ESG News from Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

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Environment

Wildlife Habitat Council and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Release Pollution Prevention Resources for Auto Industry, Supported by the US EPA

WHC and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment developed a suite of resources focused on the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) to prevent pollution in the automotive industry. Made possible through funding from the EPA Region 4 Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program.

Education

Henkel Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2024 by Engaging Local Students at Its Facilities

Henkel's Manufacturing Day events are just one aspect of the company’s commitment to education and continued investment in opportunities that provide students of all ages access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) resources and STEM-related career information.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Neuroscience of Inclusion and Diversity: Unlocking High-Impact Team Performance

Diversity and inclusion are not only core elements of Teva’s cultural DNA, they are also key in realizing our Pivot to Growth strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Awards Grant to Lincoln School for Participation in the Explore.Act.Tell. Program

Albertsons Companies is thrilled to spotlight Lincoln School in Garwood, NJ, for their outstanding participation in the Explore.Act.Tell. (E.A.T.) Program.

Events, Media & Communications

Meta at UNGA 2024

We’re proud to have showcased our commitment to helping accelerate the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at UNGA this week, because we believe technology has a significant role to play in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Environment

What It Takes To Solve Plastic Pollution

Solving the challenge of plastic pollution requires holistic approaches focused on creating value across the environment, society and the economy.

Environment

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Mold Prevention

While cost-saving measures are often necessary in property management, certain shortcuts can lead to significant mold-related issues. It's crucial to understand and avoid these common pitfalls.

Environment

The Rising Demand for EHS Audits in the Asia Pacific Region

In this episode of the Rethinking EHS podcast, we discuss EHS audits in the APAC region, diving into regional comparisons and how the industry has been evolving.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Hershey Company and Its Partners Inaugurate Three Primary Schools in Côte d’Ivoire as Part of Initiative To Expand Access to Education

The Hershey Company has inaugurated three public primary schools in Côte d'Ivoire, a leading cocoa-producing country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Career Progression - Jessie Hutchens Maxwell

I started at Oxford Immunotec as a temp/contract position on the manual sample processing team before our site was acquired by Quest.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Energy Transition: Our Journey Towards a More Sustainable Future

At Dow, we understand and embrace our responsibility to protect the climate, building on almost twenty years of emissions reductions and as embedded in our Path2Zero.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Veolia Named Top U.S. Environmental Firm for the Fourth Year in a Row

Veolia, the world leader in delivering environmental services in water, waste and energy, has received the top ranking in an annual listing of the largest U.S. environmental services companies compiled by Engineering News Record, a prominent industry trade publication.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Appoints Three New Board Members To Help Address the Global Hunger Crisis

Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader that works to create a future where everyone is well nourished, today announced the appointment of three new members of its U.S. Board of Directors.

Innovation & Technology

Dr. Ellen Williams Joins Climate Vault's Technology Experts Chamber To Help Evaluate Innovative CDR Projects

Climate Vault announces the appointment of Dr. Ellen D. Williams to its Technology Experts Chamber. Dr. Williams, a global leader at the nexus of energy tech & policy, brings over 40 years of expertise to Climate Vault’s mission of verifiably reducing + removing carbon emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cadence Fem.AI Summit: A Journey of Inspiration

This year, the Cadence Giving Foundation (CGF) launched Fem.AI to achieve a more inclusive tech sector, and the inaugural Fem.AI Summit that took place on October 1 was a luminary in a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

Events, Media & Communications

Black & Veatch Promotes Sustainable Water Management Practices at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2024

Asia Pacific’s mining industry can accelerate the adoption of more sustainable water management practices to protect freshwater resources for the local community while ensuring a more resilient and reliable water future, says Black & Veatch.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Principal® Foundation Philanthropic Philosophy

Principal Foundation is committed to removing barriers, creating opportunities, and empowering more people to build financially secure futures. Principal Foundation is a duly recognized non-profit entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Del Monte Foods Honored As Corporate Hero by Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Del Monte Foods received the 2024 Corporate Hero Award by Alliance for a Healthier Generation during the America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Education

Google, Adobe and IBM Are Aiming To Help Millions Gain AI Skills - Here’s What To Know

And in September 2023, IBM announced plans to collaborate with universities to offer courses on generative AI and AI career readiness, with the goal of educating 2 million people worldwide about AI by the end of 2026.

Innovation & Technology

Bridges to Prosperity: AI Models Help Connect Disconnected Communities

When residents of rural Uganda’s Bundimulinga village wanted to walk to school, access healthcare, or provide for their family, they had to prepare for a trek through thick forests and deep valleys which isolates their small community. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Customer Relationships: The Cornerstone of Covia’s Success

Our success stems not only from our high-quality products and services, but from the genuine, decades-long relationships we are grateful to have with businesses across a variety of industries.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Celebrates Third Annual Forum in Pittsburgh

It was an evening full of inspiration, networking and connection. On October 17th more than 100 people attending the third annual Key4Women Forum in Pittsburgh at Franklin on Penn. This year’s theme, “Perseverance: When Life is ‘On the Rocks’,” resonated deeply with attendees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mastercard: Connecting Everyday Sustainable Choices Into the Core of Our Business

Over the past quarter, Mastercard has welcomed new ideas that can support more conscious, sustainable choices. From consumers to businesses, we’re leveraging our legacy programs and products to contribute to tackling the climate crisis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Maximus Employee Volunteers Offer Comfort to Families in Virginia

A team of Maximus employee volunteers recently enjoyed a community support day at the Ronald McDonald House in Richmond, Virginia. This nonprofit provides a “home away from home” for families with children receiving medical care at nearby hospitals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Employees, Nonprofit Partners and Other Volunteers Join “Rally for Relief”

More than 200 Duke Energy employees, nonprofit partners and other volunteers joined our “Rally for Relief” event in Raleigh today to benefit western North Carolina.

Latest Campaigns

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