ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Gamers, Big Tech, Even La Liga Soccer Link Computers to Fight COVID-19 in Washington U. Study

Jul 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Anti-Virus: Infor Software is Helping Hospitals Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 7, 2020 12:35 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has put normal life on pause for many, including Matt Wilson. Quarantined at home in Kansas City, Wilson – senior vice president of healthcare strategy with global cloud software company Infor – felt sidelined, powerless to help in the fight.

Health & Healthcare

Relief From Sickle Cell Disease Made Possible by Red Cross and FedEx

Jul 7, 2020 12:30 PM ET

If you could, with relative ease, relieve someone else’s physical suffering from an agonizing blood disorder, would you?

Diversity & Inclusion

Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: A Collaboration with Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development

Jul 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

At Biogen, we are committed to putting the weight of our business, our employees, and our collaboration partners to help close the disparity gap in clinical trials and access to healthcare.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third's Jeff Korzenik Provides Update on COVID-19's Market Impact

Jul 7, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Fifth Third’s Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Korzenik comments on FOX Business about the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors affecting global markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pharrell Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Kenya Barris, Van Jones, Global Citizen and Teneo Launch Juneteenth Pledge

Jul 7, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Pharrell Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Kenya Barris, Van Jones, international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the global CEO advisory firm Teneo, today announced the launch of THE JUNETEENTH PLEDGE, a global effort to rally the private sector to ensure that Juneteenth becomes a paid holiday in the United States

Green Infrastructure

Near vs. Far Field Wireless EV Charging

Jul 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The future of transportation is electric. The full transition to electric vehicles, will require infrastructure supporting long road trips, ground shipping delivery services, and movement of goods across the country.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 6

Jul 7, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation is proud to release Episode 6 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Recommends Families Talk to Their Kids About Finances Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

As many families navigate financial hardship and stress brought on by the pandemic, T. Rowe Price advises parents to discuss potential money challenges with kids during this difficult time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E15: Derrick Feldmann, Ad Council Edge & INFLUENCE|SG

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Host Danielle Holly and guest Derrick Feldmann of Ad Council Edge and INFLUENCE|SG unpack why and how young people choose to engage with social issues, as well as how the topics they care about influence companies’ CSR and marketing strategies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ENR Sourcebook Rankings Affirm Black & Veatch as a Global Leader in Infrastructure Development

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The 2020 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Sourcebook highlights Black & Veatch’s global leadership in engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) services across the global power, water, telecommunications and government services sectors.

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper Announces Progress on Its 2020 Sustainability Goals

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has released its 2019 Global Citizenship Report. The company shares the progress it made in 2019 against its 2020 goals and outlines its approach to sustainability across its value chain.

Innovation & Technology

As Pandemic Exacerbates the Digital Divide, Comcast NBCUniversal Works to Close the Gap

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In today’s digital age, technology is the primary conduit to economic opportunity, and it is vital to how we work, play, learn, and connect with one another.

Media & Communications

Proof of Concept: In Time of Crisis, Sustainable Investing Stays Strong and in Favor With Investment Professionals

Jul 7, 2020 9:50 AM ET

It has taken some time for sustainable investing trends to capture wider investor attention and to persuade asset managers of the importance of ESG performance factors in normal times

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Outreach to Tanzanian Students During Pandemic

Jul 7, 2020 9:15 AM ET

When the pandemic forced Tanzania-based nonprofit Neema International to close its early education center and primary school, founder Mandy Stein worried about more than students falling behind academically.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Inclusive Economic Opportunity and Sustainable Growth

Jul 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Prudential’s 2019 Sustainability Report identifies on-going actions to support the urgent issues facing our country and our world including the climate crisis, the devastating health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and securing a future in which racism and unequal treatment play no part.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alexion's Commitment to Virtual Volunteering

Jul 6, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Alexion is committed to serving local communities through volunteerism, even when circumstances do not allow us to do so in person. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and local stay-at-home orders, Alexion has begun offering virtual volunteering...

Environment

Supporting the Biodiversity of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley

Jul 6, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Stretching from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV) consists of more than 24 million acres of forested wetlands with fertile alluvial soils.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way of Greater Portland: TD Bank 'Incredibly Proud' to Support Those Helping Others Amid COVID-19

Jul 6, 2020 11:00 AM ET

While United Way is helping others, who is helping them? Through the Paycheck Protection Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as part of the CARES Act, they were able to secure a $385,000 loan earlier this month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Gives Custom-Built, Cellular-Connected Laptops to San Diego United for Distance Learning

Jul 6, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In a bid to help close the digital divide, Qualcomm donated 900 custom-built, cellular-connected laptops to the San Diego Unified School District on Thursday to support continuing distance learning programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Arbor Day Foundation Appoints Ernesto Herrera, Mark Johnson, and Denise Naguib to Serve on Board of Trustees

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced three new members appointed to its Board of Trustees, including: Ernesto Herrera Guerra, Managing Director for Reforestamos México and President of the Mesoamerican Committee; Mark Johnson, CEO, Concord Servicing; and Denise Naguib, Vice President, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity for Marriott International.

Environment

#TtInspires: Shaun McKay, Environmental Scientist

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Shaun has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle and is excited about the opportunity Coffey, a Tetra Tech Company, gave him to develop professionally after a hiatus from consulting. We talked with Shaun as part of our #TtInspires campaign celebrating the passion of Tetra Tech employees. Follow #TtInspires on social media for more stories.

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering a Better Tomorrow, ON Semiconductor Publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report With the Comprehensive GRI

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

ON Semiconductor announces the release of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, marking the seventh year of this publication. As a testament to the company’s continued commitment to transparency, ON Semiconductor has advanced from incorporating the global reporting initiative (GRI) report core version to comprehensive version for a second year in their corporate social responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at Top of Global Agenda

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The annual review of progress achieved in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs) starts next week, with a virtual format meaning it will be the greenest and most inclusive yet.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Restorative Approach to Building a Culture of Belonging

Jul 3, 2020 10:30 PM ET

Taking a restorative approach and using equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as guideposts, doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. It does take a commitment to examine current organizational goals and find ways to embed EDI values.