ESG News from Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Piedmont Natural Gas Employees Saved House in Nashville to Give Students a Home

Nov 3, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Piedmont Natural Gas in Nashville is used to doing good work. But there’s one project that has employees really enthusiastic. Tami Sturges had the idea. Instead of demolishing a house in the path of a natural gas pipeline project, she asked...

Innovation & Technology

Innovating to Deliver Our Most Critical Shipments

Nov 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Healthcare and life science shipments come with unique demands. Temperatures are precisely controlled. Conditions must be continuously monitored. And when lives are affected, delays are not an option.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cox Enterprises Brings Pizza to the Polls in Atlanta

Nov 3, 2020 10:35 AM ET

We partnered with Pizza to the Polls to donate pizzas to polling places in Atlanta on Election Day.

If you spot a line to vote in your city, let them know so they can send some fresh pizza!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecolab Expert Explains How COVID-19 Is Driving the Use of Mixed Reality and Other New Digital Tools in Food and Beverage

Nov 3, 2020 10:15 AM ET

David Goforth, with Ecolab’s Food and Beverage division, shares insights on two major forces affecting the food and beverage industry today — COVID-19 and digitalization — and how new digital tools are keeping companies operating during the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

India-based 2gethr Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

Nov 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that the Outer Ring Road location of 2gethr, a Bangalore-based co-working leader, is the first co-working space globally to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.

Health & Healthcare

Partnering to Advance COVID-19 Treatment

Nov 3, 2020 9:35 AM ET

Potential treatments continue to emerge in the fight against COVID-19.

Education

Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November With Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

Nov 3, 2020 9:05 AM ET

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the month of November. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Thanks Generous Customers for Record-breaking Donations Toward Nourishing Neighbors Childhood Hunger Relief

Nov 3, 2020 8:10 AM ET

Thanks to the generosity of customers, the Albertsons Companies Nourishing Neighbors community relief fund raised a record $9.3 million in its September campaign to provide healthy breakfasts for children in need across its market areas.

Green Infrastructure

Durkan Introduces Synergy, the Latest Biophilic Carpet Collection from Virginia Langley

Nov 2, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Durkan announced today that the hospitality flooring manufacturer has debuted its latest collection with longtime collaborator Virginia Langley — a carpet portfolio that includes styles designed exclusively by the artist for Durkan’s print carpet tile platform.

Health & Healthcare

A Day in the Race Against COVID-19

Nov 2, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Just outside the medieval walled city of Siena, the Tuscan hill town known for its famed Palio horse race, a different kind of race is happening at Toscana Life Sciences Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing LIXIL's 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

Nov 2, 2020 4:30 PM ET

With our responsibility as a corporate citizen always at the top of our minds, we will continue to pursue swift implementation of our CR strategy with a renewed sense of urgency.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LDF: Leading Our Nation's Quest for Greater Equality and Justice for All Americans

Nov 2, 2020 3:05 PM ET

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940. Founded by Thurgood Marshall, LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Protein to Louisiana Foodbank in Wake of Hurricane Zeta

Nov 2, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The donation, equivalent to more than 120,000 servings of protein, is part of Smithfield's signature hunger-relief initiative, Helping Hungry Homes®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Humane Society International’s Campaign of Rescue and Relief Represents the Sea Change in Attitudes about the Dog Meat Trade in South Korea and Elsewhere

Nov 2, 2020 2:20 PM ET

It’s a long way from dog meat farmer Il-Hwan Kim’s operation in South Korea to Washington, DC. Yet that’s the amazing journey being taken by 170 dogs rescued by Humane Society International’s Animal Rescue Team.

Environment

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Welcome First Bison Home to Wolakota Buffalo Range

Nov 2, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Rosebud Economic Development Corporation, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Rosebud Tribal Land Enterprise proudly announce the inaugural transfer and release of 100 plains bison from the National Park Service to the Wolakota Buffalo Range.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sysco's 2020 CSR Report Demonstrates Continued Progress Toward 2025 Goals

Nov 2, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, documenting the company’s progress toward its 2025 CSR goals and demonstrating its “Leadership In Extraordinary Times.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Donates 50,000 Blankets to Homeless Shelters Nationwide

Nov 2, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, the automaker and its participating retailers will donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters across the country this November.

Energy

Alberta Solar One, Expected To Enter Service in April 2021, Will Help Meet Company ESG Objectives

Nov 2, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Construction has started on Enbridge’s first solar generation facility in Alberta. The 10.5-megawatt (MW) Alberta Solar One (ABS1) project will supply a portion of our Canadian Mainline pipeline network’s power requirements with renewable power.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Resources for Those Recovering From or Struggling With Alcohol Use Disorder

Nov 2, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Since the onset of COVID-19, there has been an increase in alcohol consumption in the US.

For those recovering from or struggling with alcohol use disorder, there are resources available to help through these challenging times.

Environment

Doing Our Part to Wipe Out Environmental Impact

Nov 2, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

International Paper Demonstrates Environmental Transparency by Disclosing Through CDP

Nov 2, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Heart Association Recognizes Fifth Third Bank With Gold for Workplace Health Achievement

Nov 2, 2020 10:05 AM ET

The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced and Fifth Third Bank achieved national gold recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.

Green Infrastructure

HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health. Dedicated Solely to the Rapidly Growing Field of Material Health Practice.

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

HPDC will host the first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from noon to 5 pm EST. This virtual Zoom event is dedicated solely to innovation in the rapidly growing field of Material Health Practice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YouGiveGoods Partnerships Help Get Toys to Kids in Need Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Restrictions and closures caused by COVID-19 have made traditional toy collection drives almost impossible, but virtual toy drives step up to fill the void. Virtual toy drives will help Toys for Tots meet increased need while keeping supporters safe.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada to Host a Virtual Forum Fast-Forwarding Gender Equality and Workplace Inclusion in Canada

Nov 2, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, will be hosting an innovative virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality: A forum to fast-forward progress in the Canadian private sector on December 2, 2020, from 12 pm-6 pm EST.