ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Top Tips for Getting a Job in Impact Investment

Jun 2, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Impact investment is the fastest growing sector of the financial industry. In a 2019 deal that signalled the scale and potential of the sector’s future, the British asset manager, Schroders (with over $400 billion of assets under management) acquired a majority stake in BlueOrchard.

Education

TGR Foundation and Discovery Education Launch New Digital Professional Development Series

Jun 2, 2020 11:00 AM ET

TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity, and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources empowering educators with new strategies to support student’s success in school and beyond.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E12: Jim Alvey, Good360

Jun 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Host and Common Impact Danielle Holly is joined by Jim Alvey, Director of Partnerships at Good360, for a conversation on disaster relief, storm season, COVID-19 and the importance of needs-based donations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Help at Hand to Understand GRI's Waste Standard

Jun 2, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Following the launch of a standard that enables organizations to minimize waste impacts, two virtual events are taking place to highlight how companies can make the most of this global best practice for waste reporting – and how it can unlock circularity benefits.

Research, Reports & Publications

Teva Showcases Global Impact in 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance Progress Report

Jun 2, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today published its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report, demonstrating the company’s social impact and responsibility performance. The report includes 2020 goals for specific topics and clear alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For the first time, an external reviewer validated select report content.

Innovation & Technology

HP Empowers the Future of Work with the Ultimate Office Experience at Home

Jun 1, 2020 5:40 PM ET

HP Inc. today introduced new additions to its Personal Systems portfolio designed to help people stay productive – whether they continue working from home or prepare to return to the office.

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Financial Services Helping Businesses Re-Emerge and Thrive in the Pandemic Environment

Jun 1, 2020 5:30 PM ET

PNC’s Office of the Regional Presidents and Women’s Business Development are pleased to partner with The Acceleration Project (TAP), an award-winning business consulting firm, to present the Re-Emerge and Thrive Webcast Series.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Opens Data Submission Period for 2021 Gender-Equality Index

Jun 1, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Companies can submit their gender-related data via Bloomberg's Gender Reporting Framework as of June 1. By putting data forward using Bloomberg’s Gender Reporting Framework companies will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Environment

Sweeping New Report Provides U.S. Financial Regulators with Key Action Steps to Protect Financial Markets from the Ongoing Climate Crisis

Jun 1, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

A Call for Unity

Jun 1, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Leading in an inclusive way is more important than ever, and that means listening with open minds and hearts to understand those around us, being a courageous and proactive ally and ensuring we have a diversity of leaders and voices at the table.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Sidelines Are Not an Option: Intel Pledges $1M to Address Social Justice, Racism

Jun 1, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Intel CEO Bob Swan sent the following memo to company employees in response to the recent senseless acts of racism and violence in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hurricane Season Begins Today, But Bacardi Supports Recovery Year Round

Jun 1, 2020 2:45 PM ET

June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season and serves as a reminder that the recovery after a storm is a long journey. One that family-owned Bacardi Limited continues to support year round through its collaboration with Mercy Corps.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Simón Bolívar Foundation Announces $1 Million in Humanitarian Health Grants

Jun 1, 2020 2:10 PM ET

The Simón Bolívar Foundation, the charitable, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, has entered into grant agreements with the following three prominent international nonprofit organizations.

Media & Communications

There, in the Company's 401-K Plan - Do You Have the Choice of ESG Investments? Ah, That Would Have Been Good for You to Have in the Recent Market Downturn...

Jun 1, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As many more institutional investors move into ESG / sustainable investing instruments and asset classes, the question may be asked: What about the individual investor…the family huddling to discuss what to do in the midst of the virus crisis?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Offering Secure and Reliable Working Conditions for Cleaners in Colombia

Jun 1, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Announces National Nonprofit Partners for $3 Million Small Business Revitalization Effort

Jun 1, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Setting the Stage for Gender Equality in Canadian Banking and Financial Services

Jun 1, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Attaining a truly inclusive environment and culture of equality requires an “all hands on deck” approach and mindset from employees at all levels of an organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominate a Company for the 2020 Fortune Change the World List

Jun 1, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Each year, Fortune publishes the Change the World List to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Building an Employee Relief Program

Jun 1, 2020 1:15 PM ET

As the global pandemic has affirmed, it's more important than ever for companies to have a support system for employees impacted by a disaster or personal hardship. Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and E4E Relief CEO Holly Welch Stubbing will

Diversity & Inclusion

Racism Is Another Virus to Eradicate

Jun 1, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Starting today and over the coming weeks, you will see VF and our brands speak out against racism and engage both our associates and external audiences in positive, productive dialogue.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cheerios Supports Fight Against Childhood Hunger

Jun 1, 2020 12:35 PM ET

To help support children facing hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cheerios is donating $1.3 million to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign focused on ending childhood hunger in America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Watch Land Betterment Corporation Discuss Why They Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign

Jun 1, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites, recently discussed why the Company chose to launch a crowdfunding campaign.

Environment

UPS to Mark World Environment Day by Matching Offsets of Carbon Neutral Shipments in June

Jun 1, 2020 12:15 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the company will commemorate World Environment Day on June 5 by matching the carbon offsets of all packages shipped via its carbon neutral program during the month of June.

Education

Youth Gardens Persevere, Offer Hope and Joy This Spring

Jun 1, 2020 11:20 AM ET

Throughout this tumultuous spring, those of us at KidsGardening have been inspired by all of the remarkable stories of families, schools and communities, who are using gardens to offer hope and joy to children.

Education

JetBlue Jr.: How Planes Stay Fly

Jun 1, 2020 11:00 AM ET

We can give you a wingtip or two about how planes fly. Join Captain Samer for a high-speed physics course that’s equal parts paper-airplane-making and aeronautics.