ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Points of Light Launches Community for Employee Civic Engagement

Jul 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today their latest offering for corporate social responsibility professionals. Points of Light’s Community for Employee Civic Engagement, known as CECE, is an online resource and community for those looking to develop, support and master their approach to employee civic engagement. To become a member, simply create an account with an email address.

Events, Media & Communications

SB Brands for Good Partners With Ipsos to Uncover Global Insights and Trends on Consumers' Adoption of Sustainable Behaviors

Jul 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SB Brands for Good, a multi-brand collaboration led by Sustainable Brands, where leading global brands are working to use their collective influence to drive sustainable behavior change at scale, has announced a new partnership with Ipsos to expand its consumer research globally.

Events, Media & Communications

Engaging Consumers in Climate Action: Essential Steps for Brands

Jul 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

As the world emerges from the global pandemic, evidence suggests that a majority of consumers worldwide want to take personal action against climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Finding New Ways to Innovate and Make Operations Safer and More Sustainable

Jul 7, 2021 3:55 PM ET

We are always finding new ways to innovate and make operations safer and more #sustainable. We are launching a new commitment to sustainability that we want to share with you.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Pride in the Pursuit of Parenthood

Jul 7, 2021 3:55 PM ET

For many couples, adoption is not a viable path to starting a family due to the high cost and the length of time it takes to be placed with a child, with same-sex couples often subjected to longer timelines. When it comes to the overall expense, some companies such as American offer an adoption reimbursement benefit to team members to help ease the financial burden of the process.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Culture of Belonging That Drives Innovation

Jul 7, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Medtronic means zero barriers to opportunity and a future where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and for the life experiences that they contribute.

Sustainable Development Goals

Highlights From Enbridge's 2020 Sustainability Journey

Jul 7, 2021 3:00 PM ET

At Enbridge, we deliver the energy that fuels people’s quality of life. For us, it’s also about building bridges to an equitable, inclusive and sustainable future for all of our stakeholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Steps for Conducting Ergonomic Assessments in Lower-Risk Facilities

Jul 7, 2021 3:00 PM ET

EHS managers of lower-risk facilities know that providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment is key to employee productivity and engagement. As a result, many EHS programs include an ergonomic component, beginning with conducting an ergonomic assessment.

Environment

Meet the “Mother of Forests” Advocating for Responsible Forestry Practices

Jul 7, 2021 3:00 PM ET

P&G and our Family Care brands go beyond responsible sourcing and support efforts to keep forests as forests now and for generations to come.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Canadian Social Value Exchange - Social Value and Our Sustainable Future.

Jul 7, 2021 2:35 PM ET

The Canadian Social Value Exchange (#SVCANEX) is an ongoing series of gatherings for Social Value Canda members, thought leaders and practitioners across the breadth of the social value community.

As an active network at the heart of Social Value International, #SVCANEX is convening vibrant, essential and urgent discussion on how valuing social and environmental impact must be embedded into the heart of decision making.

Given the need for global action, it has never been more important to engage in strategies that will increase wellbeing, equality and achieve a sustainable future for us all. Addressing the global climate crisis requires addressing poverty and inequality in step with all environmental actions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun's Kate Layton Named in Top 100 Women of Influence 2021

Jul 7, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Oportun is proud to announce that Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Kate Layton, was named one of the 100 Women of Influence in 2021 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Reward and Risk of Alternative Proteins

Jul 7, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Across the emerging alternative proteins landscape, innovation and aspiration are staring down the realities of materials cost, regulation and scalability challenges. How fast can entrepreneurs get their products to market, at a price consumers are willing to pay?

Green Infrastructure

DesignFWD Podcast Episode 02: Connecting Each Other Through Design

Jul 7, 2021 2:10 PM ET

For our second episode, we are joined by Stacey Gerbman, Northeast Field Designer for Mohawk Group, to chat about how transit systems of smart cities influence wayfinding, the connection between rivers and cities – and how we can connect with each other through design.

Education

Transforming Education Today With Private-Public Partnerships Focused on Tomorrow

Jul 7, 2021 2:00 PM ET

According to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, the United States is at a once-in-a-century opportunity to transform education.

Events, Media & Communications

GFSI Welcomes the Return of the China Focus Day, As Regional Impact Takes Centre Stage

Jul 7, 2021 1:45 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Coalition of Action on food safety, Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition) is pleased to announce the return of the GFSI China Focus Day on 19th July 2021.

Green Infrastructure

Greening Future Flight

Jul 7, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Planning holistically for electric aircraft, hydrogen aviation, and greater use of sustainable aviation fuel—to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint

Social Impact & Volunteering

Protecting Communities From Wildfires With Data, Devotion

Jul 7, 2021 1:05 PM ET

After experiencing a devastating wildfire, the Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council is on a mission to make their coast more resilient with grant funding from Edison International.

Environment

Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global and Martin Currie Join Industry-Leading Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

Jul 7, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The Franklin Templeton Investment groups and three of their affiliated specialist investment managers ClearBridge Investments, Brandywine Global and Martin Currie have joined the industry-leading Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

Media & Communications

ESG Disclosure - Swirling Public Dialogue on Status & Value Today and in Future for Corporate Constituencies

Jul 7, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The required financial reporting by publicly-traded companies is assured by third parties. The SEC rules require public companies to have an annual audit; audited financial statements have an opinion included from the auditing firms.

Education

Xylem Engages First 1,700 Students in Global Youth Program: Xylem Ignite

Jul 7, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Midway through its inaugural year, Xylem Ignite has already engaged more than 1,700 students in creative water-oriented hackathons and sustainability events.

Education

Comcast Launching Six WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Lancaster

Jul 7, 2021 10:45 AM ET

As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced plans to equip Tec Centro, the Lancaster Recreation Center

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Celebrates Being Recognized as Most Sustainable Company in the Semiconductor Industry in 2021 by World Finance

Jul 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

ON Semiconductor has been declared the winner of the 2021 World Finance Sustainability Awards Program in the category of the 'Most Sustainable Company in the Semiconductor Industry – 2021'.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and LetsGetChecked Collaborate on Surveillance Projects to Detect Covid-19 Variants

Jul 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Environment

How Corporate Support Connects Us to the Wonders of Our National Parks

Jul 7, 2021 9:55 AM ET

Subaru of America has been at the forefront of efforts to increase sustainability and enhance environmental stewardship in our parks by sharing their zero-landfill expertise in a pilot program at three iconic national parks – Denali, Grand Teton, and Yosemite.

Energy

Chevron and The Future of Low Carbon Energy

Jul 7, 2021 9:55 AM ET

Chevron believes the future of energy is lower carbon. That’s why Chevron has committed $3 billion by 2028 to advance our energy transition strategy.