ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

Pure Strategies Launches New Self-Assessment Tool to Help Companies Set Science Based Targets for Nature

Feb 19, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Pure Strategies today announced the launch of a new self-assessment tool designed to help companies start in building a strong commitment to protecting and restoring nature – including water, land, biodiversity, and oceans.

Events, Media & Communications

Cryptocurrency Donations Are on the Rise As Bitcoins Price Continues to Surge

Feb 18, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Register Now! Join America's Charities and The Giving Block for a webinar on March 2 at 3pm ET to learn how cryptocurrency works and why you should add it to your nonprofit's fundraising mix to diversify your revenue stream.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi North America's Cloquet Mill Awarded Local Training Grant

Feb 18, 2021 4:50 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces 10.1 Billion USD Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility

Feb 18, 2021 4:40 PM ET

Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced the successful signing of a new 10.1 billion USD Sustainability Linked Loan Revolving Credit Facility (“SLL RCF”), which replaces its existing 9.0 billion USD Revolving Credit Facility.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Citizen's 2021 Curtis Fellowship: Everything You Need to Know

Feb 18, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Learning leadership skills, embracing the power of community action, and experiencing new cultures — these are just a few things Curtis Fellows have benefited from in years past.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner to Associates: 'A Memorable Year...and an Investment in You'

Feb 18, 2021 4:10 PM ET

We’ll be raising pay for our store associates in digital and stocking workgroups. 425,000 store associates in these frontline roles will receive a raise, with starting rates moving to $13 – $19 per hour, based on the store’s location and market.

Health & Healthcare

How Has History Shaped the Black Community's View of Vaccines?

Feb 18, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Vaccine hesitancy among the Black community is connected not only to racism in the health care system seen today, but steeped in historical discrimination and exploitation Without addressing this, the world will not successfully achieve the United Nations’ Global Goal 3 on good health and well-being for all.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Industrial: Our Approach to Sustainability

Feb 18, 2021 4:00 PM ET

We are honored to be included in this year’s #2021SPGlobalYearbook and to have received a Gold Class Distinction. Learn more about our approach to sustainability on our corporate website.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leading With Love: An Inspiration to Those Facing Hardship

Feb 18, 2021 3:45 PM ET

After a year of unimaginable loss, Kari Harbath managed to carry on with life and the care of her daughter. She’s sharing her experience to serve as an inspiration to others facing hardship.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Two World-Leading Impact and Sustainability Funds Invest in Benevity, Accelerating the Movement to Drive Corporate Purpose

Feb 18, 2021 3:40 PM ET

The Rise Fund and Generation Investment Management join Hg as strategic co-investors in Benevity to elevate support for delivering and measuring ESG impact.

Environment

VF Corporation Allocates Green Bond Net Proceeds to Advance Ambitious Science Based Targets

Feb 18, 2021 3:30 PM ET

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced it has fully allocated the net proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued last year, which totaled approximately €493 million.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Support World Food Programme Relief Efforts in Guatemala

Feb 18, 2021 3:30 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition, announced the allocation of more than $333,000 to World Food Program USA in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s emergency response efforts in Guatemala.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Ranked #22 on Barron's Most Sustainable Companies List

Feb 18, 2021 2:35 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) has been ranked #22 out of 1,000 companies evaluated by Barron’s for its 2021 list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S.-based Companies

Innovation & Technology

Durkan Launches Taking Odds, PDI Carpet Tiles for Casinos and Gaming Centers

Feb 18, 2021 2:25 PM ET

Durkan, the hospitality brand of Mohawk Group, has launched Taking Odds, a Precision Dye Injection (PDI) carpet tile collection aimed at enhancing hospitality interiors.

Health & Healthcare

Preparing to Fight a “Silent Killer”

Feb 18, 2021 2:15 PM ET

An estimated 1 in 2 American adults suffer from hypertension. Medtronic is committed to finding a safe and effective device-related approach to help fight high blood pressure.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Virtual Drives Deliver Record Aid in 2020

Feb 18, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Over 1.5 million brand-new items were donated to nonprofits across the U.S. in 2020 via the YouGiveGoods virtual drive platform which enabled people to purchase and donate needed supplies from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Health & Healthcare

United Teams up With Robots to Make Your Flying Experience Safer

Feb 18, 2021 1:25 PM ET

Robots that vacuum are cool, but robots that spray antimicrobial disinfectant are cooler. This one cleans our aircraft, sanitizing surfaces as it goes to keep you safer when you fly.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Technology Empowers Women in STEM

Feb 18, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Follow Camilla Ngala Timfe and Stephanie Harvey’s journeys with Cisco Networking Academy.

Green Infrastructure

Facility Optimization Ebook: A Guide to Identifying and Implementing Facility Optimization Projects

Feb 18, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Download Antea Group's facility optimization ebook and learn how to conduct a facility walk-through, identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate what options exist for on-site solar, and measure the true cost of water.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Women Talk About Inclusion

Feb 18, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Diversity, inclusion, and equality are woven into the fabric of HP’s culture. From our earliest days, we’ve been committed to making HP the career destination for women and underrepresented groups.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Diversity at Qualcomm

Feb 18, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Leticia Acosta and Paul Bowen

Feb 18, 2021 12:10 PM ET

This new year marks the 15 year anniversary of The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable. Building on its success, in 2021 BIER is led by two inaugural co-chairs: Leticia Acosta and Paul Bowen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Associate Director Shares How Cancer Motivates Her at Work

Feb 18, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Meet Lauren Sneider, Associate Director of Corporate Communications. Lauren shares how her experience with cancer makes her proud to work for a company that is continually researching potential new oncology treatment options.

Media & Communications

Podcast: New Year's Reflections With CGF Managing Director, Wai-Chan Chan

Feb 18, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with Wai-Chan Chan, the CGF’s Managing Director, to reflect on his first eight months at the CGF, key highlights from the past year, and what the new year will hold.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands ESG Report Utilizes Key Performance Metrics to Demonstrate Commitment to Responsible Citizenship

Feb 18, 2021 11:40 AM ET

Sands’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report summarizes our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen through key performance metrics in the report’s namesake areas.