ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Black in Focus: Teresa White, Aflac U.S. President

Oct 7, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSE's Sustainability Practitioner Program Celebrates 15 Years of Trust by Fortune 500 & Government Leaders

Oct 7, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly celebrates 15 years of trust from FT 500 corporations and global organizations in providing specialized Sustainability and ESG Education in North America, Europe, MENA and ASIA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$750,000 Investment From KeyBank to Create New Program at Case Western Reserve University to Address Issues Involving Diversity, the Digital Workforce and More Equitable Neighborhoods

Oct 7, 2021 10:30 AM ET

KeyBank is investing $750,000 to create a new program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) that will help address issues on diversity, the digital workforce and more equitable neighborhoods

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualcomm Aims to Build an Inclusive Environment Where Everyone Feels Like They're Part of the Team

Oct 7, 2021 10:30 AM ET

We further innovation and accelerate progress by fostering a diverse workforce. Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy highlights our commitment to cultivate innovators who bring varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of views.

Energy

Safely Restoring Power After a Massive Desert Monsoon

Oct 7, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Shortly after midnight on Aug. 13, an unusually strong monsoon knocked down five Southern California Edison transmission towers- Opens in new window over a remote, two-mile stretch of the western Arizona desert.

Environment

CECP and Tunley Engineering Host Carbon Emission Reduction Course

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Millions of new jobs may be created globally due to new climate policies and commitments, with the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimating that 24 million jobs worldwide could be created by the green economy by 2030. Companies will need talent with green skills to meet commitments and achieve their climate and sustainability goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

150+ Business Leaders Speak Out Against the Death Penalty, Joining Branson Campaign as Abolition Gains Momentum

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

More than 150 business leaders have declared their support for a global campaign to end capital punishment, ahead of World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services Opens Industry's First Technical Institute

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Republic Services, Inc. unveiled its Technical Institute, the industry's first-ever diesel technician training program. This investment offers best-in-class training, fully compensating students during the 12-week program.

Energy

Black & Veatch Offers Services to Energy Providers Coping With Asset Stressors and Storms

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The power grid, vulnerable to harsh climate conditions, is struggling in the face of increasingly common extreme weather events.

Sustainable Development Goals

U.S. Dairy Industry Publishes Biennial Sustainability Report

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy released its biennial 2020 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report inclusive of progress made in 2019 and 2020 within environmental stewardship and broader social responsibility commitments to people, animals and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating A More Inclusive & Accessible Workplace

Oct 7, 2021 9:45 AM ET

When Makee Manzano applied to work at P&G Philippines, P&G’s inclusive culture made a strong impression on him—even during the application process.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dancing Through Equity: The Journey to Creating an Equitable Workforce

Oct 7, 2021 9:30 AM ET

At onsemi, equity - the process of meeting all individuals where their needs are to provide equal opportunities - allows our company to improve the employee experience and continue to drive our competitive edge.

Health & Healthcare

Addressing the Healthcare Needs of Underserved Communities

Oct 7, 2021 9:25 AM ET

In 2020 the company launched Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE), an over $100 million initiative focused on addressing inequities in health care that affect underserved populations across the U.S. Quest serves half of the hospitals and one-third of the U.S. population annually.

Diversity & Inclusion

Talented Latinx Youth Launch Their Tech Careers Through Digital NEST

Oct 7, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Barely an hour south of one of the wealthiest regions in America are hotbeds of untapped talent. Towns like Salinas, Watsonville, Gilroy, and others feathered across California are predominantly Latinx.

Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Releases New Healthy Spaces Podcast Season and Episode: The Accelerating Evolution of Healthy Spaces

Oct 7, 2021 8:45 AM ET

As public spaces reopen amid a stubborn global pandemic, the topic of what we breathe is increasingly important. In Season 2 of Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies, host Rasha Hasaneen, explores specific indoor environments

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Is Certified As Great Place to Work® in Markets in Latin America and the Caribbean

Oct 7, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is known for its family-oriented culture and encouraging their teams to be fearless and portray a founder’s mindset in everything they do.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Leaders Urging Businesses to Continue to Advance Action to Ensure a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future.

Oct 6, 2021 6:15 PM ET

Leaders from the Canadian business community gathered virtually on October 5-6th to attend the Making Global Goals Local Business - Canada conference

Sustainable Development Goals

SBTi Validates and Approves Illumina's Climate Action Targets

Oct 6, 2021 5:45 PM ET

It is official! The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has independently validated and approved Illumina’s climate action GHG emissions reduction targets.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving the Climate Agenda With Purpose

Oct 6, 2021 5:00 PM ET

In the latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast, host Louise Chester is joined by Chris Daly, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo to talk all things circular economy, health, carbon neutrality and consumer behaviour.

Education

Qualcomm Recognizes World Teacher's Day

Oct 6, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Qualcomm provides a comprehensive program, including instructional guidance that empowers collaborators to teach the Thinkabit Lab Signature Experience and guide their students through hands-on projects throughout the school year.

Diversity & Inclusion

M∙A∙C Cosmetics Celebrates UK Black History Month by Reaffirming Racial Equity Commitments

Oct 6, 2021 3:50 PM ET

Following our commitments we shared with you and our community last Oct. 2020, M·A·C UK & Ireland continues to stand with and support the black community in the ongoing fight against systemic racism, and we wanted to share an update on our progress.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Hormel Foods to Partner with The Better Meat Co. for Food Forward Alternative Protein

Oct 6, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation has entered into an exclusive partnership with The Better Meat Co. to develop the next generation of great-tasting, wholesome, and sustainable alternative protein products.

Health & Healthcare

Delos' Well Living Lab Introduces Research Agenda to Accelerate Health and Wellness Interventions in Senior Living Environments

Oct 6, 2021 2:40 PM ET

The Well Living Lab, founded as a collaboration of Delos and Mayo Clinic, today announced the launch of a series of studies investigating the impact of indoor environments on the risk of airborne infectious diseases, sleep quality and cognitive function in older adults.

Environment

Webinar: Corporate Climate Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Oct 6, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Commercial enterprises often take solace in the use of insurance to shift risks to third parties, yet the current path of emissions and climate change suggest a future market with insufficient capital to insure for all likely risks.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Financial Inclusion

Oct 6, 2021 2:15 PM ET

The more individuals, families and small businesses are empowered to achieve their best lives, the more communities thrive.