ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Want to Establish a Healthy Toothbrushing Routine? Consider Brushing Frequency, Water Use, Power and Recycling

Jun 11, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Procter & Gamble brands Oral-B and Crest conducted a survey to better understand oral care habits, resulting in several tips that can help people improve their personal health and reduce environmental impact.

Diversity & Inclusion

For Low-Income Communities, Digital Access Opened Unexpected Doors in a Pandemic

Jun 11, 2021 11:00 AM ET

When her daughter’s fourth-grade education became increasingly dependent on internet access three years ago, Jamillah Lamb, a director on Capital One’s Community Finance team, had one of those lightbulb moments.

Media & Communications

Public Debate & Actions - Determining Future Directions of Today's Important Fuels / Energy Sources

Jun 11, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Eons ago as then-existent forms of life on Earth died off, decomposing remains became fossils…or relevant to current “heated” conversations about the future of energy, the stuff of today’s “fossil fuels.”

Innovation & Technology

National Grid Becomes First Major US Utility to Make EV100 Vehicle Commitment

Jun 11, 2021 10:15 AM ET

National Grid has just joined EV100, a global initiative organized by the Climate Group, where companies commit to switching their fleets to electric and/or installing charging for staff and customers by 2030.

Innovation & Technology

When Men and Machine Team Up to Battle Parkinson's

Jun 11, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Abbott's Infinity DBS beep brain stimulation technology offers a couple a higher quality of life, while they battle a progressive neurological condition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Passion at SAIC: Love What You Do

Jun 11, 2021 10:05 AM ET

At SAIC, we love what we do. Passion helps us build a smarter tomorrow and ensures our customers’ success. Every day our employees demonstrate their passion by advancing our mission and serving our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

PRIDE at Key - Supporting our LGBTQ+ Teammates, Clients and Communities

Jun 11, 2021 10:00 AM ET

June is PRIDE Month, an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the self-affirmation, equality and many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

UK Government Launches New Taskforce to Tackle Greenwashing in Finance Sector

Jun 11, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Sustainability and Digitization Go Hand-in-Hand

Jun 11, 2021 9:10 AM ET

With only 10 years left to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees and ever-increasing expectations for a better life and resilient business, good is not enough anymore.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PT Freeport Indonesia Contributes $420K to Mimika Sports Complex Ahead of National Sports Week

Jun 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Mimika Sports Complex (MSC) will be renovated in preparations for the 20th National Sports Week with contributions from PT Freeport Indonesia.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Be COVID-19 Safe

Jun 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Join Tetra Tech in ensuring we all can continue to be resilient against the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing responsive Health & Safety (H&S) practices and resources.

Events, Media & Communications

Alkermes Celebrates Alcoholics Anonymous Founders Day

Jun 10, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Today on Alcoholics Anonymous Founders Day, we celebrate the recovery support and hope that Alcoholics Anonymous has provided so many people for 86 years! Thank you!

Energy

National Grid Renewables' Operating 40 Mw Michigan Solar Portfolio Constructed by Michigan Workers, Will Provide Millions in Economic Benefit

Jun 10, 2021 5:25 PM ET

National Grid Renewables today announced significant economic benefits provided by its MiSolar Portfolio (MiSolar), which recently began operation and includes two Michigan solar projects, Bingham Solar and Temperance Solar

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Microsoft President, Brad Smith, Accepts the 2021 Gold Medal Award

Jun 10, 2021 5:10 PM ET

On June 9, 2021, The World Environment Center (WEC) honored Microsoft with the 37th annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Over 450 Investors Managing $41 Trillion in Assets Tell Governments to Get Climate Policy Right and Massive Investment Will Flow

Jun 10, 2021 5:05 PM ET

457 investors managing more than US$41 trillion in assets have released a new joint statement to all world governments urging a global race-to-the-top on climate policy

Innovation & Technology

CASE Advances Wheel Loader Performance, Connectivity, Intelligence and Uptime With Comprehensive G Series Wheel Loader Technology Enhancements

Jun 10, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has introduced comprehensive enhancements to its entire line of G Series wheel loaders to improve performance and productivity,

Diversity & Inclusion

Invesco Celebrates Pride Month

Jun 10, 2021 4:10 PM ET

During Pride Month, we stand with the Invesco Proud Network to ensure LGBTQ+ colleagues feel personally supported and equipped for professional growth. We are honored to have received 100% on the 2021 @Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.

Social Impact & Volunteering

After the Storm: American Red Cross and FedEx Restore Martha's Vision in 24-hours

Jun 10, 2021 3:55 PM ET

FedEx provides the Red Cross with complimentary access to their network to get critically needed items where they need to go, both before and after disasters. To help Martha, we teamed up – as seen in the infographic – to restore her vision.

Environment

International Paper Among First to Join New WWF “Forests Forward” Program

Jun 10, 2021 3:30 PM ET

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp & paper, is among the first 5 companies in the US to partner with World Wildlife Fund on the launch of a new global program called “Forests Forward.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why We Give to the Red Cross

Jun 10, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Truist Foundation's support of the American Red Cross and its work stems from the help and hope the organization delivers each day to build better lives and communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Recycling Plastics, Growing Opportunity

Jun 10, 2021 2:15 PM ET

By turning flexible plastic waste into post-consumer recycled (PCR) film solutions, Dow and Lucro PlasteCycle are helping boost the circular economy in India while also benefiting local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading With Love During Pride Month 2021

Jun 10, 2021 2:15 PM ET

At P&G, we strive to Lead with Love not only during Pride Month, but every month. Learn more about our three key initiatives that aim to raise visibility and support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Hawthorne Gardening Company Announces Support for Leading Social Justice Organizations Through The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund Within The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Jun 10, 2021 1:45 PM ET

The Hawthorne Gardening Company (Hawthorne) today announced the first grantees of The Hawthorne Social Justice Fund within The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ON Semiconductor Employees Give Back Virtually During National Volunteer Week

Jun 10, 2021 1:40 PM ET

With social distancing as the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteering in the traditional sense, such as assisting in person at soup kitchens or at retirement care homes,

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Plastic Oceans UK Becomes Ocean Generation

Jun 10, 2021 1:10 PM ET

“We are the first generation to deeply understand Ocean issues and the last generation who can stop them”