Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Evolving Finance, Money and Markets

Apr 27, 2021 8:45 PM ET

Today’s global casino is now experiencing yet another step change, as central banks shift their focus from austerity and debt to stimulus to cope with pandemics and climate crises and fending off Facebook‘s competitive “Libra” and other cryptos.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top 50 Healthcare Professionals at The National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 27, 2021 5:55 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Innovation & Technology

ON Semiconductor Returns to Season 7 Formula E with Mercedes-EQ FE Team

Apr 27, 2021 5:55 PM ET

As a proud supplier of the Mercedes-EQ Formula E racing team, ON Semiconductor is excited for the first race of the Formula E season.

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret Discusses Company's Role in the Smart Manufacturing Revolution

Apr 27, 2021 5:25 PM ET

Energy

Iveco Bus Awarded “International Busplaner Sustainability Award 2021” for Its Crossway and Crossway Low Entry Natural Power

Apr 27, 2021 5:00 PM ET

For the fifth time, the trade magazine "Busplaner" has awarded the title "International Sustainability Award". Every 2 years, this prize honors companies in the bus industry which contribute to a sustainable and responsible growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Mongolia Receives Green Hero Award for Environmental Sustainability

Apr 27, 2021 4:45 PM ET

As a global company present in more than 90 countries, environmental sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. Herbalife Nutrition focuses on reducing packaging material and developing new product packaging solutions

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins 20 ACC Responsible Care® Awards for Exemplary Environmental, Health and Safety Performance

Apr 27, 2021 4:40 PM ET

Dow (NYSE: DOW) received 20 Responsible Care® awards at the American Chemistry Council’s 2021 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo on April 26.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Named One of Time's Most Influential Companies of 2021

Apr 27, 2021 4:35 PM ET

The Home Depot has been included in the first-ever TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Included in the “Leaders” category, The Home Depot was selected for its leadership and innovation as a retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health & Healthcare

Hotel Business and Delos Collaborate on Wellness & Recovery Webcast Series

Apr 27, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Hotel Business is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company, to launch a series of virtual educational sessions as part of the Hotel Business Hot Topics platform.

Environment

Company Launches Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions - Offering Renewable Energy, Resiliency Solutions for Commercial Customers Nationwide

Apr 27, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the launch of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that unifies products and services offered by several Duke Energy subsidiaries, including Duke Energy Renewables, REC Solar and Duke Energy One, under one comprehensive brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Wins 2021 Silver Edison Award for Belle's Dragon Social Robot

Apr 27, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Arrow Electronics has won a 2021 Silver Edison Award for its Belle Dragon social robot, in the category of Social Tools for Disabilities & Illnesses.

Education

Integrating Health & Wellbeing into the Foundation of the Built Environment (IDCEC)

Apr 27, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Using the WELL building standard as the main catalyst, this course examines the number of ways buildings have an impact on occupant wellbeing through design, quality of space, products as well as the benefits and the types of effects it creates.

Health & Healthcare

Industry Snapshot: Q&A with Aflac's Stephanie Shields

Apr 27, 2021 2:35 PM ET

One area the pandemic has emphasized and accelerated is the need for a strong digital experience for businesses and employees.

Events, Media & Communications

Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Announced As Campaign Chairs of Global Citizen's Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World

Apr 27, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Is One of the 2021 TIMES Most Influential Companies

Apr 27, 2021 2:30 PM ET

“We need global co-operation to come together on a number of fronts,” says deSouza. The first challenge, he says, is creating a global network that scans and shares information on disease-causing pathogens.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Boomerang's Durable, Refillable Glass Water Bottle Breaks Convention

Apr 27, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Boomerang Water is an on-site, small batch bottling water company providing water for commercial venues like hotels and college campuses, as well as serving families for their homes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Presidents Awards at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 27, 2021 2:10 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

"Pivoting to Wind": Ørsted Named on the Time100 List of Most Influential Companies

Apr 27, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list was announced on Tuesday 27 April and is an expansion of the annual TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people.

Research, Reports & Publications

PayPal Releases 2020 Global Impact Report

Apr 27, 2021 2:05 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today released its fourth annual Global Impact Report, which highlights the company’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, activities and progress during the last year.

Health & Healthcare

Expanding Access to Maternal Health Care in Nevada

Apr 27, 2021 1:55 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces 2021-2025 ESG Business Goals as Part of New Corporate Responsibility Report

Apr 27, 2021 1:15 PM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, announced its new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-driven business goals that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next five years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Announces $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Apr 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

PNC will provide $88 billion in loans, investments, and other financial support to bolster economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals & communities, people & communities of color, and other underserved individuals & communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE to Support 13,000 BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses With Tech Services, Marketing Resources and Millions of Dollars in Grants by 2022

Apr 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Comcast today announced it will award 13,000 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses across the country with monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services from Comcast RISE by 2022.

Health & Healthcare

United Customers Can Now Schedule COVID Tests and Be Automatically Cleared for Travel Directly Through the Travel-ready Center

Apr 27, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Since January, United customers have been able to easily access testing or vaccine requirements needed for travel destinations, upload completed testing results and vaccine records as well as have them verified, all within the United App.

Health & Healthcare

Ensuring Progress in the Fight to End Malaria Through Innovation & Collaboration

Apr 27, 2021 12:10 PM ET

In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2021, GBCHealth and the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) hosted Combat Malaria in Africa: Lessons and Opportunities