ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

Next-Level Reliability Through Resilience

Jan 11, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Reliable service always has been core to every utility’s mandate, but achieving this is becoming more complex in the face of aging infrastructure and increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Foundation Awards $90,000 to Riegelwood, N.C. Area Schools and Non-Profit Groups in 2020

Jan 11, 2021 10:35 AM ET

The International Paper Riegelwood Mill awarded $90,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 32 area educational and non-profit groups in 2020.

Green Infrastructure

This Corporate Campus Is Now a Mini Smart City

Jan 11, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Over the past year, the company has been rolling out new technologies to its buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and security systems that offer a glimpse of how a tech-enabled smart city could operate.

Environment

Experts Discuss Global Water Challenges, Trends, and Solutions

Jan 11, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Antea Group water resource experts from around the world share trends they are seeing and offer solutions to get in front of these shared water challenges including declining surface water resources, extreme weather events, water policy, etc.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Report on Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends - Executive Summary

Jan 11, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Sustainable investing in the US continues to expand at a very healthy pace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Finish Line in Sight for the Next Generation of IOC Young Leaders

Jan 11, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Thousands of aspiring IOC Young Leaders are currently participating in a six-week learning sprint, exploring several key themes around Olympism, sport and social business.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins INC. and Purdue University Pilot a Game-Changing Digital Workforce Development Program: Indiana Digital Crossroads

Jan 11, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Purdue University are partnering on a pilot workforce development program, Indiana Digital Crossroads, as an initiative to address regional workforce challenges in technology-based fields.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Named One of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents by Great Place to Work

Jan 11, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Workiva Inc. has ranked on the 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents™️ list issued by research firm Great Place to Work®. Workiva ranked 36th and was recognized for creating a consistently positive experience for working parents across the organization.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Us for This Free One-Hour Webinar on Redesigning Products Through a Circular Lens

Jan 11, 2021 5:00 AM ET

Media & Communications

HACR Responds to Violence on Capitol Hill

Jan 8, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) condemns the violent insurrection on January 6, 2021 in which the United States Capitol was overrun by a mob of rioters.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When COVID-19 Struck, They Answered the Call for Help

Jan 8, 2021 4:25 PM ET

When COVID-19 threw millions out of work, threatening their ability to feed and house their families, specialists at NC 211 were there to help.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The CNH Industrial Foundation Partners With Feeding America to Help Communities in Need

Jan 8, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation entered into partnership with Feeding America®, donating $300,000 to help communities in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Corporate America Uses Its Voice to Fight for Democracy

Jan 8, 2021 3:00 PM ET

With no shortage of historic moments in the past year, companies have been called upon again and again to lean-in on issues and participate in important, while often uncomfortable, conversations. This week, brands found themselves in a position to protect and defend the nation’s bedrock of democracy. Here are a few ways we saw corporate America respond to the insurrection.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx to Ship First Wave of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Across the United States

Jan 8, 2021 1:10 PM ET

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced recently that operations are in motion to transport Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for McKesson Corp. throughout the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eldorado Gold Releases 2020 Responsible Gold Mining Principles Report

Jan 8, 2021 12:20 PM ET

As a member of the World Gold Council (WGC), Eldorado Gold is commiteed to working towards full implementation of WGC's Responsible Gold Mining Principles. These principles are a new framework that sets out clear expectations for consumers...

Education

IBM Prepares Students for the Future with New AI Webinars

Jan 8, 2021 11:35 AM ET

IBM AI Education is an immersive, online professional learning suite of FREE live and on-demand webinars taken to the next level, crafted by and for educators.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stepping Up Our Ongoing Efforts to Advance Racial Equality for All

Jan 8, 2021 11:10 AM ET

For years, we have used our voice as a leading advertiser to shine a light on inequality, highlight bias and spark dialogue that leads to understanding and action with award-winning short films like “The Talk” and “The Look.” We’ve also brought companies together for collective action under the “Take On Race” coalition.

Energy

Energea: Iguatama Project Has Broken Ground

Jan 8, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Congratulations to all of our Community Solar in Brazil investors. ⁠

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cummins Invests in the Future of 12 Black Female Entrepreneurs Through Grant Program

Jan 8, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female business owners

Green Infrastructure

New Era of Games Embraced as Updated Paris 2024 Venue Concept Approved

Jan 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The IOC and Paris 2024 worked in close collaboration with the relevant International Federations to develop the updated concept, with important input also provided by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and public stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

New Study Underwritten by Booz Allen Details How AI Is Transforming the San Diego Workforce and Economy

Jan 8, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Self-driving vehicles and smart assistants like Siri and Alexa make artificial intelligence (AI) a feature of daily life. Behind the scenes, AI is having a significant impact on America’s cities, their economies and workforces.

Environment

Here's to Your Health: Healthy Solutions for a Complex World

Jan 8, 2021 8:00 AM ET

As the old saying goes, if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. At Tetra Tech, we use our Leading with Science® approach every day to support healthy people, healthy communities, and healthy environments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Looking Back: The Best Signature Program of 2020

Jan 7, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Learn how to offer meaningful support to employees in these strange times through volunteerism and virtual training with Abbott’s Signature Program as an outstanding example.

Environment

FPT Industrial is Literally 'Sowing OXYGEN'

Jan 7, 2021 4:00 PM ET

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial N.V., is always thinking about how to make the future ever greener and more sustainable.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ceres Calls for Unity and Defending Our Democracy

Jan 7, 2021 3:40 PM ET