ESG News from Leading Brands

Environment

JBS Makes Global Commitment to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040

Mar 23, 2021 7:45 PM ET

JBS, one of the world’s leading food companies, today announced a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.

Green Infrastructure

The Nature Conservancy Goes Carbon Neutral at Uplands Farm

Mar 23, 2021 6:00 PM ET

The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce its move toward 100% renewable energy at Uplands Farm Sanctuary, the 97-acre nature preserve that also serves as one of the organization’s Long Island offices.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Solidarity With Our Asian-American and Pacific Islander Employees

Mar 23, 2021 5:20 PM ET

"We stand in solidarity with our Asian-American and Pacific Islander employees. The recent attacks in Atlanta and the Bay Area are deplorable, and we condemn racism of any kind."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The CNH Industrial Foundation Supports Community Hit by Winter Storm

Mar 23, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation is committed to supporting disaster relief initiatives. The community of Greenville, TX, which is home to a CNH Industrial parts distribution center, was greatly impacted by the recent winter storm.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Save the Children Partners with the ON Semiconductor Foundation

Mar 23, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Children in the remote town of Villareal in Samar face severe malnutrition and are at risk of being infected with life-threatening diseases, including COVID-19, amid difficulties in getting access to clean water and toilets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Awards Berry College $250,000 Grant for Animal Science

Mar 23, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Berry College’s new state-of-the-art animal science building is scheduled to be completed this summer. This building is made possible by generous partners, including the Truist Foundation, which recently gave Berry a $250,000 grant.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council's Tech Inclusion Conference Announces Top 100 Diverse Leaders in Tech

Mar 23, 2021 3:30 PM ET

The National Diversity Council is hosting the 2021 Inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference taking place Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25. This year's theme is “Inclusion Leads to Innovation.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council's Tech Inclusion Conference Announces Top Diversity Officers in Tech

Mar 23, 2021 3:30 PM ET

The National Diversity Council is hosting the 2021 Inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference taking place Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25. This year's theme is “Inclusion Leads to Innovation.”

Innovation & Technology

Students Deliver Mobility Solutions for the Fifth Annual Goodyear Innovation Challenge

Mar 23, 2021 3:15 PM ET

This year’s Goodyear Innovation Challenge featured a record number of student proposals that addressed current mobility challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council's Tech Inclusion Conference Announces Top 100 Women in Tech

Mar 23, 2021 3:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council is hosting the 2021 Inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference taking place Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25. This year's theme is “Inclusion Leads to Innovation.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council's Tech Inclusion Conference Announces Top 100 Chief Information Officers

Mar 23, 2021 3:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council is hosting the 2021 Inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference taking place Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25. This year's theme is “Inclusion Leads to Innovation.”

Environment

Valuing Clean Water — a Story of Inspiration from Honduras

Mar 23, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Imagine what life would be like if clean water was not readily available. How would you shower, wash your dishes and rehydrate your body? These simple, everyday tasks are hard to accomplish without access to clean water.

Green Infrastructure

White House Senior Director of Building Emissions to Keynote Living Future 2021 on Earth Day

Mar 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Mark Chambers, Senior Director for Building Emissions at the White House Council on Environmental Quality will keynote Living Future 2021 on Earth Day, April 22.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VF Corporation Worker & Community Development Program Supports Workers Beyond the Factory Walls

Mar 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

VF’s extended supply chain supports the livelihood of more than six million people as part of the company’s commitment to enhance the ability of its workers to live their most fulfilling lives.

Environment

Scotts Expands Commitment to Long Island Water Quality with Turf Builder Long Island Lawn Food Designed to Help Local Residents Protect Water

Mar 23, 2021 1:30 PM ET

In an effort to help residents do their part to address the issue, today Scotts® introduced Turf Builder® Long Island Lawn Food, an innovation aimed at helping residents care for their lawns sustainably while protecting local water quality.

Environment

The Value of Water: What Does Water Mean to You?

Mar 23, 2021 1:25 PM ET

To celebrate World Water Day and inspire an on-going conversation about the importance of protecting water, we've asked our co-workers and partners a very important question - what does water mean to you?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Builds on Longstanding Commitment to Olympic and Paralympic Movement With Team USA Partnership and New LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Founding Partnership

Mar 23, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines Names Laysha Ward to Board of Directors

Mar 23, 2021 12:35 PM ET

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced recently that Laysha Ward is joining its Board of Directors.

Education

Empowering Every Student through Computational Thinking

Mar 23, 2021 12:20 PM ET

One of the things I love most about being an educator is having the opportunity to learn something new from my students each and every day.

Environment

120-foot Tower Aims to Support Restoration of Longleaf Pine by Taking Carbon and Water Cycling Quantification Efforts to New Heights

Mar 23, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Researchers from Clemson University are using a 120-foot research tower to study the role of longleaf pines in carbon and water cycling in South Carolina.

Health & Healthcare

Global Food Safety Initiative Starts New Chapter as CEO-led Coalition of Action

Mar 23, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) today announced that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition) is starting a new chapter as the CGF’s Coalition of Action on Food Safety.

Energy

WSP USA to Help Solano County, California Transition to Zero-emission Buses

Mar 23, 2021 11:45 AM ET

The zero-emission bus (ZEB) business at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been selected to provide services on two major projects for the Solano Transportation Authority (STA).

Media & Communications

Federal Policymakers & Regulators Embrace or Reject ESG / Sustainability Factors - a Complicated Story of To & Fro

Mar 23, 2021 11:40 AM ET

Federal policymaking and regulation with respect to investor risk and opportunity is a complicated story played out over almost a century.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Announces Recipients of $1.2 Million in Grants for Black, Woman-owned Businesses

Mar 23, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The initiative was a partnership between Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and was completely powered by Fifth Third as a part of a larger pledge to support small businesses during the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Conversation About Inclusion and Diversity With Glenn Williams

Mar 23, 2021 11:30 AM ET