ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Announces $500,000 Grant to Support Education Pipeline for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

Nov 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In addition, Smithfield's contribution will support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, strengthening student candidates for industry leadership roles.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LVMH and Timberland Discuss Environmental Initiatives Around Leather With LLM

Nov 17, 2020 9:35 AM ET

The issue features exclusive interviews with LVMH, Timberland and Professor Frank Mitloehner, as well as an in-depth report on the Higg MSI and its score for leather.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a Career Beyond the Military: How One Veteran Found Success in the Corporate World

Nov 17, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Justyn Clevenger spent eight years in the Army, from deployment in Afghanistan to service in the Army National Guard. He was a satellite communications specialist while in the Army, but his first civilian job while in the guard was as a mechanic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Senior Activity Center Receives Grant for their Nutrition Program from ON Semiconductor Foundation

Nov 17, 2020 9:20 AM ET

The Senior Activity Center in Pocatello, Idaho is an organization committed to providing nutritional meals to seniors older than the age of 60. They announced that they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the ON Semiconductor Foundation.

Education

How Nevada Ensures Educational Equity

Nov 17, 2020 9:05 AM ET

Education in Nevada is changing, for the better. This fall, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) invested $2.2 million in digital resources to support equitable education for students across Nevada

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Laptop, Hot Spot Donations Help Bridge Digital Divide

Nov 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Listed on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Nov 17, 2020 8:35 AM ET

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced today that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Refreshed Global Leadership for GRI Board

Nov 17, 2020 8:35 AM ET

GRI, provider of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards, has announced changes to its Board of Directors.

Green Infrastructure

Trane Technologies Spotlights the Latest Trends in Decarbonized Cities at World Climate Forum Europe

Nov 17, 2020 3:00 AM ET

Today, at World Climate Forum Europe, Jose La Loggia, president of Commercial HVAC EMEA of Trane Technologies will join Thomas Nowak, secretary general of the European Heat Pump Association for the fireside chat, The Future is Now: Renewable Heating and Cooling for a Decarbonized Economy.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to Address African Business, Government and Civil Society Leaders at Virtual SDG Summit

Nov 17, 2020 1:00 AM ET

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed will address African Business, Government and civil society leaders next month at a virtual event to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named Industry Sustainability Leader for the Eighth Year in a Row on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Nov 16, 2020 5:40 PM ET

For the eighth consecutive year, Abbott has been named the industry leader in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Nov 16, 2020 5:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs have earned the company a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Nov 16, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Owens Corning earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 11th consecutive year and was named Industry Leader for the DJSI World Building Products group for the eighth straight year.

Energy

Cummins Unveils Vision for Low-Carbon Future With Hydrogen

Nov 16, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Cummins laid out an aggressive strategy for hydrogen this week, addressing both production of the low-carbon energy source as well as the fuel cell technology to convert it into power for customers.

Environment

To Celebrate America Recycles Day, Watch P&G's Sustainability at Home Series

Nov 16, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Our Sustainability at Home series shares simple tips on how to make sustainable choices at home that positively impact ourselves, our families, our communities and the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Diaper Banks Deliver Hope One Diaper - and Menstrual Pad - at a Time

Nov 16, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the Baby Booties Diaper Bank in McKinney, Texas has seen a 600% increase in need from the families it serves compared to last year.

Health & Healthcare

International WELL Building Institute and the Green Sports Alliance Announce Partnership to Leverage Sport and Sustainability to Advance Health and Well-Being for Everyone, Everywhere

Nov 16, 2020 2:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices for Third Consecutive Year

Nov 16, 2020 2:15 PM ET

General Mills ranked in the 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores of 100 in Health & Nutrition, Environmental Reporting and Water Related Risks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Publishes Its 2020 Annual Reporting Suite

Nov 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

ANZ has released its annual reporting suite for 2020, including its Annual Report, Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Supplement, and its Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and new Climate Change Statement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Partners With Sunshine on a Ranney Day to Provide Light to Local Families With Dream Home Makeovers

Nov 16, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Mohawk is partnering once again with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that renovates homes for children with special needs, to provide light and greater independence for two deserving children.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Cares Grant Helps Close Digital Divide for 2,100 Students

Nov 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic made the back-to-school season anything but routine for parents with school-aged children, and remote learning proved more of a challenge for some. Inequities in internet and technology access existed before the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global Citizen's One World: Together At Home Special Named Recipient of The Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation from HPA Awards

Nov 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Awards Committee has announced that its prestigious Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation will honor One World: Together at Home, a globally televised and streamed special produced remotely, last April by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the UN Foundation.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Announces Support for Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence

Nov 16, 2020 12:25 PM ET

The United Nations Global Compact today announced their strong support for mandatory human rights due diligence during a speech by CEO and Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo at the 9th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cruise is Driving Communities Forward

Nov 16, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Cruise and Common Impact share insights from their panel “Driving Communities Forward," ranging from the “K-shaped recovery” from COVID-19, microsolutions put forward by social impact leaders, and how organizations and individuals can support equity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal's Military-Ready Response to 2020

Nov 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal begins its recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month. November is a special time at Comcast NBCUniversal when we celebrate our commitment to building an inclusive workplace for military community employees while also taking extra care to show our gratitude to military customers and communities.