ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Does the World Need From Hershey?

Jun 26, 2020 1:30 PM ET

2019 was a special year for The Hershey Company. As we celebrated our 125th anniversary, we had the opportunity to explore our rich heritage and the legacy of our founder, who instilled in our business core values that connect us to one another and to the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Redesigning Hand Sanitizer and Donating 7,000 Gallons to Fight Covid-19

Jun 26, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Aflac’s gift of $2 million through GCMI has also expedited the development, production, and purchase of other PPE to donate to health care workers.

Education

Learning the Skills to Succeed Beyond the Classroom

Jun 26, 2020 1:15 PM ET

The pandemic forced many people to grow up quickly. But if you were a P-TECH student, things already got real years ago, and that’s why my classmates and I feel ready to tackle whatever the future holds.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keeping Pride 2020 in Focus

Jun 26, 2020 1:00 PM ET

General Mills’ support and allyship for our LGBTQ+ employees and the broader community is unwavering.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cox: Our Commitment to Social Justice and Human Rights

Jun 26, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We’re pleased to support long-standing partners such as the National Urban League with this new gift and help organizations responding to the current calls for equality under the law.

Health & Healthcare

Six Experts on How We'll Live, Work, and Play in Cities After COVID-19

Jun 26, 2020 12:45 PM ET

"There is no way to design your way out of COVID-19. You can have all the best practices at play in a building, all the best policies in your organization, and the second that somebody walks in who’s infected and coughs or sneezes...

Health & Healthcare

Men's Health Month and Melanoma

Jun 26, 2020 12:30 PM ET

This year, an estimated 60,190 adult men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma, the 5th most common cancer among that group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Engineer for Social Impact through ON Semiconductor Grant

Jun 26, 2020 12:05 PM ET

At ON Semiconductor, we value the opportunity to innovate and use technology for positive social impact, in whatever form that may be.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Major Milestone for Our LGBTQ+ Communities

Jun 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET

At Adobe, we believe everyone deserves respect and equal treatment. We have been reminded of the gravity of this belief by the senseless acts of violence waged against the Black community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Jun 26, 2020 11:00 AM ET

We are proud to announce that Qualcomm has been named in 3BL Media’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Shares Editorial Penned by EVP Kala Gibson

Jun 26, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank is committed to empowering our great leaders to be agents of change in the community.

Education

Digital Resources to Spark Conversations About the Prevention of Underage Drinking

Jun 26, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Parents are the leading influence on their kids’ decision to drink – or not to drink – alcohol. Research shows that since 2003 underage drinking has declined 50% and conversations between parents and their kids about alcohol have increased 73%.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding a Community, Supporting Others: LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Booz Allen

Jun 26, 2020 9:00 AM ET

“Booz Allen is committed to using our ingenuity and creativity to build a future where everyone has access to the opportunities that help us thrive and prosper.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Get Involved for the Good of All

Jun 26, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s employee participation and engagement are vital to the success of our Health & Safety program—we strive to engage more employees each year during Safety Month.

Environment

Recycled Cartons Can Help Prevent Paper Product Shortages

Jun 25, 2020 6:00 PM ET

New research from the Carton Council reveals that most consumers fail to make the connection between their recycling of paper at home and its value in providing feedstock to help make new paper products, like toilet paper, tissues and paper towels.

Health & Healthcare

Bechtel's Global Family Shows off Their #StaySafe Spirit

Jun 25, 2020 5:45 PM ET

As we transition back to normal operations, we asked our colleagues and their families to get out the camera, break out the paints, and create fun reminders of the many ways we all can #StaySafe.

Health & Healthcare

People Feel Unsafe Using Public Restrooms with Air Dryers, New Study Finds

Jun 25, 2020 5:15 PM ET

According to a study from Tork on the impact of COVID-19 on people’s perception of public hygiene, 86% believe keeping a high hygiene standard in public restrooms is critical to public safety.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

Jun 25, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to impact their communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Sustainability Report 2019 - 2020: Development Action for a More Inclusive World

Jun 25, 2020 4:25 PM ET

At Schneider Electric, we believe that access to energy and digital are basic human rights. To date, 840 million people in the world still lack access to electricity1. This figure is down from 1.2 billion in 2010, indicative of significant progress made in the last decade. We must do even more.

Events, Media & Communications

Tickets Now Available for Social Value Matters 2020: People, Planet and Power

Jun 25, 2020 4:05 PM ET

Social Value Matters is an annual conference organized by Social Value International (SVI) in collaboration with our networks around the world

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Partners with Hope for Haiti in Power Your Purpose Virtual 5K

Jun 25, 2020 3:25 PM ET

Pivoting from a physical 5K Run in Austin, Texas to an online event due to COVID-19 has meant partners like Hope for Haiti are joining Whole Planet Foundation to alleviate poverty through microcredit around the globe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Metlife Becomes First U.S.-Based Life Insurer to Join U.N. Global Compact

Jun 25, 2020 3:20 PM ET

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has become the first U.S.-based life insurer to join the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$1.2 Million Awarded to Hitzke Development and Bridge Housing Partners to Build Affordable Housing for Veterans

Jun 25, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Unlocking the Value in Waste

Jun 25, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial is committed to enhancing the sustainability of all areas of its business, and minimizing waste generation is key. Where this is not possible, the Company seeks ways to give waste a new life by transforming it into something of value, as the following composting projects demonstrate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#BacktheFrontline: Michael Sneed, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Jun 25, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Follow along with us on @JNJGlobalHealth on Twitter and/or Instagram to hear from our leaders, employees and partners around the world about how YOU can meaningfully contribute.