ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Empowering Parents to Understand and End the Vaping Epidemic

Jun 18, 2021 10:15 AM ET

According to recent research by the American Journal of Public Health, there’s a decrease in e-cigarette use by teens. That’s good news, as vaping increases a person’s chance of experiencing complications from upper respiratory illnesses and some researchers believe a relationship exists between vaping and COVID-19 patients.

Education

University of Memphis to Launch Online Master of Nonprofit Management in Fall 2021

Jun 18, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission recently approved a new online Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) at the University of Memphis.

Health & Healthcare

Calling All Young People: Give Blood, Change Lives

Jun 18, 2021 10:00 AM ET

It only takes minutes to save lives. One blood donation can help up to three people and meet an urgent need.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Corporate America Is Waking up to Racial Equity

Jun 18, 2021 10:00 AM ET

June 19th, or Juneteenth, marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865. But the ugly systemic racism that slavery was built on endures. In 2020, the murder of George Floyd put that racism front and center for the world. And in response, many companies begin publicly addressing race and inequality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

Jun 18, 2021 9:55 AM ET

Five schools across the United States have been selected to receive a $5,000 grant each for STEM technology through the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge: Improving the Lives of Children with Disabilities

Jun 18, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Assistive technology helps people with disabilities in their day-to-day lives, including those who have difficulty speaking, pointing, hearing, learning and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan and World Vision on Track to Achieving a Decade-Long Partnership

Jun 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Gildan and World Vision Honduras have signed onto another two-year partnership, effectively locking in what will soon be a decade-long collaborative effort to support communities in Honduras.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck Announces the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity to Accelerate Progress Towards Improved Birth Outcomes for All

Jun 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Merck recently announced the creation of the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity, a grant award that will be bestowed annually to one organization in recognition of its commitment to and progress

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank, Employees, Customers Provide More Than 4.6 Million Meals for Families

Jun 17, 2021 6:25 PM ET

The monthlong effort involved virtual volunteer activities by employees and monetary donations, including customer-purchased Shield of Recognition sales.

Health & Healthcare

United Sweepstakes Gives Vaccinated Customers a Shot to Win Free Flights, a Year of Travel

Jun 17, 2021 5:35 PM ET

"Your Shot to Fly" sweepstakes aims to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in support of the Biden administration's national effort to encourage people to get vaccinated

Social Impact & Volunteering

Clay County, West Virginia Wins CASE Dire States Grant

Jun 17, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has announced Clay County, West Virginia as the winner of the 2021 Dire States Grant. The county will receive $25,000 in free equipment rental from CASE, supported locally by State Equipment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Companies Need to Manage the Economics of Impact in Order to Advance Equity

Jun 17, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Purpose-led companies have enormous potential to advance equity. But commitments are easy to make and hard to keep. This blog shares why managing the economics of impact is needed for companies to authentically live into their corporate purpose.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Koch Industries Joins Coalition to Advance Second Chance Employment

Jun 17, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Nearly 70 million Americans, about 1 in 3 adults, have a criminal record. The restrictions that come with a conviction not only make it hard for employers to identify and hire qualified individuals but also leave otherwise qualified candidates on the sidelines of the economy.

Environment

Ramona Gardens Natural Park - Air Pollution Reduction Measures

Jun 17, 2021 2:35 PM ET

WSP assisted in the design of a natural park that would act as a buffer between the Ramona Gardens Housing Development and the adjacent transportation corridors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Pledges to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Jun 17, 2021 2:05 PM ET

As a company, Clarivate is magnifying its voice, platform and resources to address injustice and inequity wherever it occurs.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Georg Schöner

Jun 17, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Upgrades Connecting Heroes: Adds Preemption, Rugged Devices, and New Plans with 5G Phones for First Responders

Jun 17, 2021 1:00 PM ET

T-Mobile announces important new upgrades to the company’s groundbreaking Connecting Heroes program, a 10-year commitment to provide free service and 5G access to first responder agencies, saving them up to $7 billion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight Releases Diversity & Inclusion Brief

Jun 17, 2021 1:00 PM ET

To drive change and continuously challenge ourselves, our D&I practices are focused across the career lifecycle, from early access to STEM eduction, to university engagement, job recruiting, fostering of inclusive teams, and individual development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children Announces Legacy Addition to Its Board of Directors

Jun 17, 2021 12:55 PM ET

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children announced the addition of Martha Ulman, the grandchild of Clara Spence, Spence-Chapin’s Co-Founder and Spence School in Manhattan Founder, as an Honorary Director to its Board of Directors

Environment

IOC Reveals Details of Its “Olympic Forest” Project

Jun 17, 2021 12:35 PM ET

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today the details of its project to plant the “Olympic Forest” in Mali and Senegal, an element of the IOC’s climate-positive strategy.

Events, Media & Communications

How to Create a Safe Space - Location and Activity - for Your Company's In-person Employee Volunteer and Employee Engagement Events

Jun 17, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Register now and join us June 29th at 3pm ET/noon PT to learn "5 Actionable Steps to Safely Unite Employees at In-Person Workplace Volunteer Events This Year".

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Pride Month

Jun 17, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Pride Month provides a special opportunity for Comcast NBCUniversal to recognize the remarkable contributions of the LGBTQ community to our company and country as we work to create a world of open possibilities for all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Equity, Social Justice and NJ Leaders Who Impacted History

Jun 17, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Environment

Soil Health Institute Selected As Soil Science Research Partner for Dairy Feed, Soil and Water Outcomes for the Net Zero Initiative

Jun 17, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, has been selected as the soil science research partner for Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration, an essential project

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Message from Daniel P. Amos, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO

Jun 17, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As we embarked on 2020, we at Aflac were eagerly anticipating a year celebrating an array of significant milestones for the company...