ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Life Creates Conditions Conducive to Life

Jul 21, 2021 10:30 AM ET

No matter how much we might foul her, nature will continue her laborious work to clean herself, to renew herself, and to become more resilient. And most amazingly of all, she doesn’t hold a grudge against our rebellious little species.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chevron and Cummins Announce Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen

Jul 21, 2021 10:05 AM ET

The MOU provides the framework for Chevron and Cummins to initially collaborate on four main objectives: advancing public policy that promotes hydrogen as a decarbonizing solution for transportation and industry...

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Racial Equity through Entrepreneurship

Jul 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal joined leading changemakers on a panel focusing on the Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Racial Equity at the 2021 Social Innovation Summit.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ecofin Strives to Make a Positive Impact Without Compromising Returns

Jul 21, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The impact of addressing sustainability issues, from climate change to racial and social justice, has become a compelling investment case and, not factoring these issues represents an investment risk.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines Receives Top Score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index

Jul 21, 2021 9:05 AM ET

For the sixth year in a row, American Airlines received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and is named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Better World Is a Net Zero World

Jul 21, 2021 7:00 AM ET

JLL’s purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world. This isn’t a new purpose for JLL - for over 250 years the firm has been at the heart of real estate bringing diverse thinking and perspectives to investors and businesses worldwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CNH Industrial Foundation Donates 250k to Support Team Rubicon's Disaster Response

Jul 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation, the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charitable arm of CNH Industrial, announced a US$250,000 grant to Team Rubicon in support of its unrestricted Ready Reserve fund, which is essential for Team Rubicon to prepare for and implement its critical disaster response operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler Co. Makes Progress Towards Its 2035 Net Zero Operational Goals and Expands Safe Water for All Programs

Jul 20, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of plumbing products; tile, cabinetry and lighting; and engines, generators and clean energy solutions, released its annual 2020 Believing in Better Metrics Report

Energy

'Waste' Not, Want Not: Round-the-clock RNG Production in Canada's Largest City

Jul 20, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Sorry NYC, Toronto’s about to become the city that never sleeps—at least when it comes to producing renewable natural gas.

Energy

Bloomberg Expands Access to Community Solar Project to 4,800 Eligible Employees

Jul 20, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Bloomberg today expanded access to community solar projects managed by Common Energy to more than 4,800 of its employees based in New York City.

Health & Healthcare

Energy Cloud Hummingbird™ Air Purification System Eradicates 99.5% or Greater of Airborne COVID-19 Virus on the First Pass

Jul 20, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Energy Cloud, a clean-tech company specializing in healthy buildings and energy efficient environments has a solution: Hummingbird™ EQ, an air purification system that captures and deactivates airborne COVID-19 virus.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Takeaways from Qualcomm's Women's Conference

Jul 20, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Qualcomm’s first ever Women’s Conference focused on connecting, inspiring, and empowering employees while sharing insights and experiences.

Research, Reports & Publications

Top Recycling Technologies & Partners Supporting the Manufacturing Industry Today

Jul 20, 2021 2:30 PM ET

When businesses that involve manufacturing make recycling a priority, it can be more sustainable for the environment and have a positive impact on the bottom line. A 2020 study by the National Retail Federation and IBM found nearly 70% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada think it’s important for brands to be eco-friendly or sustainable. The manufacturing process plays a big part.

Environment

Essity Commits to Net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Jul 20, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Energy

Savant Systems, Inc. Acquires Racepoint Energy

Jul 20, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Savant Systems, Inc., a leader in smart home technology, has acquired Racepoint Energy, an engineering-driven company known for category-defining smart electrical panel, automated power, storage and energy resiliency solutions for consumers, home builders, businesses and utility companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: ESG Actions

Jul 20, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Fifth Third reported the following ESG actions in its 2020 ESG Report, focused on ensuring economic growth, promoting inclusion & diversity, investing in communities, and advancing sustainability.

Environment

Antea Group Joins AIHA and dBase Media on Series, Healthier Workers, A Healthier World

Jul 20, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Antea Group joined the American Industrial Hygiene Association and dBase Media to take part in a docuseries on the Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety industry and the impact on keeping workers healthy and safe.

Green Infrastructure

Three Post COVID-19 Resilience Trends to Watch

Jul 20, 2021 12:55 PM ET

Given the significant experience in resilience and the growth we are observing in real-time, there are three key trends we see emerging in climate resilience for corporations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Turkey Impact Council Won the Fast Start Award From Global Nonprofit Points of Light.

Jul 20, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Turkey Impact Council was selected as the first among the corporate volunteering councils established in the past three years, according to the excellence principles of Points of Light for the Fast Start Award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index

Jul 20, 2021 12:50 PM ET

CBRE has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and earned a top score in the 2021 benchmark.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

United Advances Innovation Through Corporate Venture Capital Fund

Jul 20, 2021 12:35 PM ET

Introducing United Airlines Ventures (UAV), a new corporate venture capital fund. UAV will identify, evaluate and invest in emerging companies that are creating advanced aviation solutions, making air travel more sustainable and efficient and optimizing how airlines operate.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's LA Kings and LA Galaxy Participate in Alliance LA's First Unity March and Dialogue in Fight Against Racism

Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET

On July 18, AEG’s LA Kings and LA Galaxy joined the nine other professional sports teams in Los Angeles that comprise THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles in engaging in meaningful conversations with local youth and civic leaders during the first Alliance Unity March & Dialogue in the fight against racism.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Griffin Discusses How Companies Can Support Commitments Against Racism

Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In a special BizTimes Milwaukee report, Rockwell Automation’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Bobby Griffin, reflects on steps Rockwell took over the past year following the death of George Floyd.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Wins Reddot 2021 Award: Genomic Sequencing System NextSeq 1000/2000

Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Illumina's NextSeq 1000/2000 sequencing systems are based on a technology that leverages light to decipher the genome. The instruments are used, among other things, to determine the genetic profile of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2020 Pandemic: Responding to An Unprecedented Event

Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET