ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra’s TXU Energy Expands Signature Summer Assistance Program to Help More Texans Stay Safe and Cool

Jul 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Corporations and Community Organizations Amplify Happiness Through Emotional Learning

Jul 13, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Stress is a biological reaction that negatively impacts social relations, grades, mental health, and has long-lasting impacts. Nearly 70% of young people and adults report being in a state of mental distress due to stressors of work, necessary social change, health uncertainties, and monetary challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

Jul 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We’re honored to be included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for our ongoing efforts in social and environmental responsibility and corporate governance.

Innovation & Technology

How Qualcomm Technologies and OneScreen Are Helping Businesses Navigate the New Normal [Video]

Jul 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET

As communities ease out of COVID-19 lockdown and into recovery, they face the task of reducing risk in the workplace and public. Our collaboration with OneScreen is delivering technology that private and public sectors can use to help reopen safely.

Research, Reports & Publications

IOC Supports Launch of GAISF Sustainability Portal

Jul 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The portal has been created to help further sport’s sustainability goals, by providing a free tool where sustainability resources from the entire sports community can be grouped together on one dedicated platform.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PYXERA Global Offers New Leadership Development Certificate: Leading the Sustainability Transformation

Jul 13, 2020 9:40 AM ET

PYXERA Global is proud to announce the offering of a new leadership development certificate program.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Branko Primetica Discusses the Importance of Integrating Security With Development and Operations

Jul 13, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Branko Primetica has more than 20 years of experience as an information technology (IT) executive in process and performance improvement, DevSecOps, technology modernization, and artificial intelligence.

Research, Reports & Publications

Promoting Clarity and Compatibility in the Sustainability Landscape

Jul 13, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Amid rising global demand for clarity in the sustainability reporting ecosystem, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) are pleased to announce a collaborative workplan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AB InBev schenkt water aan landbouw

Jul 13, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Concreet kunnen landbouwers vanaf 1 juli elke dag met hun tankwagen in de brouwerijen van Stella Artois in Leuven en Hoegaarden water ophalen en ermee hun akkers beregenen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Site in Vietnam Named One of the 2020 Best Companies to Work for in Asia

Jul 10, 2020 4:40 PM ET

On July 1, ON Semiconductor Binh Duong received HR Asia’s 2020 “Best Companies To Work For in Asia” award under the Vietnam Chapter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Named Supermarket News Retailer of the Year

Jul 10, 2020 4:00 PM ET

[Albertsons Companies] has effectively adapted to the vast changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic, implementing comprehensive protections for customers and employees as well as advocating for grocery workers

Health & Healthcare

CEU: Integrating Health and Wellbeing Into the Foundation of the Built Environment

Jul 10, 2020 3:45 PM ET

As part of the Mohawk Group CEU series and the manufacturer’s upcoming DesignFWD virtual summit, senior sustainability manager Rami Vagal will be hosting and presenting “Integrating Health and Wellbeing into the Foundation of the Built Environment.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2019 Sustainability Report: Accelerating a Clean Energy Future

Jul 10, 2020 3:25 PM ET

Our vision is to lead the transformation of the electric power industry, focusing on opportunities in clean energy, efficient electrification, grid of the future and customer choice.

Energy

Battery Project Makes Room for More Rooftop Solar in Decorah

Jul 10, 2020 3:25 PM ET

Clean, solar energy is a good thing. But it can also affect the performance and efficiency of the electric grid.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Truth About Digital Transformation

Jul 10, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of Thought: Building a Dream Team

Jul 10, 2020 2:00 PM ET

What are the real-world benefits of diverse teams – and what does it take to make them work? I had a chance to find out when I was asked to lead product management for the Cisco team that developed App Discovery, a software-as-a-service...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Continues Homeownership Education Despite Pandemic

Jul 10, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Fifth Third collaborated with the Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, the Cincinnati Herald, the Dayton Defender and the Dayton Weekly newspapers to host two free virtual homeownership seminars in honor of national homeownership month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trailblazer Takeaways: Ibram X. Kendi on Being an Antiracist

Jul 10, 2020 1:10 PM ET

More than 7,000 T-Mobile employees recently tuned in to a livestreamed conversation between EVP of Customer Care Callie Field and Professor Ibram X. Kendi, bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist.

Innovation & Technology

5 Latest Facts About Johnson & Johnson's Ebola Vaccine

Jul 10, 2020 12:30 PM ET

One of the world's deadliest viral diseases was discovered in 1976 in Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), near the Ebola River.

Sustainable Development Goals

Recap: Solutions and Support for Women-led Businesses to Navigate COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Energy

Duke Energy Renewables' Largest Solar Project Now Online in Texas

Jul 10, 2020 11:20 AM ET

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 200-megawatt alternating current (MWac) Holstein Solar project in Nolan County, Texas, has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project...

Diversity & Inclusion

Women and Girls Must Be Participants and Leaders in Sport Recovery Plans, Says UN Women

Jul 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

While the world is currently working on addressing and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, women and girls must be both participants and leaders in this process, so their gains are not lost, and a better future for all becomes a reality, says UN Women in a Policy Brief.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Four Questions with Cleve Jones: Reflecting on the AIDS Memorial Quilt as it Returns Home

Jul 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Cleve Jones is a human rights advocate who has long been a champion for people living with HIV and LGBTQ+ equality. He co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983. Two years later, he conceived of The AIDS Memorial Quilt at an annual...

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm and Infinite Collaborate to Facilitate Powerful Digital Transformation in Smart Cities and Enterprises and Deliver End-to-End IoT Platform and IoT as a Service Across Multiple Verticals

Jul 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The collaboration creates an end-to-end, fully managed solution that facilitates digital transformation for smart connected spaces across government, healthcare, construction, entertainment, transportation, manufacturing, retail and logistics.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer Partners with Prospera Technologies Inc. to Develop Integrated Digital Solutions for Vegetable Greenhouse Growers

Jul 10, 2020 10:05 AM ET

As part of its commitment to helping growers sustainably meet increasing global needs through digital solutions, Bayer has entered a strategic partnership with Prospera Technologies Inc., a leading AI data analytics company, specializing...