ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Cisco Purpose Report: Measuring and Reporting Impact Along Our Purpose Journey

Dec 14, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Measuring impact isn’t just a tick-the-box exercise for Cisco. We’ve been creating and measuring the outcomes of our ESG programs on a global scale for decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCS Named Best Verification Company for Carbon Offset Projects

Dec 14, 2021 8:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services announces it has achieved “Best Verification Company” in Environmental Finance’s 2021 Annual Market Rankings, a peer-voted market survey. This award signifies the company’s dedication to rigorous validation and verification of offset projects, so that its clients can deliver high-quality verified carbon credits to the global markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Partners With UNICEF to Create a Brighter Future for 3.4 Million Children in India's Most Vulnerable Communities

Dec 14, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Xylem Watermark, the corporate social responsibility program of global water technology company Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), aims to reach over 3.4 million children by end of 2023 through its support of UNICEF, the world’s leading organization for children

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Experiences That Impassion Employees and Create Meaningful Impact

Dec 14, 2021 8:00 AM ET

“Do you want to build a robot?” That’s the question America’s Charities and Give To Get recently posed to a small group of HR, CSR, and employee giving coordinators who we invited to test-drive a virtual volunteering experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

It's Official! Bacardi Is One of the World's Best Employers

Dec 14, 2021 7:30 AM ET

As the year comes to a close, Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, is rounding it off in celebration. Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes' list of the "World's Best Employers" for 2021, based on independent surveys conducted in more than 55 countries worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Partners With Onyx IP Group

Dec 14, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT) announced today an exclusive partnership with Onyx IP Group, a US-based intellectual property (IP) law firm fully owned by James Bennin, a Black attorney.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A Year to Celebrate: 2021 IWBI Awards

Dec 13, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Individuals and organizations from around the globe are leading the charge to revolutionize the impact our buildings, organizations and communities have on health, equity and quality of life. At IWBI, we celebrate and recognize it.

Health & Healthcare

Healing Connections: One Woman's Campaign for Equitable Healthcare Access

Dec 13, 2021 3:25 PM ET

A personal health crisis — and the search for a culturally competent provider — spurred Kimberly Wilson to launch a platform to help others.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability Disclosures Launched to Support Global Financial Markets

Dec 13, 2021 3:10 PM ET

​Trustees of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation have unveiled key developments to provide the global financial markets with high quality disclosures on sustainability issues.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Names John Janchar to Global Infrastructure Leader's Board of Directors

Dec 13, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Following the recent announcement that Black & Veatch is implementing a new leadership team and operational structure to better meet evolving client needs, the global engineering, construction and consulting leader announces its appointment of John Janchar to its board of directors.

Health & Healthcare

Engineering Impact: Our Ongoing COVID-19 Response

Dec 13, 2021 2:15 PM ET

COVID-19 spurred collaboration and inspired Medtronic to reach new levels of innovation.

Innovation & Technology

Faster-Drying Courts: Scoring a Win for Tennis

Dec 13, 2021 2:10 PM ET

“This first-of-its-kind, hard-court surface is permeable and dries quickly,” said Fong. “There’s no longer a need to squeegee or use a water roller on wet courts. Players can get back to play almost immediately after rain.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DuPont™ Delrin® Renewable Attributed Named Winner of 2021 R&D 100 Award

Dec 13, 2021 1:30 PM ET

DuPont Mobility & Materials is proud to announce that it has been named a 2021 R&D 100 Award winner in the Mechanical/Materials category.

Innovation & Technology

Snapdragon Compute Platforms Transform Small Businesses

Dec 13, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LDF Is Uniquely Positioned to Navigate One of the Most Important Moments for Civil Rights in Our Nation's History

Dec 13, 2021 1:05 PM ET

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

V-SQUARE Launches Climate-focused Newsletter

Dec 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET

V-Square brings to you an investor-centric bi-monthly letter that summarizes key issues (The Heat), breaks down the scientific jargon (Climate Science Made Simple), and that gauges the opportunity set (The Pulse).

Energy

National Grid Climate Leaders: Meet Natalie Skoblow

Dec 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Senior Social Media Specialist Natalie Skoblow is a true leader of change. Not only is she an influencer in the sustainable social media space outside of work

Education

Student Affinity Summits: Saying 'YES!' to Identity and Belonging

Dec 13, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Houston youth gain a pathway to college through YES Prep school network

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tim Peters, Sr. Director of Energy Operations, Named a 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honoree

Dec 13, 2021 12:45 PM ET

The annual Environment+Energy Leader 100 recognizes environment and energy “doers” who break trail in creating new solutions, programs, platforms, best practices and products to help their companies achieve greater success

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Firebombs to Parks: An East Lake Atlanta Woman's Lifelong Fight

Dec 13, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Shannon Heath Longino, Senior Vice President at Truist Community Capital, the affordable housing division of Truist, was inspired by her grandmother and builds better lives and communities in Atlanta.

Environment

Corporate Water Use and Stewardship in the Era of Climate Change

Dec 13, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Along with multiple environmental programs that support mitigating the effects of climate change, Keysight utilizes a strategic approach to our water stewardship through water usage, treatment, and conservation efforts.

Environment

Northern Trust Launches New Climate Focus Reporting

Dec 13, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Northern Trust has further enhanced its suite of environmental, social and governance investment analytics to deliver new climate risk reporting for global institutional investor clients with The Climate Focus Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Celebrates Its First African American Female Flight Crew

Dec 13, 2021 11:40 AM ET

We’re honored to have such amazing team members like Tahirah Brown and Diana Lugemwa, who made history by becoming the first African American female crew to pilot a FedEx aircraft.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Standardization: An Underrated Ally in Solving Tomorrow's Challenges

Dec 13, 2021 11:20 AM ET

In reflection of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties meeting, we are taking the time to take stock of our efforts in solving society’s greatest challenges and look ahead at how we can find common solutions for what is still to come.

Environment

Walmart Creates Industry First by Introducing Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain Finance Program

Dec 13, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Working alongside HSBC and CDP, the program will help Walmart’s private brand suppliers by introducing enhanced standards, tools and capacity building to help them upskill and in turn align their operations with transparent sustainability objectives.