ESG News from Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named #1 for Environmental Performance

As we celebrate Earth Day this week, we’re incredibly proud to be named the best company for the environment in our industry by JUST Capital

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Summit to Host Industry Leaders From Around World to Accelerate Better Lives Through Better Business

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global CEO-led business forum for retailers and manufacturers, is gearing up for its annual Global Summit from 20 – 23 June in Dublin.

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Virtual Event | Powering Children's Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families

Parents are the architects of their children’s brains, especially during the earliest years. Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life builds the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.

Environment

CooperVision Launches Impact Dashboard to Track Progress of its Plastic Neutrality Initiative

In 2021, CooperVision pioneered the world’s first plastic neutral contact lenses by funding Plastic Bank’s collection, processing and reuse of general ocean-bound plastic waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mariam Sorond: Head and Heart

Welcome to VMware! You have more than 27 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across mobile, wireless, fixed, satellite and cable technologies. What brought you to VMware?

Green Infrastructure

Why We Need Green Artificial Intelligence, Alibaba's DAMO Academy Explains

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to change the world, so long as it doesn’t burn the planet down in the process.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Fierce Urgency of Now: The Path to Circularity Being the Norm

Henkel’s partnerships are designed to help Henkel accelerate progress against ambitious sustainability goals that include reducing waste generation by 50% per ton of product and designing 100% of Henkel’s packaging for recyclability or reusability.

Environment

Reimagining a Greener Branch

Most people are familiar with the 3 Rs of Earth Day. Regions Bank is going a step further by reimagining its approach to branches and other corporate facilities to reduce its environmental footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Albertsons Companies Announces ESG Goals and Long-Term Strategies to Support a More Sustainable Future

Today, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product, and Community.

Environment

Garage By HP | Generation Impact: The Scientist - Episode 3

Using a $20 microscope, Lego, and various household items, teen Emily Tianshi transformed her garage into a science lab to study water conservation amid California’s historic drought.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Doing the Right Thing Will Feel Bad Sometimes: Your Brain Is Changing.

In this episode Jake shares a personal story where doing the right thing left him feeling terrible for weeks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ericsson's Commitment to Their People

Ericsson is committed to placing its workforce at the center of everything the Company does. Ericsson strives to create a people experience that enables employees to realize their full potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Franklin Templeton Leaders Among Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

Two senior Franklin Templeton leaders— President and CEO Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income—are among Barron's third annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: New CMO Dr. Chiang Explains How Social Media Can Shine Light on GI Advances and Reach More Patients

Austin L. Chiang, MD, explains why he brought his sizable social media following to Medtronic, where he serves as chief medical officer of the Gastrointestinal business.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Global Research From Expedia Group Spotlights Growing Consumer Interest in Sustainable Tourism

Expedia Group is dedicated to working within the travel industry to make travel more responsible.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Launches Global Network of Advisors to Advance Human Health and Equity in Cities

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its inaugural WELL City Advisory, which will explore ways to support local governments worldwide in demonstrating leadership on advancing health and well-being across their buildings, organizations and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2022 Cohort

Today, The Walt Disney Company and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing students from four-year institutions across the country, including many HBCUs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Must-Know Mindset Shift for Social Impact Practitioners Who Want to Scale

Tired of braving the social impact wilderness alone? We've got you. Here, we break down one must-know mindset shift to combat burnout, 4 foundational elements that will move you toward your social impact vision and 3 small steps to get you started.

Environment

ESG Global Trends in 2022

As we recently came together from all parts of the world for the first time in over two and a half years for our Spring Associate meeting for Inogen Alliance, one main focus of our meetings was around Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG).

Environment

7 EcoHacks to Treat Every Day Like Earth Day

Creating a sustainable lifestyle might feel like a monumental task, but it’s easier to manage when you think about making small changes.

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment Impact Minute #36: The Importance of Rebuilding Quickly After a Natural Disaster with Peter Rodriguez of CSI Solutions

In this episode, Peter Rodriguez, General Manager of CSI Solutions and Project Manager of ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment company, talks about ekō Solutions’ modular structures (shipping containers) that can be quickly deployed.

Environment

Podcast: Turning Non-Recyclable Waste Into Low-Carbon Intensive Biofuel

Thanks to developments in gasification technology, this kind of transformation is now possible on a commercial scale. “10 or 20 years into the future, I really see a world where carbon will be in a closed loop,” says Andrea Redford, CBDO at Enerkem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports Fellow First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grants for Emergency Preparedness, Resiliency Initiatives

Duke Energy is creating a $500,000 microgrant program to help South Carolina communities weather future storms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Earns Top Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott

LG Electronics has received the highest possible rating in the ​​2021 MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) for Marriott International.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financial Literacy Month at Oportun

April is Financial Literacy Month and it serves as an opportunity for all of us to evaluate our personal finances and implement tools and tips that can help us improve them.

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