ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

Oct 14, 2021 12:15 PM ET

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation and the Mississippi Center for Justice, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Kimberly-Clark, will provide legal services, assistance and resources to help historically underserved Mississippians

Environment

Meet Roxy the Zoologist: Biologist and Wildlife Filmmaker

Oct 14, 2021 12:15 PM ET

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a deep connection with animals. My passion for documenting their lives and sharing their stories dates to when I was six years old.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

Oct 14, 2021 12:05 PM ET

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow and Crocs Announce a New Collaboration To Help Lower the Carbon Footprint of Crocs' Iconic Footwear

Oct 14, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Technology pioneered by Dow will support the reduction in carbon emissions of Crocs’ shoes by providing bio-based materials for production.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Oct 14, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Latinx Employees Leave Their Mark

Oct 14, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As National Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week, several Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) employees reflected on this year’s theme, “Deja tu Huella” or “Leave Your Mark.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Week 2021: Doubling Our Impact

Oct 14, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Taproot Foundation is striving to double our community's average weekly social impact by forging 100+ pro bono connections during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alba Vivar Talks About Her Heritage and Giving Back to the Community

Oct 14, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Oct 14, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Oct 14, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Addressing Housing Affordability With Access to Homeownership

Oct 14, 2021 11:10 AM ET

Affordable homeownership is not the capstone of economic well-being, it is the cornerstone. Here is how we make it happen...

Energy

5G Energy Consumption: What's the Impact of 5G NR in Real Networks?

Oct 14, 2021 11:05 AM ET

The ultra-lean design of 5G NR can drastically decrease network-energy consumption compared to any previous cellular standard, including 4G LTE.

Environment

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

Oct 14, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Distinguished University Forests and Unique Innovator of FSC-Certified Cutlery, Among FSC® Leadership Award Winners

Oct 14, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Third-party sustainability certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce award winners of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) 2021 Leadership Awards, which recognizes excellence in responsible forestry and the use of FSC certified products. Among 21 winners are three SCS certified organizations – Yale Forests, Swanton Pacific Ranch, and Ecotensil.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight Employee Reflects on Hispanic Contributions Throughout History During Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 14, 2021 10:35 AM ET

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employee Sal Varela reflects on Hispanic contributions throughout history.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation Launch New Little Neighbors Resources to Help Children and Families Build Strong, Caring Communities

Oct 14, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation are launching Little Neighbors: Building a Better World Together, new bilingual resources featuring beloved Sesame Street friends to support young children and their families in building happy, healthy futures for their neighborhoods and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GoDaddy's New Season of “Made in America” Highlights Phoenix Entrepreneurs' Journey of Struggles and Success

Oct 14, 2021 10:05 AM ET

GoDaddy has launched the third season of its award-winning series: Made in America. This series raises awareness about entrepreneur challenges, showcases those successfully making their way, and shines a light on inclusive entrepreneurship.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Northeast With the Appointment of Franz Hewitt

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Franz Hewitt as a relationship manager to expand its community development lending and investment activity in the Northeast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team BMS Moves for Minutes to Benefit Special Olympics

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Bristol Myers Squibb will donate $1 million to Special Olympics as part of the company’s global workforce charity event, BMS for Community.

Environment

Recycle Week: How Our Comcast Employees Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Comcast believes in protecting the environment where our customers and employees live and work—it’s one of the company’s key commitments—so we have a sustainable planet now and in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

Oct 14, 2021 9:45 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

Environment

Eliminating the 'Paper Trail'

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

A pilot program at Whirlpool Corporation is taking thousands of pages of literature that has traditionally been included in packaging for its products

Innovation & Technology

5 Ways That Cisco is Doing Its Part to #BeCyberSmart

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Cisco supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month as it continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in the United States and other nations around the world.

Energy

Virtual Power Plants: Energy for Your Home and the Grid

Oct 14, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

Oct 14, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Chevron U.S.A., and Gevo, Inc. announce a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry.