Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Women Empowerment, Gender Balance and More

Sep 27, 2022 3:55 PM ET

Today we are talking about a new report from McKinsey, LinkedIn’s Diversity Nudges, how working from home can impact gender equality, and a librarian from Afghanistan fighting for women’s rights.

Education

Celebrate a Week of Resourcefulness with Itron and Discovery Education

Sep 27, 2022 3:00 PM ET

In recognition of its annual Week of Resourcefulness, Itron, Inc. and Discovery Education are encouraging students, educators, and communities to explore the relationship between energy and water with no-cost digital learning resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust's Participation in ESG Memberships and Initiatives

Sep 27, 2022 2:30 PM ET

To promote our ESG priorities locally and globally, Northern Trust participates in several groups and initiatives. Read more about the organizations we support.

Environment

Adding Greenwatts to the Grid: Maximize Environmental Impact With PPAs

Sep 27, 2022 2:20 PM ET

In this guide, you will learn about: The environmental benefits of renewable corporate PPAs; How to be confident that your clean energy procurement is supporting additionality; How Ikea used its PPA strategy to support the local community

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Future of Climate Investing

Sep 27, 2022 2:15 PM ET

At a recent Nasdaq webinar on the future of climate investing, three leading analysts discussed the current state of climate investing, data’s role in the evolving landscape and how to hold institutional investors and companies accountable for their ambitious climate agendas.

Health & Healthcare

65% of Heavy Drinkers Are Concerned, yet Only 26% Seek Treatment

Sep 27, 2022 2:05 PM ET

65% of heavy drinkers responded “yes” when asked if they have ever been concerned about their drinking, yet only 26% have sought treatment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Trusting Teams To Drive Volunteer Engagement

Sep 27, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Discover the value of creating shared experiences through employee volunteering to create team flow and prevent disengagement or "quiet quitting" at work. It's all about trust and transformative volunteering.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Releases 2021 ESG Corporate Annual Report, Highlighting Progress and Commitments for the Future

Sep 27, 2022 1:30 PM ET

T. Rowe Price has published its 2021 ESG Corporate Annual Report. The report highlights the firm's environmental, social, and governance progress, along with future targets and commitments to advance our ESG strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Customer Solutions at FedEx

Sep 27, 2022 1:20 PM ET

FedEx works with customers to evaluate offering end-to-end sustainability for our supply chains through options such as carbon neutral shipping offerings and sustainable packaging solutions.

Health & Healthcare

Working With the CDC and Others To Advance Understanding of SARS-CoV-2

Sep 27, 2022 1:20 PM ET

In 2021, Quest labs continued to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Tapestry and kate spade Are Supporting Young BIPOC Designers and Fashion Executives With Harlem’s Fashion Row

Sep 27, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Tapestry, Inc. & kate spade new york introduce a 3 year partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s annual HBCU Fashion Summit. kate spade new york executives & designers will participate in exclusive programming for students at Bowie State University.

Innovation & Technology

AMD HPC Fund Partners With the University of Vermont to Advance Computational Science and Neuroscience Research

Sep 27, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The AMD High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund puts more computational power in the hands of those conducting groundbreaking research to accelerate solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

Innovation & Technology

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Tata Consultancy Services, and PYXERA Global: Attaining Mental Health Equity

Sep 27, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose  in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and PYXERA Global, announced a new slate of programs for Digital Empowers, exploring how transformative digital innovations can solve local and global challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Finovate Award for Excellence in Sustainability

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the 2022 Finovate Award Winner for Excellence in Sustainability.

Environment

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

We believe that proactively engaging on climate action is critical for all companies to drive performance and compete in their markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third ESG Report: Inclusion Councils and Business Resource Groups

Sep 27, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Our inclusion councils and BRGs provide employees opportunities for networking, learning and personal growth, as well as an outlet for community outreach and volunteerism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IKEA Foundation Donates $25M To Transform Cooling Sector and Improve Billions of Lives

Sep 27, 2022 12:35 PM ET

IKEA’s charitable arm has given a $25million grant to the Clean Cooling Collaborative, which improves cooling solutions for the vulnerable global communities facing the risk of extreme heat.

Innovation & Technology

Top Five Questions About 6G Technology

Sep 27, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Among other goals, 6G technology intends to merge the human, physical, and digital worlds. In doing so, there is a hope that 6G can significantly aid in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

Enbridge Gas Helps Renewable Natural Gas Program 'Mooooooove' Foward

Sep 27, 2022 11:45 AM ET

We’re celebrating today with Ontario Waste Management Association and Bluewater Recycling Association the arrival of Ontario’s first carbon-negative waste-collection truck - fueled entirely by renewable natural gas, sourced largely from cow manure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tractor Supply Supports 95th National FFA Convention With Launch of Limited-Edition T-Shirt

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of its eighth annual National FFA Organization (FFA) T-shirt fundraiser.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timken Issues Annual CSR Report, Sets 2030 Target for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Timken Company, a global industrial leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, today released its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Recycling Days Draw Big Crowds and Tons of Stuff

Sep 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Community recycling days over the summer at two of Cummins Inc.’s larger U.S. plants collectively emptied more than 2,000 vehicles of an estimated 140 tons of electronics, batteries, tires, used paint, old lightbulbs and more.

Environment

Major Food, Ag, and Clothing Companies Bring Vision of a Climate-Smart Farm Bill to Congress

Sep 27, 2022 10:50 AM ET

Companies to meet with members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture to discuss five priorities for a 2023 Farm Bill that can help address climate change and modernize the U.S. food system to benefit farmers, consumers, and communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch CIO Named the 2022 Kansas City Global CIO of the Year by the ORBIE Awards

Sep 27, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Energy

Keeping Cool: Saving Energy While Beating the Heat

Sep 27, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Many Southern California Edison residential and small business customers rely on window-mounted and portable indoor air conditioners to keep them cool during the summer.