ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

World Turtle Day 2021: The Importance of Protecting Earth's Shelled Biodiversity

Jun 10, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Country's Oldest Female WWII Veteran From Ludlow Receives New Roof

Jun 10, 2021 12:15 PM ET

The oldest living World War II female veteran in the U.S. received a brand new roof on her Ludlow home as part of a veterans assistance program.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Networking Academy Recognizes Top Partners and Instructors

Jun 10, 2021 12:15 PM ET

With our extensive ecosystem of education, government and not-for-profit partners, Cisco Networking Academy enables people with skills that are and will be increasingly required in the workforce of the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies Celebrate Pride Month

Jun 10, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Rockwell Automation’s ROKout employee resource group has been offering a networking and support resource for LGBTQ+ employees and allies since 2013.

Green Infrastructure

Decarbonization Roadmap: New Black & Veatch Ebook Helps Organizations Ensure Their Early Steps Towards Decarbonization Are the Right Steps

Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The impacts of climate change are fostering a sense of urgency in the drive to decarbonize.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet America's Best Employers For Diversity 2021

Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Issues Should Lie With Senior Executives

Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Investors and asset managers are calling for holding board members and senior executives accountable for the management of ESG issues.

Health & Healthcare

Blueprint for Access to Innovative Healthcare Episode 1: Awareness and Prevention

Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Blueprint for Access to Innovative Healthcare is Takeda’s flagship Access to Medicines initiative to accelerate global progress in the prevention and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves Pets 2020 Adoption Initiative Found Loving Homes for More Than 20,000 Shelter Pets

Jun 10, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that thanks to its participating Subaru retailers and animal-loving customers and supporters, the October 2020 Subaru Loves Pets initiative achieved adoptions for 22,961 animals

Environment

World Environment Day

Jun 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

As a part of World Environment Day, the Eldorado Gold team at TUPRAG Metal Madencilik San. Tic. A.S. participated in a waste collection initiative. They removed and recycled over 560 kilograms of waste from the areas around the Kışladağ Gold Mine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Celebrates Headquarters Renewal and Expansion

Jun 10, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The expansive “Project Connect” brings together the Bank’s two office towers at the first and second levels with a new 12,000 square foot entryway to Fifth Third Bank that reflects its values and transformation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crestwood Highlights Industry Leading ESG Advancements in 2020 Sustainability Report

Jun 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) announced today the publication of its 2020 sustainability report furthering its commitment to build an MLP industry leading sustainability program.

Education

CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners

Jun 10, 2021 10:30 AM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2021 Fueling Education Challenge.

Environment

Investors, Companies, Organizations Call on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Mandate Corporate Climate Disclosure

Jun 10, 2021 10:30 AM ET

During this week’s anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 180 investors with nearly $2.7 trillion in assets under management joined 155 companies and 58 nonprofit organizations

Environment

Q&A With the Environmental Business Journal

Jun 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Earlier this year, Antea Group USA had the pleasure of being featured in the Environmental Business Journal as part of their “Innovation in Services & New Practice Areas” edition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific and Boys and Girls Club Give Students the Power to Read

Jun 10, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of Diboll to help students succeed in the classroom.

Environment

Entergy is Fighting Climate Change So Our Communities Have a Bright Future

Jun 10, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Entergy's 2020 Integrated Report outlines their commitment to combat climate change and work towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Energy

O-I Waco Recognized for Energy Efficiency & Community Support

Jun 10, 2021 9:35 AM ET

O-I’s Waco, Texas, plant has received recognition from Enel X, one of the largest energy demand suppliers in the US, for its active commitment to energy efficiency and its ability to help provide energy to its community when demand is high.

Innovation & Technology

Life-changing Access: Why Verizon Innovative Learning Matters to Me

Jun 10, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Robot Flying Squad Takes Off

Jun 10, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Can you imagine climbing a 70-metre wind turbine to inspect it during extreme cold? While it would be challenging for humans, drones and robots come in handy to help CLP China do the checks safely.

Health & Healthcare

"The Tech That I Work on Would Have Saved His Life."

Jun 10, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Santosh Prabhu is talking about the evolution, ongoing development, iterations and innovations of the life-saving cardiovascular devices he's responsible for leading at Abbott and, as he does, the mind wanders to thinking about the evolution, ongoing development and iterations of the man himself.

Environment

WWF Launches “Forests Forward,” a Global Program to Help Companies Deliver Lasting Science-Driven Strategies to Benefit Nature, Climate and People

Jun 9, 2021 8:50 PM ET

World Wildlife Fund launched “Forests Forward,” a new program that engages with companies and other stakeholders around the globe to deliver effective nature-based strategies for forests that help achieve their business and sustainability goals.

Environment

Small Landowners Are Untapped Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Jun 9, 2021 6:15 PM ET

Forests are fundamentally linked to climate change, both as a cause and a solution. Clearing and mismanagement of forests contribute about 12 percent of global carbon emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Task Force Drives Principal Financial Group® Sustainability Strategy

Jun 9, 2021 5:25 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Congrats to PSEG's First Joule Leadership Program Graduates

Jun 9, 2021 5:15 PM ET

At PSEG, we know that people with talent and ability need to be recognized and cultivated wherever and whoever they are. Sometimes, this is easier said than done.