ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Oct 14, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Oct 14, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Addressing Housing Affordability With Access to Homeownership

Oct 14, 2021 11:10 AM ET

Affordable homeownership is not the capstone of economic well-being, it is the cornerstone. Here is how we make it happen...

Energy

5G Energy Consumption: What's the Impact of 5G NR in Real Networks?

Oct 14, 2021 11:05 AM ET

The ultra-lean design of 5G NR can drastically decrease network-energy consumption compared to any previous cellular standard, including 4G LTE.

Environment

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

Oct 14, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Distinguished University Forests and Unique Innovator of FSC-Certified Cutlery, Among FSC® Leadership Award Winners

Oct 14, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Third-party sustainability certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce award winners of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) 2021 Leadership Awards, which recognizes excellence in responsible forestry and the use of FSC certified products. Among 21 winners are three SCS certified organizations – Yale Forests, Swanton Pacific Ranch, and Ecotensil.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight Employee Reflects on Hispanic Contributions Throughout History During Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 14, 2021 10:35 AM ET

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employee Sal Varela reflects on Hispanic contributions throughout history.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation Launch New Little Neighbors Resources to Help Children and Families Build Strong, Caring Communities

Oct 14, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation are launching Little Neighbors: Building a Better World Together, new bilingual resources featuring beloved Sesame Street friends to support young children and their families in building happy, healthy futures for their neighborhoods and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GoDaddy's New Season of “Made in America” Highlights Phoenix Entrepreneurs' Journey of Struggles and Success

Oct 14, 2021 10:05 AM ET

GoDaddy has launched the third season of its award-winning series: Made in America. This series raises awareness about entrepreneur challenges, showcases those successfully making their way, and shines a light on inclusive entrepreneurship.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Northeast With the Appointment of Franz Hewitt

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Franz Hewitt as a relationship manager to expand its community development lending and investment activity in the Northeast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team BMS Moves for Minutes to Benefit Special Olympics

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Bristol Myers Squibb will donate $1 million to Special Olympics as part of the company’s global workforce charity event, BMS for Community.

Environment

Recycle Week: How Our Comcast Employees Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Comcast believes in protecting the environment where our customers and employees live and work—it’s one of the company’s key commitments—so we have a sustainable planet now and in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

Oct 14, 2021 9:45 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

Environment

Eliminating the 'Paper Trail'

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

A pilot program at Whirlpool Corporation is taking thousands of pages of literature that has traditionally been included in packaging for its products

Innovation & Technology

5 Ways That Cisco is Doing Its Part to #BeCyberSmart

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Cisco supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month as it continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in the United States and other nations around the world.

Energy

Virtual Power Plants: Energy for Your Home and the Grid

Oct 14, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

Oct 14, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Chevron U.S.A., and Gevo, Inc. announce a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry.

Sustainable Development Goals

Divine Chocolate Launches New Branding to Highlight Best-in-Class Ethical and Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing

Oct 14, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Fairtrade America is pleased to announce that its long-time partner, Divine Chocolate, has unveiled a fresh new look that highlights the chocolate maker’s social mission to empower farmers and consumers

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 59 Community First Grants to Support More Equitable and Sustainable Local Food Systems

Oct 14, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that this fall it will award 59 Community First Grants to locally led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Oct 14, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers 2021.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus

Oct 14, 2021 7:00 AM ET

BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line, reviva, offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that utilize Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester.

Innovation & Technology

Acer Expands Lineup of Eco-friendly Vero Products

Oct 13, 2021 8:45 PM ET

As sustainability concerns not only how a product is made but what becomes of it, Acer’s Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and ultimately increasing the devices’ lifespans.

Diversity & Inclusion

SCE Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 13, 2021 5:55 PM ET

Today, Barajas is the founder and CEO of Conexion Inc., an executive mentoring program that helps organizations become more diverse.

Environment

Proposed Rule Would Bring More Sustainable Investing Options to More Than 100 Million Workers

Oct 13, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Ceres applauds a proposed rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would open the way for the sponsors of retirement funds to include more sustainable options in their retirement saving plans.

Innovation & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Fourth Annual Maker Month With “Thank A Maker” Theme To Show Gratitude To Skilled Trade Workers

Oct 13, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Maker Month is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker’s environmental social and governance (ESG) program and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.