News by subject: SRI

Georgia Power today announced the company and the Georgia Power Foundation are committing to invest $15 million annually from 2021-2025, $75 million over the five-year period, to help advance racial equity and social justice efforts in Georgia. The...

Sirius Signal is supporting the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, (AuxA), with the option of adding a dollar to your checkout total on the Sirius Signal website. This added dollar option will be donated to the recreational boating safety mission of...

The Summary: Given the economic impact from the pandemic on underrepresented women of color and job loss, it's never been more urgent to help them find jobs that pay well above minimum wage; Citi Foundation joins NPower as a founding member of...

Movin'On, the world leading co-innovation ecosystem for a sustainable mobility, created by Michelin in 2017 and gathering today more than 300 public and private organizations, is organizing its annual event from June 1 to 4. The global pandemic has...

Today, Peet's Coffee®  announced an industry-leading Carbon Neutral Series coffee subscription, enabling consumers to effortlessly offset their carbon footprint over time, all while enjoying a new lineup of always fresh Peet's coffees. The Carbon...

Xplornet Communications Inc., Canada's largest rural-focused broadband service provider, launched Xplore 100x10 UNLIMITED service today across 48 rural communities in New Brunswick, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10...

Tealbook, the "Trusted Source of Supplier Data" and EcoVadis, the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, today announced a new partnership to bring EcoVadis ratings to Tealbook's supplier profiles. The integration will...

3BL Media has named Stanley Black & Decker to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies....

Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley told shareholders in the company's second virtual annual meeting that the company's Clean Energy Commitment is "our way forward" and "will help our planet, our company, and our communities remain sustainable," while also...

Serial entrepreneur Blake Johnson announced today that he has made a $25,000 donation to the Los Angeles Mission. The donation will support the nonprofit organization's residential rehabilitation programs and support its fight to end homelessness in...

For the eighth season, Mountain America Credit Union committed to donating $50 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation for every 3-point shot made by the Utah Jazz. With the Utah Jazz hitting more than 1,100 3-point shots during the 2020-2021 season, Mountain...

GroupM, WPP's media investment group, today announced that it has formed the Media Inclusion Initiative, an integrated investment strategy to support and grow diverse and Black-owned media companies and creators, with an initial focus on Black-owned...

Federated Hermes, Inc. , a global leader in active, responsible investing, announced the launch of the Responsible Investing Institute to train members of the investment community about the topics of responsible investing and role of environmental,...

The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the Governments of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure...

Ideal Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital and private equity company that specializes in investing in companies founded by women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) and that create impactful technology solutions, has appointed...

Ascend Performance Materials today published its latest sustainability report highlighting the company's performance and initiatives across three pillars: Empowering People, Innovating Solutions and Operating Without Compromise....

Bank of America has announced National Disability Institute (NDI) as a recipient of its Neighborhood Builders award in recognition of the organization's work dedicated to the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities and their...

Today OPTrust released its 2020 Responsible Investing Report, detailing its continued long-term commitment to sustainable investing throughout the volatility of the past year. ...

Gilbane Building Company recently held its 13th Annual Gilbane Cares Charity Golf Tournament at the Black Horse Golf Club in Cypress, Texas. More than 225 golfers joined Gilbane and helped raise over $129,000 for local charities including the ACE...

S&P Global Ratings said today that AEDAS Homes S.A.'s Green Financing Framework is fully aligned with the four components of the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and the four components of the Green Loan Principles (GLP). The Framework Alignment Opinion...

MerchantMaverick.com, a business product comparison site for small business owners, announced the winners of its inaugural Opportunity Grants Program. Four $10,000 grants were open to Black female entrepreneurs in the United States.  Merchant...

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$15 million loan in favor of NMB Bank Limited in Nepal for the purpose of financing micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and renewable energy projects. The loan...

Manulife today announced a net zero emissions commitment to support climate goals worldwide, recognizing the important role 37,000 employees, 118,000 agents, and over a trillion dollars in assets under management and...

Fineco today announced funds from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) are now available on its investing platform. The addition of funds from the asset manager will further strengthen Fineco's ESG offering, and enable its growing customer base in the...

All About Food LLC, a soul food restaurant located inside the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65, is excited to announce it will be hosting a Mother's Day brunch on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1624 E. Broadway Road in Phoenix. Proceeds...

CleanEquity® is an annual invitation-only event hosted by Innovator Capital, the London-based specialist investment bank. The 30 best-in-class sustainable technologies must meet high standards set by the selection committee. The conference provides...

The Government of Canada is driving innovation in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry to accelerate emissions reduction and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus...

The Government of Canada is driving innovation in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry to accelerate emissions reduction and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus...

CarVal Investors, an established global alternative investment manager, today announced the final close of CVI Clean Energy Fund (CEF or "the Fund") with $490 million in total capital commitments. The Fund, which exceeded its initial target size of...

The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is sending $1.1 million to help combat the deadly surge of COVID-19 in India. The funds will go toward services already being provided on the ground in India by The Salvation Army, which will continue...

Several schools in DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will receive Healthe's state-of-the-art UVC air cleaning solution, thanks to a generous donation from Atlanta community and business leaders and Healthe, Inc.  ...

The Parkinson's Foundation today announced an additional $10 million investment in research, care and education programs to make life better for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This investment includes expanding PD GENEration: Mapping the...

In May 2020, BMO Financial Group  became the first major bank in Canada to sign the International Finance Corporation (IFC) led Operating Principles for Impact Management ("the Principles"). The Principles set a market standard for investing by...

With a continued commitment to providing investors with innovative investment solutions, Manulife Investment Management announced today the...

As it committed to do following the announcement of the REM de l'Est project, CDPQ Infra is now inviting the public to share their views through a broad public consultation and is continuing its active meetings with various stakeholders and civil...

Skillshare?the world's largest online learning community for creativity?is celebrating the people who bring creative learning to life: teachers. In honor of Teach Appreciation Week (May 3-7), Skillshare is announcing their plan to fund the creative...

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. today released its Corporate Responsibility Report, summarizing the company's global sustainability activities, performance and results from calendar year 2020. The report provides a look at how U.S. Silica is operating to...

The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) and other groups have teamed up for a multi-city initiative to vaccinate tens of thousands of hospitality workers across the state....

Junior Achievement of New York  ? the leading provider of real world education for K-12 students in New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley ? received over $2,000,000 in program support since the beginning of its 2020-2021 fiscal...

On World Wish Day, The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish as part of a grand unveiling event for the highly anticipated Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to set sail in summer 2022. The name Disney...

Indigenous communities and organizations across Ontario are moving forward with plans to transform how they meet their energy needs, choosing cleaner, more reliable and more affordable options. To that end, the Independent Electricity System Operator...

Today, Wealthfront announced new features for its investment portfolios that will enable clients to invest in a wider range of carefully vetted ETFs and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) options. The company is also exploring options to enable...

Kerry W. Kirby and Melinda M. Kirby, renowned entrepreneurs, technology innovators, and philanthropists, announced today that they have received a Communitas Award for their philanthropic efforts. This prestigious, global award recognizes the...

A grant from The Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Fund, one of more than 740 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, is providing support to the Youth Apprenticeship Program in Frederick County. Frederick...

X4Impact, the free market intelligence platform for social innovation, announced The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropic institutions, as a Founding Partner of X4Impact. The Hewlett Foundation joins other...

A bright light in the midst of the pandemic, Factory_OS recently opened a second factory at Mare Island to ramp up affordable housing production due to surging demand. Shelter-in-place mandates drew attention to affordable housing as critical...

Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada's plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, met with...

Izzy Zero Waste Beauty is the world's first fully reusable, sustainable and direct-to-consumer beauty brand. Founded by industry veteran Shannon Goldberg, Izzy's mission is to change the beauty industry's relationship with the environment by...

Today, Cox Enterprises released Making Our Mark, its collective impact report, which details the company's investment of nearly $1 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies, and more than $191 million donated to or invested in communities....

Sabra®, maker of America's favorite hummus and a leading plant-based brand, shared ambitious sustainability goals today, communicating a promise to nourish people and planet with commitments across all areas of the business....