ESG News from Leading Brands

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.

Education

Engaging for Engineering Advancement in America's HBCUs

Apr 6, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) play an essential role in higher education for African American engineering students in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reducing the Economic Opportunity Gap

Apr 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Northern Trust has been giving back to the community since 1893 when founder, Byron L. Smith seeded a relief fund for victims of a devastating fire that broke out at the World's Fair.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E7: Judy Samuelson, The Aspen Institute

Apr 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Judy Samuelson, VP at The Aspen Institute and Executive Director of its Business and Society Program, talks about the state of CSR and its future post-pandemic, CEO pay, employees as a force for good, and her new book, The Six New Rules of Business.

Research, Reports & Publications

BAE Systems Publishes Its 2020 Integrated Annual Report

Apr 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Sustainability is important to us and to all our stakeholders. At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Employees in Malaysia and Singapore Demonstrate Extraordinary Efforts in the Face of COVID-19

Apr 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

“I have such a strong appreciation for this team,” Oh said. “I realize many are away from their loved ones and could have stayed in Malaysia to work. But they choose to stay in Singapore with us, and I am so grateful for their selflessness and willingness to help.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Delivers Financial Empowerment

Apr 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Finance Academy, powered by Everfi, is the Bank’s financial education & entrepreneurship course for high school students. In addition to online courses, the Bank also distributes scholarships to deserving students for higher education.

Education

Land Betterment Corporation to Acquire Control of Shutdown Elementary School to Repurpose into an Ag-Tech Center

Apr 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Willard Elementary School in eastern Kentucky acquired to repurpose in an Ag-Tech center bringing innovation to the Appalachia region

Research, Reports & Publications

Investing in Society's Corporate Purpose

Apr 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Investing in Society is the authoritative source to assess the corporate sector’s progress toward being increasingly purpose and stakeholder-driven.

Diversity & Inclusion

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How It's Made Matters

Apr 6, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Maria Gorsuch-Kennedy leads the Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility team at Cisco. After studying anthropology, her career took her on many paths: social services to corporate affairs, public policy, and sustainability reporting.

Environment

New Report Shows U.S. Financial Regulators Still Far Lagging Behind Global Peers on Climate Action

Apr 6, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Despite recent progress from some financial regulatory agencies, the majority of U.S. financial regulators still lag far behind their global peers, and far behind what scientists and economists deem necessary to protect the U.S. financial markets from the systemic risks posed by the climate crisis

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Receives $500,000 Grant from USAA For New Career and Professional Programs

Apr 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The National Diversity Council has been awarded a $500,000 grant from USAA to increase access to internship opportunities for students of color and to create an executive diversity certification program

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Project Canary Receives Series A Funding From Leading Venture Capital Firms

Apr 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Quantum Energy Partners (QEP), Global Reserve Group (GRG) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP) have invested $10 million in Project Canary

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Accelerator Kicks Off Spring Program Fueling 5G Innovation in Immersive AR/VR Technologies and More

Apr 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

T-Mobile Accelerator serves as a hub for driving ideas, innovation and action. Focused on collaborative experiences for growth, it delivers year-round programming, including entrepreneurial & tech community engagements and mentorship sessions.

Environment

Plastic Bank Celebrates Stopping Its 1 Billionth Bottle of Ocean-Bound Plastic, Partnership With SC Johnson Accounts for Half of the Total

Apr 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

SC Johnson’s global partnership with Plastic Bank is creating meaningful impact for both people and the planet and accounts for more than half of Plastic Bank’s total volume of collected plastic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Oportun Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

Apr 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“In our first annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, we have outlined our priorities around social impact, environmental performance, and governance, and we are proud of the positive impact we have had"...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VolunteerMatch Presents the Artistry of Volunteering: Highlighting Art as Activism to Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2021

Apr 6, 2021 9:30 AM ET

VolunteerMatch announces a week of daily events to honor volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week April 18-24.

Education

How Booz Allen and Hawai`i FIRST Robotics Are Creating an Island-Based Tech Talent Pipeline

Apr 6, 2021 9:00 AM ET

“We can help diversify the economy with more technical jobs. Part of that is building the base supply of talent and demonstrating that you can afford to live and work in your island home.” -Booz Allen Principal Michael Collat

Green Infrastructure

Celebrating, Harnessing the Power of the Sun

Apr 5, 2021 4:15 PM ET

As we work to address extreme weather and climate change, Southern California Edison estimates that by 2045 about 50% of single-family homes will have rooftop solar. Not only will it supply solar power to those customers’ homes, it will also help power the grid.

Environment

Addressing the Climate Crisis

Apr 5, 2021 3:00 PM ET

In 2020, we saw a shift in the climate change conversation: the link between climate risk and a company's long-term success came to the forefront and the transition to a low-carbon economy became more important than ever.