Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Expands Energy & Sustainability Services Operations in East Asia & Japan

Dec 8, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Schneider Electric’s ESS helps thousands of organizations across the globe develop strategic plans, and implement projects and programs to meet their energy, sustainability and climate goals.

Environment

CIT to Plant 50,000 Trees in Angeles National Forest

Dec 8, 2020 12:05 PM ET

CIT and its Pasadena-based banking subsidiary CIT Bank, N.A. today announced that it will plant 50,000 trees in Angeles National Forest through a collaboration with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit organization focused on global reforestation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills on CDP's 'A List' for Climate and Water Stewardship for Third Consecutive Year

Dec 8, 2020 12:05 PM ET

General Mills is one of few North American companies in the Food & Beverage sector to attain a double ‘A’ score and was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and practice sustainable management of water resources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Dec 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Listed on both the World and North America indices, the placement highlights for a rapidly-growing number of ESG-interested investors the company’s commitment to deriving long-term value through responsible business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Donates $500,000 to Support Transportation Needs for Boys & Girls Clubs

Dec 8, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Bridgestone Retail Operations (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, announced it has donated $500,000 to ensure 40 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country have access to reliable transportation that will allow them to continue serving kids and families into the winter months, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

By The Numbers: International Paper Recaps Its Community Response to the Pandemic

Dec 8, 2020 11:35 AM ET

The year 2020 has been a difficult one for communities around the world, and International Paper teams stepped up to address the critical needs in their respective communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition in Partnership With Feed the Children: Committed to Ending Hunger

Dec 8, 2020 11:25 AM ET

Hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition affect billions of people every day, and according to the United Nations’ State of Food Insecurity 2020 Report, rates are rising.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nine Outstanding Field Officers Recognized in 2020 Latin American Field Officer Awards

Dec 8, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Whole Planet Foundation’s annual Field Officer Awards for the Latin American region were distributed in August 2020. This special honor is designed to go to a Field Officer who has gone above and beyond his/her role to provide financial services to low income entrepreneurs .

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Infographic | How UPS Supports a Circular Economy

Dec 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG's Dignity Health Sports Park Partners With Carson Boys & Girls Club for Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway

Dec 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

On December 6, 2020, AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park partnered with the Carson Boys & Girls Club to spread holiday cheer during a drive-thru toy giveaway.

Events, Media & Communications

Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo, Tori Kelly to Perform at Global Citizen Prize Awards Hosted by John Legend

Dec 8, 2020 10:55 AM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo, and Tori Kelly will perform at the Global Citizen Prize award special on December 19, 2020,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Look into the Future of Operational Practices

Dec 8, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations managers are considering how to update operational practices while maintaining output. Facilities are grappling with issues such as reduced headcount, increased safety measures, and physical distancing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Data Shows That More People Gave More Money to Nonprofits in 2020 Than They Did Last Year

Dec 8, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Benevity announces that 51% more people donated through its platform from January through October 2020, giving 41 percent more dollars per donation, and culminating in an average of $64 per donation compared to $46 the year prior.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ørsted Recognised Again As a Climate Leader on CDP's A-List

Dec 8, 2020 10:15 AM ET

For the second year in a row, Ørsted receives the prestigious ‘A’ score for tackling climate change. CDP A-List companies are considered leaders in corporate sustainability and highly regarded by investors.

Media & Communications

Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Changes in the Global Landscape - What Might 2021 Bring?

Dec 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Before the disastrous October 1929 stock market crash, there was little in the way of disclosure and reporting requirements for companies with public stockholders.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch, Oncor Consulting Launch Passport™ Certification Program to Enhance Workplace, Commercial Property Safety

Dec 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET

There’s a need to forge alliances and working groups to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact.

Environment

Primo Water Earns First Certification for Spring Water Source Under Alliance for Water Stewardship

Dec 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Today, SCS Global Services (SCS) announced that Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) has become the first company to have a spring water source certified under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) program.

Health & Healthcare

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 21

Dec 8, 2020 9:55 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 21 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Business: 6 Ways Georgia-Pacific is Leading Industry in Sustainability

Dec 8, 2020 9:35 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific’s 2020 sustainability report highlights investments in renewable energy, reduced emissions and recycled resources

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alliance Data Named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 List

Dec 8, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Alliance Data has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 by Newsweek. Alliance Data’s inclusion on the list reaffirms the Company’s principled, stakeholder-driven sustainability strategy throughout all aspects of its business.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation Is Pleased to Share Its 2020 Annual Report

Dec 8, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E26: Tom Crohan, John Hancock

Dec 8, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tom Crohan of John Hancock joins host Danielle Holly to talk about the Skills for Cities 2020 day of skilled volunteering to support racial justice and BIPOC-led nonprofits, as well as John Hancock’s response to COVID-19 and social inequity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody's Recognized with CDP's Prestigious 'A' Score for Climate Action

Dec 8, 2020 8:50 AM ET

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change. Moody’s is one of a small number of high-performing companies recognized, out of over 5,800 scored worldwide, for its corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency.

Green Infrastructure

Momentum for Hydrogen Transit Grows as European Consumers Prioritize Climate Before Cost When It Comes to Travel

Dec 8, 2020 8:45 AM ET

In conjunction with European Hydrogen Week, global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today shared new research revealing that more than half of the United Kingdom (UK) commuters would be willing to travel to work on a train or bus powered by hydrogen to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions and nearly half of commuters in Belgium and Germany expressed the same view.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents Vinyl Recycling Award to The AZEK Company and Sika Sarnafil

Dec 8, 2020 8:45 AM ET

AZEK manufactured an existing deck product to double the recycled material composition of total board weight. And Sika replaced the Rogers Centre PVC roof with a new one containing 10% recycled content and recycling the existing roof.