ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

KFC Cuts Carbon Footprint With E-Bikes for Deliveries

Feb 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

KFC has moved to further reduce the company’s carbon footprint with the rollout of its pioneering electric bike fleet for food delivery.

Energy

Advocating for Federal Clean Energy Policies

Feb 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Sustainability is a company priority here at VMware. Last year, we doubled down on our sustainability commitments and announced our 2030 Agenda, a decade-long business initiative to address critical challenges facing the global community—one of which is climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Jerelyn Rodriguez, The Knowledge House

Feb 19, 2021 9:30 AM ET

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Innovation & Technology

From Butterfly Wings to Shrimp Claws: Mimicking Nature on the Nanoscale

Feb 19, 2021 9:30 AM ET

"This is what happens in butterfly wings," the petite Shirman, lifting her voice over the roar of a lab fume hood, told EHN. "The spectrum of colors changes from the structures in the wings at the nanoscale," that is, a scale hundreds of thousands of times smaller than the head of a pin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leading With Love: How Edith Ornelas Created the Mariposas Collective

Feb 19, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Edith Ornelas moved to Memphis in 2016, where she quickly realized how few community programs existed for immigrants. Read her inspiring story about creating the Mariposas Collective.

Innovation & Technology

Submarine Captain, Triathlete, Booz Allen SDEF Executive Fellow: Meet CAPT Gene Severtson

Feb 19, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Gene Severtson is always up for an adventure—and a challenge. He’s commanded some of the most technologically advanced naval submarines.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Workiva Announces CFO Transition

Feb 19, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company that simplifies complex work, today announced that Stuart Miller will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after serving in the role for the past seven years.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: WSP's Carbon Zero Appraisal Framework

Feb 19, 2021 9:00 AM ET

WSP’s Carbon Zero Appraisal Framework provides a proportionate and transparent process for assessing scheme and program emissions throughout the project lifecycle, alongside the resilience of new infrastructure to climate change effects.

Health & Healthcare

Bristol-Myers Squibb Germany Colleague Joins the COVID-19 Fight

Feb 19, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Munich, Germany, people from all over the world gathered at the Theresienwiese for the world famous Oktoberfest. Today, the massive tent for the crowds is there for another purpose – COVID testing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron's “100 Most Sustainable Companies” for 2021

Feb 19, 2021 8:55 AM ET

Following the release of its 2030 ambitions last year to halve its environmental impact, Kimberly-Clark improved its ranking to 34th on Barron’s 2021 list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pure Strategies Launches New Self-Assessment Tool to Help Companies Set Science Based Targets for Nature

Feb 19, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Pure Strategies today announced the launch of a new self-assessment tool designed to help companies start in building a strong commitment to protecting and restoring nature – including water, land, biodiversity, and oceans.

Events, Media & Communications

Cryptocurrency Donations Are on the Rise As Bitcoins Price Continues to Surge

Feb 18, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Register Now! Join America's Charities and The Giving Block for a webinar on March 2 at 3pm ET to learn how cryptocurrency works and why you should add it to your nonprofit's fundraising mix to diversify your revenue stream.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi North America's Cloquet Mill Awarded Local Training Grant

Feb 18, 2021 4:50 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces 10.1 Billion USD Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility

Feb 18, 2021 4:40 PM ET

Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced the successful signing of a new 10.1 billion USD Sustainability Linked Loan Revolving Credit Facility (“SLL RCF”), which replaces its existing 9.0 billion USD Revolving Credit Facility.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Citizen's 2021 Curtis Fellowship: Everything You Need to Know

Feb 18, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Learning leadership skills, embracing the power of community action, and experiencing new cultures — these are just a few things Curtis Fellows have benefited from in years past.

Health & Healthcare

How Has History Shaped the Black Community's View of Vaccines?

Feb 18, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Vaccine hesitancy among the Black community is connected not only to racism in the health care system seen today, but steeped in historical discrimination and exploitation Without addressing this, the world will not successfully achieve the United Nations’ Global Goal 3 on good health and well-being for all.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner to Associates: 'A Memorable Year...and an Investment in You'

Feb 18, 2021 4:10 PM ET

We’ll be raising pay for our store associates in digital and stocking workgroups. 425,000 store associates in these frontline roles will receive a raise, with starting rates moving to $13 – $19 per hour, based on the store’s location and market.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Industrial: Our Approach to Sustainability

Feb 18, 2021 4:00 PM ET

We are honored to be included in this year’s #2021SPGlobalYearbook and to have received a Gold Class Distinction. Learn more about our approach to sustainability on our corporate website.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leading With Love: An Inspiration to Those Facing Hardship

Feb 18, 2021 3:45 PM ET

After a year of unimaginable loss, Kari Harbath managed to carry on with life and the care of her daughter. She’s sharing her experience to serve as an inspiration to others facing hardship.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Two World-Leading Impact and Sustainability Funds Invest in Benevity, Accelerating the Movement to Drive Corporate Purpose

Feb 18, 2021 3:40 PM ET

The Rise Fund and Generation Investment Management join Hg as strategic co-investors in Benevity to elevate support for delivering and measuring ESG impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Support World Food Programme Relief Efforts in Guatemala

Feb 18, 2021 3:30 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition, announced the allocation of more than $333,000 to World Food Program USA in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s emergency response efforts in Guatemala.

Environment

VF Corporation Allocates Green Bond Net Proceeds to Advance Ambitious Science Based Targets

Feb 18, 2021 3:30 PM ET

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced it has fully allocated the net proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued last year, which totaled approximately €493 million.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Ranked #22 on Barron's Most Sustainable Companies List

Feb 18, 2021 2:35 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) has been ranked #22 out of 1,000 companies evaluated by Barron’s for its 2021 list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S.-based Companies

Innovation & Technology

Durkan Launches Taking Odds, PDI Carpet Tiles for Casinos and Gaming Centers

Feb 18, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Durkan, the hospitality brand of Mohawk Group, has launched Taking Odds, a Precision Dye Injection (PDI) carpet tile collection aimed at enhancing hospitality interiors.

Health & Healthcare

Preparing to Fight a “Silent Killer”

Feb 18, 2021 2:15 PM ET

An estimated 1 in 2 American adults suffer from hypertension. Medtronic is committed to finding a safe and effective device-related approach to help fight high blood pressure.