ESG News For Merck & Co., Inc.

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has ranked No. 1 on Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the second year in a row.

The Merck Foundation (Foundation) has announced a new initiative to help advance equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for people with heart conditions in underserved U.S. communities—the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care (Collaborative).

Episode 1 of Career On Purpose, a new podcast series from Merck, features an insightful conversation on the company’s transformative “Skills-First” program, a unique initiative that helps attract, develop, advance and retain talented people who don’t have a four-year degree.

“Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies’ positive human impactAlphabet earns the top spot for the third year in a row

For Priya Agrawal, health equity has been a lifelong concern and a guiding principle in the work she’s done across industries.

Building the workforce of tomorrow means investing in the students of today.

In addition to kudos from colleagues, many of our female scientists have been recognized externally. In the last three years, 12 women in the department have been honored with individual awards or as key contributors in team awards.

In recent decades, our improved understanding of cancer has illuminated that we cannot treat all cancers as one disease — scientists have classified hundreds of types and found a myriad of genetic drivers underlying them.

ICON releases its ICON Cares 2023 Report

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Merck for Mothers, the company’s global maternal health initiative, has reached more than 30 million women.

Vaccines are one of the most significant public health achievements in modern history, playing a vital role in helping to prevent certain infectious diseases and protect communities across the globe.

The Merck Foundation has made an $11 million, six-year commitment to University of New Mexico Health in support of its new initiative to bring high-quality care to an estimated 11 million people living with cancer in underserved communities

A diverse and inclusive workforce inspires innovation and is fundamental to our company’s success.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for February, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for February will feature impact and in

Our company has been recognized for our leadership and strong performance powering the work we do for patients and everyone who depends on us.

Inspiration for a greener world can come from unexpected places. For Merck scientist, François Lévesque, it came from the pet store. This is the amazing story of how creativity and Green Chemistry made drug development more sustainable.

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has earned the top spot on Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, ranking No. 1 overall for the first time

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its list of forthcoming guests, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners fi

Industry-first, multi-party agreements in China and India to unlock at least 70 megawatts of renewable power capacity for global supply chainsNew public-private collaboration to develop frameworks to measure the environmental impact of medicines and delivery of patient care

Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Amilcar “Amil” Aaron has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Head of Community Impact, and is responsible for leading the Genesis Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (“GBIE”), the Genesis for Good Foundation, as well as the Bank’s overall efforts to positively impact all of the Bank’s constituents, including its clients, employees, and the community at large. GBIE is the Bank’s business incubator and advisory division focused on

“Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies’ positive human impactAlphabet earns the top spot for the second year in a row

Former Merck Chairman and CEO and One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People Joins Board, Committed to Meaningful Change in the Healthcare Industry for Consumers and Employers

More funding, political will and collaboration needed to continue the fight against neglected tropical diseases

More than 250 attended the sixth annual Feather in Her Cap Award celebration on January 16, 2023, recognizing women leaders in the animal health industry for their significant contributions. Two awards were given this year, the Feather in Her Cap Award and the High Flyer Award.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117006162/en/The 2023 Feather in Her Cap Award was given to Dr. Véronique Kodjo, a leader in global manufactur

Throughout 2022, Mary Kay Inc. has furthered its innovations, continued its sustainability and social impact efforts, and garnered prestigious awards.

The three-day event returns to fully in-person for the first time in more than three years, featuring 200+ speakers, including government officials, philanthropists, scientists, and more

Bancroft Capital CEO Cauldon Quinn has been named a 2022 Veterans of Influence Honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal

All seven global companies’ near-term targets aligned to the 1.5°C pathwayEndorsement of commitments and action by health systems partners

Inaugural “Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies with purposeAlphabet scores highest in this year’s ranking

Merck Committed 91.5 Million Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine for Use in Gavi-Supported CountriesDeveloped and Executed Ground-Breaking Access Strategy to Accelerate the Timely Distribution of the Company’s Investigational COVID-19 Therapeutic to Governments GloballyIn 2021, >99% Pay Equity Achieved in the U.S. for Female and Male Employees, as well as for Non-White and White Employees in Equivalent PositionsOn Track to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Across Company Operations by 2025 (Scope 1 & 2 emissions)Issued Inaugural $1 Billion Sustainability Bond

Garnering 30 awards—including ten employer awards—Mary Kay Inc. is recognized for its business excellence, social impact, advocacy engagement and sustainability efforts.

 Adds significant expertise in conservation, technology, and carbon financing.

Chair C. Robert Kidder to Retire from Board of Directors

Leadership to Outline Merck’s Vision to Drive Long-Term Business Value through ESGVirtual Investor Event to Begin at 10:00 a.m. EST

Merck Announces Additional $150M Investment Through 2025 to Help End Maternal Mortality Inequities

Celanese Honored by The Women’s Forum of New York for Achieving Full Gender Parity on Corporate Board

The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) will celebrate 52 years of driving change in the Philadelphia region, from working to improve quality of life to building wealth and solving emerging issues, with a series of events that kicks off on November 19 with a virtual event, highlighted by the announcement of its 2021 service award honorees.“For more than half a century, partnership has been at the core of who we are and our ability to continue our mission to ensure that organizations both large and sma

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) praised today Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics for granting a royalty-free license to manufacture their COVID-19 antiviral drug molnupiravir in more than 100 developing countries. AHF calls on Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson to follow Merck’s example and voluntarily grant royalty-free manufacturing and distribution rights for their COVID-19 vaccines and facilitate technology transfers to expand generic vaccine production around the world.“If Merck can g

Building on its vision to create a better and healthier every day for every woman, Organon launches Public Service Announcement video to challenge and help reduce stigma of global public health issue

Council Members Announce Measurable Actions Their Organizations Are Taking To Create a More Inclusive Economy

Merck Announces the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity to Accelerate Progress towards Improved Birth Outcomes for All

Bank becomes latest company to join coalition to create one million family –sustaining careers over the next 10 years

Premier event fosters dialogue among international executives on diversity and inclusion, ESG, compensation, and other critical issues facing corporate boards

The Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest non-profit funder of melanoma research, is proud to announce $8.1 million in funding for 34 new research awards. The awards, issued near the start of Melanoma Awareness Month, provide critical funding to address urgent unmet needs in melanoma.“COVID-19 has impacted so much, including research and clinical trials. This investment in melanoma research is needed now more than ever,” said MRA Board Chair and Co-Founder Debra Black. “We’re proud to support

100% Renewable Energy Goal to be Achieved 15 Years Ahead of Schedule; Includes Three New Virtual Power Purchase Agreements

Merck Expands Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative to 20th Community-Led Project Advancing Maternal Health Equity During Black Maternal Health Week

MetLife has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year "Sustained Excellence" Award.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today named Bobby Griffin to the newly created role of vice president, Human Resources, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Griffin will report to Senior Vice President, Chief People and Legal Officer Becky House.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210222005089/en/Bobby Griffin. (Ph

Ariel Alternatives’ Project Black Aims to Scale Sustainable Minority-Owned Businesses & Close the Racial Wealth GapCompanies to Support Fortune 500 Supply Chain DiversityJPMorgan Chase & Co. Commits $200 Million to Co-Invest Alongside Project Black in Future Transactions

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