ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Program Soothes and Engages Childhood Cancer Patients

Feb 11, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Aflac started distributing My Special Aflac Ducks to children in September of 2018, and since then it has given more than 9,900 ducks to more than 280 pediatric cancer hospitals and organizations in 48 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico, free of charge.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Most Gender Diverse Executive Teams in Tech in 2021

Feb 11, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Two of the 16 companies have a woman in the CEO role; they are Nazzic Keene of SAIC and Christine Leahy of CDW. At both SAIC and CDW, women comprise 50% of the executive team, showing a strong correlation between female leadership and female representation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Perfect Score Five Years in a Row

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Quest Diagnostics has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by scoring a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Helps Family Tap The Sweet Spot On Their Property

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

March in Alma, Michigan, means one thing for the Miller family: maple sugar. Not only does this resourceful family enjoy some of this sweet, homemade goodness, but so does the rest of the community.

Education

SC Johnson Donates $5.5 Million to Gateway Technical College to Provide Four-Year Scholarship Opportunities to Underserved Communities in STEM-Related Career Fields

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SC Johnson today announced it is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College (Gateway) to create the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway, a program dedicated to providing women and people of color

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart City by Mohawk Group

Feb 10, 2021 7:45 PM ET

Smart cities unite people through high-speed technology and connectivity. Mohawk Group’s Smart City collection—a 12" x 36" Living Product carpet plank system— explores a future in which the urban environment nurtures its citizens through these advancements and sustainable development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for More Women in Science Is Personal

Feb 10, 2021 5:50 PM ET

If you ask Ntokozo Sithole – the general manager at Kimberly-Clark’s Enstra manufacturing facility in South Africa – what drives her to succeed daily, she’ll say without hesitation, “having more women in manufacturing and science

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric on Fortune's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies List for Fourth Year in a Row

Feb 10, 2021 5:25 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named an Industry Leader in Sustainability by S&P Global, Fortune and Newsweek

Feb 10, 2021 4:50 PM ET

Abbott was named a Gold-Class company by S&P Global, which recognizes companies for being in the top 1% of their industry in sustainability performance.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach

Feb 10, 2021 4:15 PM ET

We’re improving lives with sustainable programs that enhance the delivery of healthcare, enrich teaching and learning, foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety and improve the state of our environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Did Super Bowl LV Fumble on Purpose?

Feb 10, 2021 3:40 PM ET

While many companies took a slightly disconnected approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, a few used their air time to raise awareness for important issues, highlight commitments and engage audience members.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Vaccine

Feb 10, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In a Challenging Year, T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Team Focused on Making a Difference When It Mattered Most

Feb 10, 2021 1:35 PM ET

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike others in recent memory for so many reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of severe weather and natural events that have impacted — and at times devastated — communities across the U.S.

Media & Communications

3Degrees Adds April Salas to Board of Directors and Forms New Advisory Board

Feb 10, 2021 1:30 PM ET

3Degrees announces the addition of energy industry expert April M. Salas to its Board of Directors and the formation of a strategic Advisory Board.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enbridge Celebrates Field Operations Supervisor for Being Named SpectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model

Feb 10, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Congratulations to Trina, one of our field operations supervisors, on being named a #spectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model. We're proud to have you on #TeamEnbridge!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized As CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Feb 10, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR> LNVGY) has been recognized by CDP (formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project) as a Supplier Engagement Leader, acknowledging its efforts to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named A Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has again been named a Top 50 employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This is the seventh year in a row the Company is being recognized with this honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins Mahatma Award 2020 for CSR Excellence

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Keysight Technologies has been presented with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its efforts towards building a better planet by employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Introduces $3 Million in Cybersecurity Grants for Public Schools in United States as Attacks on Education Grow

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff are unprepared for cybersecurity threats - with lack of training, awareness, budget and virtual learning identified as major issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedication To Perfection — American Airlines Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index Again

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

American Airlines has been recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with the highest possible rating in the prestigious 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Fertilizantes Wins Agribusiness Awards in Fertilizer and Sustainability Categories

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Globo Rural Magazine recognized Mosaic Fertilizantes with two ‘Best of Agribusiness’ awards — one in the Fertilizer category and another in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Initiative Offers Support to Local HBCUs

Feb 10, 2021 11:25 AM ET

To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

Feb 10, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Scotiabank announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to further their collective mission of eradicating systemic racism in the game of hockey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bonds Help Nonprofits Tackle Coronavirus Relief and Social Inequity

Feb 10, 2021 11:10 AM ET

In a move that could change philanthropy, foundations are asking investors to finance grant-making to nonprofits, which are essential to a post-pandemic recovery and more equitable future.

Environment

Three Greenhouse Gas Management Trends to Watch in 2021

Feb 10, 2021 11:05 AM ET

In the last few years, many organizations have set science-based targets (SBTs), which typically include both operational (scope 1 and scope 2) and value chain (scope 3) emissions.