ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Equality by Design: A Model for Managing Discriminatory Risks of AI

Mar 14, 2024 12:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo HPC Infrastructure Powers Pre-Exascale Supercomputer Marenostrum 5 To Enable New Scientific Advances and Solve Global Challenges

Mar 14, 2024 12:20 PM ET

In a record-breaking year of wins, Lenovo has retained the number one position in systems share with 169 on the TOP500 list, with 1 in 3 systems running on Lenovo HPC. This solidifies Lenovo as the number one provider of supercomputers in the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainable Excellence and Inspiring the Next Generation: A Blueprint for Companies

Mar 14, 2024 12:15 PM ET

Qualcomm’s recently released report highlights our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, showcasing the achievements and milestones we have reached throughout the year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Exploring How Jazz Pharmaceuticals Honored U.S. Black History Month

Mar 14, 2024 11:45 AM ET

In honor of U.S. Black History Month, JazzSoul, the affinity forum created to support Black employees and their allies and foster inclusive conversations at Jazz, celebrated the many contributions of people from the African diaspora.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Named to World’s Most Ethical Companies® List for Seventh Consecutive Year

Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500® innovation company, today announced it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, for the seventh straight year.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Member the Schörghuber Group

Mar 14, 2024 10:30 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has been pleased to welcome a new member, The Schörghuber Group, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 22 CGF members committed to building trust in the consumer goods industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From The JRPC Director’s Desk: Q&A Article With Dr. Frank Staub

Mar 14, 2024 10:00 AM ET

In Everett, Washington in 2018, a young man planned an attack on his high school. He had drawn up plans to shoot students and use explosives at the school.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Carmen S.

Mar 14, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Another month, another celebration! March is dedicated as Women’s History Month in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia and many other parts of the world.

Education

Keysight India Team Supports Efforts To Empower Students and Build a Stronger Community

Mar 14, 2024 9:35 AM ET

The Keysight India team recently joined local community students to inaugurate the Saksham Skill Development Center in Badshahpur, Gurugram.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kansas City Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support the Do Good for Erin Foundation

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Un-Carrier All-Star Spotlight: Jennifer Silveira

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Part of a series looking at five T-Mobile women of 5G - tech standouts who are creating a promising future for wireless connectivity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Excitement and Inspiration in Philadelphia Ahead of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

The Crane Community Center is a Comcast Lift Zone, and is the heartbeat for many in Philadelphia’s Chinatown community — providing youth programming, food distribution, health and wellness initiatives, and help navigating housing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and Patagonia Join Forces To Tackle Global Textile Waste Crisis

Mar 14, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Eastman is excited to announce a partnership with Patagonia to address textile waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard Appoints Jon Huntsman Jr. As Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth

Mar 14, 2024 9:25 AM ET

Mastercard announced Jon Huntsman will join as vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth, effective April 15.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Small Businesses Continue To Show Moderate Job Growth and Wage Inflation Continues To Moderate

Mar 14, 2024 9:15 AM ET

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, year-over-year hourly earnings growth for U.S. workers moderated to 3.42% in February, continuing a trend that began mid-2022.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Discover Eastman’s Six Principles Driving Innovation

Mar 14, 2024 9:15 AM ET

Our six principles for the circular economy outline these parameters and can serve as a guide for the industry and policymakers to help propel closed-loop recycling and reduce environmental and social consequences of the material industry.

Innovation & Technology

Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind

Mar 14, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Sappi North America Inc., announced its collaboration with Biophilica, the company behind Treekind®. Treekind is one of the only plastic free leather alternatives that is 100% biobased, home compostable, non-toxic, and PETA vegan certified.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Senior Living Boards of Directors Can Drive Organizational Excellence in 2024

Mar 14, 2024 9:00 AM ET

The boards of directors for senior living organizations play a crucial role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency. It is imperative for boards to remain attentive to emerging industry trends to proactively address potential challenges and capitalize on opport

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation Celebrate 25 Years of Building Thriving, Sustainable Communities Around the World

Mar 14, 2024 8:40 AM ET

Since 1999, Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have worked together to help improve lives and increase access to safe, resilient and affordable homes in communities around the world. Today, Whirlpool and Habitat mark the 25th anniversary of their collaboration.

Research, Reports & Publications

Explore the Methodology and Findings of “The $44 Billion Sustainability Opportunity” Report

Mar 14, 2024 8:30 AM ET

The latest report from the research technology company Glow, in collaboration with 3BL, TriplePundit and panel partner Cint, The $44 Billion Sustainability Opportunity for Brands is stirring up attention and sparking conversation.

Diversity & Inclusion

#GenderEqualOlympics: Celebrating Full Gender Parity on the Field of Play at Paris 2024

Mar 14, 2024 8:15 AM ET

The IOC has distributed quota places equally to female and male athletes – 50:50. For the first time in Olympic history, there will be full gender parity on the field of play.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable and Responsible Finance

Mar 14, 2024 8:15 AM ET

A strong lever for promoting more responsible development is sustainable finance, i.e. that whose products and investment decisions take into account environmental, social and corporate governance factors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: How Sponsorship Is a Catalyst for Change

Mar 14, 2024 8:00 AM ET

Here’s an (un)fun fact: Almost 90 percent of companies had sponsorship programs in 2021, yet only 33 percent of Black employees actually had sponsors, and even fewer Black employees (23 percent) felt support to advance in their careers¹.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Players Brighten Spirits at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in Recognition of Make March Matter

Mar 14, 2024 8:00 AM ET

In support of the franchise’s on-going partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), all active roster players from the LA Kings volunteered their time to bring joy and inspiration to young patients and their families at CHLA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Bold Moves Toward a Strong, Vibrant Community

Mar 14, 2024 7:40 AM ET

Whether she’s delivering a speech to community leaders or brainstorming over a cup of coffee, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt can capture the essence of her job in a few passionate words.