ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

A Black History Month Love Letter From Under Armour

Feb 5, 2021 2:45 PM ET

This week marks the beginning of celebrating Black History Month, and companies across all sectors are in full swing of month-long activations. But celebrating Black excellence and fighting against racism does not start or stop in February.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Launches New Brand Campaign 'DEFY LOGIC'

Feb 5, 2021 2:30 PM ET

The campaign also highlights change-makers in sustainability, diversity and equality.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Joins SEIA Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain

Feb 5, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Black & Veatch, a global leader in power infrastructure solutions, has joined a coalition of 175 solar companies in signing a pledge to oppose the use of forced labor in the solar supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Foundation Provides Emergency Grants to 12 STEM Organizations Severely Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Feb 5, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The JetBlue Foundation issued emergency grants to 12 aviation and STEM education grantees and partners in need of financial support to continue their critical work reaching students and communities traditionally underrepresented in these fields.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Demonstrates Commitment to Improving Business and Home Communities Through ESG Report

Feb 5, 2021 12:35 PM ET

With the release of our 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Sands continues to further our commitment to improving both our business and our communities through sustainable and eco-conscious operations, dedication to being responsible corporate citizens of our home communities and maintaining an ethical environment with a focus on a strong code of conduct and transparent governance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Promotes Tim Dismond To Chief Responsibility Officer

Feb 5, 2021 12:30 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) today announced that Tim Dismond has been promoted to Chief Responsibility Officer, a newly created position.

Health & Healthcare

Travel Easier With the United Travel-Ready Center

Feb 5, 2021 12:05 PM ET

You'll now be able to upload and validate COVID-19 test results, review local entry requirements, find testing providers and store vaccination records all in the "My Trips" section of the United app or website.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Named as a Winner for Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Feb 5, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton was named the winner in the “Regional Leader US (100+ managers)” category, which recognizes a large US asset management firm that has made strong progress with regard to representation of women in fund management

Environment

Bringing Forest Restoration to Life

Feb 5, 2021 11:35 AM ET

International Paper is a proud supporter of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the work it is leading to restore critical forestland in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sunshine on a Ranney Day & Mohawk Work Together to Create a Accessible Bathroom, Dream Bedroom for a Woman With Cerebral Palsy

Feb 5, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Bridgestone Americas Underscores Commitment to Sustainability with New $1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Feb 5, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation (“Bridgestone” or the “Company”) and a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, announced the issue of a $1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the U.S. tire industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Intel Oregon RISE Report: Our Commitment to Our Community and Corporate Responsibility

Feb 5, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Now is the time for all of us to invest in Oregon’s recovery and growth – and we want you to know how seriously we take our commitment to being a responsible partner in strengthening communities where we live and work, throughout Oregon.

Health & Healthcare

Challenge Accepted: Rockwell Automation and JMP Produce 10,000 Ventilators in Response to the Pandemic

Feb 5, 2021 11:00 AM ET

When Health Canada needed 10,000 ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19, JMP Solutions reached out to the team at the Rockwell Automation Cambridge facility for help.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deborah Service, VP in Global Technology Services at Scotiabank Shares Advice on Fostering Future Black Women Leaders

Feb 5, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Deborah Service has this advice for young women looking to build their careers: Be open. Be curious.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading CEOs Discuss Trust in Business

Feb 5, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Exemplifying commitment to focus on stakeholder needs as a part of the core business strategy, leading CEOs and C-Suite colleagues virtually gathered for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© second session of the 2021 Board of Boards Series.

Innovation & Technology

Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot

Feb 5, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Roxo, The FedEx SameDay Bot, has been busy! The delivery bot recently completed its most advanced set of trials yet in Manchester, New Hampshire. Further development and tests are being scheduled for test delivery of retail items. Check out Roxo in action!

Research, Reports & Publications

How Ørsted Works to Ensure a Sustainable Build-Out of Green Energy

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The global deployment of renewable energy has gathered pace over the past decade, and is set to triple from about 1,600 GW of installed renewable capacity in 2020 to nearly 4,500 GW by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

R.A.A.P. and RISE: Supporting People of Color Struggling With Mental Health Issues

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“I’m passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in the Black community,” says DeShawn Williams, a licensed clinical social worker. “We don’t want to be seen as weak. No one wants to say, ‘I have a problem.’” Providing Black youth and families in Portland with mental health counseling is the mission of his business, R.A.A.P. Counseling and Consulting.

Health & Healthcare

Our COVID-19 Response

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

From the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, our Emergency Operations Team implemented a comprehensive response plan covering items such as: hygiene practices, infection-control measures, medical treatment, communication, travel policies, and human resource policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Honors Black History Month

Feb 5, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Endless contributions. Remarkable achievements. Knowledge passed down through generations—all inspiring us toward better. This month and always, we celebrate African American heritage—together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Création de 30 nouveaux emplois en 2021 à la mine Lamaque

Feb 5, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Nous amorçons l’année 2021 avec beaucoup d’aspirations, plus déterminés à faire les choses comme jamais auparavant au bénéfice des communautés avoisinantes.

Environment

Gaining Momentum in Addressing Water Quality in North America

Feb 5, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Energy

Biogen Offers Arcadia's Home Renewable Energy Program to Employees

Feb 5, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The collaboration is a new, creative way for employees to decarbonize as workplace values change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation's 2020 Nonprofit Resiliency Survey: Key Takeaways

Feb 5, 2021 8:00 AM ET

In the summer of 2020, Taproot Foundation conducted a nonprofit survey on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their operations, programmatic work, and fundraising ability. These are the key takeaways from that survey.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EarthX Announces Winners of Youth Film Challenge, Expands Youth Offerings

Feb 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET

As students returned to school after a holiday break, EarthX announces the finalists of its Fall 2020 Youth Film Challenge and rolls out its Virtual Field Trip offerings. Further youth enrichment, including Film Fellowships, is forthcoming.