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Responsible Production & Consumption | Tetra Pak

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.
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Energy

Green Mountain Energy and Treehouse Partner to Offer Customers Affordable Option for EV Charger Installation

Green Mountain Energy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Named to 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023 Ranking

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) announced it has been named to 3BL's annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity Reuses More Than Half of France’s Recycled Food and Beverage Packaging

The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Ways Mentors Can Support Female Entrepreneurs During National Women’s Small Business Month

As National Women’s Small Business Month shines a light on women-owned small businesses, SkysTheLimit.org is proud to connect mentors to the resources they need to enhance their commitment to empowering women founders.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ninety-One Percent of Young Adults With Student Loans Say Financial Stress Is Impacting Their Wellness

Ninety-one percent of young adults with student loans are so stressed about money they say it's impacting their physical and mental wellness, according to a new survey by Morning Consult on behalf of Abbott (NYSE: ABT).

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Events, Media & Communications

Whole Planet Foundation’s Party With A Purpose Sponsors are Powering Her Potential

Each year, we celebrate the launch of Whole Planet Foundation on October 25, 2005 and the stakeholders, donors, and advocates who power our mission to alleviate poverty.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CNH's Eighth Edition of a Sustainable Year - Excelling in ESG

CNH Industrial demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future with the eighth edition of A Sustainable Year. This digital magazine features innovation and sustainability developments from the past year, and complements the publication of our latest Sustainability Report.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Joe Migyanko: The Power of Perseverance

Even after 22 years at Covia, I can’t help but feel inspired and motivated by the internal fortitude and talent of my fellow Team Members.

Environment

Complimentary Webinar: California’s Climate-Related Disclosure Laws – What Companies Need To Know

Join Bonnie Holman, Managing Director of SCS Consulting Services, and Karen Righthand, VP of Marketing at SCS Global Services for this webinar on California’s Climate-Related Disclosure Laws – What Companies Need to Know discussing the major components of SB 261 and SB 253.

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Energy

Bacardi Flips the Switch on Solar Power

The largest privately held international spirits company has installed 444 solar panels on the roof of its world headquarters building in Bermuda.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A September to Remember - Aflac's Bridge to Brighter Campaign Illuminates Company's Ongoing Support for Children with Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S. and a proud supporter of families of children with cancer and blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, recently announced the culmination of its campaign to illuminate bridges and other landmarks.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Plastic Waste Coalition Director Welcomes Landmark “Zero Draft” for a Binding Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution

On September 4, the United Nations published a first draft, or “zero draft,” of its global treaty to end plastic pollution.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Included in 2023 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index With Strongest Score in IT Industry for Environmental and Social Achievements

Lenovo is pleased to announce that it was included in the 2023 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index with an AA score.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity Receives $39,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) received a $39,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank N.A during the bank’s Volunteer Build Day held earlier today on Chestnut Street in Holyoke.

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Events, Media & Communications

Top Women in Grocery Podcast: Talking Business With a TWIG Hall of Famer

In this episode, Suzanne Long, chief sustainability and transformation officer at Albertsons Cos. and this year’s TWIG Hall of Famer, discusses how improving efforts in sustainability can create a better business.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Acquires 25% of Cyclyx Joint Venture, Joining Agilyx and ExxonMobil To Accelerate Plastic Waste Recycling

LyondellBasell joining Cyclyx, which was formed in December 2020, further accelerates innovation and development of the necessary infrastructure for a nationwide circular economy for plastics.

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Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy Host USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team’s Debut in Southern California

AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross, hosted the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team’s first ever public demonstration in Southern California at Dignity Health Sports Park.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Local Social and Environmental Action Propels Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Program Toward Year-End Target

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today published details of its quarterly sustainability impact performance alongside its third-quarter financial results.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lipstick and Legislation: Mary Kay Inc. Celebrates 60 Years of Women’s Empowerment on Capitol Hill

On September 13, as Mary Kay Inc. marked its 60th anniversary, the iconic beauty brand took its celebrations to the heart of the nation's capital.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Sustainability Data: Brand Rating Reports

Research platform Glow, the founding partner of the Social Responsibility Score (SRS), has released 700+ brand sustainability benchmark reports online. This extensive dataset covers the largest US, UK, and Australian brands across 15+ categories.

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Environment

Key Banking Regulators Adopt Interagency Principles To Address Climate-Related Financial Risks for Large Banks

Ceres welcomes the harmonized Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Energy

Pizza Joint Grooves to a Greener Beat

While deciding between gas and electric, the brothers were concerned with the power and price tag attached to an eco-friendly oven. Both surprised them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Haunts, Howls, Inflatables and a 12-Foot Superstar: 10 Years of Halloween at The Home Depot

Years before The Home Depot began selling Halloween products, company co-founder Arthur Blank wrote in Built from Scratch, “If we can’t be the best in a category, we don’t carry it.” Fast forward to today, where The Home Depot sets the pace for its dedicated Halloween fanbase.

Black & Veatch

Energy

Proactive Approach to Reliability, Resiliency Keys to Confidence in U.S. Power Grid

Across the U.S., a myriad of challenges is intensifying scrutiny about the resiliency and reliability of the ever-aging grid infrastructure. Load demands are rising due to growing consumer electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, enterprise fleet electrification & cloud computing

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Team Members Add Furry Friends to Their Families With Baker Tilly Pet Adoption Reimbursement Benefit

Taking the leap into pet adoption may be easier than you think with Baker Tilly’s pet adoption benefit that provides up to $500 for any animal adopted from a shelter or animal care facility.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Collection & Recycling

In line with our ambitions and strategy to grow recycling of all materials in collected carton packages, in addition to measuring carton package collection, we are also monitoring how the materials get effectively recycled.

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