ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches Air Purification System for Public Buses: 98% Effective in Deactivating Surrogate for Virus That Causes COVID-19*

Apr 13, 2021 7:45 AM ET

To help improve public transit safety and support economic recovery, Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), has launched a new air purification solution

Media & Communications

SLR Acquires Corporate Citizenship

Apr 13, 2021 5:00 AM ET

We’re delighted to share the news that SLR has acquired Corporate Citizenship, a specialist ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Advisory business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Targets $10 Billion Commitment in Support of Affordable Housing in Canada

Apr 12, 2021 5:25 PM ET

Scotiabank announced that it is the first large financial institution in Canada to align with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to transform housing affordability across the country.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Powers 1.2 Million Hours of Learning

Apr 12, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Fifth Third delivers this program at no cost to high school students, over 50% of whom reside in low- to moderate-income communities

Research, Reports & Publications

Intel New Mexico RISE Report: Our Commitment to Our Community and Corporate Responsibility

Apr 12, 2021 3:45 PM ET

We have committed to investing in New Mexico via our technology donations and COVID-19 relief, job creation and local spending, water restoration projects, volunteering, and so much more, all highlighted within our 2020 RISE Report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building a Better Employer Brand With Corporate Volunteerism

Apr 12, 2021 3:35 PM ET

Employer branding affects many aspects of employee management and is essential to consider, especially with recent impacts of COVID-19 and social issues. But how might you improve your employer brand during this time? Corporate volunteerism can help!

Innovation & Technology

5G Is Driving Economic Growth, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Apr 12, 2021 3:00 PM ET

5G advances mobile from connecting people-to-people and people-to-information, to a unified connectivity fabric connecting people to everything.

Education

Dynamic Digital Resources for Educators and Students to Unlock the Power of the Genome

Apr 12, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Over 65 years ago, deoxyribonucleic acid (more commonly referred to as DNA) was discovered by a team of scientists led by Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, and James Watson.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Invesco Publishes 2020 Annual Investment Stewardship Report

Apr 12, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Invesco Ltd., a leading global asset management firm, announced today its 2020 Investment Stewardship Annual Report, which provides a detailed view into company engagements, Invesco’s proxy voting approach, social equity and climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Named Best Place to Work for Third Consecutive Year

Apr 12, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company that simplifies complex work, today announced, for the third consecutive year, it has been named a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Research, Reports & Publications

Franklin Templeton Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Apr 12, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Franklin Templeton has launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report in recognition of the firm’s long-standing belief that being a responsible corporate citizen is vital to the long-term sustainability of its business, in addition to the well-being of the communities in which its employees live and work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Businesses and Their Employees Are an Important Ally to Animal Welfare Leaders Like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in the Fight Against All Forms of Animal Cruelty - Like Puppy Mills.

Apr 12, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Businesses and employees are an important ally to animal welfare leaders like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in the fight against all forms of animal cruelty – like puppy mills. In this article, outline ways you can help HSUS end the cruel treatment of dogs in mass breeding operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Box Donations Support Feeding America's 6 Billion Meals in 2020

Apr 12, 2021 1:20 PM ET

In 2020, IP donated two million corrugated boxes to community-based organizations dedicated to fighting hunger, and Feeding America, with their network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries, was one of the largest beneficiaries of that action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Packaging Innovation Can Help in Emergency Situations

Apr 12, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Packaging is not often the hero these days. It is getting a reputation for causing problems, versus solving them. But if we look at packaging differently and we innovate and design with purpose, packaging can be a solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Powering Our Company With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Apr 12, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Express Ranks 10th on Fortune's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For

Apr 12, 2021 12:45 PM ET

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has ranked 10th on the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in the U.S., marking the company’s second consecutive year among the Top 10.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Provides Resources for Talking to a Loved One About Alcohol Dependence

Apr 12, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Alcohol Awareness Month reminder: Talking to a loved one about getting treatment for alcohol dependence can be challenging, but The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has resources to help.

Green Infrastructure

Reusable and Tough: Otter Products Offshoot, Liviri, Taps FedEx to Get Fresh Food, Wine to Your Door

Apr 12, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Dropping a smartphone can be a costly accident. That’s how Otter Products made a name for itself, by protecting all the precious digital lifelines we rely on in a case that can stand up to major malpractice.

Health & Healthcare

Equitable Access To Healthcare Starts With Affordable Broadband For All

Apr 12, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Due to the digital divide that separates those with reliable internet service from those without, telehealth is not a viable option for millions of Americans, revealing yet another inequity in our national healthcare system.

Energy

10.5-MW Facility Now Supplies a Portion of Power Requirements for Enbridge's Mainline Crude and Liquids Network

Apr 12, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Alberta sees 320 days of sunshine a year, and ranks near the top of Canadian provinces with about 50% of daytime hours in the sun.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Celebrates Remanufacturing's Role in Sustainability

Apr 12, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Global Power Leader Cummins celebrated 50 years of remanufacturing experience on Global Remanufacturing Day April 8, highlighting the important role returning parts to a useful life plays in the company’s sustainability efforts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Now Is the Moment for Women Advisors and ESG Investing

Apr 12, 2021 11:10 AM ET

Women and millennials value investment principles that have a positive impact on challenging issues, such as climate change, gender diversity, social justice, and employee equity.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bank Hosts Inaugural HBCU Leadership Conference

Apr 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The two-day virtual conference is designed to help high-achieving HBCU students explore traditional and nontraditional careers in banking.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hall of Femme 2021

Apr 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET

For its sixth Hall of Femme class, PRWeek inducts a record 28 honorees who are the guiding lights within the industry.

Environment

A New Beginning for Eldorado Gold in Greece

Apr 12, 2021 10:15 AM ET

At Eldorado Gold, we are working to build a leading mining jurisdiction in northern Greece. To realize the full potential of our polymetallic Skouries, we recently signed an amended Investment Agreement with the Hellenic Republic.