Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Conscience and Community Commitment at Truist

Oct 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity Update: Creating Career Pathways through Education

Oct 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

When we established the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity in 2020, we took a more critical look at the realities of the education and workforce systems for Black and African Americans. Today we’re announcing $3 million in grants in 3 areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Getting Nonprofits the Support They Need, for Free

Oct 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Learn how to connect with Taproot's community of 85,000+ volunteers who are poised and ready to partner with nonprofits—in areas such as social media strategy, accounting, HR policy development, and much more at this free 10/26 webinar.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Call for Nominations Now OPEN for WEC 2022 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

Oct 22, 2021 11:30 AM ET

As the world moves to rebuild our economies and to tackle climate change and systemic injustices, corporate leadership on sustainable development is more important than ever.

Education

BOOK IT!® Welcomes Pre-K Classrooms To Enroll and Announces Reading Giveaway

Oct 22, 2021 11:30 AM ET

For its 37th year, BOOK IT! is launching some exciting changes to the program. This year, the program is open to PreK classrooms and homeschooled students to encourage a love of reading among younger learners.

Health & Healthcare

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program Announces First Group of Physicians to Be Trained

Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced the first group of 52 physicians selected for its Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Landfill Gas Has Big Potential in the Circular Economy

Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

As momentum for the circular economy grows, some companies are finding ways to build a simple circle into a complex web that deploys more than one sustainability strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Amid 2021's Challenges, Helping Our Stakeholders Persevere

Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Since our founding in 1903, PSEG has sought to make our communities better places to live and work. Today, PSEG’s mission has expanded as we seek to be a positive force in a changing world, and to support our customers and communities as we persevere together.

Events, Media & Communications

IR, Governance and Sustainability Professionals to Discuss How to Articulate Material ESG Issues at Upcoming ESG Integration Forum

Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

There are more than 300 potential ESG topics which could be material to a publicly listed company. IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary are bringing the ESG Integration Forum back as a virtual event for the fourth year in a row to help companies understand which focus areas need more attention.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Emerald South and Comcast Launch the South Side Connectivity Collaborative, an Internet Connectivity Initiative Focused on areas of Chicago's South Side

Oct 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative and Comcast announced the launch of the South Side Connectivity Collaborative. The new initiative is designed to connect more residents of four South Side neighborhoods to the Internet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

Oct 22, 2021 9:50 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

Health & Healthcare

Ralph Lauren Continues Decades of Cancer Care and Prevention Support With 2021 Pink Pony Campaign

Oct 21, 2021 7:00 PM ET

For more than 20 years, Ralph Lauren has been committed to the fight against cancer.

Innovation & Technology

A Fireside Chat with Land Betterment's Executive Chairman, Mark Jensen

Oct 21, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Hello – I’m Stephanie Conzelman, Stakeholder Engagement Director with Land Betterment. I recently sat down with several members of the Land Betterment team to better understand the creation of Land Betterment

Green Infrastructure

"Towards Net Zero Emissions”: IVECO and SHELL Call for Action on Energy Transition in Cross-Industry Panel Discussion

Oct 21, 2021 5:00 PM ET

IVECO, a brand of CNH Industrial, and Shell jointly organised the digital event, inviting industry experts and thought leaders for a panel discussion under the heading “Towards Net Zero Emissions

Events, Media & Communications

Illumina to Host Inaugural ESG Investor Event on Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Oct 21, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that it will host its first Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) focused investor event at 11:00 am Pacific Time (2:00 pm Eastern Time), Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Smart EV Charging in Buildings: A Key Lever for Accelerating EVs' Adoption

Oct 21, 2021 4:15 PM ET

Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming and decarbonizing the mobility industry. With millions of new EVs expected on the roads in the near future, this trend will only accelerate in the coming years.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Urges Prioritization of Water System Resilience Through Holistic Asset Management

Oct 21, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Factors like climate change, thinning groundwater resources, rises in seawater temperature, reduced flow of rivers and streams and public demand for water conservation are driving water and wastewater utilities

Green Infrastructure

Intelligent Transport Systems Enable the Decarbonization of Road Transportation

Oct 21, 2021 3:25 PM ET

A whole-system approach to achieve net zero ambitions: Our planet is warming at its fastest pace in history. Securing a world that can support life now & future generations requires all countries to tackle the urgent global climate change challenge.

Environment

DuPont Takes Action to Underscore Climate and Water Commitments

Oct 21, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Last month, DuPont shared three announcements to reaffirm the company’s 2030 climate action and water stewardship commitments.

Innovation & Technology

Developers: Building Smarter Edge Computing Solutions With Smart Sensors

Oct 21, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As edge computing evolves, new demands are being placed on edge technology, which is driving a trend towards the development and integration of smart sensors.

Media & Communications

Decarbonizing Value Chains Requires the Next Tier of Sustainability Leaders

Oct 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Private sector decarbonization commitments are more vital than ever to meet the challenge of climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supporting Employees' Emotional Health During the Pandemic

Oct 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

“Quest is committed to supporting employees’ mental and emotional health with services that empower them to bring their best selves to work.” - Jay Wohlgemuth, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Quest Diagnostics

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “K-12 Education: The Pandemic's Impossible Choice”

Oct 21, 2021 2:30 PM ET

When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March of 2020, school officials around the world faced often impossible choices

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Drawdown Georgia Celebrates First Year: Kicks Off Business Compact with Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

Oct 21, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Drawdown Georgia is offically one year old today, and we're celebrating with the launch of the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, hosted at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Mobilizes Customer Information Centers in Areas Hard Hit by Ida

Oct 21, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Entergy employees from across our four-state service territory have traveled to join their coworkers in serving Louisiana customers’ needs, in-person, at Customer Information Centers until power is restored to the area.