ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Empowers Nearly 524,000 Students

Apr 19, 2021 11:45 AM ET

The Fifth Third Finance Academy has reached nearly 524,000 students since the beginning of the program. More than half of the students reside in a low- to moderate-income community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ON Semiconductor Partners With Visit.org for National Volunteer Week 2021

Apr 19, 2021 11:45 AM ET

In observance of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), employees from ON Semiconductor, a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor-based products and solutions, will be gathering online to participate in Visit.org’s remote giving back experiences.

Education

DesignFWD: Deep Connections: People + Planet

Apr 19, 2021 11:35 AM ET

This course discusses the interconnectedness between planetary health and human health and the importance of a holistic systems-wide approach towards regeneration.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Hometown Spotlight: The Brownwood, Texas Retail Team

Apr 19, 2021 11:30 AM ET

T-Mobile recently announced T-Mobile Hometown, with new services and investments meant to create thousands of jobs, bring billions in new investments and much needed internet connectivity — including 5G — to rural communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Host a More Inclusive and Engaging Employee Volunteer Event

Apr 19, 2021 11:15 AM ET

How do you successfully host volunteer events despite the pandemic? Now and in the future, volunteer events will need to transform to include individuals who work remotely, in hybrid situations, in person, and at various levels of the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breckenridge Brewery Benefits National Parks Conservation Association for Third Year in a Row With 'In Good CO.' Campaign

Apr 19, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Kicking off during National Park Week, Breckenridge Brewery is announcing its new In Good CO. campaign, through which it will donate 1% of proceeds from all beer sold this summer to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

Health & Healthcare

Alliance for Children's Mental Health: Year One Look Back

Apr 19, 2021 10:50 AM ET

When the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health launched in February 2020, depression and anxiety among young people were already at a two-decade high, a crisis exacerbated by stigma and lack of treatment,

Sustainable Development Goals

Athens 1896 - 125 Years of Shared Olympic Values

Apr 19, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Despite the evolution of the Games over the years, some things have remained constant. Today, Olympism is still a philosophy of life that combines the qualities of body, will and mind.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Saturday Volunteer Event Caps Three-Year 'Fueling Good, Rebuilding Lives' CITGO/Rebuilding Together Partnership

Apr 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Saturday, April 17 marks the culmination of the three-year Fueling Good, Rebuilding Lives charitable partnership between CITGO and Rebuilding Together Houston.

Innovation & Technology

O-I Glass Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation

Apr 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

O-I recently completed a series of multi-year investments at its plant in Villotta, Italy, transforming it into a world-class example of energy-efficient glass packaging manufacturing.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

NextDecade and Project Canary Launch GHG Measurement and Certification Framework, First for Global LNG Industry

Apr 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) and Project Canary announced today the formation of a joint pilot project for monitoring, reporting, and independent third-party measurement and certification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be sold from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export facility in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Corporate Social Responsibility Companies at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: Lessons From Peru

Apr 19, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Recognizing the crucial role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in contributing to a more sustainable economy, GRI has launched a new publication that shares experiences from Peruvian companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Corporate Social Responsibility at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 19, 2021 9:45 AM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Positive Operations and Impacting More Than 500 Million People by 2030, Stanley Black & Decker's Progress Highlighted in New Consolidated ESG Report

Apr 19, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Building on the company’s efforts to provide further transparency and disclosure of its ESG data, Stanley Black & Decker released its first consolidated Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report, “A Force for Good.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Stanley Black & Decker Releases First Consolidated ESG Report, “A Force for Good”

Apr 19, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The newly released report serves as a comprehensive resource to highlight all aspects of the company’s sustainability and societal efforts, with an emphasis on ethics and inclusion, as well as clear governance practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Inside Gildan's San Antonio Sewing Factory for Fashion Revolution Week

Apr 19, 2021 9:00 AM ET

For the fifth year in a row, Gildan is participating in the #WhoMadeMyClothes campaign for Fashion Revolution Week. This year, Gildan is introducing curious customers to one of its Production Supervisors in Honduras, Milenny Sosa, with behind-the-scenes footage.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Local Vaccination Efforts: CNH Industrial Employees Volunteer With Team Rubicon

Apr 16, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial employees have been supporting Team Rubicon’s vaccination operations in the Chicago area over the past couple of weeks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacking Hands and Keeping Texas Strong

Apr 16, 2021 4:50 PM ET

Recovery from Winter Storm Uri continues across Texas, with many still facing food and water insecurity as well as damages to housing and property. Since February, we have joined our neighbors and partners to provide relief.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gilead Presents: Episode 1 - Defining Possible

Apr 16, 2021 4:20 PM ET

In a year defined by chaos, teams across Gilead raced against time and pushed through obstacles to help advance a potential treatment to patients early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Health and Nutrition Remains Important Now More Than Ever

Apr 16, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Good nutrition is about more than just having enough food to eat – Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s Casa programs provide children and families with the nourishment, care, and education they need to thrive today and spread their wings tomorrow.

Research, Reports & Publications

Could a Tweet Turn the Tide on ESG Reporting?

Apr 16, 2021 4:15 PM ET

In the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, one picture this week has been worth plenty of words.

Innovation & Technology

Technology in the Field: Drones Revolutionize Farmer's Lives

Apr 16, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

About Oportun: Affordable Loans and Financial Services to Help Through Life's Ups and Downs

Apr 16, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Oportun's mission is to provide inclusive and affordable financial services to the estimated 100 million people in the U.S. who are locked out of the financial mainstream...

Responsible Production & Consumption

On Earth Day, LG Reaffirms 'Zero Carbon 2030' Pledge

Apr 16, 2021 3:20 PM ET

Commemorating Earth Day 2021, LG Electronics USA is reaffirming its Zero Carbon 2030 pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, while promoting a sustainable lifestyle, greener products and a circular economy.