found himself demonstrating what Military Appreciation Month in action truly means.

Health & Healthcare

The Quest To Stop Cancer From Coming Back

In his 15 years as a lung cancer specialist, Professor Nicolas Girard, MD, PhD, of the Curie-Montsouris Thorax Institute has seen – and helped advance – dramatic changes in how patients with this disease are treated.

Education

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader, announce they have teamed up to launch a multimedia STEM education experience for students in grades 5 to 10.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy's Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez Speaks About Mental Health and Peak Performance in Recognition of Mental Heal

On May 11, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy star player and Mexico’s all-time leading international scorer, Javier “Chicharito” Hernanadez, spoke about Mental Health and Peak Performance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Food Waste Is a Massive Societal Issue. Climate Corps and ReFED Partner To Implement Solutions.

In 2022, Climate Corps® is teaming up with ReFED to launch a pilot program to bolster the capacity of companies to tackle food waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports Families of Buffalo Mass Shooting With a $250,000 Grant

To honor the memories and legacies of the victims of the tragic shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank is announcing a $250,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

nD Digital Twin Platform Selected by New ASME-Black & Veatch Business, Twinify Technologies

nDimensional Inc. announces its role as digital twin platform provider for Twinify Technologies, a new joint venture between The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Black & Veatch.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a National Program Is Turning Suspension From School Into a Positive Experience

Compared with most of its peers, Canada’s high school dropout rate, at about 10%, is low.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Funds Sustainable Upgrades for Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo

Staff at the Bronx Zoo are embracing clean in-park transportation with 12 new electric utility vehicles, thanks to a $144,088 donation from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Spotlight: Elena Zee, Arizona Council on Economic Education

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Common Impact is proud to highlight AAPI leaders like Elena Zee, President & CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education, an organization that serves 200,000+ students annually.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leaning on Mentors To Reimagine What's Possible

Every community faces tough challenges and needs passionate people to find solutions.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Sustainable Future Requires Business Action for the SDGs

International experts in sustainable development shed light on strategies for building greener and better cities and communities, as well as changing business models to help raise the standard of living – in the latest podcasts from GRI.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Alicia Oller Discusses the Evolving Trends and Emerging Technologies in Onshore Wind Energy

Tetra Tech’s Alicia Oller discusses the evolving trends and emerging technologies in onshore wind energy development.

Events, Media & Communications

The EarthX Film Festival Runs May 12 - 15, 2022

The EarthX Film Festival is May 12 - 15, 2022.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HSN and Cornerstone Brands Honored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has announced that HSN® and the Cornerstone brands, including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, are the recipient of its “2021 Corporate Pioneer of the Year” award.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo Collaborates With Stella McCartney and Central Saint Martins to Champion the Future of Sustainable Fashion Design Through Technology

Lenovo and Stella McCartney will challenge MA Design students from Central Saint Martins to explore the relationship between fashion and technology during a live brief

Diversity & Inclusion

MENTOR Launches National Campaign To Promote Youth, Equity in Workplace Culture

MENTOR, the unifying champion for the mentoring movement, launched a comprehensive workforce development campaign this week to create more diverse and equitable workplaces for our nation’s young people.

Education

Biogen's Alex Cameron Discusses Biogen-MIT Biotech in Action

When the pandemic hit, in-person lessons at the Community Lab paused. That’s when Biogen-Lemelson-MIT Program Biotech in Action launched, providing online science and lab classes.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Mastercard Is Supporting Ukrainians to Stabilize Their Lives in Poland

Through a philanthropic commitment of $1.9 million dollars, the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will support programs that promote displaced Ukrainians now residing in Poland.

Environment

Paul Watson of Sea Shepard Conservation Society Interview at EarthX2022 Congress of Conferences

Captain Paul Watson from Sea Shepherd and EarthX CEO Michael Fletcher held a discussion at Earthx2022 Congress of Conferences.

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