ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Inaugural Benefit and Showcase Empowers Entrepreneurs in Hawa'ii and Polynesia

Aug 24, 2022 11:30 AM ET

On June 24, 2022 at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Planet LA Records produced the Inaugural Benefit and Showcase for Whole Planet Foundation in partnership with Mana Up and Whole Foods Market stores in Oahu.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Better Packaging: Q&A With Greg Fornasiero, The Home Depot's Director of Packaging Engineering

Aug 24, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Product packaging has come under environmental scrutiny in the last decade, but packaging is in a difficult position: it’s both critical and temporary. Greg Fornasiero, Director of Packaging Engineering at The Home Depot, understands this conundrum.

Education

Meet TCS's goIT July Monthly Challenge Winner!

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pizza Hut META Introduces LeadHERship Initiative

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Environment

Deloitte and SAP Expand Sustainable Operations To Help Clients Successfully Navigate the Rapid Pace of Change in Climate-Driven Transformation

Aug 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

“Sustainability is a team sport, and we are excited to collaborate with Deloitte to help customers achieve their ESG goals with SAP technology.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Shifting the Burden of Proof: Why It's Now On the Fossil Fuel Industry to Defend Itself

Aug 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

For years, the climate movement has carried its burden of proof in showing how detrimental the fossil fuel industry has been. It's time for the fossil fuel industry to justify its role in our future economy, and it's not looking good for them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier Releases 2021 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report

Aug 24, 2022 10:20 AM ET

Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights actions the Company is taking to enhance the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank Volunteers Assemble and Donate Blankets to the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf in Buffalo, NY

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Volunteers from KeyBank recently assembled and donated blankets to the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health in Buffalo, NY, an organization that provides innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and family-focused behavioral health services to promote health, hope, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility at AMD: A Message From Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The important role that computing plays in our everyday lives has never been more apparent. Over the last year, our high-performance and adaptive computing solutions have enabled vital medical discoveries, advanced climate research,

Green Infrastructure

Electrification: Powering Next-Generation Transportation and More

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Eaton is providing solutions to accelerate electrification across the mobility value chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank Helps Families Alleviate Medical Debt

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Regions has also developed an online education program to help patients and families manage their finances during a medical hardship, prevent bankruptcy and better position themselves for a more secure future.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen on the Future of Cancer Genomics

Aug 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced that it will feature Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Fast Company Named Boston Scientific a “Best Workplace for Women Innovators”

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Boston Scientific has long been committed to supporting the advancement of women in the workplace. Our focus on inclusion is rooted in our values and in our mission to transform lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Providing the Best Leadership

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Pam Klyn has worked at the same place since she graduated. But it’s taken her all over the world.

Innovation & Technology

Alibaba Launches Carbon Ledger To Drive Eco-Friendly Consumer Behavior

Aug 24, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Alibaba Group rolled out a carbon ledger on Monday that promotes greener lifestyles by rewarding consumers for adopting eco-friendly behavior.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Acquires CSI Equipment Sales, LLC

Aug 24, 2022 9:30 AM ET

ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI Equipment Sales ensures a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand.

Innovation & Technology

Using an Innovative Tool for FAA Community Engagement

Aug 24, 2022 9:00 AM ET

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s BridgeNet applied an innovative tool prized for immediate visual communication and visual concept of operations to assist the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in educating and interacting with community members.

Health & Healthcare

How an Employee’s Diabetes Journey Led to a Role in New Netflix Movie

Aug 24, 2022 9:00 AM ET

With the release of the film, Medtronic is donating to Insulin for Life USA, an organization working to make insulin and diabetes technologies accessible within underserved communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Grants Management Software Explained: What Social Impact Pros Need To Know

Aug 24, 2022 5:30 AM ET

Learn about grants management software, what it is and how it can help your social impact programs. Understand when it's time to invest, how to get buy-in and what to look for when researching the software.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Acer Shares Earthion Sustainability Mission Milestones on Acer Green Day

Aug 23, 2022 10:00 PM ET

As environmental issues are becoming increasingly pressing, Acer is urging more partners and suppliers to join forces in reducing harmful impacts to the environment and save valuable resources by transitioning toward a circular economy.

Health & Healthcare

Monkeypox Questions, Answered by an Expert

Aug 23, 2022 5:25 PM ET

As the monkeypox virus has spread around the globe beyond the western and central African countries it typically has been found, people are wondering: How does it spread? What exactly is it? What are the symptoms? Do we have a vaccine?

Innovation & Technology

Raven Is Accelerating Development on the Path to Agricultural Autonomy

Aug 23, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Farmers are looking to do more with less available resources. With the pressure to produce more to sustain a growing world population, farming today is driven by efficiency.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Companies Need To Invest in Water and Toilets To Drive Health, Wealth and Business

Aug 23, 2022 4:20 PM ET

First-of-its-kind research released today by WaterAid shows when companies invest in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for their employees, their business thrives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Three Ways to Embrace Fleet Sustainability Today

Aug 23, 2022 3:50 PM ET

In a recent article, the head of sustainability and electrification at Booster™ offers three ways to boost fleet sustainability: data, diverse energy and mobile fueling.

Events, Media & Communications

“Whole of Government” Climate Approach Moving Forward With U.S. Senate Climate Bill Passage

Aug 23, 2022 2:30 PM ET

A comprehensive legislative proposal designed to address climate change challenges and threats to the U.S. posed by global warming was passed by the U.S. Senate on August 7.