ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Duke Energy Partners With Nest Renew From Google on Innovative Solutions

Oct 19, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Duke Energy is partnering with Nest Renew from Google, a service for compatible Nest thermostats that makes it easier to participate in energy programs that save energy and support a clean energy future.

Innovation & Technology

Subaru Sees Its Way to Award-Winning Vehicles

Oct 19, 2021 10:10 AM ET

In a marketplace brimming with innovative cars that are noted for their reliability and technology, it is hard to get noticed, let alone be recognized for leadership.

Health & Healthcare

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Commemorate Red Ribbon Week With No-Cost Resources to Support Student Health & Wellbeing

Oct 19, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – highlights resources supporting students, educators, and families

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Risky Business: Sustainability Is Central to Mitigating Risk

Oct 19, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Enterprise risk management is more relevant than ever, as companies respond to global challenges, such as the pandemic and climate crisis. Understanding sustainability impacts - and risks - is coming to the fore as never before.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Leader Cheryl Mickel Honored by the Network Journal As One of Its “25 Influential Black Women in Business”

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Cheryl Mickel, head of U.S. Taxable Low Duration and portfolio manager in the Fixed Income Division at T. Rowe Price Associates, is among The Network Journal’s 2021 list of 25 Influential Black Women in Business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch: Food, Beverage Companies Increasingly Eye Sustainability to Improve Operations, Bottom Line

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

As consumers and investors demand a greater focus on sustainability, a new report finds the food and beverage industry setting more aggressive sustainability goals but still deferential to the bottom line.

Health & Healthcare

My Special Aflac Duck Arrives in Northern Ireland

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Aflac Northern Ireland, a subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated, has joined forces with the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity to help provide comfort to local children diagnosed with cancer

Research, Reports & Publications

Tork: On a Mission to Take Back Paper Hand Towels

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Paper hand towels remain the most hygienic method of drying hands. Yet, they remain an untapped resource when it comes to recycling and recovering paper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E21: Melissa Madzel, Koya Partners

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Danielle Holly speaks with Melissa Madzel, Managing Director, Equity Initiatives, at Koya Partners about nonprofit turnover and retention, workforce disruptions, and how the growing focus on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) is changing hiring.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Study Shows Persistent Credit Myths Contribute to Hardworking Americans' Limited Access to Affordable Credit

Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Oportun today shared the results of a new survey that found while many Americans depend on credit cards, a limited understanding of how to properly obtain and manage cards could impede their access to more affordable credit options.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Appliance Donation Aids Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency in Their Mission To Support Those in Need

Oct 19, 2021 9:45 AM ET

"We received a call from Whirlpool Corporation wanting to know if we were interested in doing an appliance donation for some of our clients that are low-income,” said Yvonne Vidt of Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency. “I said absolutely!”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Skills-Based Volunteers Join Nonprofit Organizations Addressing Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention

Oct 19, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Today, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Common Impact and The Allstate Foundation are collaborating on a day of service focused on increasing domestic violence awareness and prevention through local nonprofits.

Environment

How Do You Keep Hope Amid the Climate Crisis?

Oct 19, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Katharine Hayhoe recently spoke toGlobal Citizen about the major themes of her book, the importance of hope, and what everyday people can do to protect the environment.

Energy

Cognizant Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2030

Oct 19, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it will achieve net zero emissions by 2030, a new milestone set out as part of the company’s ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda to become a more sustainable business.

Events, Media & Communications

The National Diversity Council Honors the Legacy of General Colin Powell, the First Black U.S. Secretary of State

Oct 18, 2021 7:00 PM ET

The National Diversity Council (NDC) honors the legacy of General Colin Powell, the first Black United States (U.S.) Secretary of State, under the George W. Bush Administration (2001-2005)

Energy

Illumina Commits to 100 Percent Clean, Renewable Energy from San Diego Community Power

Oct 18, 2021 6:15 PM ET

San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program, today announced Illumina’s (NASDAQ: ILMN) decision to opt-up to SDCP’s Power100 service tier.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Medtronic Makes Bold ESG Commitments at Inaugural Investor Briefing

Oct 18, 2021 5:30 PM ET

In its first-ever ESG Investor Briefing, Medtronic announced new ESG targets on key sustainability focus areas and highlighted advancements in environmental sustainability, people and communities, patient safety and product quality, and corporate governance.

Health & Healthcare

6 Global Trends Critical to Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 18, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Merck recently hosted an expert panel of patient advocacy leaders from around the world to discuss shifts in health care and the impact on patients during the next phases of the pandemic. Special Report: COVID-19 and the Patient Perspective summarizes the panel conversation.

Innovation & Technology

MTM Tecnologia Expands Free Mobile App To Facilitate Safe Blood Donations Across Brazil

Oct 18, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The app, which was developed with the backing and support of Qualcomm, began in support of the Green & Yellow Blood Project, an initiative by a group of Brazilian organizations to encourage safe donations during the global health crisis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Community

Oct 18, 2021 3:50 PM ET

At Enbridge, our values of safety, integrity, respect and inclusion are central to how we do business. By living our values, we can enrich communities, advance Indigenous reconciliation, and build bridges to a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Could a Bank's $20 Million Investment Add Up to Better Days for South Chicago?

Oct 18, 2021 3:20 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank will be making a three-year, $20 million investment in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating an Organizational 'Ecosystem' for Effective Asset Management

Oct 18, 2021 3:20 PM ET

Successful programs make asset management a permanent part of day-to-day activities and have fully committed senior leadership, allowing the organization to stay focused, even during times when funding and resources may be constrained.

Innovation & Technology

This Tool Teaches Children and Families to #BeCyberSmart

Oct 18, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Through the PTA Connected initiative and with The Smart Talk tool, Kim Allman explains how families have the resources to make Cyber Safety easy and to end cyberbullying for good.

Diversity & Inclusion

Communities of Color Hit Hardest by COVID-19 and Lack Trust in Healthcare

Oct 18, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

FedEx Teams Up With Aurora and PACCAR to Test Autonomous Linehaul Technology

Oct 18, 2021 2:20 PM ET

FedEx recently announced it will kick off a collaboration with Aurora and PACCAR to test Aurora’s autonomous driving technology in PACCAR state-of-the-art Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) equipped trucks within FedEx linehaul trucking operations.