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Media & Communications

Springtime in North America - a Time Featuring Corporate-investor Engagement and Proxy Voting on Critical Issues

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Springtime comes to the USA with the pretty flowers in bloom, trees budding, the onset of warmer weather -- and asset owners and their managers participating willingly or reluctantly in the peak months of corporate proxy voting season.

Environment

Investors Encouraged by Wendy's Pledge to Set Science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for Its Full Value Chain

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Today, The Wendy’s Company took an important step to help tackle the climate crisis and align with investor expectations on greenhouse gas emission reductions from direct operations and supply chains,

Events, Media & Communications

Restore the Earth: A Response to the Leaders' Climate Summit

Apr 21, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Since the Paris Agreement was signed five years ago, hundreds of organizations across the U.S. have signed decarbonization pledges to mitigate the human, planetary, and economic impacts of climate change. But now is the time to put these symbolic first steps into action.

Environment

It's Our Home: Small Actions at Home Can Make a Big Difference for Our Planet

Apr 21, 2021 11:25 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Organic & Non-GMO Report Celebrates 20 Years As Leading Publication for Organic and Non-GMO Markets

Apr 21, 2021 11:20 AM ET

More than twenty years ago, journalist Ken Roseboro had an idea for a publication that focused on the market for non-GMO (non-genetically modified) grains and foods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for by Fortune

Apr 21, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized by Fortune, in partnership with global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work, as the 21st best company to work for on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list this year.

Environment

Ørsted Partners With World Wide Fund for Nature Denmark to Give a Helping Hand to the Seas

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The project, known as “A helping hand to the seas”, aims to explore how biodiversity is affected by imbalances in local ecosystems and support the vulnerable cod fish stock in Denmark’s Kattegat straits.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price: Pandemic's Impact to Financial Well-being Compels More Parents Than Ever to Have Money Conversations With Their Kids

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

A new study from T. Rowe Price provides a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted families’ financial well-being, compelling more parents than ever to have conversations regarding money matters with their children.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generations of Inventors

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Through our Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab ™ program, we aim to show students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that they can be part of inventing the wireless world of the future.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Commits to Setting Science-Based Target to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Apr 21, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Albertsons Companies has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that support the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

Earth Day 2030: A Success Story Driven by Climate Solutions

Apr 21, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Hop in and hold on! This week's Ecocentricity blog is a time travel journey to Earth Day 2030. "When it comes to solving the climate crisis, humans have made major strides this past decade."

Energy

Enbridge's Road Map to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Net-zero emissions by 2050.

It’s a sustainability target that’s “absolutely doable,” says Caitlin Tessin, Enbridge’s Director of Market Innovation, “with the right road map.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Distributes Over $237,500 in Scholarship Funds

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The student winners participated in an essay contest where they detailed how their experience with Finance Academy helped them prepare for their future endeavors.

Events, Media & Communications

WEC and Syngenta Convene Executive Roundtable: Business Strategies to Implement the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy and Accelerate the Transition to a Sustainable Food System and Regenerative Agriculture

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

On March 30, 2021, WEC and Syngenta convened the first of a series of four Executive Roundtables to discuss the EU green deal and key areas of focus and opportunities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Fire and Sand - How Glass Is Made

Apr 21, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Glass packaging is made of three natural ingredients: silica sand, soda ash and limestone. The materials are mixed with recycled glass--called cullet.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Helps Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Take Flight

Apr 21, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The world’s first hydrogen-powered aircraft, using global power leader Cummins’ fuel cell technology, was unveiled at the Stuttgart Airport in Germany in December 2020. Called the DLR-HY4, the four-seat airplane has successfully completed 30 2-hour test flights.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Presents: Episode 2 - Realizing Possible

Apr 21, 2021 9:05 AM ET

As COVID-19 began to spread around the world, Gilead employees worked around the clock to advance the company’s investigational antiviral.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Celebrates Earth Day With an IG Live Session to Talk Sustainability and Closed-Loop Cocktails

Apr 21, 2021 9:00 AM ET

On the occasion of Earth Day, Bacardi is highlighting its Good Spirited efforts and commitment to creating a Good Footprint by zooming in on the area of zero waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Apr 21, 2021 8:30 AM ET

In celebration of #NationalVolunteerWeek, Herbalife Nutrition is excited to showcase their employees who have been giving back even during these trying times!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ImpactAssets Logs A Record 207 Custom Investment Deals Worth More Than $200 Million in 2020

Apr 21, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Impact investments filled the capital gap to help fuel solutions to urgent issues, from racial equity to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Farming We Need for Earth Day

Apr 21, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Agriculture has the potential to be both an immediate and long-term, scalable climate solution. The Indigo Carbon program connects farmers and corporate supporters to accelerate this change.

Research, Reports & Publications

SABIC Shows How It Is Thriving Responsibly in 2020 Sustainability Report

Apr 21, 2021 5:00 AM ET

SABIC has released its 2020 Sustainability Report which reflects on the successes of its sustainability journey and the profound changes arising from a challenging yet remarkable year.

Energy

Hershey Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements Aligned With 2030 Goal to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50%

Apr 20, 2021 6:00 PM ET

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced two new clean energy partnerships to develop solar projects in the U.S. as it moves its operations toward the use of clean and renewable energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SFDR Looks Beyond the Balance Sheet, Through Greenwashing. Data Strategies Must Change.

Apr 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

When the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force on March 10, it might well have been news that passed many businesses by, writes Bart van Praag, General Manager, EMEA, Workiva.

Green Infrastructure

Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions

Apr 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), IVECO and OGE today announced they have entered into a letter of intent for a collaboration to establish a business structure for transporting hydrogen via pipeline network