ESG News from Leading Brands

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Mobile health providers at Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers, with Direct Relief-donated field medic packs. The organization is providing community care in western North Carolina area after Hurricane Helene. The organization has received a $25,000 emergency operating grant and a wide array of requested medical support, along with 13 other nonprofit health partners responding throughout the southeastern U.S. (Photo courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center)

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Hurricane Helene Relief: Direct Relief Grants $350,000 in Emergency Funds to Health Providers in North Carolina, Florida

In response to the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, Direct Relief is providing $350,000 in emergency grant funding to support 14 health organizations across North Carolina and Florida.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Red Cross Join to Increase Support for Patients with Sickle Cell

Understanding the great need of sickle cell patients, the Red Cross launched a national public sickle cell initiative in partnership with national and local community organizations, and corporate sponsors like FedEx.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Leaders Recognized on 2021 HERoes Women Role Model Lists

Dow announces that 4 leaders earned recognition on three 2021 HERoes Women Role Model lists, which are supported by Yahoo Finance & showcase leaders who are championing women in business & driving change for gender diversity in the workplace.

Innovation & Technology

Hackers Help Communities Combat Effects Of Dangerous Floods at Europe's Biggest Hackathon

Xylem’s participation at HackZurich2021 is part of the Xylem Ignite program, a global initiative to build and empower a network of student leaders passionate about water solutions and driving change in the water industry.

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Environment

Keysight Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative

Keysight recently announced a target to reach net zero emissions in company operations by the end of fiscal year 2040. SBTi provides an ideal framework to develop, track and report on these corporate ambitions.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Can WSP Do for You and Your ESG Goals?

With more and more clients seeking guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, Thomas Lewis, PE, JD, Michael Mondshine, and Heather Unger, LEED AP, ENV SP, discuss how WSP USA has evolved to focus on ESG innovation.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Linda Freeman Receives Prestigious Engineering Industry Award

Rockwell Automaton’s Linda Freeman, Entertainment & Amusement industry manager, has received the prestigious Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Fellow Grade Professional Award.

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Green Infrastructure

An Acquisition Charged Up to Accelerate More EV Fleets

ChargePoint, the electric vehicle (EV) charging network has acquired ViriCiti, a provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets, the company has announced.

Environment

Glass4Good Recycling Program Launches at O-I Danville

The idea behind Glass4Good is that recycling glass a win for keeping glass packaging in the manufacturing stream, helping communities recycle and reduce environmental impact, and community support groups who are benefitting from financial donations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eldorado Gold Québec Awarded Two Prizes at the Val-d'Or Chamber of Commerce Gala

Congratulations to Eldorado Gold Québec for winning two prizes at the Val-d'Or Chamber of Commerce Gala earlier this month.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes in Action: A Bed for Every Child

This summer, Alkermes continued its annual "Alkermes in Action" volunteer program, which offers employees opportunities to support local communities with hands-on activities that align with the company's values and embody compassion.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo and the Carolina Panthers Help Businesses “Evolve Small”

We have all been told that when you shop local, you are enriching towns, neighborhoods, and cities — and the people who live in those communities. But to me, supporting local small businesses is more than that.

Environment

Mohawk Group Signs Climate Pledge, Commits to Climate Action and Net Zero Carbon by 2040

Mohawk Group announces signing The Climate Pledge, a sustainability-driven effort originally cofounded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019. Mohawk Group joins over 200 signatories that are also committed to accelerated climate action.

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Education

Verizon Innovative Learning Offers Students Opportunity Through Technology

Las Vegas’ Mater Academy East is one of 246 schools joining Cohort 8 of the Citizen Verizon education initiative for the 2021-2022 school year

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

L'Occitane Engaging in Sustainable Procurement

Innovation & Technology

5G: Anywhere and Everywhere

The connectivity divide is real. However, Qualcomm is helping to bridge the gap with 5G.

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Environment

Duke Energy Florida Celebrates National Clean Energy Week With Significant Accomplishments

Duke Energy Florida is celebrating National Clean Energy Week by delivering on its commitment to expand its clean energy portfolio.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Faith and Financing Create Better Care for Atlanta's Homeless

Truist is helping the Mercy Care Foundation expand to serve Atlanta’s neediest and most vulnerable population.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Citizen Live Calls for Action to Halt Climate Change and for Wealthy Countries to Deliver on $100B Climate Pledge, $6B for Famine Relief, and Vaccine Justice

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen kicked off a month-long countdown for the G20 to address the pandemic, hunger and climate challenges, ahead of the G20 and COP26 summits.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The contributions of our Hispanic associates help to strengthen our company and grow our culture every day

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism Goes Virtual at Comcast

In this work-from-home environment, organizations that rely on volunteer assistance have struggled, and it’s been equally challenging for employees to participate in volunteer projects in our communities the way we used to.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Bristol Myers Squibb Matches Employee-led Donations to Community

Last year, our employee-led People & Business Resource Groups identified impactful organizations fighting disparities and discrimination.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Fast and the Furiously Changing Future of ESG Frameworks

Like a freight train, ESG reporting is converging very quickly with what financial reporting teams do today.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leveraging Pro Bono to Build Strong Nonprofit Boards

Taproot is diving into best practices for using pro bono to build and develop your nonprofit's board at their free October 13 U.S. Pro Bono Summit panel discussion.

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Health & Healthcare

Illumina's Spotlight on Ovarian Cancer: Understanding Tumors Through Comprehensive Genomic Profiling

“Growing up, I had a fear of being broadsided. The idea of an out-of-nowhere collision that might kill or maim me was terrifying. I grew out of this fear and while I’ve never been in that kind of accident, I have been repeatedly broadsided by cancer for the past 11 years.”

Health & Healthcare

My Special Aflac Duck® Taking Flight in Arizona

For more than 65 years, Aflac has had the extraordinary opportunity and privilege to help provide peace of mind to individuals who have our supplemental insurance policies.

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