Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Momentum for Hydrogen Transit Grows as European Consumers Prioritize Climate Before Cost When It Comes to Travel

Dec 8, 2020 8:45 AM ET

In conjunction with European Hydrogen Week, global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today shared new research revealing that more than half of the United Kingdom (UK) commuters would be willing to travel to work on a train or bus powered by hydrogen to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions and nearly half of commuters in Belgium and Germany expressed the same view.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents Vinyl Recycling Award to The AZEK Company and Sika Sarnafil

Dec 8, 2020 8:45 AM ET

AZEK manufactured an existing deck product to double the recycled material composition of total board weight. And Sika replaced the Rogers Centre PVC roof with a new one containing 10% recycled content and recycling the existing roof.

Research, Reports & Publications

United Health Foundation Releases America's Health Rankings 2020 Annual Report

Dec 8, 2020 8:35 AM ET

This year’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report showcases meaningful progress on key health markers. They include pre-pandemic improvements in the prevalence of multiple chronic conditions, rates of Americans receiving recommended vaccinations and the supply of mental health care providers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents Social Impact Award to GEON Performance Solutions & HMTX Industries

Dec 8, 2020 8:00 AM ET

GEON created Project Collaboration, a hotline service assisting manufacturers bringing COVID-19 relief products to market. And HMTX is tackling the addiction epidemic by founding a nonprofit providing rehabilitation "scholarships."

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

World's Leading Brands and Retailers Join Forces to Tackle Plastic Waste Challenge Through Packaging and Policy Commitments

Dec 8, 2020 5:05 AM ET

The Plastic Waste Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) today announces the first critical advances made by Coalition members to transform the industry’s relationship with plastic packaging.

Innovation & Technology

Switching Workplace Giving Providers: Your Guide for Choosing a New Partner for Your Employee Giving and Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Dec 7, 2020 4:45 PM ET

Whether your current provider has just been bought by a company you’ve never heard of, you haven't been satisfied with your current provider's level of service, or your organization’s program has matured and you need a partner who can fully address the range of employee engagement, workplace giving, and grants management products and programs your company has worked tirelessly to build, America’s Charities can help you transition from your existing program and make that process as seamless and successful as possible so you can keep the momentum going.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Making Industry 4.0 a Reality. FPT Industrial and Comau Introduce AURA, the Smart Robot

Dec 7, 2020 4:00 PM ET

What will the factory of the future be like? How will it be organized? To answer these and many other questions about the Industry 4.0 production model, all it takes is a trip to the FPT Industrial Driveline plant in Turin, Italy dedicated...

Events, Media & Communications

Virtual Discussion: Integrating DocuSign with SmartSimple for Faster Approvals & Collaboration

Dec 7, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Green Infrastructure

Disrupting Cooling Technology: Accelerating the Path to Net Zero

Dec 7, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Bechtel is disrupting cooling fundamentals with our novel cycle technology. Crescendō targets improved cooling performance with its breakthrough architecture, commanding greater energy and cost efficiencies to meet growing demands globally.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Announces $2.8 Billion Investment to Accelerate Racial Equity, Equality and Inclusion

Dec 7, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

'Industry Driving Social Impact' Award Recognizes Black & Veatch For Commitment to Engineering a Better Future

Dec 7, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch has been awarded the "Industry Driving Social Impact Award" by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering for Change for their commitment to engineering a better future and their dedication to social impact efforts.

Environment

JP Morgan, Northern Trust and Wellington Ramp Up Support for Climate Change Proposals

Dec 7, 2020 2:45 PM ET

US investment heavyweights JP Morgan, Northern Trust and Wellington have dramatically ramped up their support for climate proposals this year, according to a new report by campaign group ShareAction, which analysed the voting decisions of 60 of the world’s largest asset managers …

Education

Computer Science Education Week Highlights Progress Made, Continued Need for, STEM Education in Underrepresented Communities

Dec 7, 2020 1:45 PM ET

With strong values that support both STEM education and inclusion & diversity, Keysight has engaged in STEM learning opportunities to help make progress.

Green Infrastructure

A Perspective on a Future Ready City: San Antonio

Dec 7, 2020 1:20 PM ET

The essence of being Future Ready™ is a commitment to forward thinking in a city’s approach to planning and implementing programs and projects. Solutions must satisfy today’s demands but be adaptable for tomorrow’s needs and serve multiple objectives.

Health & Healthcare

Delos Aligns With TPP Capital Management Group to Advance Accessibility of Health and Well-Being Solutions Across Qualified Opportunity Zones

Dec 7, 2020 1:05 PM ET

Delos, a global wellness real estate and technology company based in New York, today announced its intended collaboration with TPP Capital Management Group (TPP), a Philadelphia based Black-led social impact private equity fund manager...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Everyone Deserves Access to Healthy Food. So Why Is So Much of It Going to Waste?

Dec 7, 2020 1:05 PM ET

At our recent Sustainable Retail Summit, the topics of food systems and healthy diets converged quite frequently, with many panellists pointing out where and how these two concepts overlap.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Promoting Diversity Within Our Supply Chain

Dec 7, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Hershey actively supports an inclusive marketplace through our supplier diversity program that creates business opportunities for qualified and diversely-owned enterprises.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rabobank Recognizes General Mills, PepsiCo for Leadership

Dec 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

General Mills was recognized in 2020 for its “bold regenerative agriculture projects, sustainable sourcing, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and commitment to 100% renewable energy in operations by 2030.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Alexion Featured in Life Science Cares' First-Ever Community Engagement Benchmarking Report

Dec 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Life Science Cares’ (LSC), which is a collective effort of the Life Science industry to eliminate the impact of poverty on our neighbors in the greater Boston area, has launched its first-ever community engagement benchmarking report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Native American Employees Talk Diversity

Dec 7, 2020 11:40 AM ET

During National Native American Heritage Month, Duke Energy highlighted the contributions of the company’s native American employees. In this video, several Native American employees talk about their culture, heritage and traditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coming Together Again, CEOs of the World's Largest Companies Met Virtually to Discuss the Evolution of the Workplace

Dec 7, 2020 11:35 AM ET

With the U.S. grappling to determine a path forward towards recovery and stability, 10 leading corporate CEOs gathered virtually with Deanna Mulligan, Board Chair, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© (CECP) CEO Virtual Roundtable Series. This closed-door roundtable focused on the evolution of work and trends CEOs need to know related to reskilling, retraining, and education. Set against the stark picture of record unemployment, participants brought a sense of urgency and action to the conversations. Attending the session were CEOs who are a part of CECP’s coalition of more than 200 corporations collectively representing $11.2 trillion in annual revenue and $23 billion in societal investment.

Health & Healthcare

Mental Health: Practical Strategies for Cultivating Mental Resilience

Dec 7, 2020 11:35 AM ET

COVID-19 has changed how the world lives and works. While many people – like frontline healthcare workers – have continued to serve in public-facing roles, others have been able to explore new work-from-to home options that may well become permanent.

Green Infrastructure

Listening Lounge #5: Smart & Sustainable Building for the Future

Dec 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Truist Stands for Better, Builds on History of Service and Philanthropy

Dec 7, 2020 11:15 AM ET

One year ago, BB&T and SunTrust completed a historic merger of equals to form Truist. Today, the company is celebrating its teammates’ hard work and collective commitment to the communities it serves through three community impact reports.

Sustainable Development Goals

Accelerating the SDGs: Qualcomm Collaborates for Greater Impact

Dec 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Qualcomm believes in the power of collaboration. We embrace SDG 17 and the opportunity to work with organizations to expand our impact in our local communities and across the world.