ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Commissions Meet in Lausanne Following Historic Gender Equality Milestone

Nov 23, 2022 8:00 AM ET

The commissions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be gathering for their annual meetings over the next three weeks at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks Close Deal Creating Agricultural Biologicals Powerhouse

Nov 22, 2022 8:15 PM ET

Bayer announced that the company has closed the previously announced transaction with Ginkgo Bioworks to begin a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate research and development of biological products for agriculture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Canada Recognized Among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023

Nov 22, 2022 6:10 PM ET

Medtronic Canada ULC, a subsidiary of Medtronic plc – a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has been recognized by MediaCorp as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Construction Promotes Culture at Tiradentes Literary Fair in Brazil

Nov 22, 2022 4:00 PM ET

This November, CNH Industrial brand New Holland Construction supported the Tiradentes Literary Fair (FLITI), which took place in the historic city centre of Tiradentes, Minas Geras, Brazil.

Environment

Glass Is Never Trash: O-I Glass' Commitment to Recycled Content

Nov 22, 2022 4:00 PM ET

O-I is innovating to build sophisticated ecosystems that drive glass recycling and increase recycled content in our products.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Purpose 360 Podcast: The Love That Bombas Socks Made

Nov 22, 2022 3:00 PM ET

In 2011, David Heath learned the most requested item in homeless shelters was socks. For such a small and ordinary item, David couldn’t stop thinking about the impact they had on people experiencing homelessness.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gen Expands Opportunities for Women in Tech

Nov 22, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Creating more inclusive environments for women and girls is part of our everyday culture at Gen. We recently supported Women4Cyber, a non-profit aiming to promote, encourage, & support the participation of women in cybersecurity, at Web Summit 2022.

Education

Bacardi Offers Young, Unemployed Adults the Opportunity To Launch a Career in the Bartending World

Nov 22, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is relaunching Shake Your Future in Paris to give young adults in the capital the life-changing opportunity to train as a professional bartender and at the same time help the city’s bars and restaurants

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My 10th Magentaversary: Reflecting on a Decade of Work Alongside the Best in Wireless

Nov 22, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Our people and unique culture are what makes us the Un-carrier, and Magentaversaries give us an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve been able to accomplish — together.

Environment

Nasdaq's Net-Zero Target Approved by The Science Based Targets Initiative

Nov 22, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Diversity & Inclusion

Peloton and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Partner for Accessible, Inclusive Fitness Content

Nov 22, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Peloton and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced the launch of a special adaptive fitness collaboration designed to bring immersive and challenging workouts into people’s lives in an accessible, efficient, community-driven way.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Profile in Innovation: Jill Martin Ph. D, The Circular Economist

Nov 22, 2022 1:25 PM ET

We are always in search of new opportunities for innovation to retain the value of plastic materials throughout its life cycle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Universal Sphere on the Comcast Center Campus Is Named a Certified Autism Center™

Nov 22, 2022 1:20 PM ET

Comcast announced that The Universal Sphere, located in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, will further expand its accessibility offerings with the launch of a sensory-friendly experience on Thanksgiving Day.

Environment

Putting Oyster Power To Work To Help the U.S. Gulf Coast

Nov 22, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to put oyster power to work to improve water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

Environment

Here’s How Industrial Private 5G Helps Enable Sustainable and Agile Industrial Operations

Nov 22, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Over the previous decades, wireless communication technologies primarily addressed delivery of high-speed data primarily to consumers using a smartphone device. Standardization of 5G, within 3GPP, started with a vision to address many more verticals than smartphone use case.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Deckers Brands Gifts Van and $80,000 to United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County

Nov 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Uplifting youth is a key priority for Deckers, and they are proud to partner with organizations like the United Boys and Girls Clubs. 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ceres Welcomes the U.S. Department of Labor’s Adoption of a New Rule Allowing Climate-Aligned Funds in 401(k)s

Nov 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Ceres applauds the U.S. Dept of Labor Sec Marty Walsh and the agency on its adoption of a new rule 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments & Exercising Shareholder Rights' that clarifies would allow climate-aligned funds in 401(k) plans.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equal Opportunity and Respect at Alkermes

Nov 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET

At Alkermes, we strive to foster a culture of respect, inclusion and equality, supported by our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our other corporate policies and programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Protect the Land Through Storytelling

Nov 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET

The U.S. Bank Market Impact Fund made a $1 million investment to 20 nonprofit organizations driven by a diverse group of exceptional emerging leaders focused on creating effective community-led solutions to the increasing economic disparities.

Events, Media & Communications

Independent Director Jennifer Crandall to Speak about FDA's New FSMA 204 Regulation

Nov 22, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Jennifer Crandall Land Betterment’s Independent Director and Paul Damaren of ReposiTrack to speak about the FDA’s new FSMA 204 regulation on November 30th.

Green Infrastructure

Urban Mobility: Helping Cities Create the Bus Systems of the Future

Nov 22, 2022 11:20 AM ET

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is helping mega cities accelerate residents’ transition from private cars to high quality, sustainable public transportation solutions.

Energy

Pull the Lever on Low-Carbon: 6 Strategies for Your Business

Nov 22, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Choosing decarbonization tactics that are practical and attainable for your organization’s function and size is an important step. We’ll take a close look at six of the top decarbonization tactics so you can begin this process informed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal Asset Management℠ Real Estate Strategies Score Highly for Integrating ESG Factors Into Investment Practices

Nov 22, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Principal Asset Management announced today that its U.S. real estate core strategy and two European real estate core property strategies received 4-star ratings in 2022 from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ralph Lauren Looks Back at Its Decades-long Commitment to Cancer Care & Prevention

Nov 22, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Addressing Social Determinants of Health and Improving Access to Health Services and Resources

Nov 22, 2022 10:40 AM ET

Founded by Q4HE, Bridge to Health is a community program that aims to make better health more accessible to underserved communities in New Mexico.