Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

There Is Not Enough Water in Gaza To Survive

A joint statement warning of the consequences of the lack of access to safe water in Gaza and the measures needed to ensure the safety of the civilian population.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre: Invisible Flock • Ellen Rutherford

Behind every impactful role we place, every team we build and every effort we make to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people’s potential; lies our team of passionate, sustainability-minded individuals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Scores a Three-Pointer: Sportsmanship, Mentoring and a Little B-Ball

This summer, FedEx team members in the Chicago area volunteered their time and athletic skills to help The Support Group (TSG). For over 17 years, FedEx has been a proud sponsor of TSG, a Chicago-based nonprofit led by Director Bennie Henry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kathy Kay Wins 2023 CIO of the Year Award From the Technology Association of Iowa

PrincipalFinancial Group® executive vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Kathy Kay, received the CIO of the year award by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its annual Prometheus Awards ceremony.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Post-Pandemic Workplace Considerations: Are You Prepared for Winter?

As the winter months approach, so does more holiday travel, longer times spent indoors, and gatherings with family and friends. However, this period is also characterized by an increased risk of spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Inclusive Communities at Dow

The ALL IN ERG Fund aims to help Dow become the world’s most inclusive materials science company by harnessing the passion and perspective of our 10 ERGs to collaborate with community organizations tackling the greatest inclusion, diversity and equity needs.

Environment

Inogen Alliance Publishes 2022 ESG Report

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of our 2022 ESG Report. The commitment areas outlined in our ESG policy concentrate on the improvement of our processes and target where we can make the biggest impacts internally.

Environment

Native Plants Transform Outdoor ‘Laboratory’ in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

With the scrub bushland cleared and the soil prepared, the weekend of planting could begin. Around 130 Boy Scouts of America volunteers, from ages 12 to 75, carefully placed hundreds of seedlings and shrubs native to Minnesota into the earth.

Energy

Yes, You Can Cook Cultural Cuisine on an Induction Stove

The debate about cooking traditional cultural meals on a gas versus an electric cooktop can often lead to some spicy family discussions.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Consortium To Reinvent the Retail Bag Releases 2023 Impact Report

Albertsons Companies is a supporting member of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag. The 2023 Impact Report shares findings from the first three years of the working group, including research on customer sentiment, strategies to reduce single-use plastic bag usage...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel is a Finalist in Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 Sustainability Awards

Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, a finalist in its 2023 Sustainability Awards program.

Environment

Chemours CEO Visits Sustainable Mining Operation in Georgia

Georgia is on my mind after a great visit with the team at our Mission Mine in Southeast Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest for Health Equity 2023 Summer Intern Spotlights

The Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) team spearheaded a summer internship program to provide hands-on, real-work experience for scholars from the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg’s Million Meals Challenge Surpasses Goal, Reaching 1.1 Million Meals

Year round, Bloomberg employees come together to help address food security challenges in partnership with our wide network of nonprofit food providers globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Capturing Natural Goodness in Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

As you walk around the villages tucked away in Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea hills, every sight and sound is permeated by hazelnuts, or Findik. Step inside the world’s hazelnut heartland and discover the story behind one of its favorite confectionary ingredients, from soil to snack.

Health & Healthcare

The Doctors Are Here! Maximus Clinicians on a Mission To Help Residents in Jamaica

Everyone in line has one thing in common: They are desperately seeking healthcare. Against the backdrop of stunning mountains, sandy beaches, and dense rainforests, Jamaica suffers from alarming poverty.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating Marathon Petroleum’s Safe Drivers

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16. At Marathon Petroleum, we thank all our drivers for the work they do to safely transport products around the country.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle: Cookies at Fancypants Baking Co.

In 2019, 54.2 million tons of food was wasted in the United States. That is equivalent to 130 billion meals wasted. 27.6 millions of these tons went to a landfill, where they provided no value to society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices of Change: Marnie Weber

Marnie Weber serves as the Global Vice President for our Ability Inclusion Movement (AIM) inclusion business group. Based in Seattle, Washington she has been an Expedian for over 5 years and currently works as Senior Learning and Development Manager.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Frito-Lay and LNESC Continue Partnership To Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

Frito-Lay partnered with LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) to expand their innovative P.U.E.N.T.E.S. program to bring digital literacy training to Hispanic communities in key markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Rancho Dominguez, CA

The materials that enable the form and function of many electronic systems are manufactured at Henkel’s Rancho Dominguez facility, which has produced adhesive pastes and films for over 30 years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cherishing Every Moment: Meet Amber Hawkins

I started at GoDaddy back in 2016. At that time, I was already a very independent individual and spent my free time motorcycle riding and two-step swing dancing. I knew that I wanted a career in technology but just wasn’t sure where to start.

Green Infrastructure

The Key to a Net-Zero Future Is Lower Carbon Buildings Today

You might be surprised to learn that the buildings where we live, work, and play are some of the biggest sources of carbon emissions.

Energy

Building a Resilient Renewable Energy Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape

“The organizations planning ahead will be best situated for the highest-value opportunities once the impacts of IRA ripple through the industry, as there are new, high-value opportunities for corporations,” says Kevin Arritt, our Director of Renewable Advisory.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: Making Invisible Work Visible and Valued

A major societal challenge in the care economy is that there are areas where work often goes unnoticed and undervalued. Yet these invisible contributions are the backbone of our communities and economies.

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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...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Sustainability Regulations

Get key updates on trends that are shaping the global ESG regulatory landscape. In this space, Novata provides insights on sustainability regulation...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech acts as a catalyst and connector, bringing together students, research faculty...

Sustainable Operations

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