Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Summer Youth Golf Program Supported by Whirlpool Foundation Introduces Teens to Careers in the Golf Industry

Benton Harbor, Mich. area teens are getting an opportunity to explore careers through the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program, a collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation, Harbor Shores Golf Course and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club.

Awards & Rankings

Eaton Wins Engineering Award for Microgrid Project Energizing Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing in Puerto Rico

The company was recognized for helping develop Puerto Rico’s largest clean energy microgrid at its manufacturing plant in Arecibo, substantially reducing the facility’s carbon footprint, boosting energy resilience and bolstering community infrastructure.

Environment

Global Heat Reduction Registry Announces First Three Methodologies for Projects Tackling Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

The Global Heat Reduction (GHR) Registry, a new registry focused on driving climate finance into mitigation projects that support near-term heat reduction, announced the release of three methodologies during Climate Week.

Volunteering & Community

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates' Teamwork for Cancer Research

Pelotonia is almost here, and Team ScottsMiracle-Gro will be pedaling their bikes 20 to 190 miles through central Ohio.

Energy & Infrastructure

Schneider Electric & Kimberly-Clark Announce Tax Credit Transfer (“TCT”) Agreements To Advance Grid Resiliency

Most recently, Schneider Electric acted as a strategic advisor to Kimberly-Clark to help fund multiple battery energy storage projects as part of the rapid energy transition to green America’s grid.

Philanthropy

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $129,000 to Charities Nominated by Employee Communities of Interest

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Tuesday a total of $129,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that promote an array of initiatives such as STEM and wellbeing support.

Awards & Rankings

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Drive Economic Mobility

Truist Foundation announced the launch of its third Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations, to help create career pathways to economic mobility for workers across the U.S.

Awards & Rankings

Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America Revealed in New York

The most important Chief Sustainability Officers of the United States and Canada were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards last night, during a gala dinner at One World Center in New York.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Gen Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. At Gen, HOLA Co-Champions Brittany Gutierrez and Iskander Sanchez-Rola share how HOLA fosters community and inclusion. Learn more about their inspiring stories.

Corporate Responsibility

Labeling Sustainable U.S. Soy Around the World

As sustainability has elevated from a “want” to a “need,” U.S. Soy is delivering. U.S. Soy has the lowest carbon footprint, compared with soy of other origins.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Doig River First Nation and Enbridge Answer the Question: What’s in a Name?

Enbridge, guided by its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, is committed to taking action on ways to build stronger relationships with Indigenous communities and exploring opportunities to maximize economic inclusion and benefits.

Corporate Responsibility

How International Paper Works With Forest Landowners for Conservation Impact

As we move toward our target of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland by 2030, we are working with strategic partners to safeguard the long-term resilience of our forests and the communities they sustain.

Energy & Infrastructure

Schneider Electric Champions Energy Transition at Climate Week NYC

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today shared details on its active participation at Climate Week NYC 2024.

Philanthropy

Action Against Hunger Announces New Tool to Decarbonize Emergency Response Efforts Across the Nonprofit Sector

Action Against Hunger today announced the new Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool (REact) at a NY Climate Week event.

Events

WELL RECHARGE: London to Feature Global Industry and Market Leaders

Join the International WELL Building Institute for a regional summit in London, England, where UK and European industry leaders and community members will discuss the future of healthy buildings, organisations and communities – using the WELL Standard as a framework.

Corporate Responsibility

Unlocking New Trades Opportunities for the Next Generation with The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro

Every September, Workforce Development Month celebrates the contributions of workforce professionals and raises awareness around skilled trades. As national conversation spotlights the construction industry as a career path for high school graduates.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Nearly 70% of This Year’s New TV Series Are BIPOC-Inclusive

Diversity and inclusion have become increasingly important media buying considerations in recent years, especially during the lead up to each new fall TV season. Pinpointing the right investments, however, has become more challenging amid the busy landscape.

Education & Workforce Development

Empowering Scientific Education and Research Through the AMD University Program

The AMD University Program (AUP) empowers academics with AMD technologies to enhance teaching, enrich learning, and advance state-of-the-art research.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: How To Modernize Your Environmental Monitoring Programs

In this webinar, we will explore the importance of developing a risk-based environmental monitoring program that focuses on verifying the effectiveness of your sanitation and being able to make key decisions for improvement.

Education & Workforce Development

New Capstone Resources From Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students To Explore Biotechnology

Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real world scenarios.

Research & Reports

G&A Institute’s Research Shows 2023 Sustainability Reporting at Record Levels As U.S. Public Companies Prepare for Mandated Disclosure

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leading corporate sustainability consulting and research firm, today announced the findings of its 2024 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research on trends in the 2023 publication year for companies

Corporate Responsibility

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Health & Safety

At the core of our safety efforts is a robust health and safety management system covering all internal work- related functions across our facilities, customer locations and corporate offices. This systematic approach involves assessing risks, and implementing controls.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade Avocados Are Growing Rural Economies in Mexico

The global demand for avocados has surged in recent years, transforming this once-regional fruit into an international sensation.

Socially Responsible Investing

Focus on Hispanic Community Fuels Success of Colorado Barbershop

Starting with improving their credit scores, U.S. Bank has helped Luz and Juan achieve that dream by opening multiple locations in Colorado Springs. They credit the business’ growth to relationship forged with U.S. Bank and their team of bankers, one step at a time. 

AI & Technology

Keysight Joins the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative To Enhance Cybersecurity for Critical Sectors

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), announced it has joined the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), expanding its current partnership with the U.S. government to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity resiliency.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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...

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...