ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

2019 U.N. Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael Bloomberg Answers Secretary General António Guterres’ Call to End New Coal by 2020

Sep 24, 2019 5:00 PM ET

At the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael R. Bloomberg announced his support for U.N. Secretary General António Guterres’ initiative to stop the development of new coal-fired power plants after 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Honors Intel for Sustained Excellence in Green Power

Sep 24, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Intel received a 2019 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The awards recognize the leading actions of organizations, programs, and individuals that significantly advance the development of green power sources.

Events, Media & Communications

Film Featuring the Courageous Journeys of Children Facing Cancer Debuting at The Atlantic Festival During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 24, 2019 4:40 PM ET

Aflac, a committed corporate ally to families facing childhood cancer, and Chispa House, a purpose-driven film and content production company will debut a 35-minute documentary film, "Moments of Joy," Sept. 25 during The Atlantic Festival in D.C.

Education

UN Women Strengthens Partnership With HP to Expand Digital Learning Opportunities for Women and Girls

Sep 24, 2019 4:10 PM ET

As the world wakes up to the power of women, HP is partnering with UN Women to embrace the power of education and job training to reinvent mindsets, promote careers in technology, and drive systemic change.

Events, Media & Communications

Introducing TriplePundit’s 3BL Forum Series

Sep 24, 2019 4:00 PM ET

As the October 29-30 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands—What’s Next draws closer, the editors at TriplePundit are excited to announce the launch of an editorial series that will showcase several of the speakers, partners and sponsors that will be onstage

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Military Members and Their Families with Help A Hero Event

Sep 24, 2019 3:50 PM ET

Employees at Arrow’s office in Orange County, Calif. hosted a bowling fundraiser to support American military members and their families.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Clean Energy Promise eBook: Extreme Weather’s Less-than-Extreme Solutions

Sep 24, 2019 3:30 PM ET

More than a third of Americans say they don’t worry much or at all about global warming and a third say it’s exaggerated in the news. More than half say it won’t pose a serious threat in their lifetimes, and 12 percent say it will never be a threat.

Diversity & Inclusion

Donna Brazile and Michael Steele Discuss Diversity, Inclusion, and Gumbo During Viacom’s Inclusion Week

Sep 24, 2019 3:15 PM ET

Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, likens successful workplace diversity and inclusion to making a good gumbo.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Still Riding High for the Giretto d’Italia

Sep 24, 2019 3:00 PM ET

For a fifth consecutive year, CNH Industrial extended its commitment as Main Sponsor of the "urban cycling championship" promoted by Legambiente (an Italian non-profit environmentalist association) under the patronage of the Ministry of the Environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Ranks in Top 10 of Working Mother Best Companies List

Sep 24, 2019 2:20 PM ET

Astellas was ranked in the Top 10 of the 2019 Working Mother "100 Best Companies" list for its leadership in the areas of women's career advancement, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, benefits and flextime.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sodexo: First Global Food Services Company to Connect Its Financing to Action to Prevent Food Waste

Sep 24, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Sodexo has renewed its €1.3 billion revolving credit facility (RCF) which now incorporates a pricing adjustment based on Sodexo’s performance towards its goal to prevent 50% of the food waste and food losses from its operations by 2025

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of 2019’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

Sep 24, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark has been named to Working Mother’s annual list of the 100 Best Companies for 2019 for its work to create opportunities for female career advancement, paid parental leave, benefits and flextime. The company also earned a spot...

Sustainable Development Goals

Republic Services First U.S. Recycling and Solid Waste Services Provider to Set SBTi-Approved Science-Based Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sep 24, 2019 1:55 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. has become the first U.S. recycling and solid waste services provider to have its emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)1 as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Christina Skonberg Is On a Mission

Sep 24, 2019 1:45 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Not on Track, United Nations Global Compact and Accenture Study Finds

Sep 24, 2019 1:10 PM ET

CEOs say business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is not on track, according to the world’s largest study on corporate sustainability from the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 24, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Education

TGR EDU: Explore Helps Students ‘Discover their Passion’ through Exploration

Sep 24, 2019 12:20 PM ET

For students to feel motivated, they must be inspired. To make this happen, I use resources provided by TGR EDU: Explore in my classroom.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comerica, CAAN Transform Common Interests Into Community Engagement

Sep 24, 2019 12:05 PM ET

Encouraging an inclusive culture and embracing the differences in the community have become the foundation for the long-time success of Comerica’s African American Network (CAAN), a pillar of the Comerica Promise that paves the way on how the bank conducts business externally and internally.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight--Meaghan McNaney

Sep 24, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Antea Group spotlights Meaghan McNaney, Antea Group's sustainability practitioner In the Syracuse, NY office.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Symantec Ranked as Top ESG Leader

Sep 24, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Symantec is proud to be again named a Sustainability Leader on both the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and DJSI North America indices along with just a handful of other software technology companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Express and National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Women’s History From Coast to Coast

Sep 24, 2019 11:30 AM ET

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in collaboration with Main Street America, announced today that their annual Partners in Preservation campaign this year will shine a light on historic buildings and sites celebrating the contributions of women in local communities across the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA US Continues Leadership Providing Quality Experiences for Job Candidates

Sep 24, 2019 11:30 AM ET

FCA US LLC is among the top companies in North America that provide a positive, transparent and insightful job candidate experience, earning the Company a 2019 North American Candidate Experience Award from Talent Board.

Environment

Economic Commentary: Climate Change

Sep 24, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Mushroom Council Partners With Whole Kids Foundation

Sep 24, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Whole Kids Foundation is the latest organization to partner with the Mushroom Council to promote The Blend in an effort to improve children’s nutrition and to help families make healthier choices.

Green Infrastructure

Diode Ventures and Alma Global Infrastructure Are Partnering to Finance and Develop Energy Projects Worldwide

Sep 24, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Diode Ventures, a Black & Veatch company, announced its partnership with Alma Global Infrastructure to execute on an investment strategy that focuses on energy and infrastructure projects that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns...