ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 39: Celebrating a Year of Social Impact Conversations With Danielle Holly

Dec 17, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Tune in to the season 1 finale of the Pro Bono Perspectives podcast as host Danielle Holly looks back on more than a year of social impact conversations with insightful, inspiring change leaders across sectors and industries!

Events, Media & Communications

Jason Hartke Joins IWBI as Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Policy

Dec 16, 2019 5:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Jason Hartke, Ph.D., has joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Policy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bloomberg Pledges to Serve More Planet-Saving, Healthy Plant-based Foods

Dec 16, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Bloomberg has committed to serve more climate-friendly foods through the Cool Food Pledge, a growing movement of workplaces, hotels, hospitals and restaurants aiming to slash food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030.

Sustainable Development Goals

Chevron and the UN SDGs: The Business of Progress

Dec 16, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Chevron safely develops and delivers the affordable, reliable and cleaner energy that is necessary for social and economic progress. Guided by this purpose, our work makes progress a reality for millions of people in the communities we serve.

Green Infrastructure

IVECO BUS Is Helping Electrify the French City of Limoges With Zero-Emission Public Transit

Dec 16, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The city of Limoges has introduced three 18-metre IVECO BUS Crealis In-Motion-Charging trolleybuses on its busiest network line, contributing to the development of clean and silent urban transport.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Fund Added to ON Semiconductor’s 401(k) Plan

Dec 16, 2019 12:50 PM ET

ON Semiconductor recently added an environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund as an additional option to their 401(k) investment lineup.

Responsible Production & Consumption

School Means Success

Dec 16, 2019 12:35 PM ET

"School means success," says Paul, a 54-year-old cocoa farmer from the town of D. in southern Côte d’Ivoire. "I want my children to be successful and so I send them to school." Read more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Attains Third Green Masters Status

Dec 16, 2019 12:30 PM ET

The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has honored Kohler Co. Green Masters Status within its Green Masters Program.

Environment

COP25 Negotiation Results Fail to Respond to Calls to Close Ambition Gap and Step up Action at Speed and Scale the Paris Agreement Demands

Dec 16, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Sue Reid, vice president of climate and energy at Ceres, released this statement following the closing of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid (COP25) on Sunday.

Energy

Clean Energy on Long Island: Looking Ahead to Tomorrow

Dec 16, 2019 11:30 AM ET

We were already on track to meet New York State’s goals through 2025, and we look forward to playing a strong role in meeting the new standards set by the newly signed Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Green Infrastructure

How Mohawk is Doing More With Floors

Dec 16, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Discovering new Living Products with Mohawk, who continues to pioneer in the world of sustainable flooring.

Research, Reports & Publications

Public Policy at Caterpillar

Dec 16, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Government decisions regarding laws and regulations around the world can have a significant impact – both positive and negative – on Caterpillar, its employees, customers and stockholders. Learn more about these impacts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Creates Loops of Ambition at COP25

Dec 16, 2019 10:55 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Stronger Communities Around the World

Dec 16, 2019 10:30 AM ET

IBM supports organizations that build stronger communities around the world by sharing our expertise and finding new ways to apply technology to a range of social challenges.

Education

Blackbaud Demonstrates Continued Growth and Momentum of High-Impact Solutions for Higher Education

Dec 16, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Blackbaud continues to transform the higher education technology landscape and demonstrate growth just a year after introducing its comprehensive Cloud Solution for Higher Education.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Positive "Impact Bonds" Build on Strong Foundations

Dec 16, 2019 10:10 AM ET

Over the last decade, issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds have exploded. Over $190 billion in "green bonds" issued globally this year and another $49 billion in "sustainability bonds and social bonds".

Environment

EHS Mixtape: The Soundtrack for Modern Health & Safety Leaders

Dec 16, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Antea Group's innovative EHS mixtape for EHS leaders to enjoy and lighten up their work.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bridgestone Aims to Recycle Two Million Used Tires to Make New Ones

Dec 16, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Carbon black, the sooty by-product of incompletely oxidized petroleum that is used to reinforce the rubber in tires, is such a sought-after commodity that Bridgestone Americas, Inc. expects demand to outstrip supply.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability at The Hershey Company

Dec 16, 2019 9:30 AM ET

As one of America’s first companies built with purpose, Hershey has always focused on doing well by doing good.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Phoenix High School Builds Laundry Room to Assist Underprivileged Students

Dec 16, 2019 9:15 AM ET

At Maya High School in Phoenix, a closet has been converted into a laundry room complete with a washing machine, a dryer, and even laundry detergent—no quarters or cards needed, courtesy of Whirlpool brand's "Care Counts" program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Commercializing Kernza

Dec 16, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Good Every Day – 2019 Citizenship Report

Dec 16, 2019 9:00 AM ET

We have lots of good news to share – and it’s captured in one place – the 2019 Citizenship Report. This annual report highlights the hero brands, people and priorities of our company that work every day to be a force for good and a force for growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Recognized for Commitment to Hispanic Inclusion

Dec 16, 2019 8:15 AM ET

MetLife, Inc., announced that, for the eighth year in a row, it has received the HACR Award for Corporate Inclusion, in recognition of its success in promoting Hispanic inclusion.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tax Transparency: The Time for Change is Now

Dec 16, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Why the world needs a global reporting standard for corporate tax.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dallas-Area Teens Receive the ‘Gift of Tech’ From Comerica Bank This Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Comerica Bank surprised Dallas-area high students from the Project Still I Rise Urban Scholars Program with technology packs at their holiday community service project on Thursday evening.