ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Frontline Supporting Arizona First Responders Battling Wildfires

Jul 30, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Verizon Frontline technology has been delivered to 14 locations in Arizona by the Verizon Response Team (VRT) to help enable mission-critical communications in remote areas as first responders battle wildfires throughout the state.

Education

American Airlines Education Foundation Invests in Employees' Children With Nearly $1.2 Million in College Scholarships

Jul 30, 2021 10:30 AM ET

The American Airlines Education Foundation awarded $1,161,500 in scholarships to 425 children of team members this year, the largest amount ever distributed.

Education

T. Rowe Price Recommends Six Tips to Help Black Families Build Wealth

Jul 30, 2021 10:00 AM ET

T. Rowe Price recommends these six tips to help Black families build wealth and plan for future goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

NBC Olympics Enhances Accessibility For Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games

Jul 30, 2021 10:00 AM ET

NBC Olympics is providing more accessibility to its coverage of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games than ever, through closed captioning, audio description, and digital content accessibility.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cummins Joins Call for Congressional Action Protecting Dreamers

Jul 30, 2021 9:20 AM ET

This is not the first time Cummins leaders have spoken out in support of Dreamers. Linebarger called for action to protect Dreamers in an opinion article for The Indianapolis Star in February.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kim Bowyer Is Tetra Tech's May 2021 Project Manager of the Month

Jul 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Project managers (PM) are the face of Tetra Tech to every client and are the people who ensure that our project work is done to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Freeport-McMoRan Ranks As a United Way of Southeast Louisiana Topmost Generous Workplace for 2020-2021

Jul 30, 2021 6:35 AM ET

The United Way of Southeast Louisiana recently announced Freeport-McMoRan ranked fifth on its 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2020-2021.

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines Delivers an Additional 3 Million Vaccines Abroad on Behalf of White House COVID-19 Task Force

Jul 29, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Following the White House’s announcement to share at least 80 million U.S. vaccine doses globally this summer, American Airlines has now moved 4.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Guatemala.

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith Foods Acquires The Flavourworks

Jul 29, 2021 5:30 PM ET

For more than 100 years, Griffith Foods has a track record for market leading innovations, bespoke product development solutions and fast product turnaround. Griffith Foods is excited to introduce The Flavourworks to the Griffith Foods family!

Environment

FlixBus Made the Choice of a True Sustainable Mobility Solution With the IVECO BUS Crossway Natural Gas

Jul 29, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The model chosen by FlixBus operator is 13 meters long. With a total capacity of 1,260 litres (four 315-liter tanks), the vehicle has a range of minimum 600 km in long-distance missions.

Innovation & Technology

Solidia Technologies: Gateway to a Carbon Negative Future for Cement & Concrete

Jul 29, 2021 4:55 PM ET

By scaling technologies across the globe, Solidia is working to modernize one of the oldest and largest industries and shift concrete from an existential threat to a building block of the new digital age in which sustainability is business as usual.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wishing All Our Interns a Happy National Intern Day!

Jul 29, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Wishing all our interns a happy National Intern Day!

Diversity & Inclusion

HBCU Student Interns Share Their Home Depot Experience

Jul 29, 2021 4:15 PM ET

This year, more than 200 students will complete an internship with The Home Depot. Between learning and working on meaningful projects with professional teams, interns also receive exclusive opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empleados De Salud Que Van 'mas Alla; Del Servicio Clinico'

Jul 29, 2021 4:10 PM ET

El 4 de enero Rubén González llegó a la sala de emergencias debido a que le faltaba la respiración. Ahí le confirmaron que estaba infectado con covid-19 y tuvo que ser internado inmediatamente ya que sus pulmones estaban a punto de colapsar.

Environment

Fluid Foundations: How Brian Faist's Career Helping the Environment Started With a Prank Gone Horribly Wrong

Jul 29, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Even though Brian Faist was raised with a fundamental appreciation for the importance of sustainability, it wasn’t something he necessarily planned on turning into a career.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Goals at Enbridge

Jul 29, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Scott Schweiger

Jul 29, 2021 3:00 PM ET

In this episode of Speaking of Sustainability, Owens Corning scientist Scott Schweiger talks about how sustainability goals drive better innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helios Technologies Furthers ESG Program with Giving Initiative

Jul 29, 2021 2:55 PM ET

Helios Technologies (Nasdaq: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of a workplace philanthropy initiative in partnership with America’s Charities, a leader in workplace giving and employee engagement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSR and Corporate Citizenship Recognition Awards

Jul 29, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Have an awesome CSR or Corporate Citizenship program you want people to know about? Look no further! RW compiled a list of CSR and Corporate Citizenship Awards you might want to consider applying for. Check them out here!

Research, Reports & Publications

What H.R. 1187 Could Mean for ESG Disclosures

Jul 29, 2021 1:00 PM ET

A bill that narrowly won approval in the U.S. House of Representatives could become the country’s most comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements ever, with specific reporting expectations on climate risks, political spending, CEO pay, and taxation rates.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation's Jake Thatcher Offers Steps to Increase Plant Safety

Jul 29, 2021 12:45 PM ET

Job one for plant operators is keeping employees safe. Beyond incalculable human costs, workplace accidents can compromise a company’s safety record and lead to Occupational Safety and Health Administration reporting.

Education

Inspiring Students to Tackle Transportation's Biggest Challenges

Jul 29, 2021 12:10 PM ET

To continue to drive innovation in the transportation industry, it’s essential to foster a strong, diverse workforce that is prepared to tackle significant challenges.

Diversity & Inclusion

How MAC Cosmetics' VIVA GLAM Helped Pave the Way for Inclusive Beauty Culture

Jul 29, 2021 12:00 PM ET

It’s impossible to talk about the progress we’ve made without mentioning MAC Cosmetics, as they’re one of the first major brands to champion inclusivity, diversity, and equality across the board.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Shaping the Future with Polyurethanes

Jul 29, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In late March, Dow Polyurethanes pioneered a flagship virtual event – together with industry experts – called “Shaping the Future with Polyurethanes”, to explore the potential of Polyurethanes in delivering solutions that can change the way we live.

Health & Healthcare

From Patient to Pathologist: My Cancer Survivor Journey

Jul 29, 2021 11:35 AM ET

I was 24 years old and everything in life seemed perfect: halfway through medical school, dating a wonderful guy, going on weekly climbing trips… Then suddenly, I noticed I couldn’t breathe whenever I tried raising my arms or lying down.