ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Helps Put an End to Food Waste by Supporting Feeding America's MealConnect Program

Oct 27, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Mary Jane Melendez, Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at General Mills collaborates with Feeding America on the Dr. Oz Show to raise awareness of food waste/loss and MealConnect as a smart and easy solution to food waste and hunger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Endorses Canadian Coalition for Good Governance's Stewardship Principles

Oct 27, 2020 11:00 AM ET

"As a founding member of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG), Franklin Templeton’s endorsement of the Stewardship Principles is a reflection of our company’s corporate commitment to integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors into the investment process across our Canadian and global strategies,” said Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada and CCGG board member.

Social Impact & Volunteering

COVID-19 Offers the Healthcare Sector an Opportunity to Address Racial Disparities — and Reclaim Trust

Oct 27, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for the healthcare sector to address longstanding racial disparities and begin to rebuild trust in historically underserved communities, experts say.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ørsted Wins Denmark's Most Prestigious Sustainability Award

Oct 27, 2020 10:45 AM ET

For the first time ever, Ørsted has won the annual CSR Prize that recognises best practices in sustainability reporting among Denmark’s biggest companies.

Education

Empowering Students to Use Data to Understand Election Trends

Oct 27, 2020 10:35 AM ET

COVID-19. Climate crisis. Economic inequality. Racial justice. Immigration. These are just a few of the topics most important to voters in the United States leading up to the 2020 presidential election, according to the Pew Research Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

After Decades Of Deposits, It's Time For Withdrawals From The Bank Of Corporate Culture

Oct 27, 2020 10:35 AM ET

The public health crisis, economic downturn, a surge of racial tensions…2020 has been crisis upon crisis. Nothing this year is going according to last year’s expectations

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Reports on Its Commitment to Sustainability

Oct 27, 2020 10:30 AM ET

T. Rowe Price has released its first Sustainability Report, which builds on the foundation of years of Corporate Responsibility Reporting. The report specifically addresses the firm’s initiatives to promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Nanomik Biotechnology Protects Crops From Fungi Using Biomimetic Principles

Oct 27, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Nanomik Biotechnology protects crops from fungi by controlling the release of plant defense molecules found throughout nature.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows 34% Reduction in Dengue, Zika Transmission With Innovative SC Johnson Spatial Repellent

Oct 27, 2020 10:10 AM ET

A spatial repellent product designed by SC Johnson could reduce dengue and Zika infections by an estimated 34%, according to new research released by the University of Notre Dame.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Acre Helps World's First Climate Positive Sports and Entertainment Property Find a Director of Purpose and Impact

Oct 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E23: Chris Tyson, Build Baton Rouge

Oct 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Chris Tyson, President & CEO of Build Baton Rouge, shares about the redevelopment authority’s mission to bring together people and resources to promote equitable investment, innovative development, and thriving communities across Baton Rouge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Resiliency through Pro Bono: A Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Project Guide

Oct 27, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Following the COVID-19 outbreak we surveyed nonprofits about their immediate needs. In Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono, we dig into insights from this survey and identify the types of pro bono that can support nonprofit efforts to bounce back.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Big Spoon Roasters Is Now Non-GMO Verified

Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Big Spoon Roasters announces the attainment of Non-GMO Project verification for its lines of nut butters and snack bars.

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen and Special Olympics of Virginia: Pulling Together for Disability Awareness Month

Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Booz Allen has been a proud sponsor of Special Olympics of Virginia (SOVA) for more than a decade, and for the past several years has joined teams across the region at the organization’s annual Dulles Plane Pull.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Collaboration Drives Recovery From Historic Wildfires

Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

With the launch of our Wildfire Restoration Collaborative, eight of our corporate partners — AT&T, Facebook, FedEx, HP, Mary Kay, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Target — committed to help the Foundation drive action around wildfire recovery.

Environment

UPS Infographic | Reducing Our Impact in the Skies

Oct 27, 2020 8:50 AM ET

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Power 50

Oct 26, 2020 7:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Max Talent”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech

Oct 26, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Valley Businesses Honored by SRP for Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Oct 26, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Today Salt River Project recognized ‘Champions of Energy Efficiency’ in the business community. Companies that go above and beyond to conserve and be more sustainable. SRP hosted its seventh annual Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards online.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers

Oct 26, 2020 5:35 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will...

Education

How Nutrition Education Supports Healthy Child Development

Oct 26, 2020 5:10 PM ET

The greatest burden of malnutrition is shouldered by children living in poor communities around the world. Studies show that poor nutrition causes nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five.

Environment

Putting Purpose into Action: Reducing Our Operational Footprint

Oct 26, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about how we're reducing our operational footprint in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LIXIL Employees to Receive PTO for Election Day

Oct 26, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Election day is only two weeks away and this year’s election has implications for all. Given this year’s unique challenges, we want to help our employees to exercise this most important freedom.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil & Gas

Oct 26, 2020 2:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will feature big-name keynote speakers such as Donna Brazile, Anne Chow, Tony Plana, Carly Fiorina and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Yarn-Spinning at Gildan

Oct 26, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Yarn spinning is the first step in transforming raw materials into garments.