ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB Celebrates National Coming Out Day and Raises Money for The Trevor Project

Oct 20, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Earlier this year, our Out+Allies employee resource group unveiled an employee-designed shirt celebrating Pride.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Native Community Development Financial Institutions Recognized for Compelling Strategies To Finance Change in Their Communities

Oct 20, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Rooted in Native culture and history, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide access to fair, affordable funding in Indian Country, where mainstream finance does not traditionally reach.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Let There Be Light! Boosting Visibility and Safety for Pennsylvania Firefighters

Oct 20, 2022 1:45 PM ET

In his over 50 years of service with the Shermans Dale Fire Department, fire chief Mike Minich has answered just about every rescue call you can get.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Giving in Numbers: 2022 Edition Reveals Corporate Investments in Social Justice and Racial Equity up a Record 90%

Oct 20, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Reflecting the unprecedented experience of the past year, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in NumbersTM: 2022 Edition report

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Project 2022

Oct 20, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Between October 17-21, Whole Planet Foundation will host a local and global in-person and online auction is open for bidding, with plenty of items available at starting bids of $10 and $15.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper's Vision 2030 Goals

Oct 20, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Our Vision 2030 framework is our north star for the next decade, guiding our journey to ensure our business delivers sustainable outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Shares Social Bond Impact Report

Oct 20, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Affordable housing for seniors, critical support for small businesses in under-resourced communities and access to essential services are among the projects PNC has financed through its inaugural $700 million social bond issued in August 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Raises More Than $350,000 To Help Address Food Insecurity During Hunger Action Month

Oct 20, 2022 12:00 PM ET

In partnership with Feeding America®, SAIC employees donated the equivalent of 3.5 million meals to people experiencing food insecurity in America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Shake Your Future Is Back and Bigger Than Ever in Italy

Oct 20, 2022 11:10 AM ET

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is launching its biggest-ever edition of Shake Your Future this week, as it offers 50 unemployed young adults in Italy a life-changing opportunity to train as a professional bartender.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Supply Chain Associate Hunter Keister Shares How His Early Childhood Shaped His Life and Career

Oct 20, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Life for Hunter Keister was always going to be different. Born three months prematurely, he could fit inside his mother’s hand. Every day he beat the odds as he kept breathing, eating, and moving.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Season 4 of the Time + Talent Podcast Launches With Exclusive Email Series for Bonus Content

Oct 20, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Time + Talent Podcast returns for a fourth season with hosts Jennifer Bennett, Director of Education & Training for VolunteerMatch, and Tobi Johnson, Founder, and President of VolunteerPro.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amplifying Black Voices in Media

Oct 20, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Black buying power in the U.S. is estimated to grow to $1.98 trillion by 2025. And while most brands acknowledge that Black consumers are critical to their growth and cultural relevance, earning Black consumers’ business can prove challenging as Black people around the world become more discerning of how, where and when brands are targeting them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sweden's Filippa K Enters China With Launch on Alibaba's Tmall

Oct 20, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Filippa K said the Scandinavian fashion house has entered China by launching on Alibaba Group’s Tmall, which connects businesses with over a billion consumers.

Health & Healthcare

No-Cost Resources Available From Discovery Education To Support Student Health During and Beyond Red Ribbon Week

Oct 20, 2022 10:45 AM ET

Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering students, educators, and families a host of no-cost digital resources they can use to observe Red Ribbon Week 2022.

Research, Reports & Publications

Del Monte Foods, Inc. Is Committed to Growing a Healthier Tomorrow Through Strengthened ESG Goals

Oct 20, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Del Monte Foods, Inc. today published its 2022 ESG Update, highlighting the company’s progress toward its ESG goals through new and continued partnerships and programs that bolster Del Monte Foods’ ongoing commitment to being Growers of Good.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports Hurricane Ian Response and Recovery Efforts Through the Florida Disaster Fund

Oct 20, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Now that Hurricane Ian has pulled away from Florida and Duke Energy crews are in the field assessing damage and restoring power, the company has pledged $100,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund to aid communities impacted by the storm.

Environment

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change, Risks and Opportunities

Oct 20, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Rayonier’s commitment to sustainable forest management requires that we understand both the physical and transition risks posed by climate change, to the ecosystems we manage and society in general.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place To Work US Name Cadence One of the World's Best Workplaces in 2022!

Oct 20, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work have honored Cadence, ranking it #19 on the 2022 World’s Best Workplaces list.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Healing an Abused Southland Waterway

Oct 20, 2022 10:15 AM ET

In the Angeles National Forest north of Arcadia, the San Gabriel River has become a popular gathering place for picnickers and swimmers, who often bathe in pools created by crude human-made dams of rocks and logs

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Optimizing Assets for Mission

Oct 20, 2022 10:10 AM ET

“Should a private foundation be more than a private investment company that uses some of its excess cash flow for charitable purposes?”

Green Infrastructure

Mobile Fueling Reduces Pollution From Spillage, Increases Sustainability

Oct 20, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Fuel spillage is a common issue in vehicles fueling, which contributes to ground and air pollution. A study from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that Booster's mobile fueling process results in less spillage compared to traditional fueling.

Innovation & Technology

Fifth Third Bank Offers Tips To Protect Yourself and Your Money

Oct 20, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Australia Begins a Big Push To Sequence Underserved Populations

Oct 20, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Australia’s Centre for Population Genomics (CPG), a collaboration between the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has launched a new initiative to engage diverse communities in genomic research.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Social Justice: 2-Years in the Making

Oct 20, 2022 9:45 AM ET

In September 2020, our CEO Chuck Robbins, challenged us to think radically different about Cisco’s role and to take bold and deliberate actions in support of social justice.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Forum 2022's Afternoon Sessions Dig Deep Into Corporate Issues

Oct 20, 2022 9:30 AM ET

After releasing the full event agenda, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® –Now What? takes a closer look at the second half of the Forum - along with session speakers - taking place from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on October 25 at Pier Sixty, New York