ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

In the Face of Adversity, Authenticity and Fearlessness Led Brittany to Success

Feb 25, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Brittany Lee often felt that people from her community were not supposed to “make it.” It seemed like the cards were stacked against her from the start.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Cummins to World's Most Ethical Companies List

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As Sustainability Gains Urgency, ESG Strategy Takes Center Stage

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

“Companies with strong profiles on material sustainability issues have potential to outperform those with poor profiles.” - Blackrock Sustainability Report

Education

Junior Achievement Launches JA BizTown Adventures™

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Today Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced the launch of JA BizTown Adventures™, an online experience that helps younger students explore business ownership and various job and career roles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action, Commitment to Disclose Expanded Workforce Data

Feb 25, 2021 10:05 AM ET

In October 2020, Franklin Templeton announced that we were joining the Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CEO), an effort led by The Office of Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden and the Ford Foundation to address racial inequity and promote economic prosperity for all.

Health & Healthcare

Rare Answers™: A System to Improve Patient Outcomes

Feb 25, 2021 10:00 AM ET

At Alexion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an inherent part of everything we do and supports our mission to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Names Adriane M. Brown To Its Board of Directors

Feb 25, 2021 9:30 AM ET

“Adriane has extensive board experience in a range of industries, and her expertise in the technology, industrial and ESG sectors will be a welcome addition to our boardroom and a tremendous asset for our company.”

Education

P&G Helps Address Education's Digital Divide

Feb 25, 2021 9:20 AM ET

The Take On Race coalition of leading companies will help eliminate inequities by providing access and advancement for people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Winter Storm Relief in Texas

Feb 25, 2021 9:05 AM ET

The devastating effects of several winter storms have left millions of Texans dealing with costly home damages and limited access to food and water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Barron's Recognizes Rockwell Automation on 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Feb 25, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Rockwell Automation was once again named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, moving up 19 spots to 72nd for its performance for shareholders, employees, customers, community, and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ZLI and Wild Welfare Partner for Animal Welfare

Feb 25, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Zoological Lighting Institute™ (ZLI) announced today new partnership agreement with the pre-eminent, UK based charity Wild Welfare. Partnership initiatives center upon important relationships of light and animal welfare, specifically aimed at improving the conditions of animal care in zoos and aquariums, seeking to benefit sustainable community development.

Energy

New Duke Energy Subsidiary, eTransEnergy, to Help Companies and Cities Transition Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles

Feb 25, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a major step to help large businesses and municipalities with all the planning, financing, acquisition and deployment services to electrify their fleets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food Drive Helps Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Feb 25, 2021 8:10 AM ET

"It's really our obligation to give back to our local communities where we live and work. And frankly, we use a lot of the restaurants in Philadelphia for many of our out of town guests that come in.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Partnership, Inc. Launches New North Carolina Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program

Feb 25, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

AmerisourceBergen Releases 2020 Global Sustainability Report to Share Progress and Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Priorities

Feb 25, 2021 8:00 AM ET

AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, released its 2020 Global Sustainability Report and ESG Reporting Index, detailing the impact of its robust sustainability and community efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Episode of Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies: Healthy Spaces and the Changing Social Contract

Feb 25, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Maximizing shareholder value is so last century! Stakeholder capitalism is here to stay and it's changing our organizations for the better. So, why does it matter for healthy spaces?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Relief Efforts for Southern Storms: How You Can Help

Feb 24, 2021 6:20 PM ET

Your donations will help organizations that are providing emergency shelters, medical supplies, food, clothing and other forms of support.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs

Feb 24, 2021 4:40 PM ET

This online, two-day event aims to include 1,000 participants and raise $85,000 to support economic equality for 2,500 more people working hard to escape poverty.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Announces Unprecedented Support for Brazilian Social Responsibility Projects in 2021

Feb 24, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has a longstanding commitment to furthering sustainability in Brazil, not only in terms of the products it produces, but also more broadly in communities across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Raza Development Fund Awarded Wells Fargo Open for Business Grant to Provide Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Feb 24, 2021 3:35 PM ET

PHOENIX, AZ.—Raza Development Fund (RDF), the nation’s largest Latino Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Open For Business Fund in support of its Small Business Initiative program which serves minority and women-owned small businesses suffering from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding will extend its reach to support small businesses in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Minnesota, and Florida. RDF will continue to provide technical assistance to businesses in all markets and help them arrive to a state of readiness to receive long term capital (low-interest loans) as a resource that will enable minority-owned businesses to achieve sustainable growth and long-term self-sufficiency.

Environment

Coalition Against GMO Mosquitoes Launches New Website and Sends Letter to Biden

Feb 24, 2021 2:30 PM ET

The Coalition Against GMO Mosquitoes launches a new website to educate the nation and galvanize public opposition to genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes created by biotech corporation, Oxitec. The Coalition is also sending a letter by a concerned Florida Keys resident to President Biden urging an intervention in the impeding experimental releases of GE mosquitoes in the Keys.

Diversity & Inclusion

Give Me an H: Chief Diversity Officer Derek Bottoms Talks Career and Vision for the Future

Feb 24, 2021 2:15 PM ET

VP of Associate Relations and Chief Diversity Officer, Derek Bottoms, shares his commitment to serving associates and how the company’s values play a major role in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mohawk Group Announces Well Health-Safety Rating for All Showrooms and Design Studios, a Landmark Achievement in the Flooring Industry

Feb 24, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Mohawk Group announces that all of its commercial showrooms and design studios are set to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute

Responsible Production & Consumption

Anglo American Unki Platinum Mine Earns World's First IRMA 75

Feb 24, 2021 2:00 PM ET

SCS Global Services is pleased to confirm that Anglo American’s Unki platinum mine in Zimbabwe has earned the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) 75 level for responsible mining

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Eighth Consecutive Year

Feb 24, 2021 1:50 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) has been recognized as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.