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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank is Proud to Partner With the Physician Community

Scotiabank and MD Financial’s commitment to physicians runs deeper than providing outstanding investment solutions and Total Wealth advice. Scotiabank, with the Canadian Medical Association to invest $115 million over the next 10 years.

Environment

Major Companies Join New Alliance to Accelerate Transition to Electric Vehicles

Ceres announces the launch of a new alliance to help companies accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, a key component of tackling the climate crisis.

Innovation & Technology

Is Blockchain Technology the Next Step in Sustainability?

At Domtar, we continue to lead in environmental sustainability, with our work rooted in responsibility. As we move forward in our sustainability journey, we’re exploring blockchain technology as a way to increase transparency in our supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Third Era of ESG Investment Integration

As the 2020 ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) season begins, we appear to be entering the third era of ESG investment integration.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Again Named to 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

PNC announced that it has been named to the 2020 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, which recognizes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Earns Place in 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) announced that its policies and practices fostering gender equality in the workplace have earned the company a place in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index

PNC earned a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid Named Top Diversity Employer

National Grid won two awards recognizing the company’s inclusion & diversity efforts in the workplace. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation designated National Grid as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” in their 2020 Corporate Equality Index.

Energy

Electricity Fuels Business Transport in Iowa

Diesel idling emissions and fuel costs can be reduced by using electricity to cool or heat semitrailers that transport perishable products. Learn more in Alliant Energy's Corporate Sustainability Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Recognized for its Sustainability Efforts

ON Semiconductor’s CSR program has grown substantially since its inception in 2008, initially focusing solely on compliance and now including corporate citizenship, ON Semiconductor Foundation and social/sustainability investing assessments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Team Members Around the Country Volunteer for MLK Day of Service

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, FedEx team members around the country packed 150,000+ meals with Rise Against Hunger, cleaned up our local communities and volunteered at civil rights museums.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: The World's Most Polluted Island

John Lanier's friend Brett Howell helped lead an expedition to clean up what is considered, by one metric, to be the most polluted island in the world. It’s called Henderson Island, and the story is well worth reading. John shares it in this week's Ecocentricity blog.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Accountability at Davos a ‘Step in Right Direction’

With global leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF), GRI is pressing for action and commitments that support the transition to sustainable and responsible business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Forbes Lists Black & Veatch Among Best Employers for Diversity

Black & Veatch’s commitment to workplace diversity puts it among the world’s engineering and construction leaders who understand the social and financial importance of enabling a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Environment

SCS Global Services Now Certifies Mills and Forest Product Manufacturers to SFI® Fiber Sourcing Standard

SCS Global Services today announced its accreditation to perform audits under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Employees Thrive at Chevron

At the Chevron Richmond Technology Center, women who work in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field discuss why they chose to work at Chevron.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney's 150th Issue: Readers' Favorites

Welcome to the special 150th edition of the award-winning GreenMoney Journal. At GreenMoney, we have been focused on Sustainable Business and Impact Investing since 1992.

Environment

Rethinking Recycling

In April 2018, Subaru of America partnered with TerraCycle to make Zero Waste Boxes available to all Subaru retailers. Since then, retailers have diverted 500,000 pounds of waste, or the equivalent of about 150 Subaru vehicles, from landfills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Metlife Named to ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ List by Fortune Magazine

MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2020 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Seven life and health insurers were included on the annual snapshot of the best-regarded companies across 52 industries.

Events, Media & Communications

NYWEA's 92nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition

NYWEA leads the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. NYWEA provides members with opportunities to expand their knowledge, capabilities, and cultivate a forum that plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Joins Prestigious Group of Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employers

Comerica Bank has just become just the 11th Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer certified in Michigan for its extensive efforts to recruit, train and retain military veterans, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) announced today.

Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Green, A Global Multiplatform News Brand Focused on Climate Change

Today, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

General Mills Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Holiday Breakfast

In remembrance of Dr. King, a graduate of Morehouse College, which is part of the HBCU network, proceeds from the event benefitted the MLK Scholarship Fund to provide college scholarships to deserving local students.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody’s Earns Top Corporate Equality Score for Ninth Consecutive Year

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has again received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking the ninth consecutive year the company has earned a top ranking.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020. Annual list recognizes the best-regarded companies spanning 52 industries.

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