ESG News from Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rubber Industry Platform Aims to Halt Deforestation, Protect Human Rights

Apr 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Palm oil, cocoa, soy, bananas … and rubber? Despite a lower profile, natural rubber is a widely traded tropical global commodity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Owens Corning Publishes 15th Annual Sustainability Report

Apr 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Owens Corning published its 2020 Sustainability Report. The company’s 15th annual report, titled “Beyond Today, Shaping Tomorrow,” presents the results of their sustainability work in the decade since 2010, as well as progress toward its 2030 goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Donates Nearly $35,000 to Community and Environmental Programs in Oklahoma

Apr 1, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $35,000 in grants through its Duke Energy Renewables fund to schools, community enrichment programs and wildlife rescue organizations in Kay County, Washington County and Payne County, Okla.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Echoes Call To #StopAsianHate

Apr 1, 2021 10:15 AM ET

In a message of solidarity to North America employees, executive leaders reiterate P&G’s commitment to equality and inclusion.

Environment

Environmental Stewardship at SAIC

Apr 1, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Although SAIC’s environmental footprint is modest, we are committed to assessing, reducing, and mitigating our environmental impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marsh McLennan Launches Inaugural ESG Report Changing What's Possible

Apr 1, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today released its first comprehensive Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Changing What’s Possible.

Environment

Subaru of America Celebrates Recycling Five Million Pieces of Waste by Renewing Its Partnership With TerraCycle®

Apr 1, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers at The National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

DiversityFirstTM is recognizing the 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers at the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on April 21-22 and April 28-29.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Academy: Team Member Development Beginning on Day One

Mar 31, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, supports our Team Members through a variety of learning opportunities to ensure all are able to reach their full potential and attain their career goals.

Environment

'Isn't It Bad to Cut Down Trees?' and Other Burning Questions About Sustainable Forestry

Mar 31, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Sheltering 80 percent of the world’s land biodiversity and sequestering twice as much carbon dioxide as they emit, forests easily make their case for preservation — a case made urgent by increasing deforestation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Honors LG USA for Responsible Electronics Recycling Leadership

Mar 31, 2021 4:35 PM ET

LG Electronics USA has been recognized for responsible electronics recycling leadership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, receiving the highest-level recognition in the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge.

Media & Communications

Pre-crisis, Critical Event(s) / In Crisis! / Prevention, Mitigation - Where Will the World Act in the Context of Climate Change?

Mar 31, 2021 3:00 PM ET

The G&A Institute team collectively has helped to manage literally hundreds of critical events or crisis situations over the years for clients.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saluting the Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Mar 31, 2021 2:30 PM ET

U.S. History class challenged me most — not because of the course material, but for what it lacked. Black history lessons offered little beyond Rosa Parks, Dr. King, slavery, and oppression — all important parts of our history.

Media & Communications

Alkermes & MD Edge Psych Podcast Discuss Living With Schizophrenia

Mar 31, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Dr. Rakesh Jain and Dr. Andrew Cutler guest hosted the Alkermes-sponsored MDEdge Psychiatry podcast to discuss the management of comorbidities & behavioral risk factors that may be present in people living with schizophrenia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Widen the Screen

Mar 31, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Words alone won’t create change. Sustained action and investment are necessary to address the systemic bias and inequality in advertising and media.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Recycling - Why It's Essential

Mar 31, 2021 1:35 PM ET

No one company can solve these generational environmental challenges alone. Finding solutions takes collaboration across the value chain & we’re seeing that happen. By working w/ a diverse network of experts, Dow is taking action in a number of ways.

Health & Healthcare

How Do We Help Prevent the Next Pandemic? Collaboration.

Mar 31, 2021 1:35 PM ET

We think it's safe to say, nobody ever wants to endure another pandemic. COVID-19 emphasized the importance of preparedness and containing viral threats before they reach every corner of the world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investing Outlook: The Rising Appeal of Sustainable Investing

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

There is little doubt that sustainable investing is on a tear. After receiving a record $24.1 billion in net inflows last year, sustainable mutual funds and ETFs in the US attracted that same amount by August of this year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Investing and Economic Opportunity: Pathways to Overcome Economic Disparities

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

In early December, I was honored to moderate a panel discussion hosted by the 92nd Street Y, a leading cultural institution in New York City, entitled “Impact Investing and Economic Opportunity.”

Health & Healthcare

Dine Out (or in) to Give Back on Thursday, April 29

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

In the year since the Covid-19 pandemic forced dramatic changes to our lives, our healthcare providers and restaurants have withstood devastating challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Exploring the Sustainable Investor’s Toolkit

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Sustainable investing has grown in popularity, but it still may trigger eye rolls in some financial circles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Black History Month

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton employees joined its Black Empowerment Network (BEN) business resource group (BRG) and specialist investment organizations for the firm’s first all-virtual Black History Month (BHM).

Sustainable Development Goals

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Donates Two Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations to ASSETS' Lancaster Works

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 PM ET

ASSETS, the Lancaster-based nonprofit that works with businesses to help transform the community, will now have its own sustainable transportation for its social enterprise employment agency, Lancaster Works.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Chosen as Owner's Engineer for Wind Farms in Vietnam

Mar 31, 2021 12:25 PM ET

Vietnam is expanding its power generation capacity as it balances its generation portfolio to meet the soaring energy demand of its growing population and flourishing economy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ørsted Commences Construction of Largest Onshore Project to Date

Mar 31, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on its largest onshore project to date, the 518 MW hybrid wind and solar PV project, Helena Energy Center, with an expected operational date in the first half of 2022.