ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

America's Most Responsible Companies

Dec 3, 2020 2:35 PM ET

It’s sustainability awards season and we’re honored that NortonLifeLock has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

More than 700 Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy Leaders Convene to Advance Racial Equity

Dec 3, 2020 1:45 PM ET

ACCP, CECP, The Council on Foundations, and Points of Light collaborated to host a two-day conference titled, “Racial Equity: Moving Companies from Promise to Action.”

Events, Media & Communications

World Environment Center Europe Elects New Supervisory Board Officers

Dec 3, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) Europe Supervisory Board of Directors has elected the following individuals as its Officers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why There Has Never Been a Better Time for Neurodiversity

Dec 3, 2020 1:30 PM ET

I am not a neutral party when it comes to neurodiversity. I am a parent of an autistic teenager, and my work is also related to the topic. Neurodiversity is the different ways we as humans think, communicate and see the world. Neurodiversity also implies that these differences, while presenting certain challenges, also contain untapped strengths for the individual, for businesses, and for society overall.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CBRE Global Investors Achieves Exceptional GRESB Results Including Recognition of Three Funds as Global Sector Leaders

Dec 3, 2020 1:15 PM ET

CBRE Global Investors today announced another year of exceptional results in the 2020 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, with three funds recognized as the global sector leaders in the industrial, retail and hotel categories. The results underscore the firm’s continued progress toward being a market leader in sustainability.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Change Makers: 3D Printing is Transforming Manufacturing Inside and Out at This Koch Company

Dec 3, 2020 12:40 PM ET

At John Zink Hamworthy Combustion (JZHC), additive manufacturing isn’t limited to the manufacturing floor.

Energy

National Grid Transitions to Regional Focus and Appoints Key Leaders

Dec 3, 2020 12:35 PM ET

National Grid US President Badar Khan today announced the company’s transition to a deeply local model for its US business. The announcement includes the expansion of New England and New York leadership roles and a new Chief Customer Officer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How To Foster Professional Development And Community For Remote Teams

Dec 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Now that we’ve moved past the crisis mode and have settled into remote work, marketing leaders need to focus on engagement and development of team members’ careers remotely.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In with Jeff Wooster | A Conversation with The Kraft Heinz Company

Dec 3, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Newly Funded MBA Initiative Paves the Way for Women in Challenging Circumstances to Become Female Leaders of the Future

Dec 3, 2020 11:15 AM ET

3 December 2020, London: The UK chapter of Omniwomen+Allies, Omnicom’s global initiative committed to increasing the number, seniority and influence of women in its leadership roles, today confirms details of its sponsored MBA programme, Future3, with long-standing partner, Theirworld, the global charity committed to ending the global education crisis, and Edinburgh Business School, the graduate school of business of Heriot-Watt University.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday 3rd Place Winner and $2,500 Grant Recipient : The Arc Gateway - Pensacola, FL

Dec 3, 2020 11:15 AM ET

When asked to think of a local organization that is dedicated to helping people, one name immediately came to mind – The Arc Gateway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Climate Finance? Why Now?

Dec 3, 2020 11:05 AM ET

“Why climate finance,” you might ask? In 25 years of reporting on sustainable business, I have become fascinated by the pivotal relationship between capital and innovative solutions to climate-related issues.

Media & Communications

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 20

Dec 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 20 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | A Small Business With a Big Appetite and a Five-Star Distribution Partner

Dec 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Our son Harry was 3 years old when one bite of a cookie containing nuts sent him to the hospital with anaphylactic shock. It was a terrifying way to learn that Harry — like many other children — has a life-threatening allergy to nuts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taylor, MI Veteran Chosen for Full Roof Replacement After Losing His Job

Dec 3, 2020 10:45 AM ET

A Taylor, MI veteran remains thankful after more than a dozen people chipped in to replace his entire roof and fully upgrade his house to city code.

Environment

A 4-Step Guide to Starting a Career in Sustainability for Undergraduates

Dec 3, 2020 10:35 AM ET

By now you’ve probably noticed that there aren’t too many jobs out there with the words “entry level” and “sustainability” in the title, huh? Don’t get too mad at COVID, it’s not the pandemic’s fault (although it certainly isn’t helping).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $1 Million Commitment to Per Scholas to Combat the Tech Opportunity Gap Across the U.S.

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

At a time when millions of Americans have been laid off or furloughed due to COVID-related circumstances, this partnership will help Per Scholas keep up with growing demand for its programs and train individuals for promising careers in technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Annual Disaster Giving Program

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Today, the American Red Cross is recognizing Truist Foundation, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) with an annual grant of $1 million.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial in Spain Values Diversity in its Production Line Workforce

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

CNH Industrial was the first company in Spain to integrate people with cognitive impairments into an industrial production line. Colleagues work side by side to produce heavy duty trucks and this full integration has numerous benefits in terms...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thank You to Our Global Nonprofit Partners Fighting COVID-19

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Stanley Black & Decker has created a COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help our communities around the world combat the effects of the pandemic.

Energy

Alabama Power Chooses Mitsubishi Power JAC Gas Turbine Power Island Combined With Black & Veatch EPC Experience for Plant Barry

Dec 3, 2020 9:50 AM ET

Alabama Power has selected a Mitsubishi Power JAC power island with advanced technology for a new unit at its James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant in Mobile County to help meet future reliability needs for customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Gratitude to Generosity

Dec 3, 2020 9:45 AM ET

It just takes a few minutes of kindness from each of us — and maybe some encouragement to our family, friends and coworkers too. Let’s #CaptureKindness together!

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada Launches a Set of Tools Designed to Advance Gender Equality in the Private Sector at the Business for Gender Equality Virtual Forum With Leaders, Advocates, and Change-makers

Dec 3, 2020 9:00 AM ET

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada welcomed leaders, advocates, and change-makers at the Business for Gender Equality virtual forum.

Media & Communications

Focusing on Regenerative Agriculture and Moving to Renewable Electricity, Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Dec 3, 2020 7:45 AM ET

Nestle is taking measures to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 – even as the company grows.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2020 Impact Report - Press Release

Dec 2, 2020 6:30 PM ET

WCIF is uniquely suited to offer an alternative. It invests in companies that provide tools that enable brands, retailers, and suppliers to source responsibly and which workers can use to their own benefit. Corporations and suppliers are the primary customers for these tools, but the ultimate beneficiaries of the Fund’s investments will be the millions of vulnerable workers at the bottom of global supply chains, and their families.