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Nestle Waters Becomes First Food and Beverage Company in the World to Earn Platinum Rating under the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestlé Waters North America today announced that its Ontario, California water bottling site is the first food and beverage factory in the world to earn Platinum certification under the rigorous Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard.

What's Driving Change in Our Community Investment Programs?

Have you wondered how can we evolve to be better positioned to measure and report our social impact and its contribution to our business success? Dive into the 4 key forces driving the CSR evolution with Michelle DiSabato.

Gildan Publishes 2019 Genuine Responsibility® ESG Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Montreal, Thursday, August 20th, 2020 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announces the release of its 16th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, available on the Company’s dedicated genuineresponsibility.com website.

Accelerating Racial Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Over the next several months, the Bank will introduce additional initiatives that will drive positive change within its workplace and communities.

Respecting the Rights of Vulnerable Groups: Applying the BSR Vulnerable Groups Framework

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the most vulnerable and marginalized have been and will continue to be the hardest hit. BSR has released a primer on how companies can identify vulnerable groups and respect their rights in the context of COVID-19.

Ørsted Acquires Solar Farm under Construction in Alabama

Energy

Ørsted continues to expand its solar footprint via the acquisition of the 227MWac under construction Muscle Shoals solar project located in Colbert County, Alabam.

The Business Case for Packaging Innovation

Responsible Production & Consumption

The company, which currently uses more than a million tons of packing each year, is rethinking its manufacturing process to reduce the amount of packaging that gets discarded, while continuing to increase its use of recyclable packing materials.

The Future of Water: Strengthening Communities and Creating a More Resilient Economy

Environment

Did you know - One-fifth of the US economy, including the agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and electricity sectors, need a reliable and clean supply of water.

Cheerios Donates $1.3 Million To No Kid Hungry, Partners With Jerry Harris To Rally America's Support To End Childhood Hunger

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1 in 4 kids in the U.S. could face hunger this year because of the coronavirus. To support these children, Cheerios donated $1.3 million to No Kid Hungry and is now continuing its mission to inspire acts of good with the help of Jerry Harris.

Comcast NBCUniversal Named the No. 1 Employer on Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2020 List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The rise to #1 is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to creating a military-friendly and military-ready environment for our employees.

Helping a Veteran Age in Place in the Community and Home He Loves

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Raleigh is a 72-year-old Army veteran who lives in Oakland, California. He served in the military for 27 years and was stationed at Oakland Army Base where he worked as an engineer building ports.

Stanley Black & Decker Named To Forbes Best Employers For Women 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker has been named in Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2020, ranking #1 in the “Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment” category.

Medtronic: When Distance Drives Discovery

Health & Healthcare

From remote monitoring solutions to Bluetooth-enabled cardiac devices, Medtronic has used curiosity and innovation as driving forces in the fight against COVID-19.

Keep It Clean: How to Up Your Device Hygiene

Health & Healthcare

We touch tons of surfaces a day, from that screen we sign to pay for lunch at a food truck to the stubborn office elevator button we need to press 10 times. But we touch nothing as often as we touch our phones.

Meet Gramhal: A Second Runner-Up of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020

Innovation & Technology

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation. In its fourth year, this online competition awards cash prizes...

Four Questions with Shira Kogan: How The Trevor Project is Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through the Uncertainties of the Pandemic

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More than 1.8 million young LGBTQ+ people consider suicide every year in the United States, according to research by The Trevor Project. The nonprofit is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth.

How Financial Empowerment Creates Hope: My Never Stand Still Conversation with John Hope Bryant

Diversity & Inclusion

John told me, “I’m convinced people don’t need a hand out, they want a hand up.” A hand out is a one-time quick fix, while a hand up focuses on changing the system to create widespread, long-term impact.

Land Betterment Corporation to Present at Midwest.tech/connect Virtual Summit

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is excited to announce its participation in the first “midwest.tech/connect” virtual summit on September 8-10, 2020.

Engaging Team Dow: The Far-Reaching Impact of Embedding Sustainability Into Our Culture

“From São Paulo, Brazil, to Babakan, Indonesia, our people are fostering breakthrough innovations and community-level programs that are providing real-world solutions to tough sustainability issues,” said Mary Draves, Dow’s chief sustainability officer and vice president, Environment, Health & Safety.

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Risk Reduction

Responsible Production & Consumption

Advancing risk reduction is one of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets. EHS Manager Jeremy Hilderman and Process Safety Management Engineer Lian Blackwelder explain more.

How BOOK IT! Is Helping Children See Themselves in the Stories They Read

Diversity & Inclusion

As the conversation around social justice & equitable access to opportunity progresses, the Pizza Hut & BOOK IT! teams will continue to do their part to provide access to books that help children develop a deeper connection to the world around them.

Northwestern Minnesota Farm Girl Finds Role at General Mills To Address Global Food and Agriculture Challenges

Diversity & Inclusion

Meredith Kruger Kos is an Impact Analyst for the General Mills Foundation and the latest feature in our ‘You Grow, Girl!’ series, which aims to amplify the voices of female farmers around the world.