ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Flying High: Driving Transformation with Autonomous Drones at Koch Fertilizer

Jun 4, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac Incorporated Posts 2020 Business and Sustainability Report Report Highlights How Aflac's Commitment to ESG is Making a Difference Balancing Purpose and Profit

Jun 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Aflac Incorporated announced that the company has released its 2020 Business and Sustainability Report, titled "65 Years of the Aflac Way: Making a Difference While Balancing Purpose and Profit."

Responsible Production & Consumption

Gem Lab IGI Pledges to Become Carbon-Neutral

Jun 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The New York office of the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is aiming to be the first carbon-neutral gemological laboratory by 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Jun 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

American Airlines raised nearly $1.5 million in support of the American Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What's Good For the Ocean May Also Be Good For Business

Jun 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Companies are trying to prove that conservation, sustainable fishing and carbon sequestration are profitable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alexion Charitable Foundation Commits an Additional $250,000 to Americares COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Jun 4, 2021 9:35 AM ET

As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF) has increased its commitment to emergency relief efforts.

Environment

Biodiversity Crisis Emphasizes Need for Corporate Transparency

Jun 4, 2021 9:30 AM ET

As the global community marks World Environment Day (5 June), the growing biodiversity crisis emphasizes why businesses need to step up and be accountable for their impacts on the world, with an updated reporting standard for biodiversity required.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Enhancing Our Safety Program with Technology

Jun 4, 2021 9:05 AM ET

The health and safety of employees is critical for our company’s success. Each year, Tetra Tech works on more than 65,000 projects globally, and each work environment requires technology and tools to support safe working conditions for our staff.

Environment

Ørsted Commits to Sustainable Recycling of Wind Turbine Blades

Jun 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET

On Ørsted's Capital Markets Day on 2 June, the company announced its new commitment to either reuse, recycle, or recover all of the wind turbine blades in Ørsted's global portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms upon decommissioning

Environment

Momentum Building Among Fortune 500 Around Climate Action, but Not at Scale Required

Jun 3, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Sixty percent of Fortune 500 companies have set a climate or energy-related goal, yet they vary dramatically in terms of ambition and are not happening at the speed or scale needed to align with what the science requires, according to a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Holland Agriculture Bags Four Awards at Indian Tractor of the Year Award (ITOTY 2021)

Jun 3, 2021 5:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, confirmed its leading position and popularity in India by picking up four awards at ITOTY 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington Receives Grant for JA BizTown from the ON Semiconductor Foundation

Jun 3, 2021 4:10 PM ET

As supporters of Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington, the ON Semiconductor Foundation helps provide youth in Oregon and Washington with experiential STEAM Education to prepare them for the real-world.

Health & Healthcare

'He's Amazing.' Interns Can Make an Impact at Medtronic

Jun 3, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Since 2009, Medtronic has partnered with Genesys Works, which seeks out talented young people from diverse and often underserved communities to help them access networks and open doors they might not be able to open otherwise.

Environment

An Optimistic View of EHS&S and ESG for 2021

Jun 3, 2021 3:00 PM ET

We recently wrapped up three days of virtual events for our bi-annual Inogen Alliance Associates meetings. The three days were filled with interactive meetings online packed full of technical expertise and innovative solutions and trends.

Education

Summer Learning Made Fun with No-Cost Family Resources from Discovery Education and Partners

Jun 3, 2021 2:55 PM ET

To accelerate student learning and ignite their natural curiosity, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources for the summer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

S&P Global Recognized for Outstanding Work to Support Healthy Families and Communities: JUST Capital

Jun 3, 2021 2:35 PM ET

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has been named one of the Top 100 U.S Companies Supporting Healthy Families and Communities, ranking 33rd in the list announced recently by JUST Capital.

Research, Reports & Publications

Verizon Releases Its First-Ever Human Capital Report

Jun 3, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Verizon details how it retains, trains and builds a workforce ready for the future

Education

FedEx Talks Tech With Robot Innovations

Jun 3, 2021 2:15 PM ET

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) inspires young people to participate in science and technology to motivate career interest in STEM fields.

Environment

How EHS Is Helping Support the Transition to Cleaner Energy

Jun 3, 2021 2:10 PM ET

EHS plays a pivotal role in the tilt towards cleaner energy, and EHS leaders are uniquely positioned to help their companies make the transition. Here are a few practical ways EHS can help make a proactive impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stellantis Kicks Off Detroit's Greenest Initiative, $1 Million Community Initiative to Boost City's East Side

Jun 3, 2021 2:05 PM ET

As part of a comprehensive three-year, $1 million effort to support eastside neighborhoods around the Detroit Assembly Complex, Stellantis today launched Detroit’s Greenest Initiative,

Environment

Boeing and Alaska Airlines Partner to Make Flying Safer and More Sustainable

Jun 3, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Alaska Airlines [NYSE:ALK] announced today they are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance the safety and sustainability of air travel.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Are You Down To Recycle? Nature Valley and Down to Earth With Zac Efron Partner for Recycling Awareness

Jun 3, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Together, the trio will encourage consumers to adopt the habit of bringing eligible plastic film recyclables to participating stores by highlighting how a small act can have a big impact on the planet.

Energy

New Analysis Reveals Stark Disparities in Emissions Intensity Between Major Oil and Gas Operators

Jun 3, 2021 1:25 PM ET

A first-of-its-kind analysis from Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force provides investors, operators, natural gas purchasers, policymakers and regulators

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a Pipeline of Diverse Talent at Qualcomm

Jun 3, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Reducing Food Waste Through Technology Solutions

Jun 3, 2021 12:55 PM ET

Slashing food waste is a challenge many businesses are beginning to tackle and successfully doing so can bring significant benefits, both financial and environmental, to producers, retailers, and consumers alike.