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PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

Mattel to support over 80 nonprofits globally all year longWatch Mattel’s 80th anniversary philanthropy video HEREAdditional Assets HERE

The first of several 2025 events, Sustainserv is partnering with Trellis Group on a Jan. 21st webcast that will feature two of the architects of the new EU reporting directives

The free tool will help companies determine precisely which disclosures they are obligated to make under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

"This recognition underscores our commitment to consistent reporting as we strive to meet the highest standards in environmental, social, and governance practices," said Shawn O’Connell, President and Chief Operating Officer at EnerSys.

Global technology corporation FPT recently achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating through its French subsidiary. This is the highest distinction in the survey conducted by EcoVadis, an international organization that evaluates corporate sustainability activities. The recognition places FPT in the top 1% of companies evaluated worldwide for their commitment to sustainable business practices.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2

According to UK fan demand on the marketplace, the best-selling artists included Taylor Swift, Liam Gallagher, and Bruce Springsteen in 2024.UK fans enthusiastically embraced international travel for live events, purchasing nearly one million tickets for shows abroad.Coldplay’s UK fans alone traveled a remarkable 18.8 million miles, choosing the ‘Adventure of a Lifetime,’ attending the band’s 13 global shows in cities including Vienna, Budapest, Rome, and Munich with tickets from viagogo.

Factor is donating 10 refrigerated vans in Aurora, IL and Goodyear, AZ where Factor operates production and distribution centersThe refrigerated vans will enhance hunger relief organizations' ability to collect, transport, and distribute fresh food directly to people facing hunger

Sports company PUMA has received the highest recognition for its materials strategy in the Material Change Index compiled by global non-profit organization Textile Exchange.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126681718/en/PUMA Headquarters Germany Herzogenaurach (Photo: Business Wire)Out of hundreds of companies examined, PUMA was amongst 11 in 2024 to be ranked in the fourth and highest “Leading” tier. Companies with th

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) published its fourth annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report today, highlighting progress made in the 2024 fiscal year (FY) towards its social and environmental impact goals.“At Peloton, we are reshaping how millions engage with fitness and wellbeing and are committed to making physical fitness and mental health more accessible to everyone,” said Karen Boone, Interim CEO and President. “By supporting the wellbeing, development, and growth of our global te

Gen. (ret.) Mike Minihan, former AMC commander, is joining The Candy Bomber Foundation as their new Chairman of the Board, effective November 1, 2024.

Official launch of the “Access to Health” initiative announced at the World Stroke Congress by WSO President, Dr. Sheila MartinsPartnership aims to reduce healthcare disparities with pilot projects in Nigeria and TanzaniaProject leaders and healthcare professionals convene to discuss next steps and project execution

Third year of initiative positively impacts more than 16,200 people

Europe's first battery recycling plant using integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process opens in Kuppenheim in southern GermanyMilestone on the road to enhancing raw materials sustainability thanks to an expected recovery rate of more than 96 percent and net CO2 -neutral1 operationPlant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per yearDouble-digit million-euro investment underpins holistic Mercedes-Benz approach to battery circularity and value creation in GermanyCooperation with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes

Houston's Oaks Fine Cleaners is 1 of 5 textile merchants in the nation named a finalist in the Global Professional Textile Care Best Practices Awards.

The management and technology consultancy joins a community of businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy

Morningstar’s third annual global asset owner survey finds ESG materiality broadening, active ownership rising and demand for improvements in ESG data growing.

 

The Integration Advances EcoVadis' Position to Help Organizations Improve Working Conditions, Comply With Regulations and Drive Positive Change at Global Scale

The historic Black sorority’s paid media campaign focusing on voting rights kicks off during the Democratic National Convention

A longstanding commitment: Regions named to the Disability Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.

Among the highlights is a water-recycling project in drought-stricken South Africa

This year’s Giveback marks more than $10 million donated to 86 organizations since inception, impacting millions of people globally.

TD Bank earns top score of 100 on 2024 Disability Equality Index®, reflecting its commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion for over a decade.

Sports Company PUMA has been named in the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” ranking by US news magazine TIME and Statista, which takes into account a company’s most important environmental data as well as its transparency and the assessment by external organizations.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240710123326/en/Sports Company PUMA has been named in the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” ranking by US news magazin

“Our global leadership in the lab-instrument and technology sector enables us to have a positive impact on science and society. It also drives our efforts as a leading sustainable lab partner for our customers.”

Survey reveals consumer willingness and barriers to adopt reusable products, highlighting market opportunities

96% of corporate professionals say their organizations have, or plan to take, climate action.

Circle K, the global convenience store chain, announced a donation of over $313,000 to community partner and nonprofit, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240603763159/en/Circle K, the global convenience store chain, announced a donation of over $313,000 to community partner and nonprofit, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. (Photo: Business Wire)Children of Fallen Patriots Founda

Artist Hyland Mather to create a large-scale art piece entirely with recyclable plastics in Atlanta’s Colony Square

Over a third (36%) of disabled people feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist1As the #1 recommended toothbrush brand by dentists worldwide, Oral-B is dedicated to transforming the dental office experience for people with disabilities into a more positive oneOral-B launches The Disability Champions Award Programme for dental staff across Europe, in partnership with the iADH

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced that it has extended through 2025 its existing partnership with Special Olympics to support health screening and education for its athletes at select events around the world.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508623701/en/A Special Olympics athlete receives oral healt

CDMO presents third sustainability reportVoluntary reporting of sustainability targets and progress strengthens customer relationships through transparency and accountabilityEconomic success and ambitious sustainability goals can be achieved in conjunction with one anotherAiming to be completely climate-neutral by 2050, Vetter joins the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemical company, announced today its 2024 sustainability rating from EcoVadis has been raised from Gold to Platinum, the highest possible distinction.Orion now ranks among the top 1% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest providers of business sustainability ratings. The organization revised Orion’s score from 78% to 82% after reassessing the company’s 2023 performance.“Achieving the Platinum rating is a huge milestone for Or

Convinced of the urgency to advance the cause of sustainable construction in the face of climate challenges, demographic changes, and the need to protect resources, Saint-Gobain launched the Sustainable Construction Observatory in 2023. Today, this Observatory has released the second edition of its Sustainable Construction Barometer1, a study conducted by the CSA research institute, to better understand the perceptions of key stakeholders and the levers to be activated to accelerate the developm

As demand for the company's climate-resilient technology products grows, Sabanci’s investment and expertise will unlock opportunities in EMEA

On track for CO2-reduction along the entire value chain and focus on long-term decarbonisation targetsCO2-reduced steel, aluminium and recycled materials drive supply chain decarbonisationProduction makes progress in renewable energies and circularityHuman rights assessment of critical raw materials is moving forward and ahead of schedulePeople are at the centre of the just transition with the Sustainable People Plan and respect for human rightsDigital Trust as a key driver of sustainable and competitive digital business

In more than 20 years of partnership, the fraternity has raised more than $3M to advance ongoing research and treatment for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Braskem has donated $10,000 to support upgrades for the library

On Friday 1 March 2024, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, established the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The TSU will be located in IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum (TSF).The IPBES Task Force on Scenarios and Models of Biodiversity and Ecosystem S

Survey Highlights Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Options, Presenting Opportunity for Brands

Braskem has collected hundreds of units of blood to support the health and well-being of the residents of Neal, West Virginia, and surrounding communities.

Midsize businesses cited cybersecurity, the competitive environment and weakening consumer confidence as top challenges for the year ahead

Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of PVC compounds, is combining its sustainability efforts with Westlake Dimex, a leading recycler of industrial PVC. This collaboration will leverage Westlake Global Compounds' expertise in PVC compounds with Westlake Dimex's expertise in recycled materials, helping Westlake Global Compounds in its efforts to reduce waste and its environmental impact."Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex will continue our efforts to reduce our environmental f

Certification underscores company’s commitment to a sustainable future

The “Join the Move to –15 C” initiative will explore a potential evolution in frozen food temperature standards that could save carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to removing 3.8 million cars from roadways per year

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Sports company PUMA showed that it can successfully turn an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker into compost under certain tailor-made industrial conditions, as it announced the results of its two-year-long RE:SUEDE experiment.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231129456533/en/Sports company PUMA showed that it can successfully turn an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker into compost under certa

Sustain.Life proudly announces its strategic alliance with MHP | A Porsche Company in the Americas region. MHP is one of the leading IT and management consulting companies in the areas of mobility and manufacturing, bringing expertise from Germany to the United States. This alliance expands MHP America’s offerings in climate action to enable all clients to shape a better tomorrow.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2023112063

2022 CSR report outlines progress and introduces new and updated 2030 goals