ESG News from Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

National Grid Releases Statement on New England Governor's Call for Modernization of Regional Electric System

Oct 15, 2020 1:30 PM ET

National Grid today issued a statement following the New England Governors’ call for the modernization of the regional electricity system in order to achieve their states’ respective goals for clean, affordable, and reliable electricity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When Animals Are Suffering or in Crisis, the Humane Society of the United States Is There.

Oct 15, 2020 1:30 PM ET

As a donor, you can support the Humane Society of the United States by donating to them through your employer’s workplace giving program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Fight Against Childhood Hunger is More Important Than Ever

Oct 15, 2020 1:15 PM ET

As COVID-19 drives economic instability across the nation, it has been estimated that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. now suffers from food insecurity—in effect not knowing where their next meal will come from.

Energy

Boeing Amps Up Renewable Electricity to Power Operations

Oct 15, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Boeing is advancing its pledge to power worksites and manufacturing facilities using 100% renewable electricity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Helps Narrow Homeownership Gap in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Oct 15, 2020 1:05 PM ET

Homeownership rates among people of color in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., demonstrate the highest disparity in the U.S. with a glaring 50% racial equity gap between White and Black homeowners, according to the Urban Institute.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Our View on the Department of Labor's ESG Proposal: Sustainability is Essential

Oct 15, 2020 1:00 PM ET

The Department of Labor’s proposed regulation on “Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments,” otherwise known as the DOL ESG rule, takes the misguided view that incorporating ESG factors is not relevant in the pursuit of risk-adjusted returns and requires a trade-off with performance.

Innovation & Technology

Sentera and Anheuser-Busch Partner to Help Rice Growers Enhance Their Fertilizer Programs and Sustainability Efforts With Predictive Modeling

Oct 15, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Sentera has announced a partnership with Anheuser-Busch under which Sentera will deliver critical grower-level insights to forecast nitrogen demand in rice production.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Share the Love® Event Takes on 2020 for Its Thirteenth Consecutive Year

Oct 15, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Thirteen years running, the 2020 Share the Love Event will mark the fifth consecutive year there will be no cap placed on the total donation from Subaru of America, Inc. to its Share the Love Event charitable partners.

Innovation & Technology

Solidia Technologies Announces Possibility of Turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the Planet

Oct 15, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Solidia’s new applications for ready-mix can turn concrete into a carbon sink by lowering emissions from cement production and consuming CO2 in concrete, says CEO Tom Schuler during his TED Talk at the Global Countdown Launch.

Diversity & Inclusion

“We Have a Proud Legacy and Our Future Is Bright!”

Oct 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET

T-Mobile’s External Diversity and Inclusion Council members say celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on a companywide level is the right way to honor Latinx employees — past, present and future.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Releases Climate Action's Climate Playbook for the Fashion Industry

Oct 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Guidebook identifies climate actions apparel manufacturers can take to promote global decarbonization; lists WSP USA as a recommended service provider.

Green Infrastructure

Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize: FedEx Launches New Sustainability Website

Oct 15, 2020 11:30 AM ET

We just launched our new Sustainability website, which includes an overview of our “Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize” strategic approach, as well as feature stories showcasing our sustainability initiatives across our aircraft, vehicles, facilities & materials usage.

Health & Healthcare

Only Two in 10 Wash Their Hands to Protect Others, Impacting People and Businesses

Oct 15, 2020 11:25 AM ET

In connection to the Global Handwashing Day 2020, Essity is releasing new facts on hand hygiene from their global hygiene and health survey performed in July 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How KFC U.S., Taco Bell U.S. and the Habit Burger Grill Turned Spare Change Into More Than $30 Million for Charity

Oct 15, 2020 11:00 AM ET

This is a story of how the donation of a few pennies led to millions of dollars in college scholarships, education grants, food for hungry children, gas cards and even natural disaster relief.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Just Vote Campaign, Global Citizen and Headcount Call on Corporations and Organizations Nationwide to Empower Employees to Engage in the Electoral Process

Oct 15, 2020 10:35 AM ET

The Just Vote campaign, spearheaded by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount, today announced additional companies and organizations supporting in the effort to engage more Americans in the election process.

Health & Healthcare

New Report Shows Results of London-based Supermarket Trials to Promote Healthier Diets and Lifestyles

Oct 15, 2020 10:10 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, today publish a review of the Collaboration for Healthier Lives UK’s first year.

Green Infrastructure

Grow Pittsburgh Builds New Greenhouses and Agricultural Hub in Wilkinsburg

Oct 15, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Construction and renovations are set to begin at Grow Pittsburgh’s newest production site, Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg later this month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New 'Lens' on the Future of Coffee: Olam Coffee Defines Contributions to SDGs With Commitments to Improve Livelihoods, Communities and Landscapes

Oct 15, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Olam Coffee, one of the leading green coffee origin exporters and part of Olam Food Ingredients, has announced its vision for the future of the coffee sector.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: How Can Governments Attract Private Investment for the Green Energy Transition?

Oct 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The world is not on track to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. With 2030 just a decade away, governments are under pressure to speed up the clean energy transition.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Beauty & the Circular Economy

Oct 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridgestone Unveils A Layered Journey Sustainability Campaign

Oct 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Bridgestone, a global leader in sustainable mobility and advanced solutions, has announced today a new campaign inviting partners to participate in building a stronger society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen VP Michael Ruiz Talks Cuban American Upbringing and Turning Obstacles into Superpowers

Oct 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Every year from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and histories of Americans whose ancestors come from Central and South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Spain and celebrates many accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.

Events, Media & Communications

PYXERA Global Announces New Board Members

Oct 14, 2020 8:05 PM ET

PYXERA Global is pleased to announce that Renée Cardwell Hughes, President and CEO of Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Mark Overmann, Senior Manager at Accenture Federal Services, and Uva Cristina Coles, Founder and CEO at Inclusiva, LLC, and Ian Cornell, Chief Data and Intelligence Offer in Newark, New Jersey have joined its board of directors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Co-Creating the New World: Latin Pro Bono Summit 2020

Oct 14, 2020 7:55 PM ET

PYXERA Global is an active contributor in the design of the Pro Bono Network’s LATAM Pro Bono Summit, taking place from October13 to October 15. This year, the summit will be completely virtual and will bring together pro bono experts and professionals from corporations, along with leaders from NGOs, Foundations, and Social Enterprises.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Adobe Named a Top 10 Most JUST Company

Oct 14, 2020 7:15 PM ET

When Dr. John Warnock and Dr. Charles Geschke cofounded Adobe in 1982, they set out to build a company that continuously innovated, while maintaining a culture in which employees treated others with trust and respect.