ESG News from Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How the Send IT Back Mobile App Contributes to a Circular Economy

Apr 29, 2022 9:45 AM ET

We have a blog series that focuses on the people behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco. Each blog in this series highlights a different Cisco employee who works closely with CSR initiatives across the company.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comcast Announces $1 Million Investment In Backstage Capital

Apr 29, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Comcast Corporation announced a $1 million investment in Backstage Capital to support underrepresented founders at the earliest stages.

Innovation & Technology

If We Want to Thrive, We Must Dare to Hope

Apr 29, 2022 9:00 AM ET

In my book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, I begin with hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Is Proud of the Positive Impact That Its Finance Academy Has on Students' Lives

Apr 28, 2022 6:45 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank is proud of the positive impact that its Finance Academy has on students’ lives. This school year, Fifth Third is awarding 28 high school students with a $2,500 college savings gift card

Research, Reports & Publications

Allegiant Travel Company Partners with Schneider Electric to Set ESG Goals

Apr 28, 2022 6:05 PM ET

Allegiant, an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, and Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a partnership agreement to help Allegiant develop an ESG program.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Film Festival 2022 Announces Closing Night Lineup

Apr 28, 2022 5:15 PM ET

EarthX Film Festival 2022 presented by Curiosity proudly announces its Closing Night films and events.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC Bank Appoints Yolanda Davila as Community Development Banking Southwest Territory Executive

Apr 28, 2022 5:05 PM ET

PNC Bank today named Yolanda ‘Yoly’ Davila to the position of Southwest territory executive for Community Development Banking, encompassing the states of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Episodes of “Corporate Conversations on Purpose”

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Purpose is the new frontier for performance and competition in today's business landscape and failing to adapt means companies will struggle to remain competitive in their markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Earns Top Score on 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has ranked MPC a “Best Place to Work” for LGBTQ+ equality for the third consecutive year.

Innovation & Technology

Virtual Testing, Real Life Benefits

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

A 25-ton combine harvester advancing through a wheat field is an impressive spectacle to behold. This sight is the culmination of an extensive research and development process that blends tried and tested design and engineering acumen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart and Sam's Club Reach Food Donation Milestone

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Keysight Celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, With Principles That Are More Relevant Than Ever Before

Apr 28, 2022 3:10 PM ET

On April 28 of 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) introduced World Day for Safety and Health at Work to raise awareness on occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kimberly-Clark Announces Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 1.5 Million Trees by 2030

Apr 28, 2022 2:55 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark has committed to planting 1.5 million new trees through 2030 with the Arbor Day Foundation as part of a new partnership.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC VIVA GLAM Honors Mother's Day With New $1,500,000 USD Donation to UNICEF's Work Aiding Women and Children

Apr 28, 2022 2:00 PM ET

MAC Cosmetics is proud to announce that its philanthropic Lipstick campaign, MAC VIVA GLAM, will donate $1,500,000 USD to continue supporting UNICEF’s mission of ensuring that all can access life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

Events, Media & Communications

Black & Veatch Names Laszlo von Lazar New President of Fast-Growing Energy & Process Industries Business Following Selection of Mario Azar as CEO

Apr 28, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Black & Veatch announced today that it has named Laszlo von Lazar as President of its Energy & Process Industries (E&PI) business, following the move earlier this month of Mario Azar to Chairman and CEO elect.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enabling Independent Palm Oil Smallholders to Gain Sustainability Certifications

Apr 28, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Musim Mas assisted the first independent smallholders to gain Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (#ISPO) certification of the Ministry of Agriculture Decree No.38, 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers: "What Can You Do to Serve, and Not Just Live in, Your Own Community?"

Apr 28, 2022 1:00 PM ET

This is National Volunteer Month, and it’s a good time to ask yourself where in your community you can change things from the ground up.

Environment

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Earth Day and Month

Apr 28, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton employees celebrated Earth Day by planting trees, cleaning up parks, and participating in educational events. Some set up a personal challenge such as No Emissions for a Day and committed to walk, bike or take public transit.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSE&G Volunteers Helped Distribute Food to 165 Residents

Apr 28, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Together with Springpoint Foundation, fifteen PSE&G volunteers helped distribute food items from the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to 165 residents at Plainfield Tower West, one of Springpoint’s 19 affordable housing communities in New Jersey.

Diversity & Inclusion

How This Academic Homegirl Is Breaking the Bias

Apr 28, 2022 12:30 PM ET

As I reflect on my experiences as a Latina immigrant, first-generation everything, and mother in academia, it’s hard not to focus on the many barriers I’ve encountered along the way.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering for Good: Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued From Wildfires

Apr 28, 2022 12:25 PM ET

The 2020 California wildfire season brought unprecedented destruction. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California experienced 9,639 fires, burning more than 4 million acres of land.

Environment

Ericsson's Approach to Environmental Sustainability

Apr 28, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Ericsson strives to minimize the negative environmental impact across its value chain.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Road to Sustainable Coffee

Apr 28, 2022 12:15 PM ET

In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by David Brussa, Total Quality & Sustainability Director at illycaffè

Green Infrastructure

Decarbonising Installation Vessels With Van Oord

Apr 28, 2022 11:40 AM ET

Decarbonising renewable energy supply chains is a challenge no company can solve by itself. At Ørsted, we firmly believe that collaboration inside and outside the energy industry is the key to success.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applications Are Now Open for the 2022 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards

Apr 28, 2022 11:40 AM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the Waislitz Foundation, today announced that the application process is now open for the 2022 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards