ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Oportun Extends a $2 Million Low-Interest Loan to Help Other Community Development Financial Institutions Advance Financial Inclusion

Sep 24, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Oportun Financial Corporation announced it is extending a $2 million low-interest loan to the Opportunity Finance Network, used to make loans to other Community Development Financial Institutions serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Trades Training Facility in Orlando Expands Path to Pro Program

Sep 24, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The Home Depot Foundation’s nonprofit partner, The Home Builders Institute (HBI), has announced the official opening of its new Orlando-based facility for training people for jobs in construction

Green Infrastructure

Introducing the Porter Novelli Focus: Business Action for Climate Crisis

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Today, we launch the fourth installment in Porter Novelli’s Focus series that explores American perceptions on business responsibility to solve for the climate crisis – and how individuals are willing to support companies that lead with action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving Our Workflow: Georgia-Pacific Mill Reduces Water Use by 40% in 10 Weeks

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“This project showed the possibilities of what you could do with the water that you already have and not having to add fresh water to it. I believe we can reduce it even more,” he says.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leveling up Girl's Tech Skills Today to Become Tomorrow's Leaders

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Want to change the world? The tech world, that is. Support the skills and interests of middle and high school girls!

Innovation & Technology

ArcelorMittal for a Sustainable Future with Schneider Electric

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Schneider Electric helps ArcelorMittal modernize its electrical installation in a sustainable way while improving safety, energy efficiency, and productivity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

Sep 24, 2021 10:00 AM ET

"That has caused some to go back to the drawing board, while others realize the current operational footprint near an EJ or sensitive community may not be sustainable,” says Sara Mochrie, vice president and environment market director, energy at design firm WSP USA.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Accelerates Work on Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

Sep 24, 2021 9:40 AM ET

Based on next generation platforms, the goal for the new hydrogen engines is to achieve zero carbon emissions, and enhanced power density and improved thermal efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of the SDGs

Sep 24, 2021 9:15 AM ET

In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Environment

Fifth Third Appoints Michele Mullins Climate Risk Officer; Role Reflects Bank's Commitment to Managing Climate Change Risk

Sep 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Her responsibilities include benchmarking with peer firms and ensuring Fifth Third remains aligned with industry trends, including the Bank’s efforts around publishing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Sep 23, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.

Innovation & Technology

Zero-Energy Devices - A New Opportunity in 6G

Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Awarded EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for the Fourth Time

Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals.

Education

CNH Industrial Hosts Virtual Back-To-School Supply Drive

Sep 23, 2021 5:00 PM ET

As children across the United States head back to learning, CNH Industrial hosted a virtual back-to-school supply drive to help students in its communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bold Chances, Brave Changes

Sep 23, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Gabriel Ogama is a “yes” man, in the best way possible. He’s always up for a new challenge, ready to see where it takes him. So far, it’s taken him to a new country, a new hobby (or 10!), and a new career—and we think he’s just getting started.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch 2021 Megatrends Report Illuminates Growing Importance, Complementary Nature of Electrification, Decarbonization

Sep 23, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Climate change no longer is a nebulous concept, as communities around the globe experience the devastating effects of rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Expands Resources for the Disabled Community Through No Barriers Summit Sponsorship

Sep 23, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Arrow Electronics sponsored the 2021 No Barriers Summit, a celebration of accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, held virtually and in-person Aug. 28-30 in Keystone, Colo

Environment

Conducting a Successful Materiality Assessment: A 7-Step Process

Sep 23, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Materiality is a hot topic in the corporate sustainability world, with CSR teams working to meaningfully convey the opportunities and successes to stakeholders. To bring insight and focus to their work, many are utilizing materiality assessments.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm's Study Highlights 5G As Sustainability Enabler

Sep 23, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Qualcomm published a report titled "Environmental sustainability and a greener economy: The transformative role of 5G" that goes beyond the impact on industries efficiencies and looks at 5G as a sustainability driver.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ViacomCBS Puts a Spotlight on Employees Who Exemplify Volunteerism with the Impact Awards

Sep 23, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris to Step Down

Sep 23, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris announced Thursday he will step down as the global nonprofit’s chief executive in January 2022. Harris notified the Foundation’s Board of Trustees of his decision at its board meeting this week in Lincoln.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity is Critical for the Future of Technology

Sep 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

When teams are made up of employees from diverse backgrounds — and feel valued and encouraged to share ideas — innovation happens. Learn how diverse perspectives are contributing to the biggest technology trends.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Towards a More Sustainable Future

Sep 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Levi Strauss & Co. has been in business for more than 168 years because we make durable products that are built to last and because we proudly adhere to a guiding philosophy of profits through principles across our operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paying It Forward: How Mentors are Helping Open Career Doors at Koch

Sep 23, 2021 1:10 PM ET

At Koch, Felipe explains, he saw a chance to build on the company’s long-running commitment to award scholarships to Hispanic students by implementing a mentorship component to the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation Koch Scholars Program.

Environment

OneWest Bank to Plant 50,000 Trees Through 'Green Checking' Campaign

Sep 23, 2021 1:05 PM ET

OneWest Bank, CIT's Southern California retail bank division, announced that it will plant 50,000 trees in the Sierra Nevada mountains as a result of its Green Checking campaign in partnership with reforestation-focused nonprofit One Tree Planted.