ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

National Grid Transitions to Regional Focus and Appoints Key Leaders

Dec 3, 2020 12:35 PM ET

National Grid US President Badar Khan today announced the company’s transition to a deeply local model for its US business. The announcement includes the expansion of New England and New York leadership roles and a new Chief Customer Officer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How To Foster Professional Development And Community For Remote Teams

Dec 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Now that we’ve moved past the crisis mode and have settled into remote work, marketing leaders need to focus on engagement and development of team members’ careers remotely.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In with Jeff Wooster | A Conversation with The Kraft Heinz Company

Dec 3, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Newly Funded MBA Initiative Paves the Way for Women in Challenging Circumstances to Become Female Leaders of the Future

Dec 3, 2020 11:15 AM ET

3 December 2020, London: The UK chapter of Omniwomen+Allies, Omnicom’s global initiative committed to increasing the number, seniority and influence of women in its leadership roles, today confirms details of its sponsored MBA programme, Future3, with long-standing partner, Theirworld, the global charity committed to ending the global education crisis, and Edinburgh Business School, the graduate school of business of Heriot-Watt University.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday 3rd Place Winner and $2,500 Grant Recipient : The Arc Gateway - Pensacola, FL

Dec 3, 2020 11:15 AM ET

When asked to think of a local organization that is dedicated to helping people, one name immediately came to mind – The Arc Gateway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Climate Finance? Why Now?

Dec 3, 2020 11:05 AM ET

“Why climate finance,” you might ask? In 25 years of reporting on sustainable business, I have become fascinated by the pivotal relationship between capital and innovative solutions to climate-related issues.

Media & Communications

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 20

Dec 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 20 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | A Small Business With a Big Appetite and a Five-Star Distribution Partner

Dec 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Our son Harry was 3 years old when one bite of a cookie containing nuts sent him to the hospital with anaphylactic shock. It was a terrifying way to learn that Harry — like many other children — has a life-threatening allergy to nuts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taylor, MI Veteran Chosen for Full Roof Replacement After Losing His Job

Dec 3, 2020 10:45 AM ET

A Taylor, MI veteran remains thankful after more than a dozen people chipped in to replace his entire roof and fully upgrade his house to city code.

Environment

A 4-Step Guide to Starting a Career in Sustainability for Undergraduates

Dec 3, 2020 10:35 AM ET

By now you’ve probably noticed that there aren’t too many jobs out there with the words “entry level” and “sustainability” in the title, huh? Don’t get too mad at COVID, it’s not the pandemic’s fault (although it certainly isn’t helping).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Annual Disaster Giving Program

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Today, the American Red Cross is recognizing Truist Foundation, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) with an annual grant of $1 million.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thank You to Our Global Nonprofit Partners Fighting COVID-19

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Stanley Black & Decker has created a COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help our communities around the world combat the effects of the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial in Spain Values Diversity in its Production Line Workforce

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

CNH Industrial was the first company in Spain to integrate people with cognitive impairments into an industrial production line. Colleagues work side by side to produce heavy duty trucks and this full integration has numerous benefits in terms...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $1 Million Commitment to Per Scholas to Combat the Tech Opportunity Gap Across the U.S.

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

At a time when millions of Americans have been laid off or furloughed due to COVID-related circumstances, this partnership will help Per Scholas keep up with growing demand for its programs and train individuals for promising careers in technology.

Energy

Alabama Power Chooses Mitsubishi Power JAC Gas Turbine Power Island Combined With Black & Veatch EPC Experience for Plant Barry

Dec 3, 2020 9:50 AM ET

Alabama Power has selected a Mitsubishi Power JAC power island with advanced technology for a new unit at its James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant in Mobile County to help meet future reliability needs for customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Gratitude to Generosity

Dec 3, 2020 9:45 AM ET

It just takes a few minutes of kindness from each of us — and maybe some encouragement to our family, friends and coworkers too. Let’s #CaptureKindness together!

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada Launches a Set of Tools Designed to Advance Gender Equality in the Private Sector at the Business for Gender Equality Virtual Forum With Leaders, Advocates, and Change-makers

Dec 3, 2020 9:00 AM ET

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada welcomed leaders, advocates, and change-makers at the Business for Gender Equality virtual forum.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Booz Allen San Diego Is “Powering the Promise” of Girls in Cybersecurity

Dec 3, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Not only is demand growing in this still-overwhelmingly male field, educators and cyber professionals agree that cybersecurity training is essential to keep safe online, according to the National Initiative for Cyber Education.

Media & Communications

Focusing on Regenerative Agriculture and Moving to Renewable Electricity, Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Dec 3, 2020 7:45 AM ET

Nestle is taking measures to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 – even as the company grows.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2020 Impact Report - Press Release

Dec 2, 2020 6:30 PM ET

WCIF is uniquely suited to offer an alternative. It invests in companies that provide tools that enable brands, retailers, and suppliers to source responsibly and which workers can use to their own benefit. Corporations and suppliers are the primary customers for these tools, but the ultimate beneficiaries of the Fund’s investments will be the millions of vulnerable workers at the bottom of global supply chains, and their families.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bank to Present at Emerge Conference, Inclusion and Advocacy: Closing the Wealth Gap

Dec 2, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The organizations will discuss their efforts to remove barriers to equity, and how Fifth Third is working to close the income gap through innovative financial empowerment tools to improve financial health for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

HACR Supports Nasdaq Board Diversity Filing With SEC

Dec 2, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) endorses yesterday’s filing by Nasdaq proposing that all listed companies report full and consistent diversity statistics related to its board of directors

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Celebrates the Potential of Difference During Diversity Week

Dec 2, 2020 3:00 PM ET

In order to focus on and expand the perspectives of diversity and foster a culture of inclusion, CNH Industrial held a week dedicated to Diversity at all of its facilities in Brazil and Argentina.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program to Create Pathways to Bay Area Homeownership

Dec 2, 2020 2:35 PM ET

In the Bay Area, more than four in 10 renters pay over 30% of their income on housing. Additionally, nearly 25% of renters are severely cost-burdened, paying over half of their income on housing

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Costa Rica Among Top Employers for Young Professionals

Dec 2, 2020 1:55 PM ET

In its first year of participation, Bacardi in Costa Rica comes in #2 as “Best Companies for Young Professionals” as announced by Best Place to Employers for Youth (EFY) and a study conducted by FirstJob.