ESG News from Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

Force for Good Reveals $100 Trillion Financing Gap for Sustainable Development Ahead of United Nations General Assembly Debate

Sep 17, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) face a financing gap that has soared to up to US$100 trillion in the wake of COVID-19 and other urgent global challenges, according to a new report by Force for Good in collaboration with the UN and other organizations.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Part of Effort to Create Carbon Neutral Neighborhood

Sep 17, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Named Neue Weststadt (which translates to New West Town), the newly opened quarter spans 100,000 square meters with over 450 apartments, office buildings and commercial space.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Cosmetics and Lammas Park Team up to Champion Black British Talent for Channel 4's Black to Front Campaign

Sep 17, 2021 11:30 AM ET

M·A·C Cosmetics has partnered with Sir Steven McQueen’s production company Lammas Park to create a short film championing Black British Talent for Channel 4’s Black to Front campaign.

Education

Podcast: How to Find Support When You're Studying STEM

Sep 17, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Abbott intern Diya Iyer talks with Betsy Wille about how to find support when you're studying STEM subjects.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 17, 2021 11:00 AM ET

At Truist we believe sharing ideas, respecting diverse perspectives and listening to others builds a stronger organization. We further illustrate that belief in our Truist theme for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leveraging Technology to Mobilize Individual Action Toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sep 17, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In honor of Global Week to #Act4SDGs (September 17-24), we’re exploring some of the ways technology enables people to take direct action, leading to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.

Environment

Eldorado Gold Shares About Environmental Site Restoration

Sep 17, 2021 10:20 AM ET

Recently, Hellas Gold S.A. Environmental Director, Emmy Gazea presented a keynote speech at Raw Mat 2021 - International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy in Athens, Greece.

Energy

NJEDA and PSEG Sign 78-year Lease for the New Jersey Wind Port, Establishing New Jersey As a Hub for the Clean Energy Economy

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and PSEG have signed a lease allowing for a term of up to 78-years on land that will be home to the New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County, New Jersey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming Impact Through Meaningful Capacity Building

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

In this 2021 U.S. Pro Bono Summit virtual session, participants will hear from Nonprofit Finance Fund, Prudential Foundation, and Taproot Foundation on the key considerations and insights connected to meaningful capacity building.

Environment

Cool Effect and American Airlines Celebrate One Year of Partnership and Carbon Emissions Reductions

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects around the globe that reduce carbon emissions, and American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mid-Size Companies: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Procurement

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

This year, mid-size companies (between $100 million and $1 billion in annual revenue) made it clear that they are firmly in the sustainable procurement game.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Celebrates International Equal Pay Day

Sep 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

For the second year, the United Nations is celebrating International Equal Pay Day on September 18.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enbridge: Community Engagement

Sep 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Through dialogue and community participation, we seek to build trust and understanding, and cultivate relationships that enable us to constructively address stakeholder needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eldorado Gold Supports Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Sep 16, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Earlier this summer, Eldorado Gold was proud to support Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland for their 'Future You' summer camp. This year, Eldorado sponsored the STEAM and resources day.

Environment

Global Water Center's Mobile Discovery Center Comes to Kohler, Wis.

Sep 16, 2021 5:40 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Tetra Pak® Cartons Are Recycled

Sep 16, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Tetra Pak® cartons are recyclable! Learn more about the carton recycling process and the different paths a carton can take once placed in your recycling bin.

Green Infrastructure

IVECO BUS Wins Major Order to Supply Electric Buses to the City of Paris, France

Sep 16, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The Parisian transport authority, Île-de-France Mobilités and the city’s transport operator, RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) have awarded a major European tender to IVECO BUS for the supply of its 12-meter full electric buses.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab as First Industry Partner; Lab Announces Batch #4 Companies

Sep 16, 2021 3:35 PM ET

CNH joins founding and corporate partners Accenture, Amdocs, Avanade, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, F5, Intel, Microsoft, Spirent, T-Mobile and VMware.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Land Betterment Shares Article about how Kentucky's Agricultural Climate is Changing

Sep 16, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to share Middle Tech Pod.com’s recent article titled “The Agriculture Climate in Kentucky is Changing.”

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Heinz Partners With WestRock to Remove 550 Tonnes of Plastic Packaging From Multipacks in UK Supermarkets as Part of £25 Million Investment in More Sustainable Solutions

Sep 16, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Heinz has announced today that it is continuing its mission to remove plastic from supermarket shelves with the UK roll-out of the Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack, a new, convenient

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empower by GoDaddy Participant Starts Non-Profit for Congolese Refugees

Sep 16, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Environment

How Can Oil Palm Contribute to the Sustainable Development of Villages

Sep 16, 2021 2:15 PM ET

If well-planned and managed, oil palm development can uplift communities, provide employment, and generate investments in infrastructures. This is why Musim Mas started a ground-up program to help interested villages grow oil palm sustainably.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CRB's Best Practices in Food Manufacturing Facility Design

Sep 16, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Consumer protection laws mandate that foods containing any of the 8 most common potential allergens be labeled, yet most US food recalls still arise from undeclared allergens.

Innovation & Technology

UnidosUS and Verizon Continue to Bridge Digital Skills Gap Among Latinos

Sep 16, 2021 1:30 PM ET

UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today its receipt of $1.4 million in grant funding from Verizon to support the organization’s Latinx @ Work Program.

Energy

State of Illinois Enacts Landmark Energy Transition Legislation That Includes Vistra's Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Initiative

Sep 16, 2021 1:20 PM ET

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2408, the Energy Transition Act, a sweeping measure designed to move the State of Illinois to 100% clean energy, support a transition away from carbon-intense power generation and spur renewable energy.