Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Illumina Grant Boosts Climate Action and Job Training

As part of Illumina’s long-term commitment to sustainability, the Illumina Corporate Foundation made a one-year, $500,000 grant to support GRID Alternatives (Generating Renewable Ideas and Development Alternatives), a nonprofit committed to increasing access to renewable energy and training people for clean energy jobs.

Inclusion & Opportunity

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Employee Demographics

Talent diversity is of utmost importance at every level of our Company, from our Board of Directors to our executive team to our 18,655 full-time and 849 part-time employees as of Dec. 31, 2021.

Research & Reports

Stewards of Life Out Here: Governance

Tractor Supply’s Board of Directors believes that strong corporate governance is essential to ensure that the company is managed for the long-term benefit of its stakeholders.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Blackstone Announces Commitment to 2,000 Refugee Hires Across Global Portfolio Companies and Real Estate Properties

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a commitment to 2,000 refugee hires across its global portfolio companies and at its real estate properties, including 1,500 refugees in the United States alone, by the end of 2025.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Home Depot Releases Associate-Focused Docuseries “Behind the Apron”

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has announced and released the first episode of a new video documentary series focused on inspirational and emblematic stories from its employees, highlighting the company’s culture, values and ongoing stories of incredible customer service.

Awards & Rankings

WP's Tyler Sanchez Is 1 of 30 College Students Nationwide Selected for American Heart Association's Hispanic Serving Institution Scholar Program

Funding for the HSI Scholars Program is provided by Quest Diagnostics and its Quest for Health Equity Program.

Environment

Biogen Charts Second Year of Progress for Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives Initiative

In year two, we convened a Scientific Advisory Council to guide our program, analyzed the environmental impact of another three products, and strengthened our plan to reduce scope 3 emissions.

Corporate Responsibility

How I Got Here: Fernando Claussen

In this #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career path of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Fernando Claussen, Vice President & General Manager of Taco Bell International Ibero-America in this installment.

Socially Responsible Investing

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Driving Value Creation

We strive to collaborate with companies, bringing operational expertise to enable our shared success.

Education & Workforce Development

Why Teaching Tech to Teachers Is More Important Than Ever

The Garage talked with HP Teaching Fellows to find out about the digital tools they’re tapping into and how they’re learning about new technologies to bring into their blended classrooms.

Events

Last Chance To Participate in September's goIT Monthly Challenge!

With school back in session, September is a perfect opportunity to get back into the swing of things with this month’s goIT Monthly Challenge!

Events

“Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water,” Presented by the International Water Association and Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions Features Two Black & Veatch Projects

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced that two of its water projects are included in “Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water.”

Awards & Rankings

Applied Materials Taiwan Receives CSR Award

Applied Materials is honored to see its Taiwan team awarded for “Excellence in CSR” by Commonwealth Magazine.

Philanthropy

SAIC Continues Legacy of Mentorship, Scholarship Support for Tomorrow's Space Leaders

SAIC is thrilled to continue its ongoing partnership with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). ASF's mission is to support students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields that are essential to our understanding of the Earth and our universe.

Awards & Rankings

The Diversity Research Institute Releases the 2022 Top 20 DRI Texas Fortune 1000 Companies Most Representative in the U.S.

The Diversity Research Institute (DRI) releases the 2022 Corporate Governance Report of Fortune 1000 Companies.

Energy & Infrastructure

Schneider Electric Wins Energy Efficient Solution of the Year As It Delivers Climate-Friendly and Energy-Saving Innovations to the Market

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been recognized at the Greek Energy Mastering Awards 2022 with the award for Energy Efficient Solution of the Year.

Energy & Infrastructure

Gas Stations Propagate Environmental Injustice. Mobile Fueling Can Help.

Gas station infrastructure poses risks to human and environmental health, and threaten environmental justice. Mobile fueling may be a solution.

Awards & Rankings

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Named to Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards Shortlist for Leading-Edge Circular Laboratory Solutions

Reuters Events named Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany to its Responsible Business Awards 2022 shortlist in the Circular Transition category for its commitment to creating a circular economy for its customers through greener products and solutions.

Awards & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Named 2022 SmartWay® High Performer

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP has been named one of the EPA’s SmartWay® High Performers of 2022.

Corporate Responsibility

Kimberly-Clark Employees Celebrate 150 Years of Better Care for a Better World

As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years in business, employees at its manufacturing facility in Beech Island, South Carolina reflect on this important milestone, their hopes for the future, and how they’re delivering the company's purpose of Better Care for a Better World.

Events

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit To Unite Hundreds of Industry Leaders To Help Ensure Better Lives Through Better Business

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Retail Summit will bring together hundreds of the world’s industry leaders in-person in Amsterdam next month, to accelerate action on urgent challenges facing the consumer goods industry.

Philanthropy

Kohler and The Friends of the Sheboygan Marsh Open New KOHLER Center For Marsh Education

Kohler Co. and The Friends of the Sheboygan Marsh dedicate the new KOHLER Center for Marsh Education, a multi-purpose, environmental educational facility focusing on conservation principles.

Education & Workforce Development

Aura Air Equips Thousands of Classrooms With Air Quality Management Systems

Students across the U.S. return to cleaner classroom air, including large school districts in Washington State, Mississippi, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, and New York

Awards & Rankings

David Rawlinson II Named Among Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc., has been named to Savoy Magazine’s “2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America,”

Inclusion & Opportunity

Whirlpool Corp. Works To Better Meet the Needs of Multicultural Consumers

Whirlpool Corp. is committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces the unique differences of its employees—as well as its consumers.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

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...

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...