ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three GRI Standards Come Into Effect for Sustainability Reports in 2021

Jan 14, 2021 8:45 AM ET

Companies disclosing their impacts through the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards are to adhere to three new and updated standards, for reports they publish from this year onward.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds

Jan 14, 2021 8:00 AM ET

SCS Standards announced today that its groundbreaking Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds (SCS 007) is now entering a 60-day public consultation phase, on the path to finalization this spring.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Reimagining Community Health Systems Challenge Connects Underserved Areas To Telehealth Services

Jan 13, 2021 5:50 PM ET

If there is a central message to be gleaned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that we are all in this together—a simple truth that forms the bedrock of PYXERA Global’s “Reimagine Series” of Challenges that turn problems exposed by the pandemic into opportunities to strengthen society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WSP USA Launches New Climate, Resilience & Sustainability Business

Jan 13, 2021 5:15 PM ET

WSP USA, a leading professional services consultancy, announced the new Climate, Resilience & Sustainability business line to partner with companies, government agencies and communities across the U.S. to solve the dynamic challenges of equitable climate mitigation, asset and infrastructure adaptation and emergency management.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial's Month of Hope

Jan 13, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. recently held its annual Month of Hope in support of the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Program.

Environment

The High Stake Race for Climate

Jan 13, 2021 4:00 PM ET

It’s a good moment to take stock of our efforts to fight the world’s climate crisis: WBCSD calls on business and governments to “double down” on their commitments to implementing bold, sustained climate action.

Innovation & Technology

WFB (Bus), Anyone? T‑Mobile Turns Red Rose Transit Buses into Free Wi‑Fi Hubs for Lancaster, PA Riders

Jan 13, 2021 3:25 PM ET

T-Mobile is America’s 5G leader, delivering 5G speeds in more places with the first and largest nationwide 5G network, and laying the groundwork for improved, more robust emergency communications across the country.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report: Female and Minority Executive Representation on the Rise As the Company Welcomes a New Chief Diversity Officer in 2021

Jan 13, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Lenovo shares its 2020 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Report, highlighting its annual snapshot of workforce demographics, hiring and attrition data, and a recap of the diversity and inclusion highlights of the past year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic: Equity and Opportunity for All

Jan 13, 2021 2:20 PM ET

In September, we partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund on a multi-year plan to build and foster stronger relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and bring more diverse talent into our leadership pipeline

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Ranked #1 Biotech Company for Lowest ESG Risk by Sustainalytics

Jan 13, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Since 2018, Alexion has regularly engaged with a variety of external organizations to validate and evaluate our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (i.e., ESG). Sustainalytics, an organization that is one of the most...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Magic of Storytelling 2021

Jan 13, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Disney announces its ninth annual 2021 Magic of Storytelling campaign to cultivate the next generation of storytellers.

Media & Communications

Jim Furnish + Kate Sheppard on the Last Frontier

Jan 13, 2021 1:15 PM ET

According to the State of Alaska website, the state’s name derives from the Aleut alyeska, meaning “great land.” Today on Sea Change Radio we talk about The Last Frontier, and some of the threats to its greatness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ceres Joins Lawmakers, Businesses and Majority of Americans Demanding the Impeachment of Donald Trump

Jan 13, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Ceres joins congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisles and hundreds of business and investment leaders, trade associations, and advocacy organizations who are demanding that Donald Trump be impeached and removed from office

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DialogueDirect Awarded Real Leaders® 150 Top Impact Companies of 2021

Jan 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET

DialogueDirect is honored to be selected as one of the top 150 global organizations empowering positive social or environmental change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arcos Dorados' “Gran Día” Donated More Than USD 5 Million in 2020 to Support Several Social Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean

Jan 13, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Despite the global context and with the adjustments needed to comply with the new normality, the solidarity campaign that donates proceeds from Big Mac sales to support dozens of institutions and projects exceeded by far the established goals.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: Dancing Critters

Jan 13, 2021 12:05 PM ET

MilliporeSigma has created a number of easy and educational science experiments that can be completed at home with materials typically found around the house.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seizing Opportunity

Jan 13, 2021 11:45 AM ET

How can leaders help markets achieve systemic transformations toward inclusion & equity? This new report from FSG provides tools, practices & lessons from our work alongside our global partners.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Express Canada, Innomar Strategies Begin Distribution of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Across Canada

Jan 13, 2021 11:40 AM ET

FedEx Express Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., and Innomar Strategies, announced recently that the country’s first operations to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada are underway.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Sustainability Update

Jan 13, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Find out how Rockwell Automation is making positive change through sustainable environmental, social and governance practices that bring value to our customers, company and community.

Energy

National Grid Joins Low-Carbon Resources Initiative Aimed at Enabling Affordable Net Zero Path

Jan 13, 2021 10:55 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey: Exploring Sustainable Packaging

Jan 13, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Hershey is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products to our consumers and packaging is a key component to that consumer promise.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Forgotten Relationship

Jan 13, 2021 9:30 AM ET

When you imagine yourself as an ancestor, it’s an invitation to remember a relationship that is often forgotten – the family of our future. Whether you are aware of it or not, right now you are living a relationship with your descendants.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Money Managers and the Growth of ESG Investing

Jan 13, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The $16.6 trillion in assets incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria represent a nearly 43 percent increase over the $11.6 trillion in such assets identified in 2018.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Makes 10-year, $500m Commitment to Foster Economic Resilience Among Disadvantaged Groups

Jan 13, 2021 9:00 AM ET

With the goal of fostering economic inclusion and resiliency among disadvantaged groups, Scotiabank has launched ScotiaRISE, a 10-year initiative with a $500-million commitment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Transforming Global Supply Chain: Optimizing for Business Resiliency

Jan 13, 2021 8:35 AM ET

Companies must account for sustainability and business continuity along their entire supply chain. How can they turn this into an opportunity for growth and business resiliency? Read more.