ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Honored as "Green Master"

Dec 21, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Education

CNH Industrial Brazil Supports Socio-Cultural Program That Brings Music to 50,000 Young People

Dec 21, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Bank, Case IH and CASE Construction Equipment in Brazil are supporting the Projeto Guri which is considered to be the largest socio-cultural programs of Brazil

Research, Reports & Publications

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Facilitate Grid Resiliency

Dec 21, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As U.S. power outages become increasingly common, revealing the deterioration of our nation’s electric grid, Congress recently passed President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes significant funding for grid modernization efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G's Widen The Screen Films Hit the Big Screen Once Again

Dec 21, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As part of P&G's continued efforts to Widen the Screen, we joined forces with TIDE Film Festival, a nonprofit organization that celebrates the power of storytelling by filmmakers of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Grants Provide Meals to Those in Need Across Louisiana

Dec 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Entergy stepped beyond the power grid again this year to support its communities in Louisiana by partnering with food pantries and nonprofits to fight community hunger.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Airports Embrace Significant Change As They Work to Reconnect Us”

Dec 21, 2021 2:30 PM ET

After months of restricted movement to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are keen to travel again.

Green Infrastructure

United Becomes Largest Airline to Invest in Zero-Emission Engines for Regional Aircraft

Dec 21, 2021 2:30 PM ET

United recently became the largest airline to invest in zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for regional aircraft, the latest move toward achieving its goal to reduce its GHG emissions 100% by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Enviva's Track & Trace® Data and Systems Verified by Preferred by Nature in Inaugural, Independent Audit

Dec 21, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Enviva reports its Track & Trace® data for the first half of 2021 and announces conformance to its newly developed Track & Trace Standard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Selling Sweet Treats for Those in Need

Dec 21, 2021 1:45 PM ET

This past summer, after seeing how badly the pandemic had affected the food security of many families in my community, I decided to create a charity bakery, Avi’s Sweet Treats.

Sustainable Development Goals

You Make ESG Dreams Come True

Dec 21, 2021 1:35 PM ET

Sustainability reporting for investment firms has grown to be complex, as the EU recently published their own set of rules and SFDR approach to reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Pledges $24,500 to Jobs for America's Graduates - Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to Support Storm Victims

Dec 21, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Today, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a national nonprofit serving 75,000 youth across 1,500 communities in 40 states, is recognizing Principal Foundation for supporting Jobs for America’s Graduates Kentucky (JAG KY) through an Emergency Relief Fund with a pledge of $24,500.

Events, Media & Communications

Congratulations to the New Cadence Design Systems CEO

Dec 21, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Please join us in congratulating and extending a warm welcome to our new CEO, Dr. Anirudh Devgan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings

Dec 21, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Eugene, Oregon — that took part in the program.

Media & Communications

PwC and Workiva Expand Alliance to Help Businesses Produce Reliable, Tech-Enabled ESG Reporting

Dec 21, 2021 12:45 PM ET

PwC—a leader in corporate social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion, and a passionate community of solvers who helps clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes by providing the full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) professional services—and Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK)—the leading provider of cloud-based reporting solutions designed to solve business challenges at the intersection of data, process, and people—are expanding their alliance to bring a people-led and tech-powered approach to ESG strategy and reporting issues to help organizations build trust amidst growing investor and stakeholder demands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Four Nextdoor Neighbors Who Support Their Communities

Dec 21, 2021 11:15 AM ET

There’s no better time to explore your neighborhood than during the holiday season. Oversized decorations, timed light shows and colorful props create a winter wonderland – and Nextdoor’s Cheer Map notifies you of the best, must-see scenes in your area.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Meeting Your Corporate Circularity Commitments: Welcome to the Age of Advanced Recycling

Dec 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

We believe that the solution to stopping plastic waste is understanding that the material is too valuable to be lost in landfills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Volunteering in Communities After Hurricane Ida

Dec 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

After Hurricane Ida left a wake of destruction, Entergy got right to work partnering with local groups like NOLA Tree Project to build and restore.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Behavior Science Research Reveals Getting Consumers To Commit To Recycling Isn't Necessarily Enough

Dec 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Even after a consumer has committed to recycling more and/or better, there are still many steps required to make their behavior habitual.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Research Project Curates Best Practical Resources to Embed Corporate Sustainability

Dec 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability and ESG, it is challenging for companies to find quality guidance and insights. A global research project, the Embedding Project, curates the best practical content to embed sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: An ESG Actions Video

Dec 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bancorp’s ESG video highlights its environmental, social and governance actions in 2020.

Media & Communications

Common Sustainability Reporting Standards Remain Elusive

Dec 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Efforts by various international organizations to develop common global sustainability reporting standards continue to run into roadblocks, as different groups propose diverging approaches and methodologies to enhance ESG disclosure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Commits 4 ekō Homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky for Tornado Victims

Dec 21, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Scotiabank With Above-Industry-Average A- Score for Strong Climate-Related Disclosure and Management for Second Consecutive Year

Dec 21, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it received a grade of A- for the second consecutive year from CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in recognition of its strong management of climate-related issues and transparency in its disclosures.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 3: Integrity

Dec 21, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Watch to learn more about how we foster a culture of integrity at SAIC.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference

Dec 21, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced that President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodén participated in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET.