ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Employees Share Stories and Activities Focused on Disability Awareness

Oct 13, 2022 9:30 AM ET

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Aramark is highlighting stories from Cashmere & other members of THRIVE, the company’s employee resource group (ERG) whose mission is to advance awareness and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Talk: ESG for SMEs, Startups, and Unicorns

Oct 13, 2022 9:30 AM ET

This week ESG Talk is chatting about how startups and small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in our global economy and how they can engage in ESG moving forward. Host Mandi McReynolds shares three fundamental principles for startups and SMEs to consider when incorporating ESG into their business strategies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MacKenzie Scott $15m Gift to VisionSpring Will Help Unlock $1 Billion in Income for Agricultural Workers and Artisans

Oct 13, 2022 9:15 AM ET

VisionSpring's $70 million initiative, Livelihoods in Focus, will correct the vision of >6 million low-income tea, coffee, cocoa and artisan workers by 2030, unlocking >$1 billion in earning potential in India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda.

Diversity & Inclusion

How a New Black-Owned Tech Ecosystem Is Taking Shape in Tulsa

Oct 12, 2022 6:00 PM ET

More than 1,700 miles away from Silicon Valley, Tyrance Billingsley II is leading the charge to create a new, global technology hub in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Events, Media & Communications

The World Environment Center Presents The Clean Tech Fair

Oct 12, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Join the World Environment Center for this three day event on innovating clean technology with business partners from around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

AB Announces Erin Bigley as Chief Responsibility Officer

Oct 12, 2022 3:45 PM ET

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) and AllianceBernstein L.P, a leading global investment management and research firm, announced today Erin Bigley has been named as the firm's Chief Responsibility Officer.

Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Ways Benevity Can Help Businesses During Uncertain Times

Oct 12, 2022 2:00 PM ET

With economic uncertainty looming, companies may be considering recession preparation measures and discussing which investments will deliver enough impact to help solve their business challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: A Message From...

Oct 12, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Our collective industry must recognize that we impact the environment with every travel experience we sell. At the same time, travel is one of the biggest economic drivers for many communities throughout the world; we must ensure the future of travel for generations to come.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thank You Tokyo! Event To Recognise Those Behind Tokyo 2020's Success

Oct 12, 2022 1:40 PM ET

A series of sports initiations and a commemorative ceremony taking place in Tokyo on Sunday 16 October 2022 will mark the end of the one-year anniversary of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Impact of Kohler's Latino/a/x Associates: Samia Ramos

Oct 12, 2022 1:30 PM ET

What do you look for in a potential employer? For Samia Ramos, it’s state-of-the-art products, market-leading innovation, and most importantly, a commitment to diversity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Celebrates 'ENERGY STAR Day' With Efficiency Home Upgrades

Oct 12, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Commemorating “ENERGY STAR® Day” 2022, LG Electronics USA once again joined forces with Lowe’s and Rebuilding Together to help a deserving local family with energy efficiency upgrades using ENERGY STAR certified LG home appliances.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Governance: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance at International Paper

Oct 12, 2022 12:50 PM ET

Environmental, social and governance considerations (ESG) are incorporated into our everyday processes to help ensure that we track, analyze and address risks, and operate responsibly and sustainably.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating

Oct 12, 2022 12:00 PM ET

EcoVadis—a provider of business sustainability ratings with a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies—has raised its rating of Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) to Gold, placing Rockwell in the top 5% of all companies reviewed.

Diversity & Inclusion

LATINA Style Inc. Recognized Aflac as One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas To Work for in the U.S. for the 23rd Time

Oct 12, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Aflac has been named to the 2022 LATINA Style 50 Report — The 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. The insurer landed at No. 16 on the prestigious list, considered the most respected evaluation of corporate America's career advancement opportunities for Latinas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Receives 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Recognition

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its Breaktor® circuit protection technology was named a 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at the awards ceremony on Sept. 19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG's LA Galaxy Surprises Carson High School Soccer Team With Equipment and Check Donation

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq OneReport Receives the First GRI Certification for New ESG Reporting Standards

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Nasdaq OneReport, an ESG reporting software that helps clients efficiently navigate and publish their ESG data to various stakeholders, is the first to receive GRI Certification for the revised Universal Standards released in the fall of 2021.

Education

Application Period Opens for $1.5 Million Edison Scholars Program

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

High school seniors with big dreams who want to make a difference in the world through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to become Edison Scholars.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T. Rowe Price Collaborates With Climate Vault to Neutralize Carbon Footprint of Employee Business Travel

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

To neutralize its associates’ business travel emissions, the firm has begun a collaboration with Climate Vault, a nonprofit that, on T. Rowe Price’s behalf, will purchase and “vault” carbon allowances from government-regulated “cap and trade” compliance markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Foundation Does Some Finger Lickin' Good by Awarding Half a Million Dollars to 50 Community Non-profits

Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

KFC restaurants nominated non-profits across the country to receive grants to make projects on their wish list come true through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry

Oct 12, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Consumers expect the right quality, at the right value, with the right care for the environment. Every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

3M Honors Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

Oct 12, 2022 10:45 AM ET

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories and diversity of the American Latino community.

Education

The Country Music Association Partners With Discovery Education To Launch Impactful New STEAM Program for Students and Educators

Oct 12, 2022 10:45 AM ET

The Country Music Association—the premier membership trade association of the Country Music industry—and Discovery Education—the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place

Energy

Energy Star Day: Tips for Saving Energy at Home

Oct 12, 2022 10:45 AM ET

Higher fuel and electricity prices don’t have to turn into higher energy bills. Take low or no cost steps to use less energy. When replacing old equipment or upgrading your home, look for the ENERGY STAR label.

Diversity & Inclusion

Latino Representation in Video Content Drives Bingeability

Oct 12, 2022 10:30 AM ET

The importance of representation in media can’t be overstated. Among Hispanics, for example, 56% say they’re more likely to watch content when it features someone from their identity group.