Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Media & Communications

Working Capital Innovation Fund: Annual Impact Report

The Working Capital Innovation Fund (WCIF) today released its second annual Impact Management and Measurement Report, focused on activities undertaken and lessons learned during 2020.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods | 2020 Sustainability Report

"I’m so encouraged by our progress in creating a Sustainability Plan that gives new depth of focus, structure and discipline to accelerating Griffith Foods as a 'vehicle for greater good.'"

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue's Soar With Reading Free Book Vending Machine Initiative Goes Virtual to Get Books into the Hands of Kids Who Need Them Most

JetBlue's eleventh annual Soar with Reading initiative tackles the issue of literacy in areas known as book deserts, where access to age-appropriate books for children is often very limited.

Research, Reports & Publications

2020 In Focus: ViacomCBS Social Impact Review

At our core, ViacomCBS is made up of a team of doers and creatives looking to change the world. As a one of the world’s largest content creators, our commitment to social impact is a top priority.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bank 2020 ESG Report: Corporate Governance

Fifth Third Bank believes that a strong corporate governance program is the foundation for a sustainable and well-governed company.

Innovation & Technology

Security Is a Journey, Not a Destination: Cybersecurity's Past, Present and Future

In 2020, the IT world has proven its resiliency — and overall done well at enabling organisations to get the job done under extreme circumstances. Many lessons were learned along the way and it most certainly wasn’t the same journey for all.

Environment

International Report Underscores Urgent Need for Climate Action Before It Is Too Late

Governments must urgently move to prevent the worst impacts of the global climate crisis, the sustainability nonprofit Ceres said following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Purpose of Business and the Circular Economy

In college, one of my professors taught a popular theory of economics that a company’s sole purpose is to deliver profit to shareholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kinross Gold Launches 2020 Sustainability Report

Kinross Gold’s 2020 Sustainability Report highlights another successful year of responsible mining despite the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

New Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon On The Future Of Qualcomm, Tech And 5G

Years from now, when we look back at the technologies that shaped and impacted us the most, on a grand and magnificent scale, I believe we will recognize the importance of the push and adoption of wireless technologies like 5G.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper Collaborates With APNA to Improve Quality of Life for Autistic Children and Their Families in Spain

Thanks to a donation by International Paper, the Spanish Association of Parents of People with Autism will begin implementing Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy, a technique that helps autistic children develop their social communication skills.

Research, Reports & Publications

Customized Corporate Responsibility Report Results from Chevron

We demonstrate our commitment to transparency by reporting metrics and performance data annually so we can hold ourselves responsible for our progress and our stakeholders can hold us accountable.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Enhances Partnerships With LULAC and UnidosUS to Bring Digital Literacy Resources to Hispanic Communities

T-Mobile announced donations to two of the country’s leading Hispanic advocacy organizations, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) to fund two programs focused on providing digital literacy resources to Hispanic communities across America.

Innovation & Technology

EllaLink Cable Providing Fast, Sustainable Connection Across Atlantic Ocean

WSPs first transatlantic fiber optic cable system, connecting South America to Europe is now providing the first system that directly connects these two continents, bypassing the U.S. telecom infrastructure.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tokyo 2020 Goes For Net Zero Emissions, Adapts to a Changing Climate

The primary concern in this respect for the organisers of Tokyo 2020 is to mitigate the impacts of high city temperatures on athletes, volunteers and officials.

Diversity & Inclusion

NRG Energy 2020 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We recognize that in order to serve our customers and our communities we must live our values.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Donates Next-Generation Sequencing Capabilities to Support Indigenous Scientists

On a windy, overcast, yet unseasonably warm day in March, Joseph Yracheta was excited to welcome two guests to his research facility in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Illumina Field Applications Scientist Brittny Smith and Field Service Engineer Andrew “AJ” Rutt were traveling to help with the setup of the Illumina NextSeq™ 550, which had been delivered as part of Illumina’s Accelerating Access to Genomics Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Health & Healthcare

It's National Health Center Week 2021, and We Want To Say Thank You

This National Health Center Week 2021, Quest Diagnostics is grateful and proud to recognize the unwavering work of our country’s community health centers.

Energy

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions' 182-MW Maryneal Windpower in Texas Starts Commercial Operation

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions,* a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced the commercial operation of the 182-megawatt (MW) Maryneal Windpower project in Nolan County, Texas.

Research, Reports & Publications

True Transparency Requires In-Depth Reporting

How can organizations respond to their needs for improved information on sustainability risks, as well as growing external expectations for transparency?

Education

Think Globally, Act Locally: This Mom's Fight for Digital Equity Is a Lesson for Us All

“I’m not supposed to be here,” says Tanesha Grant, founder of Parents Supporting Parents NYC, a nonprofit aiming to help New York City kids bridge the digital divide.

Innovation & Technology

A Workplace Where Collaboration = Innovation

The power of collaboration to drive innovation has been at the core of Abbott’s health technologies for more than 130 years.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bank to Present at Sustainable Pittsburgh Carbon Reduction Conference

Fifth Third Bank Environmental Sustainability Leader Jeremy Faust will be presenting at Sustainable Pittsburgh’s “Advancing Your Organization’s Carbon-Reduction Goals” webinar on Thursday, August 12 at 1 p.m. ET.

Events, Media & Communications

People Are Moving for Microcredit during the Whole Planet Foundation Virtual 5K

Whole Planet Foundation alleviates poverty in 78 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, including 20 cities in the United States.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland NutriSense Nutrient Analysis Technology Helps Farmers Make Informed Decisions

Farmers are constantly looking for ways to do more with less: improve the quality of their crop while optimizing the use of inputs, preserving the health of the soil and reducing the environmental impact of their activities.

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