ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

GP PRO and Consumer Products Reimagine Opportunities in the Community

May 3, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The Georgia-Pacific Buddy program is an employee-volunteer tutoring initiative that began over 20 years ago. The program was established to enhance the academic skills of students at M. Agnes Jones (MAJ) Elementary in the Atlanta Public Schools.

Sustainable Development Goals

Companies Commit to SDGs Collaboration

May 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

A new program to enhance corporate reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by making it more relevant to stakeholders, is now underway – bringing together senior representatives from international companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Engineering a More Equal Future

May 3, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Women are generally underrepresented in the engineering sector where less than one in 10 qualified engineers in Hong Kong are female. CLP is taking innovative steps to even up the profession’s gender imbalance.

Research, Reports & Publications

SCS Global Services Applauds Release of New Report by the United Nations Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

May 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), a global leader in third-party sustainability and climate certification, congratulates the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (FICCA) for publication last week of its groundbreaking report outlining the processes that contribute to low carbon sources of cotton and polyester.

Events, Media & Communications

Food Safety: An Opportunity to Rethink, Reset and Recharge

May 1, 2021 10:20 AM ET

Around the world, an estimated 600 million people fall ill after eating contaminated food each year, and concerns over food safety have been intensified by COVID-19.

Health & Healthcare

Kansas City Lights the Night with a New Research Institute

Apr 30, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Like many teenagers his age, when Ben noticed that something was a little off - he grabbed his phone. For weeks, Ben was going to school, participating in wrestling, and doing what most teenagers do in their free time - hanging out with friends.

Health & Healthcare

Walmart, Flipkart, PhonePe and the Walmart Foundation Leverage Global Resources to Scale Initiatives in Support of India's Pandemic Battle

Apr 30, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, Flipkart and PhonePe are collaborating to counter oxygen shortages, support the national vaccination drive and donate to organizations making a difference in communities nationwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The CSRD: Breaking Down the Walls Between ESG and Finance

Apr 30, 2021 5:10 PM ET

There’s a lot to talk about in the European Commission’s proposals for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that were shared on 21 April. I will explore some of its biggest talking points in a moment...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tree Planting Initiative: CNH Industrial Supports Central Elementary School in Nevada, Iowa

Apr 30, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial donated $2,500 to the Central Elementary School in Nevada, IA for the purchase of trees in honor of Earth Day. Each year the Central Elementary School plans a tree planting day in the community to promote community and environmental awareness to its students.

Education

JetBlue Adds Peirce College to its JetBlue Scholars Employer-Sponsored College Degree Program

Apr 30, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The JetBlue Scholars program provides the airline’s crewmembers with the flexibility to learn at their own pace and uses high-quality alternative college credit options including new technology-based learning platforms.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Managing Change: Corporate Citizenship and Social Revolution

Apr 30, 2021 3:50 PM ET

Discover what the shifting role of corporations in affecting social change means for corporate citizenship and how CSR practitioners can manage this change!

Environment

Deckers Brands Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 30, 2021 2:40 PM ET

At Deckers Brands, we have taken a holistic approach to build a unique and impactful Environmental Social Governance program. The earth has a limit to the rapid change it can withstand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Releases First GRI Report

Apr 30, 2021 2:35 PM ET

This week, Rockwell Automation released its first report following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework, measuring performance against key environmental social and government indicators.

Environment

Morgan Stanley Commits to Mobilizing $1 Trillion by 2030 for Sustainable Solutions that Include Helping Prevent and Mitigate Climate Change

Apr 30, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Public health emergencies, social and economic inequality and the ramifications of climate change stand among the most immediate and pressing global issues of our time. In response, governments, corporations and investors have rallied around sustainability efforts, not only to preserve our planet for current and future generations, but also to improve the standard of living for diverse communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Appoints Financial Industry Executive, Michael Layman to Board of Directors

Apr 30, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation,

Health & Healthcare

The Next Normal: This Spring, Do a Digital Detox — but Make It IRL

Apr 30, 2021 1:35 PM ET

As the larger world starts to slowly open back up, it’s time to start thinking about getting back out into it. Not quite ready? Here are some tips for Spring cleaning your life as we adapt our digitally dominant days to take things IRL once again.

Diversity & Inclusion

Degree Enters the Adaptive Design Space

Apr 30, 2021 1:30 PM ET

As demand and interest heighten for more inclusive design, brands are finding new ways to enter the space. Today we dive into Degree Deodorant’s innovative prototype for making daily hygiene inclusive.

Environment

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Earth Day and Week Virtually

Apr 30, 2021 1:00 PM ET

April 22 marked the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme was “Restore Our Earth,” and Franklin Templeton employees took a virtual approach to celebrating and exercising their responsibility to act for the environment.

Health & Healthcare

Statement on President Biden's Joint Address: Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI

Apr 30, 2021 12:45 PM ET

As the country rebounds and rebuilds, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is committed to doing our part by advocating for people-first places, organizations and communities for all our citizens.

Energy

Vistra Puts Smart Meter Data to Work to Assist Texas Customers in Prepping for Summer

Apr 30, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Vistra will help customers and prepare their air conditioners for the summer heat and avoid high bills or ill-timed breakdowns. Customers can save up to 30% on summer cooling costs with a properly functioning A/C system.

Environment

Clarivate's Race to Attain Carbon Neutrality by 2024

Apr 30, 2021 12:35 PM ET

At both the company and individual level, Clarivate is committed to doing its part and to doing what’s right in order to leave this world a whole lot better for generations to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bayer and Its Partners, Through Their Better Life Farming Partnership Model, Receives Special United Nations Recognition for Their Support to Smallholder Farmers

Apr 30, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Better Life Farming, Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum.

Environment

Fast Food Giants Ramp up Climate Commitments Under Pressure From Investors in 'Breakthrough Year'

Apr 30, 2021 12:05 PM ET

A two-year global investor engagement with fast food giants has resulted in companies ramping up their climate commitments in the face of growing investor pressure to decarbonise their supply chains.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Technologies Partners with Women in Quantum to Create a Mentoring Program and also Provides Support for Quantum Education

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Keysight is now getting involved with providing equipment, tools and support for the quantum industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Six-Figure Grant From PSEG Foundation Helps Food Bank of South Jersey

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET