ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring, Engaging, and Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

Nov 11, 2022 1:00 PM ET

It’s a great time to honor and celebrate those who have served in the US military and their family members by focusing on the work Aramark is doing to hire and support this community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi Improves Safety Rate, Invests in Safety Leadership Training

Nov 11, 2022 1:00 PM ET

After a challenging start in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 at our Cloquet Mill, the next three quarters demonstrated sustained improvement in safety at Cloquet and rock-solid performance across the other sites.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Earns 2023 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

Nov 11, 2022 12:35 PM ET

Principal Financial Group® announced today that it has earned the 2023 Military Friendly® Employer designation.

Environment

African Voices: Governments, Financial Institutions, and Businesses Must Collaborate To Achieve COP27 Climate Goals

Nov 11, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Egypt has positioned itself as Africa’s climate leader by hosting this year’s UN climate summit, the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27). The conference aims to secure funds to help developing countries’ adaptation efforts.

Education

Hormel Foods Announces 2022 Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

Nov 11, 2022 11:45 AM ET

The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program was created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Can Multi-Asset Approaches Balance Sustainable Investing Risks?

Nov 11, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Investors who opt for a sustainable approach are aligning themselves with some of the world’s most powerful growth trends. But this can also inhibit diversification.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Honors Veterans

Nov 11, 2022 11:25 AM ET

KeyBank has been named a top Military Friendly Employer (9x winner) and a Military Friendly Spouse Employer (7x winner) for support of our teammates, military spouses, and clients who wear the red, white, and blue.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Volunteers Deliver Holiday Cheer for 19,000 U.S. Troops

Nov 11, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Over 220 FedEx volunteers gathered in early October to assemble a record-breaking number of holiday care packages with the USO.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Unveils New ESG Branding to Align its Environmental, Social & Governance Ambitions

Nov 11, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

The U.S. Marine Corps: Diversity & Influencing As a Member of a Team

Nov 11, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Leaving a small town to join the U.S. Marine Corps was a transformative experience—not only in leaving as a Marine, but in observing the strength that comes from our differences and appreciating the impact to be made as a team member.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black Business Investment Fund Inc. Receives $2 Million Grant From Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund To Provide Capital for Small Businesses Across Central Florida

Nov 11, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund announced a $2 million grant to Black Business Investment Fund Inc.

Green Infrastructure

Entergy Arkansas Announces 250-MW Solar Facility Near Osceola

Nov 11, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250-megawatt AC (or 312 MW DC) renewable energy plant developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Veterans Day: A Family Affair

Nov 11, 2022 10:00 AM ET

For most, Veterans Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who served. But for Regions Bank’s Chris Parker, it’s akin to a family reunion. And for good reason.

Innovation & Technology

Building Tools That Help Communities Take Action Against Climate Change

Nov 11, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Climate Pledges is a new feature that we’re testing within Facebook Groups globally to help reduce the barriers to taking climate action.

Diversity & Inclusion

3M Builds Equitable Transportation With Rhode Island's Hope Street Trail

Nov 11, 2022 9:30 AM ET

In 2021, each of 3M’s business groups made a commitment to use their unique capabilities to advance equity in our communities. That included the company’s Transportation & Electronics Business Group’s (TEBG) commitment to support urban safety and mobility, working to ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable and sustainable transportation options.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WGTC and Southwire Celebrate Partnership at Carroll Campus

Nov 11, 2022 9:15 AM ET

In addition to naming the lab, Southwire will also provide equipment and partner with WGTC to foster corporate training relationships through the College’s Economic Development and Community Affairs and Adult Education divisions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1,000 U.S. Military Veterans To Receive Housing Payment Assistance From the Home Depot Foundation in Honor of Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

US-Based Technology Company Okeanos Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Ecuador's Ministry of Environment For Mutual Cooperation on World Stage at COP27

Nov 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

US-based sustainable technology company Okeanos and Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Gustavo Manrique signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation to mitigate the effects of climate change in Ecuador.

Environment

What Does a Forest Biometrician Do?

Nov 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Rayonier Research Biometrician Stephanie Patton explains what a Forest Biometrician does and what it takes to become one.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Climbs to No. 7 on Military Times 'Best for Vets' Employer List

Nov 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Military Times named U.S. Bank number No. 7 on its annual Best for Vets: Employers list, which ranks the best employers for veterans in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific's Commitment to Diversity Is Recognized by Seramount

Nov 11, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace has been recognized by Seramount, part of EAB's 2022 Inclusion Index!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC Launches Climate Action Awards

Nov 11, 2022 8:05 AM ET

An initiative supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partners Airbnb, P&G and Deloitte, the Awards are aimed at supporting NOCs, IFs and athletes in their efforts to manage their carbon emissions and understand their impact on the environment.

Energy

Energize Program Announces First Year Progress Including Formation of PPA Buyers' Cohort for Climate Action

Nov 11, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Schneider Electric today announced that the Energize program, launched in 2021 at COP26, has formed the program’s first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) buyers’ cohort to purchase renewable electricity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub ESG Data Integrates With HubSpot

Nov 10, 2022 4:50 PM ET

Users of HubSpot can add CSRHub consensus ESG ratings data to their CRMs on HubSpot.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Digital Adoption Essential for Financial Health and Resilience of Small Businesses Globally

Nov 10, 2022 4:40 PM ET

Small business owners in emerging economies are facing multiple challenging circumstances, from rising prices and high import costs to new obstacles posed by climate disasters.