ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Commits US$20 Million to Reduce Opportunity Gap

Jun 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Northern Trust announced it would provide US$20 million over 5 years to expand access to resources that address essential human needs—food, housing, healthcare and education—to bridge the gap that threatens the broader prosperity of our society.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third, Truist Among Banks Closing Early to Observe 'Juneteenth'

Jun 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Some companies are giving employees a paid day off or closing offices early, while others are planning educational outreach and other events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Observes Juneteenth

Jun 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We are closing at 2 p.m. this Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of slavery ending in the U.S. Keep in mind, we're always here to serve you with our convenient online and mobile...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

It's A Three-Peat! Green America Names T-Mobile to the Top Spot on Its Wireless Scorecard Yet Again

Jun 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Nonprofit Green America released its Green America Wireless Scorecard, which measures clean energy usage and reductions in GHG emissions within the wireless industry... and for the third year in a row T-Mobile came out ahead of its competitors!

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Mills Launches Three-Year Regenerative Dairy Pilot in Michigan in Partnership with Foremost Farms and Understanding Ag

Jun 16, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Throughout the pilot, partners will monitor data and measure impacts to soil, biodiversity, water, animal well-being and farm profitability.

Innovation & Technology

Watch: Stay Safer at Home with PowerHouse Lighting from Alliant Energy

Jun 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Staying #SaferatHome also means using more energy. These lighting tips from PowerHouseTV host Megan Turner can help you reduce your usage during these uncertain times.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Mosaic Company Announces 2025 Global Sustainability Targets

Jun 16, 2020 11:40 AM ET

Aligned to our focus areas of People, Environment, Society and Company, the targets support our company’s broad thinking about sustainability.

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Elephant Toothpaste

Jun 16, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Are you interested in chemical reactions? Check this video out to learn how to make an “elephant” sized reaction.

Sustainable Development Goals

Verizon Joins Amazon and Global Optimism in Signing The Climate Pledge

Jun 16, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Today, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced it has joined The Climate Pledge - the commitment co-founded by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Global Optimism to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early.

Sustainable Development Goals

Heads of State Join CEOs and UN Chiefs at Largest-ever UN Convening of Global Business Leaders

Jun 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica and Ethiopia joined the President of the UN General Assembly and UN Secretary-General alongside dozens of Chief Executive Officers and UN chiefs

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Jun 16, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Notably, Intel has made the 100 Best Corporate Citizens each year since 2009 and is the only company in the Russell 1000 to make the top 10 every year since 2012.

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Pro Bono Summit Virtual Series Webinar | Rebuilding Our Communities: Small Businesses

Jun 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Small businesses are often described as the backbone of our communities, but what does their path forward look like in the wake of our current crises?

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Reporting and ESG Engagement Europe Is Here

Jun 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Covid-19, the climate crisis and social inequalities are critical issues that businesses are being tasked to help address.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns No. 1 Ranking on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for Second Year in a Row

Jun 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

“We are honored to earn the top spot again this year on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers. “Our people and our products make the world a better place, and this distinction recognizes the work our 19,000 employees do every day to bring our purpose to life.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Ranked Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Jun 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

NortonLifeLock’s commitment to corporate responsibility is a critical anchor of the company’s mission and operating philosophy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Named To 100 Best Corporate Citizens Ranking

Jun 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

This is Stanley Black & Decker’s first appearance on the list, with the company ranking #45 overall and #6 in the Capital Goods Industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Program to Possibility: Elieth de los Angeles Martinez, Production Coordinator at Gildan

Jun 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Over the years, Elieth has participated in a range of programs at Gildan designed for personal and professional development. Today, she reveals how these initiatives have made their mark on her life.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Supplier Diversity Will Help Businesses Large and Small Recover From Pandemic

Jun 16, 2020 8:50 AM ET

After ensuring Americans’ health, economic recovery will be next on the to-do list. Access to financing will play a huge role but so, too, will access to customers and vendors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Jun 16, 2020 8:00 AM ET

For the third consecutive year, General Mills received the top ranking amongst its food and beverage peers for its actions, and third in the overall rankings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Media Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Jun 16, 2020 6:00 AM ET

3BL Media announced today its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance amongst the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why You and Your Business Need to Tackle the Hard Work of Change

Jun 15, 2020 6:45 PM ET

Many headlines have called COVID-19 an unprecedented event of human history. That’s not true. As humans have spread across the planet, so have infectious diseases. Even in this modern era, outbreaks are nearly constant

Health & Healthcare

Shakira Just Asked Justin Trudeau to Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments

Jun 15, 2020 6:00 PM ET

Colombian superstar Shakira tweeted at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday calling for increased support for tests, vaccines, and treatments against COVID-19, specifically to ensure an equitable response worldwide.

Energy

Schneider Electric Receives the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label Award for Profitable Environmental Protection

Jun 15, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Schneider Electric today announced that it has been awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label for its EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Advisor and NEO Network™ solutions from the Solar Impulse Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Leveraging Sustainable Fashion to Achieve Economic Self-Sufficiency

Jun 15, 2020 4:30 PM ET

In the face of COVID-19, Custom Collaborative, a workforce development nonprofit, partnered with virtual volunteers from S&P Global for a data management project to help the nonprofit better support women from low-income and immigrant communities.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Announces Call for Proposals for Second Cohort of Safer Childbirth Cities, Expanding Maternal Health Support Across US Cities

Jun 15, 2020 4:20 PM ET