Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

NFWF and International Paper Public-Private Partnership Works to Restore, Enhance, and Protect 20,000+ Acres in Nine States

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and International Paper, through their Forestland Stewards partnership, are awarding nine grants to support habitat restoration efforts within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley region

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Native Americans Investing in Restorative Agriculture and Economics

This regenerative agricultural enterprise is taking back the Buffalo, our relatives, and bringing our people back to their health.

Events, Media & Communications

In a New Online Film Series, the Consumer Goods Forum Illustrates the Power of the Consumer Goods Sector to Create Better Lives Through Better Business

The world is facing challenges today that will define future generations: repairing some of the damage already done while asking more of already stretched ecosystems seems an impossible task.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hiring for Diversity: It Takes a Village

Reflect, analyze and offer feedback on this RW reflection as we work to define our stance on diverse hiring and dismantle systems of oppression in corporate America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today released the Annual Corporate Responsibility Report for 2020.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ON Semiconductor Continues Commitment to Responsible Global Supply Chains

ON Semiconductor is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global supply chains.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Ensuring All Employees Are Safe Everywhere, Every Day

Tetra Tech uses our Health & Safety (H&S) program to help our employees feel safe bringing their whole selves to work, whether in the field, in the office, or at home.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Practicing What They Preach': A Look Inside Koch's Second-Chance Hiring Efforts

A few of the steps Koch takes to make its reentry hiring successful include: not disqualifying job seekers with criminal pasts; removing unintended barriers in hiring practices; ensuring employees with criminal records are not stigmatized in the workplace; and making Koch's commitment public.

Responsible Production & Consumption

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Leading Global Apparel Manufacturer Gildan as New Member

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Gildan Activewear and their portfolio of company-owned brands, including Gildan®, Alstyle®, American Apparel®, and Comfort Colors®, as members.

Events, Media & Communications

Join La RED & Fundación Centro Guatemalteco de Producción más Limpia’s Final Webinar Series on "Environmental Performance as a Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses"

La RED and the Fundación Centro Guatemalteco de Producción más Limpia (CGP+L) present the final webinar series "Environmental Performance as a Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses" on June 23, 24 & 25 at 11 AM CA / 12 pm Colombia-Panama-Mx / 1PM Chile ET.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Targets Prompt Business-Software Overhaul

Business-software providers are introducing tools to help companies keep track of their progress toward sustainability goals.

Environment

Introducing the Newest Member of the Griffith Foods' Family of Companies - Nourish Ventures!

Introducing the newest member of the Griffith Foods' family of companies - Nourish Ventures! Nourish Ventures will nourish and scale new ventures focused on creating the food system of the future: delicious, nutritious and sustainable.

Diversity & Inclusion

Freedom Is. In honor of Juneteenth.

As we recognize and reflect on Juneteenth, listen to our Invesco Black Professionals Network express what freedom means to them.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial South America Champions Education Campaign in Brazil

CNH Industrial South America partnered up with the Gente de Bem, a local organization that promotes education among teenagers and young adults.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Yousefelahiyeh Wins California Wastewater Group's Title as Young Professional of the Year

Just two months ago, Black & Veatch’s Roya Yousefelahiyeh was named her region’s young professional of the year by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)...

Environment

Major Corporations and Foundations Commit Final Funding for Landmark Water Conservation Deal that Secures Nearly 49 Billion Gallons of Water for Lake Mead

Funding was provided by organizations spanning many sectors including Intel; Google; Microsoft; Procter & Gamble; Reformation; Keurig Dr Pepper; Ecolab; Cascade; Cox; The Coca-Cola Foundation; Silk; Target; Brochu Walker; and Swire Coca-Cola, USA.

Events, Media & Communications

Global CEOs and Industry Experts Share Learnings From Covid-19

The second day of the virtual 2021 CGF Global Summit drew to a close this evening, following a programme packed with information about opportunities and challenges in the global consumer goods industry.

Innovation & Technology

A Social Good Data Platform Transforming Global COVID Response Through Citizen Engagement

When you think about the global response to COVID, do data platforms come to mind? If you’re like many of us – probably not. But for countless people around the world, Ushahidi’s open source data platform has been a lifeline to valuable resources – and a powerful tool allowing them to document what’s happening in their communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Adonis Timone Aims to Create Change With Advocates for Youth

Adonis Timone may be best known for their rap music, but the young, gender nonbinary artist who identifies with the pronouns he/they also works in the areas of HIV outreach and advocacy.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Essential Podcast, Episode 39: Accelerating Black Inclusion in Financial Services - Institutional and Cultural Barriers

Yasmine Chinwala & Pierre Davis explore New Financial’s latest research on inclusion of Black individuals in the U.K. professional sector, the absence of Black faces in finance, & what companies should do in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Peer Collaboration Event: How to Exist in the Workplace - Moving Forward

Antea Group lead a virtual peer collaboration event for clients and contacts within the Consumer and Industrial Goods industry. The call’s agenda focused on how companies exist in the workplace as we continue to move forward in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2020 Increase in Veteran Homelessness Sparks Incremental Funding

The Home Depot Foundation today announced its investment of an additional $6.4 million to combat veteran homelessness and support veteran housing initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife to Originate $500 Million in Social and Environmental Impact Investments by 2030

In its annual Sustainability Report, released today, MetLife highlights its commitment to originating $500 million in new impact investments by 2030. I

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard Foundation $1.3 Billion Commitment to Save Lives and Livelihoods in Africa

We need all shoulders against the wheel to stop COVID-19 in its tracks, and this $1.3 billion commitment by the Mastercard Foundation is the kind of effort that can change the trajectory of the pandemic. It will enable millions of people across Africa to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Latest Campaigns

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    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  2. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  5. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  6. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  7. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  12. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  13. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  14. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  15. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...