ESG News from Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

BAE Systems Publishes Its 2021 Integrated Annual Report

Apr 4, 2022 5:00 AM ET

We are a business that operates responsibly and sustainably, addressing our material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities via our sustainability agenda.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financing a Net Zero Economy: Banks Must Grapple With Asset-level Data

Apr 3, 2022 8:00 AM ET

As the lynchpin of the global economy, financial institutions not only carry a responsibility to help mitigate climate change, they are also vulnerable to its financial risks.

Environment

Three Prominent Pension Fund Leaders Join Ceres Board of Directors

Apr 2, 2022 8:00 AM ET

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres announced today that four new leaders - including three from the largest U.S. pension funds - joined its Board of Directors and President’s Council.

Events, Media & Communications

Workiva Inc. Strengthens Its Transparent Reporting Leadership Position With the Acquisition of ParsePort

Apr 1, 2022 6:10 PM ET

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company powering transparent reporting for a better world, announced today that it has acquired Denmark-based ParsePort.

Events, Media & Communications

2022 AISES Leadership Summit to Be Held on the Ancestral Lands of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians

Apr 1, 2022 6:00 PM ET

AISES and the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians will host the 2022 AISES Leadership Summit in Temecula, Calif., from April 10 to 12, at the Pechanga Resort Casino.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association and Desert Door Distillery Celebrate National Park Week

Apr 1, 2022 4:30 PM ET

To celebrate National Park Week (April 16th - 24th) Desert Door has partnered with National Parks Conservation Association to create cocktails inspired by the park system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Big News From Verizon on Bridging the Digital Divide!

Apr 1, 2022 4:30 PM ET

Today, Verizon announced that for the first time, we are offering free Internet through our Fios Forward program to customers who qualify for the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Sponsors American Heart Association Go Red Events

Apr 1, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Entergy was the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s 2022 STEM Goes Red event on March 24 at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The event encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

Diversity & Inclusion

Citizen Philanthropy in Action - Celebrating Women's History Month

Apr 1, 2022 2:05 PM ET

At VMware, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute to our society. Our culture of service influences the way we interact with others – inside and outside of work – fostering empathy and building connections.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Inclusion and Diversity Lead to Innovation and Progress at CooperCompanies

Apr 1, 2022 1:30 PM ET

We know that an inclusive work environment that truly appreciates the diversity of employees’ talents, experiences, and ideas leads to more innovation and progress. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) starts at the top.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NortonLifeLock Employees Fight Period Poverty

Apr 1, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Women across the globe and in the U.S. experience period poverty, which affects their movements and ambitions as they may not feel able to leave their home, go to work or school, or participate in society.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Membership Program in Q1 2022

Apr 1, 2022 12:55 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, an expanding program that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sneak Peek at Team Depot's 2022 Spring Doing Season Volunteer Projects

Apr 1, 2022 12:30 PM ET

April is National Volunteer Month, which means it’s Spring Doing season.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ICYMI: Fifth Third Named Among Ethisphere's Most Ethical Companies for Third Time

Apr 1, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank is committed to doing the right thing in order to create a great customer experience, maintain an engaging workplace and contribute to healthy, vibrant communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Homeownership is a Game Changer'

Apr 1, 2022 12:00 PM ET

As the community market sales process executive at Regions Bank, Channing D. Thornton collaborates with associates in Community Affairs, Financial Wellness, Retail and Mortgage Banking to help others achieve their American Dream of homeownership.

Education

Principal® Foundation Sponsors EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee and Launches New Online Financial Education Center

Apr 1, 2022 11:45 AM ET

To mark National Financial Literacy Month, Principal® Foundation is encouraging high school students to participate in the 2022 EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, which provides an opportunity to explore financial decision-making topics and win a college scholarship.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Gender Gap in the Oil Palm Industry

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

How Andy Smith Makes a Difference in the Battle Against Opioid Addiction

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Duke Energy grants in Indiana helped Smith become a counselor to aid others

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WSP Exits Russia Projects Amid War in Ukraine, Sanctions

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The firm in its quarterly earnings report – released on Wednesday – said it will exit the limited number of ongoing projects it has in Russia and will no longer be pursuing projects in Russia and Belarus.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Women Who Make Pizza Hut Restaurants Possible

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

In honor of Women’s History month, these Restaurant General Managers (RGM) and Area Coaches shared what’s most rewarding to them about working at Pizza Hut, their best advice, and their favorite menu items.

Environment

How This IoT Device From Charity: Water Could Advance Water Access for Billions

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

After years of learning, and with a Global Impact Grant from Cisco, charity: water launched the India Mark II sensor, which can detect things like water flow rate and volume, and can take as many as 13 million readings a day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Boeing: Flight Test Conductor Lives Her Dream

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Every day is the future for Emily Schnieders. She spends her working hours as a flight test conductor for the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, a digital engineering pathfinder.

Health & Healthcare

Advocating for Black Women With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Ricki's Story

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Triple-negative breast cancer tends to be among the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. But today, Ricki is healthy and working to eliminate racial disparities through Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, a current Gilead grantee.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Whirlpool Corporation's Brazil Team Receives High Scores for Water Preservation

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Water scarcity is thought by some experts to be one of the most pressing problems facing the world in the decades to come. Whirlpool Corp. recognizes the seriousness of this issue, and is working on ways to preserve this precious resource.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microlending: An Unsung Solution to Boost Engagement in Remote Workplaces?

Apr 1, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Employee interaction and engagement can be difficult enough when everyone works in the same building. Factor in the shift to remote work and the challenges of the past two years, and it can feel like connecting with colleagues is a thing of the past — leaving many business leaders looking for new ways to bring everyone together.