Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HARMAN and JBL Event in China Honors Teamwork and Collaboration

HARMAN and JBL have always been known for delivering one-of-a-kind consumer experiences around the globe, thanks in part to our continued collaboration with our partners and customers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount VetNet Hosts Coffee With Vets

During the event, the two teams led a letter-writing initiative to send letters to the Harlem Hellfighters 369th Sustainment Brigade out of New York who are currently deployed in Kuwait.

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Spotlight: Lisa Gold

With a love for the arts and a deep commitment to nurturing creativity, Lisa has emerged as a trailblazing force in non-profit arts organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Celebrates Pride Month

Bath & Body Works is committed to honoring the culture and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Small Experiment to Thriving Business: How Georgia-Pacific Became a Preferred Partner in the Recyclable Padded Mailer Market

This summer, Georgia-Pacific will produce its one billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailer. It’s a huge milestone for a product line that’s only been in existence since 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Announces Its 2023 Cohort of the National Emerging Leaders Program

The National Diversity Council (NDC) announces its 2023 summer cohort of the NDC Emerging Leaders Internship Program, which bridges qualified diverse college students with valuable internships at major organizations that value diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Single Moms More Ambitious Than Most Microentrepreneurs, Says GoDaddy Study

Single moms run one in three women-owned businesses in the U.S. More than half (69%) of single-mom entrepreneurs aspire to own a small, mid-size, or corporate business, compared to 52% for owners without children, according to the GoDaddy Venture Forward National Survey.

Energy

Climate Action, Renewable Energy Investment, Low-Carbon Supply Chain

Yum China, the largest restaurant company in China, is making significant strides toward decarbonizing its business.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy Host Annual Pride Night at Dignity Health Sports Park

In recognition of Pride Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy donated $17,434 to Covenant House and Rainbow Labs, two Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations that provide resources and support to LGBTQ+ youth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Named as One of America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today and Statista

In recognition of ongoing efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has landed on USA TODAY's inaugural America's Climate Leaders list, developed by market research firm Statista.

Health & Healthcare

Why Mental Health First Aiders Are Essential in the Workplace

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Additionally, all areas of our lives are impacted by mental health including our relationships, work, and physical health. Despite its importance, mental health is often misunderstood

Energy

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Confidence on the Field, With the Field

It’s hard to get excited for a new baseball season when your field is described as “awful” and “neglected.” Unfortunately, that was the reality for Jefferson County Little League in New Market, Tennessee, about 25 miles outside of Knoxville.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20 Million Line of Credit for the Advancement of Small Business With Lendistry

Lendistry Core SPV I, LLC a newly formed Special Purpose Entity (SPE) established by B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (Lendistry) to purchase eligible loans originated and sold by Lendistry, has obtained $20 million line of credit (LOC) from KeyBank Community Development.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Future of ESG Reporting

Allyson Anderson Book, chief sustainability officer at Baker Hughes, joins Mandi McReynolds to share how her team has transformed the company’s annual sustainability report and advocated for transparency over perfection.

Education

Bayer: Cultivating a Growing Need for STEM Expertise

The celebration of National Black History Month in February provides a nice setting to talk about diversity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Education

Cisco: How World Possible Is Using Technology To Inclusively Bridge the Digital Divide To Help Teachers and Students

An estimated 37% of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the internet and are missing out on the wealth of learning opportunities available online.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Future of Supply Chain: Kimberly-Clark’s Lori Shaffer on ‘Making the Impossible Possible’

Lori Shaffer, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of global nonwovens, recently spoke at Reuters Supply Chain USA in Chicago during a fireside chat, where she shared her insights on how the company is embedding purpose and customer centricity into its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli’s Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead, Sandy Skees, Recognized Among PRWeek’s 2023 'Women of Distinction'

PRWeek, a leading source of news and insights for the public relations industry, recognized Sandy Skees, EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, as a recipient of this year's prestigious Women of Distinction award.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Women Coding Success for Raven

Women at CNH Industrial brand Raven are integral to its success. The brand continues to grow its operations with the diverse and forward-thinking ideas brought by women at Raven.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Awarded as a Great Place to Work!

We are honored and thrilled to announce that DraftKings has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation Band Together To ‘Beat Malnutrition’ Globally Through New Campaign

Abbott (NYSE: ABT), Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation announced today the launch of the 'Beat Malnutrition' campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 LaLiga season.

Sustainable Development Goals

Expedia Group Hosts Industry Panel on The Future of Sustainable Travel

Expedia Group hosted an Industry Panel discussion with global air, hotel and destination marketing organization (DMO) partners to discuss the future of sustainable travel.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Change Maker: Tamara Marshall

The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture.

Research, Reports & Publications

PotlatchDeltic Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The Report highlights PotlatchDeltic’s ESG strategy and 2022 ESG accomplishments, linking them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. 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...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. 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...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...