Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

What Are Carbon Offsets and Why Do Corporations Use Them?

Land Betterment and Land Betterment Exchange (LBX) have found a novel and complete solution for current carbon offset market shortcomings: land remediation.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Presents Driverless T8 Tractor With Raven Autonomy™ at SIMA in Paris.

CNH Industrial brand New Holland presents the T8 tractor with Raven Autonomy, the driverless grain cart harvest application, at SIMA 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler Alliance of Veterans and Supporters Honors Veterans Day

Director of Corporate Security Richard Rytman understands first-hand the valuable perspectives, unique skills and strong leadership that military veterans bring to our company and our communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Now Flying: JetBlue's Newly Redesigned Vets in Blue Plane

JetBlue is proud to support our U.S. active duty military, retired military and veterans, National Guard and Reserve, and their families year-round, offering several different military discounts & benefits for travel throughout the airline's network.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Salute You: Honoring Veterans Day With IP Veteran Garrett Austin

In honor of Veterans Day, International Paper spotlighted Garrett Austin, systems specialist, Unix Services – Operations, to learn about his military background and experience being deployed while working at IP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi Improves Safety Rate, Invests in Safety Leadership Training

After a challenging start in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 at our Cloquet Mill, the next three quarters demonstrated sustained improvement in safety at Cloquet and rock-solid performance across the other sites.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring, Engaging, and Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

It’s a great time to honor and celebrate those who have served in the US military and their family members by focusing on the work Aramark is doing to hire and support this community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Earns 2023 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

Principal Financial Group® announced today that it has earned the 2023 Military Friendly® Employer designation.

Environment

African Voices: Governments, Financial Institutions, and Businesses Must Collaborate To Achieve COP27 Climate Goals

Egypt has positioned itself as Africa’s climate leader by hosting this year’s UN climate summit, the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27). The conference aims to secure funds to help developing countries’ adaptation efforts.

Education

Hormel Foods Announces 2022 Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Can Multi-Asset Approaches Balance Sustainable Investing Risks?

Investors who opt for a sustainable approach are aligning themselves with some of the world’s most powerful growth trends. But this can also inhibit diversification.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Honors Veterans

KeyBank has been named a top Military Friendly Employer (9x winner) and a Military Friendly Spouse Employer (7x winner) for support of our teammates, military spouses, and clients who wear the red, white, and blue.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Volunteers Deliver Holiday Cheer for 19,000 U.S. Troops

Over 220 FedEx volunteers gathered in early October to assemble a record-breaking number of holiday care packages with the USO.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Unveils New ESG Branding to Align its Environmental, Social & Governance Ambitions

Diversity & Inclusion

The U.S. Marine Corps: Diversity & Influencing As a Member of a Team

Leaving a small town to join the U.S. Marine Corps was a transformative experience—not only in leaving as a Marine, but in observing the strength that comes from our differences and appreciating the impact to be made as a team member.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black Business Investment Fund Inc. Receives $2 Million Grant From Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund To Provide Capital for Small Businesses Across Central Florida

Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund announced a $2 million grant to Black Business Investment Fund Inc.

Green Infrastructure

Entergy Arkansas Announces 250-MW Solar Facility Near Osceola

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250-megawatt AC (or 312 MW DC) renewable energy plant developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola.

Innovation & Technology

Building Tools That Help Communities Take Action Against Climate Change

Climate Pledges is a new feature that we’re testing within Facebook Groups globally to help reduce the barriers to taking climate action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Veterans Day: A Family Affair

For most, Veterans Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who served. But for Regions Bank’s Chris Parker, it’s akin to a family reunion. And for good reason.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WGTC and Southwire Celebrate Partnership at Carroll Campus

In addition to naming the lab, Southwire will also provide equipment and partner with WGTC to foster corporate training relationships through the College’s Economic Development and Community Affairs and Adult Education divisions.

Environment

What Does a Forest Biometrician Do?

Rayonier Research Biometrician Stephanie Patton explains what a Forest Biometrician does and what it takes to become one.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Climbs to No. 7 on Military Times 'Best for Vets' Employer List

Military Times named U.S. Bank number No. 7 on its annual Best for Vets: Employers list, which ranks the best employers for veterans in the United States.

Innovation & Technology

US-Based Technology Company Okeanos Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Ecuador's Ministry of Environment For Mutual Cooperation on World Stage at COP27

US-based sustainable technology company Okeanos and Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Gustavo Manrique signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation to mitigate the effects of climate change in Ecuador.

Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific's Commitment to Diversity Is Recognized by Seramount

Our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace has been recognized by Seramount, part of EAB's 2022 Inclusion Index!

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    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  3. 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...
  4. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
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  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
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    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
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    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.