ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Working Forests Serve as Natural Climate Change Solution

Jan 24, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Sappi North America continues to focus on reducing the energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women Supporting Women: Ericka Ramon on Being a Woman in the Transportation Industry

Jan 24, 2023 9:00 AM ET

We sat down with Ericka Ramon — VP of account management and customer success at Booster® — to learn more about her professional journey, her thoughts on navigating the complexities and biases of the modern workplace, and what she sees on the horizon for Booster.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley Announce New Video Series Celebrating Spaces and Stories Within Nature

Jan 24, 2023 9:00 AM ET

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and its partner Nature Valley are announcing a new video series that celebrates and brings awareness to the historical and cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latino communities – while generating greater access to nature.

Environment

Chemours in Europe: Helping to Build a More Sustainable Future

Jan 24, 2023 8:15 AM ET

In 2018, we announced our sustainability goals, what we call our Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC), with ten ambitious goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which we aim to accomplish by 2030.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Reimagines Timeless Luxury With First-of-Its-Kind Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater

Jan 24, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) introduces The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater, an iconic product made to be worn, loved and live on responsibly for generations to come.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Partners With Bangladesh Apparel Exchange for the Fourth Edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum

Jan 24, 2023 8:00 AM ET

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) for its fourth edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum.

Environment

Subaru of America To Sponsor PHS Philadelphia Flower Show for 22nd Consecutive Year

Jan 24, 2023 8:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will return as the exclusive sponsor for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4-12. As a longtime partner of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), 2023 will be the automaker’s 22nd consecutive year as sponsor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Available To Read Online: Honouring Indigenous Voices Through Pathways Magazine

Jan 24, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Suncor has released a new edition of Pathways magazine featuring the inspiring stories of Indigenous Peoples in communities where Suncor operates—from Fort Chipewyan, Alta., to St. John’s, N.L.

Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Climate Goals

Jan 23, 2023 5:00 PM ET

Hear from Tracey Campbell, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, as she outlines what’s new about the company’s climate goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Discussion With the Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments

Jan 23, 2023 4:30 PM ET

The Bloomberg Women’s Buyside Network (BWBN) Singapore chapter recently hosted The Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments, an in-person event that brought together senior female practitioners and BWBN members at the crossroads of sustainability and finance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Viatris Announces Donations Totaling $1 Million To Provide Aid Supporting Access to Healthcare, Food Security and Water Stewardship

Jan 23, 2023 3:45 PM ET

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, announced it is donating a total of $1 million to aid in supporting access to healthcare, food security and water stewardship in communities around the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP Global Exchange Report Finds 98% of Surveyed Companies Use Voluntary Standards for ESG Reporting

Jan 23, 2023 2:55 PM ET

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with the CECP Global Exchange, released the Global Impact at Scale: 2022 Edition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Volunteers Outperform Giving Trends, Increase Impact and Volunteerism in Love on Month of Service

Jan 23, 2023 2:25 PM ET

For the sixth year in a row, Lenovo employees have grown their annual volunteer-led month of service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way 2022 Campaigns: ‘A Safety Net That Catches the Most Vulnerable’

Jan 23, 2023 2:20 PM ET

In 2022, for the 30th year, Enbridge’s Houston team members capped a million-dollar campaign for the United Way of Greater Houston—as our workforce across North America raised US$3.6 million (C$4.7 million) for United Way chapters across the continent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies for the Fourth Year by JUST Capital

Jan 23, 2023 1:15 PM ET

Dow announced that for the fourth year it has been named to the JUST 100 list – placing 55th overall, an 11-point improvement from last year and securing the top spot for Communities in the Chemicals sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Healthcare Equity in Underserved Communities

Jan 23, 2023 12:20 PM ET

Launched in 2020, Quest for Health Equity, or Q4HE, is an initiative established by Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation focused on taking action to address health disparities across the US.

Innovation & Technology

How 5G Indoor Solutions Can Help Your Triple Bottom Line and Boost Sustainability

Jan 23, 2023 12:15 PM ET

The Triple Bottom Line is an important tool for assessing the impact 5G brings to your business. By augmenting the analysis of solution sets beyond economic profit one can make compelling cases for the benefit of the shareholders, the community, and the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Makes a Good Leader?

Jan 23, 2023 11:25 AM ET

One of the most admirable traits I see being demonstrated by inspiring leaders is the ability to be genuinely interested and invested in their people, even when time is in short supply.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cadence India’s Flagship CSR Initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, Recognized

Jan 23, 2023 10:30 AM ET

Cadence India’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, has won the prestigious “CSR Times Awards 2022” in the “Education” category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Choose the Right Grant Application Requirements

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

For grantmakers looking to advance equity and support innovation, being intentional about how you build your grant application is where the rubber meets the road.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Trends in Sustainable Investing: From ESG to Impact

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Curiosity and Confidence as a Woman in Tech: Meet Richa Gandhi

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

I am a Senior Software Engineer on the DRI team and work on Domain Control center products. I have been with GoDaddy for over seven years now. I started at GoDaddy right after my Masters in CS in 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Responding to Floods in California

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

With regions of California being impacted by a series of torrential rainstorms, U.S. Bank announced it will provide a $25,000 U.S. Bank Foundation contribution to the Northern California Coastal Region Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Liz Atlee Named Most Powerful Latina for Third Time

Jan 23, 2023 9:55 AM ET

Liz Atlee, CBRE’s Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, has been recognized as a 50 Most Powerful Latina (MPL) by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). This is the third time she has earned this prestigious honor.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Blood Centers of America Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Experience for Use During Blood Donation

Jan 23, 2023 9:15 AM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Blood Centers of America are unveiling an innovative new mixed reality experience for use during blood donation.