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Pizza Hut Grow Local Initiative - From Urban to Rural, From Farm to Table

Responsible Production & Consumption

Contributing to poverty alleviation has always been a primary focus for Yum China. The company believes that both its scale and expertise can create the greatest positive change.

Employees Host Events in October To Support Those Affected by Breast Cancer

Diversity & Inclusion

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Aramark employees across the company joined events designed to raise awareness about and support people affected by breast cancer.

International Paper Awarded AF&PA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award for Fighting Period Poverty in Our Communities Initiative

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The American Forest & Paper Association today announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners, which recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry.

ADNOC, Baker Hughes Sign Agreement To Explore New Technology for a Clean Energy Future

Energy

The agreement aims to support the development of technology proofs of concept, technology scale-ups and technology pilots while exploring the feasibility of their deployment across key projects at ADNOC.

Tapestry Talks: Being My Authentic Self

In this week's "Tapestry Talks" Torra Haynes, Sr. Executive Assistant at Stuart Weitzman, describes how the leadership team encourages Tapestry employees to bring their Authentic Self to work.

Carnival Corporation Again Named One of World's Top Companies for Women

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work-life, Gender Inclusive and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Today we are talking about the impact of hidden overwork, Virgin Atlantic’s new uniform policy, the 4-day school week, and how hybrid environments might hold back women’s career progression.

Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US Launch New T Challenge Seeking Web3 Development Through 5G

Innovation & Technology

Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) have teamed up to launch the third annual T Challenge, the global stage for innovators and disruptors to compete for an award on the best Public Blockchain Protocol solutions for Web3.

American Airlines' Climate Strategy

Sustainable Development Goals

More than 90% of American’s total carbon footprint comes from our use of jet fuel, so our strategy for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is focused on running an ever more fuel-efficient operation.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities STEM Students Selected for Health Care Program

Health & Healthcare

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 8% of medical students and 5% of physicians are Black and African American.

2022 SAGE Awards: Celebrating the Inspirational Leadership That Is Transforming Our World

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

P&G celebrates Brent Miller, Senior Director of Global LGBTQ+ Equality, for receiving the Jack Watters Corporate Advocate Award at the 2022 SAGE Awards & Gala

Advancing Young Innovators Through Support of STEM

Education

FedEx also supports a variety of FIRST student teams to help them advance their knowledge and collaboration of STEM.

ESG Trendsetters: Xylem

For this edition, we are joined by Xylem. Xylem aims to create a world in which water issues are no longer a constraint to health, prosperity and sustainable development.

Hormel Foods Recognized Again for Leading Internship Program

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Corporation announced its internship program has been honored once again, having been named in the 2023 Vault Best Internships ranking.

SCE-Supported Residential Microgrid a First in California

Energy

Each home, while maintaining its regular service with Southern California Edison, is designed to operate during a power outage as part of a self-supporting microgrid, drawing energy from its own battery and the larger community battery.

Peacock's 'The End Is Nye' Among NBCUniversal Winners at Environmental Media Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EMA Green and Gold Seals were awarded to 59 NBCUniversal television and feature film productions – the most awarded to NBCUniversal to date, up from 46 in 2021.

Verizon Expands Free Home Internet Program To Help Bridge Digital Divide

Social Impact & Volunteering

As part of its ongoing mission to help ensure equal and affordable access to internet for all Verizon has announced select 5G Home and LTE Home Internet services are available for free to qualifying households through the new Verizon Forward Program.

SAP Partnerships Accelerate Sustainable Business

Business leaders know they need to take action to run more sustainably, but many aim only for regulatory compliance and avoid the steps to deeper business transformation.

Deckers Releases Its FY22 Creating Change Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in ­­designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2022 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.

10 Stories for 10 Years of Moving Cocoa Forward Together

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our cocoa sustainability program, Cocoa Life, is celebrating 10 years of lifting up cocoa communities and shaping the landscapes where cocoa grows.

Aflac CFO Taps Japanese Debt Investors to Bring Down Interest Costs

Aflac Inc., a Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, generates about 70% of its revenue in Japan. The company, which sells supplemental health insurance to Japanese, and less so to U.S. consumers, recently sold roughly $1.21 billion in debt in Japan, taking advantage of the lower cost of capital there as the country’s interest rates continue to be in negative territory

KeyBank Makes $400,000 Donation to Proud Ground

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank has announced a $400,000 donation to Proud Ground—its largest single gift ever in Oregon and southwest Washington. The gift will support Proud Ground’s Opening Doors Initiative, which aims to expand the organization’s portfolio of permanently affordable homes from 350 to 550 over the next five years.

Partnership Aims To Build Wealth in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Black Community

Diversity & Inclusion

Two years since 24/7 Blac was founded, there are now four core programs aimed at supporting the Black community: career readiness, a business accelerator program, homeownership preparedness and an investment group.

Grasping Sustainability Opportunities for Asia

A global gathering of business leaders, sustainability experts and reporting practitioners takes place next month, to focus on how Asia can unlock its sustainability potential.

Is Scrapping Use-By Dates the Answer to Food Waste?

Environment

The findings from the latest Tetra Pak Index indicate that consumers are increasingly alert to the damaging impact of food waste.