Social Responsibility: Page 12

  • An NRA member holds a pistol while checking out the Smith & Wesson display at an annual NRA convention. The display also includes assault rifles it manufactures.
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    Nuns take on big guns, sue Smith & Wesson board over AR-15 sales

    Environmental law professor Victor Flatt said he expects to see more derivative suits filed over environmental, social and governance factors going forward.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Lidl US’s first corporate social responsibility report outlines a dozen top goals for the company

    The discounter said it aims to narrow its gender pay gap as well as reduce scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from ESG Dive

    This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS

    Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Marriott works with Google to make its events more neuroinclusive for attendees

    Large-scale events hosted by the hotel chain will now have accessibility measures like quiet rooms and real-time captioning to accommodate attendees in the neurodivergent community.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Disney says ESG policies could cut into profits

    Oklahoma’s state treasurer said the filing proves taking environmental, social and governance factors into account diminishes shareholder returns.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Over 130 countries sign COP28 pledge to integrate food into climate action

    Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2023
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    DEI top priority for Coty as it expands global parental leave policy

    The cosmetics and fragrance brand also said it had achieved its 2022 pay equity goal and has a gender pay equity gap of less than 2% across all its global management.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    3M, other chemical manufacturers score win in PFAS case

    The Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati found the plaintiff could not tie the “forever” chemicals in his blood to the 10 named defendants.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Bloomberg tool to map data based on UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The company said the enterprise tool is the first to allow investors to assess how corporations are impacting the UN’s 2030 agenda.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    NYU’s Stern calls for system overhaul in ESG ratings

    Environmental, social and governance investing should center on companies’ impacts on the environment and society rather than shareholder profit, the report argues.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Starbucks introduces oversight committee to improve governance

    The coffee chain said the Environmental, Partner and Community Impact committee will help improve its supply chain operations and employee relationships.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Garments burned for fuel in Cambodia factories causing health and environmental issues

    Waste from 19 companies including Adidas, Gap and Lululemon has been identified by the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights.

    By Lara Ewen • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Verizon launches annual industry wide climate risk survey

    The telecommunications provider’s move to expand its risk analysis comes in the wake of an environmental and health scandal earlier this year.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    The ESG battle: 4 key states shaping regulatory discourse in the US

    Left-leaning California and New York and conservative-led Florida and Texas have stepped up regulatory measures to underscore ESG’s role — or lack thereof — in their jurisdictions.

    By , • Nov. 16, 2023
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    ‘It is everywhere’: Rooting out forced labor from supply chains

    Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a Gartner report. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2023
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    US not on track to meet global warming targets, report warns

    Current climate adaptation efforts and investments are “insufficient” to reduce today’s climate-related risks, according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Is DEI losing its foothold in corporate America?

    Although slight, the continued decrease in users reporting access to DEI programs may confirm 2023’s shift in DEI outlook.

    By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Banks might dodge EU’s supply chain sustainability regulations

    The proposed carveout for financial institutions would exclude them from having to submit climate transition plans.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    ESG and sustainability conferences to keep on your radar for 2024

    Upcoming events will cover sustainable finance, corporate strategy and governance, climate change, supply chain, social impact and more.

    By , • Updated June 7, 2024
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    Making the case for women-owned banks

    Three women-owned banks have emerged in the last several years with the shared goal of increasing access to capital for female entrepreneurs.

    By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 13, 2023
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    CEO-worker pay gap rising and ‘bad for business’: report

    Recent research indicates CEO pay practices lead to governance issues as they spur “executive recklessness” such as mass layoffs, tax evasion and more that puts the economy at risk.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Election results bring potential social implications for Ohio corporations

    The support for reproductive rights could have companies such as Kroger and Procter & Gamble, which are headquartered in the Buckeye State, evaluating their corporate social policies.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Democrats take control of Virginia legislature, clouding governor’s climate, abortion plans

    The election results mean stricter emission standards enacted two years ago will be the guidepost for Virginia-based auto manufacturers beginning in 2025 and more abortion protections could be on the way for all state employers.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Gender-balanced workforces outperform rivals: BlackRock

    A new study from the world’s largest asset manager found increasing the gender diversity of a workforce and investing in women leads to economic gains.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Credit union regulator proposes rule loosening hiring restrictions

    The National Credit Union Administration Board aims to expand career opportunities for individuals convicted of certain minor offenses and advance financial inclusion and equity within the credit union system.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023