The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Environment

New Climate Policy Bills in California Herald Sweeping Changes for Businesses

“As goes California, so goes the nation” is a popular refrain, and the domain of environmental policymaking is no exception.

Awards & Rankings

2023 Top Women in HVAC: Christina Spalding

I began my working career as an engineer and then operations leader before transitioning into refrigerant sales.

Energy & Infrastructure

Vanguard Renewables: Our Why

The Company is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion.

Research & Reports

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero updates and expands Southern California Edison's 2019 analysis, Pathway 2045. A key driver for this updated analysis is AB 1279, which made the state's carbon-neutral goal into law in 2022 and established a deeper requ

Environment

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Circularity & Waste Management

One of the fundamentals of our Growing Green tenet is to make the most of the Earth’s natural resources. From metals to packaging to production materials, we take a circular approach to reducing our environmental impact.

Awards & Rankings

Boston Scientific Costa Rica Facility Awarded Gender Equality Seal

Our Costa Rica Manufacturing Sites and Commercial Office were awarded the Gender Equality Seal from INAMU (Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres/National Women’s Institute).

Corporate Responsibility

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice: Toby C.

This year, Taco Bell extended Digital & Technology apprenticeships to some of its restaurant team members.

Environment

South Pole Joins Industry, Policymakers and NGOs Calling for Transparent Corporate Targets on Plastic Pollution at UN Negotiations in Nairobi

Leaders of global industry, NGOs and UN delegates have united in calling for a global policy framework that would address all stages of the plastic lifecycle.

Events

Nasdaq at COP28: United Nations Climate Change Conference

Nasdaq is proud to participate in COP28, a global gathering to take action towards the world's collective climate goals.

Corporate Responsibility

Community and Connection: Volunteers Celebrate Nielsen Global Impact Day 2023

On October 5, 2023, more than 2,260 Nielsen employees across 39 countries volunteered for our eleventh annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID). NGID is our annual day of service that brings our community and culture to life.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: The Importance of Behavioral Changes and Preventive Actions

An important starting point for reducing the spread of infections is behavior change, both on the individual level and as a wider society. Good hygiene practices form the foundation for efficient prevention – allowing better well-being and health by preventing diseases.

Environment

Bayer Shares the Importance of Including Farmers in Climate Discussions

We celebrate Silvia Caprara and all the young farmers and agvocates who are heading to COP28 to make their voices heard.

Health & Healthcare

AMD Adaptive Computing and AI Technology Helps Enable HD Ultrasound Scanning in Handheld Devices

Ultrasound scanning helps doctors diagnose an array of conditions. But many doctors and their patients lack access to traditional ultrasound systems, which are expensive and large.

AI & Technology

How Will Wireless Innovations Foster a Greener, More Sustainable Future?

The emergence of 5G in recent years has made significant strides toward creating a more sustainable world, contributing to our ongoing efforts in various ways.

Philanthropy

Salvation Army of Idaho Falls Receives $20,000 Grant From KeyBank at Kettle Kick-Off Event

The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls has received a grant of $20,000 from KeyBank in support of the 2023 Love Beyond Christmas- the Idaho Falls Kettle Kick-Off. The funds will help jumpstart the annual campaign which takes place during the holiday season.

Corporate Responsibility

Alibaba Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The initial focus of the collaboration between WBCSD and Alibaba will be on Climate Action, particularly in finding innovative ways to leverage Alibaba’s platforms for broad decarbonization and work with WBCSD members on the Avoided Emissions framework and methodologies.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Foundation Provides More Than $56,000 in Grants To Support Florida Veterans

Funding will support organizations, initiatives committed to honoring Florida veterans and connecting them to unique services and programs

Philanthropy

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s Supermarkets and Star Market’s Foundation Raised $1.5 Million for Boston Children’s Hospital

Shaw's Supermarkets and Star Market have had a strong partnership with Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) since 2015. Albertsons Companies associates recently stopped by BCH to celebrate a year of giving and present the team with $1.5 million. 

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Attends Uniqlo LifeWear Sustainability Roundtable

Kaley Roshitsh, Sustainable Apparel Coalition editorial director, attended Uniqlo's sustainability roundtable at its New York City research and design office.

Corporate Responsibility

On the Road to COP28

Jingdong Hua, vice-chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and Paul Druckman, chairman of the World Benchmarking Alliance, sit down with Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to share how standards and benchmarks bring credibility to ESG reporting.

Volunteering & Community

National Grid Announces Alisha Collins as Director, Community Impact & Engagement in New England

National Grid is pleased to announce that Alisha Collins has joined the company as its first Director of Community Impact & Engagement in New England.

AI & Technology

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches New Website

The SAC has redesigned its website to significantly enhance the user experience of visitors, better reflect the revised strategic plan, and amplify member success stories.

Events

Town of Bayeux To Host the IOC Refugee Olympic Team Ahead of Paris 2024

The IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be hosted in the historic town of Bayeux in Normandy, France, for its pre-Games Training Camp ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Philanthropy

Albertsons Companies Foundation’s President Spoke With Catchafire About Building Powerful Partnerships To Eliminate Hunger

Christy Duncan Anderson, Executive Director and President, Albertsons Companies Foundation, recently spoke with Catchafire about how we're building powerful partnerships to eliminate hunger through our Nourishing Neighbors program.

Philanthropy

Bengals and Fifth Third Bank Team Up With Freestore Foodbank To Donate 2,000 Holiday Meals to Local Families

The Cincinnati Bengals and Fifth Third Bank teamed up with Freestore Foodbank to hold a drive-through Holiday Meal Distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 21st. During the 3-hour event, 2,000 holiday meal boxes were distributed, feeding as many as 8,000 people in the community.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

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

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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...

Corporate Responsibility

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