ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking the BlackRock Challenge: Three Steps Towards Greater ESG Accountability

Apr 7, 2021 8:15 AM ET

For the second year in a row, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has rocked the corporate and investment world with a simple tool…a letter. With the pandemic as a backdrop, he makes a compelling case for corporate responsibility amidst the existential environmental and social threats we face, with a strong call to action for transformation to a net zero economy.

Health & Healthcare

Employers Bringing Healthy Nutrition to Their Workforce During COVID-19 Uncertainty

Apr 7, 2021 7:00 AM ET

One in three people worldwide suffers from malnutrition today, making it a massive global concern impacting individuals, businesses, and economies alike – in both developing and developed countries.

Environment

Apalachicola Bay Living Shoreline

Apr 6, 2021 6:15 PM ET

Coastal resilience is one of the most challenging climate issues we face. Through multiple innovative projects, WSP USA and the Apalachee Regional Planning Council are spearheading sustainable solutions for shoreline restoration & resilience efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Women's History Month at Hershey

Apr 6, 2021 6:05 PM ET

When I joined The Hershey Company as an Associate Brand Manager in 2019, I knew I wanted to impact both the business and the people. I was a freshly-MBAed marketer with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on her mind.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Recipe Cards and Food Boxes Provided to Low-Income Families Nationwide

Apr 6, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition in partnership with Feed the Children (“FEED”), under the Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative, announced it will supply 40,000 sets of healthy snack and meal recipe cards to approximately 40,000.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart, Sam's Club & Feeding America® Partner to Help Fight Hunger as the Need Continues as a Result of the Pandemic

Apr 6, 2021 5:00 PM ET

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities, keeping some schools and businesses closed, and many employees furloughed, one issue is coming to the forefront: food insecurity.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CNH Industrial Invests in the Future of Alternative Fuels and the Circular Economy

Apr 6, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in Bennamann Ltd., a UK based, fast growing agricultural technology company in the field of clean energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G's Widen the Screen Initiative Invests in Black Talent on Both Sides of the Camera

Apr 6, 2021 4:20 PM ET

Some of film’s simplest images of Black life have a way of inspiring deep-seated dread in audiences.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving & Global Citizen's Give While You Live Campaign Partner Together, Aiming to Unlock Billions of Charitable Dollars

Apr 6, 2021 3:45 PM ET

The Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving and international advocacy organization Global Citizen’s Give While You Live campaign today announced an alliance to come together to try and unlock billions of charitable dollars currently pledged, or sitting in private foundations and donor-advised funds.

Environment

3M Supports the Environment Through Operational Improvements

Apr 6, 2021 3:30 PM ET

Through a series of four Earth Month stories, we will explore how 3M is creating a positive impact on the environment through improvements in its operations, the individual efforts of 3M employees, innovative products and solutions...

Education

Moody's and Girls, Inc. Operate the First-Ever Data Analytics Program for Girls from Low-Income Communities

Apr 6, 2021 3:25 PM ET

"The future success of our global economy relies on girls having access to the education and resources they need for careers and leadership roles in finance...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The ABC's of ESG

Apr 6, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Never heard of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)? Well, it likely won’t be long before your finance team will be required to report on it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Employee Reflects on His Family's Experience with Cancer and How It Impacts His Work

Apr 6, 2021 2:05 PM ET

This Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Peter, an Alkermes employee, shares his personal connection to this type of #cancer and the immense impact it has had on an important person in his life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves Pets, and So Do We!

Apr 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET

This October, we’ll be celebrating Subaru Loves Pets Month! Subaru of America. Inc. and its retailers are working once again to help local animal rescues and shelters.

Green Infrastructure

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leaders Bring Perspectives on Justice to Premier Green Building Event Keynotes; Join Biden Administration Leader

Apr 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Gathering the world’s greenest developers, architects, and product designers, Living Future 2021 is the 15th annual conference hosted by the International Living Future Institute.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Meter Reading to Power Grid, Jessica Hendrickson Is Driven to Excel

Apr 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Jessica Hendrickson has had many careers. Her curiosity and drive led her through a 20-year utility career to her current role as manager of Duke Energy’s transmission construction projects in Florida.

Sustainable Development Goals

PayPal to Reach Net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040

Apr 6, 2021 1:35 PM ET

We all must do our part when it comes to protecting the health of our planet, and this includes the need for corporations to take meaningful action.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Diversity, Our Strength: Cummins Employee Recognizes World Autism Day

Apr 6, 2021 1:25 PM ET

To celebrate and bring awareness to World Autism Day on April 2, Chris Sowers, EBU Operational Engineering, shares his perspective on why this day is close to his heart and the importance of providing people with Autism Spectrum Disorder the tools they need to succeed in a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

America's Charities Named Best Nonprofit to Work For

Apr 6, 2021 1:25 PM ET

America’s Charities, the nonprofit that inspires employees and organizations to support causes they care about, today announced it has been recognized as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bringing Benefits of Solar to Disadvantaged Communities

Apr 6, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Southern California Edison is seeking solar and energy developers for two clean energy projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Receives “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act Rating

Apr 6, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Truist received the highest possible overall rating of “Outstanding” from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination period.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Views: Podcast on the Circular Bioeconomy With International Paper and WBCSD

Apr 6, 2021 12:55 PM ET

Our Manager of Renewable Solutions, Devin Giles, shares our experience in implementing circular bioeconomy solutions on the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development's most recent episode of their podcast, Circular Views.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gurmit Jhaj, Pizza Hut Licensee and Taco Bell Franchisee, and Her American Dream

Apr 6, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

It's Not Easy Being Green: How MilliporeSigma Is Taking Big Steps Toward Smaller Footprints

Apr 6, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Being “green” has become the new expectation across many industries, with environmental and sustainability programs now an integral—and necessary—part of an organization’s overall business strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Pandemic Effect: What Employers and Employees Need - and Expect - Right Now

Apr 6, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Bob Ruff, Senior Vice President of Growth Solutions at Aflac, gives a fresh look into how the benefits landscape is changing.