ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Mimi Creates Sustainable Listening Using Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Learn how Mimi personalizes the hearing experience and makes it healthier and sustainable using Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi DSPs.

Research, Reports & Publications

STMicroelectronics Publishes 25th Annual Sustainability Report

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the release of its 25th annual sustainability report detailing 2021 performance and achievements.

Diversity & Inclusion

STEYR Supports Female Farmers by Sponsoring Driver Training Courses in Austria

May 10, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Recently the ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum Marchtrenk driver training facility in Marchtrenk, Austria held its first ever tractor safety training course for female farmers.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price and Baltimore Corps Partner To Launch Moonshot

May 10, 2022 4:50 PM ET

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), and Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit focused on creating equitable change, announced today the launch of Moonshot, a program to support diverse-owned social good businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs of color on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Koch Is Giving One Man a Second Chance at His Future

May 10, 2022 4:40 PM ET

One in three Americans has a criminal record. Helping those individuals contribute valuably to society again by removing unnecessary barriers to employment is beneficial for the individual, the business and society.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cogeneration Turbines Help Fire Up Sustainable Paper Production

May 10, 2022 4:20 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Chemours Titanium Technologies: Aspiring to Be the Most Sustainable TiO2 Enterprise in the World

May 10, 2022 4:10 PM ET

We’re committed to responsible manufacturing and continually searching for ways to increase uptime, capacity, and community support, while reducing our environmental impact.

Events, Media & Communications

Searching for the Soul of Business With Alan Murray

May 10, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Host Carol Cone spoke with Fortune Media CEO Alan Murray about his new book, Tomorrow's Capitalist.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Invests in Ford Electric Trucks for North American Fleet

May 10, 2022 2:30 PM ET

United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase all-electric vehicles for its North American rental and company fleets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council Announces Participating Companies in the NDC Index

May 10, 2022 2:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council announced today the 43 companies that participated in the 2022 NDC Index and, among them, the four companies to make the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity list.

Green Infrastructure

Climate Action - Network Energy Performance

May 10, 2022 2:05 PM ET

Energy use in network operations remains a priority for Ericsson and its customers. Carbon emissions resulting from the lifetime energy usage of Ericsson’s delivered portfolio correspond to approximately 94% of the Company's total carbon footprint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How You Manage Money Greatly Affects Your Future

May 10, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Regions Bank closed out Financial Literacy Month in a special way. On April 28, the Pelham, Alabama, branch welcomed 25 students from Hueytown High School for a tour of the bank facility and a discussion about the importance of financial wellness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1,000 Care Packages on the Way to Our Troops Overseas

May 10, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Last month, 17 volunteers from the PSEG Employee Business Resource Group the PSEG VETS helped to assemble care packages for American troops overseas at an event hosted by Prudential Veterans Initiatives and Operation Gratitude at the Prudential Center.

Energy

Girding the Grid for a Clean Energy Future

May 10, 2022 1:40 PM ET

Southern California Edison will soon release the results of a long-range electric grid adaptation and vulnerability study based on global climate change models through 2070

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

May 10, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment team of Principal Global Investors®, has been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence award winner for the fifth consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Colorado Brewery's Glass Recycling Program Grows Into Larger Partnership With O-I Glass and City of Greeley

May 10, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Crabtree Brewing’s program has now developed into a larger public-private partnership between the brewery, the City of Greeley, Anderson Sales and Salvage and O-I Glass.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow-Supported Start-Up Wins Edison Gold Award for Innovation

May 10, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Prometeo, a startup focused on keeping firefighters safe in the field, and Arrow Electronics have been recognized with a 2022 Edison Gold Award in the category of Lifesaving and Life-Changing Technology.

Environment

The Road to a Sustainable Future: A Documentary

May 10, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Inogen Alliance is excited to share the launch of our short documentary on CBS and Gulf News Global Thought Leaders campaigns!

Innovation & Technology

Automakers, Regulators Take on Cybersecurity

May 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

A single cyberattack can cost an automaker as much as $1.1 billion. That’s why it’s so important to get in front of attackers. And with an automated, integrated, and intelligent approach to cybersecurity, it’s never been easier to stay a step ahead.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $4.2 Million To Help Communities Prepare and Recover From Natural Disasters

May 10, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, The Home Depot Foundation has granted more than $4.2 million to seven national nonprofit partners to support disaster preparedness and response, including food security and clean water concerns, and long-term recovery efforts in areas impacted by natural disasters.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Blackstone Energy Partners Announces Majority Investment in Geosyntec, Leading Global Provider of Environmental Engineering, Design, and Consulting Services

May 10, 2022 11:40 AM ET

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Blackstone Energy Partners (“Blackstone”) has agreed to make a majority investment in Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (“Geosyntec”).

Education

MAC Team Wins Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program's Top Honor

May 10, 2022 11:35 AM ET

For the fourth consecutive year in a row, M·A·C was proud to participate in Howard University’s 21st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP).

Green Infrastructure

Green Restaurant Association Recognizes Destination Kohler, Lodge Kohler

May 10, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Thanks to its sustainable dining practices, Kohler Co. now has the distinguished honor of having the most Certified Green Restaurants in the state of Wisconsin.

Research, Reports & Publications

Papa Johns Announces ESG Metric for Incentive Compensation in Latest Corporate Responsibility Report

May 10, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Papa John’s International, Inc. (“Papa Johns”) recently released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, covering initiatives to advance the company’s environment, social, and governance (ESG)

Environment

EarthX: the 6th Annual E-Capital Summit

May 10, 2022 10:55 AM ET

From April 20-22, 2022, EarthX hosted the 6th Annual E-Capital Summit