ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

People of Pro Bono: How Jessica Nelson Made a Difference in a Challenging Year

Oct 30, 2020 9:55 AM ET

This year the sudden pivot to virtual work paired with waves of layoffs and furloughs left many skilled professionals with new-found time at home—time they wanted to donate to the nonprofits working to heal and rebuild our communities. After being laid off due to COVID-19, PR Director Jessica Nelson did just that by connecting with Harlem Film House through Taproot Plus.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Distribution at Gildan

Oct 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

After t-shirts have been sewn and inspected for quality during step three, they are finally ready to be packaged and distributed.

Health & Healthcare

Contact Tracing With Prophylactic Treatment Could Near-Eliminate Leprosy in a Single Generation, New Research Suggests

Oct 30, 2020 6:00 AM ET

New results from the largest ever research program on combining contact tracing with prophylactic treatment indicate this approach could massively reduce the global burden of leprosy.

Energy

Black & Veatch: Decarbonization Driving Repowering of the Power Industry

Oct 29, 2020 6:30 PM ET

The global power industry is in a state of transformation and needs to accelerate the path to net zero as many companies, communities and stakeholders forge ahead with commitments to lower carbon emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ford Motor Company to Receive World Environment Center's 2020 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

Oct 29, 2020 6:15 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Philippines: 15 Brands Pass Lead Safe Paint® Certification

Oct 29, 2020 6:15 PM ET

Fifteen architectural and industrial paint brands comprising a total of 1,395 paint products manufactured by three paint companies in the Philippines have passed the third-party Lead Safe Paint® Certification program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Most of the World's Biggest Public Companies Support Climate Risk Disclosure

Oct 29, 2020 5:55 PM ET

A task force set up to improve the reporting of financial risks caused by climate change has seen support for its recommendations soar in the past year as demand grew from investors for more information on how a warming planet will affect business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

47 Benevity Clients Make 2021 Forbes JUST 100 List of America's Most JUST Companies

Oct 29, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Benevity announces that nearly half of the leaders named on the 2021 Forbes Just 100 Ranking – which recognizes “America’s Most JUST Companies” – use Benevity products and services to power their corporate purpose programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Holland Supports Women in Agribusiness Across Brazil

Oct 29, 2020 5:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture is firmly committed to supporting and promoting women’s role in agribusiness.

Diversity & Inclusion

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Launches First-of-its-Kind, Standard-Setting Certification to Drive Action and Accountability on Black Equity in Corporate America

Oct 29, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Global Pro Bono

Oct 29, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Celebrates 'Energy Star Day' with Efficiency Upgrades for Deserving Families

Oct 29, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Commemorating “ENERGY STAR® Day” 2020, LG Electronics USA joined forces with Lowe’s and Rebuilding Together to help local families “save today, save tomorrow and save for good” with energy efficiency upgrades using ENERGY STAR certified LG home appliances.

Media & Communications

US Banks & Climate Change - What's the Exposure to Climate Risk

Oct 29, 2020 4:25 PM ET

Energy

Sun Shines Bright in Alliant Energy's Iowa Clean Energy Blueprint

Oct 29, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Today, Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) introduces the Clean Energy Blueprint for Iowa, a path for accelerating their transition to cleaner energy for customers

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VF Welcomes New Crew of Associates...Robots

Oct 29, 2020 3:30 PM ET

The bots, manufactured by Locus Robotics, create an ergonomic workspace and help support associates by increasing social distancing in response to COVID-19.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3M Launches Health Care Virtual Pro Bono Program

Oct 29, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Global Voices Consider the Future of Pro Bono

Oct 29, 2020 3:05 PM ET

To help celebrate Pro Bono Week 2020, PYXERA Global is bringing together our global colleagues to share key takeaways from the 2020 virtual Pro Bono Network´s Regional Summits held in Latin America and the Asia Pacific in partnership with the Global Pro Bono Network and the support of the BMW Foundation in Germany.

Health & Healthcare

Putting Purpose into Action: Global Healthcare Access

Oct 29, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about our efforts to increase global healthcare access in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Energy

Nestlé Purina Partners with National Grid for Advanced LED Lighting Upgrades, Demonstrating Company's Commitment to Western New York

Oct 29, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business as “Usual”?

Oct 29, 2020 2:30 PM ET

The reality is that we are no longer functioning in the old business-as-usual environment. The pandemic sparked the end of that era, and our “usual” has reached a state of constant evolution.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Study Reveals That Healthcare Remains Top of the List When It Comes to Impact Investing

Oct 29, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Against the backdrop of a pandemic, healthcare continues to be front and center as the cause that aligns most with personal values or priorities when making an impact investment, according to a new survey by global asset manager American Century Investments. Study results showcasing responses from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, examined generational and gender-based attitudes toward impact investing and/or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Employees Named National Drivers of the Year, Operator of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Sewing at Gildan

Oct 29, 2020 2:00 PM ET

After fabric has been cut and prepared during step two of Gildan’s t-shirt-making process, it moves to step three: Sewing.

Research, Reports & Publications

Third TCFD Status Report Shows Progress & Highlights Need for Greater Climate Related Disclosures and Transparency

Oct 29, 2020 1:50 PM ET

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), published its 2020 Status Report today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Social Investments Continue to Rise, With Average Giving Up 7% in Last Three Years, Industry-Leading Report Finds

Oct 29, 2020 1:45 PM ET

As the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, in partnership with companies, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) found in its annual Giving in NumbersTM: 2020 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet growing societal needs around the world.