Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy's Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation

Nov 22, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards.

Innovation & Technology

Holiday PSA: How to Thank Someone Best? Just Text!

Nov 22, 2021 12:15 PM ET

A simple text, research shows, can help us feel more connected and boost feelings of well-being, thereby making people feel less lonely — truly positive news after the last two years of so many of us being separated and feeling so apart.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Donates Meals to Houston-area Healthcare Workers

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

To show its appreciation for the herculean efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, CITGO is providing 5,000 meals to healthcare workers at Ben Taub Hospital in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Harris Health System.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Media Alert: Ready for What's Next: Palo Alto Networks Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance Supplement

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

“Our business vision and ESG strategies are closely aligned. By respecting our planet, investing in our people, uplifting our communities, and advancing our industry, we believe we can make the world safer and more secure.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Recognized at 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Alliance Data is honored to have been recognized at the Nov. 10 Women’s Forum of New York Breakfast of Corporate Champions for surpassing the 35% threshold for female directors on our corporate board.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections From Pentair’s Charting Career Paths Panel Hosted by the Pentair Women’s Resource Group

Nov 22, 2021 11:55 AM ET

The Pentair Women's Resource Group recently hosted three notable women from its Board of Directors to offer insights on navigating careers. Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and CSRO Karla Robertson shares key learnings from the discussion.

Environment

Major Companies Are Calling for Federal Standards Ensuring Open Access and Simple Payment Methods for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Nov 22, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance are calling on the U.S. government to establish federal standards and protocols that will streamline and speed the adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring that publicly-funded

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Week 2021: Taproot Foundation Doubles Impact for Social Good

Nov 22, 2021 11:05 AM ET

This year to celebrate Pro Bono Week, Taproot set out to create 100+ pro bono connections, doubling our average weekly impact. We are thrilled to announce that YOU helped us surpass our goal! Learn more about how Taproot Foundation celebrated Pro Bono Week 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

My Path to Champion NortonLifeLock's Black Employee Resource Group

Nov 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

NortonLifeLock's LeShawn Woods discusses her path to co-leading NOBLE (NortonLifeLock Black Life Empowerment) Employee Resource Group, and how she is taking action to create space, fellowship, and support for Black employees.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS Is Prioritizing Mental Health

Nov 22, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Media & Communications

COP26 - Five Years on From the Paris Agreement, Where Are We?

Nov 22, 2021 10:05 AM ET

This week the COP26 news reports coming out of this city seem to be everywhere. The Conference of the Parties (“COP”) is the annual gathering sponsored by the United Nations (this is the 26th) of world leaders in public, private and social sectors

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donation Helps Fight Hunger in Chicago

Nov 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Fontanini Foods, the local manufacturing facility owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, announced that it has donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger in the community as part of the company’s Hunger Action Month efforts.

Environment

Get Your Feet Wet in These New Jersey Habitat Conservation Efforts

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Wetlands—as you may guess—are mostly covered by water. But they do so much more, providing some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems for thousands of organisms.

Research, Reports & Publications

KeyCorp Releases TCFD Report

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank today announced it has issued a Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Teens Navigate the "New Normal"

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The teenage years mark a period of social and emotional growth that can be difficult to navigate even in the best of times.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Consecutive Year

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for a sixth consecutive year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Since 1996, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has been recognizing STEM mentors from across the country through the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Named Recipient of the 2021 ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Metropolitan Service Area Reliability Performance in the Mid-Atlantic Region; Honor Marks 20th Year

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Public Service Electric & Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, was recognized by PA Consulting as the recipient of the 2021 ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance in the Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Service Area. ReliabilityOne® Awards are given annually to the utilities that have achieved outstanding reliability performance and have excelled in delivering the most reliable electric service to their customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Value of Sustainable Procurement: An Overview of Key Value Levers That Can Be Used to Calculate Monetizable Value of SP

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This Team Helps Customers Find Energy Bill Assistance

Nov 22, 2021 8:50 AM ET

Duke Energy’s customer experience and engagement team helps develop a plan and works at Duke Energy in customer service to help customers in the pandemic to give more personalized customer assistance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corp and Feeding America West Michigan Partner to Bring “Feel Good Fridges” to Local Communities

Nov 22, 2021 8:50 AM ET

Feeding America West Michigan and Whirlpool Corporation are partnering to bring “Feel Good Fridges” to select counties in West Michigan.

Education

Building Bioinformatics Program for Students at Historically Black University

Nov 22, 2021 8:25 AM ET

The United Health Foundation is collaborating with Harris-Stowe State University to help address the gap in the number of diverse college students trained in biomedical sciences.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Recognized Among Best Companies for Working Parents

Nov 22, 2021 8:05 AM ET

MetLife has earned a spot on prestigious lists of the “100 Best Companies” for working parents and the “Best Companies for Dads.”

Environment

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Must Continue to Prioritize a Cleaner, More Equitable Transportation System

Nov 20, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Statements this week from two Northeast governors on their plans to pause advocacy for the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) marks a step backward on efforts to curb vehicle pollution and achieve the region’s ambitious climate goals, according to the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Events, Media & Communications

Join the ESG-Driven Disclosure Keynote on November 25

Nov 19, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Join the ESG-Driven Disclosure Keynote during Reuters Events' Sustainable Finance & Reporting virtual conference on November 25 to hear about the current and future state of ESG disclosure and look at some companies that are doing it right.