ESG News from Leading Brands

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Forestland

Environment | U.S. Soy

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.

Innovation & Technology

Thinking Small To Think Big: AMD Modular Architecture Is Advancing Sustainability

Tackling macro technology challenges often entails devising micro solutions that scale. At AMD, we have embraced this approach for 55 years as we design high performance and adaptive computing solutions.

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Environment

Charting a Greener Path: Practical Tips for Boosting Natural Resource Management for Earth Day and Every Day

As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, we want to take the time to acknowledge the importance and role of our world’s natural resources and how we can better manage and conserve them. We all have a role to play in natural resource management.

Events, Media & Communications

Olympus Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC is thrilled to welcome Olympus, a leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology, as a new member.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Day 2024: Our Commitments to a More Sustainable Future

In my time at Lenovo, I’ve watched Earth Day develop from a single day of celebration and awareness in the U.S. – mostly around recycling – to a global event that doesn’t just celebrate awareness in the moment but fosters transparency and collaboration around our common goals.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America

Pizza Hut has a long history of adding craveable goodness to its food, and that includes one of its most important ingredients – its cheese.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman, Swiss Eyewear Group Collaborate To Launch INVU 10th Anniversary Collection With Tritan Renew

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Swiss Eyewear Group (SEG), a leading eyewear manufacturer, announce their partnership to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SEG’s INVU eyewear collection.

Environment

The Economic and Water Impacts of the EPA’s “Slaughterhouse” Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a decision to make. Right now the agency is considering new water pollution standards for slaughterhouses and rendering facilities in response to lawsuits from environmental organizations.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Arab Heritage Month Spotlight - David S.

David S., Market Coach at Taco Bell Corp. started at Taco Bell as a Shift Lead in Alabama almost 30 years ago! Since then, he has worked his way up to his current position of Market Coach, running the Norfolk and D.C. markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Building Knowledge To Last a Lifetime’

The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank. The Foundation’s grants and investments create positive change in communities across the South, Midwest and Texas.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Environmentally Secure Future: Meet Cole Sibbald

Hello! I am Cole, a Data Engineer at GoDaddy. I live, work, and play in one of the most beautiful areas of Canada; the West Kootenays. While living in a historically rich area, I am grateful to apply my skills to the global workforce of employees that GoDaddy is comprised of.

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Environment

Fifth Third Joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

As part of its commitment to combat climate change and in celebration of Earth Day 2024, Fifth Third Bank today announced it has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an effort to restore 100 million trees across the globe by 2025.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox’s Latest Sustainable Product Innovations

Innovation at Clorox is all about building trusted brands people love that meet their ever-evolving needs. We mainly do this by developing products that use less packaging overall and/or more sustainable packaging materials and leave less waste behind after they’re used.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circularity in Practice: How The Home Depot Is Turning Waste Into Opportunity

In a circular economy, nothing is wasted. Materials that would be typically thrown away can be reimagined or reinvented into something useful. Everyday items like plastic pots can enjoy a second life as hanging baskets, while plastic wrap can be transformed into deck boards.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM: Using AI To Power Sustainable Buildings

Wael El Chouwani, IBM Sustainability Software Market leader, believes that leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable building operations is of utmost importance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BloombergNEF Announces 11 Climate Innovators As the Winners of the 2024 BNEF Pioneers Award

BloombergNEF (BNEF) announced the winners of its 2024 Pioneers award, recognizing 11 early-stage companies working to introduce technologies and products that will accelerate global decarbonization and halt climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE To Provide Grant Packages to 500 More Small Businesses in Five Regions

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five regions will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive packages.

Sofidel Endless Care, Innovative Life

Events, Media & Communications

Support Guests and the Environment With Sustainable Restrooms

Earth Day is a good time to reevaluate your cleaning practices and consider how they impact the environment. When it comes to facility maintenance, one area that often goes overlooked is sustainable restroom upkeep.

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Energy

How Does India’s Carbon Footprint Differ From the Rest of the World?

Dive into India's path to reducing emissions and it's journey to the energy transition.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Core Living Building Ready Designation From the International Living Future Institute for CertainTeed Innovation Malvern Renovation

Saint-Gobain announced today that CertainTeed Innovation Malvern, its research and development center located on its North American headquarters campus in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has received a Core Living Building Ready designation by The International Living Future Institute.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works ESG Efforts Recognized With PR News Impact Communications Award

Bath & Body Works’ ongoing ESG efforts were recently recognized by PR News in the organization’s 2024 Impact Communications Awards. These awards honor communicators who use their platforms to better their community and the global community at large.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Recognizes Carrier With the 2024 WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development

The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the WEC 40th Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development is awarded to Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Home Ownership: Balancing Spending and Saving for Financial Success

Owning a home marks a significant milestone in one’s life, yet it also introduces a myriad of financial responsibilities that demand careful foresight and planning. With homeownership, there are new and unforeseen expenses that need to be proactively planned for.

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Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric Foundation Turns 25 and Launches the ‘25 Years Young’ Campaign

To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Takes On Climate-Related Reporting

A fundamental step to advancing environmental sustainability is good reporting — and, boy, do we love numbers — which is why Baker Tilly is diving straight into our new software for tracking climate-related data.

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Environment

Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai Celebrates World Earth Day Through Music, Art, and Community Engagement

As the world celebrates World Earth Day on April 22nd, AEG’s Mercedes-Benz Arena (MBA) in Shanghai has taken the initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues through a series of events under the theme "Planet vs. Plastics."

Latest Campaigns

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    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  2. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiative, AEG 1EARTH, is designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive...

  3. Performance
    Prioritizing ethics, economic contribution, operational excellence, integrity, and accountability in all we do.

  4. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

  5. GoDaddy | Customers
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  6. Aflac Voices
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  7. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...

  8. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

  9. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

  10. Quest For Health Equity
    Bridging the health equity gap in underserved communitiesWe created Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) because we believe that good health should be in...

  11. Duke Energy ESG Leadership
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  12. The Ray
    News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

  13. Distributed Infrastructure
    We know distributed infrastructureThe changing energy landscape and rising pressures to integrate sustainable technologies are prodding businesses to...

  14. Food and Agriculture
    The profitability of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies depends on secure access to a reliable supply of commodities, but this secure...

  15. Owens Corning 2023 Sustainability Report
    Owens Corning published its 2023 Sustainability Report, Making the Difference, outlining the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals...