Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Issues First Social Bond to Advance Environmental, Social and Governance Focus

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by issuing its first social bond of $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount.

Corporate Responsibility

New Training on Waste Impact Reporting

Sustainability and waste management professionals have a new opportunity to deepen their understanding of waste reporting, following the launch of a training course on how to get the most out of the GRI Waste Standard.

Corporate Responsibility

Momentum Gathering Behind Public Country-by-Country Tax Reporting

Political momentum to require large companies to publicly provide country-by-country reporting (CBCR) on tax is increasing, on both sides of the Atlantic, with a series of significant developments last week

Inclusion & Opportunity

P&G Powered by Purpose Podcast: “At the End of the Day, We Are Fighting Stereotypes."

Hala Qattan is challenging perceptions about women in the workplace in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps.

Corporate Responsibility

National Grid Supports Passage of the Equality Act

National Grid today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Equality Act (H.R.5) and urged the Senate to act.

Philanthropy

Ecolab Contributes More Than $23 Million to Communities in 2020

In 2020, Ecolab continued its commitment to supporting communities through more than $23 million in contributions, including $11 million of product donations and $2 million to support pandemic relief and racial and social justice initiatives.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Brands Share #StopAsianHate in Solidarity, But Posting Isn't Enough

This week, we examine the brands that are going beyond external communications to make long-lasting change in the fight against racism and Xenophobia.

Environment

How a Focus on ESG Led to a Bank's Carbon Neutrality Achievement

In 2019, Fifth Third determined to be a top quartile performer in ESG reporting. Just over a year later, it became the first regional commercial bank to achieve carbon neutrality, which wouldn’t have been possible without a strategic focus on ESG.

Corporate Responsibility

GRI and B Lab Team Up on Impact Management

GRI and B Lab have joined forces to help organizations get more out of their reporting and assessment tools. This collaboration allows companies to optimize their contribution to a more sustainable future.

Corporate Responsibility

As Sustainability Gains Urgency, ESG Strategy Takes Center Stage

“Companies with strong profiles on material sustainability issues have potential to outperform those with poor profiles.” - Blackrock Sustainability Report

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