Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ and the Association of American University Women Expand Tech Trek Nationwide

Sep 8, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The Qualcomm and AAUW collaboration engages middle school girls in the world of STEM through career exploration and hands-on engineering summer programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Web of Science Name Change Policy

Sep 8, 2021 10:45 AM ET

There is an increasing need to support a researcher’s ability to update published research to reflect their preferred known identity, be it in relation to marriage, gender identity or other reason.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Back to School, Hypothetically Speaking

Sep 8, 2021 10:30 AM ET

If I had to do it all over again, I would want an education that directly prepared me for solving the climate crisis.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy and Main Street America Partner on the Launch of New E-Commerce Tool to Help More Small Businesses Get Online

Sep 8, 2021 10:00 AM ET

GoDaddy has partnered with Main Street America for the launch of Main Street Online, a new tool to help businesses grow and strengthen their online and e-commerce capabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advice on Building a Successful Career and Overcoming Adversity

Sep 8, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Read this Black EOE Journal story featuring Theresa Haywood-McCarley, senior director of corporate social responsibility onsemi, giving advice on building a success career and overcoming adversity.

Health & Healthcare

Why Building Performance Matters More Than Ever

Sep 8, 2021 9:50 AM ET

We have seen it before, and we’ll see it again: a new building that looks incredible, designed and constructed to the highest standards available at the time, well-equipped with the latest technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The National Ski Patrol's Avalanche Dogs

Sep 8, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Subaru celebrates its 25th year of partnering with the National Ski Patrol®, and Ambassador Drew Warkentin describes a typical day of working with avalanche rescue dogs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Leading the Way in Renewable Product Offerings

Sep 8, 2021 9:25 AM ET

In Texas, Vistra’s flagship retail brand TXU Energy has been a leader in offering its residential customers renewable products. As of 2020, twice as many Texans are enrolled in TXU Energy solar plans than own rooftop solar panels.

Innovation & Technology

Automated Agricultural Helpers: Ripe for Robots

Sep 8, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Agriculture must become more efficient: Robots and autonomous supertractors are one important solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving Medical Care in the Black Community With Family Health Histories

Sep 8, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Knowing your family’s medical history can often help physicians pinpoint family traits that may put you at a higher risk for certain conditions.

Environment

We Care About Our Impact on the World, and There's No Place for Waste

Sep 8, 2021 9:15 AM ET

That’s why Whirlpool Corporation has taken bigger and bolder actions in our all our manufacturing plants and distribution centers across the world to become carbon neutral.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vinyl Institute Partners With Water Well Trust on Water Project Benefitting Virginia Family of Five

Sep 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Vande Brakes, a family of five, received a donated water well system, including equipment, well drilling, and installation.

Innovation & Technology

James Brissenden Joins LifeGuides® As Director, Positive Growth

Sep 7, 2021 7:20 PM ET

LifeGuides® is delighted to announce James Brissenden has joined our team as Director, Positive Growth.

Environment

The "IVECO Forest" Is Born: IVECO Partners With Treedom to Plant Trees

Sep 7, 2021 5:00 PM ET

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, has partnered with Treedom, the first web platform that allows you to plant a tree remotely and follow the entire project online.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Co. Launches “Altogether Kohler” Campaign

Sep 7, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The “Altogether Kohler” campaign is part of the brand’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, which includes a commitment to engage balanced teams, inclusive culture, diverse suppliers, and new markets through diverse perspectives.

Innovation & Technology

New Energy Nexus Launches First-ever Climate Fintech Cards & Payments Challenge, in Partnership With Barclays, Mastercard, Doconomy and Patch

Sep 7, 2021 4:15 PM ET

New Energy Nexus today launched its inaugural Climate Fintech: Cards & Payments Challenge (C&P Challenge) to catalyze innovation across the financial sector to address climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Express Delivers Critical Supplies for Maharashtra Flood Victims

Sep 7, 2021 3:15 PM ET

FedEx Express has supported United Way Mumbai, in their efforts to provide relief following the Maharashtra floods. FedEx Express delivered more than 14 tons of food and essential hygiene kits from Mumbai to Mahad in the Raigad district.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Human Capital Strategic Priorities

Sep 7, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank announced 4 strategic priorities in 2020 to respond proactively to the evolving work environment and workforce, strengthen our culture and continue engaging, developing, retaining and attracting top talent.

Green Infrastructure

Supporting Efficient and Sustainable Architecture That Can Change the World

Sep 7, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The second edition of the Manni Group Design Award, an international architecture contest, looked to Detroit-Michigan as the host for this year’s challenge - an urban regeneration of the city area overlooking the Detroit river. This cause hits particularly close to home for us at Dow, as our headquarters are in Midland, Michigan.

Education

STEM Community Partnerships

Sep 7, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Our STEM-focused, community collaborations support organizations that deliver effective STEM engagement and education opportunities to learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Fabien Thibault Named Sustainability Champion of the Year by Business Intelligence Group

Sep 7, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Today, Fabien Thibault was named Sustainability Champion by the Business Intelligence Group in the 2021 Sustainability Awards program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $28.1 Million for Two Affordable Housing Communities in Clayton County GA.

Sep 7, 2021 1:45 PM ET

KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured $28.1 million of fixed-rate Fannie Mae financing for the construction on Villas at Mt. Zion and Flats at Mt. Zion in Clayton County, Georgia.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery: An IWBI Special Report

Sep 7, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Join Franklin Templeton's Regina Curry and Yaqub Ahmed in a Discussion About Creating a More Inclusive Approach to Financial Planning

Sep 7, 2021 1:00 PM ET

On Monday, September 20 at 2:00-2:50 PM ET join Regina Curry, Chief Diversity Officer and Yaqub Ahmed, Head of Retirement, Insurance/Sub-Advisory & 529-U.S. for Franklin Templeton in a webcast hosted by the National Association of Plan Advisors

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Science Will Tell Podcast: What is a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement?

Sep 7, 2021 1:00 PM ET

In this episode episode of the Science Will Tell podcast series, you'll hear about the Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA) and what VPPA means for the journey towards decarbonization.