ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

2021 Sustainable Impact Predictions, From Education Reinvention to the Race to Net Zero

Feb 4, 2021 8:15 AM ET

The events of 2020 will forever change how we think, live and work. While we have a long way to go, there is finally a glimpse of hope as more than 57 countries have administered more than 71 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.*

Environment

Featured Partner: England's Community Forests Transform Landscapes and Communities

Feb 4, 2021 8:00 AM ET

England's Community Forests have been transforming the landscapes and communities in and around the country’s largest towns and cities for nearly 30 years.

Environment

EarthX Presents Special Amplifying Amazonian Indigenous Voices

Feb 4, 2021 8:00 AM ET

On February 18, EarthX will present a two-hour special, called “Protecting the Amazon” to focus on the vital issue of the demarcation of indigenous lands and the health emergency of Covid-19 in the Amazon territories.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Launches First of its Kind Climate Change Advisory Services

Feb 3, 2021 5:25 PM ET

On January 28th, 2021, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduced its Climate Change Advisory Service, an evolution of the firm’s existing consulting services designed to deliver a holistic solution to business’ sustainability challenges and climate action

Research, Reports & Publications

Message from our CEO: Qualcomm 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

Feb 3, 2021 4:35 PM ET

As we look ahead, we are excited to continue inventing breakthrough technologies that can transform industries, help build a more resilient economy, and catalyze social change for billions of people across the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP People Talk About Progress For Racial Equality And Social Justice

Feb 3, 2021 4:15 PM ET

This year’s Black History Month celebrations are different and serve as a stark reminder of how much progress is still to be made in light of the devastating and daily examples of the dangers that Black and African American citizens face.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IVECO Supports the Helsinki University Hospital by Donating an Ambulance

Feb 3, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial and its brands are keen to help local communities whenever and however is most appropriate.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Earns a Decade of Perfect Scores on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's LGBTQ Workplace Equality Index

Feb 3, 2021 2:10 PM ET

United Airlines today announced it has received its 10th consecutive perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Energy

Cummins Green Hydrogen Technology Powers the Largest Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer in Operation in the World

Feb 3, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Global technology and power solutions leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has provided a 20-megawatt PEM electrolyzer system to generate green hydrogen, making it the largest in operation in the world.

Media & Communications

Our Kickoff to Year-Round Gardening

Feb 3, 2021 1:55 PM ET

Whether growing their own food, caring for a houseplant on the window sill of a studio apartment, or completely transforming a backyard into an outdoor office or yoga studio, gardening offered a much needed escape and purpose for many Americans during a difficult year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Corporation Commences the Monetization of Impacted Land Swap Credits through its Land Betterment Exchange

Feb 3, 2021 1:50 PM ET

Land Betterment announced that the Company’s Environmental Solutions division is driving innovation and efficiencies in reclaiming former coal mining and industrial lands through the launch of its Land Betterment Exchange (“LBX”).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Feb 3, 2021 1:00 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) announced that its policies and practices fostering gender equality in the workplace have earned the company a place in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). This is the second year in a row that CBRE has been included in the GEI.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Ranked 16th on FORTUNE's List of World's Most Admired Companies

Feb 3, 2021 12:55 PM ET

FedEx has been ranked #16 on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and #8 on FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Top 50 All-Stars.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Ranks Highest Among Integrated Resort Developers on Fortune's “World's Most Admired Companies” List

Feb 3, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fueling Futures: Not Just the Energy We Deliver, but the Energy We Put In

Feb 3, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Fueling Futures brings together Enbridge’s ongoing efforts in the areas of corporate citizenship, donations, sponsorship and employee volunteering and giving — a collective force dedicated to making tomorrow better than today.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres 2021 to Call on Capital Market Leaders for Urgent Action to Stop the Climate Crisis

Feb 3, 2021 11:40 AM ET

Three-day virtual convening will draw institutional investors, C-suite executives, policymakers, regulators and thought leaders from around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment and Support Options

Feb 3, 2021 11:35 AM ET

According to JAMA Network Open, drinking has increased by 14% in the US since the pandemic hit If you are concerned about your use of alcohol, participating in dry January may not be enough.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Twenty-Five New IOC Young Leaders Join the Programme

Feb 3, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the selection of 25 new IOC Young Leaders who will leverage the power of sport to make a positive difference in their communities.

Environment

Keeping Plastics in the Value Chain and Out of Nature: Introducing the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action

Feb 3, 2021 10:40 AM ET

In this latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast and wrapping up 2020, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with the co-chairs of the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, Barry Parkin from Mars, Inc., and Rob Nicol from Walmart Canada.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Named a 'Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality'

Feb 3, 2021 10:40 AM ET

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 18th year in a row, making it a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAIC Honored by Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies List

Feb 3, 2021 10:40 AM ET

Education

Mosaic Announces Further Funding to Support Students of Regina's Mother Teresa Middle School

Feb 3, 2021 10:30 AM ET

At Mosaic, we help build stronger communities where we operate by supporting organizations that are making a difference.

Environment

Bloomberg LP Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025

Feb 3, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Bloomberg LP today announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascadian Farm Commits $750,000 to The Nature Conservancy to Rebuild Wildlife Habitat and Restore Groundwater on Farmland in the Sacramento Valley

Feb 3, 2021 10:05 AM ET

The two-year investment will focus on partnering with farmers to rebuild wildlife habitat and regenerate groundwater on more than 25 million square feet, equal to 600 acres of farmland, in this key sourcing region for the brand.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eco-Flooring: Sustainable Options for You and the Environment

Feb 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Flooring has come a long way since handwoven grass carpets of pre-historic times. Throughout history, there have been hundreds of variations, resulting in the modern, eco-flooring options available today.