ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Tarmac and Align's Concrete Plan to Fight Climate Change

Apr 13, 2022 2:25 PM ET

British building materials company Tarmac has joined forces with Align to develop a new low-carbon concrete solution for HS2 Phase One, to help mitigate the climate crisis.

Environment

Women Climate Leaders Make a Difference in Communities Worldwide

Apr 13, 2022 2:10 PM ET

Pact works hand in hand with local communities to respond to climate change, forge effective management systems and build responsible nature-based enterprises. Here, we share the stories of three Pact staff members who are making a difference.

Environment

Expanding Environmental Commitments

Apr 13, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Drive Trust with Connected ESG Reporting with KPMG and Workiva

Apr 13, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Effective ESG reporting programs drive change and strengthen stakeholder trust. KPMG has teamed with Workiva to address ESG data collection, aggregation, data management controls, and reporting challenges.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chevron Executive Rhonda Morris Joins UNCF Board of Directors

Apr 13, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced that Rhonda Morris, chief human resources officer of Chevron, has joined the board of directors of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Morris joined the ranks of the board in March 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

"Systemic Change" Where It's Needed Most

Apr 13, 2022 12:35 PM ET

John Gregory, president of NCUS, and Dr. Joshua Joseph, MD, MPH, FAHA from The Ohio State University lay out the possibilities before us and the challenges that all of us need to join together to overcome.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility 2022

Apr 13, 2022 12:20 PM ET

M·A·C is proud to be a place where LGBTQIA+ people have been welcomed since day one to express their creativity, play with colour and be their true selves – and we are committed to continuing this legacy in all that we do.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NortonLifeLock Celebrates Earth Month

Apr 13, 2022 12:05 PM ET

NortonLifeLock scales our positive environmental impact by partnering with organizations dedicated to protecting the planet. Meet our newest partner Barefoot College International and hear about the Solar Mamas we are supporting in over 90 countries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Redefining What It Means to Have Work-Life Balance

Apr 13, 2022 12:00 PM ET

“The traditional model of work-life balance puts an emphasis on time and tells us we have to choose either work OR life,” shared Dr. Graham. “The reality is that this is simply unattainable.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast Cable Honored as a 2022 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

Apr 13, 2022 12:00 PM ET

“At Comcast, we take pride in creating an inclusive workforce where our military-connected teammates are each empowered be their authentic self and to grow in their careers.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Thrives in New Career

Apr 13, 2022 11:40 AM ET

Angel Reeves spent 15 years working as a mid-level manager in corporate America. She had a desk job while she raised her family, but she always felt like she wanted to get out and explore the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fearless Hearts: Realizing Lives Beyond Trauma

Apr 13, 2022 11:30 AM ET

To deliver programs like Journey to Success, Vista Maria relies on the support of donors. Enbridge recently contributed a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant to help the organization offer these meaningful afterschool services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Chemours Is Making the World a Better, More Inclusive Place Through Responsible Chemistry

Apr 13, 2022 11:20 AM ET

At Chemours, we carry our responsibilities with pride and with real optimism for the future. Human progress in the next normal depends on chemistry and responsibility coming together for a better world.

Diversity & Inclusion

These Women Say a Tech 'Returnship' Is Offering Invaluable Training, Support to Re-Enter the Workforce

Apr 13, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Balancing a career with the demands of family life is a consistent challenge for women.

Health & Healthcare

Boston Scientific: Katharina Bauer - The Heart of a Champion

Apr 13, 2022 11:10 AM ET

For 29-year-old Katharina Bauer, pole vaulting is her life’s passion. In April 2018, she was implanted with the Boston Scientific EMBLEMTM MRI S-ICD System.

Environment

AEG Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10,000 Trees in Honor of Earth Month

Apr 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In recognition of Earth Month, AEG has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 10,000 trees to support reforestation projects in Alabama and Michigan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Cadence to the 2022 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

Apr 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Cadence Design Systems announced that Fortune and Great Place to Work® have honored the company as one of the 2022 100 Best Companies to Work For®. This is Cadence’s eighth year in a row being named to this prestigious list, coming in at #38.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Digital Transformation of Small Business Support

Apr 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The digital revolution is transforming small businesses around the world, presenting them with new opportunities and challenges that have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Improved Well-Being

Apr 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In pace with the growth of the world’s population and rise in average life expectancy, the need and demand for hygiene and health products and services are increasing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named to Newsweek's Inaugural List of America's Most Trusted Companies

Apr 13, 2022 10:55 AM ET

VMware has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista in their first annual ranking of America’s Most Trusted Companies. VMware was ranked fourth in the software and telecommunications category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Awards $150,000 to Support STEM, Environmental Education Initiatives Across Greater Cincinnati

Apr 13, 2022 10:50 AM ET

Duke Energy is continuing its investment in Greater Cincinnati students, educators and communities by awarding $150,000 in grants to 12 education programs.

Energy

Podcast: How 'Everything As a Grid' Defines Our New Energy Future

Apr 13, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Mike Longman, SVP of global product lines, strategy and business development at Eaton, shares his insight on the energy transition and Eaton's approach to a low carbon energy future.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray and NGI Release Their NextGen Highways Feasibility Study for the Minnesota Department of Transportation

Apr 13, 2022 10:30 AM ET

The Ray and NGI Consulting have released a feasibility study for the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation showing the value of burying high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems in the highway right-of-way for cost-effective clean energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer Honors Three Young Agricultural Leaders With an Award Supporting the Projects They Designed to Help Feed the World

Apr 13, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Three young leaders, each with a passion for sustainable global agriculture, have been named winners of Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit Thrive for Change Awards.

Health & Healthcare

Four Questions With Anu Osinusi: Gilead's Commitment to People Living With Viral Hepatitis

Apr 13, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Anu Osinusi recently spoke with us about how hepatitis research and treatment have changed over her career, why HDV is considered the “forgotten virus” and what’s next for Gilead.