ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

Renewable Energy in Real Estate: Data Centers Lead the Way

Jul 15, 2020 10:05 AM ET

The energy needs of our data has increased exponentially as our music, our movies, and more of our lives has moved into the "cloud". It actually resides in buildings we call data centers, which have a large and growing carbon footprint.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual BSR Conference 2020 Is Here

Jul 15, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Registration for the BSR Conference 2020, taking place virtually October 20-23, is open.

Environment

Watch: Land Betterment Launches $75 million Impact Note Offering

Jul 15, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, recently discuss the launch of their impact notes (or the “Notes”).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecolab's 2030 Impact Goals Advance Sustainable and Productive Operations to Help Industry Achieve Greater Purpose

Jul 15, 2020 9:05 AM ET

To help companies sustainably address growing demand, Ecolab Inc. has launched ambitious 2030 Impact Goals to significantly increase the company’s positive impact within its own operations and through its work with customers.

Education

Promoting Gender Equality in Bangladesh: Gildan's Partnership with Room to Read to Improve Girls' Education and Literacy

Jul 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In Bangladesh, there is a distinct disparity between girls and boys in the school system, which is why Gildan has leveraged its resources to support an important initiative that aims to help Bangladeshi girls get the education they need

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Lands Top-20 Spot on IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT List

Jul 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Ranked No. 17 among large organizations, Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., announced today that it has been named to the 2020 Best Places to Work in IT list by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld.

Environment

Tetra Tech Partners With the City of Boulder on Biogas Use Enhancement Project

Jul 15, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech is partnering with the City of Boulder, Colorado, on their innovative Biogas Use Enhancement Project, a biogas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) conditioning system under construction at the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). Biogas produced from wastewater digesters will be converted into RNG for vehicle fuel for delivery to community partners after injection into the Public Service Company of Colorado delivery systems. The delivery of RNG to the City of Boulder is scheduled for September 2020.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Has COVID Affected Energy & Sustainability at Your Organization?

Jul 14, 2020 6:25 PM ET

To help shape the conversation about the effect of COVID-19 on energy and sustainability initiatives now and in the future, please take our survey today. All individual responses will remain anonymous.

Education

Education Then: Entering the Digital Vortex

Jul 14, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Join us for a new two-part blog series from #EducationNow on the Digital Vortex from Ronaldo Mota, a member of the Brazilian Academy of Education.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

HP Sustainable Impact: Tackling the Plastic Packaging Problem

Jul 14, 2020 5:40 PM ET

Packaging comprises a significant portion of total waste produced and can affect the health of our planet and people, which is why HP set a new goal to eliminate 75 percent of single-use plastic packaging by 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Announces Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, New Members of Executive Committee

Jul 14, 2020 5:20 PM ET

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced that Richard K. Bynum has been named Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, a newly created role. In addition, Carole Brown will be Head of PNC’s Asset Management Group (AMG). Both Brown and Bynum join the Executive Committee and will report to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William S. Demchak.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Kimberly-Clark Joins WWF’s Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance to Help Innovate New Materials for the Circular Economy

Jul 14, 2020 4:20 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Melanoma: Risk Factors and Prevention

Jul 14, 2020 4:00 PM ET

With summer in full swing, it’s crucial to wear sunscreen and minimize prolonged sun exposure to help reduce the risk of developing melanoma.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In Good Company: 50 U.S. Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Jul 14, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Amos and his wife, Kathleen, gave $1 million to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. With an additional publicly-raised $900,000-plus, the result was a fifth-floor renovation with an additional 36 beds for COVID-19 patients and much needed mask and PPE purchases.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Remains Key Pillar of Comerica Promise

Jul 14, 2020 3:05 PM ET

At Comerica, Diversity is embracing an inclusive culture that recognizes, respects and is sensitive to the differences in our community. Welcoming and supporting colleagues of all backgrounds is a pillar of the Comerica Promise and is key to the way we conduct business.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart About Water. How CNH Industrial Is Approaching Water Management Sustainably

Jul 14, 2020 3:00 PM ET

“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” The words of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, have never been more pertinent.

Media & Communications

World Environment Center Elects New Board Officers

Jul 14, 2020 3:00 PM ET

WEC’s outgoing Chair, Kelly Semrau, formerly the Senior VP of Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, SC Johnson, commented that “she has been honored to lead the organization for the last three years and is confident in the future of our programs and governance given the strength and leadership profile of the new officers.”

Events, Media & Communications

Will Plastic-Free July Survive the Coronavirus? Find Out from Loop and UPS on July 22.

Jul 14, 2020 1:05 PM ET

Plastic bag bans swept through cities, while coffee shops incentivized customers to use reusable cups. In recent years, avoiding plastic waste had become a “new normal” for many Americans.

Green Infrastructure

Sports, Sustainability and Science: A Win-Win-Win for the Triple Bottom Line

Jul 14, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Through our partnerships... we’ve seen how collaboration can catalyze efforts and advance environmental, health, education and social inclusion objectives.

Research, Reports & Publications

ON Semiconductor Releases Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Jul 14, 2020 12:35 PM ET

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has today released its seventh annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What Is the Purpose of Stewardship?

Jul 14, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Stewardship is the responsible allocation, management and oversight of capital to create long-term value for clients and beneficiaries, leading to sustainable benefits for the economy, the environment and society.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bank You

Jul 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

AB InBev’s technology partner is BanQu, a blockchain software company seeking solutions to extreme poverty.

Education

Procter and Gamble and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering the Latest Industry Leaders to Join Discovery Education's STEM Careers Coalition

Jul 14, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Procter & Gamble (P&G) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME,) are the latest industry leaders to join Discovery Education’s STEM Careers Coalition.

Environment

Businesses Applaud Largest Multi-State Effort to Expedite Decarbonization of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Jul 14, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Major businesses are welcoming a new agreement released today by the Governors of 15 U.S. states that pledges to work collectively to decarbonize commercial vehicles.

Health & Healthcare

LIXIL's SATO Tap Aims to Improve Hygiene for Millions in Developing Economies

Jul 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

LIXIL has introduced the innovative SATO Tap, a new product that will help improve hygiene for millions in developing economies during COVID-19 and beyond.