ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Melba Russell, the Longest Serving Employee in Walgreens History

Aug 30, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Retiring was not Melba Russell’s idea, but her hip had other plans. It kept bothering her, and Russell’s doctor said the only way to heal it would be to stay off her feet.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Fifth Anniversary of COMPASS: Helping Address the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. South

Aug 30, 2023 8:30 AM ET

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, a 10-year, more than $100 million commitment to addressing the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Expands Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certifications to Asia Pacific Region

Aug 30, 2023 8:15 AM ET

As part of the commitments laid out in its Twentyby30™ sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains, Crown Holdings, Inc. has expanded its Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications into the Asia Pacific region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Responsible Governance

Aug 30, 2023 8:00 AM ET

This commitment starts with comprehensive governance structures, policies, management committees and practices designed to ensure transparency in reporting and accountability for our Board of Directors and senior management.

Education

CNH Industrial Signs Landmark Agriculture Education Partnership

Aug 29, 2023 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial, Khon Kaen Higher College of Agricultural Technology, and Mitr Phol Group recently signed a milestone agreement to drive innovation and excellence in agricultural education across Thailand.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Renewable Solutions Roadmap: Global Cellulose Fibers

Aug 29, 2023 1:55 PM ET

We support our customers’ goals to increase use of cellulosic materials for absorbent hygiene applications, resulting in improved end-of-life solutions such as recyclability and compostability.

Green Infrastructure

How Energy Modeling Can Save Your Project Millions

Aug 29, 2023 11:35 AM ET

Given that energy modeling is inexpensive and ensures you make the wisest long-term decisions, we recommend performing energy modeling as early in the design phase as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Business Demands Give Rise to the Fractional CSO

Aug 29, 2023 10:45 AM ET

​The world is changing rapidly. With the escalation of climate change and social pressures taking center stage, businesses remain a key stakeholder in making critical progress on these topics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Strategies for Effective Executive Leadership Meetings

Aug 29, 2023 10:15 AM ET

In my two years as executive co-sponsor of Keysight’s annual CEO meeting, alongside our Chief People Officer, I’ve learned insights and best practices for running productive and engaging meetings for an organization’s top executives.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Bell Wisdom: Mauricio (General Manger/Gerente General)

Aug 29, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Mauricio had no idea that applying for that role was going to make such an incredible impact on his career, life, and community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Announces a $100,000 Sands Cares Donation to Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Aug 29, 2023 9:05 AM ET

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced it will contribute $100,000 through Sands Cares to Dress for Success ® (DFS) Southern Nevada.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation and KitchenAid Brand Collaborate With Michigan Hospitality Foundation To Develop the Next Generation of Culinary Professionals

Aug 29, 2023 8:45 AM ET

The Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF) has announced a three-year agreement with Whirlpool Corporation and their KitchenAid brand to support hospitality education programming throughout the state.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Why ESG Investors Should Look Beyond the Obvious Choices

Aug 29, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Sustainable equity funds tend to shy away from sectors and companies that are deemed to be controversial.

Diversity & Inclusion

NPF and Subaru: Addressing Gaps in Exposure, Access, and Opportunity

Aug 29, 2023 8:10 AM ET

With funding from the National Park Foundation, made possible in part thanks to NPF’s largest corporate partner Subaru of America, Black People Who Hike led programs in six national parks across the country.

Research, Reports & Publications

Keeping Teams Safe Everyday: Employee and Contractor Safety at Enbridge

Aug 28, 2023 2:30 PM ET

Our mission is fueling quality of life, and operating safely is essential to that work. It’s our duty to keep the public, the members of our team and the environment safe.

Energy

CSU Dominguez Hills Aims for Net-Zero Carbon With SCE Pilot

Aug 28, 2023 1:15 PM ET

The urban campus slashes GHG emissions and busts climate change stereotypes.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work Life, Mental Health, and More

Aug 28, 2023 11:20 AM ET

Today we are talking about A/B testing D&I initiatives, hustle culture, disability inclusion in the workplace, and a new campaign from Dove.

Energy

Onsite Solar Isn’t As Easy as It Looks: How Manufacturers Can Get It Done

Aug 28, 2023 10:00 AM ET

As a multinational producer of agricultural machinery and construction equipment with dozens of manufacturing and research facilities worldwide, CNH Industrial recognizes that the opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint is substantial.

Energy

Vanguard Renewables Leads the Renewable Energy Movement Across America

Aug 28, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Learn how Vanguard Renewables converts organic waste into renewable energy providing a valuable asset to people and the planet and supporting decarbonization strategies.

Diversity & Inclusion

testing FMR

Aug 28, 2023 9:50 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

SEE’s "Better Together" Podcast: Women’s Equality Day

Aug 28, 2023 9:15 AM ET

On the "Better Together" podcast in honor of Women's Equality Day, female employees from global packaging solutions provider SEE (formerly Sealed Air) cover a range of workplace topics from education and career path to representation and pay equity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Aaron Kim, HIV Specialty Pharmacist at Walgreens

Aug 28, 2023 9:10 AM ET

I’m Aaron Kim, an HIV specialty pharmacist at Walgreens, and my passion is providing holistic care for my patients living with HIV and AIDs.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Brand Launches the World’s First Accessible Tractor

Aug 25, 2023 4:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has commercially launched the world’s first accessible farm tractor.

Energy

This Model Reimagines Fueling for Efficiency

Aug 25, 2023 10:00 AM ET

U.S. e-commerce sales continue to grow by leaps and bounds, topping the $1 trillion mark in 2022, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce figures. That means more and more delivery trucks on the road.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clinton Lewis Went From Getting a Job as a Cook for KFC at Age 16 to Owning 3 Stores

Aug 25, 2023 10:00 AM ET

In 2011 he then became director of operations for KEDIS Enterprises, a multi-brand franchise organization that has maintained an annual revenue of over $50 million.