Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Case Study: The Olive Oil People: How a Collective of Family Olive Growers Achieved 21st Century Performance Goals

Apr 15, 2024 9:00 AM ET

One of the world’s leading suppliers of olive oil, Pompeian is a farmer-owned collective of more than 75,000 farmers in Spain and California and is partnered with thousands more farmers around the world, including Italy, Greece, Portugal, Morocco, Chile, Argentina, and Tunisia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins: Valuing the Power of Difference

Apr 15, 2024 8:45 AM ET

Cummins Inc. is honored to announce recent accolades recognizing its ongoing efforts to foster caring and inclusive environments in which all employees thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Celebrates National Laundry Day by Giving Back

Apr 15, 2024 8:30 AM ET

April 15 is National Laundry Day and Bath & Body Works is celebrating by supporting two of their long-standing nonprofit partners, YWCA Columbus and LSS Choices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: The Promise and Possibilities of Inclusive Growth

Apr 15, 2024 8:15 AM ET

Mastercard’s Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Ida Rademacher, vice president at the Aspen Institute and co-chair of the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy conclude the Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

Harnessing Science and Technology for a Fairer, Healthier and More Sustainable World

Apr 15, 2024 4:00 AM ET

At Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, we are committed to tackling some of the most critical global challenges facing us today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

I'm Breaking New Ground at CNH - Peter Meedendorp

Apr 12, 2024 4:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Lori Shaffer Shares Insights on Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage in Supply Chain

Apr 12, 2024 2:45 PM ET

Lori Shaffer, our vice president of global research and engineering, recently participated in a panel at the 2024 Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Conference.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Calls for Greater Action, Collaboration To Transform Commercial Transport and the Cold Chain

Apr 12, 2024 1:25 PM ET

Trane Technologies reinforced the essential need to decarbonize and transform the commercial transport industry and cold chain and called for quick action and greater collaboration to ensure the during the GCCA European Cold Chain Conference in Brussels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Thanks Louisville Fire Department: $20,000 Donation, Firehouse Pantries Filled, Chef-Made Lunch for Firefighters

Apr 12, 2024 12:30 PM ET

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hunger Isn’t Just About Food. It’s a Health Issue, Too.

Apr 12, 2024 12:20 PM ET

Hunger is a health issue.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Vital Voices Global Fellowship – Social Entrepreneurship Pillar

Apr 12, 2024 11:30 AM ET

The Vital Voices Global Fellowship will bring together women leaders from across sectors to build skills and capacity, foster a collaborative network, and exchange ideas.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Responsible Investing: Four Themes To Follow in 2024

Apr 12, 2024 11:20 AM ET

From biodiversity and blended finance to a just transition and the cost of drugs, we preview the key ESG issues we’re targeting through research.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Monster Energy "Beat The Beast" Call of Duty Tournament Donates $100k to Charity

Apr 12, 2024 11:15 AM ET

Monster Energy announced the recipient charities of its $100,000 'Beat The Beast' tournament. The Call of Duty competition, live-streamed on Twitch, brought together gaming enthusiasts and top-notch streamers for a charitable cause.

Events, Media & Communications

Delmarva Power Inspires Eastern Shore Students With Junior Achievement

Apr 12, 2024 11:00 AM ET

We recently participated in Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore’s “Inspire” event, which drew over 4,000 8th-grade students across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jill of All Trades: Making Skilled Trades and Technologies a Viable Choice for Young Women

Apr 12, 2024 11:00 AM ET

In support of this initiative, Enbridge has partnered with JOAT, donating $125,000 to facilitate the successful delivery of these events. At Enbridge, we strongly believe in a diverse workforce and providing opportunities to women and women-identifying individuals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru and Make-A-Wish Create Joyous Memories for Families

Apr 12, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Children’s greatest wishes are coming true in the Chicago suburbs. From family vacations to bedroom makeovers, Autobarn Subaru of Countryside and Make-A-Wish Illinois are helping to create irreplaceable experiences for critically ill children and their families.

Environment

TRUE Zero Waste Certification: Tapestry Hits Milestone in Efforts To Reduce Operational Waste

Apr 12, 2024 10:28 AM ET

We are proud to announce the Coach (Re)Loved & Repair Workshop located in North Bergen, New Jersey has achieved Gold-level TRUE Zero Waste Certification.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Announces 2024 Retool Your School Winners

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Habit Burger Grill Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Focus Comics Art Program and Free Meals for Heroes

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are proud to partner with Focus Comics for their month-long free military vehicle art program championing autistic kids.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WEC Launches US$210,000 Grant Award Contest: Circularity Challenge / Concurso de la Circularidad To Promote Environmental Issues Focused on Plastics

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

The World Environment Center (WEC) seeks innovative projects to participate in its Circularity Challenge/ Concurso de la Circularidad, a competition to award US$210,000 to nine organizations engaged in public participation in environmental issues focused on plastics

Diversity & Inclusion

Importance of Mindset: Meet Marija Petrović

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

I currently live in Belgrade, Serbia, and I've been working at GoDaddy for more than four years now! I work as a Software Development Engineer, more specifically a Full-Stack Developer. I utilize various technologies dependent on the project, which is challenging and rewarding.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Build Stronger Communities With YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

At the heart of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago‘s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and advocate for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Sharonda Glover, an integral figure in the organization’s marketing endeavors, amplifies this mission through storytelling.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El WEC Lanza Un Concurso Para La Concesión De Subvenciones Por Valor De 210.000 Dólares: Circularity Challenge / Concurso de la Circularidad Para Promover Aspectos Ambientales Centrados En Los Plásticos

Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM ET

El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos a través del World Environment Center (WEC) y su socio, el Centro de Agua y Medio Ambiente / Unidad de Producción Más Limpia de la Real Sociedad Científica de Jordania (RSS)

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Data Gaps

Apr 12, 2024 9:00 AM ET

In this episode, we welcome back to the show Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and author of May Contain Lies, to discuss data gaps, including ESG metrics, with co-host Andie Wood.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Shelter From Life’s Storms

Apr 12, 2024 9:00 AM ET

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit primarily funded by Regions Bank, provided a $10,000 grant to Our House last April to assist with shelter and childcare services for people impacted by the tornado.