ESG News from Leading Brands

Education

Sparking Global Interest in STEM Careers

Aug 23, 2022 12:00 PM ET

DuPont scientists and engineers around the world volunteered time, talent and treasure to support local students from middle school through college in a variety of programs.

Energy

Major North Carolina Employers: State Regulators Must Adopt Stronger Plan for Power Sector

Aug 23, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

From Numbers to Knowledge: Unlocking the Predictive Power of Data To Accelerate Transformative Science

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Scientists and experts at Bristol Myers Squibb are working to revolutionize the process of drug development with sophisticated scientific strategies driven by technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nickelodeon Launches Content Accelerator of Up-and-Coming, Underrepresented Creatives

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Nickelodeon has launched a new Content Accelerator Program, designed to reach BIPOC and underrepresented emerging professionals to pitch new kid-focused content ideas for Nick’s platforms across big kids animation, preschool and live action.

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware Accelerates ESG Progress Towards a More Sustainable, Equitable and Secure Digital World

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

VMware recently released its 2022 Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, affirming VMware’s unique approach toward creating a more sustainable, equitable and secure digital world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social REV: The Ultimate Resource for Social Impact Professionals

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Realized Worth is proud to introduce Social REV, where social impact professionals get the job done and become the best at what they do. If you’re ready to save time, money, or headache and build upon and excel in your career - look no further.

Research, Reports & Publications

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in our Social Strategy

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The People pillar of our sustainability strategy encompasses our relationships with our employees, customers, and communities around the globe.

Education

Keysight Cyber Training Simulator Provides Universities a Realistic Turnkey Cyber Range

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Keysight's turnkey cyber range closes the cybersecurity workforce gap

Research, Reports & Publications

FigBytes Named to the Constellation ShortList for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

Aug 23, 2022 10:55 AM ET

FigBytes today announced it was named to the Q3 2022 Constellation ShortList for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Improving Access to Health & Nutrition

Aug 23, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Whether we’re talking about agriculture or healthcare, the largest obstacles around the globe often come down to access: who has it, who needs it, and how can we better deliver it through our vision of Health for All, Hunger for None.

Innovation & Technology

Benevity Surpasses $10 Billion in Global Donations, Adds 124 New Clients

Aug 23, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Benevity announced that more than $10 billion has now been donated by Benevity clients and their people to over 326,000 nonprofits to-date.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Continues Its Efforts To Diversify the Flight Deck With a $1.5 Million Donation to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

Aug 23, 2022 10:30 AM ET

American Airlines announced a donation of $1.5 million to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Luke Weathers Flight Academy during the organization’s 46th annual conference, held Aug. 10–12.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech and Girls Who Code Research Asks: “What (and Who) Is Holding Women Back in Tech?”

Aug 23, 2022 10:00 AM ET

These persistent gender inequality in the tech and IT industries can be discouraging, but a new research report from Logitech and Girls Who Code, “What (and Who) is Holding Women Back in Tech?”, reveals ideas for a path forward.

Education

CACI Establishes Partnership in Support of Future Generations of STEM Innovators in Huntsville

Aug 23, 2022 10:00 AM ET

CACI International Inc has announced a partnership with the ASCTE Foundation in support of a residential magnet high school in Huntsville dedicated to enabling and advancing education in cyber technology and engineering to students across the state.

Diversity & Inclusion

Father Helps Build GenderCool to Grow Awareness Around Trans Youth

Aug 23, 2022 9:45 AM ET

In the corporate partnership landscape, GenderCool is increasing awareness of trans issues through its reverse mentorship program, where a champion is paired with a company for eight weeks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Responds To Rising Costs With $100,000 in Grants to Senior Mobile Meal Programs in South Carolina

Aug 23, 2022 9:45 AM ET

When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can and do struggle to just get by.

Innovation & Technology

Decarbonising Australia's Mining Sector Beyond Renewables Highlighted in Timely Black & Veatch eBook

Aug 23, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Integrating mining infrastructure solutions across power, water and other critical technologies provides Australia’s mining industry with opportunities to overcome sustainability challenges at every stage of the mining process.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Raptic Products Achieve Carbon Neutral Certification

Aug 23, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Raptic, a mobile technology accessories company, announced today that its Terrain, Slim, Clutch, Secure, Fort and Earth lines of phone cases due in September 2022 have been independently certified carbon neutral by SCS Global Services

Education

Cadence Diversity in Technology Scholarships Now Open!

Aug 22, 2022 6:25 PM ET

Cadence is excited to announce the opening of three Cadence Diversity in Technology scholarships!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Student From New Jersey Receives Award for STEAM Sustainability Innovation From Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education

Aug 22, 2022 4:30 PM ET

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education recognized a New Jersey student as the winner of the 2022 Trade Champions Challenge.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of Inventors With Qualcomm

Aug 22, 2022 4:10 PM ET

As we get ready to go back to school, Million Girls Moonshot’s collaborator Qualcomm gives us an important glance into the world of invention to inspire and keep us curious.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Building ESG Talent Ft. Lotti Hawkins, Farrell Associates

Aug 22, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Join the conversation with Lotti Hawkins, Executive Search - Sustainable Investing, ESG & Impact for Private Markets at Farrell Associates, as she and host Mandi McReynolds discuss building ESG talent, focusing on ESG strategy and transferable skills, and the rise of ESG in the C-suite.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Interns Join Volunteer Odyssey for Day of Service

Aug 22, 2022 3:40 PM ET

On July 29, International Paper Interns joined Volunteer Odyssey to complete an In-Person and Virtual Intern Day of Service.

Energy

Cummins’ New State-Of-The-Art Facility Will Help Power Systems Meet Sustainability Goals

Aug 22, 2022 3:35 PM ET

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) celebrated the grand opening of a new microgrid lab called the Power Integration Center (PIC) at their Power Systems facility in Fridley, Minnesota.

Green Infrastructure

Vehicle Electrification at FedEx

Aug 22, 2022 3:10 PM ET

Electrifying a large portion of our over 200,000 motorized vehicles is a crucial component of our carbon neutral operations goal. Through our phased approach, we are working to transition the entire FedEx parcel PUD fleet to zero emission by 2040.