ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LDF: Leading Our Nation's Quest for Greater Equality and Justice for All Americans

Nov 2, 2020 3:05 PM ET

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940. Founded by Thurgood Marshall, LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Protein to Louisiana Foodbank in Wake of Hurricane Zeta

Nov 2, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The donation, equivalent to more than 120,000 servings of protein, is part of Smithfield's signature hunger-relief initiative, Helping Hungry Homes®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Humane Society International’s Campaign of Rescue and Relief Represents the Sea Change in Attitudes about the Dog Meat Trade in South Korea and Elsewhere

Nov 2, 2020 2:20 PM ET

It’s a long way from dog meat farmer Il-Hwan Kim’s operation in South Korea to Washington, DC. Yet that’s the amazing journey being taken by 170 dogs rescued by Humane Society International’s Animal Rescue Team.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sysco's 2020 CSR Report Demonstrates Continued Progress Toward 2025 Goals

Nov 2, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, documenting the company’s progress toward its 2025 CSR goals and demonstrating its “Leadership In Extraordinary Times.”

Environment

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Welcome First Bison Home to Wolakota Buffalo Range

Nov 2, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Rosebud Economic Development Corporation, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Rosebud Tribal Land Enterprise proudly announce the inaugural transfer and release of 100 plains bison from the National Park Service to the Wolakota Buffalo Range.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Donates 50,000 Blankets to Homeless Shelters Nationwide

Nov 2, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, the automaker and its participating retailers will donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters across the country this November.

Energy

Alberta Solar One, Expected To Enter Service in April 2021, Will Help Meet Company ESG Objectives

Nov 2, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Construction has started on Enbridge’s first solar generation facility in Alberta. The 10.5-megawatt (MW) Alberta Solar One (ABS1) project will supply a portion of our Canadian Mainline pipeline network’s power requirements with renewable power.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Resources for Those Recovering From or Struggling With Alcohol Use Disorder

Nov 2, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Since the onset of COVID-19, there has been an increase in alcohol consumption in the US.

For those recovering from or struggling with alcohol use disorder, there are resources available to help through these challenging times.

Environment

Doing Our Part to Wipe Out Environmental Impact

Nov 2, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

International Paper Demonstrates Environmental Transparency by Disclosing Through CDP

Nov 2, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Heart Association Recognizes Fifth Third Bank With Gold for Workplace Health Achievement

Nov 2, 2020 10:05 AM ET

The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced and Fifth Third Bank achieved national gold recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YouGiveGoods Partnerships Help Get Toys to Kids in Need Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Restrictions and closures caused by COVID-19 have made traditional toy collection drives almost impossible, but virtual toy drives step up to fill the void. Virtual toy drives will help Toys for Tots meet increased need while keeping supporters safe.

Green Infrastructure

HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health. Dedicated Solely to the Rapidly Growing Field of Material Health Practice.

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

HPDC will host the first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from noon to 5 pm EST. This virtual Zoom event is dedicated solely to innovation in the rapidly growing field of Material Health Practice.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada to Host a Virtual Forum Fast-Forwarding Gender Equality and Workplace Inclusion in Canada

Nov 2, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, will be hosting an innovative virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality: A forum to fast-forward progress in the Canadian private sector on December 2, 2020, from 12 pm-6 pm EST.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant From Walmart Foundation to Continue Ethical Recruitment Programs

Nov 2, 2020 8:30 AM ET

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant from Walmart Foundation

Health & Healthcare

Tetra Tech's Dominick DeRobertis Discusses Emergency Conversion of an Outpatient Rehab Center to a Surge-Capacity Health Care Facility

Nov 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Dominick DeRobertis joined Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group in 2000, becoming a senior vice president and director of health care in 2007.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan's Annual Breast Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaign Goes Virtual

Nov 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

For the last ten years, Gildan’s annual “Pink Tour” campaign has helped raise awareness of breast cancer among thousands of women.

Education

How Booz Allen Is Building a STEM Ecosystem in Central Georgia

Nov 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

In early October, young girls from LK Moss Elementary School in Central Georgia gathered for a day of innovation and exploration with Girls Who Code and employees from Booz Allen’s office in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Time for A New Dawn

Nov 2, 2020 7:00 AM ET

The Africa Initiative for Governance (“AIG”) provides funding and programs to inspire and support current and future public leaders to deliver sustainable economic growth and social justice for Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills and its Foundation Expand COVID-19 Charitable Response to $14 Million Due to Growing Hunger Rates

Oct 30, 2020 6:30 PM ET

With acute food insecurity expected to double worldwide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Mills Foundation announced an additional $4 million of philanthropic funding for nonprofit organizations working to alleviate growing food insecurity worldwide.

Environment

Earthxtv and Sea Shepherd Announce “Africa Success Stories” on Exclusive Worldwide Monthly Online Series, Ocean Action Reports, Hosted by Captain Paul Watson

Oct 30, 2020 6:25 PM ET

EarthX is presenting an exclusive worldwide online series, Sea Shepherd - Ocean ACTION Reports on EarthxTV. Hosted by legendary Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson, the new monthly series features half-hour episodes with the courageous...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Donates Additional $2.5 Million to Hunger Relief Organizations Worldwide Through Move for Meals Campaign

Oct 30, 2020 6:05 PM ET

Morgan Stanley today announced a donation of $2.5 million to hunger relief organizations worldwide, equaling 25 million meals, as a result of its latest employee campaign: Move for Meals.

Environment

CASE Construction Equipment Is Helping to Clean up Europe's Most Polluted River

Oct 30, 2020 5:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial, has been working to help clean up the Sarno river, Europe’s most polluted.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Companies Take on Final Patriotic Push for Voting

Oct 30, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Throughout this year, we’ve reported on how brands have launched unique campaigns to reinforce the importance of voting. With only a few more days left until the U.S. election and early voting lines getting so long that there have been dance parties, companies are not losing steam. Here we examine how brands are still motivating, rewarding and helping voters get over the voting finish line.

Environment

LIXIL Takes a Step Forward in the Responsible Use of Resources Establishing its Global Plastic Action Statement

Oct 30, 2020 4:05 PM ET

“As part of LIXIL’s contribution to a circular economy, we aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through the implementation of environmentally friendly business processes, and innovation in its products and services.