Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

United Airlines Operates First Flight Powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nov 1, 2021 12:10 PM ET

United was the first airline in the world to operate a flight powered by 100% drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Global Services Joins The Water Council as First Water Champion Member

Nov 1, 2021 12:10 PM ET

The Water Council, a nonprofit membership organization driving freshwater innovation and advancing water stewardship, today announces its new Water Champion membership program with SCS Global Services (SCS) as its first member.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Doing Our Part: Economic Impact

Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Since the beginning, doing the right thing for associates, shareholders, and communities has been a guiding principle at The Home Depot.

Education

Rockwell Automation Surpasses $30 Million in Charitable Support to FIRST With New $2.7 Million Grant

Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has surpassed $30 million in cash and in-kind product donations to non-profit FIRST®​ with a new $2.7 million grant that supports global programming for the 2021-2022 season.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How ViacomCBS Is Encouraging Civic Action & Engagement

Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

We believe increasing voter turnout is a shared mission, and we know we have a responsibility to unleash the power of our content, talent, employees and reach to accelerate social impact through civic engagement.

Environment

Qualcomm Announces Goal to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

This builds on the Company’s existing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal and includes interim 2030 science-based emissions reduction targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Celebrates LIFE Month

Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

November is LIFE (Life-changing Injury and Fatality Elimination) Month at International Paper, a time where the company celebrates its commitment to an injury-free workplace.

Environment

HP's Expanded Partnership with WWF Aims to Grow Forest Conservation and Restoration

Nov 1, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Release Event: 2021 Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review

Nov 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Join RWI for the 2021 Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review free virtual launch event on Tuesday, November 16th at 12:00-3:00 PM ET to learn the latest about Corporate Voluntering, Giving and Grants Technology.

Innovation & Technology

Our Bold Ambition

Nov 1, 2021 10:40 AM ET

The right thing to do for our world and the best thing for our business are one and the same. Learn how Medtronic is resetting our expectations of what innovation can achieve, driven by our mission to improve human welfare.

Energy

Wind Blades: Powered by Owens Corning Composites

Nov 1, 2021 10:30 AM ET

As a materials engineering partner, Owens Corning Composites designs tailored solutions that power lighter, longer, and stronger wind blades, enabling a generation of more cost-effective clean energy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mastercard and Partners Advance the Future of Sustainable Commerce

Nov 1, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Mastercard unveiled an acceleration of its net zero timeline by a decade, from 2050 to 2040.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and Merck Enter Into License Agreement for Molnupiravir, an Investigational Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Medicine, to Increase Broad Access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Nov 1, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced the signing of a voluntary licensing agreement to facilitate affordable global access for molnupiravir.

Innovation & Technology

Tork Launches Biobased Cleaning Cloth to Help Companies Meet Sustainability Goals Without Compromising Performance

Nov 1, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Today, meeting hygiene expectations is critical and businesses are demanding products that help them meet sustainability goals while increasing productivity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gildan Signs the United Nations Development Programme Gender Equality Seal in the Dominican Republic

Nov 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Gildan is pleased to share that the Company has signed The Gender Equality Seal commitment, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinated and implemented at the national level by the Ministry of Women in the Dominican Republic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Expands on Help for Those in Need With Donation of 50,000 Socks and 100,000 Total Blankets

Nov 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the automaker and more than 600 participating retailers will once again donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters nationwide.

Environment

Trane Technologies Announces Net-Zero Ambition in Line With UNFCCC “Race to Zero”

Nov 1, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and transport refrigeration, has reaffirmed its commitment to net-zero emissions at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSE on Its Way to Change the Planet by Educating 100,000 Corporate Professionals and Entrepreneurs in Sustainability

Oct 29, 2021 7:00 PM ET

The Center for Sustainability and Excellence was set to innovate leadership and create a global new trend in certified executive training in Sustainability and ESG.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supporting Aggressive, Science-based Climate Action in the U.S. and Globally

Oct 29, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart Continues To Progress Beyond the Plastic Bag

Oct 29, 2021 5:05 PM ET

Education

IVECO and Magirus Host Career Day for Students in Ulm, Germany

Oct 29, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial brands, IVECO and Magirus, recently hosted a career day for the graduating classes of the community and secondary school in Erbach, Germany to learn more on the training and apprenticeship opportunities

Innovation & Technology

Meet Sarah Listi: One Inspiring Maker

Oct 29, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Sarah Listi of Tool Girl’s Garage didn’t plan on a career in the trades. She just couldn’t help but be drawn to it. Hitting the books in pursuit of a neuroscience degree, she realized she’d rather tell her own story.

Environment

Sequencing to Save the Lemurs: A Collaboration Between the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Illumina

Oct 29, 2021 2:45 PM ET

In the 1960s, with the intent to conserve a rare species of primate, the San Diego Zoo initiated a successful breeding program with red ruffed lemurs (varecia rubra) from Madagascar.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving Greater Together: Jason Tyler, Chief Financial Officer

Oct 29, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Northern Trust’s Chief Financial Officer Jason Tyler and his team partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to provide food for school children in need as part of our volunteering month, Achieving Greater Together.

Research, Reports & Publications

Martin Currie Releases Its Fourth Stewardship Matters Publication

Oct 29, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of £15.3 billion (US$21.3 billion) in assets under management as at June 30, 2021, issued the fourth edition of its Stewardship Matters.