ESG News from Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Bayer to Launch Organic Vegetable Seeds Portfolio Enabling Greater Access to Certified Organic Market

Sep 23, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Bayer today announced that it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the new Vegetables by Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed.

Green Infrastructure

Takachar: Meet the Team That Developed a Solution to Make Economic Use of Biomass Residues While Reducing Air Pollution

Sep 23, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Globally, about $120 billion worth of crops and forest residues are burned in the open each year.

Burning these residues is counterproductive to climate change, as it significantly increases air pollution, but it’s also a missed opportunity.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FPC Annual Report Press Release

Sep 23, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today published its first-ever Annual Report

Sustainable Development Goals

Defining the Inclusive Business Features

Sep 23, 2021 1:00 AM ET

The Inclusive Business Features seek to act as a guiding document for the adoption of IB through clear and practically defined features for businesses, investors and governments and have been developed specifically for them

Research, Reports & Publications

New Survey Provides Insights Into Drinking Behaviors During the Pandemic

Sep 22, 2021 5:45 PM ET

A new online survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes found that 17% of respondents aged 21 and over reported drinking patterns that met the survey criteria for "heavy drinking"*.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer Versus Moderna Versus Johnson & Johnson

Sep 22, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Bahar's recent research takes a look at the ESG data on each of the vaccine manufactures: Moderna Inc. Pfizer Inc., and Johnson & Johnson.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Back to the Roots Is Helping Children Garden and Grow

Sep 22, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Growing a personal garden does more than just fill your plate. According to the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, it can also lessen stress levels and help promote mental wellbeing

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs Deploy $25 Million to Advance Clean Energy Solutions in South and Southeast Asia

Sep 22, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs announced the launch of the Climate Innovation Fund to support sustainable low-carbon economic development with a focus on South and Southeast Asia to increase the pace, scale, and ambition of climate solutions and contribute to the clean energy transition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Time is Now to Accelerate Climate Action

Sep 22, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Environment

Emily Wasley Selected as Author for Fifth National Climate Assessment

Sep 22, 2021 2:10 PM ET

The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) has selected Emily Wasley, climate risk, adaptation and resilience practice lead for WSP USA, as an author for the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5).

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Together

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

At Dow the Hispanic and Latin Network employee resource group invites all employees, regardless of location, to join the celebration because Hispanic & Latin people, culture, & influence can be found everywhere & deserve to be seen & celebrated.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Announces UK Cadbury Dairy Milk Packaging Set to be Made with Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Mondelēz International today announced that Cadbury Dairy Milk made in Bournville and sold in the UK and Ireland is to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal Charity Classic Sets Charitable Giving Record in 2021

Sep 22, 2021 1:55 PM ET

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2021 tournament raised more than $7.3 million in support of Iowa children’s charities, surpassing the event’s previous record of $6.7 million set in 2020 despite the tournament being canceled due to COVID-19.

Education

Dentsu International to Mobilise 10,000 Young Creatives to Help Cut Food Waste in Global Collaboration With Schools, NGOs and Global Brands

Sep 22, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Dentsu International to mobilise 10,000 young creatives to help cut food waste in global collaboration with schools, NGOs and global brands. Global Rise Up challenge to be delivered by dentsu volunteers to diverse future talent through The Code

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Supports Back to School Season in North Carolina

Sep 22, 2021 1:30 PM ET

It's back to school season, and our New Bern, North Carolina, team members are responding to needs in their community by sponsoring and donating needed items to Craven County's Stuff the Bus event.

Environment

Vistra Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Targets

Sep 22, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Vistra accelerated its GHG emissions reduction targets in 2020 and is now setting out to achieve a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent (CO2 e) emissions by 2030 as compared to a 2010 baseline and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Building Sustainable Value for Our Business and Society

Sep 22, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, affirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities as core to our company and a strong driver of sustainable value for our business and society.

Energy

Helping to Sustain the GRID

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

NortonLifeLock is investing in expanding solar energy by funding GRID Alternatives’ National Tribal Program. Since April, our funding has helped the Tribal Program install over 360 kW of solar power across California, New Mexico, Montana, and Alaska.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Food Futurism

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

If I had to guess, there is one category of science fiction technology that will come to fruition in my lifetime, and it’s of a type that might surprise you a bit. I’m talking about food.

Environment

IWBI Unveils New WELL Feature to Recognize Climate Leadership

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has added a new innovation feature to the WELL Building Standard (WELL) that rewards climate leadership

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Qualcomm Wearable Ecosystem Accelerator Program to Help Accelerate Wearables Adoption and Reduce Product Development Times

Sep 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The future of our everyday computing devices continues to be defined by lower power consumption and higher performance, all wrapped into smaller, sleeker form factors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $16.3 Million of Capital For Affordable Multifamily Housing to Serve LGBTQ Youth in New York City

Sep 22, 2021 11:45 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided $16.3 million dollars for the development of Homeward – Central Harlem in New York City.

Innovation & Technology

Data Science Helps Raleigh Water Avoid Digging Up The Streets

Sep 22, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Combining Xylem sensors and advanced risk analytics with Esri location intelligence software, Raleigh Water achieved a far more accurate, predictive, and targeted view of its potential trouble spots.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Abbott Is Shaping the Future of Health by Innovating for Access and Affordability

Sep 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Abbott recently released its 2020 Global Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s work to help the greatest number of people to live better and healthier

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the Fourth Consecutive Year, Illumina Was Recognized As a Platinum Tier SANDAG iCommute Diamond Award Winner

Sep 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

This week, Illumina earned the highest recognition of a Platinum Tier iCommute Diamond Award for Excellence in Commute Programs from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).