Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized As CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Feb 10, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR> LNVGY) has been recognized by CDP (formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project) as a Supplier Engagement Leader, acknowledging its efforts to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named A Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has again been named a Top 50 employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This is the seventh year in a row the Company is being recognized with this honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins Mahatma Award 2020 for CSR Excellence

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Keysight Technologies has been presented with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its efforts towards building a better planet by employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Introduces $3 Million in Cybersecurity Grants for Public Schools in United States as Attacks on Education Grow

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff are unprepared for cybersecurity threats - with lack of training, awareness, budget and virtual learning identified as major issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedication To Perfection — American Airlines Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index Again

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

American Airlines has been recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with the highest possible rating in the prestigious 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Fertilizantes Wins Agribusiness Awards in Fertilizer and Sustainability Categories

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Globo Rural Magazine recognized Mosaic Fertilizantes with two ‘Best of Agribusiness’ awards — one in the Fertilizer category and another in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Initiative Offers Support to Local HBCUs

Feb 10, 2021 11:25 AM ET

To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

Feb 10, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Scotiabank announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to further their collective mission of eradicating systemic racism in the game of hockey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bonds Help Nonprofits Tackle Coronavirus Relief and Social Inequity

Feb 10, 2021 11:10 AM ET

In a move that could change philanthropy, foundations are asking investors to finance grant-making to nonprofits, which are essential to a post-pandemic recovery and more equitable future.

Environment

Three Greenhouse Gas Management Trends to Watch in 2021

Feb 10, 2021 11:05 AM ET

In the last few years, many organizations have set science-based targets (SBTs), which typically include both operational (scope 1 and scope 2) and value chain (scope 3) emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Efforts and Collaborations: WaterMarks Voices

Feb 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In February, a series of videos will be released by the WaterMarks initiative showcasing perspectives from leaders from corporate, non-profit, and civic organizations who collaborated to launch improvements to Milwaukee’s waterfront.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Launches Digital Financial Literacy Program for Children

Feb 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

As a result of the pandemic, more schools around the country have adopted eLearning solutions for both remote and in-class learning experiences, which makes the release of the new digital format of Young Bankers Club® timely.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch's Management Consulting Expands Regulatory, Strategic Leadership on Strategic Advisory Team

Feb 10, 2021 10:55 AM ET

Black & Veatch Management Consulting’s Strategic Advisory Practice is pleased to announce the addition of two industry-leading experts to its leadership team.

Health & Healthcare

United CleanPlus

Feb 10, 2021 10:50 AM ET

United CleanPlus℠ is our commitment to delivering industry-leading cleanliness as we put health and safety at the forefront of your experience.

Innovation & Technology

The Paradigm Shift to Embracing Remote Work at NASA

Feb 10, 2021 10:40 AM ET

Ed Faulkner, SAIC VP of programs, chats with Huntsville, Alabama CBS affiliate WHNT about the space agency's adoption of remote work and collaboration, thanks to SAIC's digital transformation services, solutions, and support.

Events, Media & Communications

The CHL Coalition Hosts Webinar on Behavioural Science Driving Healthier Choices

Feb 10, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action hosted an interactive on 1/26/2021 to explore how behavioral science can shape product design, policies and retail environments.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Provides Update on Decade-long Commitment to Digital Equity; Announces Plans to Accelerate Efforts in 2021

Feb 10, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The efforts are designed to help connect as many Americans to the Internet as possible and create new opportunities for underrepresented communities through the education, resources and skills training they need to succeed in today’s digital economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to 2020 CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard

Feb 10, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Ecolab has been recognized by global environmental non-profit CDP by securing a place on its 2020 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. The recognition places Ecolab among the top 7% of companies assessed by CDP for supplier engagement on climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Why It's a Critical Business Focus

Feb 10, 2021 10:10 AM ET

ESG is a growing priority in the minds of investors. But what is ESG? And how does it differ from EHS? Find out in this Antea Group blog:

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Doing Our Part: 2020 Year in Review

Feb 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Share the Warmth Helps People in Crisis Pay Heating Bills

Feb 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Tanisha Love isn’t afraid of much, but on winter’s coldest days, she’s scared to turn on the heat in her apartment. A native of Jamaica, Love moved to the U.S. with her mother in 2005 to finish her senior year of high school.

Environment

Corporations Can Accelerate Climate Solutions

Feb 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Achieving sustainability requires audacious goals, stair-step improvement, and collaboration with others to drive lasting change. Share owners of private and public companies should use investment dollars to ensure climate solutions can scale.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novartis in Society US Report 2020

Feb 10, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Novartis is building a leading focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Video - Meet the World's First Certified Carbon Neutral Beer

Feb 10, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services, certifier of New Belgium Brewing’s iconic Fat Tire Amber Ale as America’s first nationally distributed carbon neutral beer, announced its support of Fat Tire’s new IsMyBeerSustainable.com campaign to build awareness of carbon neutrality in the beer industry.

Health & Healthcare

Crest and Oral-B Advance Healthy Oral Care Habits in the U.S. through Access, Education and Innovation

Feb 10, 2021 8:55 AM ET

A healthy smile expresses who a person is and how they feel, but something as simple as a smile can sometimes be taken for granted. Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic disease in America, with children in underserved communities disproportionately impacted.