Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

University of St. Michael's College President's Capstone Award Winners Celebrated

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

These projects are designed to create positive social and environmental impact. This year’s winning projects focused on an innovative lifecycle perspective in mining, youth employment during COVID 19, and purpose enablement in responsible investing.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Williams Collaborating to Reforest New Jersey and Virginia

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced it will partner with Williams, a leading natural gas infrastructure company, to plant more than 35,000 trees in New Jersey and Virginia. The reforestation efforts will help to reestablish natural habitats and waterways, while contributing to the restoration of endangered wildlife

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Governance to Empower the GRI Standards

Nov 18, 2020 8:35 AM ET

Three appointments have been made to the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the independent body with sole responsibility for developing and issuing the GRI Standards.

Environment

Henkel Joins the Climate Pledge by Amazon and Global Optimism

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Gildan's COVID-19 Prevention Campaign for Employees Globally

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Since the onset of the pandemic, one of Gildan’s main priorities has been the health and well-being of its employees and their families around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

H&R Block Commits to 1 Million Volunteer Hours and Supporting 500,000 Small Business Owners in Its First Corporate Responsibility Report

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has released new social impact goals for 2025 highlighted in its first corporate responsibility report, which outlines how the company continues to live out its Purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in clients and communities everywhere.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson to Address Racial and Social Injustice Through Platform that Aims to Eliminate Health Inequities for People of Color

Nov 17, 2020 11:30 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson announced today $100 million in commitments and collaborations over the next five years to invest in and promote health equity solutions for Black people and other communities of color in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Truist Foundation Awards Purpose Built Communities $7 Million Grant

Nov 17, 2020 5:35 PM ET

Atlanta-based national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities announced today at its 11th annual conference that it will receive a $7 million grant from the Truist Foundation over the next three years.

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld Launch Transatlantic COVID-19 Testing Trial

Nov 17, 2020 4:25 PM ET

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on select flights from cities in the United States to London Heathrow (LHR).

Energy

Sustainability Grant Adds Research Opportunities and Solar Energy at UHD's Newest Building

Nov 17, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Science, technology, engineering, and math—disciplines collectively known as STEM- power some of the largest industries in Houston.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named Leader Once Again in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Nov 17, 2020 3:30 PM ET

The DJSI World and DJSI Europe Indices are among the most prestigious sustainability-focused equity indices.

Environment

New Guide Provides Step-by-Step Instructions for Companies to Navigate Climate Risks and Make Sustainability Resilient

Nov 17, 2020 3:30 PM ET

A new practical guide from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) illustrates steps businesses can take to help maintain profitability and social license to operate in a climate-insecure future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pragmatic Approaches to a Clean Energy Future

Nov 17, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Every conversation I’ve had with my podcast guests over the past 6 months have revealed both unique insights and practical advice on how to build resilience and drive the clean energy transition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pandenomics Podcast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canada

Nov 17, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Pandenomics is a podcast series looking at the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what the coming months may hold for Canadians.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods' Ben Kroetsch as Guest Speaker on Webinar hosted by Avena Foods Limited: Healthy Innovations in Meat Products, Plant-Based Alternatives and Coatings

Nov 17, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named 2020 “Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion” by National Business Inclusion Consortium

Nov 17, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Merck has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion across all communities. The National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) has named the fifth annual cohort of Best-of-the-Best list of corporations in America committed...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global Citizen Announces Global Citizen Prize Awards Special to be Hosted by John Legend

Nov 17, 2020 12:15 PM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced it will present the Global Citizen Prize award special. John Legend will again serve as the host of Global Citizen Prize, which will celebrate and honor leaders who are shaping the world we want and taking action to end extreme poverty.

Innovation & Technology

Tracking Historic Weather Conditions with StormGeo

Nov 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Given the historic nature of this year’s hurricane season, it’s more important than ever that T-Mobile keeps a close beat on storm activity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of North America's Top Sustainable Companies for 15th Straight Year

Nov 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

With its expansion of renewable energy and significant reduction in carbon emissions, combined with its continued focus on social responsibility, Duke Energy was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PayPal Partners with Even to Provide New Tools to Improve the Financial Health of its Workforce

Nov 17, 2020 11:45 AM ET

All PayPal employees in the U.S. can now use Even to get paid early, automatically budget and grow their savings, and have full visibility into their earnings through an easy-to-use mobile app.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Spreading Positivity, One Delivery at a Time

Nov 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

When Jenny Rosado started her career with UPS, deliveries were tracked on clipboards and modern power steering was still years in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and USDA Forest Service Announce Partnership with the VF Foundation to Create Front Range Stewardship Strike Team

Nov 17, 2020 10:15 AM ET

With increased trails management needs, this strike team is poised to complete work where it is needed most. Prioritized by the Forest Service, the trail projects have strong community support as they are among the most heavily used in the metro region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Expanding Multinationals Seek Three Signs Of Business Resilience

Nov 17, 2020 10:10 AM ET

With remote working evolving from a perk to a necessity, it’s now just as important to recruit for flexibility in the face of change. We’ve witnessed multiple examples of resilient workforces thriving in Northern Ireland in 2020.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Enabling and Empowering End-of-Life Recycling

Nov 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Each year, the world produces nearly 45 million tons of e-waste and that figure is predicted to increase to nearly 54 million by 2025.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Continues to Gain Recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Nov 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Keysight Technologies has been selected as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, as well as named industrial goods industry leader in America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital.