ESG News from Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

WRI & FedEx Collaborate to Create Safe, Reliable and Green Transit

Mar 24, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Over the last decade, WRI Ross Cities and FedEx have worked to catalyze sustainable, resilient urban transport solutions to improve the quality of life for communities across the globe.

Environment

Safe Drinking Water is Fundamental to Living a Life in Dignity and Health

Mar 24, 2021 3:20 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Lessons Learned

Mar 24, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Medtronic is applying the lessons learned during the pandemic to find new ways to support patients and providers around the world.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainable Business Travel at Clarivate

Mar 24, 2021 3:00 PM ET

At the Trip Actions hosted the Destinations Europe Conference, Marilyn Johnson, Sr. Director of Global Sustainability at Clarivate spoke about sustainable business travel.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smarter Farming With Ravensdown and ThinkPads in the (Literal) Field

Mar 24, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Agritech and the adoption of smart tech on farms around New Zealand is helping farmers achieve a host of benefits: higher crop yield, fewer pesticides, less nutrient run-off and greater sustainability – to name a few.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Announces Collaboration to Drive Transportation Innovation in Central Texas

Mar 24, 2021 2:30 PM ET

The Ray is taking its proven record of innovation and sustainability to Central Texas through separate signed charters with the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and the City of Austin.

Green Infrastructure

Enbridge Innovation in Action: Environmental Highlights

Mar 24, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Natural resources and green spaces are precious to every community, and we know that the way we care for the air, land and water matters to everyone. At Enbridge, we take responsibility to the environment seriously.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ASPCA Commits Additional $2 Million to Animal Welfare Organizations Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 24, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Earlier this year, Subaru of America, Inc. partnered with the ASPCA to distribute nearly $700,000 in grant funding to support virtual adoption events hosted by animal welfare organizations and local Subaru retailers across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vistra's TXU Energy Launches New Plan With Automatic Savings for Electric Vehicle Owners

Mar 24, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Vistra's flagship retail electricity brand, TXU Energy, today announced the launch of TXU Energy EV PassSM. The company’s first plan designed specifically for electric vehicle owners gives customers 50% off all energy charges every weeknight and all weekend long

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

23 Companies Incentivize Us to Power Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month

Mar 24, 2021 1:45 PM ET

The Whole Planet Foundation International Women’s Day virtual event had 500+ participants come together during March 7-8 to expand women’s opportunities through access to entrepreneurship.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey: Responsible Sourcing

Mar 24, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Our Responsible Sourcing strategy guides how we positively contribute to the sustainability and livelihoods of the communities and ecosystems we depend on to source ingredients, manufacture and deliver our products.

Education

My Green Lab Launches Accredited Professional Program for Lab Sustainability

Mar 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

My Green Lab today announced at their annual Summit the launch of their Accredited Professional (AP) Program for laboratory sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pandemic Milestone: A Fresh Perspective on Group Benefits

Mar 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

According to the 2020-2021 Aflac WorkForces Report, 35% of workers say improving their benefits package is the one thing their employer could do to keep them in their jobs — second only to increasing their pay.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Solidarity with Our Asian and Pacific Islander Communities

Mar 24, 2021 12:55 PM ET

A year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic and the world went into a lockdown like no other.

Events, Media & Communications

CEOs of IKEA USA, B Lab, Google on Moving Ambition to Action

Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Sustainability is critical to every aspect of business, and the organisations that do not realize this are jeopardizing their survival. Business models need to be rethought and restructured to deliver on the sustainability transition.

Innovation & Technology

When It Comes to Tackling Emissions, Home Is Where 'the Smart' Is

Mar 24, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Over the last year, we’ve spent up to 60% more time at home compared to before the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond Malaysia and Back Again With Principal CEO of Asset Management Berhad: Munirah Khairuddin

Mar 24, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Like any working parent, Munirah Khairuddin juggles—a lot. As CEO of Principal Asset Management Berhad in Malaysia, there’s a global investment team to manage and colleagues across the company to consult.

Health & Healthcare

Committing to Our Clinical Trial Communities

Mar 24, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Clinical trials are a vital part of the process that brings innovative products and treatments to people in need. No matter the disease or condition, the overarching goal remains the same.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Provides a Symbol of Sustainability in Milwaukee

Mar 24, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Rockwell Automation’s Majo Thurman, director of environment, health & safety, discussed the green roof atop the company’s global headquarters building in Milwaukee in a recent interview with WaterMarks: An Atlas of Water for the City of Milwaukee.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion Over Next 10 Years To Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans With Tools and Resources To Succeed in Digital World

Mar 24, 2021 11:15 AM ET

On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast today announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide...

Events, Media & Communications

EarthxFilm 2021 Announces Film Lineup for 5th Edition (April 16-25)

Mar 24, 2021 11:10 AM ET

EarthxFilm announces ten days and nights of drive-in, outdoor and online screenings during this year’s hybrid edition of the Dallas-based environmental film festival.

Diversity & Inclusion

Banking on Family

Mar 24, 2021 11:00 AM ET

While it's fairly unique for siblings to hold leadership positions at different banks in Buffalo, Trina and Kawanza are even more rare because they are Black women in a male-dominated industry.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Calling All Generalists

Mar 24, 2021 10:30 AM ET

I’ve come to realize just how multidisciplinary sustainability is, and to actually solve our environmental challenges, we need to become generalists.

Research, Reports & Publications

A New Source of Data on Russian Companies, RAEX-Europe

Mar 24, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The Russian Federation has a huge influence on world events. It is a powerhouse in many natural resources industries and has strong tech and manufacturing businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Investments in Digitalisation Increase CLP's Resilience to Unprecedented Challenges

Mar 24, 2021 9:15 AM ET

In its new Sustainability Report, CLP Group highlighted the important role of digitalisation and innovation in strengthening the Group’s business and operational resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more in the latest report.