ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Healthcare After COVID-19: Lessons for Resilience

May 17, 2021 12:40 PM ET

The pandemic has seen it go above and beyond, and unleashed innovation on an unprecedented scale. Now we need to decide what to take forward from this tumultuous period, and how we can integrate it into a new, better normal for healthcare.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SSCI Insights With Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum

May 17, 2021 12:05 PM ET

In this first episode of SSCI Insights, a new virtual interview series from the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative, CGF Director of Sustainability Didier Bergeret offers thoughts

Environment

Meet the 2021 4R Advocate Farmers

May 17, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Farmers have a lot to think about when it comes to fertilizer. When should it be applied, how much should be applied and where it should be applied are just a few complex – but crucial – decisions they have to make.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beyond the Field with Shaq Thompson

May 17, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Truist is an Official Retail Bank of the NFL. Purpose drives Shaq Thompson on and off the field. In partnership with The Players Tribune, we caught up with the Panthers outside linebacker to shine a spotlight on his career and how he gives back.

Education

DesignFWD: Flooring Design Solutions in the COVID Era

May 17, 2021 11:35 AM ET

This CEU will explore strategies for designing floorscapes in the Covid-19 era now and in the future, where flooring solutions can be employed to plan with visual cues, systems thinking, and best practices for human-centered design.

Research, Reports & Publications

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Communities

May 17, 2021 11:00 AM ET

We set out to GroMoreGood, everywhere, by supporting the creation of gardens and greenspaces that transform neighborhoods, get kids outdoors and bring people together.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named Among Barron's Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies of 2021

May 17, 2021 11:00 AM ET

T. Rowe Price ranks #14 on Barron’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies of 2021 list, up 22 spots from last year. The firm earned the second highest marks amongst financial services companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wellbeing Is As Important As Safety in a Post-COVID Workspace, Employees Say

May 17, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The end of the COVID-19 crisis is finally coming into view, but its disruptive impact on the U.S. workforce is only just beginning to take shape.

Sustainable Development Goals

HelloFresh Commits to Ocean-Bound Plastic Recovery Program, Supporting Impoverished Communities

May 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, today announced it will set up three plastic collection centers in Indonesia as part of its ongoing environmental protection efforts. The partnership with social enterprise, Plastic Bank®, prevents plastic waste from entering the ocean by incentivizing individuals living in some of the world’s most polluted beach communities to collect littered plastics in exchange for needed goods, services, and financial support.

Education

Leveraging Our Employees as STEM Ambassadors in Our Communities

May 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Our employees are our greatest STEM ambassadors. They are passionate about STEM and embrace opportunities to inspire students toward a future in STEM fields.

Research, Reports & Publications

KeyBank's Legacy As A Responsible Bank & Citizen Highlighted in 2020 Environmental, Social & Governance Report

May 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Highlighting its purpose to help clients and communities thrive, KeyCorp has released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Growing Momentum for Sustainability Reporting in South Asia

May 17, 2021 9:30 AM ET

New analysis by leading sustainability standards setter Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has found that sustainability reporting is on the rise in three South Asian countries – India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Energy

Energy Leaders at Work on Our Greener Destiny

May 17, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Given the fast-changing energy landscape, global energy leaders face a number of critical concerns; and in Hong Kong, climate change, people’s behavioural changes and the hydrogen revolution are high on the list.

Environment

Tetra Tech's Richard Czlapinski Discusses Using Nature-based Solutions to Address Climate Change in Coastal Environments

May 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Richard Czlapinski is a senior coastal engineer and project manager for Tetra Tech’s Center of Coastal Services in southeast Florida and has more than 45 years of experience specializing in shoreline protection and coastal restoration projects.

Environment

New Research Collaboration Takes Action to Restore Biodiversity and Increase Resilience in Agriculture Systems

May 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Today, Bayer, IFPRI and ETH announce a research collaboration to address how agriculture can develop and implement new solutions to reduce its impact on biodiversity.

Research, Reports & Publications

2021 Sustainability Report: STMicroelectronics Steps up Its Sustainability Commitments and Programs

May 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the release of its 24th sustainability report detailing the 2020 performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

NaturPak Pet Ramps Up Operations as First US Pet Food Co-Packer to Offer Tetra Pak® Cartons

May 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

By offering an alternative to traditional pet food packaging with convenient, plant-based and recyclable Tetra Pak® cartons, NaturPak Pet offers pet food brands the opportunity to stand out in the minds of consumers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Holland Announces Winners of Its Photojournalism Award

May 14, 2021 5:00 PM ET

New Holland South America announced the winners of its annual New Holland Photojournalism Award. The prestigious photo contest was held for the 14th time and four winners were honored during a virtual event on Earth Day.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Conoce a ACPACI

May 14, 2021 3:00 PM ET

A través de la Iniciativa La Red de Innovación e Impacto programa, WEC y nuestros socios apoyamos a las pequeñas y medianas empresas que están acelerando el desarrollo empresarial y promoviendo el crecimiento económico sostenible en América Latina.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Meet ACPACI

May 14, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Through the La Red de Innovación e Impacto program, WEC and our partners support small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) that are accelerating business development and promoting sustainable economic growth in Latin America.

Media & Communications

McDonald's and the Biden Administration Team up to Raise Vaccine Awareness

May 14, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Today, we explore how one major brand is using its marketing weight to build recognition of the importance and ease of obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deckers Brands Featured in Report on Board Diversity

May 14, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Environment

Breaking Down Cardboard Recycling

May 14, 2021 1:30 PM ET

According to the Wall Street Journal, Americans consumed more corrugated cardboard boxes than ever last year as a result of a surge in online shopping due to the pandemic. With the rise in online shopping, Republic Services facilities have also seen an influx of smaller boxes, which we refer to as the “Amazon Effect.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEOs of World's Largest Companies Learn About “Human Magic” in Conversation with Former Best Buy CEO and Chairman Hubert Joly

May 14, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Former Best Buy CEO and Chairman Hubert Joly addressed a closed-door session with CEOs in the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)© coalition during a CEO Virtual Roundtable.

Events, Media & Communications

Corporate Water Stewardship: Global Perspectives Across the Maturity Curve

May 14, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Every company must start somewhere on their water stewardship journey. Strategies like setting contextual water targets, valuing the benefits of water stewardship activities, & assessing risks help companies measure, manage, & mitigate challenges.