Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Construction Begins at Charge Ready Schools Site

Nov 29, 2021 2:10 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

12 DAYS OF ENERGY STAR: LG and ENERGY STAR Offer Consumers Energy-Efficient Options This Holiday Season

Nov 29, 2021 1:10 PM ET

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency kicks off its “Twelve Days of ENERGY STAR ®” holiday promotion today, LG Electronics USA is offering limited-time offers on ENERGY STAR appliance packages from the kitchen to the laundry room.

Social Impact & Volunteering

onsemi Employees Make an International Impact During Global Virtual Volunteerism Week

Nov 29, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Corporate volunteer programs can play a transformative role in connecting people to their community while promoting employee engagement.

Health & Healthcare

One Overdose Is Too Many

Nov 29, 2021 10:35 AM ET

While one overdose is one too many, we now mourn the loss of the 100,000+ Americans lost to this epidemic in just one year. We reaffirm our commitment to drive awareness and action to make change for people affected by addiction.

Environment

HP Joins Lifelong Wildlife Advocate Jane Goodall on Her New Mission: Planting Trees

Nov 29, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Forest protection, replanting, and restoration of the world’s trees are among the most valuable actions we can take today to bring down carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and protect the habitats of the most vulnerable species on our planet.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “A European Experiment: Independence and Interdependence”

Nov 29, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The European Union works as interdependent countries in terms of travel and trade, and each maintains autonomy over its public health protocols. In fact, treaties among EU member states often prohibit “interference” with each other’s health systems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Causes You Care About on #GivingTuesday With America's Charities and Our 100+ Vetted Nonprofit Members

Nov 29, 2021 10:15 AM ET

While we encourage you to leverage the power of recurring payroll deduction and collective giving through your employer's workplace giving program, we realize that option isn't always available to donors.

Health & Healthcare

Carrefour & Danone Join Forces With Five Other Food Industry Players and Win the 2021 Sirius Prize

Nov 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

To meet the demand from consumers in France seeking better eating habits, Carrefour and Danone built an unprecedented partnership with several other major national brands: Barilla, Bel, Mars Food, Savencia and Unilever, with the support of The Consumer Goods Forum.

Education

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Truist Launch $3 Million Scholarship Program to Support HBCU Students

Nov 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has partnered with Truist to launch a new scholarship program to meet the needs of students at historically Black Colleges and Universities and those from marginalized and underserved communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fairtrade America Gives Thanks to New Licensees and Certified Goods Added in 2021

Nov 29, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Fairtrade America is giving thanks to its newest brand partners added in 2021, including Hu Kitchen, Russel Stover, Grace Farms Foods and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac CEO Dan Amos on the Value of Creating a Vision and Sticking to It

Nov 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET

On the first day of the 21st century, Aflac’s White Pekin duck debuted, quacking the company name, an acronym for the American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Neighbors Don't Give Up!

Nov 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Good neighbors don’t give up when times get tough. Sesame Street in Communities reminds us that we can always be better friends, neighbors, and members of the community. No matter the problem, keep growing! http://spr.ly/6047yUUnD

Health & Healthcare

The Virtual Lives of Children: A Screen-Time Pandemic?

Nov 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET

By the time you finish this sentence, you will have spent four more seconds staring at a screen, an activity that most of us are now spending significantly more time doing since the pandemic hit.

Environment

The Future of Plant Breeding in Africa: An Interview With Dr. Rita Mumm

Nov 29, 2021 8:35 AM ET

By 2050, earth's population is expected to exceed 9 billion people. Sustainability is about more than just protecting our current planetary boundaries, it's also about our ability to meet the needs of the next generation of humans.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Mental Health, Inclusion and More

Nov 29, 2021 8:35 AM ET

Today we are talking about an inspiring Black woman in STEM, how to make hybrid meetings more inclusive, why Millennial managers are more likely to experience burnouts, and how leaders can improve performance feedback.

Responsible Production & Consumption

M·A·C Hypnotizing Holiday Collection Celebrates Less Waste, More Magic

Nov 29, 2021 8:00 AM ET

M·A·C shares your commitment to the environment. Our packaging this holiday season was made with sustainability in mind by focusing on the reduction of plastic waste.

Events, Media & Communications

Live Q&A With a Panel of Investors at Upcoming ESG Integration Forum

Nov 29, 2021 8:00 AM ET

There are more than 300 potential ESG topics that could be material to a publicly listed company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Maintains Its Top Position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Nov 26, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The Company obtained the highest score, 88/100, in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (Score date: Nov 12, 2021).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Things We Have Learned About Homelessness

Nov 26, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Cisco entered a five-year, $50 million USD partnership with Destination: Home in 2018 to address homelessness in Santa Clara County, home of its corporate headquarters. Homelessness is a complex issue that requires strong collaborations, empathy, and creativity.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Five Ways to Make Black Friday Greener

Nov 26, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Now that the final crumbs of turkey and pumpkin pie have been consumed, the busiest sales day of the year is about to descend on us once again. We’ve looked at five ways you can enjoy Black Friday and still be environmentally aware.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Citizen and the Ford Foundation Launch Partnership to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

Nov 25, 2021 8:15 AM ET

To mark the start of today’s annual UN 16 Days of Activism campaign Global Citizen announced a year-long partnership with the Ford Foundation to combat the increase against gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Research, Reports & Publications

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Climate Report and Announces Net Zero Aspiration

Nov 25, 2021 6:45 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) released their updated Climate Report which details the work underway across its global business to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, advance the use of renewable energy

Energy

Enbridge ESG Forum: Wind and Solar Power

Nov 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Watch Matthew Akman, Senior Vice President, Power and New Energy Technologies Enbridge, discuss the company’s approach to wind and solar power generation.

Health & Healthcare

Clearing the Air - Delos' Classroom Air-Quality Study, and What Hoteliers Can Learn From It

Nov 24, 2021 11:55 AM ET

The subject of clean air has been studied for about five years by Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company guided by the mission to improve the health and well-being of people around the world by improving the indoor environments.

Environment

The Climate Agenda Post COP26: a Conversation With Mark Carney, Mark Cutifani & Gail Klintworth

Nov 24, 2021 11:45 AM ET

One of the most important events in sustainability – COP26 – has just concluded and there is a great deal to digest. Join us on 30 November at 11am New York / 4pm London for a special webinar to explore the implications for the climate agenda