Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Study Finds Fairtrade Certification Enhances Farmer Resilience and Sustainability but Major Threats Like Climate Change and COVID-19 Are Jeopardizing Decent Livelihoods

Jun 16, 2022 9:05 AM ET

Fairtrade America – part of Fairtrade International, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability – has announced the results of a decade-long study

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Named One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US for Fifth Consecutive Year by Points of Light

Jun 16, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2022 Honorees of The Civic 50 and Releases Key Insights

Jun 16, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Today, Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Key Highlights

Jun 15, 2022 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2021 Sustainability Report.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Podcast: Ruchika Singhal Says One Thing Can Bring Better Healthcare to More People Worldwide

Jun 15, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Singhal shares her story and identifies the one thing that will help more people living away from big cities and healthcare hubs.

Health & Healthcare

The Promise of Psychedelic Therapy

Jun 15, 2022 4:10 PM ET

Psychologist and pop culture icon of the 1960s, Timothy Leary, famously instructed San Francisco hippies to take psychedelic drugs in order to “turn on, tune in, and drop out.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx in Europe Delivers Help for Ukraine

Jun 15, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Our shipping-in-kind efforts in Europe are part of FedEx Corporation’s commitment of more than $1.5 million USD in relief aid to those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. So far, we've completed six shipments of relief items in Europe.

Environment

Leading Massachusetts Businesses and Institutions Urge Progress on Combined 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill

Jun 15, 2022 3:30 PM ET

Today, 31 leading businesses and institutions called on Massachusetts lawmakers to finalize a strong 2022 climate and clean energy bill.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why You Should Care About Pronouns at Work

Jun 15, 2022 2:45 PM ET

From “she/her/hers” and “he/him/his” to the non-binary “they/them/theirs” and “ze/zir/zirs,” pronouns now appear on email signatures, Zoom screens, business cards, name tags, LinkedIn profiles, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Northern Trust

Jun 15, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Join us in celebrating Pride as we speak to three employees about their work and experiences at Northern Trust.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ericsson's Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Jun 15, 2022 2:25 PM ET

Since December 2019, Ericsson has been under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve criminal US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) charges and a consent judgment

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability for Ukraine

Jun 15, 2022 2:15 PM ET

The war in Ukraine comes on top of a deluge of unprecedented global events that threaten to turn back progress on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and undermine the well-being of people and the environment around the world

Innovation & Technology

The Unseen Hero Protecting the 'Mona Lisa'

Jun 15, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Every day, thousands of tourists flock to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa" inside the Louvre Museum in Paris to catch a glimpse, or take a selfie with one of the world’s most famous paintings.

Environment

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Selects Five Agtech Companies Targeting Global Food Resiliency

Jun 15, 2022 1:50 PM ET

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) announced today it selected five startups to participate in the program’s 11th cohort.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third To Present at Bank Director Conference

Jun 15, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank’s Chief Sustainability Officer Mike Faillo will be presenting at Bank Director’s Bank Audit & Risk Committees Conference this week in Chicago.

Research, Reports & Publications

WSP Publishes Its 2021 Global ESG Report

Jun 15, 2022 1:15 PM ET

“WSP aims to be at the forefront of the transition to a more equitable, inclusive and low-carbon world. We want to bring positive change to the communities in which we work.”

Education

Entergy Awards 33 High School Students $5,000 Scholarship for First Year of College

Jun 15, 2022 1:15 PM ET

This fall, 33 high school graduates will attend college or vocational-technical schools with some help from the Entergy Community Power Scholarship.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Executive Notes: World Economic Forum and the 2022 AGM Season Ft Dan Lambeth, Brunswick

Jun 15, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Using Smart Manufacturing Technology to Scale Regenerative Medicine

Jun 15, 2022 12:00 PM ET

In an important step toward integrating biomanufacturing science with production techniques, Rockwell Automation has opened the Rockwell Experience Center at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) in Manchester, N.H.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Qualcomm Racial Justice Giving Initiative Supports Nonprofits Driving Change

Jun 15, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Bridging Society to a Lower-Emissions Future

Jun 15, 2022 11:45 AM ET

At Enbridge, we’re committed to bridging society to a lower-emissions future. We’ve set goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Fifth Third Mortgage Program Offers $1,000 Toward Closing Costs for VA, FHA, 203K, USDA Mortgages

Jun 15, 2022 11:35 AM ET

To support affordable housing options, Fifth Third has announced it will pay $1,000 toward closing costs for VA, FHA, 203K and USDA Owner Occupied Purchase and REFI loans.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building a Culture of Inclusion

Jun 15, 2022 11:30 AM ET

We want all team members to be energized at work through feelings of physical and psychological safety and empowerment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bacardi Working To Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda

Jun 15, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Bacardi has partnered with the Beyond Plastic Bermuda campaign to educate the local community about the dangers of plastic pollution and encourage actions to reduce single-use plastic on the island.

Environment

The Soil Health Institute Announces Its Virtual 2022 Annual Meeting: “Scaling Up Soil Health”

Jun 15, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Soil Health Institute, the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today that “Scaling Up Soil Health” is the theme for its 7th annual meeting to be held virtually on August 11 and 12