ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Teresa White Reflects on Ways Aflac Has Let Actions Speak Louder Than Words in the Continued Fight for Fairness

Aug 26, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Teresa White, President of Aflac US, reflects on ways Aflac has let our actions speak louder than our words by developing sustainable, strategic solutions over the past year in our continued fight for fairness.

Health & Healthcare

WaterScope: Meet the Team Using Machine Learning To Ensure Water Is Safe To Drink

Aug 26, 2021 9:45 AM ET

When Alexander Patto, Nalin Patel, Tianheng Zhao, and Richard Bowman joined a water purifier project at Cambridge University, they were tasked with answering the question, “How do you tell whether the water is pure?” They realized quickly that the process around testing the microbiology of water hadn’t changed in over 30 years.

Innovation & Technology

How to Close the Digital Divide in the U.S.

Aug 26, 2021 9:45 AM ET

America appears to be taking bold action on fixing its fraying infrastructure. President Joe Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan contains a $65 billion budget spread over eight years to close the gaps in the digital infrastructure.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Issues Corporate Responsibility, Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure Reports

Aug 26, 2021 9:00 AM ET

PNC’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, What Makes Us Different Makes Us Stronger, is now available on pnc.com/csr, as is the company’s inaugural Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Environment

During World Water Week 2021, Ralph Lauren Reaffirms Commitment to Water Stewardship

Aug 25, 2021 6:30 PM ET

Freshwater is an essential resource for people and wildlife, and a foundation for healthy ecosystems and thriving economies. It’s also a resource that the apparel industry is heavily reliant on—from growing cotton to dyeing and washing fabric.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CGF Forest Positive Coalition Sponsors 2021 Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue - Europe

Aug 25, 2021 5:30 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is proud to sponsor this year’s annual Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) – Europe, to be held virtually from 27th to 29th September.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transformational Workplace Giving Programs Increase Employee Engagement and Participation

Aug 25, 2021 4:45 PM ET

How happy are you with your company’s workplace giving results and employee participation rates? Could you be happier? Then it’s time to rethink your approach to employee giving and workplace fundraising.

Environment

Connecticut Business, Public Health, and Environmental Advocates Make the Case for Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative

Aug 25, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Connecticut advocates and businesses spotlighted their support for the Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) at a virtual gathering today

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Focus on Products and Supply Chain

Aug 25, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Every product or service offered has an associated environmental impact and focusing on sustainable products and our supply chain is crucial. Under two of our environmental pillars, products and supply chain, we are striving to reduce the environmental footprint of our products and promote high standards for environmental stewardship across our supply chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Network of Opportunity in Supply Chain Diversity

Aug 25, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Beyond societal economic impact, Medtronic gains a competitive advantage through the diverse perspectives and innovation that supplier diversity provides.

Environment

Smart Irrigation: Improving Water Conservation

Aug 25, 2021 3:05 PM ET

When you’re looking to keep plants hydrated in the heat, it takes a lot of resources. Recognizing the importance of water conservation, The Home Depot partnered with HydroPoint. In 2019, they piloted a smart irrigation system to save water at the store in Kennesaw, Georgia and several other sites

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WayUp Names Workiva's Internship Program Among the Best of 2021

Aug 25, 2021 3:00 PM ET

WayUp, a recruitment organization focusing on connecting early-career job seekers and employers, and removing unconscious bias from the talent pipeline with their technology, has announced the honorees on this year's Top 100 Internship Programs list.

Green Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Helps Milwaukee Manage August Stormwater Overflows

Aug 25, 2021 2:40 PM ET

After several days of heavy rains in early August, Rockwell Automation’s 49,000 square-foot green roof helped the city of Milwaukee prevent millions of gallons of untreated water from flowing into the region’s waterways.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics' SAM Car Makes Goodwood Festival of Speed Racing Debut

Aug 25, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Environment

Musim Mas’ Approach to Fire Management and Prevention

Aug 25, 2021 2:00 PM ET

The efforts and approach towards preventing, monitoring, and managing fires are guided by Musim Mas' supply base, split across three domains: operations, third-party suppliers, and independent smallholders.

Environment

The Beverage Industry Is Advancing Environmental Sustainability, Together

Aug 25, 2021 1:10 PM ET

The recent release of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) represents the most comprehensive and conclusive "state of the science" on the climate crisis and highlights specific impacts expected in coming years including heat waves, droughts, flooding, hurricanes, intensified global water cycles, and more.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading NGOs, IRC and Water For People, Join Forces to Reach 200 Million

Aug 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Leading Water and Sanitation NGOs Launch "Destination 2030" to Reach 200 Million People with Sustainable WASH Services and Accelerate Progress Toward SDG6.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Towards a Circular Economy for Plastic With Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Unilever, SupplyShift and WWF

Aug 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Single-use plastics have become ingrained in modern society - by 2040, more than 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste will be dumped into the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Progress. Performance. Priorities. Regions Financial Issues Annual Review and ESG Report

Aug 25, 2021 12:45 PM ET

Regions Financial Corp. announced the release of its latest Annual Review and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Education

Educators Engage Students With Immersive Learning Tools

Aug 25, 2021 12:05 PM ET

After completing a school year like no other, educators now have a chance to reflect on the steep learning curve they faced — and overcame — when education went remote.

Sustainable Development Goals

Net-zero: Where Are We Now?

Aug 25, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Businesses play an important role in addressing climate change by reducing what are often significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their operations and value chain.

Education

Summer STEM Camp Expansion

Aug 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Through Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab camps, students discovered careers available at tech companies, engaged in hands-on engineering activities, and collaborated to create an Internet of Things-inspired invention.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Her Element - Michele Roberts

Aug 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)’s first female Executive Director, Michele Roberts knows a thing or two about breaking down barriers. She shares advice asking the right questions to improve inclusion and diversity in any industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Went From Corporate Social Responsibility to Enterprise Risk Management

Aug 25, 2021 10:40 AM ET

It speaks to our innate curiosity about other jobs, companies, and careers. Fairygodboss recently talked to some members of the onsemi team about what they do, how they do what they do, and what they love about their job (and the company).

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Not-So-Happy Reading

Aug 25, 2021 10:30 AM ET

We need as many people as possible to truly understand the climate crisis and its causes in order to solve it. So I would like to challenge you to actually sit down and read what the climate scientists wrote.