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Climate Neutrality: Bosch
Bosch has set ambitious goals for protecting the environment and aims to reduce its ecological footprint through climate action, water use and the circular economy.
This ambition appears to have paid off and paved the way for other multinationals, as 400 of the company's locations are now climate neutral. The company now wants to reduce its upstream (purchased goods and services) and downstream (product use) emissions by 15% by 2030.
“Having achieved our initial targets for Scope 1 and 2, we are now approaching Scope 3 emissions with the same rigor – setting concrete targets and milestones for the coming years.” - Torsten Kallweit, EHS and Sustainability director
11. Clean Technology: GE
It's been more than a decade since GE launched Ecomagination games data its renewable energy business strategy with a mission to double down on clean technology and generate $20 billion in revenue from green products.
As part of its Ecomagination Challenge launched last year, GE awarded five people $100,000 each to develop innovative products such as inflatable wind turbines, smart water meters, cyber-secure network infrastructure, and short-circuit and Power outage technology.
12. Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Starbucks
Starbucks Diversity Recruitment
Focusing on recruiting, Starbucks hopes to diversify its workforce and provide opportunities for specific groups. As part of its social responsibility efforts, the company has committed to hiring 25,000 U.S. veterans and their spouses by 2025. Since its founding, the company has exceeded its goal, employing 40,000 veterans and their spouses.
To address issues of racial and social equity, Starbucks announced a mentorship program to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with senior leaders and invest in partnerships. The chain also plans to have BIPOC representation in 30% of its businesses and 40% in retail and manufacturing by 2025.
Read: “Digital Accessibility: What Marketers Need to Know” to learn how to make your marketing more accessible.
13. Sustainability: New Belgium Brewing Company
The brewing company is fully employee-owned through an equity plan and focuses on sustainable development. Its brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, generates electricity from solar panels and wastewater, and aims to make all of its beer carbon neutral by 2030.
New Belgium Brewing Company is proud to have achieved some key milestones. It was the first wind-powered brewery in the United States, the first certified carbon-neutral beer in North America (Fat Tire), and the first brewery to earn a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.
It also donates $1 for every barrel sold to support its philanthropic programs, values and goals, having donated $30 million to date. “We believe social well-being and environmental well-being are intricately intertwined,” said Katie Wallace, director of corporate social responsibility.
14. Local Community: The Walt Disney Company
In its 2030 Environmental Goals report, Disney committed to reducing emissions and waste while using sustainable design and sustainable materials. Some of the goals include achieving net-zero emissions from direct operations, using plastics with at least 30% recycled content or lower-impact alternative materials, and eliminating single-use plastics on cruise ships by 2025.
They are also actively involved in the community and encourage employees to do the same. Through Disney’s VoluntEARS program, employees and cast members around the world have volunteered 13 million hours of service to their communities, and more than $140 million of Disney’s donations have been directed toward projects serving disadvantaged communities.
15. Packaging: Lego
LEGO’s commitment to sustainable development
Lego will triple its spending on sustainability initiatives to $1.4 billion by 2025, with a focus on making products from more sustainable and circular materials by 2032.
As a modern super brand, their main focus is to phase out single-use plastic packaging for their bricks by 2025 and ensure that all packaging is sustainable. Continue research to come up with possible solutions.
Currently, 93% of packaging is made from paper, cardboard and other paper-based materials. We are currently working with the Forest Stewardship Council to replace single-use plastic pre-packaged bags in Lego boxes with paper plastic bags.
Niels B Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group, said: “We cannot ignore the fundamental challenges facing future generations. We must take urgent action now to care for the planet and future generations. As a company that leads by example, millions of children are calling for action on climate change. We are encouraged to take more urgent action.
Bosch has set ambitious goals for protecting the environment and aims to reduce its ecological footprint through climate action, water use and the circular economy.
This ambition appears to have paid off and paved the way for other multinationals, as 400 of the company's locations are now climate neutral. The company now wants to reduce its upstream (purchased goods and services) and downstream (product use) emissions by 15% by 2030.
“Having achieved our initial targets for Scope 1 and 2, we are now approaching Scope 3 emissions with the same rigor – setting concrete targets and milestones for the coming years.” - Torsten Kallweit, EHS and Sustainability director
11. Clean Technology: GE
It's been more than a decade since GE launched Ecomagination games data its renewable energy business strategy with a mission to double down on clean technology and generate $20 billion in revenue from green products.
As part of its Ecomagination Challenge launched last year, GE awarded five people $100,000 each to develop innovative products such as inflatable wind turbines, smart water meters, cyber-secure network infrastructure, and short-circuit and Power outage technology.
12. Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Starbucks
Starbucks Diversity Recruitment
Focusing on recruiting, Starbucks hopes to diversify its workforce and provide opportunities for specific groups. As part of its social responsibility efforts, the company has committed to hiring 25,000 U.S. veterans and their spouses by 2025. Since its founding, the company has exceeded its goal, employing 40,000 veterans and their spouses.
To address issues of racial and social equity, Starbucks announced a mentorship program to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with senior leaders and invest in partnerships. The chain also plans to have BIPOC representation in 30% of its businesses and 40% in retail and manufacturing by 2025.
Read: “Digital Accessibility: What Marketers Need to Know” to learn how to make your marketing more accessible.
13. Sustainability: New Belgium Brewing Company
The brewing company is fully employee-owned through an equity plan and focuses on sustainable development. Its brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, generates electricity from solar panels and wastewater, and aims to make all of its beer carbon neutral by 2030.
New Belgium Brewing Company is proud to have achieved some key milestones. It was the first wind-powered brewery in the United States, the first certified carbon-neutral beer in North America (Fat Tire), and the first brewery to earn a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.
It also donates $1 for every barrel sold to support its philanthropic programs, values and goals, having donated $30 million to date. “We believe social well-being and environmental well-being are intricately intertwined,” said Katie Wallace, director of corporate social responsibility.
14. Local Community: The Walt Disney Company
In its 2030 Environmental Goals report, Disney committed to reducing emissions and waste while using sustainable design and sustainable materials. Some of the goals include achieving net-zero emissions from direct operations, using plastics with at least 30% recycled content or lower-impact alternative materials, and eliminating single-use plastics on cruise ships by 2025.
They are also actively involved in the community and encourage employees to do the same. Through Disney’s VoluntEARS program, employees and cast members around the world have volunteered 13 million hours of service to their communities, and more than $140 million of Disney’s donations have been directed toward projects serving disadvantaged communities.
15. Packaging: Lego
LEGO’s commitment to sustainable development
Lego will triple its spending on sustainability initiatives to $1.4 billion by 2025, with a focus on making products from more sustainable and circular materials by 2032.
As a modern super brand, their main focus is to phase out single-use plastic packaging for their bricks by 2025 and ensure that all packaging is sustainable. Continue research to come up with possible solutions.
Currently, 93% of packaging is made from paper, cardboard and other paper-based materials. We are currently working with the Forest Stewardship Council to replace single-use plastic pre-packaged bags in Lego boxes with paper plastic bags.
Niels B Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group, said: “We cannot ignore the fundamental challenges facing future generations. We must take urgent action now to care for the planet and future generations. As a company that leads by example, millions of children are calling for action on climate change. We are encouraged to take more urgent action.