ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Team Up to Offer Summer Baseball and Softball Camps

Jun 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum today announced they are hosting a series of free baseball and softball camps across the country to bring the game to under-resourced and underrepresented youth athletes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Human Capital Management

Jun 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

At Aflac, we know doing the right thing is good for business, and we do that every day by investing first in our Aflac family.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Celebrates Juneteenth

Jun 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

For KeyBank teammates, Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous and honest self-reflection, and self-development in homes, workplaces, and communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Mills Recognized by the EPA For its Continued Commitment to Energy Efficiency

Jun 17, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific’s consistent collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency has led to two facilities becoming the first Energy Star certified mills of their type in the United States, and seven others achieving industry-leading energy reductions.

Diversity & Inclusion

AllianceBernstein Is Celebrating PRIDE With Corporate Events, Insightful Panel Discussions, and Participation in Pride Parades Across the Country

Jun 17, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Throughout the month of June, AB will be celebrating PRIDE with corporate events, insightful panel discussions, and participation in Pride Parades across the country!

Diversity & Inclusion

Bayer Is Driving Inclusion in the Workplace

Jun 17, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Listening to employees and fostering opportunities for them to engage in important conversations are just a few of the ways Team Bayer is driving inclusion in the workplace, says Tom Armitage, Crop Science Head of Global Communications.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Fall River Plant Creates 'Culture Committee' To Recognize Employees, Make Improvements and Serve the Community

Jun 17, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Fall River Massachusetts is the home to Whirlpool Corp.’s commercial dryer plant, where a “Culture Committee” has been established to engage employees with their community and make improvements at the plant.

Innovation & Technology

Advancing Cybersecurity Awareness in the Healthcare and Public Health Sector

Jun 17, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech applies AI and automation tools at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase outreach within the Healthcare and Public Health community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paloozanoire Announces Third Annual Juneteenth Block Party in Cincinnati on June 17 in Partnership with Fifth Third Bank and The Cincinnati Reds

Jun 16, 2022 5:30 PM ET

The Juneteenth Block Party presented by Paloozanoire returns to Cincinnati’s The Banks on Friday, June 17 from 4-11 p.m. Fifth Third Bank is the title sponsor and The Cincinnati Reds are the operational partner.

Innovation & Technology

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Tata Consultancy Services, and PYXERA Global: Innovating to Solve Local and Global Challenges with Digital Empowers

Jun 16, 2022 3:35 PM ET

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) and PYXERA Global, announced a new slate of programs and events for Digital Empowers

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded U.S. Companies

Jun 16, 2022 3:30 PM ET

NortonLifeLock has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. on the Points of Light 2022 Civic 50. We have long been committed to driving a culture of giving and we are thrilled to again be recognized for our efforts.

Education

Truist Empowers More Than 1.5 Million Students With Financial Education Through EVERFI

Jun 16, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Since 2010, Truist Financial Foundations has empowered more than 1.5 million high school students with robust, digital financial education lessons.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deckers Brands Announces Recipients of Annual $500,000 DEI Donation and Celebrates Progress Towards Its DEI Goals

Jun 16, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Deckers Brands proudly announces the recipients of their annual $500,000 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) donation, which focuses on organizations advancing social and racial justice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard Advances Social and Environmental Commitments, Outlining Progress in Annual Sustainability and DEI Reports

Jun 16, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Mastercard released its 2021 Corporate Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reports, highlighting the company’s impact across ESG to build a sustainable and inclusive digital economy where everyone prospers.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Honor Men's Mental Health

Jun 16, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Fact: compared to women, men are less likely to seek support and services for mental illness. This Men's Health Month, Alkermes encourages its followers to join the movement to amplify Men's Mental Health information and resources.

Environment

Marathon Petroleum Recognized by U.S. Coast Guard for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Jun 16, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum’s Logistics & Storage (L&S) organization was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for its outstanding environmental stewardship.

Research, Reports & Publications

ICIC Releases Latest Report Analyzing COVID-19 Recession and Recovery in the Nation's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas

Jun 16, 2022 1:50 PM ET

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) today published the fourth and final report in its series analyzing "How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas". The report highlights that the first quarter of 2022 saw the strongest job growth at Black-owned businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

KKR Announces Progress of the KKR COVID-19 Relief Effort

Jun 16, 2022 1:00 PM ET

KKR today published Engaged. KKR COVID-19 Relief Effort Progress Report (the “COVID-19 Report”), which discusses the relief fund formally established by KKR and its employees in May 2020 to provide support for those most affected by COVID-19 and the resulting economic dislocation.

Education

DuPont Water Solutions Expands Free Online Learning and Thought Leadership Program

Jun 16, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Programs used by over 30,000 water industry professionals support professional development through discussion of emerging water challenges.

Environment

Community Offshore Wind Collects 900 Pounds of Garbage at Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

On Friday, June 10, members of the Community Offshore Wind team collected 900 pounds of garbage and debris from Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Guardian Angel Meter Reader Saves Baby Leo

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

It’s a day PSE&G Meter Reader Al Maldonado will never forget.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Global Collaboration, Local Impact

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

FedEx donated the costs of shipping 50,000 food boxes internationally to GFN member food banks, serving 200,000 families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human Rights the Qualcomm Way

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Our Company has long been strongly committed to respecting human rights throughout our value chain. This commitment is articulated in The Qualcomm Way: Our Code of Business Conduct, our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Statement.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: Silencing the Shame on Mental Health

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Founder of Silence the Shame, Inc., and former music executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director, Crystal D. Woods discuss the harmful effects of neglecting one’s mental health on the SOPOD Network.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Pride Spotlight: Looking Forward, but Honoring the Past

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET