ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Goals Week: Reflections on Making Positive Change in 2020, and Always

Sep 21, 2020 7:05 PM ET

Wherever challenges lurk, opportunities exist for positive change.

That’s always been true, but 2020 has cast an even brighter light on global issues and our capacity for solving these vexing problems.

Energy

IVECO BUS Provides Alternative Drive Buses at the Inauguration FCA's V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Plant

Sep 21, 2020 5:30 PM ET

At Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ V2G pilot plant opening at the Company’s Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, IVECO BUS had a key role.

Environment

General Mills to Reduce Absolute Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30% Across its Full Value Chain Over Next Decade

Sep 21, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The company also committed to a long-term goal to achieve net zero emission levels by 2050.

Environment

Climate Week: Our Commitment to Combatting the Climate Crisis

Sep 21, 2020 4:00 PM ET

At PayPal, achieving climate stability is vital to fulfilling our company’s mission to creating an inclusive economy where every single person has the opportunity to make a meaningful living.

Media & Communications

ViacomCBS Launches Vote for Your Life Campaign in Partnership With The Ad Council

Sep 21, 2020 3:45 PM ET

This election isn’t just about choosing a president. It's about choosing local leaders who have a more direct impact on your community, your family, and your life. That’s why we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to get ready to vote.

Environment

Crayola Celebrates Continued Commitment to the Environment

Sep 21, 2020 3:35 PM ET

This year Crayola celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its 20-acre solar farm, which includes more than 33,000 panels and produces enough energy to make 3 billion crayons and 700 million markers annually, all made in the U.S.A!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AB InBev Featured on Fortune's Change the World 2020 Ranking

Sep 21, 2020 3:20 PM ET

We're proud to be featured on Fortune Magazine’s Change The World 2020 ranking as we deepen our strong partnerships and continue to innovate around the world to deliver economic and environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Empire State Realty Trust Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

Sep 21, 2020 3:05 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), the greater New York metro area office and retail real estate leader, is the first commercial real estate portfolio...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic to Its Annual 'Change the World' List

Sep 21, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Fortune Magazine announced today that Medtronic has been selected for the 2020 ‘Change the World’ list. An annual list recognizing companies that address social challenges through their core business efforts, Fortune noted Medtronic made the list because of the swift efforts it took to mobilize its global supply of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

Transform to Net Zero and the Shift From Climate Ambition to Climate Action

Sep 21, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Unless companies transform into net zero businesses, targets alone will not persuade governments to make more ambitious national pledges. That is why we need—and we are beginning to see—a great shift from climate ambition to climate action.

Events, Media & Communications

Earthx CEO with Brad Smith of Microsoft Premieres Wednesday, September 23rd

Sep 21, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Environment

Futurecasting a World With Water Aware Financial Institutions: Four Takeaways

Sep 21, 2020 2:50 PM ET

Understanding the real enormity and complexity of the water crisis that companies face requires a concerted effort at combining scientific and financial insights, according to speakers convened by Ceres at World Water Week 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation and Mikaila Ulmer to Host “Dream Like a Teen” Young Entrepreneur Virtual Round Table on October 3

Sep 21, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Top youth entrepreneurs from across the country are joining Whole Kids Foundation in a virtual event to share their wins, insights and key learnings with the aim of helping other kids start or grow their businesses. The online event is free and open to the public.

Education

HanesBrands Pivots to Virtual Learning to Preserve Employee Continuing Education Program During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 21, 2020 2:05 PM ET

In addition to emergency production of face masks and re-opening manufacturing facilities in a safety-first manner in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, HanesBrands also has pivoted to remote learning to preserve its popular continuing education program for employees in Central America and the Caribbean.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce Launches Principles for Integrated SDG Investments and Finance to Focus Private Sector Investment on Sustainable Development

Sep 21, 2020 1:55 PM ET

The UN Global Compact CFO Taskforce today launched the first integrated, UN-backed principles for integrated SDG Finance and Investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Race and Insurance: What Insurance Commissioners Are Saying About It

Sep 21, 2020 1:50 PM ET

Amos said that Aflac’s workforce is 66% women, 35% African American and almost 50% minority. To keep those numbers moving in the right directions, Amos gets personally involved in diversity initiatives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in the UAE Raises the Bar as First Spirits Company in the Middle East To Be Great Place To Work-Certified™

Sep 21, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Bacardi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently became the first spirits company in the Middle East to be certified by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gold Medalist Aly Raisman on Courage and Self‑Compassion

Sep 21, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning U.S. Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, spoke at the 4th annual T-Mobile Women’s Summit about the importance of self-care, believing in yourself and being an ally.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aligning to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 21, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Despite the impacts of COVID-19, Dow is joining other companies that have aligned their sustainability commitments to the SDGs and are accelerating their actions to commit to climate action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Continues to Expand Nonprofit Partnerships in the San Jose Community

Sep 21, 2020 1:00 PM ET

“Too many of our young people lack opportunities to develop the skills they need to succeed at great companies,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. “Thank you, PayPal, for your generous commitment to our future leaders of Silicon Valley.”

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Shares Mental Health Resources During National Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 21, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Did you know that over 50% of individuals with #schizophrenia who die by suicide have made a previous attempt?

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support

Energy

McCain Foods Unveils Australia's Largest “Behind-the-Meter” Renewable Energy System

Sep 21, 2020 12:30 PM ET

McCain Foods Australia has announced it has commenced construction on a renewable energy system that will reduce emissions from its Ballarat food processing facility by more than 27,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Environment

Walmart Sets Goal To Become a Regenerative Company

Sep 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are also committing to help protect, manage or restore at least 50 million acres of land and one million square miles of ocean by 2030 to help combat the cascading loss of nature threatening the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

It's Preparedness Month. Here's How to Get Ready for Natural Disasters

Sep 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET

If there’s a big storm or other emergency, you won’t have time to pack the things you need. But if you have a storm kit prepared, you’ll be ready. That’s why Duke Energy provided storm kits to nonprofits in its service area.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Convenes Second Citizen Verizon Assembly: Education Is Not up for Debate

Sep 21, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Verizon will host the second Citizen Verizon Assembly, Education is Not Up for Debate, for a timely discussion about the education system, covering remote learning, inequality and mental health as Verizon