ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Celebrates World Rivers Day

Sep 27, 2021 8:45 AM ET

Former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once compared the world’s forests to being the “lungs of our land” as trees provide us all with clean, breathable air.

Environment

During Climate Week, Ralph Lauren Reaffirms Its Commitment to Achieve Net Zero

Sep 24, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Today, we face a climate crisis, and we know ambitious near-term action to decarbonize our operations and value chain should be matched with long-term ambition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interview with Author Kristin Meekhof

Sep 24, 2021 5:05 PM ET

Kristin Meekof is the author of A Widow’s Guide to Healing, who after meeting microcredit clients in New York, is donating $1 per book sold to alleviate poverty through Whole Planet Foundation. Here’s why.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CNH Industrial Logistics Center in Sorocaba, Brazil, Awarded Bronze in World Class Logistics Program

Sep 24, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial’s Parts Logistics Centre, located in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo State, in the southwest of Brazil, was awarded a Bronze Medal in the World Class Logistics Program (WCL).

Health & Healthcare

On World Cancer Research Day, Illumina Highlights the Transformative Power of Genomics

Sep 24, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Cancer is a devastating disease that is quickly becoming the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2020, there were nearly 10 million cancer deaths around the globe.

Events, Media & Communications

Proudly Supporting Global Citizen Live: Defend the Planet. Defeat Poverty

Sep 24, 2021 3:00 PM ET

On September 25th, we’re proud to be joining Global Citizen for Global Citizen Live, a broadcast and streaming event to unite the world to defend the planet and defeat poverty.

Environment

Kimberly-Clark's Manufacturing Facility in Spain Reduces Direct Carbon Emissions by 40%

Sep 24, 2021 2:00 PM ET

At Kimberly-Clark's Salamanca manufacturing facility in western Spain, the recent installation of a biomass boiler will lower natural gas consumption at the facility by 40% and reduce direct carbon emissions by 40%

Research, Reports & Publications

Our Journey to Better

Sep 24, 2021 12:30 PM ET

When we look back on the year 2020, not only are we going to remember it for the extraordinary events that took place, but also because it was a pivotal turning point for corporate action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Better Libraries, Better Communities: IWBI's Jason Hartke Sits Down With U.S. Sen. Jack Reed

Sep 24, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Through policy and partnership, IWBI has supported priority sectors, such as schools, senior and assisted living facilities, public sector buildings and affordable housing, where health and well-being strategies and features found in the WELL Building Standard (WELL) can reach and benefit those most in need. Libraries are one of those priority sectors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Raise More Than $150,000 for Hydrocephalus Association and Kings Care Foundation at Annual LA Kings 5K in Redondo Beach, Calif.

Sep 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings recently raised more than $150,000 for the Kings Care Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association, an organization dedicated to providing support and education to individuals, families and medical professionals dealing with the complex issue of hydrocephalus – a neurological condition that affects over 1 million Americans, at the annual LA Kings 5K on Sept. 18.

Energy

Ørsted and Williams Join Forces to Explore Clean Energy Opportunities in the US

Sep 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As part of this agreement, the parties are exploring a large-scale wind energy, electrolysis, and synthetic gas-via-methanation co-development in western Wyoming where Williams owns significant land area and natural gas infrastructure.

Innovation & Technology

Thinkabit Lab Inventions: COVID-19 Response - Part 1

Sep 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In 2020, everyday life was suddenly impacted by COVID-19. Students, naturally observant, were drawn to the pandemic-related problems and inspired to invent relevant and highly valued solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Us at the Future of Climate Action Event

Sep 24, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Australian Cadbury Dairy Milk Blocks to Be Available in Recycled Soft Plastic Packaging

Sep 24, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Cadbury’s owner US firm Mondelez International said it had sourced the equivalent of 30% of the plastic needed to wrap the brand’s famous blocks from recycled sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Oportun Extends a $2 Million Low-Interest Loan to Help Other Community Development Financial Institutions Advance Financial Inclusion

Sep 24, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Oportun Financial Corporation announced it is extending a $2 million low-interest loan to the Opportunity Finance Network, used to make loans to other Community Development Financial Institutions serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Trades Training Facility in Orlando Expands Path to Pro Program

Sep 24, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The Home Depot Foundation’s nonprofit partner, The Home Builders Institute (HBI), has announced the official opening of its new Orlando-based facility for training people for jobs in construction

Green Infrastructure

Introducing the Porter Novelli Focus: Business Action for Climate Crisis

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Today, we launch the fourth installment in Porter Novelli’s Focus series that explores American perceptions on business responsibility to solve for the climate crisis – and how individuals are willing to support companies that lead with action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving Our Workflow: Georgia-Pacific Mill Reduces Water Use by 40% in 10 Weeks

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“This project showed the possibilities of what you could do with the water that you already have and not having to add fresh water to it. I believe we can reduce it even more,” he says.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leveling up Girl's Tech Skills Today to Become Tomorrow's Leaders

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Want to change the world? The tech world, that is. Support the skills and interests of middle and high school girls!

Innovation & Technology

ArcelorMittal for a Sustainable Future with Schneider Electric

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Schneider Electric helps ArcelorMittal modernize its electrical installation in a sustainable way while improving safety, energy efficiency, and productivity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

"That has caused some to go back to the drawing board, while others realize the current operational footprint near an EJ or sensitive community may not be sustainable,” says Sara Mochrie, vice president and environment market director, energy at design firm WSP USA.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Accelerates Work on Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

Sep 24, 2021 9:40 AM ET

Based on next generation platforms, the goal for the new hydrogen engines is to achieve zero carbon emissions, and enhanced power density and improved thermal efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of the SDGs

Sep 24, 2021 9:15 AM ET

In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Environment

Fifth Third Appoints Michele Mullins Climate Risk Officer; Role Reflects Bank's Commitment to Managing Climate Change Risk

Sep 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Her responsibilities include benchmarking with peer firms and ensuring Fifth Third remains aligned with industry trends, including the Bank’s efforts around publishing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Sep 23, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.