ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Visa Details Global Leadership and Progress in Latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Sep 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Visa released its latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report, which provides a yearly progress update of its ongoing commitments to corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethical leadership across the company’s most significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As outlined in its latest report, Visa continued to demonstrate its commitment to positive societal impact through the combined efforts across its business and employees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Announces Bold Goal for Products to be Net Positive by 2030, Continues Pursuit of a Greener Future

Sep 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In a bold move to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Timberland today announced a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030 -- giving back more than it takes.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Infographic | Lessons From Our eBike Journey

Sep 1, 2020 8:50 AM ET

UPS is exploring a range of solutions to make deliveries within cities more efficient and with zero emissions, including with electric bicycles and tricycles.

Health & Healthcare

New Collaboration Between Novartis and Africa Medical Supplies Platform to Facilitate Supply of COVID-19 Related Medicines

Sep 1, 2020 2:15 AM ET

Novartis and the African Union (AU) through the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) have announced a new collaboration to facilitate the supply of medicines from the Novartis Pandemic Response Portfolio to the AU member states and Caricom countries.

Environment

Novartis Announces Ambitious ESG Targets to Increase Access to Medicines and Achieve Full Carbon Neutrality

Sep 1, 2020 2:00 AM ET

Novartis will host a virtual investor event today to provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dexus Demonstrates Global Leadership in Sustainability

Aug 31, 2020 9:00 PM ET

Dexus has released its integrated 2020 Annual Report and its comprehensive 2020 Sustainability Report, which describe how the business has delivered sustained value through application of the Dexus Sustainability Approach.

Health & Healthcare

The EU Commits €400M in Guarantees to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Aug 31, 2020 7:00 PM ET

The European Commission announced on Monday that it has joined the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX), committing €400 million to support the global collaboration that ensures fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

Environment

Comerica Strengthens Environmental Commitment by Joining Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

Aug 31, 2020 5:25 PM ET

Comerica announced it has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). An industry-led partnership, PCAF is working to facilitate a consistent and transparent approach to assess and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with loans and investments in the financial services industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How T-Mobile Is Supporting Communities Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Aug 31, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Community relief trucks will begin supporting our customers, assisting in locations where there are closed stores. The trucks will be providing WIFI access and charging facilities in a socially distanced manner in line with COVID restrictions.

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO | Mohawk Gives Update on Pandemic Project

Aug 31, 2020 4:15 PM ET

In April 2020, Mohawk's production switched from flooring to helping healthcare workers. Bart Hill, senior vice president, Mohawk Home, tells us how many medical gowns and face shields the company made before switching back to normal production.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Set to Present at the 2020 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference

Aug 31, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2020 3:30 PM ET

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together with those who mourn loved ones lost to overdose. Learn more about the risk of overdose and how to help prevent it.

Sustainable Development Goals

5 Ways to Avoid Food Waste and Help the Planet

Aug 31, 2020 3:10 PM ET

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an estimated one-third, or about 1.3 billion tons, of all food produced globally is lost or goes to waste, which contributes to global food insecurity.

Events, Media & Communications

Social Value Canada Welcomes Furniture Bank as an Organizational Member

Aug 31, 2020 2:45 PM ET

Social Value Canada is thrilled to welcome Furniture Bank as the first organization to become a Social Value Canada member.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - 4R Nutrient Stewardship

Aug 31, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Senior Sustainability Agronomist Adam Herges and Account Manager Dean Scott discuss the implementation of 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Life Science Cares Partnership With Alexion

Aug 31, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Since joining the Boston biotech community in 2017, Alexion has partnered with Life Science Cares (LSC), a collective effort of the Life Science industry to eliminate the impact of poverty on our neighbors in the greater Boston area.

Education

OneWest Bank Launches Program to Give Back to Local Area School Children

Aug 31, 2020 1:00 PM ET

OneWest Bank recently launched its second annual Bank on Building a Brighter Community program to give back to local area school children.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Mastercard is Making a Difference

Aug 31, 2020 12:50 PM ET

In 2018, Mastercard made a strategic shift to refocus the company’s work with the goal of making the digital economy work for everyone, everywhere. It focused on four key areas: financial security, economic development, the future of workers...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cox Enterprises Joins Time to Vote

Aug 31, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Cox Enterprises has joined, with more than 700 companies, Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2020

Aug 31, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." In these crazy times, his foundation still has many positive stories to share.

Health & Healthcare

Spotlight on Maddy Matta: Stanley Healthcare Employee by Day, ICU Nurse by Night

Aug 31, 2020 11:00 AM ET

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Australia, Maddy saw an opportunity to support those who were suffering around him.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Contribute to the Evolution of the GRI Standards

Aug 31, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The consultation on revisions to the Universal Standards, the reporting that is at the foundation of all sustainability reporting through GRI, is open for 10 more days.

Energy

Paul Skurdahl Joins Black & Veatch as Senior Vice President and Director of Solar Energy

Aug 31, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Renewable energy is growing as the electric industry looks to increase reliability and resilience while lowering its carbon footprint. Building on its renewables expertise, Black & Veatch names Paul Skurdahl head of its solar energy business.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Releases Insights on Pandemic's Impact on Nonprofits, Grows Leadership Team to Meet Those Needs

Aug 31, 2020 10:00 AM ET

According to a new report from Common Impact, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofit organizations is staggering and the skills and expertise of corporate employees are a critical part of restoring and sustaining the sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Helps Nonprofits Navigate Challenging Times With Capacity Building Program

Aug 31, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Earlier this year, as challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic mounted, T. Rowe Price immediately looked at ways we could help communities stay strong—in Baltimore and around the world.