ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Companies Take on Final Patriotic Push for Voting

Oct 30, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Throughout this year, we’ve reported on how brands have launched unique campaigns to reinforce the importance of voting. With only a few more days left until the U.S. election and early voting lines getting so long that there have been dance parties, companies are not losing steam. Here we examine how brands are still motivating, rewarding and helping voters get over the voting finish line.

Environment

LIXIL Takes a Step Forward in the Responsible Use of Resources Establishing its Global Plastic Action Statement

Oct 30, 2020 4:05 PM ET

“As part of LIXIL’s contribution to a circular economy, we aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through the implementation of environmentally friendly business processes, and innovation in its products and services.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cummins Launches National Initiative to Improve Racial Equity

Oct 30, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the launch of Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE). CARE is another step forward in Cummins’ intent to take a leading role in undoing systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Meaningful Difference for Cancer Patients and Loved Ones

Oct 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Alkermes employee, Shannon Nguyen, reflects on how tragically losing both her mother and a friend to cancer motivates her work in oncology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy' Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Airs on CBS

Oct 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The special will also be available to watch tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9PM ET on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV App, NowThis, YouTube, Twitter, TIDAL and Facebook.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Goes Pink in Celebration of 19 Years Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer With Susan G. Komen

Oct 30, 2020 2:50 PM ET

This month, employees across the Mohawk organization throughout the U.S. took the opportunity to “Pink Out” in support of the company’s corporate sponsorship with Susan G. Komen® as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Green Infrastructure

“Ask the Expert” Q&A With CTIA's Michelle James on Their New Smart Cities Playbook

Oct 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Our Income Went to Zero': How One Business Owner Is Pulling Through the Pandemic

Oct 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

COVID-19 has been detrimental for many small business owners, but nonprofits like LiftFund are stepping up to help as many as they can.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Johnson & Johnson Is Helping Over 40,000 Employees Exercise Their Ability to Vote in a Pandemic

Oct 30, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In an unprecedented year, you need to think of unprecedented ways to help your workforce feel supported—including on Election Day. The company's Chief Human Resources Officer shares why employees can take paid time off to vote this November.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stanley Black & Decker is Striving for Gender Parity

Oct 30, 2020 12:05 PM ET

"Striving for gender parity is more than a business mandate, it serves as a steward of the company culture." Joe Simms, Vice President of Human Resources at Stanley Black & Decker, explains why he stands for #EqualEverywhere

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Liby and Dow Introduce China's First Fully Recyclable Laundry Packaging

Oct 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The country’s recent acceleration in achieving a green and sustainable environment has changed the way it tackles plastic waste, and this collaboration is a significant step in improving the recyclability and sustainability quotient in the packaging of laundry products for millions of households

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Benefit Community Partners

Oct 30, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions have teamed up again to ensure first downs at Ford Field this season stretch further than 10 yards. Each Lions first down gained this season at Ford Field will translate to $100 that will aid one of eight selected community partners through the Comerica Bank Lions First Down partnership.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Engine for Change: How Sandra Odendahl Is Mobilizing Social Impact and Inclusion for Every Future

Oct 30, 2020 11:10 AM ET

As Scotiabank’s Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, Sandra Odendahl thinks about that question a lot. She is constantly evaluating how the bank is embedding good environmental and community practices into its business and operations.

Education

Using Human-Centered Strategies to Adapt Science Lessons for Remote Learning

Oct 30, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Kids learn by doing. So what does that mean for science instruction in the age of Covid-19, when many schools are closed and children are learning from home?

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price's Associates Provide Pro Bono Service to Help Create Positive Change in Their Communities

Oct 30, 2020 10:30 AM ET

T. Rowe Price associates put their expertise to work not only for the firm, but for nonprofits supporting the community and driving positive change within it.

Innovation & Technology

Seeking the top Nature-Inspired Startup for the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

Oct 30, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Applications are now open for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup, and applications are due November 20, 2020.

Education

Connecting Students to the Real-World of Substance Misuse Prevention by Uniting Educators and Pharmacists

Oct 30, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic, families and communities across the United States still battle another challenge: substance misuse.

Media & Communications

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 17

Oct 30, 2020 10:05 AM ET

In this episode, Land Betterment’s President, Kirk Taylor, discusses how to identify and engage stakeholders. Listening to what stakeholders want will enable a business to make decisions beyond the bottom line to advance long term success.

Energy

Cummins-Powered Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains Moving Down the Track to Austria

Oct 30, 2020 10:00 AM ET

With hydrogen power, there's a whole universe of possibilities. As the world looks to decarbonize, Cummins is investing in clean forms of energy, including fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

People of Pro Bono: How Jessica Nelson Made a Difference in a Challenging Year

Oct 30, 2020 9:55 AM ET

This year the sudden pivot to virtual work paired with waves of layoffs and furloughs left many skilled professionals with new-found time at home—time they wanted to donate to the nonprofits working to heal and rebuild our communities. After being laid off due to COVID-19, PR Director Jessica Nelson did just that by connecting with Harlem Film House through Taproot Plus.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Two Deaf Booz Allen Employees Deal with Challenges on the Job and During COVID-19

Oct 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Lead Scientist Chris Khanoyan and Lead Associate Dan Hamilton - both deaf/hard-of-hearing employees - recently joined Booz Allen’s Global Disability Business Resource Group (BRG) virtually for a panel discussion recognizing the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Distribution at Gildan

Oct 30, 2020 9:00 AM ET

After t-shirts have been sewn and inspected for quality during step three, they are finally ready to be packaged and distributed.

Health & Healthcare

Contact Tracing With Prophylactic Treatment Could Near-Eliminate Leprosy in a Single Generation, New Research Suggests

Oct 30, 2020 6:00 AM ET

New results from the largest ever research program on combining contact tracing with prophylactic treatment indicate this approach could massively reduce the global burden of leprosy.

Energy

Black & Veatch: Decarbonization Driving Repowering of the Power Industry

Oct 29, 2020 6:30 PM ET

The global power industry is in a state of transformation and needs to accelerate the path to net zero as many companies, communities and stakeholders forge ahead with commitments to lower carbon emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ford Motor Company to Receive World Environment Center's 2020 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

Oct 29, 2020 6:15 PM ET