ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise Launch New Grant Scheme

Aug 12, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise are moving their New Founder Programme partnership into the next phase with the introduction of a grant opportunity for participants.

Education

TCS Welcomes Top Mexican Students for a Behind the Scenes Look at the Company's Top Innovation Center

Aug 12, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Tata Consultancy Services was thrilled to welcome the winners of the Desafío Jóvenes Recrea STEAM competition from Jalisco, Mexico at our Silicon Valley Customer Collaboration Center on July 25th.

Education

Investing in Community Prosperity Through STEM Summer Camps

Aug 12, 2022 2:15 PM ET

August 12th is International Youth Day, a great day to highlight issues impacting the youth of today. How can we support the younger generations and the leaders of tomorrow?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bread Financial Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Annual Disaster Giving Program

Aug 12, 2022 1:45 PM ET

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross recognizes Bread Financial for increasing its annual support to Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Annual Disaster Giving Program with a gift of $500,000.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Transition to a Sustainable Future

Aug 12, 2022 12:55 PM ET

Fifth Third’s approach to sustainability is driven by our Company’s purpose: to improve the lives of our customers and the well-being of our communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Leadership & Employee Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Aug 12, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Probably the Best Eco Beer Bottle in the World

Aug 12, 2022 11:50 AM ET

Carlsberg Group has unveiled its largest pilot to date, an innovative fibre bottle which is lined with natural raw materials.

Health & Healthcare

Bridging the Access Gap for Health Tech

Aug 12, 2022 11:35 AM ET

The evolving healthcare landscape and increased opportunity for digital health solutions were key topics of discussion at the recent Aspen Ideas: Health conference, held June 22-25.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Board Chair and President of Women In Sports and Events, Kathleen Francis Addresses AEG Employees on Growing a Career in Sports

Aug 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

As part of its employee development program, on August 10, 2022, AEG hosted a virtual employee career development session, “Taking Charge of Your Career,” with National Board Chairman and President of Women In Sports and Events Kathleen Francis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Invests to Fight Global Warming

Aug 12, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Chemours, a global chemistry company, recently announced it will be expanding its Opteon™ YF (HFO-1234yf) capacity to help meet customer needs as they continue transitioning to lower GWP refrigerants.

Education

Arrow Electronics and Play Like a Girl Teach Students About STEM Careers

Aug 12, 2022 10:15 AM ET

The experience, which included a behind-the-scenes visit to the racing paddock, was supported by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Arrow McLaren SP, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and Arrow Electronics.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees Engage in Local Events to Give Back to the Community

Aug 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

This June, Franklin Templeton again celebrated Impact Days, the firm's global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranked as One of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021

Aug 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Illumina was named as one of the 50 Smartest Companies in China 2021 by MIT Technology Review. This is the sixth consecutive time Illumina has been included on the list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Partners With 560 Local Organizations in 2022 to Build Stronger, More Diverse Communities

Aug 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded more than $7.9 million in shareholder contributions to 565 nonprofit organizations throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas during the first half of this year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gas Ops Delights West Deptford Children With Important Safety Message

Aug 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Recently, about two dozen youngsters got a glimpse of what it’s like to work in PSE&G Gas Ops and learned about natural gas safety during the West Deptford Safety Town Camp.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Water, Waste and Recycling

Aug 12, 2022 9:55 AM ET

It’s a common belief of Tractor Supply and our customers that we need to be good stewards of the land and our natural resources so that future generations can enjoy Life Out Here.

Green Infrastructure

Boeing and MIT Commit Research Project to Help Decarbonize Aerospace

Aug 12, 2022 9:45 AM ET

“Addressing how the aerospace industry reduces its environmental footprint is critical to the future of air travel.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tackling Our Societal Challenges Together

Aug 12, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Bayer’s global and local foundations (Africa, India, USA) are the philanthropic arms of Bayer and generate impact in line with our vision for “Health for All, Hunger for None” and our mission “Science for a Better Life”.

Environment

Massachusetts Bolsters Clean Energy Economy and Offshore Wind Industry As Gov. Baker Signs Critical Legislation

Aug 11, 2022 5:15 PM ET

Ceres applauds Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the state legislature for further establishing the Commonwealth’s climate leadership by finalizing an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind

Sustainable Development Goals

Believing in Better: Kohler CEO on Company’s First ESG Report

Aug 11, 2022 5:00 PM ET

For the nearly 150 years that Kohler has been in business, the Company has always been guided by our founder John Michael Kohler’s principles of associate well-being, community and public service, ethics, and integrity.

Environment

Root Cause: A Tree Planting Effort to Drive Biodiversity

Aug 11, 2022 5:00 PM ET

The Chesapeake Bay watershed – a vast area on the US’s Eastern Seaboard – is not only home to a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildlife, but is also the birthplace of New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces Lineups for 2022 Global Citizen Festival in New York City & Accra, Ghana on September 24

Aug 11, 2022 5:00 PM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the lineups for the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City's Central Park and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Donates $100,000 To Fund Alabama A&M University Scholarship

Aug 11, 2022 4:50 PM ET

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today a $100,000 scholarship donation in partnership with Alabama A&M University.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Recognizes AccountAbility as One of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms for 2022

Aug 11, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Forbes announced on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, that AccountAbility was named one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for 2022, based on the results of several country-wide top lists as well as online surveys among Partners, Clients, and Executives of Management Consultancies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIRCON Environmental Recognizes MPC With 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award

Aug 11, 2022 4:00 PM ET

For more than a decade, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has worked with CIRCON Environmental to convert hazardous waste from oil tanks to waste-derived fuels used in cement production.