ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Rivel 5.0 Award for Management Access

Dec 6, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, announced today that the company was recognized by Rivel, Inc. with a 2022 Rivel 5.0 Investor Award for Management Access.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booster® Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Logistics and Transportation Category

Dec 6, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Congratulations to Booster! Recognized as a 2022 Inc. Best In Business honoree in the Logistics & Transportation category. We are so proud of the work our employees, customers & partners have put in to make a positive change in the world.

Education

KeyBank, in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation, Helps Fund Collaborative Program at Field & Fork Network

Dec 6, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Niagara Falls High School students will have an opportunity to enhance their education and receive professional development thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County. Food Pathways.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer: Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement

Dec 6, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Bayer is a member of several multi-stakeholder platforms to develop collaborative new solutions to become an impact generator.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bee Better Certification Program Authorizes SCS Global Services as Certifier

Dec 6, 2022 8:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services announced it has been approved as an authorized certification body to the Bee Better Certification Standard.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cisco Is Pursuing Pay Fairness

Dec 6, 2022 8:05 AM ET

In 1979, Sally Field won an Oscar for her portrayal of a woman who fights for equality and justice for workers in a cotton mill in the movie Norma Rae.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 18.2% Decrease in GHG Emissions

Dec 6, 2022 8:00 AM ET

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Extends Its Partnership With Room To Read Bangladesh

Dec 6, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Gildan has extended its partnership with Room to Read in Bangladesh, an organization which aims to reduce the gender gap in education, and make literacy and education accessible to girls and young women.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circadian Cocktails, Savory Sips, Frivolous Flavors, and More Are Shaping Spirits Consumption in 2023

Dec 6, 2022 7:30 AM ET

As the mindful drinking movement matures, consumers will expect similar values from the brands they interact with, encouraging ongoing moves toward sustainability and community-building within the industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Veterans

Dec 6, 2022 6:45 AM ET

Trane Technologies has earned several prestigious rankings recognizing the company’s ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion and supporting veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief and International Diabetes Federation Provide Vital Access to Health Care Through Global Diabetes Partnership

Dec 6, 2022 12:00 AM ET

The Global Diabetes Partnership was created to encourage healthcare companies to donate diabetes-related medical products to countries experiencing a crisis and lower-income countries that lack consistent access to diabetes products.

Education

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Developing Employees

Dec 5, 2022 5:25 PM ET

Fifth Third’s learning platform, Degreed, provides a single, fluid skill-development experience that empowers employees to expand their knowledge and skills on demand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief and FedEx Fight Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Dec 5, 2022 4:00 PM ET

In November, FedEx helped Direct Relief move more than 2,000 pounds of critically needed cholera treatment supplies to Haiti.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Achieves 2025 Goal of 100,000 Volunteer Hours Two-and-a-Half Years Early

Dec 5, 2022 3:55 PM ET

Today Tapestry is proud to announce we have achieved our 2025 goal of completing 100,000 volunteer service hours globally in our communities – two-and-a-half years early!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism: Engaging With Our Communities for the Good of Generations

Dec 5, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Volunteering is part of a legacy of care upon which Henkel was founded, and it remains our mission to reimagine what communities can look like and find ways to improve lives and help people thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bread of Life, Inc. Teams Up With the Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Local Community Partners To Improve Access to Healthcare and Create Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities

Dec 5, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Bread of Life, Inc. announced the launch of the Healthy Houston Collective program, in partnership with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, to improve access to affordable healthcare in underserved communities and reduce health disparities in Houston.

Education

Next-Level Networking in the Digital Business World

Dec 5, 2022 1:30 PM ET

As busy entrepreneurs, Jevon Wooden and Samantha Sinclair know to focus on what matters. Wooden is the founder of the coaching business Live Not Loathe in Houston, Texas; Sinclair’s college prep company is Pathway to Purpose in Brooklyn, New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Making Small Gains, but Still Troublingly Under-Represented in the C-Suite

Dec 5, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Pipeline giant Enbridge Inc., which won an award from the global non-profit Catalyst earlier this year for its work increasing women's representation and inclusion across its work force.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How a Box Is Made

Dec 5, 2022 11:55 AM ET

We are proud to present *How a Box is Made* by International Paper. In the video, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing of a corrugated box from forest to customer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping People Get to the Top of Their Tree To Enjoy Their View

Dec 5, 2022 11:50 AM ET

As part of our celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Month, our Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Emma Birchall, interviewed Selina to find out what she’s learned along the way and how she drives inclusion in her work.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

IKEA on the Circular Economy: Consumer Behavior Must Change

Dec 5, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Mountains of mattresses in landfills are becoming a global environmental nightmare. According to The Guardian, the U.S. alone throws away 18.2 million mattresses a year, but there are only 56 facilities available to recycle them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Design Miami/ 2022 Installation Features Sustainable Kohler WasteLAB Tiles

Dec 5, 2022 11:45 AM ET

The hammam highlights Debs’ ability to distill culture and craftsmanship to create emotional resonance married with Kohler’s design and material expertise and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Environment

What Is Remediation: Terminology and Approaches (Part 1)

Dec 5, 2022 11:15 AM ET

In this series of articles, we explain some basic remediation terminology and different approaches as well as offer a response to the common question of remediation costing.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sands Aims to Reduce Food Waste Through Comprehensive Strategy

Dec 5, 2022 11:15 AM ET

The United Nations has designated September 29 as International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction to raise awareness about the prevalence of food loss and educate on ways to reduce food waste and build more resilient food systems.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Gender Is an Untapped Opportunity for Climate-Smart Investors

Dec 5, 2022 10:10 AM ET