Social ethics

Boyd Corporation Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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This achievement marks the first major public recognition of continued cultural development and investment in sustainability and corporate social responsibility programs at Boyd Corporation a name that carries nearly a century of commitment to technological evolution and responsiveness to customer needs.

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  • This achievement marks the first major public recognition of continued cultural development and investment in sustainability and corporate social responsibility programs at Boyd Corporation a name that carries nearly a century of commitment to technological evolution and responsiveness to customer needs.
  • Boyd has long considered it our global responsibility to care for the environments and societies impacted by or supporting our operations.
  • We believe that sustainability and corporate social responsibility is not only an ethical requirement to conduct business, it is a source of value creation for our customers and shareholders.
  • We are very proud to be recognized by one of the worlds leading telecommunications companies for our achievements in sustainable programs and corporate social responsibility.

Kadant Releases Corporate Sustainability Report

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Sustainability metrics and indices, Economy, Sustainable development, Articles, Auditing, Global Reporting Initiative, Social ethics, Environmentalism, Sustainability reporting, Sustainability, Corporate sustainability, ESG

WESTFORD, Mass., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today released its 2019 corporate sustainability report, which can be viewed at www.kadant.com/sustainability .

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  • WESTFORD, Mass., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today released its 2019 corporate sustainability report, which can be viewed at www.kadant.com/sustainability .
  • The report highlights the Companys commitment and progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • I am proud to share the story behind our ongoing work in support of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and transparent governance in our inaugural sustainability report, said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer.
  • The report is structured according to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) best practices for corporate sustainability reporting and addresses those factors most relevant to the Companys stakeholders.

Sysco Announces Sustainability Bond Framework to Advance Its 2025 CSR Goals

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Friday, February 7, 2020
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HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has designed a Sustainability Bond Framework (the Framework) under which it may issue Green, Social and/or Sustainability Bonds to advance the companys 2025 corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has designed a Sustainability Bond Framework (the Framework) under which it may issue Green, Social and/or Sustainability Bonds to advance the companys 2025 corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
  • Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
  • With more than 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations.
  • Information about our CSR program, including Syscos 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at www.sysco.com/csr2019report .

AdvanSix Awarded 2020 Gold Rating for Corporate Social Responsibility From EcoVadis

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX) said today it has been awarded a Gold Rating for corporate social responsibility (CSR) by EcoVadis, an independent CSR assessment agency.

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  • AdvanSix (NYSE:ASIX) said today it has been awarded a Gold Rating for corporate social responsibility (CSR) by EcoVadis, an independent CSR assessment agency.
  • This is the first time AdvanSix participated in the assessment and is ranked among the top four percent of chemical industry peers.
  • Being recognized with EcoVadiss Gold Rating is an acknowledgement of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and the great foundation we have built as an organization to continuously improve our sustainability performance, said Erin Kane, president and CEO of AdvanSix.
  • Established in 2007, EcoVadis evaluates corporate sustainability performance in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

City Furniture’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program Reflects Rising Expectations for Companies to Do Well by Doing Good

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Home Goods, Women, Environment, Specialty, Family, Online Retail, Consumer, Retail, Ethics, Articles, Academic disciplines, Applied ethics, Euthenics, Social ethics, Corporate social responsibility, CSR, Social responsibility, Corporate sustainability

With rising expectations for companies to do well by doing good, brands are heading into 2020 challenged to embed purpose and values in every aspect of operations with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

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  • With rising expectations for companies to do well by doing good, brands are heading into 2020 challenged to embed purpose and values in every aspect of operations with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.
  • Reputation Institutes recent CSR RepTrak study found that 91.4 percent of respondents said they would likely buy from a company with an excellent CSR program.
  • City Furniture, one of Americas Top 100 furniture retailers, this week released its 2019 CSR report and 2020 goals, with innovative strategies and full transparency.
  • People want to do business with and work for companies that share their values and lead positive change.

PRNEWS Announces the CSR & Nonprofit PR Awards Finalists; Luncheon March 26 at The Watergate Hotel

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PRNEWS will be recognizing the finalists for the annual CSR & Nonprofit Awards on March 26 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PRNEWS will be recognizing the finalists for the annual CSR & Nonprofit Awards on March 26 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C.
  • The CSR & Nonprofit Awards is a program that honors the most influential socially responsible and green campaigns from organizations worldwide.
  • PRNEWS believes that corporate social responsibility is a fundamental building block of any organization's annual business plan.
  • Social media has only magnified the influence of CSR, which is why PRNEWS takes great pride in recognizing the most outstanding communications efforts powering corporate social responsibility and green initiatives.

U.S Chamber of Commerce Discusses the 2020 State of American Business

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The state of American business in 2020 is uncertain.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The state of American business in 2020 is uncertain.
  • American business is at a crossroadseconomically, politically, and globally.
  • The debates, the decisions, and the disruptions that will confront the American business community this year will have far-reaching consequences for every family and every business, and for our collective prosperity and competitiveness.
  • It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

Newsweek Names Cabot Corporation One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT), a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, was recently named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies 2020 by Newsweek Magazine.

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  • Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT), a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, was recently named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies 2020 by Newsweek Magazine.
  • Cabot ranked in the top 10% of companies analyzed and is the only carbon black manufacturer on the list.
  • Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, developed the list of Americas Most Responsible companies through an analysis of 2,000 publicly traded companies.
  • In addition to Americas Most Responsible Companies, Cabot has recently celebrated several other accomplishments in corporate social responsibility:
    For more information about Cabots corporate social responsibility commitment, visit cabotcorp.com/sustainability .

Essence Group to Build on Corporate Social Responsibility Accomplishments, Instigates Taskforce for Future CSR Developments

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
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The new group will be spearheaded by Essence Group COO Hagai Enoch who will continue the company's proactive approach to improving the impact of the company's corporate social responsibility endeavors.

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  • The new group will be spearheaded by Essence Group COO Hagai Enoch who will continue the company's proactive approach to improving the impact of the company's corporate social responsibility endeavors.
  • The company is committed to developing innovative technologies that are also better for the planet, protecting it for coming generations.
  • This includes creating scholarships to study at universities and providing internship programs at the Essence Group.
  • Hagai Enoch, Essence Group COO said, "Over the last few years, Essence Group has pioneered new production techniques and programs which have improved our world for the better.

Essence Group to Build on Corporate Social Responsibility Accomplishments, Instigates Taskforce for Future CSR Developments

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Articles, Ethics, Economy, Social ethics, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance, Book of Enoch, Corporate social responsibility, Scholarship

The new group will be spearheaded by Essence Group COO Hagai Enoch who will continue the company's proactive approach to improving the impact of the company's corporate social responsibility endeavors.

Key Points: 
  • The new group will be spearheaded by Essence Group COO Hagai Enoch who will continue the company's proactive approach to improving the impact of the company's corporate social responsibility endeavors.
  • The company is committed to developing innovative technologies that are also better for the planet, protecting it for coming generations.
  • This includes creating scholarships to study at universities and providing internship programs at the Essence Group.
  • Hagai Enoch, Essence Group COO said, "Over the last few years, Essence Group has pioneered new production techniques and programs which have improved our world for the better.