ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

How Do We Shape the Future?

Apr 22, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I planned to be with thousands on Washington, DC’s National Mall, calling for action on climate and sustainable development.

Education

Toyota and Discovery Education Ignite Innovation and Exploration for Homebound Students Through Virtual Field Trips

Apr 22, 2020 2:30 PM ET

To enhance virtual learning and ignite innovation, TeenDrive365 offers students a series of interactive field trips that share with them remarkable experiences and amazing places, without ever leaving their home.

Environment

Happy Earth Day From The Hershey Company

Apr 22, 2020 2:25 PM ET

We’ve long known that our business relies on ingredients that come from a healthy earth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timberland's 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Apr 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Just in time for Earth Day… global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland releases its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance data, broken down by its three sustainability pillars: Better Product, Greener World, and Stronger Communities.

Green Infrastructure

Silver Oak Winery: World’s First Production Facility to Earn “Living Building” Certification

Apr 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Silver Oak and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) announced today that the winery has become the largest certified Living Building in the world.

Environment

Yum! Brands Celebrates Earth Day 2020

Apr 22, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Over the years, Yum! has made big and small steps to advance our sustainability journey.

Environment

Confronting Global Challenges on Earth Day’s 50th Birthday

Apr 22, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Earth Day 2020 is a chance to reflect on the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about the Earth, our environment, and ourselves.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services Launches $20 Million "Committed to Serve" Initiative to Help Employees, Customers and Communities

Apr 22, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced the launch of its "Committed to Serve" initiative to help its employees, customers and communities across the United States. The Company has committed $20 million to support frontline employees...

Responsible Production & Consumption

50 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle

Apr 22, 2020 12:55 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

VIDEO | Overflow: Mohawk Makes a Wave of Change

Apr 22, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Commissioned by Mohawk Flooring North America, and built using materials sourced from its internal recycling facility, “Overflow” is an artistic interpretation that incorporates the stages that single-use PET plastic bottles undergo during the patented Continuum process

Environment

Earth Day 2020: Top Lessons from COVID-19 to Flatten the Climate Curve

Apr 22, 2020 12:35 PM ET

April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On the first event in 1970, over 20 million Americans took to the streets in protest calling for increased protections for the planet. A collective generation asked for cleaner water...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Partners With Americares for COVID-19 Response and Global Health Work

Apr 22, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The new global partnership will deliver much-needed personal protective equipment, water and sanitation infrastructure repairs and WASH education to frontline healthcare facilities around the world.

Environment

UPS Longitudes | Planting a Better Tomorrow

Apr 22, 2020 12:10 PM ET

As we rush to address the urgent, overwhelming global coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to overlook the long-term support systems that maintain our health and wellness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Protect Sport by Taking Care of Biodiversity, Says New IUCN Guide Supported by the IOC

Apr 22, 2020 12:10 PM ET

The guide, “Mitigating biodiversity impacts of sports events”, offers advice to sports event organisers on how to reduce the impact on biodiversity and promote its conservation throughout all phases of event planning.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Provides Update on COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Impact

Apr 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Medtronic has taken a number of steps to mobilize its global resources to support employees, patients and physicians, and communities in this time of need, including a rapid expansion in the production and distribution of critical products in the fight against COVID-19.

Energy

Sustainable Site Energy Solutions: Ten Things You Can Do Now for Big Impact

Apr 22, 2020 11:50 AM ET

While sustainable site energy solutions are not a new thing, their economical payback has improved considerably with increased technological strides and available incentives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods to Donate 40 Million Servings of Protein to Food Banks Nationwide as Part of COVID-19 Response

Apr 22, 2020 11:45 AM ET

The donation of over 10 million pounds of protein to food banks nationwide builds upon Smithfield’s recently launched “Good Food Challenge” to raise awareness and increase support for Feeding America in this critical time of increased need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Earth Day 2020: What COVID‐19 Teaches Us About Responding to Global Challenges

Apr 22, 2020 11:40 AM ET

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans united to demand action for our planet, marking the first Earth Day. Fifty years later, the risks and impacts of our warming planet, diminishing resources and degradation of natural habitats make the need for action more urgent than ever.

Environment

T-Mobile Adds More Green Energy to the Grid, Taking Another Step Toward Its Industry-Leading Environmental Commitments

Apr 22, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Just in time for Earth Day, T-Mobile’s partnership with Otter Creek Wind Farm has fully achieved commercial operation, and is expected to generate more than 504,100 MWh of clean energy annually, enough to power approximately 60,000 homes for a year.

Environment

Raizes do Mogi Guaçu: International Paper Talks Forest Restoration with WWF for a Better Future

Apr 22, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Earlier this year, Matt Inbusch, manager of natural capital stewardship, International Paper, joined WWF and some of his colleagues in Brazil for a visit to the Mogi Guaçu river basin

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Procures Critical Medical Supplies for Spectrum Health Lakeland

Apr 22, 2020 11:25 AM ET

In order to help in the fight against COVID-19, Whirlpool Corporation has worked rapidly since the pandemic began to obtain several shipments of medical supplies over the last few weeks for donation to Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Responsible Gender Lens Investing: How Diversity Helps Preserve and Grow Wealth

Apr 22, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Within a holistically-designed investment process, diversity of an Executive Team and Board of Directors is a powerful variable to analyze the stock’s long-term capability of preserving and growing wealth for shareholders.

Energy

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, and Cargill Announce Virtual Power Purchase Agreement for 200 MW MISO Illinois Solar Project

Apr 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, and Cargill announced today the execution of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois.

Environment

Timberland Shares an Emotional Open Letter to Nature for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with a Bold Message: "Caring is no Longer Enough"

Apr 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

At the heart of the Timberland® brand is the belief that a greener future is a better future. For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Timberland has a bold new message to share about humanity’s relationship with nature: “Caring is no longer enough.”

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: My Calling

Apr 22, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Though Ray Anderson is John Lanier's greatest inspiration as an environmentalist, it is John's faith that fundamentally motivates him to care for the earth.