ESG News from Leading Brands

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Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

Education | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

All Things Considered: A Framework for Assessing ESG-Labeled Bonds

Heightened demand for responsible investing has led to an explosion in issuance of ESG-labeled bonds such as green bonds, social bonds and sustainability-linked bonds.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How the Digital Circular Economy Can Help Us Get to Carbon Neutrality

The DCE framework has strong potential to support decarbonization efforts, according to a new research report by Luohan Academy, Alibaba Group’s global think tank.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Duke Energy Grows Renewables by 20 Percent in 2021

Duke Energy is leading the nation’s largest clean energy transition, and its ESG Report released on April 26 shows how the company has increased solar and wind capacity by 20 percent in 2021 and reduced carbon emissions by 44 percent since 2005.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Receives Cultural Excellence Awards by Top Workplaces

DraftKings has been selected as the recipient of three Culture Excellence Awards by Top Workplaces.

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Sustainable Development Goals

HanesBrands Reflects on First Year's Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals

Usually December is the month for reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. For HanesBrands Inc., however, April is that time.

Environment

Global Warming vs. Climate Change: Their History and Their Differences

Global Warming and Climate Change are not the same.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Drones Revolutionize Farmer's Lives

Drone applications in agriculture are virtually endless. With more efficient crop protection comes the potential for more sustainable management of rice paddies and comparable fields.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cummins Makes Progress on Goal to Use Less, Use Better and Use Again

Global power leader Cummins Inc. has made significant progress on its PLANET 2050 goal to create a circular lifecycle plan for every part to use less, use better and use again.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards a $200,000 Grant to Matrix Human Services in Detroit for an Online High School Diploma Program

KeyBank is awarding Matrix Human Services, a Detroit-Based social services organization, $200,000 to expand their well-regarded Online High School Diploma Program.

Environment

California Resilience Challenge Spurs Community Action on Climate Threats

While no singular approach can mitigate the effects of climate change, the California Resilience Challenge demonstrates that when it comes to protecting communities from climate change consequences, collaboration is king.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NJIT Receives $800,000 PSEG Grant to Expand STEM Career Pathways

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has received an $800,000 PSEG Foundation grant that will soon expand access to STEM degrees and careers for local Newark residents, first-generation students, and those from historically underrepresented communities in the STEM fields.

Sustainable Development Goals

Voluntary Certification, Timber Legality and Carbon Offsets in Africa - Opportunities and Challenges

This video was prepared for the XV World Forestry Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from May 2-6, 2022. The related sub-theme is "Turning the tide: Reversing deforestation and forest degradation."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

T. Rowe Price Joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., today announced it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAMI) to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Education

TCS goIT March Monthly Challenge Winners: Gender Equality Dash

TCS’s goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds in order to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Minority Health Month Spotlights Health Gaps in Minoritized Communities

Minority Health Month spotlights health gaps in minoritized communities - see how Medtronic is driving toward equitable health.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Celebrates Young Leaders at Annual 40 Under 40 Awards

This week, in acknowledgement of the commitments and contributions of young professionals in its workplace, Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) will recognize 40 of the company’s brightest young leaders with the second annual Aramark 40 Under 40 Awards.

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Events, Media & Communications

Beyond Earth Month: Telling Your ESG Stories Year-round

Over the past few years, we've seen Earth Day expand from a single-day celebration to fill the entire month of April. But now that April’s over, you don't have to wait another year for your company to communicate about environmental issues.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Is #1 in Water for 19 Years

Engineering News-Record named Tetra Tech #1 in Water and recognized the company as a leader in other 2022 Design Firms rankings.

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Environment

David v. Goliath: Danna Smith + Leo Woodberry v. Big Conservation

This week on Sea Change Radio, we welcome the Reverend Leo Woodberry and Danna Smith to the show.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abstra Collection by Kohler WasteLAB Named Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards Finalist

The Abstra Collection is made from more than 99.5% recycled materials. From the tile body to the glaze, Abstra explores the tenets of a circular economy, inspired by nature as a model for sustainable processes.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Preparing for Disaster Response: Team Rubicon Training Event Builds Volunteer Depth with Support from CASE Power & Equipment of Florida and CASE Construction Equipment

In preparation for continued tornado, hurricane, and disaster response, CASE Power & Equipment of Florida and CASE Construction Equipment each provided equipment and attachments to veteran-led disaster response organization

Research, Reports & Publications

Making Better Essential for People AND the Planet

At Pentair, we are energized by innovating with sustainability in mind. The decisions we make, the products we create, the solutions we offer and the partnerships we form are opportunities to make the planet better.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability Brings Affordability to Yale Acres

“At Regions Bank, our mission is to make life better, and this project in Meriden is an example of this mission in action,” said Victor Sostar, executive vice president, Regions Affordable Housing.

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Education

Educator and Family Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 2022, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources supporting the mental health of students everywhere.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stanley Black & Decker Releases Second Annual ESG Report, "Growth With Purpose"

Stanley Black & Decker recently released its 2021 Environmental, Social & Governance report, "Growth With Purpose," highlighting the company's sustainability, social impact and governance commitments.

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