News by subject: Corporate Social Responsibility

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced it has been designated Prime in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating, effective as of May 4, 2021. Companies are classified as Prime when their ESG performance exceeds the threshold criteria for companies in its...

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") , today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report. This annual publication details the company's 2020 progress on priority environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, including...

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) is pleased to announce that Claudia Mills, formerly with Richmond-based Altria Group, Inc., will start as its Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, effective May 17. She will fill a vital role on PFG's senior...

On Friday, May 14, Unilever U.S. will be sharing joy at select vaccination sites throughout the country by delivering favorite summer treats like Klondike and Popsicle to newly vaccinated people, vaccine site workers, and volunteers. Those receiving...

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is challenging companies in the cleaning products industry and supporting supply chain to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. today released its annual Community Report, announcing 2020 charitable contributions of nearly $23 million. This brings the company's total giving over the past decade to approximately $225 million. "Taking care of our...

Hexion Inc. announced that in order to help address climate change, it has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2030. A leading producer of adhesives, coatings and composite resins, Hexion's commitment encompasses "Scope 1"...

In its latest release of environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, Ingersoll Rand Inc. has partnered with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) to globally focus on sustainable community development and infrastructure. EWB is a nonprofit...

INNIO Jenbacher's commitment to a climate-neutral, greener and more secure energy future was recognized by EcoVadis with a Silver Medal Rating for 2021, placing INNIO Jenbacher in the top 17% of its peers working towards sustainability. The...

As India and its healthcare systems face a surge in COVID-19 infections across the country, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, is working with organizations around the world to deliver...

Alcoa Corporation has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. "Our latest sustainability report highlights the...

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. today published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report detailing the company's efforts to advance health and equity, minimize its impact on the planet and dedicate itself to quality,...

As part of its response to the ongoing COVID-19-related humanitarian crisis in India, Wells Fargo & Company is committing more than $3 million through nongovernmental organizations to increase hospital capacity, supply oxygen concentrators and...

Today, O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar announced the expansion and elevation of Hometown Heroes, a philanthropic endeavor aimed at showing appreciation for the heroes who step up to provide help in moments of crisis while also keeping their communities...

Dream Unlimited Corp. ("Dream") today announced the publication of Dream's inaugural Impact Report, which outlines the Dream Impact Management System. "The release of Dream's Impact Report is a significant milestone in our impact investing journey...

The Hannon Armstrong Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization funded by a Social Dividend received from Hannon Armstrong, a leading investor in climate solutions, today announced the establishment of the Hannon Armstrong Climate Solutions...

JOANN, the nation's category leader in sewing and fabrics and one of the fastest growing competitors in the arts and crafts industry, is partnering with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children's mental health, to support childhood mental health...

Insulet Corporation (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced the publication of its 2020 Sustainability Report. The report, which includes Insulet's first...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive" or the "Company") , a Canadian "people-and-planet first" tech ecosystem, today announced its year end fiscal 2020 ("Fiscal 2020") operational and financial results. All financial results are reported in Canadian dollars,...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating increase in domestic violence surged across the United States. This pandemic within a pandemic stretched domestic violence shelters to the limits with women and children experiencing unspeakable...

Today, Publix announced that its new Feeding More Together program has raised nearly $10 million in much-needed support for food banks throughout the Southeast. The 12-day register campaign, launched last month, raised nearly $5 million in customer...

Solidia Technologies® today announced a $78 million fundraise and named concrete industry leader Bryan Kalbfleisch as CEO. The funding round attracted a range of leading investors committed to advancing low-carbon solutions for industry. Imperative...

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. today published its Sustainability Report 2020 Executive Summary highlighting the progress toward the achievement of its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company's agenda to build a more sustainable steel company. Later...

AMP Robotics Corp. ("AMP"), a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has introduced an AI-powered material characterization software solution that enables the recognition and...

Bright Data (formerly Luminati Networks), a leading online data collection platform, today announced the latest developments within the Bright Initiative program, which works with academic institutions, NGOs, NPOs, and public sector bodies to drive...

Tidewater Inc. ("Tidewater" or the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of offshore support vessels providing offshore energy transportation services worldwide today announced the publication of the Company's 2020 Sustainability Report. This...

Yum! Brands , parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants, today announced it will decrease its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 46% by 2030 in partnership with its franchisees, suppliers and producers as part of...

Granite Telecommunications, LLC, a leading provider of communications services to multilocation businesses and government agencies, announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Asian-American support groups and, through the company's CANDID...

Columbia Property Trust, Inc. has released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Report. The report highlights Columbia's ESG priorities, initiatives, and targets, including its commitment to an ambitious goal of net zero carbon...

Avalara, Inc. , a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announces the launch of its corporate sustainability site, highlighting its existing initiatives, and outlining the ongoing commitment to being a...

Innovators developing low-carbon technologies now have free access to patents from three of the world's largest tech companies under the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, a commitment to help tackle climate change. Beginning today, Hewlett Packard...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact?the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative?further advancing GEA's commitment to building appliances with people and the planet in mind. Delivered...

Lubrizol continues to take action to further its environmental stewardship. This Earth Day, that includes pledging greater reductions in the company's environmental footprint, with new goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste across its...

Global manufacturer Milliken & Company today released its third annual corporate sustainability report, entitled Together for Tomorrow. This report, which analyzes Milliken's performance through the lens of its holistic sustainability efforts,...

United States Steel Corporation ("U. S. Steel") today announced its membership in ResponsibleSteelTM, a global not-for-profit forum for all members of the steel supply chain and civil society organizations to work together to promote steel's...

TravelCenters of America Inc. , a nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, today announced the formation of eTA, a new business unit. eTA will seek to deliver sustainable and...

KB Home today released its 14th Annual Sustainability Report. The report details KB Home's 2020 priorities and achievements in three core areas: environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic sustainability; and highlights the...

Boston Properties, Inc. , the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, today announced several milestones that reinforce the Company's longstanding focus on Environmental, Social and...

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Evoqua Water Technologies , a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, today released its fifth annual Sustainability Report, outlining the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability. The report was launched in celebration of Earth...

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. , the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank ("Pacific Premier"), announced today that Pacific Premier has agreed to serve as the Exclusive Sponsor of the California Community Economic Development Association's (CCEDA)...

Today, Elanco and Ducks Unlimited announced a partnership emphasizing the strong bond between environmental sustainability and agriculture ? specifically beef cattle production ? across North America. Beginning in 2021 and through 2023, Elanco will...

In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting...

Albertsons Companies has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that supports the goals of the United Nations' Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions. Albertsons Cos.'...

United States Steel Corporation ("U. S. Steel") today expanded its transformational commitment to sustainability by setting an ambitious goal targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve its net-zero goal for 2050, U. S. Steel expects to...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive" or the "Company") , a Canadian "people-and-planet first" tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that its food delivery vertical Facedrive Foods is steadily growing with total customer delivery orders exceeding 5,000 per...

Russell Investments, a leading outsourced CIO provider and global investment solutions firm, today announced a new commitment to achieve a standard of net-zero carbon emissions for its investment portfolios globally. This commitment builds on the...

Addressing climate change will require the largest reconstruction of the global economy since the Industrial Revolution, according to a report published today by MSCI Inc. , a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the...

PPG today launched its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's strong, continued progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. The report is available at sustainability.ppg.com. "Our unwavering commitment to...

Dalrada Financial Corp. is excited to announce that its LikidoVOLT® Clean Energy generators were first purchased and paid by Hidden Villa Ranch, one of the nation's largest global distributors of cage-free, organic farm fresh eggs and dairy...