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Mondelēz International Releases 2021 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International, Inc. released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals.

Leading With Governance Is Crucial When It Comes to ESG

Because corporate governance is well established by most companies that report financial statements, many firms may overlook how governance applies to the way they address the environmental and social issues that matter to their stakeholders.

FigBytes Strengthens ESG Offering With Expanded Philanthropy and DEI Capabilities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FigBytes today announced the expansion of their philanthropy and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) solutions.

Snapdragon Premium Mobile Connectivity Helps Three Small Businesses Compete and Thrive [Video]

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In July 2020, one of our responses to the global crisis was the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program. It was designed to help participants transition to mobile-first models that can thrive in today’s climate.

Our Largest Ever Climate Survey Can Inform Policies, Research and Campaigns Around the World

Environment

Meta and researchers at Yale University are publishing the results of our biggest ever global survey about public views towards climate change.

Ecocentricity Blog: Revisiting Our Climate Solution Set: The Latest from Project Drawdown

Environment

Climate is in the news now. It's the perfect time to revisit Project Drawdown’s trailblazing work in modeling our most effective climate solutions. In their latest update, we get 11 new solutions and some other updates that might surprise you.

Polk County, Texas Firefighters Receive $16,000 from Georgia-Pacific

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific is hoping to give some relief to area firefighters as they continue to battle an active fire season in Texas.

Franklin Templeton Supports HBCUFI’s Pre-Accelerator Program To Scale Entrepreneurial Education and Training Across HBCU Campuses

Diversity & Inclusion

As a founding partner, for Nex Cubed’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Founder’s Initiative (HBCUFI), Franklin Templeton is thrilled about the launch of the HBCU Pre-Accelerator Program

Sustainability Takes Flight Across Aviation Industry

Green Infrastructure

A CO2-friendlier part might have an initially higher cost, but offer recyclability options that reduce carbon emissions.

Purpose 360: Ambassador of Hope With Andre Norman

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Andre Norman’s early life put him on a path to prison. He worked his way up to being a top gang leaders in the Massachusetts prison system and, when presented with the opportunity to be Number One, he had an epiphany that he was the King of Nowhere.

Whole Kids Foundation Invests $1.5M To Grow 500 Edible Gardens for Schools and Nonprofits Serving More Than 300,000 Students

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, announced today that 500 garden grants will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations to start or expand edible learning spaces.

Yum China CEO on Growing a Sustainable Restaurant Empire

Sustainable Development Goals

During the recent Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Yum China CEO Joey Wat shared how the company is prioritizing sustainability across its value chain and focusing on food, environment and people initiatives.

Kim Frankovich Joins Griffith Foods as Vice President of Sustainability

Kim Frankovich joins Griffith Foods as Vice President of Sustainability

Designing and Integrating Microservices to Reduce Risk

Innovation & Technology

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s EGlobalTech designs lean and focused microservices around business capabilities, so no unnecessary features or functionality are designed or built, reducing project risk, the need to refactor unnecessary code, and the complexity of the overall product.

2022 Freezer Challenge Reduces Emissions by 6,700 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide by Promoting Sustainable Lab Cold Storage Management

Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) are proud to announce that the 2022 Freezer Challenge has saved a total of 6,732 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of 848 homes for one year.

Ralph Lauren Joins Three Human Rights Campaign Initiatives for LGBTQIA+ Equality

Diversity & Inclusion

At the center of Ralph Lauren’s 30-year history of supporting LGBTQIA+ communities is a deeply-held belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with dignity, compassion, respect and love.

IWBI Commends the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, 'Landmark Legislation Critical for Planetary Health and Human Health'

Health & Healthcare

Following President Biden’s signature on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), issued the following statement from Rachel Hodgdon, IWBI President and CEO.

The Largest Climate, Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice Investment in U.S. History Has Been Signed Into Law

Environment

Ceres Vice President of Government Affairs Anne Kelly issued the following statement after President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

New Holland Construction Supports the Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Plan in Argentina

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been actively involved in Argentina’s Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Plan this year.

Nokia Radio Technology To Enable AST SpaceMobile's Direct-to-Cell Phone Connectivity From Space

Innovation & Technology

Nokia today announced that they have signed a five-year 5G deal with AST SpaceMobile, Inc. – the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard 4G or 5G mobile devices.

Ceres Applauds Two SEC Rule Proposals Designed To Protect Investors With Stronger ESG Disclosures From Investment Funds and Advisors

Environment

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres submitted comments today in support of the U.S. SEC’s proposed rules which aim to strengthen protections and address increasing confusion and greenwashing concerns around the rapid growth of ESG-oriented funds.

Alkermes Earns 2022 Best Place for Working Parents Designation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the all the working parents at Alkermes, we recognize that there is no greater responsibility than being present for your family.

Direct Relief Delivers Seven-Week Supply of Long-Acting Insulin to Ukraine, Donated by Lilly

Health & Healthcare

The insulin, manufactured and provided to Direct Relief by Lilly, was delivered to Ukraine over the past two weeks and will be allocated by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to hospitals and clinics treating people with diabetes around the country.

Rite Aid and Quest Diagnostics Expand Access to COVID-19 PCR Testing Nationwide

Health & Healthcare

Rite Aid announced it is collaborating with Quest Diagnostics to provide access to quality, COVID-19 molecular testing to help Rite Aid customers detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

EMERGE- Leaning Forward Into Action

Diversity & Inclusion

EMERGE is an extraordinary experience. It energizes me. It is powerful to see first-hand how ID&E is transforming the lives and work experiences of my colleagues.