ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Partners With The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

Mar 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: Meet Marlita

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Marlita Tenorio Gonzales runs a sportswear business in the Peruvian capital of Lima.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3Mers Providing Shelter, Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

A roof over their heads.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microbusinesses Are the Engine of the British Economy

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy. When they thrive, we all thrive.

Energy

Green Hydrogen Picks Up Momentum

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Although buzz is building for green hydrogen – aka hydrogen produced through electrolysis powered by 100-percent renewable energy – today’s infrastructure doesn’t yet support wide-scale adoption.

Innovation & Technology

Beth Kanter on the Promise of Smart Tech for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Beth Kanter shares insights on real-world innovation, nonprofit capacity building, and her & Allison Fine's new book, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World," in an interview with skilled volunteering leader Common Impact.

Health & Healthcare

Protecting Our Wellbeing at Work When the World Is Overwhelming

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Covid restrictions are being relaxed around the world. Masks are slowing coming off and face to face interactions seem real again.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Making Sense of ESG-Labeled Bonds

Mar 30, 2022 9:55 AM ET

We’re optimistic that securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds will help create a better, more sustainable world. And investors are just as eager to buy these bonds.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech's Hampton Roads, Virginia, Office Exemplifies the Company's Spirit of Giving

Mar 30, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Norfolk office in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area exemplifies the company’s spirit of giving by organizing and volunteering for multiple opportunities to support our environment and the local community.

Events, Media & Communications

Dine Out to Give Back on Thursday, April 28

Mar 30, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Cubed's ESG Platform Launches New Tools to Tackle Greenwashing and Regulatory Reporting

Mar 30, 2022 4:00 AM ET

Impact Cubed, a leading provider of ESG data and sustainable investment solutions, has launched new tools on its automated platform so investors can see into fund holdings, measure impact, and report to regulators.

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces New Members for March 2022

Mar 29, 2022 6:30 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: Contributing Factors Into the Skyrocketing Drug Misuse Epidemic in the US

Mar 29, 2022 5:45 PM ET

Join our webinar to find out more about the factors leading to the significant surge in overdose deaths and the barriers health professionals face in monitoring and intervening with patients at risk for drug misuse.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial Supports Local Communities by Donating Tablet Computers

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Following CNH Industrial’s recent Capital Markets Day held in Miami, Florida, the company implemented a number of initiatives in order to make the event as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eat, Play, Love With Ella's Kitchen

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

“Don’t play with your food” may be a phrase you heard as a child, or perhaps have said to your own children. As it turns out, children really should be playing with their food.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington Unveils First 'Digital Equity Bus'

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

The Digital Equity Bus allows Evergreen Goodwill to extend its mission to reach even more people. Designed in partnership with Black & Veatch, the mobile classroom spans 36 feet in length and features workstations for students and instructors.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Go! Grab That Roadmap to Move Well-being from Talk to Walk

Mar 29, 2022 4:45 PM ET

Leaders who believe in the power of well-being of their workforce are positioning their organizations for success because sustainable well-being underpins sustainable business performance.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Food Safety Initiative Calls for Faster Action on Sustainable Development Goals

Mar 29, 2022 4:00 PM ET

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) today launches a campaign to collate the views of the food safety community on the action needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals linked to food safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Supports the People of Ukraine Alongside UNICEF

Mar 29, 2022 3:20 PM ET

Throughout March, the funds collected in flight by our flight attendants and online through American’s partnership with UNICEF USA's Change for Good® program will be directed to the humanitarian response in Ukraine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Join the Principal® Innovation Challenge Hackathon

Mar 29, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Join our Innovation Challenge Hackathon - where our goal is to help connect SMBs with each other, but also with Principal®, through virtual communities!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Earns a Spot on Fast Company's 2022 Most Innovative Companies List

Mar 29, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Innovation has always been at the heart of Johnson & Johnson’s mission to change the trajectory of human health around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

The 3 Trends Shaping ESG Reporting In Finance In 2022

Mar 29, 2022 2:45 PM ET

The finance sector has been watching environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues for years, particularly the gradual progress towards higher expectations from stakeholders and the general public, as well as more defined regulations and standards coming from governments and regulatory bodies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DuPont Funds Groundwater Treatment Solution for Rural South African Community

Mar 29, 2022 2:30 PM ET

In celebration of World Water Day, DuPont announced a partnership with Kusini Water, the City of Mbombela Municipality and the U.S. Embassy on a new project that will leverage solar power to extract and purify groundwater in the rural community of Cairn site farm in South Africa.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Celebrates Resilient, Passionate and Intelligent Women

Mar 29, 2022 2:30 PM ET

In the 1920s, our electric sink saleswomen pioneered a new market & product line. A century later, our Builder Channel Sales team continues the tradition of connecting customers with Kohler products to meet their needs & exceed their expectations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Talent Development

Mar 29, 2022 2:00 PM ET

We prioritize training and development that keeps our engineers aligned with technology evolutions in our industry and ramps up their skills in relevant domains.