ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hispanic Small Business Outlook

Jun 20, 2024 10:30 AM ET

We had an opportunity to sit down with Regions Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Management bankers in Central Florida to talk about the state of the market for Hispanic business owners and what challenges may still be lingering.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Celebrates Pride Month

Jun 20, 2024 10:01 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Safeway Increases Northern California Food Donations by 20% in Three Months With Optimization Solution From Divert, Inc.

Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET

In three months, Safeway increased its food donations by 20%, reducing the edible food going to waste by an average of 1,252 pounds per store per month.

Environment

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Operations | Our Environmental Impact

Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET

As part of our ambition to be a powerful force for good, we embrace our responsibility to protect the environment. By focusing environmental efforts on our greatest areas of impact, like our data centers & corporate real estate, we can do our part to protect the planet.

Education

Merck Is Partnering With America’s Largest HBCU To Launch a Collaborative Biotechnology Learning Center

Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Building the workforce of tomorrow means investing in the students of today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg 2023 Impact Report: Driving Social Change

Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET

We use the time and talents of our employees and resources of our business to promote a more inclusive global economy, expand access to data and technology, support diverse voices in media and the arts and meet urgent needs in the cities in which our employees live and work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

World Refugee Day: Through the Darien Gap on a Broken Leg

Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Marisol Perez, a 51-year-old migrant currently in Honduras, is battling a broken leg, severe weather, and the toughest human elements. She has 2,600 miles to go before she can rest.

Health & Healthcare

Every Role Makes a Difference: Four Illumina Employees Share Their Stories

Jun 20, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Every person at Illumina has the chance to make a difference, and we recently sat down with four of our colleagues to learn how their individual contributions have added up to create extraordinary results.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Howard University Welcomes Solar to Its Campus in Partnership With Volt Energy

Jun 20, 2024 9:30 AM ET

The future is even brighter at Howard University in Washington, D.C., now that solar photovoltaic systems are installed on six campus buildings. Led by Volt Energy and partially financed by U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the roof-mounted solar systems are on the Blackburn Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel 2023 Sustainability Report: Thriving Communities

Jun 20, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Our social responsibility is to promote equity, strengthen diversity and respect human rights. We offer our employees lifelong learning opportunities, and an attractive and healthy working environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sláinte to Six! Stephanie Macleod Wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ Title for Record-Breaking Sixth Time

Jun 20, 2024 9:20 AM ET

Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has been named Master Blender of the Year by the International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 for a sensational sixth consecutive time.

Research, Reports & Publications

Subaru Releases Sixth Annual Corporate Impact Report

Jun 20, 2024 9:05 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today released its sixth annual Corporate Impact Report, highlighting its mission to be More Than a Car Company®.

Events, Media & Communications

Las Vegas Sands and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Select 15 HBCU Students for Annual Immersive Las Vegas Experience June 16–22

Jun 20, 2024 9:05 AM ET

15 students representing 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from around the country have been selected to participate in the second annual Sands Hospitality Immersion Program, June 16-22 in Las Vegas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

These 3D-Printed Homes Could Be the Future of Affordable Housing — for $99,000 or Less

Jun 20, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Inside the Community First! Village outside of Austin, Texas, one such homebuilding tool has taken shape: one of the country’s first occupied 3D-printed homes. But they’re far from the last.

Energy

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Solar for All

Jun 20, 2024 9:00 AM ET

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 60 selectees to receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All (SFA) grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide.

Education

Meeting of the Minds: Catalyzing Education to Industry Innovation

Jun 20, 2024 9:00 AM ET

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Beyond Benign, brought together industry professionals, experts, educators and students to discuss how green chemistry education can be a critical driver for industry innovation.

Energy

Eaton Helps University of Notre Dame Build New EV Charging Network

Jun 20, 2024 8:30 AM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Donates $20,000 To Support Texas Storms and Flood Relief

Jun 20, 2024 8:10 AM ET

At Sysco, our purpose is connecting the world to share food and care for one another.

Environment

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Expands To Help Consumer Goods Companies Enhance Environmental Sustainability

Jun 20, 2024 8:00 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) expands its scope to include environmental sustainability, helping to build trust, confidence, and clarity in expected standards across vital areas including the impact of farming, forestry and manufacturing. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Your Business Needs an Effective Sustainability Strategy

Jun 19, 2024 1:00 PM ET

It’s vital that we look after the planet for future generations, but that’s not the only reason to implement a sustainability strategy within your organisation.

Energy

Scope 3 Emissions Inventories in the Energy Sector

Jun 19, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Building stakeholder trust through transparency in emissions reporting is crucial. Learn how in our latest blog post on Scope 3 emissions inventories.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Food City, Eastman Team Up To Recycle

Jun 19, 2024 9:30 AM ET

The wins for sustainability came quickly when Eastman and regional grocer Food City officially launched their new Shop, Recycle, Repeat recycling program in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Juneteenth at Fifth Third Bank

Jun 19, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Fifth Third’s Northern Ohio Multicultural Business Resource Group invited employees across the Bank’s footprint to participate in the Enterprise virtual Juneteenth celebration featuring Kris Garrett.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead and Kite Pharma Celebrates Pride Month

Jun 19, 2024 8:50 AM ET

Gilead and Kite Pharma teams raised Pride Month flags at our campuses last week symbolizing our united support for LGBTQ+ communities globally.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation To Award $700,000 in Natural Disaster Preparedness Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits: Application Now Open

Jun 19, 2024 8:45 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to award $700,000 in total funding to help North Carolina communities increase their resiliency against major weather events and other natural disasters.