ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary With Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

Dec 6, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its second anniversary by welcoming new members and offering educators, students, and families nationwide an expanded collection of no-cost digital resources.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rockwell Automation Named Again to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and Wisconsin Green Masters Program

Dec 6, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has been listed for the 11th time on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Diversity & Inclusion

Angel Investor and Ureeka Co-Founder Melissa Bradley Shares Advice for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Dec 6, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Melissa Bradley is founder and general partner of 1863 Ventures and co-founder of Ureeka, an online platform for entrepreneurs that is providing Comcast RISE recipients – small businesses owned by people of color.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Securing the Supply Chain and Critical Infrastructure

Dec 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Gail Ow, senior industrial solutions manager at Keysight Technologies, explores how to secure the technology supply chain and why manufacturers, infrastructure, and consumers all have an active role in making our world safer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Real Estate Strategies Score Highly With GRESB for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Dec 6, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Much More Than a New Website

Dec 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The final installment in a blog series tracking a Common Impact long-term skills-based volunteering project with America Needs You and Fidelity Investments to upgrade the nonprofit’s website. Learn about the results, including talent development.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Raising the Recycled Paper Bar for Better Branding

Dec 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

When recycled paper first became mainstream, it was mainly confined to cardboard, paper towels and other uses that tolerate a certain degree of coarseness.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Recent SEC Staff Interpretation Bodes Well for Gender Lens Investor Advocacy

Dec 6, 2021 10:10 AM ET

The newest SEC staff interpretation relating to shareholder proposals is poised to make it easier for ESG issues to get onto the ballot at company annual meetings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teamwork Helps a Family Navigate Uncertainty During a Big Financial Transition

Dec 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Truist helps a family navigate uncertainty during a big financial transition, with business banking, Truist Wealth, Truist Life Insurance Services team, and the credit team.

Research, Reports & Publications

Del Monte Foods, Inc. Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report

Dec 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Del Monte Foods, Inc. today published its fiscal year 2021 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company's mission to nourish families with earth's goodness to create a healthier tomorrow where nutritious foods are more accessible to all.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Merck Supports Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program

Dec 6, 2021 9:15 AM ET

We are proud to support the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, bringing fantastic members to our team!

Diversity & Inclusion

Tomorrow's Innovators: Kwame Sarpong

Dec 6, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Our own Kwame Sarpong discusses his journey to BMS – from growing up in Ghana to his studies at Howard University.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investing Sentiment Weathers Economic Uncertainty

Dec 6, 2021 9:00 AM ET

For sustainability investors, COVID-19 offered a catastrophic reminder of the need to prepare for large-scale threats.

Environment

EFRAG and GRI to Co-construct Biodiversity Standard

Dec 6, 2021 8:15 AM ET

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and GRI have joined forces on the technical work for their respective new biodiversity standards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Launches More Robust Customer Assistance Program Called 'Share the Light Fund'

Dec 6, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Company to match up to $1 million in contributions to the fund in Carolinas in 2021.

Health & Healthcare

Flu, Meet COVID-19: What to Know About This Season

Dec 6, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Abbott scientists are sharing some key insights into how the next few months might unfold and why a twindemic — a severe flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic — remains unpredictable.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Shilpa Shah Discusses Creating Resilient Power Systems

Dec 6, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Shilpa Shah leads Tetra Tech’s high voltage practice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Local Loyal, Sustainability Seeking, Mindful Mixologists - These Are the Spirits Consumers of 2022, According to the Annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

Dec 6, 2021 7:30 AM ET

While recyclability & zero-waste cocktails formed the thrust of sustainable action in 2021, 2022 will see more initiatives shaped by how spirits are made, with a majority of people willing to pay more for ethically-sourced regenerative refreshments.

Education

Trane® Technician of the Future 2022-2023 Scholarship Application Window Now Open

Dec 6, 2021 6:45 AM ET

Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship through March 1, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Biogen Leads From the Top With Disability Inclusion

Dec 3, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos recently signed the Disability:IN’s CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion. We are proud we scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index for four consecutive years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Herbalife Nutrition's Commitment to Building a Thriving, Inclusive Work Culture

Dec 3, 2021 3:05 PM ET

At Herbalife, these are the pillars of their Human Resources strategy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Health, Wellness, and Safety, and Performance and Professional Development.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Accelerating Hydrogen Innovation With New Facility

Dec 3, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Cummins Inc. is continuing its efforts to scale the green hydrogen economy and accelerate the energy transition with the opening of its newest alternative power innovation facility in West Sacramento, California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Engineering Impact: Philanthropy

Dec 3, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation partner to improve lives by building trust and social capital with local, national, and international organizations, and leverage the power of our human capital through employee volunteering and giving.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelez Spotlights Zero Waste at Oslo Airport

Dec 3, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Mondelēz International’s first-ever zero waste activation at Oslo Airport puts the spotlight on our Cocoa Life program for our consumers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranked #2 on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 List

Dec 3, 2021 1:15 PM ET

We are delighted that Illumina is the top ranked Healthcare and Life Science company and #2 overall on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list, which recognizes top-performing companies that are making a difference through their environmental, social and governance actions.