ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In Good Company: 50 U.S. Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Jun 29, 2020 6:05 PM ET

Bacardi and its Patrón tequila brand donated $4 million to support struggling bars and restaurants, through its #RaiseYourSpirits initiative.

Environment

GroMoreGood: ScottsMiracle-Gro's Promise to Protect Pollinators

Jun 29, 2020 4:55 PM ET

A big part of how we GroMoreGood at ScottsMiracle-Gro is caring for our planet’s littlest creatures––bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing it Full Circle: 20+ Years of Connections Through Selling on eBay

Jun 29, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Cami’s center lists donated quality items on eBay for Charity, where all sale proceeds go directly to the nonprofits to help them sustain and thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Employees Are a Force for Good

Jun 29, 2020 4:10 PM ET

When the novel coronavirus spread across the world, one thing was evident among General Mills employees – they wanted to do their part to help in some way.

Environment

As Deforestation Escalates in the Amazon, Ceres Releases Major New Investor Framework to Drive Urgent Corporate Action

Jun 29, 2020 4:10 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Continuing to #DoGood through “Operation Double Helpings”

Jun 29, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

A Sustainable Future Is an Inclusive Future

Jun 29, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Kings Blake Bolden Joins Black Girl Hockey Club's Juneteenth Discussion on Race, Hockey and Community

Jun 29, 2020 2:45 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings scout Blake Bolden, the first African American player in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), recently joined the Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) for a Juneteenth Celebration panel discussion on race, hockey and community.

Green Infrastructure

The COVID-19 Paradigm Shift: A Once-In-A-Generation Challenge & Opportunity

Jun 29, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Learn about the positive change we can make in a post-pandemic world, and how engineers are ready to make it happen.

Diversity & Inclusion

Come As You Are

Jun 29, 2020 1:40 PM ET

It can be as simple as sharing your weekend plans with coworkers, or having a photo of your partner on your desk. When you feel free to be yourself at work, even the seemingly small things can have a big impact on your happiness and wellbeing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Foundation Awards Over $567k in Grants to 45 Organizations Globally during Spring 2020 Cycle

Jun 29, 2020 1:20 PM ET

The ON Semiconductor Foundation is committed to serving the needs of communities through the investment of resources. Its primary focus of giving is in the areas of STEAM Education, Health, Disaster Relief, Environment and Human Services.

Health & Healthcare

Providing PPE to Community Organizations in Memphis

Jun 29, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Shelby County Government Division of Community Services, Momentum Nonprofit Partners and International Paper have joined forces to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to Memphis area organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Major General (Retired) Richard Kaiser joins Black & Veatch Federal Services Group

Jun 29, 2020 1:00 PM ET

With rising demand for more sustainable, resilient infrastructure to support national security efforts and greater economic prosperity, Black & Veatch announced U.S. Army Major General Richard Kaiser has been named Federal Growth Officer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovative Ways We're Addressing the Root Causes of Child Labor

Jun 29, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Sourcing 100 percent certified and sustainable cocoa from West Africa is part of our work to make sure there’s goodness in Hershey chocolate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes Announces 3rd Annual ALKERMES PATHWAYS RESEARCH AWARDS℠ Program and 2019 Recipients

Jun 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The competitive grants program is designed to support the next generation of researchers working on the front lines to advance understanding and awareness of central nervous system (CNS) disorders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education Corporate and Community Partnerships Receive Multiple PRNews Digital PR Awards for Excellence

Jun 29, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Several Discovery Education corporate and community partnership programs have been recognized for excellence as part of the PRNEWS 2020 Digital PR Awards. The Digital Awards program acknowledges the most innovative digital communicators and campaigns.

Health & Healthcare

New Agreements to Expand Access to 20 Lifesaving Cancer Medicines for Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia

Jun 29, 2020 9:15 AM ET

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) today announced agreements with pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Novartis, and Mylan to expand access to 20 lifesaving cancer treatments in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Purchasers are expected to save an average of 59 percent for medicines procured through the agreements.

Health & Healthcare

De Nouveaux Accords pour Elargir l'Accès à 20 Médicaments Contre le Cancer permettant de sauver des vies pour les Pays d'Afrique Subsaharienne et d'Asie

Jun 29, 2020 9:15 AM ET

L'American Cancer Society (ACS) et la Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) ont annoncé aujourd'hui des accords avec les sociétés pharmaceutiques Pfizer, Novartis et Mylan pour élargir l'accès à 20 traitements anticancéreux vitaux dans 26 pays d'Afrique Subsaharienne et d'Asie. Les patients devraient économiser en moyenne 59 % sur les médicaments achetés dans le cadre de ces accords.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech’s Brian Thorne Discusses Planning and Designing Military Infrastructure

Jun 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Brian Thorne, an expert in military planning, design, and construction oversight, has nearly 25 years of experience leading infrastructure projects. A retired Army Major with 22 years of service with the Army National Guard, Brian now provides exceptional leadership and project management skills to his Department of Defense (DoD) clients.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edmond de Rothschild Achieves 4-year Goals for Sustainable Development

Jun 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Edmond de Rothschild Group publishes its sixth Sustainability Report, which reflects how sustainable development challenges are integrated in all the Group’s activities.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Covering COVID-19 Response, New ESG Priorities, and More

Jun 29, 2020 5:00 AM ET

MetLife, Inc., has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining accomplishments, milestones and priorities aligned with its purpose: “Always with you, building a more confident future.” In conjunction with the report, MetLife also launched a new sustainability website and ESG Data Center.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Kings Support LGBTQ+ Community With Limited-Edition Pride T-Shirts

Jun 26, 2020 5:30 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings recently launched a limited-edition LA Kings Pride t-shirt, with proceeds from sales to benefit You Can Play, an organization that works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, and pushes towards inclusive culture and policies whether it be on the field, in the stands, or with athletic brands. Fans can purchase a shirt here.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Walmart Adds Fair Trade USA to List of Accepted Third-Party Audits for Responsible Sourcing Program

Jun 26, 2020 4:10 PM ET

Fair Trade USA®, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, is proud to announce that it has been added to Walmart’s list of acceptable third-party social audit programs for supplier compliance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1,200 People Are Moving for Microcredit during the Whole Planet Foundation Virtual 5K

Jun 26, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Whole Planet Foundation is grateful to our partners and participants who are mobilizing to support microentrepreneurs around the world on June 27th!

Research, Reports & Publications

2019 HP Sustainable Impact Report: Taking Stock of Progress Inspires Accountability and Action

Jun 26, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Today marks my first day as Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at HP, and the day we release our 18th annual Sustainable Impact Report and inaugural Human Rights Progress Report.