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Smithfield Foods Announces $500,000 Grant to Support Education Pipeline for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In addition, Smithfield's contribution will support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, strengthening student candidates for industry leadership roles.

LVMH and Timberland Discuss Environmental Initiatives Around Leather With LLM

Responsible Production & Consumption

The issue features exclusive interviews with LVMH, Timberland and Professor Frank Mitloehner, as well as an in-depth report on the Higg MSI and its score for leather.

Building a Career Beyond the Military: How One Veteran Found Success in the Corporate World

Diversity & Inclusion

Justyn Clevenger spent eight years in the Army, from deployment in Afghanistan to service in the Army National Guard. He was a satellite communications specialist while in the Army, but his first civilian job while in the guard was as a mechanic.

Senior Activity Center Receives Grant for their Nutrition Program from ON Semiconductor Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Senior Activity Center in Pocatello, Idaho is an organization committed to providing nutritional meals to seniors older than the age of 60. They announced that they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the ON Semiconductor Foundation.

How Nevada Ensures Educational Equity

Education

Education in Nevada is changing, for the better. This fall, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) invested $2.2 million in digital resources to support equitable education for students across Nevada

Refreshed Global Leadership for GRI Board

GRI, provider of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards, has announced changes to its Board of Directors.

Gildan Listed on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced today that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

Trane Technologies Spotlights the Latest Trends in Decarbonized Cities at World Climate Forum Europe

Green Infrastructure

Today, at World Climate Forum Europe, Jose La Loggia, president of Commercial HVAC EMEA of Trane Technologies will join Thomas Nowak, secretary general of the European Heat Pump Association for the fireside chat, The Future is Now: Renewable Heating and Cooling for a Decarbonized Economy.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to Address African Business, Government and Civil Society Leaders at Virtual SDG Summit

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed will address African Business, Government and civil society leaders next month at a virtual event to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

Abbott Named Industry Sustainability Leader for the Eighth Year in a Row on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the eighth consecutive year, Abbott has been named the industry leader in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate sustainability.

CBRE Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs have earned the company a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row.

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 11th consecutive year and was named Industry Leader for the DJSI World Building Products group for the eighth straight year.

Cummins Unveils Vision for Low-Carbon Future With Hydrogen

Energy

Cummins laid out an aggressive strategy for hydrogen this week, addressing both production of the low-carbon energy source as well as the fuel cell technology to convert it into power for customers.

To Celebrate America Recycles Day, Watch P&G's Sustainability at Home Series

Environment

Our Sustainability at Home series shares simple tips on how to make sustainable choices at home that positively impact ourselves, our families, our communities and the planet.

Diaper Banks Deliver Hope One Diaper - and Menstrual Pad - at a Time

Social Impact & Volunteering

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the Baby Booties Diaper Bank in McKinney, Texas has seen a 600% increase in need from the families it serves compared to last year.

General Mills Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices for Third Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills ranked in the 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores of 100 in Health & Nutrition, Environmental Reporting and Water Related Risks.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Publishes Its 2020 Annual Reporting Suite

Research, Reports & Publications

ANZ has released its annual reporting suite for 2020, including its Annual Report, Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Supplement, and its Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and new Climate Change Statement.

Mohawk Partners With Sunshine on a Ranney Day to Provide Light to Local Families With Dream Home Makeovers

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk is partnering once again with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that renovates homes for children with special needs, to provide light and greater independence for two deserving children.

Global Citizen's One World: Together At Home Special Named Recipient of The Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation from HPA Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Awards Committee has announced that its prestigious Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation will honor One World: Together at Home, a globally televised and streamed special produced remotely, last April by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the UN Foundation.

Truist Cares Grant Helps Close Digital Divide for 2,100 Students

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The COVID-19 pandemic made the back-to-school season anything but routine for parents with school-aged children, and remote learning proved more of a challenge for some. Inequities in internet and technology access existed before the pandemic.

UN Global Compact Announces Support for Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact today announced their strong support for mandatory human rights due diligence during a speech by CEO and Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo at the 9th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Cruise is Driving Communities Forward

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cruise and Common Impact share insights from their panel “Driving Communities Forward," ranging from the “K-shaped recovery” from COVID-19, microsolutions put forward by social impact leaders, and how organizations and individuals can support equity.

Comcast NBCUniversal's Military-Ready Response to 2020

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal begins its recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month. November is a special time at Comcast NBCUniversal when we celebrate our commitment to building an inclusive workplace for military community employees while also taking extra care to show our gratitude to military customers and communities.