ESG News from Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications

Two Dell Technologies Forum Events 2024 Achieve Zero Waste Event Certification From SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and international leader in third-party sustainability and environmental certifications, announces the first events certified under the SCS Zero Waste Standard — two Dell Technologies Forum Events in India.

Health & Healthcare

Day in the Life: Cristina, DaVita PD Registered Nurse

Cristina began her career at DaVita as an in-center registered nurse (RN) but found the educational aspect of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) RN interesting.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Food and Agriculture Organization Name Record-Breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World

The 2024 Tree Cities of the World range from small towns of 1,500 people to major cities of 12 million. They represent 24 countries, 6 continents, and 37 different spoken languages.

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru Joins 2025 Overland Expo® As Title Sponsor With Immersive Experience, Curated Workshops, and Entertainment

Subaru of America Inc. today announced it is joining the Overland Expo® as a title sponsor for 2025.

Health & Healthcare

For Unhoused People in Malibu, Wildfires Exacerbate Needs

Venice Family Clinic, a health center in the L.A. area, operates a street medicine program for people who are unhoused. After January's fires, the group is working to make sure vulnerable people still have access to health services.

Events, Media & Communications

The 3M Open Is Here To Stay Through 2030

3M and the PGA TOUR have announced a five-year extension of 3M’s title sponsorship of the 3M Open through 2030. The extension will continue to bring the world’s top golfers to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., and pave the way for even more community impact and support.

Events, Media & Communications

T‑Mobile Launches New Essentials Plans for First Responders and Military

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced two exciting ways it is reinforcing its commitment to first responder and military customers by introducing two new Essentials plans built just for them.

Education

Medtronic Launches Bold 10-Year Global Initiative To Propel 1M Low-Income Students Into Health Tech Careers

Initiative will address key workforce gaps in global healthcare and technology industries, which will face a combined talent shortage of 15 million by 2030.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building Hope: Regions Bank Helps Empower Affordable Homeownership

When Latisha Jewett finally walked through the threshold of her new house, the Regions bankers who helped her reach that day were there cheering her on. The dream to have a home for her and her son had become a reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Achieves AAA Score in MSCI ESG Ratings for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, Lenovo’s Environmental, Social and Governance Rating score was rated at AAA by MSCI, the international ratings agency. The AAA rating represents the highest possible rating for corporations leading in ESG programs (on a scale of AAA-CCC).

Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Amplifying Small Business Impact on Local Economies

2024 saw a huge leap in the adoption of AI and the rollout of new tools, which led to surges in the number of new websites coming online.

Education

New Classroom Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education

Discovery Education presents a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital resources to support classroom observances of Women’s History Month.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Invites Startups To Apply for 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Biomimicry Institute is now accepting applications for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This program supports startups drawing inspiration from nature to address pressing environmental challenges.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mastercard: L.A. Wildfire Diaries: Stories of Relief, Recovery and Resilience

Starting on January 7, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area, burning more than 40,000 acres and causing roughly $14.8 billion in damages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Named One of America’s Most Just Companies

We’re PSEG Proud to be named one of America’s most JUST companies and to be included in the 2025 JUST 100 list by JUST Capital. We’re honored to be recognized for our work serving our customers, employees, communities, the environment and shareholders.

Innovation & Technology

AllianceBernstein: Early Alert System: One Way AI May Help Improve Investment Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, and for good reason. AI can help automate mundane tasks, improve operational efficiency and enhance human decision-making.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cisco: Setting a Course for More Sustainable Office Spaces

Sustainability is an important consideration for businesses—and with good reason.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Planet and Me Insights: How To Build and Strengthen the Innovation Muscle

The Planet and Me webinar series helps professionals thrive in today's fast-changing business landscape through focused, expert conversations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Charge in the Spirits Industry

The Modern Face of Whisky is striving for better. With a campaign to challenge the stereotypical image of whisky drinkers, the stock image library (created by OurWhisky Foundation) promotes the many faces of whisky enthusiasts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Education = Strengthening Our Communities

On a crisp January morning, an intrepid team of Birmingham associates walked two blocks east from Regions Center to take part in a city-wide event to honor a valuable community partnership and celebrate new opportunities for local children.

Health & Healthcare

Employers Leveraging Technology To Advance Employee Whole-Person Health, One Interaction at a Time

Sabrina Spitaletta, senior director, Public Health at the Milken Institute, and Alexandra Guenther, chief information officer, Leidos, sat down to discuss ways leadership within organizations can lead with a whole-person health approach in mind.

Health & Healthcare

Day in the Life: Ansel, DaVita Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

Ansel, Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse at DaVita, is a DaVita Global Nurse from the Philippines and was recruited while working as an international dialysis nurse in Abu Dhabi. He wanted to be a part of DaVita’s culture, benefits, professional and personal growth.

Education

Bacardi Offers a First Step in Hospitality With Free Bartender Training Program

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is changing the lives of young adults in Glasgow who are taking part in its free bartender training program, Shake Your Future.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Wins Landmark Connectivity Deal With the City of New York, Enhancing Public Safety and Affordability

The City of New York selected T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America’s 5G leader, as the municipal entity single carrier to support a wide variety of mission-critical operations across the city.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy-Driven Innovation: Meet Rachel Beneke

By the time I joined GoDaddy in 2013, Product Management was just gaining recognition as a career path, and I realized my entire career had essentially been PM-ing. My first role here was working on GoDaddy’s Online Store, helping small businesses sell their products online.

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