Retail
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the retail industry.
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09-10-20
Walmart and Schneider Electric Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration to Help Suppliers Access Renewable Energy
Walmart Inc. and Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a new collaboration that will provide increased access to renewable energy for Walmart’s U.S.-based suppliers, enabling them to lead on climate action. The groundbreakin...
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09-02-20
Yum! Brands and KFC U.S. Invest $6 Million to Advance Equity and Opportunity in Louisville
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and KFC U.S. today announced plans to invest $6 million over five years to advance equity and opportunity across Louisville, particularly in the West End. This expanded investment in Louisville will target endeavors that tackle inequality and uplift Black students, educ...
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09-02-20
Walmart Makes Progress Toward Positive Societal, Environmental Change Through ESG Initiatives
September 2, 2020 - In case you missed it, last week Walmart Inc. released its second Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Read Walmart's FY2020 ESG report here.
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09-01-20
Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Announce Relief and Recovery Efforts To Help Those Affected by Hurricane Laura
With the catastrophic storm, flooding and power outages affecting southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $2.5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations leading response and recovery efforts.
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09-01-20
Timberland Announces Bold Goal for Products to be Net Positive by 2030, Continues Pursuit of a Greener Future
In a bold move to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Timberland today announced a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030 -- giving back more than it takes.
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08-27-20
Walmart's 2020 ESG Efforts: Making Important Progress Toward Positive Societal, Environmental Change
I am excited to let you know that today we released Walmart’s 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which covers the fiscal year ending on Jan. 31, 2020 (FY2020).
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08-24-20
Kingfisher Establishes Four New Responsible Business Priorities
Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has today launched its Responsible Business Report, along with four new responsible business priority areas.
This follows the announcement of its new group strategy in June – Powered by Kingfisher – and sets out the four priority ...
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08-21-20
Pizza Hut and First Book Launch Collection of Antiracism Resources for Educators
Pizza Hut and First Book today announced the launch of Empowering Educators – a collection of resources developed to provide educators with guidance and actionable steps to create equitable learning environments and navigate conversations about race and racism.
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08-20-20
Gildan Publishes 2019 Genuine Responsibility® ESG Report
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announces the release of its 16th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, available on the Company’s dedicated genuineresponsibility.com website. The 2019 ESG report, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards: c...
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07-09-20
LIXIL Teams Up with Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group to Distribute Face Shields Across the U.S.
LIXIL Americas and the Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group (JCRMRG) today announced a partnership that will enable expanded production and distribution of face shields to first responders and medical workers in communities across the US battling COVID-19.
