ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Reports 2023 Sustainability Performance

Mar 14, 2024 7:00 PM ET

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced today the release of our 23rd annual Sustainability Report, highlighting our performance in 2023 and progress in key areas including climate and nature.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Brands Excel in Great Iron and Tech at Expoagro 2024

Mar 14, 2024 4:00 PM ET

Case IH, New Holland, and CASE CE (all CNH brands), took the stage at Expoagro 2024 YPF, the mega-exhibition from March 5 to 8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Energy

Here’s How You Remain Competitive: Optimization and Digitalization

Mar 14, 2024 3:40 PM ET

Optimization and digitalization will empower businesses to make an impact, while remaining financially stable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delmarva Power Supports Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

Mar 14, 2024 3:10 PM ET

Earlier this month, Delmarva Power presented a donation of $2,605 to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, located within Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named to Forbes List of “Customer Experience All Stars”

Mar 14, 2024 2:20 PM ET

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ list of Customer Experience All Stars.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB and Columbia Climate School Hosted the Biodiversity Training for AB Investors

Mar 14, 2024 1:55 PM ET

Last week, AB, in partnership with Columbia Climate School hosted the Biodiversity Training for AB Investors with biodiversity expert Dr. Jenna Lawrence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric - Engaging the Community With KABOOM! To Build a Playground in New Jersey

Mar 14, 2024 1:55 PM ET

Atlantic City Electric has partnered with Gateway Community Action Partnership, the Borough of Paulsboro, and KABOOM! to construct a new playground for West Buck Street Park in Paulsboro, New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Pennsylvania Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee

Mar 14, 2024 1:10 PM ET

he Pennsylvania Diversity Council (PADC) announces Genevieve Oduor, Vice President, Business Development and Diversity Relationship Officer of S&T Bank as its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year awardee.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quest Colleague Is Exhibiting Care for Every Patient in Her Chair

Mar 14, 2024 1:00 PM ET

With 7 years at Quest under her belt, Donna Grant-Rudolph, Patient Services Representative (PSR II), has developed plenty of experience in her role at the busy Patient Service Center (PSC) on Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equality by Design: A Model for Managing Discriminatory Risks of AI

Mar 14, 2024 12:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo HPC Infrastructure Powers Pre-Exascale Supercomputer Marenostrum 5 To Enable New Scientific Advances and Solve Global Challenges

Mar 14, 2024 12:20 PM ET

In a record-breaking year of wins, Lenovo has retained the number one position in systems share with 169 on the TOP500 list, with 1 in 3 systems running on Lenovo HPC. This solidifies Lenovo as the number one provider of supercomputers in the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainable Excellence and Inspiring the Next Generation: A Blueprint for Companies

Mar 14, 2024 12:15 PM ET

Qualcomm’s recently released report highlights our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, showcasing the achievements and milestones we have reached throughout the year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Exploring How Jazz Pharmaceuticals Honored U.S. Black History Month

Mar 14, 2024 11:45 AM ET

In honor of U.S. Black History Month, JazzSoul, the affinity forum created to support Black employees and their allies and foster inclusive conversations at Jazz, celebrated the many contributions of people from the African diaspora.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Named to World’s Most Ethical Companies® List for Seventh Consecutive Year

Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500® innovation company, today announced it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, for the seventh straight year.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Member the Schörghuber Group

Mar 14, 2024 10:30 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has been pleased to welcome a new member, The Schörghuber Group, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 22 CGF members committed to building trust in the consumer goods industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Carmen S.

Mar 14, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Another month, another celebration! March is dedicated as Women’s History Month in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia and many other parts of the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From The JRPC Director’s Desk: Q&A Article With Dr. Frank Staub

Mar 14, 2024 10:00 AM ET

In Everett, Washington in 2018, a young man planned an attack on his high school. He had drawn up plans to shoot students and use explosives at the school.

Education

Keysight India Team Supports Efforts To Empower Students and Build a Stronger Community

Mar 14, 2024 9:35 AM ET

The Keysight India team recently joined local community students to inaugurate the Saksham Skill Development Center in Badshahpur, Gurugram.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Un-Carrier All-Star Spotlight: Jennifer Silveira

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Part of a series looking at five T-Mobile women of 5G - tech standouts who are creating a promising future for wireless connectivity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kansas City Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support the Do Good for Erin Foundation

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Excitement and Inspiration in Philadelphia Ahead of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

The Crane Community Center is a Comcast Lift Zone, and is the heartbeat for many in Philadelphia’s Chinatown community — providing youth programming, food distribution, health and wellness initiatives, and help navigating housing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and Patagonia Join Forces To Tackle Global Textile Waste Crisis

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Eastman is excited to announce a partnership with Patagonia to address textile waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard Appoints Jon Huntsman Jr. As Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth

Mar 14, 2024 9:25 AM ET

Mastercard announced Jon Huntsman will join as vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth, effective April 15.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Discover Eastman’s Six Principles Driving Innovation

Mar 14, 2024 9:15 AM ET

Our six principles for the circular economy outline these parameters and can serve as a guide for the industry and policymakers to help propel closed-loop recycling and reduce environmental and social consequences of the material industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Small Businesses Continue To Show Moderate Job Growth and Wage Inflation Continues To Moderate

Mar 14, 2024 9:15 AM ET

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, year-over-year hourly earnings growth for U.S. workers moderated to 3.42% in February, continuing a trend that began mid-2022.