ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Successfully Pivots Career from Admin to Supply Chain Technician

May 4, 2021 3:20 PM ET

When Omayra Serrano moved from New York City to Dayton, a mid-sized city in Ohio, to be closer to her family, she thought she would continue working in the field of administration. But, an unexpected opportunity — and a leap of faith on Omayra’s part — turned into a new career pathway at our Dayton Mixing Center.

Energy

La-Z-Boy Signs Long-Term Renewable Energy Deal

May 4, 2021 3:05 PM ET

La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in residential furniture, has finalized a 10-year resource-backed virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA), extending through the end of 2030, with AEP Energy Partners, a competitive energy subsidiary of American Electric Power.

Environment

LA Galaxy and TreePeople Team Up to Plant Trees in Watts, Los Angeles in Celebration of Earth Month

May 4, 2021 3:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with TreePeople to plant trees in Watts, Los Angeles in celebration of Earth Month on Thursday, April 29.

Innovation & Technology

Intelligent Locations: Using Bluetooth Low Energy for Contact Tracing and Hospital Asset Tracking

May 4, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Where is ‘Indoor GPS’ when you need it? Imagine being able to accurately locate each and every piece of equipment down to about a cubic foot in a facility. Imagine being able to accurately track each one of your patients in real-time in this COVID-19 hot environment.

Media & Communications

Celebrating Climate Week & Earth Day 2021 - Global Leaders Gather in “Climate Summit” Hosted by the U.S. - Kumbaya for Paris Agreement Goals Refresh

May 4, 2021 2:30 PM ET

A highlight of the numerous celebrations of the 2021 Climate Week / Earth Day around the world was the hosting of a “global summit” of leaders from 40 nations and sub-governments, the investment community, the corporate community, NGOs, and advocates, the E.U., multilateral organizations, indigenous communities, and others – hosted by the United States of America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Emily Pachuta and Olga Sudvarg Named Global Data Power Women

May 4, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Congratulations to Emily Pachuta, Chief Marketing and Analytics Officer in the Americas and Olga Sudvarg, Global Head of Data Advisory Services and Chief Operating Officer for Data for being recognized as CDO Magazine's Global Data Power Women 2021.

Environment

Moody's 2020 TCFD Report Highlights Climate Action Progress

May 4, 2021 2:10 PM ET

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today published its 2020 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, highlighting the Company’s commitment to climate action, and reaffirming its support for more consistent and comparable sustainability disclosures.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About TCFD

May 4, 2021 2:05 PM ET

With increasing number of companies now disclosing their climate-related risks and opportunities in alignment with the TCFD recommendations, a team of WSP experts recently issued a study assessing how firms are approaching such disclosures and how they can be enhanced to bring added value.

Green Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation, Technologies Added and Sustainder Partnership to Build Smart Lighting Highlighted in BBC StoryWorks Video

May 4, 2021 1:40 PM ET

Rockwell Automation, along with Dutch partners Sustainder and Technologies Added, are featured in a BBC StoryWorks video highlighting the companies’ collaboration to build more sustainable lighting in a smart factory setting.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning: Sustainable Innovation to Expand Our Product Handprint

May 4, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Over the last ten years, we’ve done a great deal to develop innovative products that make the world a better place.

Innovation & Technology

How Technology Is Driving A Sustainable Future

May 4, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Overcoming the engineering challenges of high performance, interoperability and security is critical to delivering next-generation solutions for decreasing emissions, minimizing waste and preventing pollution.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Expands Regenerative Leather Offerings, Sets Out to Build World's First Regenerative Rubber Supply System for Footwear

May 4, 2021 12:55 PM ET

On the heels of Earth Day, Timberland announces important advancements in its regenerative agriculture efforts, working toward a vision for Timberland® products to have a net positive impact on Nature by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Refugee to R&D: Henkel Celebrates Pamela Lam’s Leadership Journey

May 4, 2021 12:45 PM ET

The courageous journey Pamela Lam began all those years ago has led to a life of leadership in science, innovation and inclusion — her own American dream.

Health & Healthcare

The Future of Testing and Care: Broader Access

May 4, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Abbott’s Andrea Wainer sat down with Aspen Institute at Aspen Ideas Health to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the importance of access and affordability for the future of testing and healthcare.

Environment

Principal Financial Group Announces Strides in Decreasing Carbon Emissions

May 4, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

WEC Energy Group Sets Industry-Leading Environmental Goals

May 4, 2021 12:00 PM ET

WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) unveiled aggressive new carbon dioxide and methane reduction goals this week.

Events, Media & Communications

Alkermes to Showcase Data From Psychiatry Portfolio at Upcoming Scientific Conferences Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) recently announced plans to present clinical data and outcomes research from its psychiatry portfolio at three scientific conferences during Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

John Deere Named a Winner of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards for the Rayuwa Project in Nigeria

May 4, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Fast Company selects PYXERA Global partner John Deere as winner of the CSR Award for its 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards in recognition of the Rayuwa project. Rayuwa is launched with John Deere, PYXERA Global and smallholder farm families in Nigeria.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

American Doubles Cold Chain Capabilities, More Flight Options

May 4, 2021 11:40 AM ET

As the world continues to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this expansion will further support the airline's already important role in distributing temperature-critical cargo like vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other life science products.

Environment

The ESG Evolution: How (and Why) Two Tech Companies Are Tackling ESG

May 4, 2021 11:10 AM ET

In our webinar hosted by Carolyn Clemmens, Senior Sustainability Project Manager with Antea Group, two guest speakers took a deep dive into how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics are emerging in the tech industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Planet Water Foundation and The Starbucks Foundation Extend Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Access to Communities Across Eight Countries

May 4, 2021 11:00 AM ET

With the partnership entering its 11th year, the two orgs have committed to deliver community-level clean water projects across 8 countries in 2021, reaching a combined total of 18k people in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Environment

Sourcing to Protect Pollinators, Merchants Move Toward a Greener Future

May 4, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Restoring pollinator habitats is key to feeding the future in a greener, more sustainable way. Walmart and its merchants are improving and expanding pollinator habitats while minimizing the use of pesticides that can harm pollinators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Backs Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts

May 4, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has welcomed that the European Commission is maintaining its ambition to achieve progress in corporate transparency on sustainability impacts, following publication of the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: Securing the Future of Food Safety Auditors

May 4, 2021 10:50 AM ET

In this episode, host Linda Okpala speaks to GFSI Senior Technical Manager Marie-Claude Quentin on the latest public consultation from the GFSI.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named to LinkedIn's 'Top Companies' List for 2021

May 4, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Comcast NCBUniversal ranked among the top 20 companies this year on LinkedIn's 2021 'Top Companies' list, honored for the fourth time because of its commitment to employee growth and development.