ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard Marks Year of Collective Action in Annual Sustainability Report

Jul 15, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Mastercard released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability report, highlighting how the company has responded to the challenges of the last year through innovation and trusted partnerships and is delivering on its mission to build a more inclusive, sustainable world with a digital eco

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre - Making a Difference

Jul 15, 2021 12:15 PM ET

The Acre Foundation is our charitable arm, supporting a range of good causes and is something our employees embrace as a team outside of work hours - making a difference is in the DNA of our Acre employees. In our second Faces of Acre installment, we sat down with Acre Frameworks Development Coach Ed Wyeth to discuss the Welsh 3000s Challenge he is embarking on.

Energy

Black & Veatch Management Consulting, Copperleaf Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Electric, Gas Grid Investment Planning Capabilities

Jul 15, 2021 12:05 PM ET

As renewable energy and storage assets create increasingly complex grid infrastructure management challenges, Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC and Copperleaf® announce a new alliance that provides electric and gas utilities greater ability to manage critical infrastructure.

Environment

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced recently that The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has joined the initiative and committed to measuring and disclosing its financed emissions.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Partners With Arab Health in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Settings

Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

At Arab Health, we are working with Al Jalila Children's to evaluate use of rapid whole genome sequencing in neonatal and pediatric intensive care settings. Shortening time to accurate diagnoses in critical illness can save and improve young lives.

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation Releases First Annual Public Benefit Report

Jul 15, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to have released its annual public benefit report.

Environment

Visit Mohawk Group's Sustainable Mobile Showroom

Jul 15, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Mohawk Group’s sustainable mobile showroom for The Waterways Project – the first mobile showroom in the flooring industry - is heading out! The roadshow’s first stop is Phoenix on Wednesday, July 21.

Health & Healthcare

My Special Aflac Duck®

Jul 15, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Dan Amos, Aflac Incorporated CEO and Chairman: “I think it symbolizes all the things we are and want to continue to be, and that is to help kids and to try to make a difference in their lives.”

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Materiality Assessment

Jul 15, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Sustainable financial performance & business strategy, inclusion & diversity, and business ethics & responsible banking are among Fifth Third Bank's highest priorities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MARTINI® Asti Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Sustainability Milestone

Jul 15, 2021 10:55 AM ET

After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices in the vineyards of northwest Italy, MARTINI, the world’s number one Italian sparkling wine and vermouth from family-owned Bacardi, is proud to announce that all its Asti grape suppliers are on track to being certified sustainable in 2021.

Education

Using Hands-On STEM to Connect Students With the World

Jul 15, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Among the best ways for students to learn any new concept is to actively engage and get their hands on a subject. Students want to see how what they are learning connects to the world after school and how they can make a difference.

Sustainable Development Goals

Workiva Becomes First SaaS Company to Join the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce

Jul 15, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Workiva Inc. today announced it has joined the UN Global Compact CFO Taskforce, committing to measure its progress toward the implementation of the CFO Principles on Integrated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Investment and Finance.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delivering Long-Term Impact: Abbott's 2020 Sustainability Report

Jul 15, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Abbott stepped up to meet the world's 2020 needs while building a stronger, more resilient company for tomorrow.

Innovation & Technology

Mini City: Providing the Homeless Access to Life Saving Identification

Jul 15, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Launches Initiative Targeting Global Water Crisis

Jul 15, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Almost 785 million people lack access to basic drinking water around the world. Global power leader Cummins’ new Water Works initiative is a sustainable, innovative and local solution aimed at bringing fresh water to some 20 million people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Swire Pacific Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions, Water Neutrality and Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050

Jul 15, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Swire Pacific announced a refreshed and expanded sustainable development strategy, SwireTHRIVE 2.0, outlined in its 2020 Sustainable Development Report.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Ferrero Group Continues to Make Progress on Its 2025 Packaging Commitment

Jul 15, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The Ferrero Group is making further strides in its commitment to making 100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Environment

EarthX Marks Plastic Free July With Prizes and Programming

Jul 14, 2021 5:00 PM ET

During this year’s Plastic Free July, EarthX will be sharing plastic waste trivia on EarthxTV and social media and will round out the month with special programming during its Plastic Free Week, July 19 to 25.

Energy

Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally

Jul 14, 2021 3:55 PM ET

Boeing (NYSE: BA), SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas today announced a partnership focused on scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) globally.

Environment

Plastic Free July

Jul 14, 2021 3:40 PM ET

Invesco is encouraging our employees to take the pledge to eliminate single use plastics to protect wildlife and the planet. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution

Green Infrastructure

DesignFWD Podcast Episode 04: Doing WELL by Place and People

Jul 14, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Welcome to DesignFWD, a podcast series presented by Mohawk Group, where we discuss innovations in design, performance, and sustainability that positively impact the built environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

United First Officer, Carole Hopson, Honors Bessie Coleman With Goal of Enrolling 100 Black Women in Flight School

Jul 14, 2021 3:10 PM ET

On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black and Native American woman to earn a pilot's license. She paved the way for female aviators everywhere including United First Officer Carole Hopson.

Research, Reports & Publications

Allstate Reports Commitments to Inclusive Diversity & Equity, Climate Change Mitigation

Jul 14, 2021 3:00 PM ET

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has published its 19th Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in addressing climate change, improving Inclusive Diversity & Equity, enhancing organizational culture and keeping employees and customers safe during the pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear Airless Tire First on Autonomous Shuttles

Jul 14, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council and Aramark Announce Cohort 4 of P.I.P.E. Program for Fall 2021

Jul 14, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (ChicagoMSDC) and Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the leading U.S.-based food service provider, are launching the fourth cohort of the P.I.P.E. Program