Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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T-Mobile headquarters
A Headquarters Ahead of the Curve

T-Mobile International AG

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

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

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

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

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

NextWave Plastics Expands Cross-Industry Consortium; Welcomes Logitech, Prevented Ocean Plastic, #tide ocean material

Logitech joins the ranks of NextWave member companies like HP and IKEA as industry leaders in sustainability, recognizing that real change is driven by partnerships and collaboration.

Research, Reports & Publications

How JLL Is Shaping the Future of Real Estate for a Better World

The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions. And with more than 2.5 billion people moving into cities in the next 30 years, there is a responsibility to ensure that the real estate sector

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton's LMP Closed End Fund Eileen Kamerick Recognized as NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) announced the 2022 NACD Directorship 100™—the most influential peer-nominated leaders in the boardroom and corporate governance community.

Environment

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

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

Green Infrastructure

Keeping an Eye on the Bolt: Why I Think It’s the Electric Vehicle To Watch in the Coming Years

Chevrolet announced a price reduction in the next model of their most popular EV. I think the price reduction is very calculated, and it’s intended to earn General Motors as much market share as possible in the affordable electric car market.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Secures $500M Investment to Usher in New Era of Sustainability-Led Business Decisions

EcoVadis, the leading provider of business sustainability ratings, has raised $500M with plans to accelerate its vision of influencing every business decision with sustainability intelligence, becoming a sustainability impact unicorn.

Education

TCS Expands in Minnesota by Creating More Hi-Tech Jobs and Growing STEM Education Initiatives by 50%

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced plans to continue growing its footprint in Minnesota by expanding its hiring program in the coming year and accelerating its STEM outreach efforts in local schools to cover 50% more students and teachers.

Health & Healthcare

Why In-Cabin Air Quality on Public Transport Matters

While the public transportation sector has invested heavily in rigorous cleaning protocols, there is now an increased focus on reducing the concentration of viruses and other harmful pollutants in the air.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named One of Forbes' Best Employers for New Graduates

Growing our people is a top priority, so we’re proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for New Graduates.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sara Tolaney on Gilead's Research Scholars Program and the Importance of Diversity in Medicine

Dr. Sara Tolaney oversees an independent and diverse scientific review committee composed of experts in oncology who review all applications and select who will receive funding. Diversity is at the forefront of her mind.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Daughter of Cleveland, Tenn. Plant Employee Turns Whirlpool Sons and Daughters Scholarship Into Degree and Job Serving Her Community

Few people are more motivating and inspiring than Whirlpool Corporation’s Cleveland Manufacturing New Employee Trainer, Clarissa Shepherd. It’s easy to see that her daughter, Sierra, learned excellence, enthusiasm and integrity by example.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

In 1987, Merck committed to donate Mectizan – as much as needed, for as long as needed – with the goal to help eliminate river blindness.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Davos Spring: A First-Timer's Impressions From the World Economic Forum

I was invited to the Annual Meeting of the Forum to share a business perspective on the role nature-based solutions play in strategies to achieve net-zero, like VMware’s 2030 Agenda.

Events, Media & Communications

LifeGuides® Launches 10,000 Families With Four Points Inc. Scaling to 70,000 Families in 3-Years

At the 2022 Society of HR Managers (SHRM) annual conference in New Orleans, LifeGuides® announced a 3-year strategic partnership with Four Points, Inc., which is a national pre-tax voluntary benefits plan provider.

Research, Reports & Publications

McKinsey & Company Releases 2021 ESG Report on Accelerating Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

McKinsey & Company releases 2021 ESG Report on accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth

Events, Media & Communications

Whole Planet Foundation Hosts Inaugural Benefit & Showcase in Hawaii

Whole Planet Foundation is excited to announce the return of in-person events with a special benefit and showcase on June 24, 2022, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, in partnership with Whole Foods Market Hawaii stores and Mana Up.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Pak US and Canada Appoints Eric Harris as Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs

Tetra Pak today announced that Eric Harris has been named Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada.

Environment

What Can I Do to Invest in a More Sustainable Planet?

If you’re wondering what you can do to invest in a more sustainable planet, we’ve put together a list of actions you can take on Earth Day and every day. You don’t have to do everything. You can start small – but start somewhere.

Diversity & Inclusion

Marathon Petroleum Partners With Women in Trucking

Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail (T&R) organization has announced two new partnerships with the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) and the Women in Trucking Foundation.

Diversity & Inclusion

PSEG Welcomes 2022 Interns

As the world changes, PSEG is changing with it, adapting the way we work to support a flexible and hybrid work environment.

Environment

Getting Familiar With ESG Frameworks

While disclosing ESG information is voluntary today, regulations are on the horizon – so the time to prepare for ESG reporting is now.

Environment

Southern Company, in Partnership With Volta, Now Offering Sustainable Software Solutions to Companies Transitioning From Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles

Southern Company announced a significant step in electric transportation solutions for companies looking to transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioners Are Imperative for Successful Net Zero Transitions in the Consumer Goods Industry

An accurate LCA should play a key role in responsible business practice, even if the legislation hasn’t come into force yet because it demonstrates that a business is serious about a Net Zero transition.

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