ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Philippines: 15 Brands Pass Lead Safe Paint® Certification

Oct 29, 2020 6:15 PM ET

Fifteen architectural and industrial paint brands comprising a total of 1,395 paint products manufactured by three paint companies in the Philippines have passed the third-party Lead Safe Paint® Certification program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Most of the World's Biggest Public Companies Support Climate Risk Disclosure

Oct 29, 2020 5:55 PM ET

A task force set up to improve the reporting of financial risks caused by climate change has seen support for its recommendations soar in the past year as demand grew from investors for more information on how a warming planet will affect business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

47 Benevity Clients Make 2021 Forbes JUST 100 List of America's Most JUST Companies

Oct 29, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Benevity announces that nearly half of the leaders named on the 2021 Forbes Just 100 Ranking – which recognizes “America’s Most JUST Companies” – use Benevity products and services to power their corporate purpose programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Holland Supports Women in Agribusiness Across Brazil

Oct 29, 2020 5:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture is firmly committed to supporting and promoting women’s role in agribusiness.

Diversity & Inclusion

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Launches First-of-its-Kind, Standard-Setting Certification to Drive Action and Accountability on Black Equity in Corporate America

Oct 29, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Global Pro Bono

Oct 29, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Celebrates 'Energy Star Day' with Efficiency Upgrades for Deserving Families

Oct 29, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Commemorating “ENERGY STAR® Day” 2020, LG Electronics USA joined forces with Lowe’s and Rebuilding Together to help local families “save today, save tomorrow and save for good” with energy efficiency upgrades using ENERGY STAR certified LG home appliances.

Media & Communications

US Banks & Climate Change - What's the Exposure to Climate Risk

Oct 29, 2020 4:25 PM ET

Energy

Sun Shines Bright in Alliant Energy's Iowa Clean Energy Blueprint

Oct 29, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Today, Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) introduces the Clean Energy Blueprint for Iowa, a path for accelerating their transition to cleaner energy for customers

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VF Welcomes New Crew of Associates...Robots

Oct 29, 2020 3:30 PM ET

The bots, manufactured by Locus Robotics, create an ergonomic workspace and help support associates by increasing social distancing in response to COVID-19.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3M Launches Health Care Virtual Pro Bono Program

Oct 29, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Global Voices Consider the Future of Pro Bono

Oct 29, 2020 3:05 PM ET

To help celebrate Pro Bono Week 2020, PYXERA Global is bringing together our global colleagues to share key takeaways from the 2020 virtual Pro Bono Network´s Regional Summits held in Latin America and the Asia Pacific in partnership with the Global Pro Bono Network and the support of the BMW Foundation in Germany.

Health & Healthcare

Putting Purpose into Action: Global Healthcare Access

Oct 29, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about our efforts to increase global healthcare access in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Energy

Nestlé Purina Partners with National Grid for Advanced LED Lighting Upgrades, Demonstrating Company's Commitment to Western New York

Oct 29, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business as “Usual”?

Oct 29, 2020 2:30 PM ET

The reality is that we are no longer functioning in the old business-as-usual environment. The pandemic sparked the end of that era, and our “usual” has reached a state of constant evolution.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Study Reveals That Healthcare Remains Top of the List When It Comes to Impact Investing

Oct 29, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Against the backdrop of a pandemic, healthcare continues to be front and center as the cause that aligns most with personal values or priorities when making an impact investment, according to a new survey by global asset manager American Century Investments. Study results showcasing responses from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, examined generational and gender-based attitudes toward impact investing and/or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Employees Named National Drivers of the Year, Operator of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Sewing at Gildan

Oct 29, 2020 2:00 PM ET

After fabric has been cut and prepared during step two of Gildan’s t-shirt-making process, it moves to step three: Sewing.

Research, Reports & Publications

Third TCFD Status Report Shows Progress & Highlights Need for Greater Climate Related Disclosures and Transparency

Oct 29, 2020 1:50 PM ET

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), published its 2020 Status Report today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Social Investments Continue to Rise, With Average Giving Up 7% in Last Three Years, Industry-Leading Report Finds

Oct 29, 2020 1:45 PM ET

As the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, in partnership with companies, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) found in its annual Giving in NumbersTM: 2020 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet growing societal needs around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Can a Clean Electricity Standard Rival the Efficiency of a Carbon Price?

Oct 29, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Lots of the best minds in energy are in hyperdrive these days thinking about what a low-carbon grid looks like and how to get there. In a timely contribution to the field, E3 is out today with a major study of that question, as seen through the lens of PJM, one of the largest electricity markets in North America.

Events, Media & Communications

Sticking With Chemistry: Dow Celebrates National Chemistry Week

Oct 29, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We're joining The American Chemical Society for National Chemistry Week and celebrating how "Sticking with Chemistry" changes the world.

Sustainable Development Goals

ON Semiconductor Furthers Progress Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the Bending Bamboo Program in Vietnam

Oct 29, 2020 12:55 PM ET

As signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and a dedicated company committed to helping achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ON Semiconductor continuously looks for new opportunities to address pressing social and environmental issues.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Ski Patrol and Subaru Celebrate 25th Year of Partnership

Oct 29, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) today announced they have renewed their partnership for another two years. Subaru is the official vehicle of the National Ski Patrol and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP USA Projects Recognized in America’s Transportation Awards Top 12

Oct 29, 2020 12:30 PM ET

WSP USA had 11 projects receive regional recognition by the America’s Transportation Awards. Four projects are among 12 finalists “credited with making travel across America safer, better, and more accessible to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.”