ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Despite COVID-19 Disruption, ViacomCBS Keeps Its Commitment to the Next Generation

Dec 18, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students are more eager than ever to learn new skills, engage with new learning models, and receive guidance on how to navigate these uncertain times.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WEC President & CEO, Glenn Prickett In-depth Interview With Georg Kell, Arabesque

Dec 18, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Recently, Glenn Prickett, WEC’s President & CEO sat down to speak with the Chairman of one of its members, Arabesque Partners, Georg Kell. Georg has a new book that he has co-edited with others on the topic of sustainable investing.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight and ElringKlinger AG Collaborate to Advance E-mobility

Dec 18, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Keysight Technologies and ElringKlinger, one of the world's leading technological partner to the automotive industry, have collaborated to advance e-mobility in the field of battery development for electric vehicles.

Energy

Founded by Young Entrepreneurs, Oorja Brings Affordable Clean Energy to Smallholder Farmers

Dec 18, 2020 11:00 AM ET

In rural India, smallholder farmers often struggle to earn a living. They are also largely dependent on highly polluting diesel fuel, the dominant source of energy across northern and eastern India, responsible for 5 percent of the country’s carbon emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Military Veteran Spotlight: Ashley J.

Dec 18, 2020 11:00 AM ET

During The Home Depot Foundation’s Operation Surprise campaign, we’re celebrating our brave service men & women by spotlighting the military members in our family. Ashley is a Home Depot associate, college senior & member of the Army National Guard.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Nestlé Is Helping Feed the Hungry During the Pandemic

Dec 18, 2020 10:40 AM ET

At Nestle, we're committed to doing our part to fight this growing crisis, not just through our day-to-day commitment to producing affordable food worldwide but also by increasing donations to organizations that are dedicated to fighting hunger.

Health & Healthcare

Bethan's Lesson

Dec 18, 2020 10:40 AM ET

It’s time to unite behind the front line. Hear from Bethan, a midwife in the UK, to learn about her experience serving on the frontline of COVID-19.

Environment

Biogen Calls for US Policymakers to Take Bold Climate Action

Dec 18, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Does Corporate Behavior Relate to a Nation's Soft Power

Dec 18, 2020 10:15 AM ET

We have compared data on nations’ soft power from Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index with their ESG (environment, social, governance) ratings from CSRHub.

Education

Mobile Connectivity Ensures Continuity of Learning, Strengthens Communities

Dec 18, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Our STEAM program demonstrates how advanced mobile technologies with appropriate content can improve student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness in STEAM education in chronically underserved communities in Southeastern Kentucky.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Citizen Announces 'Stand Up: A Global Citizen Prize Project' Album Out Now Ahead of Global Citizen Prize Awards

Dec 18, 2020 9:40 AM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen announced their partnership with Parlophone Records/Atlantic Records and Grammy-winning recording artist Raphael Saadiq to release STAND UP, an eight-song collection that aims to restore hope

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As Historic Back-to-Back Hurricanes Hit Honduras, VF Corporation Steps Up to Help Communities

Dec 18, 2020 9:35 AM ET

When two devastating hurricanes hit Honduras recently, they severely impacted 1,000 VF associates and two of our factories. What happened next was nothing short of amazing.

Health & Healthcare

FDA Authorizes Ecolab's Bioquell Technology System for N95 Respirator Decontamination

Dec 18, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Ecolab has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for its Bioquell Technology System to decontaminate specific N95 respirators on-site to help healthcare facilities address continuing respirator shortages.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Pledges $1 Million to Morehouse School of Medicine Funding to Aid Research and Community Education to Combat the Ongoing Opioid Crisis in Rural Georgia

Dec 18, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., has pledged $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). The funding will support the institution's research and education programs related to the ongoing opioid crisis in rural America.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: Glow in the Dark Slime

Dec 18, 2020 9:05 AM ET

Have you ever wondered what causes things to glow in the dark? Find out by watching this video and making your own slime.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CECP's 2020 Look Ahead: Corporate Purpose Defining Stakeholder Capitalism

Dec 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Here are the bright spots we see in corporate purpose leadership for 2021: communicating with a divided nation, adaptability and innovation, employee well-being, focus, and tracking ESG=resilience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Step Towards Stronger Financial Reporting to Complement Sustainability Reporting

Dec 18, 2020 8:55 AM ET

Five leading organisations in sustainability and integrated reporting have published proposals on enterprise value reporting, brought to life in a prototype climate-related financial disclosure standard.

Environment

Climate Action 100+ Progress Report Records Accelerated Company Commitments To Net-Zero Emissions but Gaps Remain

Dec 18, 2020 8:50 AM ET

Almost half the focus companies of Climate Action 100+ – the world’s largest ever investor engagement initiative on climate change – have now established commitments to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, its latest progress report reveals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investment Theme: Stay Focused on Climate Risk

Dec 18, 2020 8:05 AM ET

Over the next five years, climate risk will continue to translate into market risk, as policymakers will come under pressure to preserve environmental progress and retool economies in a more sustainable way.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Scotiabank for Environmental Leadership

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grade of A- from the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in recognition of its strong management of climate-related issues and transparency in its disclosures.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Three Upshots of Pro Bono in 2020: Key Takeaways From Taproot Foundation's Annual Corporate Day

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Taproot’s annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit Corporate Day highlighted opportunities to learn, improve, grow, and expand the reach and impact of pro bono service in 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

December 19 is Wreaths Across America Day

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek; Recognized as Sustainability Leader by CDP

Dec 17, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) and its commitment to corporate responsibility is closing out 2020 with high marks from Newsweek and CDP.

Responsible Production & Consumption

11 Brands Alleviating Poverty this Holiday Season through Whole Planet Foundation

Dec 17, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Suppliers of Whole Foods Market are alleviating poverty this holiday season! To date, suppliers have donated over $14 million to Whole Planet Foundation to create economic opportunity for those who lack access to financial services in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Ranked in Top 25 of the S&P 500 for Gender Equality

Dec 17, 2020 4:15 PM ET