Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Redefining Supply Chains With Integrated Logistics: The DP World Approach

DP World

Volunteering & Community

Nielsen Global Impact Day 2025: Expanding Our Global Impact

Nielsen

Research & Reports

Teva’s 2025 Healthy Future Report Highlights Environmental and Access to Medicines Progress, Including Meeting All Sustainability-Linked Bond Targets

Teva Pharmaceutical

AI & Technology

An Ecosystem Approach to the Future of Automotive

Qualcomm

Events

Coalition to Develop First Standardized Guidance for Assessing and Managing Corporate Value Chain Water Risk

SCS Global Services

Philanthropy

Celebrating the Sixth Sands Cares Accelerator Graduate: The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas

Las Vegas Sands

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Food Security: Reducing Food Loss and Waste Is Our Best Investment for Mitigating Current and Future Food Crises

Care USA

AI & Technology

Beyond Earth Day: Turning Sustainability Into Growth Across the Partner Ecosystem

Lenovo

Featured Brands

Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

Invest Atlanta and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced new philanthropic grants from Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support small business growth and housing stability across metro Atlanta.

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Expand National Youth Soccer and Coach-Mentorship Programs Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation announced an expanded commitment to increase access to high-impact youth soccer programs and coach-mentorship training in the lead-up to FIFA World Cup 2026™.

By Degrees Foundation and Wells Fargo Celebrate Expansion of 529 College Savings Accounts to All Students at North High School

Hundreds attended North High School in Des Moines to mark the launch of 529 college savings accounts, funded by a $750,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant. The By Degrees Foundation and Des Moines Public Schools are opening 529 accounts with seed money for all North High students

AI-Powered Energy Savings: How Globe Is Pioneering Energy-Efficient Networks With Qualcomm Dragonwing Ran Automation

A leading digital platform in the Philippines and a pioneering force in the telecommunications industry, Globe Telecom boasts more than 62 million mobile customers.

Mastercard: 6 New Ways To Think About Inclusive Growth

Global development priorities, fast-advancing technologies and shifting consumer behavior are reshaping what financial health looks like and how digital innovation.

DreamSpring Introduces New Loan Products Designed for Small Business Affordability

DreamSpring, a nonprofit CDFI and SBA lender, has introduced new loan products tailored for small businesses, including flexible repayment and care economy financing. With a $500,000 Wells Fargo grant, DreamSpring expanded its offerings to address growth-stage needs and industrie

Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Open Lift Zones in Lacey to Help Youth Build Digital Skills

Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) have opened new Lift Zones in Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and Rochester to help youth build their digital skills.

An Ecosystem Approach to the Future of Automotive

The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in history. Vehicles are evolving into software-defined platforms capable of improving safety, creating new experiences for drivers and passengers, and continuously evolving over their lifetimes.

Guiding Stars: What We’re Learning About Food, Packaging & the Environment

Social media feeds fill with news of forever chemicals. Apps abound that allow us to assess a product’s “health impact” score. Meanwhile, we still want nutritious options that are best for our bodies and health.

How We’re Building a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy Supply | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report

Cisco has long believed that sustainability action can spur innovation and build a more resilient energy supply.

Recent Alerts

Corporate Responsibility

New Report Identifies Ten Ways Canadian Businesses Can Better Support Children's Rights

In celebration of Human Rights Day, UNICEF Canada and Global Compact Network Canada today launched the first-ever Child Rights and Business Assessment to help Canadian businesses assess their impact on children’s wellbeing.

Research & Reports

T. Rowe Price: Black Families Prioritize Money Conversations with Kids More Than Other Racial Groups

A new study from T. Rowe Price reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.

Education & Workforce Development

Loyola University Chicago Launches New School of Environmental Sustainability

Loyola University Chicago formally announces the launch of its new School of Environmental Sustainability (SES), the first-ever school dedicated to environmental sustainability across Jesuit institutions worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

American Nurse Heroes Public Service Announcement

The American Nurses Association, Al Roker Entertainment, and HealthCom Media have partnered to produce a multi-channel campaign to celebrate the heroic work of nurses and the positive impact they have on our nation in this time of crisis—and beyond.

Philanthropy

LG Partners With Be Strong, Anti-Bullying Organization, to Help Student Leaders Stay Connected During Pandemic and Beyond

Awards & Rankings

Sands Named to CDP Climate and Water A Lists

Sands has again been recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP, on its Climate and Water A Lists. This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has appeared on the Climate A List, and the third straight appearance on the Water A List.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Commits to Mentoring LBGT+ Refugees With Tent and HRC

Tent Partnership for Refugees and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation held the first North American Business Summit for LGBTQ Refugees, where they announced that multiple organizations including Scotiabank have committed to mentoring LGBT+ refugees over the next 3 years.

Research & Reports

The Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees Initiative

In 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation made significant progress towards the Time for Trees initiative's landmark goal

Events

Purpose 360 Podcast Introduces 75 Insights From Social Impact Leaders

Leading social impact podcast Purpose 360, hosted by purpose pioneer Carol Cone and cause marketing savant Chris Noble, today released the first edition of its eBook series, featuring 75 insights from guests.

Energy & Infrastructure

3Degrees Helps Support Electrify America's EV Charging Infrastructure, Sells Verified Emissions Reductions to Customers Seeking to Reduce Transportation-Related Emissions

3Degrees announced that it will sell verified emissions reductions (VERs), also known as carbon offsets, from Electrify America, tapping into revenue from its voluntary carbon customers to help fund upkeep of Electrify America’s expansive, ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the U.S.

Research & Reports

Sustainability, Resilience, Data Command Top Spots in Black & Veatch's 2021 'Megatrends' Report

Black & Veatch releases its 2021 'Megatrends' report that explores the shared challenges facing critical infrastructure providers and their commercial and industrial (C&I) and manufacturing customers.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Trane Technologies Joins OneTen Coalition as Founding Member

Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, announced it will help launch the OneTen Coalition as a founding member to help train, hire and promote one million Black people in the U.S. over the next ten years.

Corporate Responsibility

Major Retailers and Consumer Brands Commit to Eradicate Forced Labour from Global Supply Chains with Launch of New Coalition of Action

Today, on annual Human Rights Day, 20 leading members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announce their collective stance against forced labour with the creation of the CGF’s new Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour

Energy & Infrastructure

Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Cummins: A Universe of Possibilities

With hydrogen power, there's a whole universe of possibilities. As the world looks to decarbonize, Cummins is investing in clean forms of energy, including fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies.

Awards & Rankings

Essity Achieves Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index for 2020

Essity, a global hygiene and health company and manufacturer of the Tork® brand of paper towels, napkins, tissue and toilet paper from recycled fibers, has earned a place in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index, one of the most prestigious sustainability indices in the world.

Volunteering & Community

Getting to Work by Going Remote: How Stacks+Joules Is Empowering Students in 2020

Stacks+Joules bridges the tech opportunity gap with a specialized curriculum that prepares their students for well-paying, meaningful jobs. Pro bono experts have helped them grow their impact and identify opportunities to look out for.

Events

Join CRB for a Biomanufacturing Manufacturing Solutions Webinar

Don't miss a discussion with our top advanced therapy medicinal product subject matter experts on how to assess expansion of production capabilities.

Corporate Responsibility

The Movement That Cannot Wait

For us, immediate action has taken shape via our TLF partnership and collective goal of increasing opportunities for early-career diverse talent in the communications industry.

Environment

A Hilltop Coffee Plantation Benefits from Robust and Healthy Forests

On a hilltop in southeast Brazil, 4,500 feet above the surrounding landscape, is a coffee plantation that has been operating in the same family for more than 150 years—five generations.

Awards & Rankings

Great Place to Work® Recognizes CNH Industrial Mexico

This summer, the CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro was named “Great Place to Work®” by the Great Place to Work® Institute in Mexico. CNH de México was recognized as one of the top 5 workplaces in the Bajío region where Querétaro is located.

Environment

MarViva Foundation and Moody's Foundation Join Efforts to Promote Economic Development in Coastal Communities

MarViva Foundation and Moody's Foundation formalized an agreement to support economic recovery in fishing communities through technological innovation for the commercialization of marine fish.

Awards & Rankings

For A Third Consecutive Year, Stanley Black & Decker Recognized with Double 'A' Score for Global Climate and Water Stewardship

Stanley Black & Decker has been named to the Climate A List seven times in total and the Water A list four times.

Events

Hormel Foods to Host Holiday Concert for Hunger Relief, Featuring “American Idol” Winner and Recording Artist Phillip Phillips

This latest event will be another first, with an online auction benefitting Conscious Alliance, a national nonprofit based in Boulder, Colo., that brings healthy food into underserved communities, feeding kids and families who need it most.

Awards & Rankings

'NEXT Coalition' of Leading U.S. Engineering, Construction Firms Wins Construction Dive Magazine's Coveted Top Innovation Prize

As the COVID-19 pandemic deepened, leading U.S. engineering and construction firms joined forces in May, leveraging their deep safety expertise and best practices in a campaign to ensure the well-being of crews and office teams facing the outbreak

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education and Somos Educação Bring Innovative STEM Education to Millions of Students in Brazil

Discovery Education and SOMOS Educação — Brazil’s largest education company, and one of the largest educational groups in the world — today announced an innovative new partnership.

Latest Campaigns

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...