ESG News from Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion

Defending Animals and Overcoming Disabilities Through Accessible Technology

Some animals in Argentina are lucky to have the generous and tireless support of Carolina Ragazzon, who fights through disability to help others.

Health & Healthcare

Animal Health: How Pharma Processing Facilities Are Supporting Animal Wellness

We have become more dependent on livestock and more invested in our pets. We have also seen that this close contact with animals opens humans up to more opportunities for diseases to spread from the former to the latter.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Good for Consumers, Good for the Planet

As new applications of fruit become more popular across foodservice, protein processing and the snacking segments, we can see the potential for fruit-forward innovation making a tremendous impact from a sustainability standpoint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Networking Academy: Innovating To Make Education Accessible and Equitable for All

On December third we acknowledge International Day of Persons with Disabilities and reflect on Cisco Networking Academy’s commitment to create an inclusive future for all, including people living with disabilities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Dr. Andrew MacDougall on the Efficacy of Nature-Based Solutions

Dr. Andrew MacDougall and his team are studying the efficacy of ALUS’ prairie restoration sites in southwestern Ontario and quantifying the ecosystem services being produced, including biodiversity, carbon sequestration and nutrient retention.

Diversity & Inclusion

Points of Light's Corporate Service Council To Host "Pathways and Pitfalls: Reprioritizing and Advancing Corporate Racial Equity Commitments”

On January 18 at 2 p.m. ET, Points of Light’s Corporate Service Council will convene a special meeting, “Pathways and Pitfalls: Reprioritizing and Advancing Corporate Racial Equity Commitments." Learn more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kathy Martinez: My Journey to Becoming VP, Disability Inclusion at Expedia Group

We’re thrilled to welcome you to Expedia Group, Kathy! For our readers, please could you tell us a bit about yourself and your career journey?

Events, Media & Communications

Purpose 360: 2023 Purpose Predictions

Last year, we said 2022 would bring a “great reckoning” for corporate purpose – and it did. ESG made headlines and came under fire.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Hosts Precision Tech Panel at Tech Day 2022

CNH Industrial revealed how investments in its tech culture.

Environment

Nature-Based Solutions for Offshore Wind: A Proactive Approach to Sustainability

Tetra Tech’s Rachel Bigby and Jason Coccia and Running Tide’s Adam Baske, discuss the case for nature-based solutions for offshore wind projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Earns Five MarCom Awards

Fifth Third Bancorp announced that its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, published in June 2022, has earned five MarCom Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for Equal Treatment for the LGBTQ+ Community

American continues to advocate for the Equality Act and opposes efforts to exclude the LGBTQ+ community from full civil rights protections.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NRG Energy Celebrates 15th Annual Week of Volunteerism

NRG Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE:NRG) fifteenth annual positiveNRG week brought nearly 900 NRG employees across 13 states and provinces together for the organization’s week of employee volunteerism.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Reflecting on COP27's Loss and Damage Fund Agreement

Talk of progression and urgent solutions reverberated throughout the COP27 crowd, during the long-drawn-out summit, as leaders made a desperate bid to clinch climate deals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Support Americans in Leading Healthier and More Nourishing Lives in the New Year

Through Del Monte Foods’ Choose Good Do Good program kicking off this month in retailers nationwide, the company is working with Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) to help Americans reach their nutrition goals in the new year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Six Dow Leaders Achieve Top Honors on OUTstanding's 2022 Leading LGBT+ Professionals Lists

Dow announced that six leaders earned recognition on three 2022 OUTstanding lists: LGBT+ Executives; LGBT+ Ally Executives; and LGBT+ Future Leaders.

Education

3 Reasons Why Mapping School Connectivity Creates Change

To assess and monitor connectivity performance in schools, Ericsson’s developers have worked hand in hand with the Giga team to co-create a unique application that is being deployed today to monitor and assess school connectivity daily.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How International Paper Manages Sustainable Operations

Our Sustainable Operations goal addresses some of our most important environmental impacts and reflects our renewed commitment to improving our footprint across our businesses, operations and value chain.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Supports Toy and Food Drives Worldwide This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Arrow Electronics employees contributed to organizations providing children with seasonal gifts, as well as serving essential goods to families in need.

Environment

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

NRG is targeting a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025, from our current 2014 baseline, and netzero emissions by 2050. Our goal covers NRG’s direct emissions (scope 1), its purchased energy (scope 2), and the employee business travel portion of scope 3.

Diversity & Inclusion

Strength in Ceremony

Before accepting her current role at Suncor, Veronica joined the company through its Indigenous Student Program and shared cultural teachings with company leaders.

Energy

A Change in Fueling Solutions Could Revolutionize the Fleet Industry

As a tech-driven, customer-obsessed company, Booster has many directives. But at the center of all our operations sit our core values around sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Ambition to Implementation: What It Takes to Foster a More Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Working to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not just “the right thing to do” for Herbalife Nutrition — it is a business imperative, said Kim Congdon, the company’s global vice president of Human Resources and Talent Management.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Our Planet Continues To Grow in the Sands Cares Accelerator

Las Vegas-based nonprofit Green Our Planet is currently the most senior member of the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sands’ global three-year membership program that works to advance nonprofit organizations to the next stage in their evolution.

Education

Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity Establishes and Builds a STEM Foundation for Youth on National STEM Day

People working in STEM careers hold the key to our world’s sustainability; in fact, some of the most in-demand, highest paying and fastest growing careers are in the STEM fields.

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