ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comcast Brings Lift Zone Technology to Family Promise of Spokane to Support Vulnerable Families

Jul 16, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Comcast is equipping three Family Promise shelters in the city of Spokane with WiFi-connected Lift Zones as well as new laptops to support vulnerable students, adults and families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement in the Age of COVID-19

Jul 16, 2021 9:30 AM ET

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), over 7 in 10 employers said adjusting to remote work during COVID-19 has been a challenge, with 2 in 3 citing low employee morale—especially those organizations with 500 employees or more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Pride Month: Lenovo Employees Share the Meaning of Pride

Jul 16, 2021 8:55 AM ET

In honor of Pride Month, we asked some of our employees from around the world to share what pride means to them, insights on how to become a better LGBTQIA+ ally and advice for being your true, authentic self.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data Provides Update on Three-Year Sustainability Goals With Release of 2020 ESG Performance Report

Jul 16, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS) a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report.

Health & Healthcare

Putting Health Knowledge to Work

Jul 15, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Medtronic is using education and advocacy to turn cutting-edge health knowledge and technology into better outcomes for all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Supports Local YWCA With Donations

Jul 15, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial recently organized a hygiene items drive at its New Holland Agriculture manufacturing site in Saskatoon, Canada to support the YWCA Saskatoon.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial, Verizon, and Other Leading Companies Join Forces With PayPal and JUST Capital to Improve the Financial Health of America's Workforce

Jul 15, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial, Verizon, and other leading companies have joined PayPal and JUST Capital in the Worker Financial Wellness Initiative, a coalition aimed at making workers' financial security and health a C-suite and investor priority.

Health & Healthcare

The Human Future of Healthcare

Jul 15, 2021 4:15 PM ET

At Medtronic we listen to patients' needs, study their situations, and develop solutions — on the scale of one individual's experience and across the breadth of the global communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Co. and DigDeep Announce First Recipients of Water Is Life Microgrant Program

Jul 15, 2021 3:35 PM ET

Today, Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, and DigDeep, a human rights non-profit addressing water and sanitation challenges in the U.S., announced the first recipients of its new Water is Life microgrant program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lawrence County Hospital Gets $8K Donation From Georgia-Pacific

Jul 15, 2021 3:35 PM ET

Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $8,000 to Lawrence County Hospital. The contribution continues a years-long partnership between GP and the hospital.

Education

Power of mLearning in Kenya

Jul 15, 2021 3:00 PM ET

In 2003, primary school education in Kenya was made free for all and it became possible for unprecedented numbers of young Kenyans to enroll.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Assessing Climate Risks to Commercial Enterprises and Prioritizing Mitigation Actions

Jul 15, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Even commercial enterprises that have established risk management practices often use historical data for risk measurement, which rarely considers forecast changes due to climate change, and mistakenly describing extreme events as “Black Swans.”

Environment

Above and Beyond: Your Guide to Olympic-Level Construction Safety

Jul 15, 2021 2:35 PM ET

According to OSHA, construction related incidents accounted for roughly 1 in 5 workplace fatalities in 2019. EHS managers and business leaders can absolutely take proactive and preventative risk mitigation steps. Let’s review some tips and best practices to make sure you’re doing all you can in promoting construction safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One of These 10 Small Towns Is About to Win Big. Meet the T-Mobile Hometown Techover Finalists.

Jul 15, 2021 2:25 PM ET

It techs a village. This past April, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled a contest to win a T-Mobile Hometown Techover — a $3 million tech makeover for an American small town, including a $200,000 grant, 5G network enhancements, a Little League® baseball field refurbishment, a free concert featuring multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line … and so much more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Nonprofits Can Steward Corporate Donors on Social Media

Jul 15, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stewardship with Purpose, by Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Assets Management

Jul 15, 2021 2:10 PM ET

We know you are counting on us to do our part, to drive meaningful change as we invest on your behalf. Through our stewardship efforts, we advance this aim.

Environment

NFWF and IP Advance Forest and Freshwater Habitat Restoration Through Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund

Jul 15, 2021 1:30 PM ET

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and International Paper, through their Forestland Stewards Partnership, are supporting four projects that will restore and enhance more than 15,000 acres of forest and grassland habitats, benefitting bird, fish, and mussel species in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, all part of the rich and biodiverse Cumberland Plateau ecosystem.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada to Host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business to Mobilize Ambitious and Responsible Business Conduct in Canada

Jul 15, 2021 1:00 PM ET

In collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact, Global Compact Network Canada will host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference virtually on October 5-6, 2021, with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Intel: Instigating Meaningful Change With Global Impact

Jul 15, 2021 1:00 PM ET

We’re setting a new standard for corporate responsibility by advancing climate solutions, implementing global diversity and inclusion initiatives, and ensuring ethical business practices—and that’s just the beginning.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Startups Founded by Women and Multicultural Entrepreneurs

Jul 15, 2021 1:00 PM ET

As part of its ongoing commitment to advance racial and economic equity, Morgan Stanley’s new Next Level Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with women and diverse members on the founding teams.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation’s Shari Briggs and Jai Aja Named STEP Ahead Award Winners

Jul 15, 2021 12:45 PM ET

The Manufacturing Institute announced its 2021 STEP Ahead Award Honorees and Emerging Leaders, recognizing 130 women for their leadership in the manufacturing industry. This year’s honorees include Rockwell Automation’s Shari Briggs and Jai Aja.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard Marks Year of Collective Action in Annual Sustainability Report

Jul 15, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Mastercard released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability report, highlighting how the company has responded to the challenges of the last year through innovation and trusted partnerships and is delivering on its mission to build a more inclusive, sustainable world with a digital eco

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre - Making a Difference

Jul 15, 2021 12:15 PM ET

The Acre Foundation is our charitable arm, supporting a range of good causes and is something our employees embrace as a team outside of work hours - making a difference is in the DNA of our Acre employees. In our second Faces of Acre installment, we sat down with Acre Frameworks Development Coach Ed Wyeth to discuss the Welsh 3000s Challenge he is embarking on.

Energy

Black & Veatch Management Consulting, Copperleaf Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Electric, Gas Grid Investment Planning Capabilities

Jul 15, 2021 12:05 PM ET

As renewable energy and storage assets create increasingly complex grid infrastructure management challenges, Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC and Copperleaf® announce a new alliance that provides electric and gas utilities greater ability to manage critical infrastructure.

Environment

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced recently that The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has joined the initiative and committed to measuring and disclosing its financed emissions.