ESG News from Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Virent's Bio-Based Fuel Used in Historic Commercial Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Dec 3, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Virent, a Marathon Petroleum Corp. subsidiary, contributed to an aviation industry first, as United Airlines flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine and petroleum-based jet fuel in the other.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ViacomCBS Finds New Ways to Strengthen and Invest In Communities

Dec 3, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Customers Honor American Airlines With APEX Five Star Rating for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dec 3, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Customers have spoken, and American Airlines has won the prestigious Five Star rating in The APEX Official Airline Ratings™, Global Airline category for the fourth consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Releases 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Dec 3, 2021 10:20 AM ET

Arrow Electronics supported more than 20 million people in 24 countries through its CSR programs in 2020, according to the company’s newly released Corporate Social Responsibility Report: CSR 2020 in Review.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Our Neighbors: An Update on Walmart's Work to Welcome Afghan Refugees

Dec 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Walmart continues to support the mission of the Welcome.US coalition, which is focused on supporting the growing movement to help our new Afghan neighbors start their new lives.

Environment

DuPont Interconnect Solutions Achieves 95 Percent Renewable Electricity Milestone

Dec 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

DuPont Interconnect Solutions (ICS) — a part of the Electronics & Industrial (E&I) business segment — has set a business ambition of Zero by 2030, with the goal of reaching carbon neutral operations for the global ICS business segment by 2030.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Collective Responsibility to Respond Effectively to the Climate Crisis

Dec 3, 2021 9:50 AM ET

In 2020, we opened a new energy-efficient office and lab facility in MA and continued to make strides aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An Interview With Purposity's Founder

Dec 3, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Want to hear what software executives and CSR managers have to say about workplace giving and volunteering? Dive in and get the inside scoop with part 3 of "The Future of Purpose Driven Technology" featuring Purposity's founder.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As Momentum Against Plastic Grows, Paper Recyclers Rise to Meet New Challenges

Dec 3, 2021 9:35 AM ET

The movement against single-use plastics could pose a new challenge for paper recyclers.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - December 2021

Dec 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued it's quarterly newsletter - Brightening Our Corner.

Environment

Environment + Energy Leader Interview: Global Experts on Sustainability and ESG Reporting

Dec 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

A few of our experts from Antea Group USA and Antea Group Belgium were featured in an interview article with Environment + Energy Leader as seen here.

Health & Healthcare

A Lasting Impact Through Better Medicine Adherence

Dec 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

In the U.S., nearly half of people don't take their medicines as prescribed, representing 93 million people. On a global scale, this is a massive medical challenge preventing people from living their healthiest lives.

Health & Healthcare

Fighting for Health Equity From Inside the Health Care Industry

Dec 3, 2021 8:15 AM ET

For as long as she can remember, Carmen Villar wanted a purpose-driven career that allowed her to give back to the community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech Recognizes International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Dec 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is committed to supporting inclusive workplaces and communities where people with disabilities can thrive.

Environment

How Smart, Sustainable Mining Is Reshaping the Industry

Dec 2, 2021 5:10 PM ET

The mining industry uses a massive amount of energy. Energy costs represent 30% of operating expenses for mining companies, and overall the industry accounts for 12% of all the industrial energy usage in the US.

Green Infrastructure

United to Become First in Aviation History to Fly Aircraft Full of Passengers Using 100% Sustainable Fuel

Dec 2, 2021 4:25 PM ET

United operated an unprecedented flight that is a turning point in the industry’s effort to combat climate change: for the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

Kohler Co. Celebrates Presence at Design Miami/ 2021 with New Donation to DigDeep

Dec 2, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, and DigDeep have teamed up on a multi-year microgrant program entitled “Water is Life Fund” to bring clean water to families on the Navajo Nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Provides a Perfect Reminder to Share Kindness and Generosity

Dec 2, 2021 4:10 PM ET

We can all take cues from an extraordinary 8-year-old named Cavanaugh Bell who took the darkness and pain of being bullied and created the antibullying nonprofit Cool & Dope, which inspires us this Giving Tuesday.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Official Launch of New Virtual Series, “Corporate Conversations on Purpose”

Dec 2, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Purpose is the new frontier for performance and competition in today's business landscape and failing to adapt means companies risk being left behind.

Environment

New Holland Hosts Low Carbon Tractor Showcase Event in Basildon

Dec 2, 2021 4:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, hosted the Advanced Propulsion Centre Showcase event at its manufacturing plant in Basildon, UK.

Energy

As the Zero-Emission Fleet Transportation Market Scales, More Corporations Invest in Electric Vehicles

Dec 2, 2021 3:00 PM ET

The transportation sector is now the main culprit contributing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. In the age of decarbonization targets and net-zero goals, this trend necessitates a change.

Innovation & Technology

Pulp and Paper Mills Reduce Waste

Dec 2, 2021 3:00 PM ET

The efficient use of raw materials improves front-end cost savings, reduces environmental impact, and lowers costs associated with waste processing.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Food Banks Impact Food Loss and Waste Reduction

Dec 2, 2021 2:40 PM ET

In this month’s episode, we are joined by Lisa Moon, Chief Executive Officer at The Global FoodBanking Network, an international non-profit organisation based in Chicago that supports community-driven solutions to alleviate hunger

Energy

Cummins Develops Option to Help Switcher Locomotives Reduce Emissions

Dec 2, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Cummins Inc. is expanding its product offerings in the rail market segment with the addition of the clean and reliable QST30 Tier 4 locomotive power module.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Charlotte

Dec 2, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo announced a $20 million donation to Foundation For The Carolinas to help small business owners in Charlotte own more of their businesses’ assets, such as property, equipment, and technology.