Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global and Martin Currie Join Industry-Leading Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

The Franklin Templeton Investment groups and three of their affiliated specialist investment managers ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global and Martin Currie have joined the industry-leading Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

Media & Communications

ESG Disclosure - Swirling Public Dialogue on Status & Value Today and in Future for Corporate Constituencies

The required financial reporting by publicly-traded companies is assured by third parties. The SEC rules require public companies to have an annual audit; audited financial statements have an opinion included from the auditing firms.

Education

Xylem Engages First 1,700 Students in Global Youth Program: Xylem Ignite

Midway through its inaugural year, Xylem Ignite has already engaged more than 1,700 students in creative water-oriented hackathons and sustainability events.

Education

Comcast Launching Six WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Lancaster

As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced plans to equip Tec Centro, the Lancaster Recreation Center

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Celebrates Being Recognized as Most Sustainable Company in the Semiconductor Industry in 2021 by World Finance

ON Semiconductor has been declared the winner of the 2021 World Finance Sustainability Awards Program in the category of the 'Most Sustainable Company in the Semiconductor Industry – 2021'.

Environment

How Corporate Support Connects Us to the Wonders of Our National Parks

Subaru of America has been at the forefront of efforts to increase sustainability and enhance environmental stewardship in our parks by sharing their zero-landfill expertise in a pilot program at three iconic national parks – Denali, Grand Teton, and Yosemite.

Energy

Chevron and The Future of Low Carbon Energy

Chevron believes the future of energy is lower carbon. That’s why Chevron has committed $3 billion by 2028 to advance our energy transition strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Becomes Newest Full APSCA Member Firm

SCS Global Services, an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, is pleased to announce that it has become a full APSCA member firm. APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) is a professional industry association dedicated to advancing the use of reputable, independent social compliance audits as a tool to assure good workplace conditions worldwide.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Steps to Shrink Our Footprint

Each of us leaves a carbon footprint on the planet. To start a greener lifestyle, make simple changes to our daily habits. Check out more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Challenge for Coal Sector of Net Zero and a Just Transition

As the build-up continues to the pandemic-delayed UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), all eyes – and hopefully all agendas – are on how to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast: Passion

In this podcast, SAIC leaders and employees talk about their own passions and how they leverage it at work. Our team brings unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds to drive success for our customers and for growing SAIC.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pilgrim's Sets Net Zero by 2040 Goal and Reports Progress

Pilgrim’s [NASDAQ: PPC], a global food company, today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which includes the five-year results of its 2015 sustainability goals and aggressive new global targets that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next decade and beyond.

Environment

Steel Dynamics Sets Goal to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 for its electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill operations.

Environment

Flor De Caña Launches Global Zero Waste Month Campaign in an Effort to Reduce Food Waste

This July, Flor de Caña, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, kicks off its first-ever “Zero Waste Month” campaign.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IAC's Upcoming Virtual Conference Convenes Industry Collective to Explore Balancing the Romance of Gold, Diamonds and Jewelry With the Consumer Demand for Sustainability, While Honoring Edward Asscher, Cristina Villegas, and Robert Weldon

New Realities, Future Promise, the Initiatives in Art and Culture’s (IAC) 11th annual international conference on gold and diamonds, will be held from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT Tuesday through Thursday, on July 13-15, 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacy's Renews Commitment to the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Stacy’s has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. To date, Pepsi Co brands have donated $2,094,823 to fund 29,930 microloans and create 166,720 opportunities for a better life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Naked Juice Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Naked Juice has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Naked Juice has donated $900,000 to fund 28,920 microloans and create 159,415 opportunities for a better life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Un-carrier Reinvents the Fan Experience with 5G at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby

T-Mobile is donating $10,000 for every home run hit with a magenta ball during bonus time at the Home Run Derby to the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program, which helps cover Little League® registration fees for families in need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Founding Member Seventh Generation Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Seventh Generation has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Seventh Generation has donated $650,000 to fund 24,175 microloans and create 137,865 opportunities for a better life.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Introduces Precision Grader Blade for Large-Frame Compact Track Loaders

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, introduces the all-new CASE Precision Grader Blade, a powerful new attachment for large-frame compact track loaders that delivers the grading performance of a motor grader in a more compact and agile footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Timberland and Its Employees Celebrate Pride Month

Through listening sessions, service events, donations, and social media messages, Timberland helps support LGBTQ+ youth in the US and Europe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Muralist Brandan 'BMike' Odums Transforms His Community Through Art

Studio BE received the funding from PayPal. “For a small business like ours, the Empowerment Grant was a big deal. It allowed us to take a sigh of relief and continue focusing on the future when we could reopen,” Eddie said.

Innovation & Technology

An Innovative Learning Tool to Bridge the Digital Divide

Around the world, tremendous efforts are underway to connect the unconnected. But deeply rooted challenges remain, and, for many people, high-speed broadband or wireless remains a distant dream, at least for now.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Richa Himani Reaches New Heights at United Airlines

Richa Himani merges legal leadership with community service, both at United Airlines and in her local Houston community

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