ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Plus Global: Join a International Community of Virtual Volunteers

Jul 21, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Make a difference by donating your professional talents to charities in need of your unique marketing, strategy, HR, tech, or finance expertise. Register now for Taproot Foundation's Wednesday, August 4 webinar on virtual volunteering. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation Campaign Raises $1.1 Million to Alleviate Poverty Around the Globe

Jul 21, 2021 12:55 PM ET

For two weeks during June 23 and July 6, shoppers donated $1,114,474 to Whole Planet Foundation at the registers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. to alleviate poverty in countries supplying Whole Foods Market stores with products

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

National Grid Joint Venture Secures $150 Million Portfolio Revolving Facility to Advance Multiple U.S. Renewable Energy Projects

Jul 21, 2021 12:45 PM ET

Facility secured by Emerald Energy Venture will help fund part of the construction of a mix of solar, battery storage and wind projects being developed across the U.S. by National Grid Renewables

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PayPal Deposits $135 million in Financial Institutions Serving Black and Underserved Communities as Part of $535 Million Commitment to Advance Racial Equity

Jul 21, 2021 12:35 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. recently announced it will deposit $135 million of its capital into mission-driven financial institutions and management funds that help underserved communities of color to fight barriers to economic equity, including Hope Credit Union,  OneUnited Bank, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, CNote's Wisdom Fund and various smaller institutions through a CNote Promise Account.

Sustainable Development Goals

Securing Land Rights for Female Farmers in India

Jul 21, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Tetra Tech’s Thais Bessa shares how an innovative partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and PepsiCo is supporting female farmers to gain access to land and farming skills to play active and productive roles in the potato supply chains in West Bengal, India.

Energy

New Analysis Shows Continuing Declines in U.S. Power Sector Air Emissions - Alongside Jump in Renewable Generation

Jul 21, 2021 11:35 AM ET

U.S. power sector carbon dioxide emissions fell 10% between 2019 and 2020 according to a new analysis released today.

Health & Healthcare

Consumer Desire for 'Better for You' Beverages Persists Through Pandemic

Jul 21, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers were starting to seek products to cultivate a more holistic lifestyle, but when the pandemic arrived, and people were forced to assess all levels of their health.

Health & Healthcare

Roadblocks And Motivators To Men's Health

Jul 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Whether due to reluctance, being busy or apprehension, doctor visits do not rank high on men’s priority lists. In fact, Aflac’s 2021 Men’s Health Issues Survey found 45% of men did not go to the doctor for an annual checkup in the past 12 months.

Diversity & Inclusion

Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion: The Vibrant Colleague Resource Group

Jul 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Mariana Rivera talks about the inspiration behind the creation of Vibrant, its alignment with the values of Clarivate, and the initiatives colleagues have been involved in during Vibrant’s first year of existence.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Life Creates Conditions Conducive to Life

Jul 21, 2021 10:30 AM ET

No matter how much we might foul her, nature will continue her laborious work to clean herself, to renew herself, and to become more resilient. And most amazingly of all, she doesn’t hold a grudge against our rebellious little species.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chevron and Cummins Announce Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen

Jul 21, 2021 10:05 AM ET

The MOU provides the framework for Chevron and Cummins to initially collaborate on four main objectives: advancing public policy that promotes hydrogen as a decarbonizing solution for transportation and industry...

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Racial Equity through Entrepreneurship

Jul 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal joined leading changemakers on a panel focusing on the Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Racial Equity at the 2021 Social Innovation Summit.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ecofin Strives to Make a Positive Impact Without Compromising Returns

Jul 21, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The impact of addressing sustainability issues, from climate change to racial and social justice, has become a compelling investment case and, not factoring these issues represents an investment risk.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines Receives Top Score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index

Jul 21, 2021 9:05 AM ET

For the sixth year in a row, American Airlines received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and is named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Better World Is a Net Zero World

Jul 21, 2021 7:00 AM ET

JLL’s purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world. This isn’t a new purpose for JLL - for over 250 years the firm has been at the heart of real estate bringing diverse thinking and perspectives to investors and businesses worldwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CNH Industrial Foundation Donates 250k to Support Team Rubicon's Disaster Response

Jul 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation, the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charitable arm of CNH Industrial, announced a US$250,000 grant to Team Rubicon in support of its unrestricted Ready Reserve fund, which is essential for Team Rubicon to prepare for and implement its critical disaster response operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler Co. Makes Progress Towards Its 2035 Net Zero Operational Goals and Expands Safe Water for All Programs

Jul 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of plumbing products; tile, cabinetry and lighting; and engines, generators and clean energy solutions, released its annual 2020 Believing in Better Metrics Report

Energy

'Waste' Not, Want Not: Round-the-clock RNG Production in Canada's Largest City

Jul 20, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Sorry NYC, Toronto’s about to become the city that never sleeps—at least when it comes to producing renewable natural gas.

Energy

Bloomberg Expands Access to Community Solar Project to 4,800 Eligible Employees

Jul 20, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Bloomberg today expanded access to community solar projects managed by Common Energy to more than 4,800 of its employees based in New York City.

Health & Healthcare

Energy Cloud Hummingbird™ Air Purification System Eradicates 99.5% or Greater of Airborne COVID-19 Virus on the First Pass

Jul 20, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Energy Cloud, a clean-tech company specializing in healthy buildings and energy efficient environments has a solution: Hummingbird™ EQ, an air purification system that captures and deactivates airborne COVID-19 virus.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Takeaways from Qualcomm's Women's Conference

Jul 20, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Qualcomm’s first ever Women’s Conference focused on connecting, inspiring, and empowering employees while sharing insights and experiences.

Research, Reports & Publications

Top Recycling Technologies & Partners Supporting the Manufacturing Industry Today

Jul 20, 2021 2:30 PM ET

When businesses that involve manufacturing make recycling a priority, it can be more sustainable for the environment and have a positive impact on the bottom line. A 2020 study by the National Retail Federation and IBM found nearly 70% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada think it’s important for brands to be eco-friendly or sustainable. The manufacturing process plays a big part.

Environment

Essity Commits to Net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Jul 20, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Energy

Savant Systems, Inc. Acquires Racepoint Energy

Jul 20, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Savant Systems, Inc., a leader in smart home technology, has acquired Racepoint Energy, an engineering-driven company known for category-defining smart electrical panel, automated power, storage and energy resiliency solutions for consumers, home builders, businesses and utility companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: ESG Actions

Jul 20, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Fifth Third reported the following ESG actions in its 2020 ESG Report, focused on ensuring economic growth, promoting inclusion & diversity, investing in communities, and advancing sustainability.