ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Working With the CDC and Others To Advance Understanding of SARS-CoV-2

Sep 27, 2022 1:20 PM ET

In 2021, Quest labs continued to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Customer Solutions at FedEx

Sep 27, 2022 1:20 PM ET

FedEx works with customers to evaluate offering end-to-end sustainability for our supply chains through options such as carbon neutral shipping offerings and sustainable packaging solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Tapestry and kate spade Are Supporting Young BIPOC Designers and Fashion Executives With Harlem’s Fashion Row

Sep 27, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Tapestry, Inc. & kate spade new york introduce a 3 year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s annual HBCU Fashion Summit. kate spade new york executives & designers will participate in exclusive programming for students at Bowie State University.

Innovation & Technology

AMD HPC Fund Partners With the University of Vermont to Advance Computational Science and Neuroscience Research

Sep 27, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The AMD High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund puts more computational power in the hands of those conducting groundbreaking research to accelerate solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

Innovation & Technology

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Tata Consultancy Services, and PYXERA Global: Attaining Mental Health Equity

Sep 27, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose  in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and PYXERA Global, announced a new slate of programs for Digital Empowers, exploring how transformative digital innovations can solve local and global challenges.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third ESG Report: Inclusion Councils and Business Resource Groups

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Our inclusion councils and BRGs provide employees opportunities for networking, learning and personal growth, as well as an outlet for community outreach and volunteerism.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Finovate Award for Excellence in Sustainability

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the 2022 Finovate Award Winner for Excellence in Sustainability.

Environment

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

We believe that proactively engaging on climate action is critical for all companies to drive performance and compete in their markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IKEA Foundation Donates $25M To Transform Cooling Sector and Improve Billions of Lives

Sep 27, 2022 12:35 PM ET

IKEA’s charitable arm has given a $25million grant to the Clean Cooling Collaborative, which improves cooling solutions for the vulnerable global communities facing the risk of extreme heat.

Innovation & Technology

Top Five Questions About 6G Technology

Sep 27, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Among other goals, 6G technology intends to merge the human, physical, and digital worlds. In doing so, there is a hope that 6G can significantly aid in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

Enbridge Gas Helps Renewable Natural Gas Program 'Mooooooove' Foward

Sep 27, 2022 11:45 AM ET

We’re celebrating today with Ontario Waste Management Association and Bluewater Recycling Association the arrival of Ontario’s first carbon-negative waste-collection truck - fueled entirely by renewable natural gas, sourced largely from cow manure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tractor Supply Supports 95th National FFA Convention With Launch of Limited-Edition T-Shirt

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of its eighth annual National FFA Organization (FFA) T-shirt fundraiser.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timken Issues Annual CSR Report, Sets 2030 Target for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Timken Company, a global industrial leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today released its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Recycling Days Draw Big Crowds and Tons of Stuff

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Community recycling days over the summer at two of Cummins Inc.’s larger U.S. plants collectively emptied more than 2,000 vehicles of an estimated 140 tons of electronics, batteries, tires, used paint, old lightbulbs and more.

Environment

Major Food, Ag, and Clothing Companies Bring Vision of a Climate-Smart Farm Bill to Congress

Sep 27, 2022 10:50 AM ET

Companies to meet with members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture to discuss five priorities for a 2023 Farm Bill that can help address climate change and modernize the U.S. food system to benefit farmers, consumers, and communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch CIO Named the 2022 Kansas City Global CIO of the Year by the ORBIE Awards

Sep 27, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Herbalife Nutrition CEO, John Agwunobi, To Present at the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility's (HACR) Annual Symposium

Sep 27, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Agwunobi Will Participate in the Annual CEO Roundtable to Discuss the Power of Hispanic Inclusion in Corporate America

Energy

Keeping Cool: Saving Energy While Beating the Heat

Sep 27, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Many Southern California Edison residential and small business customers rely on window-mounted and portable indoor air conditioners to keep them cool during the summer.

Energy

As Regulators Seek To Increase Adoption of Sustainable Fuels, Mobile Fueling Can Increase Accessibility

Sep 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Regulations around sustainable fuels are evolving quickly. Fleet managers seeking to take advantage of regulatory incentives should pair mobile fueling with sustainable fuels to boost sustainability and efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Acre Has Been Granted B-Corp Certification...But What Does That Mean? And What's Next?

Sep 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Announcing that whilst speaking publicly for the first time about our new accreditation, which confirms our commitment to progressive social impact and environmental stewardship, may seem counterintuitive; if we aren’t celebrating, why are we announcing it?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability a Win for PNC Client Berkshire Hills Bancorp

Sep 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

How and why PNC recently assisted a client with a sustainability bond.

Environment

These South Carolina Towers Help Protect Birds Worldwide

Sep 27, 2022 9:45 AM ET

With Duke Energy's help, Audubon South Carolina joins international effort to track birds

Responsible Production & Consumption

PowerWells: How a Startup Is Solving the Dual Problem of Energy Poverty and Electronic Waste

Sep 27, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee Partners Update Commitments Ahead of Sustainable Coffee Challenge and International Coffee Day

Sep 26, 2022 8:00 PM ET

Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee Partners Update Commitments Ahead of Sustainable Coffee Challenge and International Coffee Day

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Foundation Launches Its First Latino STEM Students Scholarship Program

Sep 26, 2022 6:05 PM ET

The Foundation worked with the Hispanic Latino Network (HLN), a Medtronic employee resource group, to partner with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).