ESG News from Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can Food Supply Chains Cope with COVID-19?

Jun 9, 2020 1:00 PM ET

It’s a luxury easily taken for granted in the developed world – that we can expect diverse, healthy and safe food on our supermarket shelves. But this is only possible thanks to the complex global supply chains...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan to Advance Social Justice and Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:45 PM ET

There will be $75 million in cash and $25 million in media that will be distributed over the next three years, in addition to the existing commitments our company currently makes to thousands of organizations supporting underrepresented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mini Stories: Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Essential Workers

Jun 9, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In the new era of COVID-19, essential workers are encouraged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves to prevent the transmission of the virus. Yet often these items are in short supply or are difficult to obtain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UPS Calls for Justice and Reform to Advance Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Tips for Operating Construction Sites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In the era of COVID-19, construction companies across America are trying to find the best way forward. There are a host of new challenges that every construction organization has to deal with.

Media & Communications

Will We Ever See SEC Rules/Guidance for Corporate ESG Disclosure and Reporting? The Question Hangs in the Wind...

Jun 9, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Questions: What about the dramatically-increasing corporate ESG / sustainability / responsibility / citizenship disclosure and reporting?

Environment

Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E13: Natalye Paquin, Points of Light

Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Points of Light President & CEO Natalye Paquin joins host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly for a conversation on the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism in improving our communities, especially in crises like COVID-19.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Exploring Environmental Management at Gildan: Q&A With Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment

Jun 9, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In honour of World Environment Day, we spoke with Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment at Gildan, to get her perspective on the role that strong environmental practices play on driving Company performance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaders Call on UK Prime Minister to Create Socially Just and Green Recovery From COVID-19

Jun 9, 2020 9:00 AM ET

A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday 9th June calls on his government to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame Covid-19 recovery plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Employees Volunteering to Help Those Facing Hunger Worldwide During Pandemic

Jun 8, 2020 7:40 PM ET

In partnership with international hunger relief non-profit Rise Against Hunger, United employees across the country are volunteering to package over 300,000 meals for vulnerable communities around the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Racial Injustice: A Letter to Our Customers and Communities

Jun 8, 2020 5:35 PM ET

The recent death of George Floyd and racial violence following in the aftermath have left many reeling, hurting and searching for answers.

Health & Healthcare

Domtar's Paper-Based Solutions Bring Variety, Creativity to Self-Isolation

Jun 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Commits $500,000 in Support of North American Organizations Dedicated to Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Jun 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Scotiabank today announced a $500,000 commitment to several organizations recognized for their leadership in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination within Canada and the U.S.

Environment

CNH Industrial Engages in a Global Tree Planting Initiative for World Environment Day

Jun 8, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V., a global leader in capital goods, is engaging with the 2020 theme, Time for Nature of the United Nations’ World Environment Day. The current Covid-19 pandemic has increased our awareness of the interdependence between people and nature, and the importance of protecting biodiversity and the environment.

Health & Healthcare

Our Partners: Tarik Daniels Focuses on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Through Art, Advocacy and Affirming Care

Jun 8, 2020 2:25 PM ET

Tarik Daniels, founder and Executive Director of the mental health awareness group Whatsinthemirror?, believes art has the power to do more than entertain – it can heal.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One Planet Prosperity

Jun 8, 2020 2:25 PM ET

Partnership between Global Footprint Network and Schneider Electric aims to highlight the powerful competitive advantage of one-planet compatible companies

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum! Brands Pledges $3 Million to Advance Equality and Social Justice

Jun 8, 2020 1:35 PM ET

The last few weeks have taught us that what we, as individuals and a community, choose to do at this time will define the world in which we live.

Sustainable Development Goals

Media Advisory: Heads of State to Join Business Leaders and UN Chiefs to Discuss COVID-19, Inequality and Climate Crises at the UN Global Compact 20th Anniversary Leaders Summit

Jun 8, 2020 1:35 PM ET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia will join dozens of Chief Executive Officers and UN chiefs at the United Nations Global Compact’s Leaders Summit next week to address the private sector’s response to three global crises – health, inequality and climate.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Health-Safety Rating for all Building and Facility Types

Jun 8, 2020 1:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the launch of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal: Standing With Black Employees, Customers and Partners

Jun 8, 2020 12:30 PM ET

PayPal is donating $500,000 to organizations including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, National Urban League, and other local community groups across the country that are doing meaningful work to build toward racial equality, healing and reconciliation

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Marks World Oceans Day by Joining WWF's ReSource: Plastic Team

Jun 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET

On World Oceans Day today, Kimberly-Clark joined the ReSource: Plastic team, a group launched last year by WWF to bring together companies and find solutions to the plastics problem.

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem Reports Broad Sustainability Advances, Beats Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target by More Than 40%

Jun 8, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Xylem’s 2019 Sustainability Report revealed that it has achieved a 28.3% reduction in GHG intensity, against a target of 20% set in 2014. The report also demonstrated over-achievement or material progress on all of its 2019 sustainability targets.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making a Wave of Change With Recycled Plastics

Jun 8, 2020 11:30 AM ET

An interactive, large-scale sculpture built almost entirely from upcycled materials by Brooklyn-based artist Basia Goszczynska, Overflow represents plastic pollution in our oceans while celebrating ingenious recycling technologies that help minimize our waste stream.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whoa Nellie Farm - Making Regenerative Agriculture Work for All

Jun 8, 2020 11:10 AM ET

As Woody Tasch argues in his article, re-localization is the answer to a more sustainable food systems in our communities. We can start by buying more from local farmers in locally-owned stores & restaurants to really make a difference where we live