Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy

National Grid Driving Transportation Electrification in the Northeast

National Grid is set on building an EV charging network that’s fast, reliable, and fully equipped to handle increasing demand, from small passenger vehicles to heavy-duty fleets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel’s Corporate Volunteering Initiative Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Henkel's volunteering initiative “Make an Impact on Tomorrow” (MIT) celebrates its 25th anniversary. The aim of the initiative is to promote the voluntary engagement of employees and retirees in social projects.

Research, Reports & Publications

UNFCU's 2022 Impact Report Highlights Strong Progress on Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) released its 2022 Impact Report (PDF), detailing the Credit Union's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. UNFCU's positive impact advanced 14 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Supporting a Thriving Society

At LyondellBasell, we are creating solutions for everyday sustainable living, working to ensure the safety and well-being of our colleagues by holding ourselves to the highest standards, embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity and respect.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Independence and Empowerment With ‘Just a Little Bit of Tech’

In 2022, Enbridge made a $20,000 Fueling Futures donation to South Shore Supportive Services as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Setting the Standard for More Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand

Red meat farming is not typically at the top of the environmental balance sheet. But farmers and policymakers in New Zealand are doing their best to change that.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Explore the Rayonier Seedling Nursery

Rayonier grows more than 30 million seedlings every year in the rich soils of our Elberta, Alabama, tree nursery. The Rayonier Seedlings team produces seedlings designed to thrive in our forests across the U.S South.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Accelerates Solutions To Reduce Food Loss in Production

Tetra Pak is expanding its services to boost efficiency for food and beverage producers. The aim is to reduce loss in food production, from raw material to water usage and waste disposal.

Sustainable Development Goals

ICYMI: Fifth Third Bancorp Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The report is an annual update on the Company’s progress against its five sustainability priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Intern Turned Employee: Meet Tanishq Mor

Hello! My name is Tanishq Mor and I am a Software Development Engineer at GoDaddy. I am a recent international student graduate from Arizona State University, where I studied computer science. I enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking and surfing.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bacardi Celebrates 160 Years of Martini

For generations, MARTINI has cared for the environment, for suppliers and their communities. The brand’s sustainability milestones are a reflection of Bacardi and its mission to be the most environmentally responsible global spirits company.

Innovation & Technology

Greener Product Growth: How MilliporeSigma Built Its Greener Alternative Product Portfolio

Green chemistry principles serve as a guiding framework for many of MilliporeSigma’s sustainability initiatives and how the company measures product sustainability improvements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Driving Social Impact Through Paramount's Content and Brands

We use our content platforms to represent, explore, and champion issues that align with our values and impact our viewers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lions, Tigers and My Special Aflac Duck®

My Special Aflac Duck waddled on the wild side with approximately 240 pediatric oncology families at the Philadelphia Zoo in May. The free-of-charge event, exclusively for childhood cancer patients and their families, was hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities Philadelphia.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Present Homeownership Workshops in Rochester

KeyBank will present three homeownership workshops in Rochester, NY. Leslie Curry, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 407614), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Auditor's Perspective on ESG

Workiva’s Ernest Anunciacion sits down with Nancy Jordan, vice president of internal audit at Cornerstone Building Brands, and Tom Rams, senior director of SOX and internal audit at 8x8.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Quite Quiet Revolutionizes the German Jewelry Industry With SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds, certified under the SCS-007 sustainability standard, not only provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative, but also help reduce human rights abuses and concerns in diamond mining.

Energy

Piedmont Natural Gas Debuts Consumer-Friendly Carbon-Reducing Program for South Carolina and Tennessee Customers

Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in South Carolina and Tennessee now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge – a voluntary program that offers customers the opportunity to purchase green “blocks” from Piedmont.

Environment

Tetra Tech President Jill Hudkins Provides Water Industry Insights in Environmental Business Journal

In Environmental Business Journal’s (EBJ) 2023 “Water Industry Issue,” Jill Hudkins, President of Tetra Tech, discusses the state of the water industry, helping clients address water supply challenges, and harnessing water data to provide actionable intelligence for clients.

Energy

South Pole Accelerates Clean Energy Procurement With Strategic Investment in Pioneering Platform “Renewabl”

"This collaboration will empower our clients to make a tangible difference and contribute to fighting climate change." - Patrick Horka, Global Director of Renewable Energy Solutions at South Pole

Events, Media & Communications

Texas Capital Presents: Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration

Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX, hosted an Independence Day Celebration, presented by Texas Capital, on Saturday, July 1. Named the “Official Independence Day Celebration for the City of Dallas,” this event was free and open to the public, bringing in over 20,000 attendees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Entergy One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2023

Entergy has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity this year. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits

As we close out Earth Month, it seems only fitting to discuss one of the most complicated issues with greenhouse gas accounting in our nation’s food and beverage supply chains — Scope 3 emissions and the potential solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employee Volunteering and DEI Go Hand in Hand

The goals and outcomes of corporate social responsibility programs and DEI efforts aren’t exactly the same, but they’re closely related. Often what’s good for volunteering programs is good for DEI efforts and vice versa.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company Subsidiaries Among the First To Use AI To Enhance Worker Safety

Through its investment in Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Southern Company supports some of the most innovative new technology companies in the energy ecosystem.

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