ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher Accelerates Action To Tackle Climate Change

Jul 11, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer, has announced it is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60% Sustainable Home Products sales 2025 target.

Health & Healthcare

First Lady of Colombia Visits CGF Office in Paris to Talk About Impact on Healthier Lives in Latin America

Jul 8, 2022 3:15 PM ET

CGF welcomed the First Lady of Colombia Maria Juliana Ruiz Sandoval to their office in Paris on 29th June to discuss how the industry can deliver concrete actions on health and positively impact the people of Latin America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Support Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities This Month And Beyond!

Jul 8, 2022 3:15 PM ET

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Overview of the ESG Reporting Landscape

Jul 8, 2022 2:25 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Financial Firms See Climate Risks as a Top Priority but Lack Consensus on How To Effectively Analyze Climate Concerns, According to Bloomberg Survey

Jul 8, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Firms are focused on the financial impacts of climate change, but most are still in the early-stages of effectively modeling and monitoring this risk, according to a new survey by Bloomberg.

Health & Healthcare

A Healthy Home Means Healthy Inhabitants

Jul 8, 2022 12:10 PM ET

The Coronavirus sent the world into a tailspin a little over two years ago. Due to the airborne qualities of the virus, it ignited interest and concern over air quality. COVID aided in demonstrating the connection between air quality and human health.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prioritizing Safety Through a Natural Disaster

Jul 8, 2022 12:00 PM ET

In August of 2021, our Pontchartrain manufacturing facility was severely impacted by Hurricane Ida. The site experienced excessive flooding and hurricane force winds of over 100 mph as the eyewall of the hurricane passed directly over the site. 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Getting to Grips With Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Jul 8, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Covid-19 has instigated significant changes in global procurement and supply chain operations. The global lockdowns exposed supply chain weaknesses, which were pervasive even before the pandemic, especially sub-par labor practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sharing the Empower Experience

Jul 8, 2022 11:00 AM ET

On June 24th, 2022, over two hundred small-business owners gathered at Impact Hub Baltimore for a Small Business Mini-Summit. The day consisted of various panels, workshops, and resources for small-business owners in Baltimore.

Environment

EarthX Celebrates International Soil Conservation Day

Jul 8, 2022 10:55 AM ET

EarthX celebrates International Soil Conservation Day.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Innovating for Growth: How Digital Platforms Are Transforming Small Business Support

Jul 8, 2022 10:45 AM ET

When Kelsie Kay Haskell decided to open a coffee shop on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, she knew she would need funding. Like many small business owners, Haskell had neither personal wealth nor access to affordable loans.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Invites Corporations To Nominate Rising Talent for Signature Leadership Advancement Program

Jul 8, 2022 10:45 AM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announces the opening of nominations for the 2023 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (HACR YHCA) program.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods Featured in Workforce Nutrition Alliance Case Study

Jul 8, 2022 10:25 AM ET

We’re thrilled to share that our online nutrition learning program, developed by registered dietitians, is featured in a case study recently published by the Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA).

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: A Message from Hal Lawton

Jul 8, 2022 10:15 AM ET

We help our Team Members, customers and communities pursue “Life Out Here” by living our Mission and Values every day, and by embedding sustainability in every aspect of our business.

Environment

Creating an EHS Policy: Your Guide to Building and Communicating Your Policy

Jul 8, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Let’s take a deeper dive into creating a strong and compelling EHS policy, customizing it for your company, and then communicating it to your target audience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Expanding Pro Bono Volunteering to Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Jul 8, 2022 10:00 AM ET

There is a continuous need to learn and take ongoing, meaningful action to overcome racism in an effort to achieve social justice.

Innovation & Technology

Collaborating for a Cause

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Boston Scientific and IBM Research are collaborating to create an AI-based platform that provides doctors with personalized insights into patients’ experiences with chronic pain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Experience Thousands of Rare Lilies in Bloom Through Virtual Reality

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

With Duke Energy grant, South Carolina State Parks make nature more accessible at Landsford Canal

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tiny Homes Canada: Habitat for Humanity Canada and Whirlpool Canada Work Together To Help Solve Housing Issues

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

To help address the affordable housing crisis in Canada, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin teamed up with Whirlpool Corp. and launched its distinctive Tiny Home pilot program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AB: Diversity Leaders Open New Doors for Equity Investors

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

A company’s success increasingly hinges on its capacity to see and meet challenges from different perspectives, and a deep bench of diverse talent often provides an important competitive advantage.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences Features Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, we feature Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network, a Gilead grantee.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific's 33rd Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Build

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Congratulations to Deldrick on his new home! We are excited about all the memories that will be created here.

Diversity & Inclusion

STEM Mentorship Program Helps Underrepresented Students Shine

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Merck scientists launched the STEM Hub for Industry Networking and Exchange (S.H.I.N.E.) program to work collaboratively across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to diversify, build and prepare future talent.

Environment

Severe Droughts Require Action To Avoid Future Food Crisis

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

According to the United Nations World Water Development Report in 2019, global warming was projected to increase the number of water-stressed regions and exacerbate the shortages in the regions already defined as water-stressed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Announces Partnership With The Power of Nutrition and World Bank to Tackle Malnutrition

Jul 8, 2022 9:25 AM ET

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank.