Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy

A New Way To Harness the Sun’s Power? Floating Solar

In Bartow, Fla., there’s a buzz around Hines Energy Complex. Not from the hum of machinery, but from a new kind of solar array. Instead of sprawling over fields, 1,872 solar panels float effortlessly on a 1,200-acre pond, creating clean power.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

Tapestry congratulates its CEO, Joanne Crevoiserat, for being named one of Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in business! AS CEO, She leads the Executive Committee and Tapestry’s overall strategic direction, including the Company’s futurespeed plan which rests on five pillars

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named a 2023 Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount

Whirlpool Corporation was recently named to the 2023 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list. The award recognizes the company for its inclusive hiring practices and significant progress in culture and commitment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Young Women Around the World To Surf Smart

It's International Day of the Girl! At Gen, one way we support young women is by providing the tools they need to stay safe online. Norton, one of our leading Cyber Safety brands, collaborates with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts on Surf Smart 2.0

Events, Media & Communications

Lisa Morden: “Our Heritage Is Rooted in Building Sustainability Into Our Business Model”

Lisa Morden, vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined the 5th annual Economist Impact ESG and Climate Risk Week for the virtual panel

Education

“Every Girl Has a Right To Be Respected”

Energy

Baker Hughes: Wells2Watts Commissions Geothermal Closed-Loop Test Facility, Enters Testing Phase To Scale Renewable Electric Power

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday the completion of the test well for the geothermal energy consortium Wells2Watts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Progress Toward Vision 2030: Improve Our Climate Impact and Advance Water Stewardship

Several of our mills successfully reduced their water usage in 2022 and have developed best practices that are useful for our enterprise-wide knowledge sharing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank to Present Community Lending Days in Utah

KeyBank will present Community Lending Days across the State of Utah in October. Various KeyBank Community Development Loan Officers will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Launches New Expert Service for Restaurants To Show How Better Hygiene Leads To Better Staff and Guest Experience

Tork, an Essity brand, announced the launch of Tork WorkflowTM for Restaurants, an expert consultation designed to improve experiences for both guests and staff, maximize operational efficiency, and ensure a hygienic and sustainable environment throughout restaurants.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Trust and Value Through Dialogue and Collaboration

Enbridge is committed to clear, honest, respectful and timely engagement with Indigenous nations and regional stakeholders— including landowners, governments and communities—near our projects and operations.

Health & Healthcare

Expanding Healthcare Access and Affordability at Quest Diagnostics

Quest continued to grow access to and affordability of our industry-leading diagnostic services in 2022 by expanding our reach across the US and building on our financial assistance programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Mentorship to Female Empowerment: Learnings From Our Partnership With the Global Give Back Circle

Today, on the 11th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) International Day of the Girl Child, we shine a spotlight on the progress and persistent challenges that young women face.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: Danielle Wittorp, Analytics Leader, People Science Team

Like the rest of her team, Danielle Wittorp believes employees should enjoy the best possible experience throughout their careers, and she uses a data-driven approach to ensure that Owens Corning delivers.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Albertsons Companies Reports on ESG Progress in Their Product Pillar

As part of our Recipe for Change, we are working to eliminate food waste going to landfill, reducing plastics and packaging in our Own Brands products, and accelerating our transition to a more circular economy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation: Brands That Fund Microcredit

Whole Planet Foundation is proud to showcase top donating brands that support microentrepreneurs in our global communities through Whole Planet Foundation. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Transparency, Accountability, Commitment: Three Non-Negotiables for Responsible Business

Businesses face rapidly growing, and often contradictory, expectations regarding their role in society. Alongside calls to do more to address deeply rooted societal issues are opposing voices telling companies to “stay in their lane.”

Education

First Book’s Data Governance Effort To Result in More Books for More Kids

It’s safe to say that an organization founded on its dedication to children, equity in education and positive change-making should keep its priorities where they’re meant to be — on its mission. However, often regulations, requirements and general housekeeping gets in the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alkermes Proudly Announces Release of 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Corporate responsibility is foundational to our business. We are proud to release our latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which details our progress in 2022 related to environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and belonging and ethical governance.

Innovation & Technology

Seattle University Leverages T-Mobile’s 5G Network for the Future of Learning

Seattle University and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) are joining forces to help deliver Seattle University’s Connected Experience initiative which aims to improve digital equity for students, advance student success outcomes, increase operational efficiencies and drive innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Growing Dow’s Impact Through 2025 Sustainability Goals

Our 10-year 2025 Sustainability Goals seek to enable the transition to a sustainable planet and society through science, innovation and collaboration.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bringing Climate Resilience to Maine’s Blue Economy

Maine, with nearly 3,400 miles of coastline and over 2,000 coastal islands, is inextricably tied to the sea. The Gulf of Maine has long supplied Mainers with both livelihoods and food but is one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the globe.

Energy

LyondellBasell and Lightsource bp Announce Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced it signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure 149 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity capacity from Lightsource bp´s solar project in Spain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Scrutiny of the Voluntary Carbon Market Is Critical – But That’s No Excuse for Corporate Complacency

In divided times, reaching consensus is difficult, but there’s no real question that pushing the pace and scale of climate action is a must to avoid the irreversible and catastrophic effects of future climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering More Than Energy for Our Community

Pepco is proud to partner with more than 244 local non-profits in the District of Columbia and Maryland that open doors to career opportunities, healthy living, and access to renewable energy in our community.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...
  4. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  5. 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...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  10. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  11. Antea Group Brand
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  12. 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...
  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  14. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...