ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Introduces Neurosphere™ Virtual Clinic, First-of-Its-Kind Remote Neuromodulation Patient-Care Technology in the U.S.

Mar 10, 2021 12:25 PM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the U.S. launch of NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic, a first-of-its-kind technology that allows patients to communicate with physicians, ensure proper settings and functionality, and receive new treatment settings remotely as needed.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Commits To Reduction in Virgin Plastic Use To Combat Plastic Pollution

Mar 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

By 2025, the company aims for an at least 25% reduction in virgin plastic use in its rigid plastic packaging or a 5% reduction in virgin plastic use in its overall plastic packaging portfolio, assuming constant portfolio mix.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines Builds on Commitment to Sustainable Fuels With Kuehne+Nagel

Mar 10, 2021 11:40 AM ET

“Partnering with Kuehne+Nagel as part of our effort to reduce the impact of aviation on our planet has been an incredible example of the kind of collaboration that will drive real change.”

Diversity & Inclusion

We Should All Choose to Challenge on International Women's Day

Mar 10, 2021 11:30 AM ET

March is Women’s History Month; an annual declared month to celebrate the countless accomplishments of women in history and today.

Education

Keysight Technologies Extends Commitment to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Mar 10, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The donation through FAMU provides a channel of engagement between Keysight Technologies and the students and professors at the college and will help develop the pipeline for under-represented talent in electrical engineering.

Innovation & Technology

Closing The Gender Gap In STEM Inventions - A Conversation With Qualcomm’s EVP & President Of The Technology Licensing Business - Alex Rogers

Mar 10, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The conversation covered many topics, from the potential loss in GDP caused by the lack of equal access to the innovation economy to the impact that diversity has on teams, the importance of fostering innovation and, of course, STEM education.

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnering for Positive Change With Women Who Code

Mar 10, 2021 11:20 AM ET

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting a longtime partner, WWCode.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bridgestone Joins The Valuable 500 Movement to Promote Inclusion and Opportunity for People with Disabilities

Mar 10, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it has joined The Valuable 500, a global movement that is committed to making disability inclusion a greater part of the business leadership agenda.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Introduces Interactive Clean Hospital Training and New Surface Cleaning Solutions

Mar 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Essity launched the Tork Interactive Clean Hospital Training, a free online interactive tool designed to make the training process for cleaning healthcare facilities accessible, engaging, and efficient.

Environment

New Global Effort Launches for Investors to Achieve Net-zero Portfolios in Line With the Paris Agreement Goals

Mar 10, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Ceres and investor networks are joining forces in a new international initiative to persuade asset owners and asset managers to commit to transition their investments to achieve net-zero portfolio greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

My Relationship to Money: From Humble Beginnings to ESG Investing Icon

Mar 10, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Even as a successful African-American man, now retired from the investment business, when I was asked to write about my relationship with money, I had to pause and think hard about that relationship.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands' ESG Report Focuses on Pillars of People and Community

Mar 10, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Sands’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report focuses on key company progress indictors, including environmental and governance performance, along with improving the communities in which we do business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 List

Mar 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Alexion has been named to Newsweek Magazine's America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 list, which recognizes top-performing companies that are creating value for their stakeholder communities and publicly reporting their progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Chief Human Resources Officer Kimberly Moore-Wright Shares Passion for DEI

Mar 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods Explores the New Future of Protein in Global Report - Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain

Mar 10, 2021 9:45 AM ET

As we embark on the new year and continue to navigate through the global pandemic, we share our exclusive report, “Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rockwell Automation Employees Support United Way Program to Help Displaced Families Feel at Home

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Fifty Rockwell Automation employees from the company’s Milwaukee and Mequon campuses volunteered to assemble more than 500 laundry and linen kits this week.

Health & Healthcare

Our Partners: Shombi Ellis Connects Mothers Across Africa to Promote Health

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Women helping women. That's at the heart of the work of mothers2mothers, a nonprofit organization in Africa that provides support to women living with HIV and their families.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Fun With Blocks

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

With photovoltaics, wildflowers under the panels, sheep grazing the grass, bee hives, and a female technician, the design is incredibly well thought-out. It looks amazing!

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices of Change Accelerating Equality

Mar 10, 2021 9:25 AM ET

On IWD 2021, many of Accenture's people continue to come together to pledge their commitment to accelerating equality for all. Meet five voice of change who are leading the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research From CECP: Value Volunteering Is Out

Mar 10, 2021 8:45 AM ET

When I was 16 years old, I had a 1989 Honda Accord two-door hatchback and was ready to roll through the streets of my Wisconsin hometown.

Energy

Three Game-changing Energy Technologies by 2030

Mar 10, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Green innovation is changing the way we power our world. Find out some game-changing technologies with the potential to revolutionise how we live in the next decade.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Launches Free Resources to Help Companies “Move the Needle” on Vaccination Efforts

Mar 10, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Benevity's free activation toolkit is now widely available for companies to engage employees, customers and the public in supporting vetted nonprofits that are helping with the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout, education and logistics.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech Helps Build Resilience Through GALS Training

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech provides integrated solutions to increase food security and rural incomes, while promoting sustainable intensification, climate change adaptation, and equitable value chain governance.

Health & Healthcare

Join the Movement #ForHealthEquity

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tomorrow, March 11, 2021, will be a momentous day at CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, as we recognize CHC Giving Day #ForHealthEquity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top CEOs in Energy Award

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top CEOs in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021.