ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Announces UK Cadbury Dairy Milk Packaging Set to be Made with Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Mondelēz International today announced that Cadbury Dairy Milk made in Bournville and sold in the UK and Ireland is to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal Charity Classic Sets Charitable Giving Record in 2021

Sep 22, 2021 1:55 PM ET

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2021 tournament raised more than $7.3 million in support of Iowa children’s charities, surpassing the event’s previous record of $6.7 million set in 2020 despite the tournament being canceled due to COVID-19.

Education

Dentsu International to Mobilise 10,000 Young Creatives to Help Cut Food Waste in Global Collaboration With Schools, NGOs and Global Brands

Sep 22, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Dentsu International to mobilise 10,000 young creatives to help cut food waste in global collaboration with schools, NGOs and global brands. Global Rise Up challenge to be delivered by dentsu volunteers to diverse future talent through The Code

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Supports Back to School Season in North Carolina

Sep 22, 2021 1:30 PM ET

It's back to school season, and our New Bern, North Carolina, team members are responding to needs in their community by sponsoring and donating needed items to Craven County's Stuff the Bus event.

Environment

Vistra Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Targets

Sep 22, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Vistra accelerated its GHG emissions reduction targets in 2020 and is now setting out to achieve a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent (CO2 e) emissions by 2030 as compared to a 2010 baseline and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Building Sustainable Value for Our Business and Society

Sep 22, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, affirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities as core to our company and a strong driver of sustainable value for our business and society.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Food Futurism

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

If I had to guess, there is one category of science fiction technology that will come to fruition in my lifetime, and it’s of a type that might surprise you a bit. I’m talking about food.

Environment

IWBI Unveils New WELL Feature to Recognize Climate Leadership

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has added a new innovation feature to the WELL Building Standard (WELL) that rewards climate leadership

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Qualcomm Wearable Ecosystem Accelerator Program to Help Accelerate Wearables Adoption and Reduce Product Development Times

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The future of our everyday computing devices continues to be defined by lower power consumption and higher performance, all wrapped into smaller, sleeker form factors.

Energy

Helping to Sustain the GRID

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

NortonLifeLock is investing in expanding solar energy by funding GRID Alternatives’ National Tribal Program. Since April, our funding has helped the Tribal Program install over 360 kW of solar power across California, New Mexico, Montana, and Alaska.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $16.3 Million of Capital For Affordable Multifamily Housing to Serve LGBTQ Youth in New York City

Sep 22, 2021 11:45 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided $16.3 million dollars for the development of Homeward – Central Harlem in New York City.

Innovation & Technology

Data Science Helps Raleigh Water Avoid Digging Up The Streets

Sep 22, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Combining Xylem sensors and advanced risk analytics with Esri location intelligence software, Raleigh Water achieved a far more accurate, predictive, and targeted view of its potential trouble spots.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the Fourth Consecutive Year, Illumina Was Recognized As a Platinum Tier SANDAG iCommute Diamond Award Winner

Sep 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

This week, Illumina earned the highest recognition of a Platinum Tier iCommute Diamond Award for Excellence in Commute Programs from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Rewards of Risk

Sep 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

DaySha Gibson has always had an eye for better. Her curiosity led to her first compliance role, and the fundamentals of the job are part of Gibson’s personality; they’re skills she brings to anything she does.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Abbott Is Shaping the Future of Health by Innovating for Access and Affordability

Sep 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Abbott recently released its 2020 Global Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s work to help the greatest number of people to live better and healthier

Environment

Musim Mas Partners with AAK and Nestlé; To Address Deforestation Outside Of Concession Areas

Sep 22, 2021 10:30 AM ET

AAK, Nestlé, and Musim Mas announced a partnership to address deforestation outside of plantation concession areas in Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh is a priority landscape as 87% of the Leuser Ecosystem lies within the province.

Environment

2040 Emissions Goal for onsemi

Sep 22, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Not all climate pledges are created equally. You have likely seen companies commit to being carbon neutral or net zero, but what is the difference?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Climate Safe Lending: Ensuring Planetary Stability

Sep 22, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Traditionally, banks manage localized financial risks their borrowers might face, but the impact of their lending decisions has significance on the climate, our ecosystems and overall planetary stability.

Education

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

Sep 22, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Toyota’s mission of Mobility for All is at the core of a new education initiative by Toyota and Discovery Education called Keys to Connect.

Sustainable Development Goals

IMPACT2030 Transforming Lives and Communities Report

Sep 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Transforming Lives and Communities Report from IMPACT2030 explores how companies are channelling pro-bono, skills-based and hands-on employee volunteer service to help address the global challenges that the United Nations SDGs seek to remedy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Elevating Nonprofit Websites With Skilled Volunteer Support

Sep 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Taproot Foundation's web design volunteer community members are waiting to assist your #nonprofit! Team up with them to optimize your website's look, navigation, and traffic. Learn how to get started at their free September 29 webinar.

Energy

Goodyear Opts for Renewable Energy in European and Turkish Plants

Sep 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Goodyear will adopt 100% renewable energy at its Goodyear plants across Europe and Turkey* in the first of a multiple-phase plan to procure 100% renewable energy in all its facilities across Europe, Middle East and Africa by the end of 2022.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Joins United Nations Foundation Expert Group in Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance

Sep 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Hygiene and health company Essity expands its partnership with United Nations (UN) Foundation by joining a cross-industry group that brings together corporate experts in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Optum Awards $1.4 Million in Maternal Health Grants to Five Community Organizations

Sep 22, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Real Change, Powered by Human Difference

Sep 22, 2021 9:20 AM ET

ERGs also provide many benefits, from recruitment to retention and education. These employee communities are a critical resource to inform what is and is not working.