ESG News from Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Technology Will Not Replace the Construction Workforce, but It Can Improve It

Jan 14, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Todays’ telecommunications technology aids in nearly every aspect of our lives — we communicate, get directions and decide where to eat, all with a device we can hold in one hand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Donation To The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Jan 14, 2022 9:00 AM ET

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, KeyBank is pledging $25,000 to the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Former Clinician Alain Chan Finds Opportunity to Expand Impact, Develop Personally and Professionally

Jan 14, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Better Patient Outcomes With Diverse Teams

Jan 14, 2022 8:20 AM ET

Boston Scientific is committed not only to building diversity within its own workforce of 38,000 employees but also to listening to its physician customers around the world to understand their needs and offer innovative medical solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A Nobel Prize for a Longtime Merck Collaborator

Jan 14, 2022 8:20 AM ET

Princeton University’s David W.C. MacMillan has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry, alongside co-winner Benjamin List.

Environment

Thermal Energy Recovery From Wastewater

Jan 14, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Jim McQuarrie, Tetra Tech’s One Water innovation lead, and Jake Derlaga, director of high performance analysis, discuss the potential for wastewater systems to be utilized as a district energy source that can help fulfill energy decarbonization goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PT Freeport Indonesia Supports Indigenous Papuan Kamoro Arts Exhibit

Jan 14, 2022 6:45 AM ET

PT Freeport Indonesia joined with two cultural foundations to host an exhibition and sale of Kamoro Art in Jakarta, Indonesia in late October.

Innovation & Technology

5G's Green Footprint Stretches Across 'Railroads, Waterways and Airways of Tomorrow,' Says Qualcomm Exec

Jan 13, 2022 4:40 PM ET

During a panel discussion at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kirti Gupta, VP of economic strategy at Qualcomm, claimed that the green outlook for 5G greatly surpasses that of previous generations of cellular technology.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Ranks Among America's Most 'JUST' Companies

Jan 13, 2022 4:15 PM ET

Truist is proud to join JUST Capital and CNBC’s list of America’s Most “JUST” Companies for 2022. It’s the first year of Truist appearing on the list, having formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust in 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From Sappi North America's Vice President of Research, Development, and Sustainability, Beth Cormier

Jan 13, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Being the newly appointed Vice President of Research, Development, and Sustainability, I find myself very grateful for past efforts that enhanced our sustainability culture and the significant commitment Sappi demonstrates every day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Majority of Its Global Office Portfolio

Jan 13, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Bloomberg has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating on Facility Operations and Management through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for 78 locations and over 4.6 million square feet of office space (427,000 square meters) – representing more than 90% of the company’s global office portfolio.

Environment

Five Ways the Olympic Winter Games Will Be Greener: From Eco-Friendly Ice Rinks to Recycled Buildings

Jan 13, 2022 2:20 PM ET

The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 will feature eco-friendly refrigeration systems at ice venues when the event kicks off in February, part of the Olympic movement’s push to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovation & Technology

How Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Supply Chain Technology is Helping Transform How We Work - and Live

Jan 13, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Learn how Johnson & Johnson sites are improving how and when we get the healthcare products and services we need and serving as a beacon to other manufacturers worldwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2022 CSR and Sustainability Conferences Guide

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Find CSR and Sustainability conferences around the world that are rich with industry expertise, fresh takes, challenging topics, and great speakers. The guide includes a comprehensive, month-by-month listing of conferences with an interactive map.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Unveils First-to-Market Product Innovation With the RLX Clarus® Polo, Exclusively at the Australian Open 2022

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) announces the debut of the RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt exclusively at the 2022 Australian Open Tennis Tournament, showcasing the Company’s latest work in groundbreaking product innovation and sustainability.

Education

CooperCompanies' Vision Business Facilitates Special Olympics “Opening Eyes” CE Series

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

As part of its partnership with the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program CooperVision is helping to facilitate a new continuing education series for eye care professionals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Awards $200,000 in Grants to Support Economic Development in Florida

Jan 13, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Recognized As One of America's Most JUST Companies

Jan 13, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Biogen was recognized as #36 of 954 companies, reflecting our performance and sustained commitment to ESG.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enviva Releases Its Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

Jan 13, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s leading producer of sustainable wood bioenergy, today announced the public release of its Corporate Sustainability Report for the year ending December 31, 2020.

Energy

Hydrogen Blending Project Now Operational, Reducing Carbon Footprint of Natural Gas Delivered by Enbridge Gas

Jan 13, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Enbridge Gas Inc. and project partner Cummins Inc. announced today that North America’s first hydrogen blending initiative is fully operational, and successfully serving the southern Ontario city of Markham.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ericsson Pledges to Support One Million Children and Young People by 2025 With Access to Digital Learning and Skills

Jan 13, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Ericsson announced a major new commitment to empower one million children and young people by 2025 through access to digital learning, tools, content and development programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Hershey's President & CEO Discusses Corporate Agility and Purpose

Jan 13, 2022 11:50 AM ET

Disruption can bring opportunity. President and CEO Michele Buck discusses what it takes for companies and leaders to be agile and successful in times of change.

Green Infrastructure

Bus Automation: Cost-Effective Solutions for Transit Operators

Jan 13, 2022 11:50 AM ET

A new WSP USA study explores what transit agencies and roadway authorities should be considering when implementing cost-effective transit solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rockwell Automation Launches New ROK in Action Global Volunteer Program and Platform

Jan 13, 2022 11:35 AM ET

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has launched ROK in Action, a new global volunteer program and platform that makes it easier for employees to take action and create lasting change in their communities.

Environment

A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainability: Why It's No Longer Just a Nice-to-have

Jan 13, 2022 11:30 AM ET

In our latest Horizons Report, we found that embracing sustainable change is no longer negotiable as 97% of life sciences companies report having committed to sustainability metrics – with three key factors driving these commitments.