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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.
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).
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.
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...
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.
VisionSpring Announces New Chief Operations Officer With Private Sector Track Record in Health Care, Global Supply Chain and Entrepreneurship
VisionSpring, the award-winning social enterprise that is addressing the need for the 2.7 Billion people who need glasses to see clearly, announced the addition of a new Chief Operating Officer, Leena Palav.
Yum! Invests $100 Million to Fight Inequality by Unlocking Opportunity for Employees and Communities
The events of 2020 have made it even clearer that one of the most pressing issues we face together in society is inequality and the lack of access and opportunity that goes with it. Around the world, this unfortunate reality has many faces, and it pressures the lives of too many individuals, familie...
LIXIL Introduces the SATO Tap, a Novel Handwashing Station that Aims to Improve Hygiene for Millions in Developing Economies
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap reduces the spread of disease and can help prevent COVID-19 infection. But for approximately 3 billion people around the world, this step is out of reach. According to UNICEF, 40% of the world’s population does not have access to basic handwashing facilitie...
Sysco Donates 30 Million Meals, 'Making Every Case Count' in a Global Effort to Support Vulnerable, Food-Insecure Citizens
Today, Sysco announced it has donated 30 million meals across eight countries since mid-March as part of its community response strategy to the COVID-19 pandemic. These donations were valued at over $100 million and included nearly 16 million pounds of fresh produce and approximately six million ...