ESG News from Leading Brands

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Energy

Capital Power Selects Black & Veatch to Remotely Monitor Power Generation Facilities

Black & Veatch has been selected by Capital Power to remotely monitor seven of the Canada-based wholesale power producer’s generation facilities across the United States and Canada over the course of three years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aiding Acapulco: The Home Depot Foundation Supports Long Term Hurricane Otis Recovery Efforts

Last October, Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, as a Category 5 with sustained winds of 165 miles per hour. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “Otis was the strongest hurricane in the Eastern Pacific to make landfall.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Helps Put African Nation on Path To Eliminate Hepatitis C

James had been free from using drugs for a decade when a routine test at his local health center revealed he had hepatitis C (HCV).

Diversity & Inclusion

Activating Allyship at Clorox

Allyship is the newest part of our inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship efforts (what we refer to as IDEA), which fuels our IGNITE strategy. It helps create a more inclusive workplace where teammates can do their best work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco Corporation Giving Back Food Drive

If all you know about Sysco is those ubiquitous food trucks outside your favorite restaurant, then you really don’t know much about the world’s largest broadline food distributor.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Launches Customizable and Transparent Sustainable Investment Screening Tool

Bloomberg today announced the launch of a new tool that helps investors assess portfolios, funds and indices based on sustainability criteria and thresholds customized by the user.

Energy

Eaton Advances More Resilient, Sustainable Electricity in New York City With Energy Storage Projects Valued at More Than $7 Million

Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping Endurant Energy deploy 10 battery storage projects in New York City.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Navigating the Future: The Strategic Impact of Integrated Logistics Solutions

In an era where the complexity of global supply chains continues to escalate, the need for integrated logistics solutions has become more apparent than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

2023 Maximus Foundation Annual Report: A Year of Equitable Impact

The Maximus Foundation is excited to present the 2023 Annual Report. In this year's report, we dive into a year of impact in our communities through stories about our employees and grantee partners demonstrating a path toward positive change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Moderates PUMA Sustainability Stakeholder Dialogue

Jeremy Lardeau, senior vice president of Higg Index at Cascale, moderated a sustainability stakeholder dialogue at PUMA HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany, part of a two-day event in which stakeholders converged to discuss the Sustainability Vision 2030 platform for PUMA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Urban League of Greater Hartford Is Awarded $150,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

The Urban League of Greater Hartford has received a $150,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation payable over two years to support the agency’s Project Ready program, a signature national youth development direct service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific’s Katie Hindman Named a 2024 Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Change Maker!

Congrats to Katie Hindman, senior director of Georgia-Pacific LLC’s foodservice national accounts, for being named a 2024 Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Change Maker!

Diversity & Inclusion

AllianceBernstein’s Women’s Employee Resource Group Creats the #SheInspires Campaign To Highlight Inspiring Women Within the Firm

Synergy - our Women's Employee Resource Group, created the #SheInspires campaign to highlight inspiring women within the firm who embody AB's values.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Valvoline™ Global Operations and Cummins Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Partnership

Valvoline Global, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, and Cummins Inc., a global power leader, announced a major milestone of their longstanding partnership.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric Brings Kid-Designed Playground to Life With Hundreds of Local Volunteers

Volunteers from Atlantic City Electric, KABOOM!, Gateway Community Action Partnership, the Borough of Paulsboro and community members came together to bring a children-designed and community-built playground to life at the West Buck Street Park in Paulsboro, N.J.

Research, Reports & Publications

Entrepreneurs Build Confidence with GoDaddy Mindset Guide

For individuals seeking to start a business, imposter syndrome and other confidence-sapping pitfalls can be important contributors to success or failure, according to findings in The Ultimate Guide to the Entrepreneurial Mindset, an informational resource published by GoDaddy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group Releases Its 2023 Global Impact Report Demonstrating Actions and Progress Aligned With Its Open World™ Social Impact and Sustainability Strategy

Expedia Group today released its 2023 Global Impact Report highlighting actions taken and progress made in pursuit of the company's environmental, social and governance targets and commitments.

Energy

Entergy CEO Shares Bold Vision for Improving Stakeholder Outcomes at Annual Meeting

Entergy is supporting customer growth, expectations for cleaner energy, growing reliability and resilience needs, while balancing affordability for its customers, said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Drew Marsh, during the company’s 75th annual meeting of shareholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Gives Northeast Ohio Families a College Savings Head Start

Parents in Northeast Ohio who had babies born on “Fifth Third Day” (5/3 on the calendar) received a gift of $1,053 to be put toward a 529 savings account.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the Fifth Year in a Row

Southwire is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fifth year in a row.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Alberta, These Watershed Protectors’ Passion Runs Deep

With the support of a $20,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge, NSWA established the first youth council, designed to give members educational opportunities about conservation as well as a platform to protect the watershed.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics To Acquire PathAI Diagnostics To Accelerate AI and Digital Pathology Adoption in Cancer Diagnosis; Forms Licensing Agreements With PathAI

Quest Diagnostics and PathAI announced a multi-faceted collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of digital and AI pathology innovations to improve quality, speed and efficiency in diagnosing cancer and other diseases.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Supports UNCF and HBCU Students

Our unwavering commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began more than 20 years ago. It is a long-standing relationship that we are proud of as it continues to evolve over the years.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Launches Bio-Circular and Circular Propylene Glycol Solutions in North America

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is proud to announce the launch of two new sustainable varieties of propylene glycol (PG) solutions in North America featuring bio-circular and circular feedstocks.

Health & Healthcare

Unlocking Longevity. Can Healthcare Technology Help People Achieve Quality and Quantity?

A recent survey conducted by Medtronic in collaboration with Morning Consult sheds light on what many Americans think about longevity. A profound number of them want to extend their lives well into their golden years, aiming for the age of 90 and beyond.

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