ESG News from Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

Ten Years of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG)

Sep 14, 2020 9:30 AM ET

As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG), olympic.org highlights some of the ways the YOG have been most impactful since Singapore 2010.

Energy

Henkel Accelerates Climate Action and Renewable Energy Usage

Sep 14, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Brian W. Callahan Discusses Defense System Modernization

Sep 14, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Brian W. Callahan provides strategic direction in designing and executing solutions for modernizing mission-critical information systems for Department of Defense (DoD) clients.

Research, Reports & Publications

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Holds Its Third Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Market Briefing

Sep 14, 2020 5:00 AM ET

ANZ’s support for customers, stakeholders and the community throughout the COVID-19 crisis has been anchored to its purpose, strong governance and ESG principles.

Environment

Investors Talk Deforestation: Q&A With Michelle Edkins, BlackRock

Sep 12, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Michelle Edkins is Managing Director in BlackRock’s Investment Stewardship team, which seeks to promote governance best practices that help create long-term shareholder value for clients.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Through Representation

Sep 11, 2020 6:05 PM ET

This month we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. It kicks off on the important date of September 15th, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. As the largest ethnic community in the United States, representing 60.6 million individuals across the nation, there is a lot to celebrate – and companies are joining in. This month we’ve already seen one company continue their strides for representation in their product line.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Does a 30-Year Career in Semiconductors Look Like?

Sep 11, 2020 5:25 PM ET

Life is filled with excitement and opportunities. We each need to continue doing our best and show up with a “can-do” attitude. When you start your day think to yourself, “I would like to try with my best effort.” That’s all we can expect from one another.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dealing With Derecho Destruction: CNH Industrial Foundation Donates to Local Relief Efforts

Sep 11, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation has donated $20,000 to support disaster relief operations in wake of the devastating Derecho that cut a path of destruction from Nebraska to Illinois last month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nonprofits in a COVID-19 World: Engaging Stakeholders in Times of Crisis

Sep 11, 2020 4:35 PM ET

The ability to quickly adapt to change is a key aspect of running any successful organization. However, in times of crisis, that change can often come quicker than the organization and its stakeholders could imagine.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How You Can Make an Impact with a $10 Donation to Whole Planet Foundation

Sep 11, 2020 4:20 PM ET

Whole Planet Foundation is a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to alleviating poverty through microcredit around the globe in countries that supply stores with products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Commemorates its 25-Year Commitment to Helping Families Facing Childhood Cancer During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Efforts to Reflect Company's Long-Term, $146 Million Commitment to Childhood Cancer Initiatives

Sep 11, 2020 4:15 PM ET

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Aflac is set to commemorate the month, including honoring the health care heroes who care for, educate and support childhood cancer patients and their families.

Media & Communications

More Insights, More Innovations, More 'Taking Care of Business'

Sep 11, 2020 3:45 PM ET

“Taking Care of Business” is an ongoing video & podcast series that explores the world beyond COVID-19 and dives deep with trailblazing business leaders to learn how they build skills, lead successful organizations & innovate within their industries.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Has Passed, But We Can Still Make a Difference

Sep 11, 2020 3:25 PM ET

In 2020, Earth Overshoot Day was more than 3 weeks later than last year. This shows we can still reverse the trend and transform the current crisis into an opportunity to reshape our economy and become more resilient, frugal and digital.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making Employee Volunteering Easier May Undermine Long-Term Interest in Participation

Sep 11, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Making employee volunteering easier may undermine long-term interest in participation and demotivate your volunteers. Learn why with Realized Worth’s newest blog!

Health & Healthcare

Adobe Sign Customer Video: Spin the Globe

Sep 11, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Sylvia Longmire has always been passionate about traveling, but in 2005 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and started using a wheelchair.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Group Donates Carpet Tile to Several Deserving Georgia Schools

Sep 11, 2020 1:55 PM ET

Hosted by Georgia United Credit Union Foundation with donor partners like Mohawk Group, the annual program awards one deserving school a makeover grant funded by the foundation and runners-up with grants for specific projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Coffee for Peace Wins Prestigious Business for Peace Award

Sep 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Felicitas “Joji” Bautista Pantoja, Co-Founder of Business Call to Action member company, Coffee for Peace has won the Oslo Business for Peace Award for 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Power Value: Collaboration

Sep 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Rhonda R., Senior Telecommunications Engineer, IT, is passionate about collaborating with her colleagues, especially in times of change, to ensure they are effectively using technology to achieve their best results.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bringing Technology, Talent and DE&I Together In a Post-COVID World

Sep 11, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Environment

Working With Nature: Improving Ecosystems and Business Costs

Sep 11, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Five years ago, Dow made a big bet. This bet was based on the premise that there was a lot of unaccounted value from nature, and a lot of nature-based solutions to be discovered for business problems.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Season 2, Ep. 5: What Have We Learned After Eight Months of COVID-19?

Sep 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In Episode 5, Lisa Ling asks health experts for a pandemic status report, including the latest statistics on cases worldwide, the current thinking about coronavirus and its effects and what’s working to fight the disease—and what’s not.

Events, Media & Communications

Building a Forest Positive Future

Sep 11, 2020 11:45 AM ET

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham, has been invited to speak at Bloomberg’s Green Festival, a new culture-shaping event featuring leading voices working at the edge of change in sustainability.

Environment

EarthX Launches Wild at Home the First Nature Reserve

Sep 11, 2020 11:40 AM ET

EarthXR, the interactive arm of EarthxFilm, is partnering with Wild Immersion, endorsed by Jane Goodall, for the launch of Wild at Home September 21 to kickoff Climate Week.

Environment

Ceres' Climate Week NYC 2020 Media Briefing

Sep 11, 2020 11:40 AM ET

As we experience another deadly and devastating hurricane and wildfire season, it is clear the climate crisis continues to wreak havoc around the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Olympic Flame Displayed at Japan Olympic Museum

Sep 11, 2020 11:10 AM ET

The Olympic flame will be on public display at the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo, as of 1 September. The lantern was delivered during a special ceremony prepared by the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee. It will remain there until 1 November.