ESG News from Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Lab Design Techniques to Accelerate COVID Test Processing

Jun 17, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Testing is a crucial component of our global response to COVID-19. The more people we can test for the virus, the better we can understand the threat we’re up against.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Highlighted by Indiana's YOU ARE CURRENT

Jun 17, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites announces its spotlight article by Indiana’s local news publication, YOU ARE CURRENT.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mohawk Reflects on 100 Years of Believing in Better and Showcases Steps Toward a Sustainable Future With 2019 Snapshot

Jun 17, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Mohawk Industries is debuting a 2019 Sustainability Snapshot to share the company’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable future through examples of company-wide progress during the past calendar year.

Diversity & Inclusion

CEOs Have an Opportunity to Do More Than “Speak Out”

Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Over the years, it has become increasingly common for CEOs to speak out publicly on social issues including and now, more than ever, that’s just what the public is demanding.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Northeast Businesses Can Prepare for an Uncertain Summer

Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Energy planning for summer always requires careful analysis. This year, COVID-19 adds a new wrinkle, making planning even more complex.

Diversity & Inclusion

Resolution of the IOC Executive Board With Regard to Racism and Inclusion

Jun 17, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The IOC stands for non-discrimination as one of the founding pillars of the Olympic Movement, which is reflected in the Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principle 6:

Health & Healthcare

Domtar Personal Care Helps Reimagine Active Aging After COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Senior adults, as well as their families, advocates and caregivers, are looking for ways to live healthy, active lives during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Supports the Canadian Edition of WiSE24: Women's Startup Lab's Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs

Jun 17, 2020 11:25 AM ET

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its involvement in the Montreal edition of WiSE24, Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Scotiabank, Roynat Capital and Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited.

Health & Healthcare

New Ecolab Program Delivers Comprehensive, Science-Based Solution for Clean and Safe Environments as Businesses Work to Regain Consumer Confidence

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Ecolab Inc. today launched the Ecolab Science Certified Program, which combines advanced chemistry with training and audit verification to deliver a high standard of cleanliness for public health and food safety required due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2020 TD Ready Challenge

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The TD Ready Challenge, an annual North American initiative which provides financial support to organizations tackling community issues, is now open and accepting applications until August 13, 2020.

Education

3 Strategies to Cultivate Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Key stakeholders like organizations and foundations often provide much-needed resources and support for young entrepreneurs, but it can be difficult for them to build the infrastructure necessary for comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: What Makes a Goal Good

Jun 17, 2020 10:30 AM ET

If a company doesn’t know how to accomplish a sustainability goal, then that’s a good thing! The uncertainty and stress that is induced by a stretch-goal invites creativity, innovation, and growth.

Environment

Whole Kids Foundation Celebrates June's National Pollinator Month by Taking Kids Inside the Hive With Free Online Educational Activities

Jun 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

With June as National Pollinator Month, Whole Kids Foundation announced today the launch of the Give Bees a Chance campaign showcasing the vital role that bees play in our food system.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Jun 17, 2020 9:45 AM ET

In its annual Sustainability Report, released today, MetLife disclosed that the total value of the COVID-19 relief and support the company and MetLife Foundation have provided comes to more than a quarter of a billion dollars.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

Jun 17, 2020 9:30 AM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Focus 4

Jun 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Focus Four Injury Prevention Program (FOCUS 4) is a foundational component of our Health & Safety program. FOCUS 4 addresses the four types of hazards that most frequently result in injury to our employees. For Safety Month, we want to show how we are Safer and Stronger Together by ensuring everyone is aware of these hazards and can take the necessary precautions to avoid them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Launch Engage, the World’s First End-to-End Giving and CSR Solution That Tells the Complete Picture of Global Impact

Jun 16, 2020 8:55 PM ET

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Software Inc. (“SmartSimple”) today announced the launch of America’s Charities Engage, powered by SmartSimple (“Engage.”) Engage is the world’s first end-to-end giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) solution that tells the complete picture of an organization’s global impact – all on one platform.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

America's Charities and SmartSimple Launch Engage, the World's First End-to-End Giving and CSR Solution That Tells the Complete Picture of Global Impact

Jun 16, 2020 8:55 PM ET

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Software Inc. (“SmartSimple”) today announced the launch of America’s Charities Engage, powered by SmartSimple (“Engage”). Engage is an end-to-end giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) solution that tells the complete picture of an organization’s global impact and the world’s first to fully incorporate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the global blueprint for a better world.

Environment

Castle Redmond: Hope For Racial Justice

Jun 16, 2020 8:05 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Supreme Court Ruling Is Important Victory for LGBTQ Americans and Our LGBTQ Employees

Jun 16, 2020 5:20 PM ET

Nearly a year ago, Bloomberg LP joined with more than 200 companies and signed onto an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in a trio of cases, urging it to protect LGBTQ workers from discrimination on the basis of their sex

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's 2019 Circular Economy Highlights

Jun 16, 2020 4:45 PM ET

The responsible use of resources is central to our identity. Circularity is a model that offers efficiencies that build upon themselves; over the past year, circular principles helped us outpace our own expectations toward our sustainability progress.

Environment

Keysight's New Regenerative Power Supplies Reduce Cooling and Electricity Costs with an Eco-friendly Design

Jun 16, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, today announced it is expanding the company's RP7900 Series...

Events, Media & Communications

The National Diversity Council Announces Juneteenth Launch of the Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity in Solidarity With Communities Affected by Systemic Racism

Jun 16, 2020 4:35 PM ET

The National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity will launch on Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S. A special announcement will be made by National Diversity Council CEO from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Jun 16, 2020 4:05 PM ET

The recognition demonstrates the continued commitment of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill to being good corporate stewards and showing progress through ongoing public reporting and disclosure.

Events, Media & Communications

Transforming Corporate Finance, Accounting, Decision Making and Reporting through ESG Innovation

Jun 16, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Sustainable Brands ® (SB) and SOCAP Global (SOCAP) today jointly announce the formation of a partnership to bring to market Integrate 2020, the evolution of SB’s New Metrics conference, now in its 8th year.