ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

A Conversation About Inclusion and Diversity With Glenn Williams

Mar 23, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Announces Recipients of $1.2 Million in Grants for Black, Woman-owned Businesses

Mar 23, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The initiative was a partnership between Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and was completely powered by Fifth Third as a part of a larger pledge to support small businesses during the pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Host Volunteer Events Inclusive of Employees Who Work Remotely, in Person, in Hybrid Situations, and at All Levels of Your Company

Mar 23, 2021 11:10 AM ET

Now and in the future, volunteer events will need to transform to include individuals who work remotely, in hybrid situations, in person, and at various levels of the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fourth Annual MICA Grassroots DesignFest Brings Local Nonprofits, Designers, and Students Together

Mar 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET

For the fourth year, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and T. Rowe Price, the Baltimore-based global investment manager, are hosting Grassroots DesignFest, an event where undergraduate and graduate students from schools around the region, as well as local professionals, team up with local nonprofits on branding concepts, logo designs, graphic identities, and other design projects.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E6: Anusha Venkataraman

Mar 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET

NYC Chief Service Officer Anusha Venkataraman encourages us to adopt a broader view of service - one that recognizes the many ways that people show up for their communities every day - and shares about the City’s racial inclusion and equity work.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: “Never Forget To Lift Others up as You Climb”

Mar 23, 2021 10:30 AM ET

On International Women’s Day, the IOC speaks to Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, who became the first female Deputy President of South Africa and is now the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive Director of UN Women.

Education

The Social Justice of Education: An Interview With the CEO of New Teacher Center

Mar 23, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Social justice in education is about making sure there is equity in every classroom – and that type of environment starts with the teacher.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tackling WFH as a Communications Intern at VMware U.K.

Mar 23, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Communications intern Isabella Burton joined the VMware UK team amid the first stages of COVID-19. Now almost seven months into her internship, Isabella apprises her typical daily schedule and recounts her experience hunting for a placement

Sustainable Development Goals

Southern California Gas Company Sets Bold Net Zero Emissions Pledge

Mar 23, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Largest U.S. gas distribution utility commits to achieving net zero scope 1,2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 138 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Mar 23, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Hear how Edelen Renewables is bringing social-impact solar and renewable energy to the forgotten places in America

Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Deploys RizePoint Platform to Seamlessly Administer & Share GLOBALG.A.P. Audits

Mar 23, 2021 9:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) has partnered with RizePoint to streamline third-party audits and compliance management processes.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Welcomes New Chief Data Officer

Mar 23, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced Jane Moran will be joining the company’s executive leadership team on April 12, 2021 as its new Chief Data Officer.

Innovation & Technology

March of the Machines

Mar 23, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Drones and robots are increasingly used to do different kinds of work. Explore how they can be utilised to help improve power plant operation and reduce work injury.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Fighting Hunger and Figuring Out Homeschooling One Step at a Time

Mar 23, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Policymakers Can Drive Sustainability Reporting

Mar 23, 2021 9:00 AM ET

With rising policy measures across global markets in support of responsible business conduct, GRI has launched a new publication to set out how policymakers can use the power of transparency to affect positive change.

Environment

30+ Companies, Companies, Boards and NGOs Join Farmers and Ranchers to Endorse a Shared Vision for Sustainable Food Systems

Mar 23, 2021 9:00 AM ET

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is celebrating National Ag Day by announcing the growing list of companies, organizations and individuals who have joined the Decade of Ag

Research, Reports & Publications

Black Lives Matter & Business - Report

Mar 23, 2021 7:00 AM ET

While it is self-evident that “all lives matter”, it is equally obvious that attention must now be paid to correct injustices that impact Black lives in particular.

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announces First Recipients of Its Water Stewardship Grant in Honor of World Water Day

Mar 22, 2021 8:10 PM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today announced the first recipients of its Water Stewardship Grant––The Nature Conservancy’s New York Chapter and The Everglades Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

LifeGuides Team Expands to Miami - A Gateway to North American & Global Expansion

Mar 22, 2021 6:40 PM ET

LifeGuides® announced its expansion of the company’s operations into Miami, in addition to its HQ in Phoenix and technology base in San Francisco. LifeGuides® is an HR benefit, which empowers employees to pick a certified Guide, who has successfully navigated the same personal growth or life challenge event faced now.

Environment

Valuing Water: How Dow Is Making It a Business and Human Priority

Mar 22, 2021 5:15 PM ET

This year’s theme for World Water Day is Valuing Water and it asks us to view water as not just a commodity to exploit but as part of a larger ecosystem to share. Worldwide, fresh water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Male Perspective on Women's History Month

Mar 22, 2021 4:00 PM ET

This week, in celebration of Women's History Month and our upcoming associate panel discussion, we’re spotlighting a unique male perspective from Mike Schmidt, SVP, Credit Risk, who has been a passionate advocate for women throughout his career.

Research, Reports & Publications

Clarivate Analysis of Water Sector Innovation Enables Future Water Association To Make Data-Driven, Industry Changing Recommendations

Mar 22, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Between the evidence produced, FWA’s recommendations and the strong engagement at the event, there is the possibility to change how the U.K. water sector approaches innovation at governmental, regulatory and collaborative levels.

Environment

Earth Hour 2021: WWF Hosts a Nationwide Meditation for the Planet

Mar 22, 2021 3:40 PM ET

On Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm local time, Earth Hour will once again inspire individuals, businesses and organizations in over 180 countries and territories to renew their commitment to the planet.

Energy

Black & Veatch Leads Design, Construction of 'Electric Island,' a First-of-its-Kind, High-Capacity Public Charging Station Designed for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Mar 22, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch is working to bring the Portland, Oregon, “Electric Island” project online to demonstrate high power charging infrastructure scaled to accommodate electric trucks and their large batteries capable of moving up to 80,000 pounds at...

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Launches Expanded WaterLOUPE 2.0 Tool to Help Communities Develop Sustainable Water Stewardship Plans

Mar 22, 2021 2:15 PM ET

On World Water Day, Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its commitment to drive water stewardship in water stressed regions around the world with the launch of WaterLOUPE 2.0...