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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation's Pledge to Protect Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients From the Economic Effects of COVID-19

Jun 10, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation has recently signed onto the Key Principles to Protect Microfinance Institutions and their Clients in the COVID-19 Crisis, supporting dialogue and collective action to help microfinance institutions support their clients in this difficult period.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pilgrim’s Reports 5% Reduction in Annual Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity in 2019 Sustainability Report

Jun 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Pilgrim’s [NASDAQ: PPC], a global food company, today announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report and progress toward 2020 sustainability targets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responding to a Pandemic With Solidarity and Purpose: The Evolving Power of Corporate Responsibility

Jun 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Solidarity is top of mind these days, a gentle reminder that, as the world struggles to respond to and rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all in this together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Safer Roads Ahead

Jun 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The use of motor vehicles is integral to Tetra Tech’s business, and the safe operation of these vehicles by our teams is a top priority. Our Health & Safety Vehicle Safety Program is designed to prevent injury and property damage resulting from motor vehicle incidents. We value each member of our team and want all to arrive safely to wherever their destinations may be.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Hits Financial Close on Latest Europe Wind Farm Projects

Jun 10, 2020 6:05 AM ET

Financial close achieved on the 16 April 2020 for the Black Lough onshore wind farm, and on the 25 May 2020 for the Three Trees and Enros wind farms, marks a Technical Due Diligence success for Black & Veatch Europe’s renewable energy business.

Events, Media & Communications

Register Now: Schneider Electric, VF Corp. and We Mean Business Discuss Sustainability Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 10, 2020 1:50 AM ET

While the world we live in today looks a lot different than that of 2019, a few things remain the same – the impact of climate change on our resources and the push to meet corporate sustainability goals by stakeholders.

Media & Communications

Maurice Plaines on America's Epidemic of Racism

Jun 9, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces Fundraising Program in Support of Social Justice

Jun 9, 2020 5:00 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has launched a fundraising program to provide financial support for efforts to advance social justice reform and combat racism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LGBT Community Still Faces Hurdles to Homeownership

Jun 9, 2020 5:00 PM ET

With Pride Month underway in June, housing industry professionals and several research reports suggest that LGBT individuals have lower homeownership rates than non-LGBT adults, still experience discrimination in home-buying

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Spreads Cheer to Healthcare Workers, Young Patients

Jun 9, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Through its charitable foundation, Republic Services supported the delivery of nearly 700 care packages to healthcare workers and hospitalized children in Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Seattle and St. Louis.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Questions: Shundrawn Thomas on How Silence Prevents Needed Inclusion Conversations

Jun 9, 2020 4:35 PM ET

President of Northern Trust Asset Management answers: What's the message for the financial services industry when it comes to diversity?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tetra Laval Group Donates $734,000 Towards U.S. COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Jun 9, 2020 4:20 PM ET

The donation will consist of national contributions to three organizations, Direct Relief, Team Rubicon and Feeding America, as well as a series of local contributions targeting the communities in which Tetra Pak, Sidel and DeLaval have operations.

Environment

From Global Crisis to Climate Turning Point

Jun 9, 2020 3:05 PM ET

When future generations look back on how countries responded to the worst public health crisis and largest economic shock in a century, what will they see?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CNH Industrial. Lowering the Environmental Impact of Logistics

Jun 9, 2020 3:00 PM ET

A deep dive into the subject of logistic processes would usually only appeal to a select group of professional experts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Clean Power Industry's Growth Offers Lessons for the Water Technology Sector

Jun 9, 2020 2:30 PM ET

The need to expand reliable, affordable access to clean water has been thrown into sharp focus by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Accelerated action is more urgent than ever. The question is how.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Walmart's Sustainability Efforts Take to the Seas with MSC-Certified Sustainable Private Brand Canned Tuna

Jun 9, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As of July 2020, achieving a key aspect of our original goal years in advance, Walmart is moving to source its U.S. stores Great Value canned tuna as either MSC-certified or from a time-bound FIP actively working toward certification.

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor's Stance Against Racism and the Importance of Inclusion Within the Workplace

Jun 9, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Many in my generation were hopeful that equality would be commonplace in America and around the world. Recent incidents serve as a reminder to all of us that this has not yet occurred and is an opportunity for us to help.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Defines New Level of Ambition for Corporate Sustainability

Jun 9, 2020 1:20 PM ET

The UN Global Compact is challenging companies to align with an initial set of business benchmarks to gauge whether their activities are aiming at the necessary level of ambition to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can Food Supply Chains Cope with COVID-19?

Jun 9, 2020 1:00 PM ET

It’s a luxury easily taken for granted in the developed world – that we can expect diverse, healthy and safe food on our supermarket shelves. But this is only possible thanks to the complex global supply chains...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan to Advance Social Justice and Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:45 PM ET

There will be $75 million in cash and $25 million in media that will be distributed over the next three years, in addition to the existing commitments our company currently makes to thousands of organizations supporting underrepresented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mini Stories: Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Essential Workers

Jun 9, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In the new era of COVID-19, essential workers are encouraged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves to prevent the transmission of the virus. Yet often these items are in short supply or are difficult to obtain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UPS Calls for Justice and Reform to Advance Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Tips for Operating Construction Sites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In the era of COVID-19, construction companies across America are trying to find the best way forward. There are a host of new challenges that every construction organization has to deal with.

Media & Communications

Will We Ever See SEC Rules/Guidance for Corporate ESG Disclosure and Reporting? The Question Hangs in the Wind...

Jun 9, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Questions: What about the dramatically-increasing corporate ESG / sustainability / responsibility / citizenship disclosure and reporting?

Environment

Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard.