ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Duke Energy Renewable Energy Growth Soars by 20% in 2021

Apr 29, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) had its best year ever for adding renewable energy as the company posted a 20% jump in wind and solar power in 2021.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Connected Technology Helps Farmers Care for the Land and Protect the Environment.

Apr 29, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Similar to many 21st-century industries, agriculture faces the challenge of compatibility. The advanced technology used on the farm works well but could benefit by working better together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Unifying Talent in Support of Nonprofits Addressing Domestic Violence

Apr 29, 2022 10:45 AM ET

The Allstate Foundation sought to support domestic violence nonprofits by partnering with Common Impact for a day of skills-based volunteering that would apply the professional expertise of its employees toward solving critical nonprofit infrastructure challenges.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Strengthens Its Connected Care Technologies With Latest Neurosphere™ Mypath™ Digital Health App

Apr 29, 2022 10:35 AM ET

More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain.1 SCS and DRG therapy can help address chronic pain by interrupting the pain signals traveling along the spinal cord or the dorsal root ganglia, a cluster of nerves along the spine, before they can reach the brain.

Environment

On Earth Day, Gilead Marks Strides in Environmental Sustainability

Apr 29, 2022 10:25 AM ET

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting our longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship. We’ll continue to accelerate our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize waste generation and operate responsibly.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AccuWeather Channel's Heroes Series Features Land Betterment's ekō Homes

Apr 29, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) announced that their ekō Solutions division’s Villages of Hope continues to expanded its impact through its private sponsorship model and its associated corporate donations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

QVC and HSN Celebrate 10th Annual Beauty With Benefits Event to Support Cancer and Careers

Apr 29, 2022 10:15 AM ET

QVC, HSN and Cosmetic Executive Women are celebrating the 10th annual livestream shopping event, Beauty with Benefits. The milestone event supports Cancer and Careers.

Sustainable Development Goals

R&D Facility Building in the UK Exemplifies Sustainability Innovation

Apr 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET

As a leading global healthcare provider, Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes that a healthy planet underpins the company’s vision to transform patients’ lives through science.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Homeownership Gap in Atlanta

Apr 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The housing market has been hot in many areas of the country since before the pandemic began, and the frenzy has only increased the last two years. Homes are in short supply across the country, and prices – well – they’re through the roof.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Purpose-Driven Culture Built on Putting People First

Apr 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Organizations often talk about the importance of company culture, but what does a healthy company culture actually look like?

Health & Healthcare

How Collaboration Is Driving the Next Wave of Genomics

Apr 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Illumina’s advances in genetic sequencing are reshaping medicine. Genetic sequencing has now allowed cancer patients to find treatment options specific to their tumors, doctors to anticipate adverse drug reactions and personalize medicine, public health agencies around the world to track and detect new COVID variants, and patients with rare diseases to more easily identify and treat their illnesses.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How the Send IT Back Mobile App Contributes to a Circular Economy

Apr 29, 2022 9:45 AM ET

We have a blog series that focuses on the people behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco. Each blog in this series highlights a different Cisco employee who works closely with CSR initiatives across the company.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comcast Announces $1 Million Investment In Backstage Capital

Apr 29, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Comcast Corporation announced a $1 million investment in Backstage Capital to support underrepresented founders at the earliest stages.

Innovation & Technology

If We Want to Thrive, We Must Dare to Hope

Apr 29, 2022 9:00 AM ET

In my book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, I begin with hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Is Proud of the Positive Impact That Its Finance Academy Has on Students' Lives

Apr 28, 2022 6:45 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank is proud of the positive impact that its Finance Academy has on students’ lives. This school year, Fifth Third is awarding 28 high school students with a $2,500 college savings gift card

Research, Reports & Publications

Allegiant Travel Company Partners with Schneider Electric to Set ESG Goals

Apr 28, 2022 6:05 PM ET

Allegiant, an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, and Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a partnership agreement to help Allegiant develop an ESG program.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Film Festival 2022 Announces Closing Night Lineup

Apr 28, 2022 5:15 PM ET

EarthX Film Festival 2022 presented by Curiosity proudly announces its Closing Night films and events.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC Bank Appoints Yolanda Davila as Community Development Banking Southwest Territory Executive

Apr 28, 2022 5:05 PM ET

PNC Bank today named Yolanda ‘Yoly’ Davila to the position of Southwest territory executive for Community Development Banking, encompassing the states of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart and Sam's Club Reach Food Donation Milestone

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Earns Top Score on 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has ranked MPC a “Best Place to Work” for LGBTQ+ equality for the third consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Episodes of “Corporate Conversations on Purpose”

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Purpose is the new frontier for performance and competition in today's business landscape and failing to adapt means companies will struggle to remain competitive in their markets.

Innovation & Technology

Virtual Testing, Real Life Benefits

Apr 28, 2022 5:00 PM ET

A 25-ton combine harvester advancing through a wheat field is an impressive spectacle to behold. This sight is the culmination of an extensive research and development process that blends tried and tested design and engineering acumen

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Keysight Celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, With Principles That Are More Relevant Than Ever Before

Apr 28, 2022 3:10 PM ET

On April 28 of 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) introduced World Day for Safety and Health at Work to raise awareness on occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kimberly-Clark Announces Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 1.5 Million Trees by 2030

Apr 28, 2022 2:55 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark has committed to planting 1.5 million new trees through 2030 with the Arbor Day Foundation as part of a new partnership.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC VIVA GLAM Honors Mother's Day With New $1,500,000 USD Donation to UNICEF's Work Aiding Women and Children

Apr 28, 2022 2:00 PM ET

MAC Cosmetics is proud to announce that its philanthropic Lipstick campaign, MAC VIVA GLAM, will donate $1,500,000 USD to continue supporting UNICEF’s mission of ensuring that all can access life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.