Category: ESG Standards
First multi-industry and multi-regional index points to corporate confidence about past progress, but less optimism about short- and long-term future goals Nearly nine out of ten organizations are planning to...
Assan Aluminyum, a subsidiary of the Kibar Group, prioritizes ESG (environmental, social, governance) in its long-term strategies and future plans. The company follows the Performance Standards of the Aluminium Stewardship...
Klépierre has once again been recognized for the excellence of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy in the 2022 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment. For the third year...
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and...
After more than two years of pandemic and economic upheaval, people are reevaluating their lives. Workers around the world are reconsidering what they want from a job. For the Fortune World’s Best...
Nestlé has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work as one of the top 25 workplaces amongst multinational companies. The list is complied every year based on surveys...
BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila announced that the bank will increase its sustainable finance target by 50 percent. “Sustainability is a business opportunity,” because the amount of investment required is...
Stellantis NV is accelerating efforts to extend the life of used vehicles and build new ones with recycled materials to become more efficient amid high energy costs and scarce natural resources. ...
Schroders announces it has signed up to The Operating Principles for Impact Management, an influential global impact investing framework. This commitment to The Operating Principles for Impact Management, also known...
Atos announces that it has been awarded the highest rating available to an organization (the AAA rating) in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG rating 2022, ranking it among...
Company brings industry leadership and expertise as a founding sponsor of the initiative to make medicines more sustainable Walgreens announced it is joining the Sustainable Medicines Partnership as a founding...
In addition to providing capital, the new Amazon Catalytic Capital initiative will also offer mentorship and business opportunities to startups led by Black, Latino, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ founders Initial...
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) once again warned that global emissions are on track to surpass the 1.5 degrees...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are more than just a public relations tactic. They help companies build stronger brands, attract more customers, employees, and investors, and drive long-term growth....
DMCC has been awarded ‘Global Free Zone of the Year 2022′ by the Financial Times’ FDI Magazine, competing against 67 other nominees Win reaffirms DMCC’s position as world’s leading free zone...
IKEA’s home deliveries will be made by electric vehicles by 2025 as part of a target at the world’s No.1 furniture brand to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the...
Dedication to EV technology innovation brings remarkable growth potential XPeng Inc., a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, has announced it received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for the...
Company to deploy over 200 associates and host relief events to help affected communities in Florida Lowe’s announced it will donate $2 million to support relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian left devastation across...
Societe Generale, via Societe Generale Ventures, and Altalurra Ventures take a stake in impak ratings a Series A €4.5 million funding. Societe Generale has also chosen impak ratings to analyze...
BNY Mellon today announced new enhancements to its securities finance platform to help clients analyze their agency securities lending program alongside their sustainability goals. The announcement comes as stakeholder demands...
Move by USSEC Supports Customers’ Efforts to Verify Sustainable Soy International customers of U.S. Soy throughout the supply chain are now able to better demonstrate their commitment to sourcing sustainable...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap Outlines Steps to Meet 100% of Domestic Aviation Fuel Demand with Sustainable Fuel By 2050 U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced the release of...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues escalate stakeholder pressure Decline in open trade and a change in governments in major mining markets sees geopolitics prioritized on EY top sector risks...
He agrees with the UN Secretary General that the current global scenario shows that the energy transition cannot wait, as it is the solution to both the problems created by...
Plans center on increasing energy efficiency, followed by implementation of renewable fuels Interim goal to achieve carbon-free electricity usage by 2030 Trains are among the most sustainable modes of transportation...
Transformation to pure-play Innovative Medicines company nears completion Focusing strategy on five core Therapeutic Areas, key technology platforms, and the US Advancing eight in-market brands with multi-billion dollar peak sales...
GXO helps OMNES source recycled packaging materials and achieve 100% on-time fulfillment GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that its industry-leading solutions, including...
General Motors Co said on Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero-emission. The largest U.S. automaker...
This year’s Green Power Leadership Award recipients are using 17.4 billion kilowatt-hours of green power Enough to power more than 1.6 million average American homes for a year “These companies...
The Group has set more ambitious short-term and long-term carbon reduction targets, including achieving a 90% reduction in all carbon emissions across scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2040, and...
STL, one of the industry’s leading integrators of digital networks, has announced Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) for all its optical fibre and cable facilities across India and Italy. Earlier In 2020, STL...
World first for a major company in the consumer durables, household and personal products sector Sony Group Corporation received approval for its net-zero targets from the “Science Based Targets initiative...
Ranked by League of American Communication Professionals (LACP) The ranking analyzes more than 1,000 companies from all sectors and from around 20 countries worldwide Iberdrola is the best European company...
Company announces new initiative to help advance its environmental, social, and governance goals over the next several decades OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the launch of the OpenText Zero-In Initiative,...
Interim decarbonisation targets set for 2030, reinforcing commitment to net zero financed emissions by 2050 Represents one of the most comprehensive sets of decarbonisation targets in global banking industry Bank...
In its endeavor to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has produced a special publication, ‘CKGSB 2022 ESG and Social Innovation Report:...
Exclusive collaboration between B Corp™ accounting firm and preeminent ESG assessment tool that aligns with the world’s leading ESG and sustainability standards Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a West Coast accounting and business-consulting...
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, announced today the company has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events...
Board-level progress at top UK companies beats US counterparts Major FTSE oil, gas and mining companies lead the way More than half of FTSE 100 companies now have a board-level...
The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) held the inaugural awards ceremony of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2021/2022 in Hong Kong on 30 August. Fosun International was awarded...
ESG report design process has helped companies share their positive impacts on employees, local communities, and the world OBATA, a creative agency with nearly 75 years of serving clients throughout North...
QatarEnergy’s affiliates QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions and Qatar Fertiliser Company have signed agreements for the construction of the Ammonia-7 Project, the ‘first world-scale and largest blue ammonia facility’ project. QatarEnergy is...
Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) awarded the Company a...
CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has achieved a platinum rating from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance, placing it in the top 1% of companies in the computer programming, consultancy and related activities industry category....
To Kick-off Hunger Action Month, Papa Johns expands Harvest Program, launches new partnerships with organizations working to relieve hunger and increases funding to help franchisees feed their local communities As citizens,...
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces that its Broward Manufacturing Facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. Coke Florida is the local Florida bottler with exclusive sales and...
54 Universities and 11 National Labs Will Work Across 34 States and D.C. to Research Clean Energy Technologies and Low-Carbon Manufacturing The U.S. Department of Energy has announced more than...
Frost & Sullivan Institute in partnership with Frost & Sullivan has announced the second edition of the Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition. The Institute bestows this prestigious recognition on...
Accenture has been recognized as a Leader in the inaugural “Sustainability Enablement Technology Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2022” report, by industry analyst firm Everest Group. Accenture is an overall leader...
The water stewardship program will be open to the public for the first time in 2022 PepsiCo, Inc. announced, in partnership with Arizona State University, the open sourcing of the...
Stacy’s introduces limited-edition flavor and pledges a donation of $50,000 to the Girl Scouts As a female-founded brand that grew from a sandwich cart to distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada, Stacy’s Pita Chips...
Recipients include 36 nonprofit organizations across American Water’s national footprint The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility...
Billie Eilish and her mother, Maggie Baird, will be honored by the Environmental Media Association at its upcoming EMA Awards gala. The duo will receive the EMA Missions in Music Award at the...
On March 30 and 31, Camel Group Co., Ltd. ( “Camel Group” or “the Company”) was audited by an international expert team （”Expert Team”）entrusted by a third party, consisting of environmental safety...
Parsons Corporation announced that the company joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative – a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices that improves...
Offshore wind energy projects will be key to the growth of the electric utility, which has around 1,300 MW in operation and a further 5,500 MW under construction or secured...
OneTrust gains momentum in market leadership with its trust intelligence platform ranking among the world’s top private cloud companies for the fourth year OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence,...
CBTS announced that it has achieved the Environmental Sustainability Specialization through the Cisco Partner Program. The distinction indicates that the company has successfully completed exams and courses created to help...
In July, Forbes China and Russell Reynolds Associates, a global search and leadership advisory firm, unveiled the results of the 2022 Forbes China – Best Employer Selection. Vipshop Holdings Limited, China’s leading online discount...
Ørsted has set a clear expectation towards all suppliers to use 100 % renewable electricity by 2025, becoming the first energy company in the world to do so. The commitment builds...
Crowley has chosen international business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis to assess its value chain for its suppliers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. A global provider of supply chain solutions,...
Company-wide emissions reductions submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced...
Delta is one of Forbes’ Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. for a second year in a row, with employees giving top marks to the airline’s working conditions, benefits...
“The ESG 100” Shares Tips for ESG Communications Investis Digital, a leading global digital communications company, announced today the publication of a 2022 ranking of the Top 100 global leaders...
More than $4.5 Million Committed to Disaster Response in 2022 The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $300,000 to support immediate disaster relief efforts in the communities impacted by...
Industry Disrupting Plant and Tree Nursery Releases Inaugural 2021 ESG Report and Communicates New Corporate Social Responsibility Goals Moon Valley Nurseries, the Southwest’s premier plant and tree nursery, published its inaugural...
Airline launches campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and SU2C Ambassador Mandy Moore Mandy Moore joins American and SU2C to launch this year’s fundraising campaign with video alongside airline...
Chris Fikry, M.D., Clario CEO, signs pledge to drive measurable action through collaboration with other business leaders on DEI strategies Dr. Fikry joins 2,300 other CEOs in charge to cultivate...
The top threats to business over the next five years are financial stability, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical concerns, according to new study by SK Climate action failure and extreme...
Rural lifestyle retailer will invest $150,000 each in Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited over the next three years to enhance conservation projects Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer...
In its largest donation ever, the foundation awards more than $1.2 million in scholarship funds 452 students in eight countries received a scholarship from the American Airlines Education Foundation. 107...
Ratings upgrade from ‘BBB’ to ‘AA’ recognizes Nasdaq’s ESG commitments and disclosure enhancements Nasdaq, Inc. received a significant upgrade in its latest ESG Ratings score published in the 2022 MSCI ESG...
At the recently opened Veterans Square housing complex in Pittsburg, California, a new community is blossoming. It’s not uncommon to see residents like J.C. in the hall, serenading one of...
Funding Supports 63 Community Organizations to Provide Greater Access to Protein Tyson Foods, Inc. awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 non-profit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance...
Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Center for Health Equity received a $1 million grant...
For the seventh year in a row, Delta scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index, ranking it as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The...
For the second consecutive year, Discover is recognized as a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and has earned a 100 percent score on the Disability Equality Index....
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced it earned a 100 out of 100 score in its third year of completing the Disability Equality Index. The index is a benchmarking tool that...
American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company, for the fourth consecutive year, on the Disability Equality...
MetLife, Inc. announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year...
American receives top score on the index for the seventh year in a row. CEO Robert Isom also signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion to call on peers to...
Comcast NBCUniversal is honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a top score of 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index (DEI) for...
Grants to 28 organizations across the state focus on investing in basic needs, workforce development and education in vulnerable communities Bank of America today announced more than $1.5 million in...
UBS today announced the launch of the US version of the UBS Climate Aware Equity Index, which is a rules-based strategy that aims to provide investment exposure to the long-term theme...
The Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in funding to 74 nonprofits nationwide Amazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that amplify emerging writers and diversity in...
Presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that is home to NBC/Telemundo owned stations, Project Innovation celebrates forward-thinking organizations that are uplifting diverse communities....
Training Program will be Created by Paul Smith’s College—a National Leader in Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, and Innovation The Fedcap Group, a nonprofit that develops innovative, sustainable solutions to advance...
FactSet, a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced its commitment to set a near-term, company-wide emission reduction target in line with the Science Based...
Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health Prime Healthcare hospitals have ranked among our nation’s highest performing 100 Top Hospitals 66 times Recognition...
For the first time in aviation history, a CORSIA-certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline. American Airlines took possession of a batch of Neste MY...
Fund brings sustainable, mixed-use developments to New England communities UnitedHealth Group today announced a $25 million commitment to the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II. The fund, launched by Conservation Law Foundation and Massachusetts...
PepsiCo, Inc. today published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), a strategic end-to-end business transformation with sustainability and human capital at the center of...
Best score among Mainland China’s insurance companies Ping An has been rated as low ESG risk by Sustainalytics, a global leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating firm. With a...
In April 2022, Walmart launched the Circular Connector with the goal to connect companies with more sustainable packaging innovations with those who are looking for those types of solutions. Over 500 organizations...
100% grape must suppliers for entire MARTINI portfolio certified sustainable After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices, MARTINI, the world’s number one Italian sparkling wine and vermouth from family-owned Bacardi, has...
Expanded decommissioning presence represents significant step for Helix’s Energy Transition business model Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) announced today its successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of...
AVANGRID, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company, and part of The IBERDROLA Group, today announced it has signed on to the United Nations Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles, affirming its commitment...
Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental...
Joint Study by BCG and Comité Colbert Reveals That 65% of Consumers Take Into Account Companies’ Commitment to Sustainable Development When Deciding on Their Purchases The luxury industry has shown...
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