ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding the Voice of the Employee: A Q&A With Darwin Pivot

Oct 3, 2022 11:15 AM ET

The most successful CSR initiatives speak to the needs of employees, but getting inside the minds and hearts of your people can be challenging.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Does SAIC Do?

Oct 3, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Who is SAIC?” To tap into the spirit of our mission and purpose, we invited a few employees to bring these words to life.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Inclusion Is a Key Differentiator As Competition for Streaming Audiences Increase

Oct 3, 2022 11:00 AM ET

As the amount of available streaming content increases and new services come online, attracting and keeping audiences will be critical for content creators and platforms.

Health & Healthcare

Health Fair Promotes Wellness, Fitness for Texas Community

Oct 3, 2022 10:30 AM ET

The Social and Health Research Center (SAHRC) of San Antonio, Texas recently hosted its third annual Youth and Family Health Fair.

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaborating, Listening, Iterating: Early Lessons From the Digital Equity Accelerator

Oct 3, 2022 10:20 AM ET

Last year, HP announced an audacious goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030. Even before embarking on this commitment, the team knew that success would take collaboration and an openness to continuous testing and learning.

Education

Back to School: How Keysight Supports Student Success

Oct 3, 2022 10:15 AM ET

At Keysight the way we engage with students on their educational journey reflects the values of our Keysight Leadership Model, specifically, our emphasis on acting as One Keysight and championing Social Responsibility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Employee Ownership at Work

Oct 3, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Since 2011, we have focused on employee ownership and engagement as key drivers in building stronger companies throughout our private equity portfolio, first with our Americas Industrials investments and now more broadly across sectors and regions.

Education

Discovery Education Presents New Resources From the STEM Careers Coalition for Manufacturing Day

Oct 3, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Manufacturing (MFG) Day occurs on annually the first Friday of October to motivate today’s students to become the next generation of innovators leading the manufacturing industry.

Sustainable Development Goals

Meta at UNGA 2022

Oct 3, 2022 10:00 AM ET

World leaders will gather once again for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Diversity & Inclusion

Lisa Morden: What I Now Know

Oct 3, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Lisa Morden joined fellow sustainability team member, Tinika Brijlal, for the Women’s CoLab ‘What I Now Know’ (WINK) series to share lessons learned throughout her career journey and advice for women and girls of all ages.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Local Power Through Global Action

Oct 3, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Lessons from the 2022 Devex World Conference on the roles corporations can play as we "build back better" in our changing global landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Supports Pet Organizations Through Adoption Events During Subaru Loves Pets Month

Oct 3, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America today announced the return of Subaru Loves Pets™ Month, a time dedicated to supporting and celebrating shelter pets through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative.

Health & Healthcare

3M Adjuvant Boosts Immune Response to Plant-Based COVID-19 Vaccine in Thailand Clinical Trials

Oct 3, 2022 1:30 AM ET

Baiya Phyotopharm, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Thailand, is using 3M Health Care’s 3M-052 adjuvant in phase 1 clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine that uses plants to make the vaccine.

Energy

Entergy's Electric Vehicle Investments Featured on EEI Electric Perspectives Podcast

Oct 2, 2022 11:30 AM ET

This week is National Drive Electric Week, and we are highlighting the substantial investments that America’s electric companies are making to accelerate the electrification of transportation and the adoption of electric vehicles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Donates $250,000 for Hurricane Relief in South Carolina

Oct 1, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Truist Foundation today announced it is donating $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for South Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Global Citizen Festival Campaign Culminates in $2.4 Billion To End Extreme Poverty

Sep 30, 2022 7:00 PM ET

Global Citizen is proud to announce the 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in over $2.4 billion in commitments to end extreme poverty NOW.

Environment

Partnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic

Sep 30, 2022 3:25 PM ET

By partnering with Plastic Bank, Herbalife Nutrition aims to prevent over 180,000 kilograms of plastic from entering the oceans through 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Crews Head East to Respond to Hurricane Ian's Aftermath

Sep 30, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Entergy is sending an initial wave of more than 820 restoration workers to support a safe restoration effort in anticipation of widespread damage from Hurricane Ian, including vegetation and line crews.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Norton Wins Gold in the Corporate Engagement Awards

Sep 30, 2022 2:30 PM ET

We are honored to announce that we have won Gold in the 2022 Corporate Engagement Awards Best Educational Programme category for Surf Smart 2.0, a program co-created in partnership with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Impact of Kohler's Latino/a/x Associates: Dana Morales

Sep 30, 2022 2:10 PM ET

With a fearless drive and endless creativity, Dana is making history as Kohler’s first female Principal Industrial Designer.

Innovation & Technology

Spectro Pop-Up Book Highlights Premium Paperboard and Sustainability in Fun, Dynamic Way

Sep 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

After Sappi completed the extensive rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at the Somerset Mill to expand into the packaging business, we wanted to celebrate the engineering feat and showcase Spectro, our premium line of paperboard, in an equally impressive way.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Helps to Repair Cars - and Lives - in Atlanta

Sep 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Automotive Training Center is changing lives, and Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation are supporting ATC’s mission.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Shapes Every Part of The Hershey Company's Business. Here's Why That Matters.

Sep 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Our annual reports have highlighted our community support, something that has been true since our founding and long before reporting. We have helped build communities, create sustainable value chains and helped children and youth thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 30, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Historic Milestone: Equal Number of Men and Women Appointed by President Bach for Positions in IOC Commissions

Sep 30, 2022 12:35 PM ET

For the first time in history, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has appointed an equal number of women and men to the IOC commissions for 2022.