Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Cringe Watching

Sep 2, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The folks at Tree Media produced this 20-minute film that both explains biomimicry and features many of the teams who have participated in the Biomimicry Launchpad and competed for the Ray of Hope Prize.

Health & Healthcare

The Doctor Will Not See You: Trends in Remote Healthcare During and Post COVID-19

Sep 2, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic is bringing about changes in every aspect of our lives. From the way we perform our jobs to the way we educate our children and attend tradeshows, we’ve all had to quickly adapt to remote models to limit the human contact that enables the virus to spread.

Sustainable Development Goals

Clear Access Banking: Peace of Mind, No Checkbook

Sep 2, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Wells Fargo has introduced a new low-cost and checkless bank account with no overdraft fees to make it easier for customers to manage their money, make payments, and save. Clear Access Banking helps customers avoid spending more than what they have in their accounts, which makes it ideal for people who are either newer to banking, like teens, or need help managing their account balances, said Urmila Raghavan, leader of Consumer Deposit Product and Portfolio Management for Wells Fargo.

Events, Media & Communications

Hear from BP, GSK, and Pernod Ricard at BSR20

Sep 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

BSR20's plenary lineup is growing and will cover some of today’s most talked about issues: from preparing for the next pandemic to purpose-based budgeting.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Bank Celebrates 10th Annual Women in Business Week

Sep 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

This year’s event will offer a week’s worth of virtual experiences, including a lineup of inspirational speakers such as Ellen Latham, founder of Orangetheory Fitness, and Shellye Archambeau, author of “Unapologetically Ambitious.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Announces Integration of Arabesque S-ray Data Into Its Consensus Ratings

Sep 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

CSRHub is pleased to announce that it is now integrating data from Arabesque S-Rayâ into its consensus ratings. Using quantitative data techniques and a rules-based approach, Arabesque S-Ray provides technology that is used by some of the world’s largest investors, corporations and consultancies to assess the sustainability performance of listed companies globally. S-Ray data will now directly contribute to CSRHub’s sustainability analysis of more than 7,000 companies, and will enhance the ratings for all 36,000 companies that CSRHub covers.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Resilience Reimagined: Connecting Shared Value to Shareholder Value Through Hybrid Metrics

Sep 2, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Today, investors are able to identify “good” companies and “profitable” companies but not companies doing the most good most profitably which is a missed opportunity for business, investors and society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Building a More Resilient Supply Chain: Part I

Sep 2, 2020 8:50 AM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every part of the global supply chain — from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and warehousing.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches Center for Healthy and Efficient Spaces to Help Create Safer, Healthier, More Resilient Communities

Sep 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Global climate innovator Trane Technologies announced today the launch of its Center for Healthy and Efficient Spaces (CHES) to create safer, healthier, and more efficient environments for homes, buildings, and transportation around the globe

Research, Reports & Publications

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Releases 2020 Sustainability Reporting As It Supports Customers and Communities in Challenging Times

Sep 1, 2020 8:00 PM ET

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (‘CBA’) has released its 2020 Annual Report, including updates on its sustainability performance and approach to climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech Launches Company-wide Healthy Life Challenge

Sep 1, 2020 7:00 PM ET

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, launched its Healthy Life Challenge today to promote healthy lifestyles for employees across its global operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Unprecedented Public-Private Collaboration Brings Innovative Homeless Shelter To Downtown Pittsburgh

Sep 1, 2020 4:05 PM ET

The 5-story facility is the first-of-its-kind in Allegheny County operating as a year-round, low-barrier shelter for adults and their pets. Its wrap-around services will aim to address the complex issues confronting people experiencing homelessness.

Sustainable Development Goals

Annette Luchene, VP and CFO, Explains Sappi North America's Holistic Approach to Its People and the Planet

Sep 1, 2020 3:45 PM ET

At Sappi, we take a holistic view of value creation. As we shared in this year’s annual integrated report, value for Sappi is not only about delivering returns to our shareholders, it is about maximizing the value of every resource along the value chain to ensure those returns are sustainable.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Receives 2020 AmCham CSR Recognition Award for Second Consecutive Year

Sep 1, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition received the 2020 AmCham CSR Recognition Award presented by the American Chambers of Commerce in Hanoi, Vietnam for the 2nd consecutive year. This award recognizes companies making positive contributions to local communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Domtar Sustainability for 2020 and Beyond

Sep 1, 2020 3:00 PM ET

In both the Pulp & Paper and Personal Care divisions, we have made progress on the sustainability goals outlined in 2019.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons and Safeway Donate Water and $25,000 to Hopi Nation

Sep 1, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Albertsons and Safeway in Arizona partnered with St. Vincent DePaul Society, Real Hope, and parishioners from St. Patrick’s church to provide a fresh supply of water and $25,000 donation to the Hopi Nation.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Employees Build an Inclusive Workforce at Duke Energy

Sep 1, 2020 2:10 PM ET

Months before the coronavirus spread throughout the world, Judy Downs and Bo Zhuo co-founded Duke Energy’s first Asian Inclusion Network.

Social Impact & Volunteering

General Mills Volunteer Raises More Than $18,000 To Help Neighbors in Need

Sep 1, 2020 2:05 PM ET

For his outstanding efforts, Mike Klaas was recently recognized with a General Mills Global Volunteer Award.

Education

Moody's Congratulates the Participants in Girls Who Code Who Completed Their Summer Immersion Program

Sep 1, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Congrats again to the 40 participants from Girls Who Code who completed our 2020 Summer Immersion Program. Thank you to our volunteers, staff and teachers for your support. Together we’re helping to close the gender gap in tech.

Environment

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Campaign Continues Pollinator Support During Pandemic from NRPA and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Sep 1, 2020 1:40 PM ET

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation will host the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz during September to celebrate pollinators and raise awareness and community involvement in the pollinator crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Time to Vote Movement Gains Unprecedented Momentum Ahead of 2020 U.S. Election

Sep 1, 2020 1:30 PM ET

More than 700 companies have now joined Time to Vote, a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CIO Perspectives: Leading the Tech Function Through COVID-19

Sep 1, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

VR Therapy: How Rescape Innovation Is Providing Emotional Support for COVID-19 Frontline Workers

Sep 1, 2020 1:00 PM ET

As COVID-19 continues to spread, frontline workers are facing extreme stress in high-pressure environments. Experts warn that while these medical professionals are at increased risk for burnout & mental health issues, therapeutic support is lacking.

Diversity & Inclusion

IPride Employee Networking Circle (ENC) Collaborates With OUTMemphis

Sep 1, 2020 12:30 PM ET

IPride recently collaborated with OUTMemphis, a non-profit with the goal of empowering, connecting, educating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community of the Mid-South, and donated 500 boxes that the organization will use for COVID-19 relief and response efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Announce Relief and Recovery Efforts To Help Those Affected by Hurricane Laura

Sep 1, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $2.5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations leading response and recovery efforts.