ESG News from Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology | SAP

3 Ways AI Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

While climate risk, social equity and ethical governance used to be peripheral concerns, they are now central to long-term business success.
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Research, Reports & Publications

How Do You Build a Better Future?

The Principal Financial Group® purpose is clear: Foster a world where financial security is accessible for all.

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Diversity & Inclusion

International Paper and Always® Head to Washington D.C. to Help #EndPeriodPoverty

International Paper (NYSE: IP), the leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products, and Always, the leader in global menstrual care, have joined forces to address period poverty, an issue facing more than 500 million women

Innovation & Technology

Applied AI: One Helping Hand To Address Environmental Sustainability and Emissions

Here’s how Ericsson is working to lower one part of our supply chain’s carbon footprint by identifying and reducing CO2e emissions by using applied AI to optimize product transportation.

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Energy

Webinar Recap: Engaging Supply Chain on Scope 3 for Strategic Advantage

In a recent webinar, Peylina Chu, Senior Vice President at Antea Group, Jing Zhang, and Mandi McReynolds, discussed how companies can plan for, develop, and implement Scope 3 reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Mortgage Closing Will Stay With Me Forever

Mortgage Loan Officer Jo Brown had never cried at a home closing before. But she did Jan. 25, when customer Samantha Costello signed the documents to get the keys of her first home in Benton, Kentucky.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The O2, in Partnership With Levy UK and AB InBev, Supports Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Ukraine

Budweiser Brewing Group, a proud part of AB InBev, as the Official Beer Partner of AEG’s The O2, will be bringing Ukraine’s most-loved beer brand, to the world’s most popular music venue, to support the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Navy Reservist Celebrates 14 Years With The Home Depot

Starting out as a lot tech and garden associate in Jacksonville, Florida, Darren Hammerstad had no idea that the part-time job he began as a teenager would lead to a career with The Home Depot.

Events, Media & Communications

SAP and EcoVadis Expand Partnership

A trio of announcements during the SAP Sapphire 2022 event on Tuesday, May 10, highlighted SAP and EcoVadis’ expanding partnership:

Health & Healthcare

P&G Keeping Well-Being a Priority

Protecting the health and safety of P&G people is our first priority. It’s also key to enabling a superior employee experience so we can, in turn, deliver superiority for our customers and consumers.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Fabien Thibault Named Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honoree

Fabien Thibault, global manager of product and packaging sustainability at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany was chosen as an Environment+Energy Leader 100 honoree for 2021.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Vancity in 2021: Building a Clean and Fair World

In another year of economic uncertainty and recovery, Vancity was able to apply its values-based banking model for the benefit of members, employees, and communities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation Invests $1.5 Million in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program at Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo

KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation, is donating $1.5 million to help further develop an innovative diversity, equity and inclusion program in maternity services at John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Net Impact Announces 2021-2022 Chapter of the Year Winners

Net Impact announces the 2021-2022 Chapter of the Year Winners!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

South Bronx Early College Academy and The Longwood Academy of Discovery in Bronx, NY Celebrate Official Opening of Hydroponic Classrooms

On April 28 and 29, South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA) and The Longwood Academy of Discovery celebrated the official opening of their hydroponic-farm classrooms.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group's Annual Inclusion & Diversity Report Reveals Steady Strides in Its Inclusive Journey

Expedia Group today released its second annual Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Report.

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Events, Media & Communications

Operationalizing ESG Communications for Your Private Equity Firm's Limited Partners

3BL Media breaks down what PE firms need to know about ESG communications. Explore more resources at our Private Equity Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CFOs: Time To Step Up as Sustainability Leaders

Amid the increased prominence of sustainability in policymaking and legislation, there is a huge opportunity for Chief Finance Officers to take the lead in corporate accountability.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth, 99% Biobased, Receives Two Amsterdam Innovation Awards 2022

The innovative and sustainable cleaning cloth for multipurpose usage which helps to lower environment impact while improving efficiency, is this year’s overall and category winner of the Amsterdam Innovation Award.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

RMEL Energy Association Names Black & Veatch's Becca Schmidt `Emerging Leader'

Becca Schmidt, who directs engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) proposals in the renewable energy business of Black & Veatch, has been named an emerging leader by RMEL, an energy trade association that provides education and networking services to the electric utility industry.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coach Announces (Re)Loved Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program

The Coach (Re)Loved Craftsperson Apprenticeship Program will teach apprentices the necessary skills to transform pre-loved Coach bags into newly reimagined and restored bags for resale.

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Green Infrastructure

DHL's CO2 Savings to Soar With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal

​DHL Express is to purchase more than 800 million litres of low-carbon Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in a landmark agreement, making it one of the biggest SAF aviation deals to date.

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Green Infrastructure

Reshaping Water Use Using Technology

In support of Dow’s 2025 World-Leading Operations Goal to reduce its freshwater intake intensity by 20% at key water-stressed sites, the site in Böhlen, Germany, had started a collaboration project called “Reshape water use.”

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Innovation & Technology

Google Voice Scams Continue to Target Consumers

Google voice scams are on the rise. NortonLifeLock Cares partners with Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to support identity theft research, awareness-raising efforts, and victim support services.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Letters: Path Out of Poverty Runs Through Early Childhood Education (The Advocate)

Over half (57%) of Louisiana children lived in financial hardship pre-pandemic — the HIGHEST rate in the nation — according to a new report from Louisiana United Ways, United For ALICE and Entergy Corp.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce New Partnership to Advance Digital Equity Among Latino Communities Nationwide

Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  3. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to the Community
    Making the World a Better Home is more than our purpose; it is at the heart of what we do. Each year through volunteerism, monetary and in-kind...

  4. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...

  5. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

  6. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship

  7. kate spade new york
    At kate spade new york and its Foundation, we believe that a woman’s mental health is foundational to her achieving sustainable long-term empowerment...

  8. Whirlpool Corporate Citizenship
    This category covers areas that aren't our signature charities. Main topics can include Homes For Our Troops as well as smaller charity organizations...

  9. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility

  10. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...

  11. Aflac News and Updates
    See the latest news about Aflac.

  12. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  13. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...