ESG News from Leading Brands

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Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

Education | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
Black & Veatch

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Desalination Plant of the Year 2021: Black & Veatch Is Client's Technical Advisor

The Global Water Awards’ Desalination Plant of the Year 2021 has been presented to a project drawing upon technical expertise from Black & Veatch.

Sea Change Radio

Environment

Who Speaks for the Water?

In the film adaptation of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, the unscrupulous Aloysius O’Hare sells oxygen. The audience is shocked and dismayed by this wanton comodification of a fundamental natural resource.

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Green Infrastructure

How Digitization Contributes to Global Water Sustainability Goals

Industries across the globe use water for fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, irrigating, cooling, and transporting products.

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Diversity & Inclusion

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Inclusive Communities Contribute to a Conscious Culture

At Cisco, we have 29 employee resource organizations (EROs) and networks that are part of what we call our “Inclusive Communities.” These employee groups support full-spectrum diversity and foster Cisco‘s Conscious Culture globally by providing opportunities for proximity, learning, and community impact.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes 2020 Report on Corporate Responsibility Outlines Expanded Sustainability Reporting, Energy Transition Ambitions

Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) has announced the release of its 2020 Report on Corporate Responsibility. The report provides an expanded view of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outlines its corporate strategy and commitments for a sustainable energy future.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Pride: Stanley Black & Decker Builds Success with Diversity

D&I is at the center of Stanley Black & Decker. It is a guiding passion of CEO Jim Loree, and the success is demonstrated by the number of organizations that have cited the company as an exceptional place to work.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Elects New Board Chair and Officers

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced the election of Ronald A. Homer, current vice chair and treasurer, to the role of chairman at a special meeting of its board of directors held earlier today.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

siggi's Joins the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timeless Values, Life-Changing Progress

Despite the unprecedented challenges of the past year, we continued to meet the needs of patients and deliver positive results both for shareholders and the communities we serve.

Innovation & Technology

Putting People First in Healthcare

Human-centered design is flourishing at Medtronic, where cross-functional teams are working together to create better, more inclusive experiences for both patients and clinicians alike.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Allyship to Continually Evolve Our Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

Continuing our celebration of allyship this Pride month, hear about our commitment to continuously evolve as a company to ensure our culture is diverse and inclusive.

Innovation & Technology

Latest Pipeline Monitoring Technology Is Officially Out of This World

Enbridge’s most powerful hyperspectral imaging satellite, Aurora, will be aboard the SpaceX Transporter-2 craft scheduled to leave the launching pad today, 6/30, at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Base.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PayPal Commits Over $100 Million to Advance Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced a more than $100 million commitment to advance financial inclusion and economic empowerment for women and girls around the world over the next five years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits $375,000 to Combat Veteran Homelessness in Baltimore

The Home Depot Foundation announced its commitment of $375,000 to create additional housing for those experiencing and at-risk of homelessness in Baltimore in partnership with Project PLASE and Beacon Communities LLC.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Concerns about Office Cleanliness and Hygiene Measures Weigh on American Workers as Many Begin Returning to the Office

Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, today announced the results of its “Return to Workplace” survey, conducted online on its behalf by The Harris Poll to better understand the hygiene issues that are of greatest concern to employees

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Diversity & Inclusion

NortonLifeLock's LGBTQ+ Leaders Inspire Education and Inclusion

NortonLifeLock hosted our first Virtual PRIDE Parade, which included conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders from inside and outside the company, and recently completed two important grants to Out & Equal and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

DesignFWD Podcast Episode 01: Innovation in the Design World

Welcome to DesignFWD, a podcast series presented by Mohawk Group, where we discuss innovations in design, performance, and sustainability that positively impact the built environment.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Mastercard Empowers Consumers to Choose a Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards

Mastercard unveils a new badge to identify cards made more sustainably from recyclable, recycled, bio-sourced, chlorine-free, degradable or ocean plastics.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTQ+ Employees Doesn't End With Pride Month

While Pride Month may be drawing to a close, we will continue to foster an inclusive culture for all employees where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Laverne Cox: “When We Understand the Story, We Can Begin to Write a Different Ending”

The award‑winning actress, producer and equal rights advocate joined T‑Mobile’s latest Talking with Trailblazers event in celebration of Pride month to discuss the realities of the current transgender experience.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Filmmaker Competition Shines Light on Small Business Ingenuity to Reimagine Local High Streets

We are collaborating with Pollinate, a global fintech that partners with banks to help business customers succeed and grow, who is launching an international crowdsourced filmmaker competition called “Ingenious” to share these stories of resilience.

Sustainable Development Goals

Incorporating Sustainability in Everything That We Do

By incorporating sustainability in everything that we do and focusing on our commitments, we believe we will deliver on our purpose to create a positive impact today and for future generations.

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Green Infrastructure

FedEx Upcycles Retired Planes to Fire and Rescue Department at Madrid Airport

Upcycling can take many forms, including upcycling planes. As part of our sustainability programme we’ve donated our retired aircraft to the fire and rescue department at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named By Seramount As One Of The Best Companies For Multicultural Women

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)—an honor recognizing companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United States.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAMBAZON Renews Commitment to Alleviating Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation

Sambazon has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation. As a repeat annual donor, Sambazon has donated $360,975 to fund 8,000 microloans and create 43,900 opportunities for entrepreneurs and their families to live a better life.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Building a Sustainable Future | Circular Economy
    Our economy can work in harmony with our society and the environment. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are reimagining design and construction to...

  2. Responsible Investing
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  3. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...

  4. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  5. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...

  6. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  7. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.

  8. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  10. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...

  11. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  13. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...

  14. BeyondPFAS by Veolia
    PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found everywhere in our environment. Some of them are a pressing environmental and public health...

  15. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...