ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

USA Continues to Be a Leader in Sustainable Squid

Jun 30, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off the U.S. East Coast achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Power Value: Safety and Well-Being

Jun 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Safety and Well-being are part of the core values at NRG and have always been a priority. As many team members adjust to a new home workplace dynamic, this value has taken on strengthened meaning.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Courier Personifies Passion in Support of Food Bank

Jun 30, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Ever see someone in need, just trying to make ends meet? It’s an all-too common sight, especially in the midst of the pandemic. Seeing people in need happens daily for FedEx driver Steve Warner as he goes out making deliveries in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

World's Biggest Digital Olympic Workout Introduces Half a Billion People to #Stayactive on Olympic Day

Jun 30, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Over 141 athletes from 47 sports disciplines took part in both live workouts and a special edition Olympic Day video showcasing a range of moves to challenge all abilities, from squats with Canadian Olympic ice hockey champion Natalie Spooner to headstands with USA gold medallist gymnast Kyla Ross.

Environment

Restoring Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Mexico

Jun 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Each year, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Estado de México, Mexico to spend the winter among the Oyamel trees, fir trees that protect the butterflies from seasonal rain and cold.

Health & Healthcare

Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month™ at Alkermes

Jun 30, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Along with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer we strive for a future #Immune2Cancer because to our team, cancer immunotherapy research is personal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Making Strategic Shifts to Granting Plans Can Maximize Impact During COVID-19

Jun 30, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Michelle DiSabato shares answers to important questions with Benevity on the corporate grantmaking space, and how shifting strategy can maximize the positive impact on communities during COVID-19.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Investors Can Help Make the 2020s a Decade of Climate Action

Jun 30, 2020 10:40 AM ET

The world must halve carbon emissions by 2030 to stay below 1.5°C of global warming and avoid catastrophic climate change.

Sustainable Development Goals

Kohler Co. Issues 2019 Global Social Impact Report

Jun 30, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and design of plumbing products, engines and generators, released its 2019 Social Impact Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation Discuss Sustainability with IUPUI's Sustainability Director

Jun 30, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation discussed the topic of sustainability with Jessica Davis, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis’ (IUPUI) Sustainability Director.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

Jun 30, 2020 10:00 AM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Energy

Turbine 1,500: Ørsted Reaches Offshore Wind Milestone

Jun 30, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Make Your Sustainability Report Accessible and User Friendly

Jun 30, 2020 9:30 AM ET

How can organizations ensure stakeholders can easily and quickly navigate their way around the sustainability report while demonstrating a commitment to transparency?

Diversity & Inclusion

7 Women Reveal How Their Company's Programs Left Them Feeling Empowered

Jun 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Read the reflections of seven women from seven different countries as they recount their experiences participating in leadership and development initiatives at their company.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Joins Forces With International Paper and L'Oreal USA to Restore Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitats

Jun 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Alongside key corporate partners International Paper and L’Oreal USA, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced a partnership with the Land Life Company to support reforestation efforts for critical Monarch butterfly habitats in Estado de México, Mexico

Health & Healthcare

Greater Than Aids, With Support From Walgreens and Orasure Technologies, to Provide 10,000 Free In-home HIV Tests to Community Partners

Jun 30, 2020 7:00 AM ET

With in-person health services limited due to COVID-19, Greater Than AIDS, a public information initiative of KFF, and Walgreens have announced a new program to provide 10,000 OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test kits to support expanded testing options...

Events, Media & Communications

Nickelodeon's Nick News Returns With Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, Hosted by Global Superstar Alicia Keys

Jun 29, 2020 6:10 PM ET

Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program amplifies the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In Good Company: 50 U.S. Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Jun 29, 2020 6:05 PM ET

Bacardi and its Patrón tequila brand donated $4 million to support struggling bars and restaurants, through its #RaiseYourSpirits initiative.

Environment

GroMoreGood: ScottsMiracle-Gro's Promise to Protect Pollinators

Jun 29, 2020 4:55 PM ET

A big part of how we GroMoreGood at ScottsMiracle-Gro is caring for our planet’s littlest creatures––bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing it Full Circle: 20+ Years of Connections Through Selling on eBay

Jun 29, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Cami’s center lists donated quality items on eBay for Charity, where all sale proceeds go directly to the nonprofits to help them sustain and thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Employees Are a Force for Good

Jun 29, 2020 4:10 PM ET

When the novel coronavirus spread across the world, one thing was evident among General Mills employees – they wanted to do their part to help in some way.

Environment

As Deforestation Escalates in the Amazon, Ceres Releases Major New Investor Framework to Drive Urgent Corporate Action

Jun 29, 2020 4:10 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Continuing to #DoGood through “Operation Double Helpings”

Jun 29, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

A Sustainable Future Is an Inclusive Future

Jun 29, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Kings Blake Bolden Joins Black Girl Hockey Club's Juneteenth Discussion on Race, Hockey and Community

Jun 29, 2020 2:45 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings scout Blake Bolden, the first African American player in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), recently joined the Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) for a Juneteenth Celebration panel discussion on race, hockey and community.