Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Ranked #1 Biotech Company for Lowest ESG Risk by Sustainalytics

Jan 13, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Since 2018, Alexion has regularly engaged with a variety of external organizations to validate and evaluate our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (i.e., ESG). Sustainalytics, an organization that is one of the most...

Media & Communications

Jim Furnish + Kate Sheppard on the Last Frontier

Jan 13, 2021 1:15 PM ET

According to the State of Alaska website, the state’s name derives from the Aleut alyeska, meaning “great land.” Today on Sea Change Radio we talk about The Last Frontier, and some of the threats to its greatness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ceres Joins Lawmakers, Businesses and Majority of Americans Demanding the Impeachment of Donald Trump

Jan 13, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Ceres joins congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisles and hundreds of business and investment leaders, trade associations, and advocacy organizations who are demanding that Donald Trump be impeached and removed from office

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DialogueDirect Awarded Real Leaders® 150 Top Impact Companies of 2021

Jan 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET

DialogueDirect is honored to be selected as one of the top 150 global organizations empowering positive social or environmental change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arcos Dorados' “Gran Día” Donated More Than USD 5 Million in 2020 to Support Several Social Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean

Jan 13, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Despite the global context and with the adjustments needed to comply with the new normality, the solidarity campaign that donates proceeds from Big Mac sales to support dozens of institutions and projects exceeded by far the established goals.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: Dancing Critters

Jan 13, 2021 12:05 PM ET

MilliporeSigma has created a number of easy and educational science experiments that can be completed at home with materials typically found around the house.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seizing Opportunity

Jan 13, 2021 11:45 AM ET

How can leaders help markets achieve systemic transformations toward inclusion & equity? This new report from FSG provides tools, practices & lessons from our work alongside our global partners.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Express Canada, Innomar Strategies Begin Distribution of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Across Canada

Jan 13, 2021 11:40 AM ET

FedEx Express Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., and Innomar Strategies, announced recently that the country’s first operations to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada are underway.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Sustainability Update

Jan 13, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Find out how Rockwell Automation is making positive change through sustainable environmental, social and governance practices that bring value to our customers, company and community.

Energy

National Grid Joins Low-Carbon Resources Initiative Aimed at Enabling Affordable Net Zero Path

Jan 13, 2021 10:55 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey: Exploring Sustainable Packaging

Jan 13, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Hershey is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products to our consumers and packaging is a key component to that consumer promise.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Forgotten Relationship

Jan 13, 2021 9:30 AM ET

When you imagine yourself as an ancestor, it’s an invitation to remember a relationship that is often forgotten – the family of our future. Whether you are aware of it or not, right now you are living a relationship with your descendants.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Money Managers and the Growth of ESG Investing

Jan 13, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The $16.6 trillion in assets incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria represent a nearly 43 percent increase over the $11.6 trillion in such assets identified in 2018.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Makes 10-year, $500m Commitment to Foster Economic Resilience Among Disadvantaged Groups

Jan 13, 2021 9:00 AM ET

With the goal of fostering economic inclusion and resiliency among disadvantaged groups, Scotiabank has launched ScotiaRISE, a 10-year initiative with a $500-million commitment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Transforming Global Supply Chain: Optimizing for Business Resiliency

Jan 13, 2021 8:35 AM ET

Companies must account for sustainability and business continuity along their entire supply chain. How can they turn this into an opportunity for growth and business resiliency? Read more.

Environment

One Water Strategies Provide Global Benefits and Develop Resilient Communities

Jan 13, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Water plays a vital role in our lives every day, and the importance of water around the world is extremely evident today. When public health is compromised, communities rely on safe and secure water supplies to support and restore public health.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Decarbonizing Cities - How to Harmonize Buildings, Mobility and Infrastructure

Jan 12, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Wins Brazilian Innovation Award

Jan 12, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. was ranked first in the ANPEI 2020 Conference, promoted by the National Association of Research and Development of Innovative Companies (ANPEI), in Brazil.

Innovation & Technology

Bridgestone Leverages Big Data to Implement Optimal Plantation for Higher Yield in Para Rubber Tree Farms

Jan 12, 2021 3:50 PM ET

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it has developed an optimization system for Para rubber tree plantation that utilizes big data to contribute to higher yield at rubber farms.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Launches ScotiaRISE to Help Build Economic Resilience; Foster Stronger Households and Communities

Jan 12, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Scotiabank launched ScotiaRISE, a 10-year, $500 million initiative to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Companies Can Address the Impact of Single-Use Plastics in the Era of COVID-19

Jan 12, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As people attempt to go about their daily routines safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the role of plastics has changed once again. Cities and states temporarily lifted their plastic bag bans out of concern for health and hygiene...

Media & Communications

CECP Announces Deutsche Bank CEO Christiana Riley to Join Board of Directors

Jan 12, 2021 2:45 PM ET

As part of its continuing efforts to empower companies to drive long-term business success through positive societal impact, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) announced that Christiana Riley, CEO, Deutsche Bank USA Corp has joined the organization’s distinguished Board of Directors.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Carton Council Proud to Announce New Director of Government Affairs

Jan 12, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The Carton Council is proud to announce that Jordan Fengel, former executive director of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR), has joined the Carton Council to help grow food and beverage carton recycling in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PWC, EY, Bloomberg, Nestle & More Take on Veganuary's Workplace Challenge

Jan 12, 2021 1:55 PM ET

Leading accountancy firms PwC and EY, as well as media giant Bloomberg, are taking part in Veganuary’s Workplace Challenge and encouraging everyone in their teams to try vegan this January.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Climate Tech Launches

Jan 12, 2021 1:35 PM ET

The launch of Women in Climate Tech (WiCT) was announced today by the group’s Steering Committee.