ESG News from Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare

Collaboration Continues To Expand Access in Rwanda

Our work in Rwanda is just one example of how Abbott is fulfilling our purpose of helping people live fuller and healthier lives, and a key focus of our 2030 Sustainability Plan: advancing health equity through partnership.

Environment

With House Passage, the Inflation Reduction Act Is a Massive Win for the Climate and the U.S. Economy

Ceres Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial's Sustainability Initiatives Recognised at UBS Forum's CSR Summit and Awards

CNH Industrial has been recognised yet again for its leading sustainability initiatives in India, winning an impressive four major prizes at the 2022 UBS Forum Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise Launch New Grant Scheme

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise are moving their New Founder Programme partnership into the next phase with the introduction of a grant opportunity for participants.

Education

TCS Welcomes Top Mexican Students for a Behind the Scenes Look at the Company's Top Innovation Center

Tata Consultancy Services was thrilled to welcome the winners of the Desafío Jóvenes Recrea STEAM competition from Jalisco, Mexico at our Silicon Valley Customer Collaboration Center on July 25th.

Education

Investing in Community Prosperity Through STEM Summer Camps

August 12th is International Youth Day, a great day to highlight issues impacting the youth of today. How can we support the younger generations and the leaders of tomorrow?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bread Financial Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Annual Disaster Giving Program

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross recognizes Bread Financial for increasing its annual support to Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Annual Disaster Giving Program with a gift of $500,000.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Transition to a Sustainable Future

Fifth Third’s approach to sustainability is driven by our Company’s purpose: to improve the lives of our customers and the well-being of our communities.

Innovation & Technology

Probably the Best Eco Beer Bottle in the World

Carlsberg Group has unveiled its largest pilot to date, an innovative fibre bottle which is lined with natural raw materials.

Health & Healthcare

Bridging the Access Gap for Health Tech

The evolving healthcare landscape and increased opportunity for digital health solutions were key topics of discussion at the recent Aspen Ideas: Health conference, held June 22-25.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Board Chair and President of Women In Sports and Events, Kathleen Francis Addresses AEG Employees on Growing a Career in Sports

As part of its employee development program, on August 10, 2022, AEG hosted a virtual employee career development session, “Taking Charge of Your Career,” with National Board Chairman and President of Women In Sports and Events Kathleen Francis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Invests to Fight Global Warming

Chemours, a global chemistry company, recently announced it will be expanding its Opteon™ YF (HFO-1234yf) capacity to help meet customer needs as they continue transitioning to lower GWP refrigerants.

Education

Arrow Electronics and Play Like a Girl Teach Students About STEM Careers

The experience, which included a behind-the-scenes visit to the racing paddock, was supported by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Arrow McLaren SP, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and Arrow Electronics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Partners With 560 Local Organizations in 2022 to Build Stronger, More Diverse Communities

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded more than $7.9 million in shareholder contributions to 565 nonprofit organizations throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas during the first half of this year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gas Ops Delights West Deptford Children With Important Safety Message

Recently, about two dozen youngsters got a glimpse of what it’s like to work in PSE&G Gas Ops and learned about natural gas safety during the West Deptford Safety Town Camp.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees Engage in Local Events to Give Back to the Community

This June, Franklin Templeton again celebrated Impact Days, the firm's global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranked as One of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021

Illumina was named as one of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021 by MIT Technology Review. This is the sixth consecutive time Illumina has been included on the list.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Water, Waste and Recycling

It’s a common belief of Tractor Supply and our customers that we need to be good stewards of the land and our natural resources so that future generations can enjoy Life Out Here.

Green Infrastructure

Boeing and MIT Commit Research Project to Help Decarbonize Aerospace

“Addressing how the aerospace industry reduces its environmental footprint is critical to the future of air travel.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tackling Our Societal Challenges Together

Bayer’s global and local foundations (Africa, India, USA) are the philanthropic arms of Bayer and generate impact in line with our vision for “Health for All, Hunger for None” and our mission “Science for a Better Life”.

Environment

Massachusetts Bolsters Clean Energy Economy and Offshore Wind Industry As Gov. Baker Signs Critical Legislation

Ceres applauds Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the state legislature for further establishing the Commonwealth’s climate leadership by finalizing an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces Lineups for 2022 Global Citizen Festival in New York City & Accra, Ghana on September 24

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the lineups for the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City's Central Park and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Sustainable Development Goals

Believing in Better: Kohler CEO on Company’s First ESG Report

For the nearly 150 years that Kohler has been in business, the Company has always been guided by our founder John Michael Kohler’s principles of associate well-being, community and public service, ethics, and integrity.

Environment

Root Cause: A Tree Planting Effort to Drive Biodiversity

The Chesapeake Bay watershed – a vast area on the US’s Eastern Seaboard – is not only home to a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildlife, but is also the birthplace of New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Donates $100,000 To Fund Alabama A&M University Scholarship

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today a $100,000 scholarship donation in partnership with Alabama A&M University.

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