ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for Sustainable Business Practices

Jul 1, 2022 8:30 AM ET

PT Freeport Indonesia recently received the nationally recognized Sustainable Business Practices Award in the Highly Commended Category, making it one of the 20 companies and the only one from Papua getting recognition for its sustainable practices in the business sector.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strengthening Healthcare for the Future: Abbott’s 2030 Global Sustainability Report

Jun 30, 2022 6:20 PM ET

Strengthening healthcare for the future: Abbott's 2021 Global Sustainability Report demonstrates progress made on the company’s ambitious 2030 goals.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins' Technology Center Celebrates 10 Years of Sound Leadership

Jun 30, 2022 6:10 PM ET

Cummins Inc.’s Acoustical Technology Center at the company’s Power Generation facility in Fridley, Minnesota, is celebrating its 10th anniversary playing a critical role in the delivery of the quietest power generation products on the planet.

Events, Media & Communications

Fair Trade USA™ Announces Organizational Changes

Jun 30, 2022 5:15 PM ET

Fair Trade USA announces two leadership changes to support the ongoing expansion of the organization.

Sustainable Development Goals

Access to CASE IH Machinery Heralds New Era for Somali Farmers

Jun 30, 2022 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has signed a trailblazing import and distribution agreement with Gaalooge Farming & Livestock Cooperative for CASE IH products in Somalia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Altogether Kohler: Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 30, 2022 4:35 PM ET

Kohler Co.’s BLK Catalyst Business Resource Group kept the Juneteenth celebration going last week with events in Kohler, WI, & Hattiesburg, MS, including food from Black-owned businesses and a panel discussion on the importance of the holiday.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Pentair

Jun 30, 2022 4:20 PM ET

In celebration of Pride Month, last week Pentair employees from around the world came together for a virtual panel discussion event.

Green Infrastructure

Majid Al Futtaim Achieves the Well Health-Safety Rating for Its HQ and Announces One of Mena Region's Largest Well Health-Safety Rating Enrollments in the Retail Sector

Jun 30, 2022 4:20 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Majid Al Futtaim has enrolled 29 major malls and 11 office buildings across the Middle East and North Africa in the WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading With Inclusion To Leave Dow Better

Jun 30, 2022 4:05 PM ET

We spoke with our chief Human Resources Officer and chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S. Carter, to reflect on Dow’s journey and progress in the space of inclusion, diversity and equity and what she expects the next 125 years will bring.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras

Jun 30, 2022 3:10 PM ET

Company to empower women and girls in Northern Central America with access to training, capital, business networks and financial tools needed to succeed in the digital economy through Mastercard led and sponsored programs

Environment

National Grid Statement on United States Supreme Court's West Virginia v. EPA Ruling

Jun 30, 2022 3:10 PM ET

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a fundamental role in addressing climate change through its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Jun 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Fifth Third today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides updates and progress on the Bank’s ESG strategy and priorities, for all stakeholders.

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Has Dangerous Implications in Fight To Confront the Climate Crisis and Achieve Economic Security

Jun 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

The U.S. Supreme Court decision today in the case of West Virginia v. EPA “endangers our country’s ability to effectively confront the climate crisis, the greatest economic, environmental, and humanitarian threat of our time

Innovation & Technology

Net Zero Healthcare: Envisioning an All-Electric Future for Hospitals

Jun 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Decarbonisation of the healthcare sector is a pressing and difficult challenge. Is electrification part of the solution? By incorporating electrification, hospitals can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and reap significant benefits.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Solar Installation at FedEx Facility in D.C. Benefits Local Nonprofit

Jun 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

FedEx is allocating a portion of the electricity bill credits generated by the solar installation to local nonprofit SOME (So Others Might Eat), which provides services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the District.

Research, Reports & Publications

International Paper 2021 Sustainability Report

Jun 30, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Sustainability Community Comes Together To Support Ukraine

Jun 30, 2022 12:35 PM ET

On 21st June, the global sustainability community came together to explore the future of sustainability, and the need for more collaborative, inclusive efforts to advance sustainable development.

Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

Jun 30, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your Esg Mutual Fund or ETF Really “Green” – More Disclosure May Be Coming

Jun 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors?

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Sets $100 Billion Environmental and Social Finance Target Through 2030

Jun 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Ahead or on Pace to Meet Many of Its Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

Jun 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases 2021 Sustainability Report and 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Affordable Housing. Stronger Communities. Regions Foundation Announces Major Investment Benefiting Southeastern Cities

Jun 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

The Regions Foundation formally announced a $5 million Mission Related Investment in Center Creek Capital Group, an organization that is actively addressing affordable housing needs across the Southeast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Jun 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Bacardi's Jessica Merz shares how the company is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires her to advance environmental sustainability.