Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to Address African Business, Government and Civil Society Leaders at Virtual SDG Summit

Nov 17, 2020 1:00 AM ET

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed will address African Business, Government and civil society leaders next month at a virtual event to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named Industry Sustainability Leader for the Eighth Year in a Row on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Nov 16, 2020 5:40 PM ET

For the eighth consecutive year, Abbott has been named the industry leader in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Nov 16, 2020 5:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs have earned the company a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Nov 16, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Owens Corning earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 11th consecutive year and was named Industry Leader for the DJSI World Building Products group for the eighth straight year.

Energy

Cummins Unveils Vision for Low-Carbon Future With Hydrogen

Nov 16, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Cummins laid out an aggressive strategy for hydrogen this week, addressing both production of the low-carbon energy source as well as the fuel cell technology to convert it into power for customers.

Environment

To Celebrate America Recycles Day, Watch P&G's Sustainability at Home Series

Nov 16, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Our Sustainability at Home series shares simple tips on how to make sustainable choices at home that positively impact ourselves, our families, our communities and the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Diaper Banks Deliver Hope One Diaper - and Menstrual Pad - at a Time

Nov 16, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the Baby Booties Diaper Bank in McKinney, Texas has seen a 600% increase in need from the families it serves compared to last year.

Health & Healthcare

International WELL Building Institute and the Green Sports Alliance Announce Partnership to Leverage Sport and Sustainability to Advance Health and Well-Being for Everyone, Everywhere

Nov 16, 2020 2:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices for Third Consecutive Year

Nov 16, 2020 2:15 PM ET

General Mills ranked in the 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores of 100 in Health & Nutrition, Environmental Reporting and Water Related Risks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Publishes Its 2020 Annual Reporting Suite

Nov 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

ANZ has released its annual reporting suite for 2020, including its Annual Report, Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Supplement, and its Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and new Climate Change Statement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Partners With Sunshine on a Ranney Day to Provide Light to Local Families With Dream Home Makeovers

Nov 16, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Mohawk is partnering once again with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that renovates homes for children with special needs, to provide light and greater independence for two deserving children.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Cares Grant Helps Close Digital Divide for 2,100 Students

Nov 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic made the back-to-school season anything but routine for parents with school-aged children, and remote learning proved more of a challenge for some. Inequities in internet and technology access existed before the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global Citizen's One World: Together At Home Special Named Recipient of The Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation from HPA Awards

Nov 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Awards Committee has announced that its prestigious Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation will honor One World: Together at Home, a globally televised and streamed special produced remotely, last April by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the UN Foundation.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Announces Support for Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence

Nov 16, 2020 12:25 PM ET

The United Nations Global Compact today announced their strong support for mandatory human rights due diligence during a speech by CEO and Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo at the 9th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cruise is Driving Communities Forward

Nov 16, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Cruise and Common Impact share insights from their panel “Driving Communities Forward," ranging from the “K-shaped recovery” from COVID-19, microsolutions put forward by social impact leaders, and how organizations and individuals can support equity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal's Military-Ready Response to 2020

Nov 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal begins its recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month. November is a special time at Comcast NBCUniversal when we celebrate our commitment to building an inclusive workplace for military community employees while also taking extra care to show our gratitude to military customers and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for Fourth Year in a Row

Nov 16, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Yum!’s Global Citizenship & Sustainability Strategy, called its Recipe for Good, is the Company’s roadmap for socially responsible growth, risk management and sustainable stewardship around its three priority areas of people, food and planet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Protein Report by Griffith Foods - Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain

Nov 16, 2020 11:40 AM ET

Interested in learning about the new future of protein? Download our exclusive report, "Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain," as we take an in-depth look at how protein is traded all over...

Green Infrastructure

Houston Advanced Research Center Earns Zero Energy Certification From International Living Future Institute

Nov 16, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) officially achieves Zero Energy status from the International Living Future Institute, which makes the HARC headquarters in The Woodlands the first commercial building in Texas to accomplish the feat.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Are Cisco: Virtually Giving Back with CSAP

Nov 16, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Being a Cisco employee luckily comes with many amazing perks for all staff to use throughout the year. In particular, a Cisco favourite is our ‘Give Back Days’ – we receive 40 hours each year where we can shut the computer lid, turn off emails...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Ranked #1 Biotechnology Company by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for an Industry Record 5th Time; Recognition Reflects Longstanding ESG Leadership

Nov 16, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Of the 318 companies named to the World Index, Biogen led the biotechnology industry with top scores in areas such as strategies to improve access to medicine & cost burden, innovation management, talent attraction, climate performance & reporting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Hits Its 11th Consecutive Year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)

Nov 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Our inclusion on DJSI North America for 11 consecutive years highlights our longstanding commitment and recognizes our effective engagement with communities, clients, governments, shareholders, and employees around these ESG issues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month: Jessica's Story

Nov 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Jessica, an employee in our Finance Department, has another important role. She is a caregiver to a daughter living with bipolar disorder. This National Family Caregivers Month, watch Jessica’s story and know there are helpful tools and support near you.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Wall Street Journal Ranks International Paper One of “The 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World”

Nov 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Wall Street Journal announced “The 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World,” a new ranking that focuses on companies’ ability to create long-term shareholder value. We are proud to rank among the top 2% of global firms, and you can read more about the award here.

Media & Communications

Watching the Major Stock Indexes - For Strong ESG Signals From the Corporate Sector

Nov 16, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Indexes – Indices - Benchmarks – these are very important analysis and portfolio management tools for asset owners and their internal and external managers. We can think of them as a sort of report card; fiduciaries can track their performance against the funds they manage; financial sector players can develop products for investment (mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds, separate accounts and so on) to market to investors.