Month: May 2022

Elkay Releases Second Corporate Responsibility Report

Stuart Mitchell

Elkay, a global leader in plumbing and water delivery products and custom commercial interiors, is pleased to announce the launch of their second Corporate Responsibility report. “At Elkay, our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility is evidenced in all we do,” said Chief Executive Officer Ric Phillips. “From our water delivery products that deliver free public access to fresh, filtered water and have saved tens of billions of plastic bottles from landfills, to the thousands of hours our employees have spent volunteering in their communities, I am proud of the…

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ASA – Tackling racial and ethnic stereotyping in UK ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tackling racial and ethnic stereotyping in UK ads. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. The ASA has a strong track record of taking action against ads that are likely to cause harm or serious offence on the grounds of race and ethnicity. But, as a proactive regulator, the ASA must ensure that we are aware of…

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United Partners With OneTen to Help Create One Million Family-sustaining Jobs for Black Talent Over Ten Years

Stuart Mitchell

United Airlines announced a new collaboration with OneTen, a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies committed to creating one million family-sustaining careers for Black talent with opportunity for advancement over the next 10 years. The collaboration with OneTen comes as United has already hired more than 6,000 people since January and expects to hire an additional 8,000 this year alone – with the goal to add 50,000 people to United in the next five years. United joins more than 60 companies, part of the OneTen coalition, that have…

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DuPont Joins Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program

Stuart Mitchell

DuPont has announced it has joined Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program. By participating in the program, DuPont has committed to use 100 percent renewable electricity, including renewable energy credits (RECs) in its  manufacture of all products for Apple – a key milestone in achieving renewable electricity and climate stewardship goals outlined in DuPont’s 2030 Sustainability Goals. “DuPont is proud to join Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program,” said Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. “Together, we are working to support a transition to clean energy and are positively addressing climate…

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Duke Energy Renewable Energy Growth Soars by 20% in 2021

Stuart Mitchell

Duke Energy had its best year ever for adding renewable energy as the company posted a 20% jump in wind and solar power in 2021. This information, along with large amounts of other data and insights, was detailed in Duke Energy’s comprehensive ESG Report (formerly Sustainability Report), the company’s 16th annual disclosure on environment, social and governance (ESG) topics. (Watch a video about the report.) “ESG is essential to who we are,” said Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy’s chief sustainability officer and president, Duke Energy Foundation. “Our ESG strategy is focused…

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