Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Recognized as One of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023 by USA Today

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023. This inaugural award recognizes U.S.-based companies with the most significant year-over-year reductions in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions relative to revenue.

Innovation & Technology

5G Foundational Inventions: A Deeper Dive Into the 5G Tree

Cellular technology is now a vital aspect of our lives, economies, and societies. Qualcomm’s world-leading R&D, testing, innovation, standards leadership, and commercialization efforts have driven the growth of cellular technologies for over three decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ Platform Wins Two Webby Awards

Comcast NBCUniversal’s Voices of the Civil Rights Movement platform won both The Webby Award and The Webby People’s Voice Award for Video in the Public Service & Activism category at the 27th Annual Webby Awards.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ken’s Krew: 25 Years of Support, Opportunity and Overcoming Barriers

This year, The Home Depot celebrates a 25-year partnership with Ken’s Krew, a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Gilead’s Supportive Culture Helps Working Parents: LJ’s Story

When LJ Mizzi joined Gilead in 2013, she already had a personal connection to the company. “A Gilead medicine saved the life of a loved one, so I was excited to begin a career here and to contribute in any way I could,” LJ says.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases 16th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

CBRE’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how CBRE is working to drive progress for a low carbon future, create opportunities so all people thrive and lead with integrity to build trust.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bringing Innovation to the Age-Old Topic of Ethics

When you think of ethics, a concept as old as time, you may not think of innovation. But as Katie Lawler, senior vice president and global chief ethics officer at U.S. Bank, will tell you, evolving how we think about ethics is innovative itself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Invests More Than $30 Million To Help Over 8 Million People Access Greater Financial Security

Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group®, exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security.

Diversity & Inclusion

“I Truly Feel I’m Able To Be Who I Am at Boston Scientific”

For Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Lee talks to us about how her culture has influenced her career – and how Boston Scientific has supported her along the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Learn the Secrets to Showcasing Your CSR Impact

The increasing prominence of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting adds a new wrinkle to sharing the results of our social impact efforts. Download CSR and ESG: A Practical Guide to Social Impact Reporting to help you and your team propel your impact.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2023 Points of Light Conference Unleashes the Collective Power of Positive Change

The 2023 Points of Light Conference has 50+ educational workshops, leadership discussions and networking opportunities for CSR and social impact professionals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees in Kentucky Volunteer During May in Honor of Fifth Third Day

Fifth Third Bank employees in Kentucky are celebrating Fifth Third Day during the month of May by fighting food insecurity in the communities where they live and work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Diversity Council Inspires New and Ongoing Initiatives

Founded in 2021, the Quest Inclusion and Diversity Council (QIDC) is critical in informing and driving our I&D strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s Corporate Responsibility Governance

We’ve integrated corporate responsibility throughout our business, from our daily operations to our executive leadership and our Board of Directors (the Board).

Environment

Collaborating for Net Zero: Insights and Strategies for Sustainable Telco Networks

Join this webinar, Collaborating for Net Zero: Insights and strategies for sustainable telco networks, where Kim Arrington Johnson, Principal Analyst, ABI Research and Mike Murphy, CTO, Ericsson North America will discuss the fundamentals of Net Zero strategies

Environment

Decarbonization Through Emission Transparency: Introducing SAP Sustainability Data Exchange

Companies aim to be role models in the fight against carbon emissions by making public commitments to reduce emissions. Today, more than 400 companies worldwide have signed the Climate Pledge, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ultragenyx Issues 2022 ESG Report, Continuing To Enhance Its Leadership on Corporate Responsibility

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel products for rare and ultrarare diseases, today released its second annual ESG report.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Hershey Company Releases 2022 ESG Report

On its journey to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, Hershey is embedding responsible and sustainable practices into its business transformation strategy to deliver its iconic brands for consumers to enjoy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Pets of Aflac Wish You a Happy National Pet Month

At Aflac, we love our four-legged family members, so much so that there is an entire page on our intranet dedicated to the Pets of Aflac. In honor of National Pet Month, the pet owners of Aflac share their stories and tips for celebrating and caring for their pets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Impact Strategy: Expert Advice and Key Insights

Substantial and sustainable change requires a strong vision; a vision defined and achieved through strategy. For organizations pursuing social good, social impact strategy encompasses the goals, actions, and assessment used to enact and measure positive change.

Environment

Madison Schools Increase Recycling and Reduce Food Waste

Students at an elementary school in Madison, Wisconsin, are turning their lunch time food scraps into compost.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enbridge Releases 22nd Sustainability Report

We released our 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the tangible progress Enbridge is making on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals we announced in late 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States according to an annual survey.

Energy

Accelera Marks the Start of U.S. Electrolyzer Production in Minnesota

Accelera ™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., has started operations for electrolyzer production in Fridley, Minnesota – its first electrolyzer production site in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer’s Grants4Ag Program Awards 21 Crop Science Research Grants for 2023

This year’s focus lies on research to support sustainability and the development of next-generation genomic tools in agriculture / Researchers will receive funding and mentorship resources from Bayer to further advance their pioneering work and grow with mentorship

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