Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Norton Wins Gold in the Corporate Engagement Awards

Sep 30, 2022 2:30 PM ET

We are honored to announce that we have won Gold in the 2022 Corporate Engagement Awards Best Educational Programme category for Surf Smart 2.0, a program co-created in partnership with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Impact of Kohler's Latino/a/x Associates: Dana Morales

Sep 30, 2022 2:10 PM ET

With a fearless drive and endless creativity, Dana is making history as Kohler’s first female Principal Industrial Designer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Helps to Repair Cars - and Lives - in Atlanta

Sep 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Automotive Training Center is changing lives, and Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation are supporting ATC’s mission.

Innovation & Technology

Spectro Pop-Up Book Highlights Premium Paperboard and Sustainability in Fun, Dynamic Way

Sep 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

After Sappi completed the extensive rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at the Somerset Mill to expand into the packaging business, we wanted to celebrate the engineering feat and showcase Spectro, our premium line of paperboard, in an equally impressive way.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Shapes Every Part of The Hershey Company's Business. Here's Why That Matters.

Sep 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Our annual reports have highlighted our community support, something that has been true since our founding and long before reporting. We have helped build communities, create sustainable value chains and helped children and youth thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 30, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Historic Milestone: Equal Number of Men and Women Appointed by President Bach for Positions in IOC Commissions

Sep 30, 2022 12:35 PM ET

For the first time in history, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has appointed an equal number of women and men to the IOC commissions for 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Presents Women in Technology 2022

Sep 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Presented by Arrow Electronics, the Colorado Technology Association hosted its long-running Women in Technology Conference that celebrates women across the industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hormel Foods Provides Food for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Sep 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced that it has provided support to Convoy of Hope’s disaster recovery response in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $1 Million To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Sep 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Donates $1 Million for Hurricane Relief in Florida

Sep 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Truist Foundation has announced donations totaling $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's LA Kings Host Ball Hockey Clinic for Special Olympics Southern California's (SOSC) Floorball Team

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

To help prepare the Special Olympics Southern California’s floorball team for their upcoming 2022 – 2023 season, AEG’s LA Kings hosted two ball hockey clinics at the El Segundo Parks and Recreation hockey rink.

Energy

Natural Gas and LNG Are Essential for the Energy Transition, Says Baker Hughes

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Rod Christie, the President & CEO of Turbomachinery & Process Solutions at Baker Hughes, spoke to Energy Connects during Gastech 2022 about how natural gas will remain vital in providing reliable and efficient energy going forward.

Education

Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In current market conditions, ESG can help position companies for longer term, say Nasdaq ESG Advisory experts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Provocateurs, Lodestars, Futurists, Multipliers & Collaborators Shaping the Future of Global Health

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

On September 22nd in New York, GBCHealth - a 20+ year old NGO with a strong history in bringing businesses, investors, governments & NGOs together to fight malaria, TB & HIV/AIDS - announced the winners of its inaugural 'future united' awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equity in Action: T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

It’s not enough to say we support DE&I—we have a responsibility to put our words into action every day.

Responsible Production & Consumption

This Locally-Formed Partnership Helps Two Companies Reduce Waste and Cut Emissions

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

When you enter a building, you probably don’t think much about what it took to build it. But the reality is that buildings comprise around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, much of it embodied in the building materials themselves.

Energy

Keeping Cool: 7 Household Tips to Reduce Strain on Your AC

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

There are several actions air conditioner users can take to reduce the strain on cooling systems in addition to adjusting thermostats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation To Join DraftKings in Fourth Annual Charity Initiative To Raise $100,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 30, 2022 10:45 AM ET

DraftKings Inc. today announced that this October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will host its fourth annual Pink ‘Em charity initiative in collaboration with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Unveils Revolutionary NovaSeq X Series To Rapidly Accelerate Genomic Discoveries and Improve Human Health

Sep 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

llumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of the NovaSeq™ X Series

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Mother of Three Shares Her CAR T-Cell Therapy Journey: Kelly's Story

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Kelly was getting ready to leave on a trip to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary when she started experiencing pain in her abdomen and discovered a lump on her neck.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer: A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Bayer is taking action by investing heavily in our partnerships with biotech organizations.

Innovation & Technology

The Path to Sustainability Travels Through the Cloud

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Sustainability isn’t just about doing good for the environment or society at large — it’s also good for business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Renewed Career Through the Cadence Returnship Program

Sep 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Learn more about Diana’s Journey to Returnship from first discovering the program to her transition back into high-tech.