ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Donates 13.5 Million Meals in Four Weeks

Apr 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Sysco announced it has donated more than 13.5 million meals over the last four weeks across the global regions where it operates as part of its community response strategy to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ware2Go Partners With 1M Masks to Deliver Free PPE to Healthcare Workers

Apr 15, 2020 8:45 AM ET

Ware2Go, a UPS (NYSE:UPS) company that helps merchants simplify fast delivery to customers, is partnering with 1M Masks, a New York City grassroots initiative, to ship one million medical masks to healthcare workers, quickly and at no cost.

Research, Reports & Publications

Science As a Force for Good

Apr 15, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has published its eleventh Corporate Responsibility Report, covering the year 2019. As the report focuses on 2019, it does not contain information about the company’s approach to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

The Muckraker: Jared Yates Sexton

Apr 14, 2020 7:35 PM ET

This week on Sea Change Radio, we learn about what Yates refers to as the “Republican Death Cult,” discuss the effect this party has had on the climate movement, and get a glimpse of the struggle over universal access to the ballot box.

Health & Healthcare

Verizon Media Donates $10M in Advertising to Mental Health, COVID-19 Awareness

Apr 14, 2020 7:00 PM ET

Verizon Media Donates $10 Million in Ad Inventory to Provide Essential Visibility and Support for Mental Health Organizations Responding to COVID-19

Responsible Production & Consumption

Aramark to Manufacture Essential Protective Gear to Support COVID-19 Response

Apr 14, 2020 6:15 PM ET

In keeping with its 84-year history of answering the call for assistance in times of need, Aramark announced its Uniform Services division has redeployed production lines in order to manufacture essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for the heroes working in hospitals and in other critical roles across the United States.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Porter Novelli's Margaret-Ann Cole, EVP, Global Head of Talent, to Participate in Panel Addressing Employee Communications During COIVD-19

Apr 14, 2020 6:00 PM ET

Porter Novelli's EVP, Golbal Head of Talent, Margret- Ann Cole will join Michelle Projekt (PepsiCo's VP, Global Head of Internal Communications) and Patrick O'Connell (KONE Americas' Head of Marketing & Communications) in a moterate discussion on employee communications during COIVD-19 on Apr 16, 2020 01:00 PM EST.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel Recognized as a 2020 Top Global Champion for Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

Apr 14, 2020 4:30 PM ET

The ranking is the only one of its kind, made up of the some of the world’s largest corporations that have demonstrated their commitment to global inclusive sourcing from diverse groups including minority, women, LGBT and disabled-owned businesses.

Education

Using Project-Based Learning to Develop 21st Century Skills

Apr 14, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Project-based learning (PBL) is designed to do both. By inviting students to solve real-world challenges in their own community, we can draw the connection between these modern skills and the changing world around us.

Innovation & Technology

HP Launches Free Print, Play, and Learn Platform

Apr 14, 2020 3:55 PM ET

HP Inc. today launched Print, Play & Learn, a free online resource to support millions of families around the world who have transitioned to learning from home.

Health & Healthcare

#KevinCrushingCancer: Fight with Kevin

Apr 14, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Kevin Clements' family knows there is a challenge ahead. But they're always up for a challenge. He needs a bone marrow transplant and now his family is racing to find his perfect match.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing for Health: Catalyzing Investment in Human and Social Capital

Apr 14, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Advancing Gender Equity by Improving Menstrual Health

Apr 14, 2020 3:00 PM ET

One of the few things that doesn’t stop during a global pandemic is menstruation. FSG's new report, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, highlights opportunities to advance gender equity by improving menstrual health and hygiene.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker Commits Financial Support and Expertise to Benefit Communities and Employees During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 14, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Stanley Black & Decker today announced a $10+ million comprehensive COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help its communities and employees around the world combat the effects of the pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial Donates Protective Masks to Healthcare Facilities in the U.S.

Apr 14, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial’s U.S. sites donated a total of 2,500 KN95 masks to local healthcare facilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U by Kotex Donates 1 Million Products to the Alliance for Period Supplies Relief Efforts

Apr 14, 2020 2:00 PM ET

About 25 percent of U.S women don’t have the means to buy period supplies, a statistic that prompted U by Kotex® to become the founding partner of the nonprofit Alliance for Period Supplies in 2018.

Health & Healthcare

Cleaning In The Time Of Coronavirus

Apr 14, 2020 2:00 PM ET

We hope you are staying as safe as possible during the outbreak of Covid-19. As you hunker down at home for the long haul, here are some tips to improve sanitization and disinfection.

Media & Communications

Nickelodeon Research Reveals Kids’ and Parents’ COVID-19 Fears

Apr 14, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Shielding kids from the reality of COVID-19 is nearly impossible, new interviews from Nickelodeon Consumer Research show. Their daily lives have been disrupted, which is causing kids to feel much of the same anxiety as adults.

Green Infrastructure

Shaping a Sustainable Post-Covid-19 World: Five Lessons for Business

Apr 14, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Mike Barry of A Blueprint for Better Business outlines how companies can convert the management-speak of ‘purpose’ into action that contributes towards building a more resilient, equal and healthy society on the other side of the pandemic.

Energy

An Industry United to Put Customers First

Apr 14, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Following a period of rising household energy prices and supply security concerns, leaders in Australia’s energy industry have committed to working together under a world-first initiative called the Energy Charter to unite Australia’s energy industry to improve customer outcomes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Citizen Announces New Artists to Join the ‘One World: Together at Home’ Global Special to Celebrate and Support Healthcare Workers in the Fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 14, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Global Citizen today announced an expanded list of artists that will appear in the One World: Together At Home global broadcast special, being held in support of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic being led by the World Health Organization.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Companies Get Creative With Product Lines During COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

While “business as usual” remains a thing of the past (at least for now), some businesses are re-imagining their product and service offerings. Here’s a roundup of restaurants transforming to meet the changing demands during the global crisis.

Education

Kennewick, Washington 4th Grader Wins National 2020 Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge

Apr 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In a cooking challenge designed to engage school students in creating and enjoying healthier eating habits, Lexie Jauregui, a fourth grader, was selected as the national winner of the 10th annual 2020 Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge.

Education

Coronavirus: Connecting to Online Educational Resources for Children

Apr 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

As schools across the U.S. are closed indefinitely, parents and teachers are looking for options to keep students engaged. Education partners from the JetBlue Foundation and our Soar with Reading initiative have provided these free tools and tips.

Environment

Doing Your Recycling Best During COVID-19

Apr 14, 2020 11:40 AM ET

We’ve all been staying at home the past few weeks with very good reason – preventing the spread of COVID-19. During this time, you probably are generating more waste, particularly food and beverage packaging, takeout containers and cardboard boxes.