The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Recent Alerts

Energy & Infrastructure

Underscores its Commitment to the Clean Energy Transition with Launch of National Grid Renewables

National Grid, through its competitive, non-regulated National Grid Ventures unit, today announced the launch of National Grid Renewables, the new brand name for its US renewable energy business which includes solar, onshore wind and battery storage.

Awards & Rankings

Merck Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital, Earning the Highest Ranking in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Merck is honored to be named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, earning the highest ranking in pharmaceuticals & biotech and the top spot among the industry for customers. This is the fourth year in row that Merck has been recognized...

Philanthropy

Global Companies Demonstrate Commitment to Include Refugees in Post-Covid Recovery by Joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

On October 6, 28 companies demonstrated their commitment to integrating refugees as the world responds to the Covid-19 pandemic, by joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

Education & Workforce Development

America's Top Young Scientist of 2020: 14-Year-Old Researches Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2 Virus to Develop Novel Antiviral Drug to Combat Spread of COVID-19

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu from Frisco, Tex. the winner of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Philanthropy

Reporter's Notebook: Milestones, Markers and Still Fighting COVID-19

Columbus-based insurer Aflac is the latest recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award, which is awarded by a network of Georgia business leaders with the aim of spurring corporate giving and good acts.

Philanthropy

$1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program 2021 Application Period Begins

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.

Awards & Rankings

General Motors Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

Forbes and JUST Capital published the annual Forbes JUST 100, showcasing the companies doing right by all their stakeholders. GM ranked number one in the automotive industry and first for environment in the automotive sector.

Awards & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2020 Citizens Award

T. Rowe Price has been named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award in the “Best Community Improvement Program” category.

Awards & Rankings

S&P Global Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) was recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies in the annual Forbes JUST 100, published today by Forbes and JUST Capital.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Anita Defrantz: “It Was One of Those Moments That Changed the World”

Twenty-five years on, as the United Nations celebrates this historic blueprint, IOC Vice-President Anita DeFrantz shares her recollections from the event and looks at the progress that has been made in the past quarter of a century.

Corporate Responsibility

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact Present the Third Annual Making Good Happen at Work Conference

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation & Common Impact announce the 3rd annual Making Good Happen At Work conference, a free virtual event to help CSR leaders build employee engagement & philanthropy programs in response to changing community needs.

Philanthropy

Whole Foods Market Nonprofit Foundations Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Local and Global Communities

Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic Foundations have combined forces to kick off the Communities Campaign today, a two-week drive to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join the retailer in efforts to alleviate global poverty, improve children’s nutrition and increase healthy food access in communities facing barriers.

Media & Communications

GreenMoney Journal Announces Strategic Partnership With Climate & Capital Media

GreenMoney Journal is pleased announce our Strategic Partnership with Climate & Capital Media - https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com a global media company that connects investors and entrepreneurs working on climate change solutions.

Education & Workforce Development

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect Lead the Resources Supporting Discovery Education's Initiative to Keep You Connected to Curiosity

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere.

Research & Reports

Rising Trust in Sustainability Reporting Around the World

Research across 27 markets has found that trust in how companies communicate their sustainability performance has increased to a record 51% this year, with significant variations by country.

Environment

2021 Offers a Narrow Window To Tackle Interconnected Global Challenges and Set the World on Pathway Towards Positive Future

A growing line-up of multinational corporations, ranging from General Mills, Target and Walmart to Olam International and Patagonia, are exploring regenerative approaches across their value chains and beyond.

Corporate Responsibility

Improving Health Outcomes in Papua New Guinea

Tetra Tech’s Amy Gildea explains how an understanding of the social economy, politics, and culture in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is crucial to improving health outcomes on the island in the Western Pacific.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric's Concrete Plan for a More Sustainable World

Our Chairman & CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire, gives his views on the key factors that can help us build a true sustainable world.

Environment

EarthxConservation: How Humans, Wildlife, and Nature Co-Exist in Today's World

EarthX introduces EarthxConservation, a new virtual conference to be hosted on October 19-21. Sessions will explore how humans, nature, and wildlife are co-existing in today’s world and how we can find even greater health and biodiversity through...

Events

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Community Health Systems: Join SAP, Medtronic Foundation, and Leading Nonprofits in Community Health (Thurs, 10/15, 12 - 1 EDT)

Join SAP, Medtronic, National Association of Community Health Centers, Iowa Primary Care Association, and PYXERA Global on October 15, 12pm-1pm EDT.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Industrial Honored With Two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial N.V. has received two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for outstanding achievement in the following categories: Collaborative Innovation and Operational Excellence.

Socially Responsible Investing

Bloomberg to Offer MSCI ESG Research Data on the Bloomberg Terminal

Bloomberg announced today that MSCI ESG Ratings by MSCI ESG Research LLC is now available via the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg Terminal users can access this MSCI data and use it alongside Bloomberg’s broader functionality across the Terminal, complementing Bloomberg’s existing ESG data sets.

Corporate Responsibility

24 Years on eBay: Transforming a Love of Hot Wheels Into Enduring Friendships, Connections

In celebration of eBay’s 25th anniversary, we’re spotlighting a seller every week from our global community in our Mini Stories column.

Corporate Responsibility

Accenture Sets Industry-Leading Net-Zero, Waste and Water Goals

WE ACT FOR IMPACT: Announcing Accenture’s next-level commitments to Responsible Business and Sustainability

Research & Reports

Medtronic 2020 Integrated Performance Report Shares Goal of Carbon Neutrality by FY30, Achievement of 100% Gender Pay Equity in the U.S., and Progress on COVID-19 Response

Every year, Medtronic shares its Integrated Performance Report to show its impact and progress from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standpoint. Here's how Medtronic is "Putting Purpose Into Action".

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility