Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

AuditBoard Names Sarika Khanna as CPO, To Help Lead Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Accounting, ARR, Risk, CPO, Software as a service, Female, Risk management, ESG, Growth, Architecture, Management

“AuditBoard’s platform has been repeatedly recognized by its customers as best in class, which reflects its commitment to innovation and a focus on the practitioner,” said Khanna.

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  • “AuditBoard’s platform has been repeatedly recognized by its customers as best in class, which reflects its commitment to innovation and a focus on the practitioner,” said Khanna.
  • She serves as a strategic leader for the technology department, continuing to shape the technology roadmap and driving innovation.
  • The company surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) last year, thanks to best-in-class customer sentiment for the platform.
  • “I’m thrilled to welcome Sarika and am excited about how her leadership can empower AuditBoard to deliver new customer innovation for AuditBoard’s platform as we continue to grow.

Sprinklr Publishes Inaugural ESG Sustainability Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Responsible Business Practices and Community Impact

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Software, Technology, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), CXM, Biophysical environment, ESG, Platinum

The report highlights Sprinklr's dedication and commitment to goals around sustainability, diversity, and equity.

Key Points: 
  • The report highlights Sprinklr's dedication and commitment to goals around sustainability, diversity, and equity.
  • In addition to releasing the report, Sprinklr recently received a platinum rating – which places Sprinklr in the top 1% of participating companies for sustainability performance assessed by EcoVadis, a leading sustainability ratings provider.
  • Like our platform, our ESG commitment is a unified effort across every part of our business from product design to implementation.
  • Thank you to everyone who contributed to our inaugural ESG report and committed to making Sprinklr an example of responsible business practices.”
    To learn more about Sprinklr's commitment to ESG initiatives, please view the full ESG Report here .

Builders FirstSource Releases 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Architecture, Professional Services, Sustainability, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Environment, Construction & Property, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Building Systems, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Interior Design, CSR, Firstsource, Builder, Corporate social responsibility

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company"), the nation’s largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, announced today that it has published its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting how the Company aligns and advances sustainability within its business strategy to deliver value for its customers, team members and stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company"), the nation’s largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, announced today that it has published its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting how the Company aligns and advances sustainability within its business strategy to deliver value for its customers, team members and stakeholders.
  • Investors can view the 2024 CSR report on the CSR page of our Investor Relations website.
  • In 2023, we delivered innovative, sustainable solutions to address our customers’ needs, contributing to their success as well as profitable growth for Builders FirstSource.
  • We are continuing to build on our high-performing, values-driven culture, which allows us to attract, develop, and retain the best talent in the industry, and we will continue to positively impact the communities in which we operate,” commented Dave Rush, CEO of Builders FirstSource.

 Wolters Kluwer hosts premier industry event for ESG, EHS and Operations professionals

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Technology, Health, Finance, Consulting, Environmental Health, Accounting, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Software, General Health, Fintech, Data Management, CP, Social, Risk, Operational excellence, EY, EHS, Senior, Organization, Wolters Kluwer, ESG, Control, SPF, Georgia Power, Operation, Environment, health and safety, Management

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, will host its Enablon Sustainable Performance Forum (SPF) 24 in Houston, Texas from May 1 to May 3.

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  • Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, will host its Enablon Sustainable Performance Forum (SPF) 24 in Houston, Texas from May 1 to May 3.
  • The event will focus on the latest innovations and best practices in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Control of Work, and Operational Excellence.
  • Laurent Dechaux, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Enablon, Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG said: “We are delighted to welcome key decision makers across EHS, ESG and Operations to SPF 24.
  • We look forward to discussing these significant themes, amongst others, with the SPF community in May.”
    SPF is an annual event developed and organized by Enablon, part of Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG).

Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2023 Impact Report

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Supermarket, Professional Services, Food, Beverage, Organic Food, Retail, Sprouts, Multimedia, Farmers' market, Farmer, Sprouts Farmers Market, Video game

Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, today published its 2023 Impact Report showcasing the healthy grocer’s work curating Impactful Products, ensuring a Thriving Planet, developing Purposeful People, and supporting Healthy Communities.

Key Points: 
  • Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, today published its 2023 Impact Report showcasing the healthy grocer’s work curating Impactful Products, ensuring a Thriving Planet, developing Purposeful People, and supporting Healthy Communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430695979/en/
    Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, today published its 2023 Impact Report showcasing the healthy grocer’s work curating Impactful Products, ensuring a Thriving Planet, developing Purposeful People, and supporting Healthy Communities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Our company purpose to help people live and eat better is brought to life by our 32,000 team members every day,” said Brandon Lombardi, chief sustainability officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.
  • “I’m honored to share some of the ways our teams across the business cared for one another, our communities, and the planet in 2023.“
    Highlights from Sprouts’ 2023 Impact Report include:
    70 million pounds of food recovered through donation, animal feed, and composting programs
    37 million pounds of food donated; the equivalent to 29 million meals

ADM Exceeds 2 Million Regenerative Agriculture Acre Goal for 2023, Increases 2025 Goal to 5 Million Acres

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Soybean, Organization, Biodiversity, PepsiCo, American Farmland Trust, Climate, Sorghum, Health, Ducks Unlimited, Water resources, Carbon, Carbon footprint, Farmer, Culture, Farm, Soil, ADM, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Duck, CPG, Farmers Business Network

ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced today that its global regenerative agriculture program expanded to more than 2.8 million acres in 2023, exceeding its 2 million acre goal.

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  • ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced today that its global regenerative agriculture program expanded to more than 2.8 million acres in 2023, exceeding its 2 million acre goal.
  • In addition, the company announced that it is targeting 3.5 million regenerative acres in 2024 and is increasing its 2025 goal from 4 million to 5 million acres globally.
  • Last November, ADM issued its first-ever regenerative agriculture report , detailing priorities, goals, programs and achievements to date.
  • ADM defines regenerative agriculture as an outcome-based farming approach that protects and improves soil health, biodiversity, climate and water resources while supporting farming business development.

Sustainability Regulation Propelling Transformation in Corporate Reporting, According to New Survey by Workiva

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Environment, Technology, Finance, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Professional Services, Sustainability, Software, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk, Integration, CDP, Business, CSRD, Senior, Workiva, ESG, Media, European, Accounting

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability disclosures with its requirements, according to an independent survey commissioned by Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK).

Key Points: 
  • The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability disclosures with its requirements, according to an independent survey commissioned by Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK).
  • “The adoption of the CSRD was a pivotal moment, marking the first major regulation calling for integrated financial and sustainability disclosures with third-party assurance.
  • “What struck me from the 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey is that regulation is serving as a catalyst for innovation.
  • This data suggests practitioners expect regulation to increase the complexity of sustainability reporting and that reporting processes must mature to satisfy new regulatory requirements.

Belkin Commits to be 100 Percent Carbon Neutral Across Its Entire Business by 2030

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Environment, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Climate Change, Professional Services, Sustainability, Audio, Video, Hardware, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Consumer Electronics, Multimedia, LCA, Carbon, Social responsibility, Recycling, Electronics, Life-cycle assessment, Renewable energy

Belkin , a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, published its 2023 Impact Report , announcing its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Belkin , a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, published its 2023 Impact Report , announcing its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • Already on its way to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral in its global offices and operations by 2025, Belkin is driving progress beyond and into its supply chain and product life cycle.
  • “At Belkin, we believe that business can and should be a force for good.
  • From our supply chain to product and beyond, we’re committed to minimizing our environmental footprint, supporting our communities, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Opening of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea “A Colorful Festival Featuring Flowers from Around the World”

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Professional Services, Events, Concerts, Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Construction & Property, General Entertainment, Landscape, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Horticulture, Marketplace, Goyang International Flower Festival, Flower, Garden, Speech, Friends, ESG, Multimedia, Film industry

The Goyang International Flower Foundation (Chairman Dong Hwan Lee) held the splendid opening ceremony of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea.

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  • The Goyang International Flower Foundation (Chairman Dong Hwan Lee) held the splendid opening ceremony of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea.
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    The Goyang International Flower Foundation held the splendid opening ceremony of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea.
  • (Photo: The Goyang International Flower Foundation)
    This year’s festival features indoor and outdoor exhibitions related to horticulture, Goyang International Flower Awards, the Flower Market, and many more.
  • Visitors can enjoy nine themed gardens, including the humpback whale sculpture covered in flowers, the Garden of Circulation, and the Waterside Garden.

Performance Food Group Company Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Retail, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainability, Professional Services, Supply Chain Management, Environment, Convenience Store, Trucking, Environmental Health, Restaurant, Bar, Transport, Specialty, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Logistics, Food, Beverage, Corporation, Social, Person, Poultry, Certification, Seafood, LGBTQ, ESG, PFG, Food court, Annual report, Human rights, Coffee, Organization, Corporate responsibility, Recycling

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .

Key Points: 
  • Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .
  • The annual report highlights the company’s progress toward achieving its ESG goals that focus on areas important to the business and company stakeholders.
  • These include:
    In fiscal year 2023, PFG continued its focus on reducing power consumption at its facilities.
  • PFG monitors operational and food waste to ensure the company diverts as much waste as possible from landfills.