ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Campaign Continues Pollinator Support During Pandemic from NRPA and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Sep 1, 2020 1:40 PM ET

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation will host the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz during September to celebrate pollinators and raise awareness and community involvement in the pollinator crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Time to Vote Movement Gains Unprecedented Momentum Ahead of 2020 U.S. Election

Sep 1, 2020 1:30 PM ET

More than 700 companies have now joined Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CIO Perspectives: Leading the Tech Function Through COVID-19

Sep 1, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

VR Therapy: How Rescape Innovation Is Providing Emotional Support for COVID-19 Frontline Workers

Sep 1, 2020 1:00 PM ET

As COVID-19 continues to spread, frontline workers are facing extreme stress in high-pressure environments. Experts warn that while these medical professionals are at increased risk for burnout & mental health issues, therapeutic support is lacking.

Diversity & Inclusion

IPride Employee Networking Circle (ENC) Collaborates With OUTMemphis

Sep 1, 2020 12:30 PM ET

IPride recently collaborated with OUTMemphis, a non-profit with the goal of empowering, connecting, educating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community of the Mid-South, and donated 500 boxes that the organization will use for COVID-19 relief and response efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Announce Relief and Recovery Efforts To Help Those Affected by Hurricane Laura

Sep 1, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $2.5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations leading response and recovery efforts.

Events, Media & Communications

FWD SPEAK: New Holism – A Transdisciplinary Approach to Human-Centered Design

Sep 1, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Integrating architecture, interior, product, fashion and sound design, Anastasija and Martin Lesjak will be elaborating on both firms’ transdisciplinary missions which provide meaning in their work and is based on a human-centered design philosophy.

Innovation & Technology

Lab of the Future, Paskanik Featured in Robotics Tomorrow

Sep 1, 2020 11:00 AM ET

What’s becoming clear is that robotics and automation will increasingly color the way we think about labs. For example, if a lab is pushed to increase from 5,000 to 100,000 COVID tests per day, one would be hard-pressed to solve the problem without some significant level of robotics and automation.

Innovation & Technology

NPower Graduate Anthony Plummer Believes We Can Create a Stronger, More Responsive Sector

Sep 1, 2020 10:45 AM ET

We are excited to feature a guest post from Anthony Plummer, an NPower graduate and US Navy Veteran, whose career changed from retail jobs to a position as a Senior Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY after graduating from NPower's program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Good for Business, Good for the Planet: The Judges Behind the World's Foremost Biomimicry Prize

Sep 1, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Learn more about the experts that deliberated on the only international prize that examines how startups see nature as our mentor and not as a warehouse of goods.

Education

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E19: Gregg Betheil, PENCIL

Sep 1, 2020 10:00 AM ET

PENCIL President Gregg Betheil joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to talk back-to-school amidst COVID-19, virtual education, and the deepening digital divide that is preventing millions of students from continuing their schooling.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Announces Bold Goal for Products to be Net Positive by 2030, Continues Pursuit of a Greener Future

Sep 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In a bold move to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Timberland today announced a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030 -- giving back more than it takes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Visa Details Global Leadership and Progress in Latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Sep 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Visa released its latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report, which provides a yearly progress update of its ongoing commitments to corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethical leadership across the company’s most significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As outlined in its latest report, Visa continued to demonstrate its commitment to positive societal impact through the combined efforts across its business and employees.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Infographic | Lessons From Our eBike Journey

Sep 1, 2020 8:50 AM ET

UPS is exploring a range of solutions to make deliveries within cities more efficient and with zero emissions, including with electric bicycles and tricycles.

Health & Healthcare

New Collaboration Between Novartis and Africa Medical Supplies Platform to Facilitate Supply of COVID-19 Related Medicines

Sep 1, 2020 2:15 AM ET

Novartis and the African Union (AU) through the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) have announced a new collaboration to facilitate the supply of medicines from the Novartis Pandemic Response Portfolio to the AU member states and Caricom countries.

Environment

Novartis Announces Ambitious ESG Targets to Increase Access to Medicines and Achieve Full Carbon Neutrality

Sep 1, 2020 2:00 AM ET

Novartis will host a virtual investor event today to provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dexus Demonstrates Global Leadership in Sustainability

Aug 31, 2020 9:00 PM ET

Dexus has released its integrated 2020 Annual Report and its comprehensive 2020 Sustainability Report, which describe how the business has delivered sustained value through application of the Dexus Sustainability Approach.

Health & Healthcare

The EU Commits €400M in Guarantees to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Aug 31, 2020 7:00 PM ET

The European Commission announced on Monday that it has joined the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX), committing €400 million to support the global collaboration that ensures fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

Environment

Comerica Strengthens Environmental Commitment by Joining Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

Aug 31, 2020 5:25 PM ET

Comerica announced it has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). An industry-led partnership, PCAF is working to facilitate a consistent and transparent approach to assess and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with loans and investments in the financial services industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How T-Mobile Is Supporting Communities Impacted by Hurricane Laura

Aug 31, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Community relief trucks will begin supporting our customers, assisting in locations where there are closed stores. The trucks will be providing WIFI access and charging facilities in a socially distanced manner in line with COVID restrictions.

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO | Mohawk Gives Update on Pandemic Project

Aug 31, 2020 4:15 PM ET

In April 2020, Mohawk's production switched from flooring to helping healthcare workers. Bart Hill, senior vice president, Mohawk Home, tells us how many medical gowns and face shields the company made before switching back to normal production.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Set to Present at the 2020 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference

Aug 31, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2020 3:30 PM ET

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together with those who mourn loved ones lost to overdose. Learn more about the risk of overdose and how to help prevent it.

Sustainable Development Goals

5 Ways to Avoid Food Waste and Help the Planet

Aug 31, 2020 3:10 PM ET

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an estimated one-third, or about 1.3 billion tons, of all food produced globally is lost or goes to waste, which contributes to global food insecurity.

Events, Media & Communications

Social Value Canada Welcomes Furniture Bank as an Organizational Member

Aug 31, 2020 2:45 PM ET

Social Value Canada is thrilled to welcome Furniture Bank as the first organization to become a Social Value Canada member.