ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Working Together for Change and Mutual Benefit: Black Girls Code

Nov 30, 2020 10:45 AM ET

BGC carried out a virtual Hackathon, drawing participants from California’s Bay Area, Detroit, and New York. Upward of 100 girls participated, along with roughly the same number of mentors, two of whom were Keysight employees based in California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Sponsor of New JA Colonial Group Discovery Center in Savannah

Nov 30, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Junior Achievement of Georgia (JA) is proud to announce a gift of $100,000 to the capital campaign of the JA Colonial Group Discovery Center of Savannah. Their commitment will fund the renovation and launch of the facility on the Armstrong campus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank Named One of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020 by Waterstone Human Capital

Nov 30, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Scotiabank has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020 in the Enterprise Category by Waterstone Human Capital.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

La Banque Scotia figure au palmarès 2020 des cultures d'entreprise les plus admirées au Canada de Waterstone Human Capital

Nov 30, 2020 9:15 AM ET

La Banque Scotia a accédé au palmarès 2020 des cultures d'entreprise les plus admirées au Canada dans la catégorie des organisations de grande envergure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

California Diversity Council Announces the Top 50 Northern & Southern California Diverse Leaders

Nov 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The California Diversity Council announces the Top 50 Northern and Southern California Diverse Leaders, a distinctive list of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Named One of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index's Most Sustainable Companies in the World

Nov 30, 2020 8:30 AM ET

For the seventh consecutive year, TD Bank Group (TD) has been listed in the DJSI World Index, a benchmark for environmental, social and economic performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

L'indice mondial de durabilité Dow Jones inclut la TD à sa liste des entreprises les plus durables du monde

Nov 30, 2020 8:30 AM ET

Pour une septième année consécutive, le Groupe Banque TD (TD) figure sur la liste de l’indice mondial de durabilité Dow Jones, un indice de rendement environnemental, social et économique.

Health & Healthcare

Improving the Mental Health of Young Refugees in Uganda Through Sport

Nov 30, 2020 8:05 AM ET

World Mental Health Day 2020 was a moment to recall the importance of addressing mental health issues at a time when close to 1 billion people live with a mental disorder, and when billions of people around the world have seen their mental wellbeing affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

Tetra Tech's Dr. Arie P. Kremen Discusses the Role of PFAS in the Solid Waste Industry

Nov 30, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Arie Kremen is a civil and environmental engineer with more than 25 years of experience in solid waste engineering and water resources, with an expertise in leachate management and disposal. His academic background is in beneficial reuse of reclaimed wastewater, including biological nutrient recovery.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Supports Sustainable Efforts Among SMEs

Nov 30, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) form the majority of businesses globally, and as such play a crucial role in creating a more sustainable economy, environment and society.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booz Allen Named One of America's Best Employers for Veterans

Nov 30, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA: What We're Thankful For ...

Nov 30, 2020 7:45 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

5 Black Tech Leaders Making a Difference

Nov 25, 2020 2:35 PM ET

The tech industry has long been a beacon for change agents. But the disruptors, the innovators, and the inventors most lauded for their work are a reflection of the racial biases of our broader culture — that is, they are white, and usually men.

Education

Fair Trade USA Contributes Resources to Students Learning From Home

Nov 25, 2020 2:20 PM ET

This year’s Back-to-School season has been one like no other — parents, teachers, and students have all resorted to working and learning from home during a global pandemic amidst civil unrest, inspiring a deeper cultural reflection on social justice. To create impact in Fair Trade USA’s local community and continue driving the back-to-school spirit “at home,” the nonprofit organization partnered with the Oakland Unified School District to develop an essay contest for middle and high school students challenging them to define the fair trade mission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Levelling the Odds for Caribbean Children With Cancer

Nov 25, 2020 2:20 PM ET

In several regions around the world, the risk of poor clinical outcomes for cancer and serious blood disease patients is determined by ongoing economic challenges, limited access to essential medicines and specialized diagnostic services, and not enough health care professionals with specialized training.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Claims Michigan Battle of the Buildings Top Honors Among Financial Services Competitors

Nov 25, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Michigan Battle of the Buildings honored Comerica Bank as its financial services category winner in the statewide energy reduction competition.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing SM AirSeT Technology by Schneider Electric

Nov 25, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Air is the most sustainable of all gases. In a world first, we found a solution to replace the greenhouse gas used in industrial switchgear with the greenest alternative: pure air. Introducing SM AirSeT.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tackling Digital Poverty in Ireland

Nov 25, 2020 12:15 PM ET

To help combat digital poverty in Ireland, NortonLifeLock has partnered with Empower, a charity focused on social inclusion, local development, and addressing digital inclusion in Fingal.

Innovation & Technology

Decades of R&D Created a “G” Like No Other

Nov 25, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Wireless technology has come a long way from simple voice calls to connecting virtually everything. Getting to 5G hasn’t been easy. It’s taken almost 40 years and tens of billions of dollars in research and development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VF Corp. Invests in Empathy and Resources for Working Parents

Nov 25, 2020 11:00 AM ET

VF Corp., a Denver-based publicly traded global company of 50,000 employees, realized the plight facing many of their workers as summer was ending and as parents faced the specter of another school year of distance learning for their children.

Responsible Production & Consumption

7 Ways to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Americans produce about 25-percent more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day compared to the rest of the year, according to estimates.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How a Nonprofit Was Able to Reconnect With Their Mental Health Patients

Nov 25, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Despite being one of the wealthiest regions of the U.S., Northern Virginia is also home to some of the country’s most underserved families. Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) opens in a new tab is a nonprofit that takes a holistic approach...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dignity Health Sports Park Partners With Kinecta Federal Credit Union to Host Holiday Food Drive

Nov 25, 2020 10:00 AM ET

On November 22, 2020, Dignity Health Sports Park partnered with Kinecta Federal Credit Union to support families in need through Kinecta’s 47th Annual Holiday Food Drive.

Health & Healthcare

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

Nov 25, 2020 9:25 AM ET

Why is indoor air quality important, especially in this time of COVID-19? Recently, at Antea Group's virtual EHSxTech meeting, 20+ EHS professionals from leading technology companies discussed the basics of IAQ and COVID-19-specific aspects for safely opening offices.

Environment

Richard Delaney: Heading Down the Cape

Nov 25, 2020 9:20 AM ET