ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

A Solution to Help Physicians take Preventative, Decisive Action Against Heart Failure

Apr 8, 2022 10:25 AM ET

A team from Boston Scientific Mass., set out to see if technology could predict a patient’s impending heart failure—and send an alert to their physician weeks before an episode occurs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WeThrive Education: Delivering Innovative Entrepreneurial Education to Empower Underserved Youth

Apr 8, 2022 10:25 AM ET

In its commitment to Powering an Inclusive Future, Cisco began supporting WeThrive Education in 2021 with a social impact grant to help the organization increase its impact on low-income communities and expand their operations across the U.S.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Skills Training and a Microloan Helped Consuelo Rosales Thrive Through the Pandemic

Apr 8, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Consuelo Rosales, who owns a small cleaning services business in Jonesboro, Arkansas, draws strength from adversity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Tackle Climate Change in Your Portfolio

Apr 8, 2022 10:00 AM ET

While the challenges of combating climate change require a global effort, the opportunity to invest in a more resilient and positive future while meeting individual financial goals does exist.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

3M Invests in the Future of Manufacturing in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Apr 8, 2022 10:00 AM ET

3M is investing $165 million to improve water quality and reduce water use at its manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Environment

Duke Energy Florida's Innovative Battery Storage Projects Provide Customer, Grid Benefits

Apr 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Delivering on the company’s commitment to expand battery energy storage technology in Florida, Duke Energy today announced the completion of three battery projects in Gilchrist, Gulf and Highlands counties.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Expanding Our Global Impact for Nutrition for Zero Hunger

Apr 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Herbalife Nutrition partners with leading nonprofit organizations, including global, regional, and local partners. Combined, Nutrition for Zero Hunger partners support more than 164 million people in over 80 countries worldwide.

Sustainable Development Goals

El Abra Heritage Funds Supports Chilean Artists and Public Art Works

Apr 8, 2022 8:30 AM ET

Minera El Abra’s Heritage Fund supports a variety of initiatives that promote and preserve the culture and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Ollagüe, María Elena, Tocopilla and Alto El Loa surrounding El Abra’s operations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Will Eliminate Non-Sufficient Fund Fees for Consumer Accounts, Continues Fee Reductions

Apr 7, 2022 5:40 PM ET

Effective June 23, Fifth Third Bank will eliminate non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees for all consumer accounts. Fifth Third’s elimination of all NSF fees is the Bank’s most recent step to reduce punitive fees & focus on the best outcomes for customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Is Announced as One of the Top Companies for Career Development in Brazil

Apr 7, 2022 5:00 PM ET

For the second consecutive year, CNH Industrial, owner of the Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE Construction Equipment, New Holland Construction and CNH Industrial Bank brands, is elected one of the best companies to develop careers in the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pact's Experts Discuss Why ESG Matters and Partnering for Positive Impact

Apr 7, 2022 4:05 PM ET

In this article, Pact leading experts discuss ESG, why it matters and partnering for positive impact.

Energy

EV Opportunities Are Blooming in Terminal Yards

Apr 7, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Albertsons Companies, the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S., is finding sustainability success since it began using battery-electric terminal tractors at some of its 19 terminals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Year of Glass: Celebrating the Power of Glass

Apr 7, 2022 3:15 PM ET

We’re thrilled the United Nations has designated 2022 as the International Year of Glass. As a company founded on glass innovation, we see both the practicality and the beauty of glass

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CooperCompanies Scores 100 Percent on 2022 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

Apr 7, 2022 3:00 PM ET

CooperCompanies received a score of 100 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bread Financial's Valerie Greer named one of the Most Influential Women in Payments in 2022

Apr 7, 2022 3:00 PM ET

We are so proud of EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Valerie Greer for being named one of the Most Influential Women in Payments in 2022 by American Banker.

Environment

Enbridge Welcomes New UN Flagship Report on Climate Change

Apr 7, 2022 2:40 PM ET

With pursuit of RNG, hydrogen, CCS and renewables, we’re accelerating society’s transition to a lower-carbon world

Environment

Comcast Marks Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal with 250 MW Solar Agreement

Apr 7, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 250 megawatts of solar electricity from Constellation that will power approximately 12 percent of its U.S. operations and the vast majority of its Mid-Atlantic operations with clean, renewable energy.

Health & Healthcare

Yum China Strengthens Its Commitment to Promoting Balanced Diets and Healthy Lifestyles

Apr 7, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced the launch of a new campaign to promote balanced diets by offering customers more fruit and vegetable options.

Education

Quest Diagnostics Provides Grant to Support SAT Prep and AP Courses at Massachusetts School

Apr 7, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Quest Diagnostics, as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative, recently provided a $97,350 grant to Marlborough High School in Massachusetts

Education

Where Are They Now? Students' Future Goals Influenced by Immersive Stem Program

Apr 7, 2022 1:50 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Illumina Releases Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Apr 7, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting the company's 2021 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program and commitment to human health.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Expedites Hiring Process for Top Prospects

Apr 7, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Rockwell Automation extended on-the-spot offers for internships and early career opportunities to attendees at the National Society of Black Engineers’ Annual Convention held last month in Anaheim, CA and invited others for further interviews.

Green Infrastructure

Polish Oil Refiner to Invest €1.6bn in Hydrogen Projects by 2030

Apr 7, 2022 1:15 PM ET

PKN Orlen has announced it will invest PLN 7.4bn on low and zero-carbon hydrogen development projects by 2030 to help build a hydrogen economy in Europe. The multi-utility company has developed a Hydrogen Strategy covering four key areas.

Innovation & Technology

Universities Reimagine Teaching Labs for a Virtual Future

Apr 7, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of university teaching labs worldwide. Students in STEM classes stopped using industry-grade equipment on campus, and tried to problem-solve with take-home kits that provided limited functionality.

Environment

7 Memorable Slip, Trip, & Fall Videos to Inspire a Culture of Safety

Apr 7, 2022 12:15 PM ET

We simply couldn’t resist compiling 7 Memorable Slip, Trip, & Fall Videos for your viewing and teaching pleasure. Some may make you laugh while others may make you cringe, but all of them illuminate the hazards that lurk in every workplace.