Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Scotiabank for Environmental Leadership

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grade of A- from the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in recognition of its strong management of climate-related issues and transparency in its disclosures.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Three Upshots of Pro Bono in 2020: Key Takeaways From Taproot Foundation's Annual Corporate Day

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Taproot’s annual U.S. Pro Bono Summit Corporate Day highlighted opportunities to learn, improve, grow, and expand the reach and impact of pro bono service in 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

December 19 is Wreaths Across America Day

Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek; Recognized as Sustainability Leader by CDP

Dec 17, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) and its commitment to corporate responsibility is closing out 2020 with high marks from Newsweek and CDP.

Responsible Production & Consumption

11 Brands Alleviating Poverty this Holiday Season through Whole Planet Foundation

Dec 17, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Suppliers of Whole Foods Market are alleviating poverty this holiday season! To date, suppliers have donated over $14 million to Whole Planet Foundation to create economic opportunity for those who lack access to financial services in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Ranked in Top 25 of the S&P 500 for Gender Equality

Dec 17, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

New Year, New You: “Biggest Loser” Star Bob Harper's Tips for Fighting Fatigue and Prioritizing Wellness

Dec 17, 2020 4:15 PM ET

The conversation was part of the company’s Talking with Trailblazers guest-speaker series, in which T-Mobile’s executive leaders invite the country’s best and brightest to join them and employees to discuss topics that matter.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Paint Company PT Mowilex Helps Protect 65,000 Forested Hectares as Part of Carbon Neutral Certification Renewal

Dec 17, 2020 4:10 PM ET

PT Mowilex Indonesia (PT Mowilex) has renewed its carbon neutral certification, offsetting its carbon emissions with projects that promote energy savings, habitat conservation and responsible community development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Deadline Extended to Submit Nominations for the 2021 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (Due January 26, 2021)

Dec 17, 2020 4:10 PM ET

As the world moves to rebuild our economies and to tackle climate change and systemic injustices, corporate leadership on sustainable development is more important than ever.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Arbor Day Foundation and the Maker of Quilted Northern® Partner to Plant 2 Million Trees

Dec 17, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation and Georgia-Pacific recently announced their partnership to replant two million trees in areas impacted by wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters as part of a promise to plant three trees for every one used.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial, Together With Grow It Forward, Are Helping Feed Those in Need

Dec 17, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The New Holland Agriculture manufacturing facility in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, made a $12,000 donation to Grow It Forward to support the organization to feed those in need in Manitowoc County.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enbridge's ESG Commitments Earn Favorable Attention From Sustainability Rankings

Dec 17, 2020 3:25 PM ET

In November, Enbridge became the largest company in North America’s oil industry—and the first midstream energy company in Canada—in committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Governor Cuomo Announces Second Phase of Empire State Digital with Ritual and PayPal to Support New York Restaurants and Food Service Industry

Dec 17, 2020 2:50 PM ET

PayPal has committed $1 million towards discounted purchases for customers of participating businesses on Ritual ONE in February 2021, at no expense to the businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Season of Giving, JetBlue Donates Blankets, Pillows, Amenity Kits, Headphones and Other Supplies to Communities in Need

Dec 17, 2020 2:45 PM ET

JetBlue today announced significant product donations to local homeless shelters, missions, soup kitchens and education partners.

Health & Healthcare

American Minute: Learn How HEPA Filters Clean Cabin Air

Dec 17, 2020 2:40 PM ET

American Airlines keeps customers safe and confident about reconnecting with the people and places that matter most.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Announcing Canadian 2021 Dates for Online Social Value / Social Return on Investment (Sroi) Accredited Practitioner Training

Dec 17, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Social Return on Investment (SROI) Accredited Practitioner training is the essential course for all working to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This includes sustainability experts, ESG leads, impact investors, academics, evaluators and charitable, non-profit and social enterprise program leads.

Innovation & Technology

2020 Vision: Koch 'Young Visioneers' Focused on Innovating for a Better Future

Dec 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

This year’s Invention Convention U.S. Nationals may have taken a new format due to COVID-19, but that didn’t deter hundreds of students representing schools across the country from submitting their ideas and pitches for this year’s fully remote competition. From this deep pool of inventive thinking, two students were selected as 2020 Koch Young Visioneers – a special award sponsored by Koch Industries recognizing student innovators whose ideas stand to benefit society.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Foundation Grant Empowers Latina Youth with Adelante Mujeres' Help

Dec 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The ON Semiconductor Foundation seeks to serve and provide for the needs of communities across the globe. Through its grant making, the ON Semiconductor Foundation is empowering and providing opportunities for growth among underrepresented populations.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

First Time Trade - Sugarcane Credits Reward Sustainability

Dec 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The first ever trade of certified sustainable sugarcane credits was completed today on the Bonsucro Credit Trading Platform. Forty farmers in Brazil have collectively sold 162,300 tonnes of sustainable sugarcane credits to Barry Callebaut, the global chocolate producer. The farmers belong to the Brazilian sugarcane farming associations, Socicana and Assobari, both of which are committed to sustainable agriculture.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Primeira venda - créditos de cana reconhecem sustentabilidade

Dec 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

A primeira venda de créditos de cana-de-açúcar certificada pela Bonsucro foi completada na Plataforma de Negociação de Créditos da Bonsucro. Quarenta produtores do Brasil venderam coletivamente 162.300 toneladas em créditos de cana sustentável para a Barry Callebaut, produtora mundial de chocolate. Os produtores pertencem à Socicana e à Assobari, associações brasileiras de produtores de cana, ambas comprometidas com a sustentabilidade.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

California Fire Foundation and General Motors Team up to Donate Vehicles to California Fire Departments

Dec 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Chevrolet trucks and SUVs will support frontline fire response and recovery in communities in need.

Energy

Stanley Black & Decker Signs the Renewable Thermal Collaborative's Buyers' Statement, Furthers Commitment of Renewable Energy Use and Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Dec 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Stanley Black & Decker is the latest organization to sign on to the Renewable Thermal Collaborative’s Buyers’ Statement, furthering their commitment to renewable thermal energy use and continued efforts to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Global Investors Earns Accreditation for Achievement of Diversity and Inclusion Standard

Dec 17, 2020 12:25 PM ET

CBRE Global Investors, the global real assets investment management firm, has been accredited with the National Equality Standard (NES), a globally recognized and utilized diversity certification developed by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) in conjunction with the Home Office and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in the UK.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: David Grant

Dec 17, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Survey Ties Digital Investments to Growth, Business Resiliency During Pandemic

Dec 17, 2020 12:05 PM ET

It’s no surprise that COVID-19 changed—and accelerated—most organizations’ IT plans. As a result, technology executives are increasing their investments in digital technologies. They’re also speeding up what were once multi-year technology plans.