Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Development Goals

Consumer Goods Companies Announce Position on Chemical Recycling Technologies and Publish Life Cycle Assessment

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action (the Coalition) is pleased to announce the publication of a Vision and Principles Paper, entitled “Chemical Recycling in a Circular Economy for Plastics”

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Expands Access to Genomics in Latin America Through New State-of-the-Art Solution Center

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Solution Center in São Paulo, Brazil.

Education

TCS goIT April Monthly Challenge: Is There a Digital Solution to Help Keep Electronic Waste Out of Landfills?

Every month, goIT – part of TCS’ Corporate Social responsibility team – develops a new opportunity each month for students to ideate digital innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Emerging-Market Sovereign Debt Needs ESG Scrutiny

At AllianceBernstein, we feel like we have a differentiated way to approach ESG investing. We have a 360-degree view of analyzing ESG risks from all parts of a company or country's stakeholders.

Environment

What's Your PFAS Risk Level? Not Knowing Could Be Costly

With cumulative settlements in the U.S. nearing $2 billion, PFAS lawsuits are impacting companies that use PFAS anywhere in their production or operations. Is your organization at risk? Antea Group can help you answer that question.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Changing Your Relationship With Money for Good

The concept of financial wellness is often associated with managing your money the right way or having a certain net worth. But this definition leaves out something just as important as the numbers – how your finances impact your mental and physical well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

Green Plains Achieves 35% Emissions Reduction, on Track for Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, progress and targets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Third Webinar in the Series, Boldly Building the Future, Will Be Hosted This Month, “Climate and the Precious Metals Industry: Defining and Measuring Your Emissions Footprint”

Greenhouse gases produced by human activity have caused the earth’s temperature to rise, creating a domino effect that leaders are working to mitigate worldwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SEC Chair Joins Ceres in Calling on Investors, Companies and the Public to Participate in Climate Disclosure Rule-making Process

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler joined Ceres today in a live virtual meeting with investors and companies and other sustainability advocates to discuss the SEC’s new proposed rule, Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum China Reaffirms Its Commitment to Reducing Food Waste With Food Bank Program

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing food waste through the gradual expansion of its existing pilot Food Bank program to cover more stores and cities across China.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Honored at Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, has received top honours at the 11th Edition of the Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards under the Best Environment Friendly Project category

Education

Mondelez Pairs Chips Ahoy! Brand With Boys & Girls Clubs for Arts Education

“We are honored to work alongside a brand who recognizes the arts as an essential pathway for young people to discover their passions and build a positive future,” says Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Events, Media & Communications

Informing the Way Forward With Thomson Reuters

We invited Alex Thompson, CCO of Thomson Reuters, to share the story of uncovering Inform the Way Forward and how it has unleashed the passion, power, and unlimited potential of Thomson Reuters.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ralph Lauren Continues Investment in Natural Fiber Welding

At Ralph Lauren, we are committed to scaling innovation that has the potential to advance sustainability in our industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Five Decades of History From the Galley

Being one of American’s first Black flight attendants made Cheryl Gaymon a key contributor to the progress we’ve made as an airline and the progress the industry has made in diversity and inclusion.

Green Infrastructure

A 'Generational Transformation' for Ontario's Waste Sector

Enbridge Gas and the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) announce a pilot project to use low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) in waste collection vehicles across the province.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Earns Intel's 2022 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award With Supplier Diversity Distinction

Applied Materials has earned the exclusive EPIC Program Outstanding Supplier Award with Supplier Diversity Distinction for 2022. This award recognizes the absolute top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

John Frank Joins Illumina as Chief Public Affairs Officer

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today the appointment of John Frank as the Company's Chief Public Affairs Officer (CPAO).

Green Infrastructure

City of Chicago Drafts 2022 Climate Action Plan

WSP USA congratulates the City of Chicago on the draft release of its updated Climate Action Plan (CAP), which outlines actions to address climate change for its 77 communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative

Fair Trade USA is proud to join Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative making Fair Trade Certified products more easily discoverable on Amazon’s e-commerce sites.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Responsible Beauty: How P&G is Using Guar

P&G Beauty is joining with Solvay and TechnoServe India in the Sustainable Guar Initiative , an effort designed to further improve the livelihoods of smallholder guar bean farmers in India.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for 2023 Support

The UNFCU Foundation announced opening its 2023 grant application period for funding requests up to $50,000.

Innovation & Technology

Identity Management Day Is the Perfect Time to #BeIdentitySmart — And Norton Can Help

Hosted by the Identity Defined Security Alliance and National Cybersecurity Alliance, Identity Management Day aims to inform about the dangers of improperly managing and securing digital identities by raising awareness and sharing best practices.

Education

TCS and Toronto District School Board's Partnership Remains Strong in the Virtual Environment

Ask nearly any teacher and they will all say that 2020 and 2021 have been the toughest years of their teaching career, with seemingly insurmountable challenges around every corner.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Gets Intentional About Contracting With Black IT Providers

HP CIO Ron Guerrier says the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the factors that brought him to the company in September 2020.

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