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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CGF End-to-End Value Chain Newsletter - Q1 2021

Check out the latest updates from our End-to-End Value Chain initiative at The Consumer Goods Forum.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports No Barriers Global Impact Challenge to Inspire Student Innovation

Arrow Electronics is supporting the No Barriers Global Impact Challenge, an annual competition that challenges middle and high school students worldwide to address a critical barrier that matters to them.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LG Experience Happiness Celebrated National Teachers' Day

In recognition of National Teachers' Day, LG Experience Happiness and "The Happiness League" honors superhero teachers across the US delivering sustainable happiness skills to America's youth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Continues Progress Towards Net Zero Emissions by 2025, According to Annual Impact Report

Bloomberg LP continues to make progress towards its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2025, according to the company’s 2020 Impact Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Active-duty Military Spouse Shares Her Home Depot Story

During Military Appreciation Month, we’re honored to spotlight the brave service members and military family members who bring their expertise, knowledge and dedication into our workplace.

Sustainable Development Goals

ESG Ratings: Naive Hubris or a Practical Solution for Investors Seeking Responsible Outcomes?

It may come as some surprise that sustainable investing turned a corner as the Covid-19 pandemic upturned the world and played havoc with financial markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Ranked #23 on DiversityInc's 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity

In recognition of its continued commitment to and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, KeyBank has earned the #23 place on the 2021 DiversityInc “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, improving 12 spots from #35 in 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Hiring Manager: Bill de Dufour — Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, VMware

Learn about our hiring managers’ career paths and what they look for in candidates during the interview process.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Is Demonstrating the Potential to Use Hydrogen to Store Other Forms of Renewable Energy

Global power leader Cummins is working on three projects that use hydrogen production as a means to store renewable energy, a key issue for proponents of wind, solar and other low-carbon renewable energy sources.

Environment

EarthX Environmental Justice – Houston

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 73 million Americans live within three miles of a hazardous pollution site that could be harming their local environment and their health.

Events, Media & Communications

26 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Mobilized Through Global Citizen's Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World From Governments, Philanthropists & The Private Sector Plus an Additional $302M for Medical Tools Through the Act-Accelerator

International advocacy organization Global Citizen tonight announced that the VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World campaign helped mobilize over 26 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and $302 million to the ACT-Accelerator to provide equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments and other medical tools to the world’s most marginalized communities and healthcare workers on the frontlines.

Research, Reports & Publications

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: ESG Strategy and Governance

Our dedication to serving others starts with our leadership. Jim Hagedorn, our CEO and chairman of the board, shares a lifelong passion and commitment to the lawn and garden industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council Announces Participating Companies in the NDC Index

The National Diversity Council announced today the 37 companies that participated in the 2021 NDC Index and, among them, the first company to make the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity list.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping California Small Business Owners Make a Way During the Pandemic

Helping California small business owners make a way during the pandemic. Through its Open for Business Fund and the Paycheck Protection Program, Wells Fargo is continuing to support small businesses in California with the capital and resources they need to make a way to stay open, day after day.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial Hosts Onsite Vaccine Clinic at Manufacturing Site in New Holland, Pennsylvania

CNH Industrial partnered with CNS Occupational Medicine to host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at its New Holland Agriculture manufacturing site in New Holland, Pennsylvania.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Message From Jim Loree

This report celebrates our people, our purpose and our successes even in the face of a global pandemic, as we adapt to a changing and unpredictable world with empathy, agility and strength.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ørsted Completes Permian Energy Center

Ørsted has completed its Permian Energy Center project, a 460 MWAC hybrid solar and battery storage facility located in Andrews County, Texas.

Education

Building Capacity Through Our Engagement With Teachers and Educators

Qualcomm collaborates with diverse organizations to create STEM giving programs that provide teachers and educators with the support, skills, knowledge, and tools they need to effectively engage their students in the world of STEM education.

Environment

How Technology Transformation Can Drive Climate Change Action

Technology was omnipresent before the COVID-19 pandemic. And its relevance has grown ever since – it’s become even more essential in helping us stay connected and work, or learn, from home.

Diversity & Inclusion

Daniel Dae Kim: “Pressure Makes Diamonds, and Our Community Has Been Under Pressure”

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Daniel Dae Kim joined T-Mobile’s John Saw to address the rise of Asian hate in America, and how history can help lead a path forward to a better and more equitable place for all.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Earth Day 2021: Tips to Living Sustainably, Today and Everyday

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Lenovo Innovator and sustainable fashion stylist Kamrin Brown about her passion for sustainability. Read on to learn about what Earth Day means to her

Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring the Life of Enrique “Rick” Dovalina

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) sent condolences today in response to the passing of Enrique “Rick” Dovalina, a former HACR board member and 46th national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Donates $150,000 to India COVID-19 Relief Fund

As COVID-19 delivers a terrible toll in India, where Truist has contractors who do so much to support us, we’re living our value of Caring through a $150,000 donation from the Truist Foundation to United Way Worldwide’s India COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Events, Media & Communications

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: A Message From Our CEO

2020 was a strong year of innovation for Essity. We are making use of sensors and new technology to deliver digital solutions that simplify and improve everyday life for customers and consumers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Teva Launches TevaForever Recycling Program with TerraCycle

Teva®, a division of Deckers Brands announces, TevaForever, a partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle®, dedicated to giving well-worn Teva sandals a new life.

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