ESG News from Leading Brands

Energy

Here Comes the Sun: Solar Power Opportunities for Industrial Real Estate

Jan 31, 2023 9:45 AM ET

With a record 662 million sq. ft. under construction and continued strong occupier demand, the U.S. industrial real estate sector can play a major role in meeting carbon-reduction and energy-efficiency goals by using solar energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

Jan 31, 2023 9:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named to the first annual listing of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Bank Receives “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act Rating

Jan 31, 2023 9:30 AM ET

U.S. Bank announced that it has received the highest rating, “Outstanding,” for its recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The examination period was January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Four Discovery Education Services Named Best of 2022 in the Tech & Learning Awards

Jan 31, 2023 9:15 AM ET

In the latest “Best of 2022” edition of this prestigious award program, the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform and Pivot Interactives won in the Secondary category(6-12), and Mystery Science and DoodleMath won in the Primary category (K-5).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving Net-Zero Emissions: White Paper Details 10 Pillar Framework for Success

Jan 31, 2023 9:00 AM ET

The World Economic Forum (WEF) published a new white paper this month that details 10 action pillars to help shape manufacturers’ strategic engagement with supply chain and operating officers to encourage business collaboration in achieving net zero.

Environment

Vanishing No More: Restoring a Dying New York Wetland With Community Volunteering

Jan 31, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York Harbor is cleaner and healthier than it has been in many years and the recent sightings of dolphins and whales are good indicators of the renewed health of New York City’s waterways.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours’ Minjin Kim Named One of Engineered Systems “20 to Watch: Women in HVAC”

Jan 31, 2023 8:45 AM ET

Chemours proudly celebrates Minjin Kim, Global Market Leader for Stationary Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, and Chiller Segments, for being a winner in the 2023 Engineered Systems 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC contest.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tapestry, Inc. Highlights Commitment to Sustainability and Inclusion in FY2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Jan 31, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Tapestry, Inc. today released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, outlining the company's progress and efforts towards key environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals in the past fiscal year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year

Jan 31, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Qurate Retail Group today announced that it joins 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data.

Sustainable Development Goals

Policy Can Have a Crucial Impact on Our Clean Energy Future

Jan 31, 2023 8:20 AM ET

At Duke Energy, we have made significant progress in delivering the increasingly clean, affordable and reliable energy our customers and communities count on.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arbor Day Foundation Congratulates Longtime Partner Honored As ‘Champion of the Earth’

Jan 31, 2023 7:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation congratulates one of its longtime tree-planting partners, Constantino Aucca Chutas, who was recently named a U.N. Champion of the Earth.

Events, Media & Communications

Points of Light To Host Annual Corporate Service Council Summit With CSR & ESG Corporate Leaders and Social Impact Experts

Jan 31, 2023 6:00 AM ET

On February 7, 2023 Points of Light will host its annual Corporate Service Council Summit in Washington, D.C. The gathering will bring together CSR, ESG and corporate citizenship leaders from across the country for a day of networking and engaging workshops and presentations.

Environment

Valida Provides Natural, Renewable, Environmentally Friendly Protection for Fruit Trees

Jan 30, 2023 6:00 PM ET

Sappi’s never-ending quest to find new ways to extract value from trees has resulted in unique applications for our Valida line of products, ranging from Sappi’s own papermaking to foods and cosmetics, and even as an additive in concrete.

Environment

California Bills Would Give Investors, Consumers and Other Stakeholders Key Information About Companies’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Jan 30, 2023 4:45 PM ET

Ceres welcomes the introduction of two bills in the California Senate that would give investors, consumers, and other stakeholders far more insight into companies’ efforts to address the financial risks of the climate crisis.

Sustainable Development Goals

T‑Mobile Announces 2040 Net‑Zero Commitment

Jan 30, 2023 2:05 PM ET

Today T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the company's latest step forward in its sustainability efforts, including an industry-leading commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire carbon footprint by 2040.

Health & Healthcare

Health and Safety at FedEx

Jan 30, 2023 1:25 PM ET

Our longstanding “Safety Above All” philosophy is a top priority across our enterprise and in our day-to-day work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2023 Building for Growth Cohorts: Free BIPOC- and Woman-Owned Construction Accelerator

Jan 30, 2023 1:10 PM ET

ICIC invites BIPOC- and woman-owned construction contractors from across the country to apply for the 2023 Building for Growth program with a West Coast-focused cohort starting April 25 and a National cohort starting July 25.

Energy

Eaton Collaborates With Rewiring America To Help Drive Residential Electrification Education, Awareness and Action

Jan 30, 2023 1:00 PM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced that it is collaborating with Rewiring America, the leading electrification nonprofit in the U.S., to advance electrification education, awareness and action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lowe’s Invites Communities Nationwide To Nominate Projects for Lowe’s Hometowns Impact Program

Jan 30, 2023 12:50 PM ET

Now through Feb. 20, people across the country are invited to nominate projects for the opportunity to receive a Lowe’s Hometowns grant and help revitalize their communities. 

Health & Healthcare

CRB Opens New Office in Jacksonville To Meet Rising Life Sciences Needs in Florida

Jan 30, 2023 12:10 PM ET

Florida’s rapidly expanding biopharma marketplace is a major contributor to advances in pioneering patient therapies and technology-focused health solutions. In order to support the state on this mission, CRB today announces the opening of its new Jacksonville office.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Hires Chief Client Officer as Company Addresses Megatrends Impacting the World

Jan 30, 2023 12:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has announced Patrick Hogan as the company’s first Chief Client Officer (CCO) and member of the company’s leadership team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Foundation Announces Where It Starts, a $22M Initiative To Support Small Businesses and Create Career Opportunities for Communities of Color

Jan 30, 2023 12:00 PM ET

Truist Foundation today announced the creation of Where It Starts, a $22 million, multiyear program to strengthen small businesses and open career pathways for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals across the U.S.

Responsible Production & Consumption

USDA Appoints International Paper’s Santiago Arbelaez to the 2023 Paper and Packaging Board

Jan 30, 2023 11:50 AM ET

The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) announced that Santiago Arbelaez, Vice President, Strategy, Industrial Packaging, International Paper has been named to the P+PB Board of Directors for a three-year term, appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Justina Nixon, Chief Impact Officer at IBM: “Through Our Programs We Aim To Address the Most Complex Societal Challenges”

Jan 30, 2023 11:00 AM ET

IBM has several programs around education and sustainability, founded on social impact and bolstered by experts and technology.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Named Industry Stakeholder Leader in 2023 Ranking of America’s Most JUST Companies

Jan 30, 2023 10:30 AM ET