Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Volunteering & Community

Albertsons Companies’ Southern California Division Associates Volunteer for MLK Day of Service

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, associates in Albertsons' Southern California Division volunteered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the MLK Day of Service hosted by L.A. Works.

Events

With Harmonized Sustainability Reporting Requirements on the Horizon, Companies Must Prepare Now or Be Left Scrambling

Global sustainability reporting is finally on the brink of unifying around a set of disclosure requirements for climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Inclusion & Opportunity

U.S. Bank Celebrates the Year of the Dragon With Red Envelopes, Calendars

2024 is the Year of the Dragon – the Wood Dragon, to be precise. This year the two-week-long Chinese New Year holiday begins on February 10, 2024, and U.S. Bank is celebrating across its footprint with employees, clients and communities.

Energy & Infrastructure

Adaptive Re-use and Modernization for Existing Data Centers

Data centers are a critical part of modern business operations, and their importance is only growing as more data is generated and artificial intelligence puts added pressure on capacities. Many older data centers are struggling to keep up with the demands of modern technology.

Volunteering & Community

Franklin Templeton Employees Embrace the Spirit of Giving Through Involved HOLIDAYS Campaign

This year, the firm’s global volunteer program, Involved, introduced Involved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of June’s Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month and make an impact during the holiday season.

Research & Reports

Cintas Corporation Provides Annual Update on Key Safety and Sustainability Business Initiatives

Cintas Corporation today published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which provides an update on the company’s continued efforts to elevate its corporate, environmental, social and governance impact – People, Planet, Workday.

Events

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 European ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

With ever more ESG reporting frameworks, ratings, and events coming about, it is important to identify and prioritise those most impactful to your ESG program, as resourcing all of these is unrealistic for most organisations.

Philanthropy

More Affordable Housing for Seniors: Regions Bank Announces Transaction Supporting Freedom Village

Regions Bank on Thursday announced it has facilitated an equity investment that will expand access to affordable housing for seniors in Montgomery.

Philanthropy

The Taco Bell Foundation Celebrates Canadian Launch With $40,000 Raised

The Taco Bell Foundation has raised $40,000 for Junior Achievement Canada since the nonprofit organization launched fundraising efforts in Canada last summer.

Awards & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Earns Perfect Score on the 2023 Corporate Equality Index for 11th Consecutive Year

Rockwell Automation has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Provides $34.3 Million of Financing for the Rehabilitation of Six Affordable Housing Properties in Chicago

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $34.3 million in construction and permanent financing through the HUD 221(d)(4) Mortgage Insurance program to facilitate the substantial rehabilitation of six low-income apartment buildings.

Corporate Responsibility

How Sustana Is Uniting To Lead a Clean Materials Movement

In the wake of the landmark agreement at COP28 last December aimed at curtailing global emissions, the spotlight has shifted to a critical yet often overlooked aspect of our fight against climate change: the sourcing of clean materials.

Energy & Infrastructure

SLR Acquires ITPEnergised

SLR, global leaders in full-spectrum sustainability solutions strengthens capabilities in global renewables market with latest acquisition.

Environment

Duke Energy Gives Away Trees To Celebrate Florida Arbor Day

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 900 trees to Florida customers.

Corporate Responsibility

How Neil Doherty and Sysco’s Culinary Team Help Operators Meet Today’s Labor Challenges

Neil Doherty’s official job title at Sysco is senior director of global culinary development, but it wouldn't be wrong to call him “chief problem solver” for the broadline distributor.

Corporate Responsibility

From the SEE Impact Report: Reducing Energy Consumption

Global packaging solutions provider SEE is implementing measures to increase energy efficiency and implementation of renewable energy sources across the value chain.

Research & Reports

New Report Finds Investors View the Quality of Available Climate Data As “Insufficient”, Recommends Broader Use of High Quality, Independent Assurance

The Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets released a new report today sharing investor insights on the quality of climate data, where the most critical credibility gaps lie, and how high quality, independent assurance can help close those gaps.

Corporate Responsibility

Benevity Releases Its Top Charitable Causes Supported by Companies and Their People in 2023

Benevity today announced its annual top charitable causes and giving trends data, which revealed that humanitarian aid for the people impacted by the Israel-Hamas war significantly impacted giving behavior in 2023.

AI & Technology

CNH Brand Unveils Innovative Suite of Solutions for Digital Agriculture

Case IH, a brand of CNH, is prioritizing more connectivity in agriculture.

Philanthropy

A Sum Greater Than Its Parts: Bloomberg and Basta’s Groundbreaking Partnership

From the beginning, Bloomberg has been a foundational partner in achieving this vision, opening pathways for first-generation students of color to join the ranks at Bloomberg and other Top 100 companies.

Corporate Responsibility

Michael Gremling: Senior Contractor Safety Specialist at Atlantic City Electric Co.

Ensuring that safety remains top of mind for all utility workers is a collaborative effort, said Michael Gremling, senior contractor safety specialist at Atlantic City Electric Co., an electric utility in Mays Landing, N.J.

Philanthropy

Entergy’s Conservation Partnership Empowers Agricultural Customers for Success and Sustainability

As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and meeting our customer needs, Entergy has been a longtime supporter of Ducks Unlimited, one of the world’s largest wetland and waterfowl conservation organizations.

Volunteering & Community

Paramount’s Season of Giving

Paramount’s Season of Giving encourages and engages employees to support local and global causes.

Awards & Rankings

Yum China Certified Top Employer China for Sixth Consecutive Year

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) has been named by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer China for the sixth consecutive year.

Research & Reports

Leidos Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in Cultivating Inclusion, Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Promoting Healthier Lives

At Leidos, our dedication extends to all those we serve - our employees, our customers, our supplier partners, our communities, and our shareholders. This dedication, coupled with our unwavering sense of purpose, empowers us to establish profound connections with our customers.

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Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

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

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...