ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Enabling Covid Recovery and Encouraging Vaccinations for All

May 12, 2021 11:20 AM ET

As COVID-19 continues to challenge many parts of the world, Procter & Gamble remains focused on three priorities: protecting our people, serving consumers, and supporting communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch Report Finds Water and Wastewater Utilities, Customers Challenged by COVID Economics

May 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Although the COVID-19 pandemic shed new light on the importance of water and wastewater services, system resilience, funding and affordability remain challenges facing communities across the U.S., according to Black & Veatch’s new 2021 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Report.

Environment

Top 21 EHS & Sustainability Social Media Accounts to Follow in '21

May 12, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Following the right accounts on social media can help you stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest in EHS and sustainability. But who are the right people and organizations to follow? See our roundup of 21 social media accounts to follow in 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Expands India Relief Efforts With Online Fundraising Campaign

May 12, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Airline providing up to 5 million bonus miles for donations and matching up to $40,000 in cash donations to disaster relief partners

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Beer From The Future

May 12, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The folks at New Belgium are brewers that care about the issue of the current generation, and they are using their one particular skill to ask others to do more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Introduces 'We Belong,' A Multimillion Dollar Initiative in Support of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 12, 2021 10:30 AM ET

During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Comcast NBCUniversal will celebrate contributions that the AAPI community has made with the central theme: “We Belong.”

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation Highlights Future of Work in Manufacturing in “Creators Wanted” Virtual Event

May 12, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Rockwell Automation’s Milwaukee headquarters is the latest stop of the National Association of Manufacturers’ and The Manufacturing Institute’s “Creators Wanted” tour on Thursday, May 13.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rainforest Alliance Confirms SCS Global Services as Authorized Certification Body

May 12, 2021 10:05 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development, today announced it has been formally accepted by Rainforest Alliance as an authorized certification body to the Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard (SAS).

Education

MilliporeSigma Partnership Spotlight: Chemistry on the Go

May 12, 2021 10:00 AM ET

MilliporeSigma sat down with Rogers Kao, CEO of the Center of Science Education for Tamkang University, to highlight the impact Chemistry on the Go is making on students in Taiwan.

Education

Georgia-Pacific Invests in Communities

May 12, 2021 9:40 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific knows strong communities make life better for everyone: our employees, our neighbors, and our customers. We work with community based programs, service projects and disaster relief efforts, targeting our investment in the Four Focus Areas: Education, Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Enrichment of Community.

Energy

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are Growing Nationwide

May 12, 2021 9:30 AM ET

There’s a cure for your range anxiety about electric vehicles: more charging stations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Sustainability Training Now in Spanish

May 12, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Following the unveiling of the new Professional Certification Program in September 2020 by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI),

Diversity & Inclusion

Veterans@VMware POD (Power of Difference) Launches an EMEA Chapter!

May 12, 2021 9:30 AM ET

VMware’s Veterans@VMware POD (Power of Difference) has been going strong in the US for many years and recently sought out some of our UK Veterans and Reservists to pave the way for launching an EMEA Chapter of the Veterans@VMware POD.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability in the Capital Markets is Here to Stay

May 12, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Companies worldwide are accelerating their shift to sustainability. Check out this article to find out how sustainable finance has moved from being a nice-to-have agenda item to an urgent discussion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sandy Cameron Is Our February 2021 PMOM

May 12, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Project managers (PM) are the face of Tetra Tech to every client and are the people who ensure that our project work is done to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline. Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack honors those who work at the highest level of excellence with our PM of the Month award.

Research, Reports & Publications

Credible Position Statements Help Drive Corporate Sustainability

May 12, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Companies are expected to set credible goals on sustainability issues, and a clear position statement is a crucial first step. The Embedding Project offers free guidance on how to craft position statements, including a database with leading examples.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vancity in 2020: Advancing an Equitable Climate Transition

May 12, 2021 9:00 AM ET

In a year of extraordinary uncertainty, Vancity was able to apply its values-based banking model for the benefit of members, employees and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Volunteering and Employee Engagement

May 12, 2021 7:30 AM ET

In today's episode of the Social Impact Show, we discuss how employee volunteering can positively impact your employee engagement programs. We explore how volunteering can be the gateway to increased workplace giving participation, the rise of virtual volunteering, how to encourage employee volunteering and partnerships with non-profit organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Report Reveals CEO Insights Into Racial Equity Challenges

May 11, 2021 5:00 PM ET

A new report PolicyLink, FSG, and JUST Capital reveals what some of America’s C-suite leaders identify as the key challenges to advancing racial equity and what it means for what comes next.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial Hosts Vaccine Clinic at Its Office Site in Burr Ridge, Illinois

May 11, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial partnered up with Healthy RX Consulting located in Oak Brook, Illinois and hosted a pop-up vaccine clinic at its office location in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Parents with a Million Acts of Love

May 11, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Clarivate 2020 Progress Across Sustainability Pillars

May 11, 2021 4:35 PM ET

At Clarivate, we’re committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethics, protecting our planet, empowering our colleagues to thrive and building collaborative global communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Receives “World Changing Idea” Recognition

May 11, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Unprecedented pandemic response. First-of-its-kind heart technology. And innovation in reducing certain heart surgery-related infections. All of these Medtronic healthcare innovations are among the 2021 World Changing Ideas recognized on May 4, 2021 by Fast Company.

Health & Healthcare

Lacing Up for Health After Beating COVID-19: Paulo's Story

May 11, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Last month, Paulo Santos put on his running shoes and hit the road. But this wasn’t a normal, everyday run. Instead, he ran 20 miles from Freehold Township to Neptune Township in New Jersey.

Research, Reports & Publications

Advancing Sustainability in Times of Adversity: 3M's 2021 Sustainability Report

May 11, 2021 3:00 PM ET

3M published its 2021 Sustainability Report today, offering a close look at how the challenges and changes of 2020 ultimately strengthened its commitment to sustainability.