ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Helping Protect Staff and Patients During COVID-19

Aug 24, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Q4HE provided Cedarbrook with COVID-19 PCR testing for 600 staff members and 500 residents at their facility, with twice-weekly collections over a 12-week period—offering much-needed support to some of the most vulnerable members of the population.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Awareness and Safety Go Hand in Hand at International Paper

Aug 24, 2022 12:30 PM ET

To encourage safety as a work mindset and lifestyle during our Summer of Safety, we remind our employees to look out for one another, have the courage to care, avoid rushing when completing tasks and work with a focus on efficiency.

Green Infrastructure

Steeling Ourselves for a Sustainable Future

Aug 24, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Known for its strength and durability, steel is one of the world’s most important construction materials. It has a key role to play in our ‘circular economy’ and transition to a low carbon built future.

Environment

The Climate Water Risk Nexus: Is Your Business at Risk?

Aug 24, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Climate change is everywhere, and many businesses are beginning to wonder how this will impact their water risk. How can you be proactive as a business to address your climate-related water risk? Let’s explore. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Transgender Inclusion: Embracing Difference in the Workplace

Aug 24, 2022 12:00 PM ET

A recent talent report from LinkedIn suggests that potential new hires rank a company’s culture more important than compensation and benefits when considering a new job.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building a Circular Business From the Top Down and the Ground Up

Aug 24, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Here’s a question for sustainability specialists: How do you transform a centuries-old multinational corporation into a circular business?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Inaugural Benefit and Showcase Empowers Entrepreneurs in Hawa'ii and Polynesia

Aug 24, 2022 11:30 AM ET

On June 24, 2022 at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Planet LA Records produced the Inaugural Benefit and Showcase for Whole Planet Foundation in partnership with Mana Up and Whole Foods Market stores in Oahu.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Better Packaging: Q&A With Greg Fornasiero, The Home Depot's Director of Packaging Engineering

Aug 24, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Product packaging has come under environmental scrutiny in the last decade, but packaging is in a difficult position: it’s both critical and temporary. Greg Fornasiero, Director of Packaging Engineering at The Home Depot, understands this conundrum.

Education

Meet TCS's goIT July Monthly Challenge Winner!

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pizza Hut META Introduces LeadHERship Initiative

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Shifting the Burden of Proof: Why It's Now On the Fossil Fuel Industry to Defend Itself

Aug 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

For years, the climate movement has carried its burden of proof in showing how detrimental the fossil fuel industry has been. It's time for the fossil fuel industry to justify its role in our future economy, and it's not looking good for them.

Environment

Deloitte and SAP Expand Sustainable Operations To Help Clients Successfully Navigate the Rapid Pace of Change in Climate-Driven Transformation

Aug 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

“Sustainability is a team sport, and we are excited to collaborate with Deloitte to help customers achieve their ESG goals with SAP technology.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier Releases 2021 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report

Aug 24, 2022 10:20 AM ET

Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights actions the Company is taking to enhance the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Green Infrastructure

Electrification: Powering Next-Generation Transportation and More

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Eaton is providing solutions to accelerate electrification across the mobility value chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank Helps Families Alleviate Medical Debt

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Regions has also developed an online education program to help patients and families manage their finances during a medical hardship, prevent bankruptcy and better position themselves for a more secure future.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen on the Future of Cancer Genomics

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced that it will feature Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank Volunteers Assemble and Donate Blankets to the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf in Buffalo, NY

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Volunteers from KeyBank recently assembled and donated blankets to the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health in Buffalo, NY, an organization that provides innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and family-focused behavioral health services to promote health, hope, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility at AMD: A Message From Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The important role that computing plays in our everyday lives has never been more apparent. Over the last year, our high-performance and adaptive computing solutions have enabled vital medical discoveries, advanced climate research,

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Fast Company Named Boston Scientific a “Best Workplace for Women Innovators”

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Boston Scientific has long been committed to supporting the advancement of women in the workplace. Our focus on inclusion is rooted in our values and in our mission to transform lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Providing the Best Leadership

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Pam Klyn has worked at the same place since she graduated. But it’s taken her all over the world.

Innovation & Technology

Alibaba Launches Carbon Ledger To Drive Eco-Friendly Consumer Behavior

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Alibaba Group rolled out a carbon ledger on Monday that promotes greener lifestyles by rewarding consumers for adopting eco-friendly behavior.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Acquires CSI Equipment Sales, LLC

Aug 24, 2022 9:30 AM ET

ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI Equipment Sales ensures a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand.

Health & Healthcare

How an Employee’s Diabetes Journey Led to a Role in New Netflix Movie

Aug 24, 2022 9:00 AM ET

With the release of the film, Medtronic is donating to Insulin for Life USA, an organization working to make insulin and diabetes technologies accessible within underserved communities.

Innovation & Technology

Using an Innovative Tool for FAA Community Engagement

Aug 24, 2022 9:00 AM ET

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s BridgeNet applied an innovative tool prized for immediate visual communication and visual concept of operations to assist the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in educating and interacting with community members.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Grants Management Software Explained: What Social Impact Pros Need To Know

Aug 24, 2022 5:30 AM ET

Learn about grants management software, what it is and how it can help your social impact programs. Understand when it's time to invest, how to get buy-in and what to look for when researching the software.