ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Citizen Philanthropy in Action: The Armenia Giving Network Reflects on a Year of Group Service Learning Activities

Dec 2, 2021 8:00 AM ET

VMware’s culture of service is a key pillar of the equity outcomes of VMware’s 2030 Agenda, as Citizen Philanthropy provides equal access to VMware’s charitable resources for all VMware people around the world.

Environment

U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund Recognized for Advancing Climate-smart Agriculture

Dec 2, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today that the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) has been recognized as an Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Innovation Sprint Partner.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cerro Verde Receives Two International Awards for Endangered Species Conservation

Dec 2, 2021 7:55 AM ET

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recently gave two international awards to the Biodiversity Management Program of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Fosters Internal Talent With Cross-Functional Mentorship Program

Dec 1, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial just wrapped up its first cross-functional Mentorship Program which was a rewarding and successful endeavor for both its mentors and mentees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An Interview With Deedmob's Founder and CEO

Dec 1, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Read part 2 of the 3-part series in partnership with the RW Institute and their recent launch of the Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review - The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An interview with Deedmob's Founder and CEO.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Sets Target to Be One-stop-shop for Sustainability Data

Dec 1, 2021 2:50 PM ET

The last major independent data provider has set its sights on being the financial industry’s first port of call for ESG information.

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water: A Key to Unlocking Numerous Goals for Sustainable Development

Dec 1, 2021 2:20 PM ET

DuPont's clean water pillar to innovation and sustainable strategy, as well as the New Water Optimization Index offers optimism and actions for cities worldwide to make headway on SDG goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Decoding Sustainability Initiatives: Your 5 Minute Guide on Sustainability Practices

Dec 1, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Native American Network: Honoring History, Leading With Love

Dec 1, 2021 2:00 PM ET

During Native American Heritage Month, P&G celebrates the rich traditions and histories of our Native American employees by highlighting how they Lead with Love to improve life for tribal citizens.

Social Impact & Volunteering

YouGiveGoods Is Stocked and Ready for the 2021 Holiday Giving Season

Dec 1, 2021 2:00 PM ET

YouGiveGoods,the e-commerce platform that enables comoanies, groups and individuals to run virtual drives to raise brand-new items for nonprofits, kicks off the holiday giving season stocked and ready to deliver support to nonprofits across the U.S.

Environment

Nick Martin, ESG Advisory Services Lead, Antea Group USA, Named to 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honoree List

Dec 1, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Antea Group announced that Nick Martin, Senior Consultant and ESG Advisory Services Lead, has been named to the 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Logitech Donates $100,000 to Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation

Dec 1, 2021 1:30 PM ET

GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index provides recommendations for the industry at large and reports on LGBTQ user safety across social platforms that include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LG Experience Happiness Program Shares Five Daily Activities to Foster Employee Mental Wellness

Dec 1, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Amid the current “Great Resignation,” employers are expected to provide workplace environments and culture that encourages a healthy work/life balance and wellbeing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Closing the Loop on Packaging Waste

Dec 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by Ségolène Challe, Plastic Packaging Manager to Carrefour to hear more about the company’s work on returnable packaging

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Store Transfer Program Helps California Military Spouse Move Jobs to Maryland

Dec 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Jessica Murchison is many things: U.S. Navy veteran, military spouse and mother

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Workivians Give Back!

Dec 1, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Each year Workivians worldwide receive 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off to give back to the communities where they live and work. From Denver to Amsterdam, watch this video to see them in action!

Environment

Longleaf Landowner Spotlight Series - North Carolina Sandhills Edition

Dec 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Longleaf pine restoration utilizes a variety of strategies from reforestation (i.e. planting) where longleaf is absent to stand improvement activities where at least some longleaf remains. In order to achieve longleaf's characteristic open, park-like structure, tree thinning, and prescribed burning are essential management tools.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Makes $150,000 Investment in United Way of Summit & Medina To Benefit Akron Public Schools

Dec 1, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The KeyBank Foundation is providing a $150,000 grant to United Way of Summit & Medina. The grant will provide support and the delivery of wraparound services within the Family Resource Center of the Robinson CLC Akron Public School.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Innovations to Improve Financial Security and Expand Economic Opportunity

Dec 1, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Working together, government, industry and the civic sector can help rewire economic systems to ensure inclusion and equity while realizing growth that benefits people and the planet.

Environment

NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Blue Carbon Conservation Program and Infrastructure Investments for Indigenous Community in Sonora, Mexico

Dec 1, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee has awarded a $100,000 grant to Ducks Unlimited to support efforts of its sister organization, Ducks Unlimited de México A.C. (DUMAC), to improve infrastructure and conserve blue carbon in México.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Partners With Arizona Company to Expand Battery Portfolio

Dec 1, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Cummins Inc. is furthering its battery technology portfolio by entering into an agreement with the Sion Power Corporation, a leading developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology.

Education

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

Dec 1, 2021 9:15 AM ET

To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Dec 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Over the past few weeks, FedEx team members nominated and then voted for their favorite nonprofit in the FedEx Cares 2021 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. Now the votes have been counted, and FedEx is excited to announce this year’s winners!

Diversity & Inclusion

From Pause to Pride: A Mother's Journey

Dec 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Valencia Foster is a Senior Manager in Marketing and a Biogen employee of 18 years. Her son Miles came to her when he was 15 and told her he is bisexual. Valencia reflects on her journey toward acceptance and ultimately to LGBTQ ally and advocate.

Education

C-CAP Selects T. Rowe Price for New College-Savings & Financial Education Programs

Dec 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) announced a broad partnership with T. Rowe Price to open 529 accounts within the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan, the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan, and Alaska 529.