ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: Why This Customer Care All-Star and Artist Is “Proud to Be”

Jun 28, 2021 5:30 PM ET

In honor of Pride Month, we highlight Joe Richards and his community photo project “Proud to Be,” which T‑Mobile has adopted companywide this year. Joe curates experiences as an art form. His masterpiece? Inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet 16 Gen Z Leaders Who Are Making an Impact

Jun 28, 2021 5:20 PM ET

Together they are tackling the biggest challenges of our time, and finding new ways of creating real change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Good Culture Joins the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Jun 28, 2021 4:20 PM ET

For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $400,000 to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans in Los Angeles

Jun 28, 2021 3:30 PM ET

The Home Depot Foundation today announced its commitment of $400,000 to provide 136 permanent supportive housing units and critical support services for veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, in partnership with Step Up on Second Street.

Innovation & Technology

How the Science of Fractal Design Became Relaxing Screensavers

Jun 28, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Three years ago, a unique art-design-science collaboration was formed to address the environmental, social and individual challenges we collectively face by using a holistic approach to architecture and design. A central goal of this collaboration is to develop design strategies based on scientific studies of stress-reduction in the built environment – especially in the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Freight Driver Named the 2021 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking Association

Jun 28, 2021 3:05 PM ET

FedEx Freight driver Nikki Weaver was recently named the 2021 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking Association. “I love being a professional driver and encourage any women who are considering this career to go for it!”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Returning to Work Safely: Best Practices From a COVID-19 Compliance Officer

Jun 28, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As more companies begin to transition employees back to in-person work, the pressure is on for environmental, health, and safety leaders. In a webinar, two Antea Group COVID-19 Compliance Officers (CCO) discussed how companies can manage this.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Goodweave Five-Part Series Shares Best Practices for Eliminating Child Labor in Supply Chains

Jun 28, 2021 2:45 PM ET

GoodWeave International has released its “Best Practice Series to Eliminate Child Labor in Global Supply Chains” as a resource during this International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dow Further Enhances Transparency on ESG Priorities and Progress; Publishes Comprehensive “INtersections” ESG Report

Jun 28, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Dow’s INtersections report details how the company is delivering on its ambition and commitments to change the world for the better. Specific areas of focus include actions to reduce its carbon footprint, foster a circular economy for plastics, support its communities, and accelerate an equitable workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride Month at International Paper

Jun 28, 2021 12:20 PM ET

Formed in June 2020, IPride is International Paper's LGBTQ+ employee networking circle (ENC), which serves to create an open and inclusive group made up of both LGBTQ+ identified individuals and allies for the purpose of supporting IP employees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program Participants Are Using Premium Connectivity To Build a More Sustainable Future

Jun 28, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The pandemic devastated communities and small businesses around the world, and accelerated digital transformation across industries. Now more than ever, technology is vital for staying connected, maintaining businesses, and uplifting our communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

5 Step Guide to Rebuilding more Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

Jun 28, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

In Observance of Pride Month, Alliance Data Partners with The Kaleidoscope Youth Center for Educational Opportunity

Jun 28, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Alliance Data’s PRIDE Alliance Business Resource Group, in partnership with The Kaleidoscope Youth Center, hosted a virtual educational event open to all associates called The Gender Unicorn: Gender & Sexuality 101.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Essential Podcast, Episode 41: Being in the Room - Economics, Policy, and the Diversity Problem

Jun 28, 2021 11:30 AM ET

With a profession like economics that is overwhelmingly white and male, how can diverse voices get into the room so that they can bring their experiences to bear and have a voice in policy discussions?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings Renews Commitment to Alleviating Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation

Jun 28, 2021 11:05 AM ET

For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Helps Volunteers Fly Home in Response to COVID-19

Jun 28, 2021 11:00 AM ET

A charitable organization we’ve worked extensively with in the past, All Hands and Hearts, has shut down their global operations due to COVID-19 and are scrambling to return volunteers home to the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Social Responsibility in Action

Jun 28, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Environment

How Responsible Forestry has Evolved Since the 1930s

Jun 28, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Technology may have advanced in the forestry industry, but the care landowners like Donna Janssen is no different. Donna has made it her life's work to preserve the forest for future generations.

Environment

Georgia Climate Project Receives $300,000 Grant From Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Jun 28, 2021 10:45 AM ET

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Georgia Climate Project, a state-wide consortium led by Emory Unversity, The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.

Environment

O-I Glass Bringing a Sustainable Focus to Spirits Packaging

Jun 28, 2021 10:45 AM ET

O-I’s online conference, “Rethinking Spirits Packaging: Sustainable Premium,” saw experts that offered a vision of the future which provided the best of both worlds: packaging that is both premium and sustainable.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Trendy to Trash—and Back Again

Jun 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Plastic is literally woven into the fabric of our lives; when we discard our clothes, we’re often piling on to the mounting plastic-waste problem. Host Audrey Choi talks to textile designers, manufacturers and recyclers who are trying to change the lifecycle of these essential products.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Facebook is Helping Fight Climate Change

Jun 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Facebook released their 2020 Sustainability Report, showing the progress made on their sustainability goals. Facebook has met sustainability goals including reaching net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy for their global operations.

Environment

Tyson Foods' Finney County Plant Completes Water Stewardship Certification

Jun 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Tyson Foods’ Finney County plant has officially been certified under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard by international third-party certification body SCS Global Services (SCS)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fighting Hunger in the Mid-south

Jun 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

International Paper has made a $210,000 donation to Mid-South Food Bank to support year-round hunger relief efforts. The donation is above and beyond the company’s recurring $100,000 pledge.

Environment

Finding the Infrastructure and Environment Nexus

Jun 28, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The success of the United Nations’ Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a major global initiative to halt and reverse ecosystem degradation and combat climate change, hinges on opportunities that infuse green restoration into all infrastructure work that intersects the environment.