Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Mastercard: How Kevin Kim’s Immigrant Story Fuels NYC’s Small Businesses

Kevin Kim’s Immigrant Story Fuels NYC’s Small Businesses

Events

Hiring Our Heroes Announces 5 Small Business Grant Program Recipients

Representing "the best of the best," Hiring Our Heroes announced five grant recipients for the Small Business Grant Program, an initiative providing a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs, during a virtual event on April 17.

Corporate Responsibility

Channel Partners Find Momentum for Their Sustainability Strategies Through Lenovo 360 Circle

For all the increased focus that companies have given to Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies in recent years, implementing a successful strategy around sustainable business practices still remains an elusive goal for many.

Socially Responsible Investing

PNC Bank Expands Community Advisory Council to 20 Members As It Strengthens Focus on Community Investment Needs Nationwide

PNC Bank has expanded its national Community Advisory Council (CAC) with the addition of nine community development executives representing seven states from across the company’s footprint.

Education & Workforce Development

Mary Kay Awards Grants to Five Aspiring Young Scientists at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from more than 2,000 participants

Philanthropy

The Baker Hughes Foundation Has Issued a $75,000 Grant to the Houston Food Bank

A deadly storm passed through the Greater Houston area on May 16, 2024, leaving behind a trail of damage. Many Houstonians woke up to scenes of destruction after the storm swept through with winds of up to 100 mph, causing mass power outages and widespread destruction.

Research & Reports

New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Transportation Sector Reveals Inconsistency Between Climate Goals and Policy Advocacy

A new benchmark analysis of 15 major U.S. automotive companies reveals inconsistencies between companies' public climate commitments and their direct and indirect lobbying practices.

Awards & Rankings

CACI’s Meisha Lutsey Wins Women in Technology Leadership Award

CACI International Inc’s (NYSE: CACI) President of Operations Support and Services Meisha Lutsey took home the 2024 Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Award in the Corporate Large Market Sector category at its 25th awards ceremony.

Environment

Collaboration in Action: BIER’s May Meeting Advancing Environmental Sustainability in the Beverage Sector

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is a technical collaboration among leading global beverage companies to advance environmental sustainability within the industry.

Health & Healthcare

Employee Q&A: Mental Health Awareness and Resources

Owens Corning has made mental health a priority, and sites everywhere are embracing our efforts to provide emotional support for our people.

AI & Technology

EHSxTech: Fostering a Strong Company Culture Through EHS

In May, EHS professionals gathered at a one-day EHSxTech event facilitated by Antea Group to discuss ways to foster a strong company culture through EHS.

Corporate Responsibility

Emotionalizing Quality: Meet Loan Ngô the Mastermind Behind the Strategy

Our purpose is what unites us at Henkel North America: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Our pioneering spirit is reflective of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our employees and partners.

Awards & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Honored With Three Prestigious ESG Shipping Awards for 2024

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company and its AIDA Cruises line were honored with three ESG Shipping Awards for environmental excellence at an international ceremony in Athens, Greece this week.

Awards & Rankings

VETS Indexes Recognizes Maximus as a 5 Star Employer in 2024

Maximus is proud to be recognized as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This marks the third consecutive year we have been honored by VETS Indexes for our commitment to supporting veterans and military-connected individuals.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Year-round, Comcast NBCUniversal is dedicated to showcasing the far-reaching impact on culture and society made by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Do I Overcome It?

Do you ever feel like a fraud, despite all the success and recognition that you have achieved? Do you worry that one day everyone will realize just how unqualified you are for your job or position? If so, then you may be experiencing impostor syndrome.

Environment

Solar Pre-Apprenticeship Program Can Yield Positive Change in Georgia

Investing in climate solutions can be a powerful way to improve lives, address historic inequities, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions all at once. Sustainable Georgia Futures is achieving it in Georgia.

Corporate Responsibility

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Breaking Barriers to Well-Being

We aim to break through and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of improving people’s well-being and enabling a healthier and more sustainable society. Our purpose tells the story of our company, our employees, our products and services, our actions, and initiatives.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain North America take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

Corporate Responsibility

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Public Policy and Regulation

We have been a committed partner to countries around the world for more than 30 years, supporting policies that encourage innovation, foster the advancement of technology and enable business-friendly environments globally.

Corporate Responsibility

Mother-Daughter in the Business of ‘Making Amazingly Beautiful Celebrations’

For more than a decade, Jen Loller and her mom, Jo Maravilla, have jointly run a thriving outdoor wedding venue business while also juggling the joys and logistical challenges of a multi-generational family.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Innovative Collaboration With CORADIN and Dermalogica Resulted in Award-Winning Packaging

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) has collaborated with CORADIN and Dermalogica to create a more sustainable solution for the GREENIS® Dispenser, leveraging its innovative CirculenRecover solution for the award-winning packaging.

Education & Workforce Development

New Education Product for Quest Devices Will Help Teachers Bring Subjects to Life in New Ways

Later this year Meta will launch a new education product for Quest devices. It will allow teachers, trainers and administrators to access a range of education-specific apps and features, and make it possible for them to manage multiple Quest devices at once.

Environment

DP World Receives LEED Gold Certification at the Port of Vancouver

DP World’s Container Operations Facility (COF) at the Port of Vancouver recently achieved a significant milestone in environmental sustainability by receiving the LEED v4 Gold certification.

Events

COP 28.5: Looking Back on Dubai, Looking Ahead to Baku

At the halfway point between the COP 28 and COP 29 Climate Change Conferences, Bloomberg Intelligence and Bloomberg LP are pleased to host leading experts from the public and private sector in a series of discussions on the progress made since Dubai.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

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...