Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Inclusion & Opportunity

MAC Cosmetics Honors 2022 Spirit Day

In honor of Spirit Day, M·A·C teamed up with influencers @flawlesskevin, @princessdimo, @nicolaisnotcool, @julianncortezz, and @msmaverickmuse to “Go Purple” and give back to the LGBTQIA+ community through M·A·C VIVA GLAM.

Environment

In Case of Emergency: Plans to Prepare Your Business for the Unknown

Preparing for the unknown as a business can be daunting. We've broken down what plans are available to you, what they do, and which ones you should use in your facility – focusing on low-risk and high-risk facilities.  

Corporate Responsibility

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Green Leadership

We have activated companywide initiatives to improve overall sustainability; however, effecting real change will require engagement from us all.

Socially Responsible Investing

Impact Investing for Social Justice: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Like so many impact investors, we’ve hit an inflection point.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation to Support The Royal Mint's Precious Metal Recovery Facility

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is working with The Royal Mint to design, build, and commission a facility to safely recover valuable metals from electronic products.

Awards & Rankings

Martin Currie Receives Strong Ratings Under the Principles for Responsible Investment's 2021 Reporting Framework

Martin Currie received strong ratings under the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) 2021 reporting framework.

Environment

Project Captures Fog Water for Thirsty Plants Under Threat

A ground-breaking project is underway in Gran Canaria and Portugal (where fog and wind conditions are prevalent) to capture fog water which is used to help combat the perils of drought and deforestation, while helping prevent soil erosion.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How International Paper Manages Healthy & Abundant Forests

Our leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving our progress toward our Vision 2030 goal.

Education & Workforce Development

Transformative Educational Approach 'Begins With the End in Mind'

When the Collab-Lab mobile unit parks outside a preschool in Houston, parents and caregivers trust it’s filled with activities to support their child’s learning.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cracking the Code on Supply Chain Sustainability: How AI and Data Are Creating More Responsible Operations

The interconnectedness of climate change and supply chain disruptions highlights the complexity of supply chains, including the impact in realizing the 2030 vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Energy & Infrastructure

Remanufacturing Expansion in South Carolina To Serve Customers and Meet Cummins' Sustainability Strategy

Cummins Turbo Technologies celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston, South Carolina, earlier this month to better serve customers and help meet the company’s sustainability strategy.

Socially Responsible Investing

Hari Balasubramanian on Investor Interest in Nature-based Solutions

An interview with Hari Balasubramanian as part of a series unraveling how investment in nature-based solutions delivers positive environmental, social and economic impacts, creating a better future for everyone.

Philanthropy

Planet Water Foundation Supports 120,000 People in Ukraine With Emergency Response Water Systems

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is responding to the water crisis in Ukraine by deploying emergency drinking water systems for civilian uses in villages

Environment

Ray Anderson's Predictions For the Future: Where Are We Now?

In an award acceptance speech in 2010, Ray Anderson made some interesting predictions about the future. Twelve years later, it's obvious that he "nailed it" in so many ways.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Shower Better: 5 Water Tips for Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action Month, and the perfect time to save energy, water, and money by showering better. Showering is one of the leading ways Americans use water in the home.

Energy & Infrastructure

Whirlpool Corporation To Reach 100 Percent Renewable Electricity for U.S. Plant Operations

“Building on our long history of improved environmental performance, Whirlpool Corporation is accelerating our commitment to sustainable operations through investments like these VPPA agreements in off-site renewable energy, manufacturing plant retrofits, and ongoing energy, water, and waste reduction projects.”

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

What It Takes To Recycle More Packaging on the Path to a Circular Economy

Ever wondered what goes into the recycled-content products and packaging you see on store shelves? The short answer: a whole lot.

Research & Reports

Martin Currie Releases Latest Stewardship Matters Publication Detailing The Firm's Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of $18.8 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2022, released its eighth edition of its Stewardship Matters publication, focusing on diversity and inclusion in investing.

Health & Healthcare

Q4HE Program Brings Indoor Gardening Curriculum to Ohio Food Desert

When one grows their own food, there is often a feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes along with it.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Ranks as National Top 10 SBA Lender in Funds, Expands SBA Lending Program

KeyBank announced it extended 803 loans for a total of $314 million during the SBA's FY 2022. The volume secured KeyBank a top 10 position out of over 1,600 participating lenders. KeyBank has been a top performing SBA Preferred Lender for over two decades, helping countless small businesses obtain access to capital through the SBA lending programs.

Awards & Rankings

Tork Clarity Hand Washing Foam Soap Wins Innovation Industry Choice Award at the ISSA Show North America 2022

Tork Clarity Hand Washing Foam Soap was named by Facility Service Providers as the Innovation Industry Choice Award winner at the ISSA Show North America 2022 in Chicago.

Events

TCS' Digital Empowers: Building Food Security

Hear from Changing Tastes and Tata Consultancy Services on November 2, 2022, from 1:00–2:00 ET to learn how food security can be achieved.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Gilead Sciences: Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocate Urges Black People to Join Clinical Trials

When Stephanie Walker learned she had metastatic breast cancer, it inspired her to join the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance, or MBC Alliance, and become an advocate for Black men and women with breast cancer.

Corporate Responsibility

Trust in the Workplace Requires Listening, Dialogue and Transparency

Trust is one of the most valuable assets in the world, but it’s also one that is increasingly scarce. Trust in institutions—and in each other—has been declining for years. Yet new research points toward a singular bright spot: trust in employers.

Environment

Perspectives from Kimberly-Clark's Chief Growth Officer: How a 150-Year-Old Company is Harnessing its Pioneering Spirit to Build a Better Future

Alison Lewis, Kimberly-Clark’s chief growth officer, sat down with Dr. Sally Uren, the chief executive at Forum for the Future, for a fireside chat at the Sustainable Brands ’22 conference about how Kimberly-Clark – a 150-year-old company – is harnessing its pioneering spirit to build a better future.

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License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...

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...

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...

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...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...