ESG News from Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology | SAP

3 Ways AI Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

While climate risk, social equity and ethical governance used to be peripheral concerns, they are now central to long-term business success.
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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Launches Small Business Catalyst Fund in Partnership With Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

Fifth Third Bank has partnered with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) to launch the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85M investment that will empower small businesses across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint

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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive Travel Principles for Vacation Rental Hosts

Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mary Kay Recognized for Conservation Leadership for Second Year in a Row at the 2024 Texan by Nature 20

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We Are Here for Georgia. We Are Here for You. An Open Letter to Our Communities Following the Destruction of Hurricane Helene

For your kindness, compassion and patience, thank you to our Georgia Power customers, communities, employees and partners. More than ever, I am proud to be a Georgian, proud to be a part of this team and grateful to be a part of this community.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Schneider's Sustainability Program Heads Full Speed Toward Its End-Year Targets With Strong Local Impact

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

American Airlines Strengthens Ethical Business Practices With Updated Supply Chain Policy, Human Rights Commitment, and Enhanced Supplier Diversity Efforts

American is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner consistent with our values.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covenant House Alaska Receives $150,000 Grant from KeyBank To Improve Career Access for Underserved Youth

Covenant House Alaska (CHA) has received a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to help fund a pilot project designed to reach youth in the child welfare, foster care and juvenile justice systems. It will offer intensive, individualized support and wraparound services.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

City of Hope Honors AEG Presents' Jay Marciano at Spirit of Life Gala With Performances by Elton John, David Blaine and a Surprise Appearance by Celine Dion

City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation’s top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World report, honored Jay Marciano, chairman and CEO of AEG Presents.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clorox Unlocks Organizational Resilience Through ERGs

Employee resource groups have been part of our Clorox ecosystem for nearly two decades. Now numbering more than a dozen with 5,000-plus members — over half our workforce!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits $3 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $3 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. This funding on top of the Foundation’s annual disaster grants brings the total amount committed to more than $9 million

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving Sustainability: Learning From the Automotive Industry

The road to sustainability can seem like a daunting path, with legislation, ESG targets, and ever shifting customer expectations helping to shape a more sustainable future. It’s clear that organisations need an effective sustainability strategy, but where should they even begin?

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lifting Up the LGBTQIA+ Community: Meet Benjamin Campbell

Ben Campbell, Senior Global Research and Insights Evangelist, here! That’s a fun title, right? Let me break it down for you. We like to think of my role as a scalable pie chart, 50% research and 50% showcasing our studies which essentially means making sure our research is seen.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Creating a Culture Where People of All Abilities Can Thrive

When Jennifer S.’s son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, she was overwhelmed with the unknowns that lay ahead.

Being a working parent, she also knew she already had the support and flexibility at Principal® she needed to move forward.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel Making an Impact for the Good of Generations

Building on our legacy of integrity as a family-owned business, we aim to exhibit the Henkel spirit by partnering with community organizations to make a positive impact.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: New Organic Soil and Mulch Offerings Expand Sustainable Efforts

Organic gardening is on the rise across demographic groups with over 76 percent of millennials alone expressing their extreme interest in organic gardening.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Careers Spotlight: Samantha Lanzerotti, Sr. Regional Visual Manager for kate spade new york

Samantha Lanzerotti, Sr. Regional Visual Manager for kate spade new york, works with store teams to set up our products in a way that makes it easy – and enjoyable – for customers to shop.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Reach Inc. Awarded $300,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Support FISH Food Security Program

New Reach, Inc. of New Haven has received a $300,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation. The grant will provide funding over three years to support the FISH hunger-fighting initiative, a program serving Greater New Haven that delivers healthy groceries to residents.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Canada Unveils CarbonLow™, New Gypsum Wallboard Line with up to 60% Less Embodied Carbon

Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., today unveiled CarbonLow™, a new line of low-carbon gypsum wallboard to be sold in Canada starting in 2025. With up to 60% less embodied carbon cradle-to-gate than traditional alternatives, CarbonLow™

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Innovation & Technology

Transforming Not-for-Profit Board Governance With Artificial Intelligence

Not-for-profit boards are pivotal to ensure governance and organizational effectiveness, and to uphold the mission and vision while maintaining accountability and transparency.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Foundation Announces Disaster-Recovery Grants Supporting Areas Impacted by Hurricane Milton

The Regions Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $200,000 in support of disaster-recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Back: Griffith Foods Partnership With the Bangalore Food Bank

In 2023, we strengthened our commitment to fighting hunger in Bangalore, India, through our partnership with the Bangalore Food Bank. Our efforts included various initiatives that collectively aimed to empower and support the local community.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named Top Brand for Job Growth and Opportunity by the American Opportunity Index

Bath & Body Works was recognized today as one of the best workplaces in America for career growth by the American Opportunity Index.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Storm of Unprecedented Magnitude – Southern Company’s Response to Hurricane Helene

As Georgia continues to rebuild, Southern Company remains steadfast in its commitment to being a citizen wherever it serves.

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Innovation & Technology

New Holland Construction Unveils the E90D Midi Excavator

New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH introduces the all-new E90D midi excavator. Powered by a robust 73-horsepower engine, the E90D boasts the highest horsepower in its class, setting a new standard for power, and efficiency in midi excavators.

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Events, Media & Communications

Building Trust: Next Steps in Your Ladder of Success

Lieutenant General Smith will share what it means to be a fearless and compassionate servant leader. Gain invaluable insights on decision-making, risk management and accountability. Join PNC for this special event honoring Veterans Day and Military Family Month.

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    Entergy’s 2024 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2024 achievements, future plans and strategies...

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    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

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    We strive for supply chain excellence, working to increase diversity, protect human rights, promote health and well-being, and extend opportunity for...

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    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...

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