Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

LG "Making An Eco Friendly Home" on The Lifestyle List

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA has joined forces with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the 2019 “Flip Your Fridge” campaign. Replace your old refrigerator with a new LG ENERGY STAR certified model to save energy, save money and help protect the planet. Learn more about the environmental benefits of responsibly recycling and upgrading your refrigerator as a part of the EPA's "Flip Your Fridge" campaign.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Newest Food Trend Is in the Ground

At General Mills, chief sustainability officer Jerry Lynch is working with organizations that have direct relationships with oat and wheat farmers in the northern Great Plains to help the company meet its goal of reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions 28% by 2025. Almost half of the company’s carbon footprint, and 99% of its water footprint, comes from agriculture, Lynch says.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

‘Last 10% is always the hardest’: Inside General Mills’ push for sourcing, agriculture and communities

According to its 2019 Global Responsibility Report, the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company sources 85% of its top ten ingredients in responsible ways.

Research & Reports

VIDEO | Meet Dr. Mary Battrell, Staff Veterinarian for Smithfield Foods

Meet Dr. Mary Battrell, staff veterinarian for Smithfield Foods. Dr. Battrell has spent over 20 years ensuring that Smithfield’s animals are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Her motto is: "Every pig. Every pen. Every day. Food, water, comfort, care."

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Most Grass-Fed Beef Labeled ‘Product of U.S.A.’ Is Imported

Even the impact of well-managed grazing systems is up for debate. On one hand, you have operations such as White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia, which focus on regenerative agriculture and a range of crops and animals, including grass-fed beef. White Oak is actually removing 3.5 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for every kilogram of beef it produces, according to a life-cycle analysis by Quantis commissioned by General Mills.

Research & Reports

Purpose Messages Evoke Greater Attention, Arousal and Emotion, According to First-of-its-Kind Biometrics Research by Porter Novelli/Cone

Americans are more likely to have a positive image of (89%), trust in (86%) and be loyal (83%) to brands that lead with Purpose, according to the 2019 Porter Novelli/Cone Purpose Biometrics Study. This first-of-its-kind biometrics study, examines not only what consumers say they will do to support responsible brands, but also how they feel and physically react when exposed to Purpose-driven messaging.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Can Cereal Save the Planet? This Sustainable New Grain May Bowl Over the Industry

Several years ago, Maria Carolina Comings, a General Mills executive who presides over the company's organic brands (Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and Epic) was approached by a professor with the University of Minnesota's Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics about a new grain it was researching and developing. It's a grain that held great promise, he said, and could positively impact the environment.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

LG Encourages American Consumers to 'Flip Your Fridge'

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA is encouraging consumers to “Flip Your Fridge” in a nationwide retail promotion that offers attractive discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LG refrigerators. On average, an old refrigerator uses nearly twice as much energy as a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator. An LG ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator generally uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb, and replacing your old refrigerator with a new LG model that has earned the ENERGY STAR label could save you more than $300 over the next five years.

Inclusion & Opportunity

We Must Remember on Memorial Day

The unofficial start to summer kicks off this weekend with cookouts, pool parties, and beach getaways. As a combat veteran who has lost friends to the scourge of war, I want to provide the following public service announcement. Enjoy the holiday weekend but please find time to celebrate Memorial Day the right way. Whatever you do, avoid these holiday greetings: “Thank you for your service” and “Happy Memorial Day.”

Research & Reports

Human Rights Reporting – New Management Briefing

There’s increasing focus and attention, from several key stakeholder groups, on the need for greater transparency on human rights. In Ethical Corporation’s newly published management briefing they look at the rising reputational, legal and brand risks, and some of the companies that are leading the way in Human Rights reporting.

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