Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

The Next Normal: This Spring, Do a Digital Detox — but Make It IRL

Apr 30, 2021 1:35 PM ET

As the larger world starts to slowly open back up, it’s time to start thinking about getting back out into it. Not quite ready? Here are some tips for Spring cleaning your life as we adapt our digitally dominant days to take things IRL once again.

Diversity & Inclusion

Degree Enters the Adaptive Design Space

Apr 30, 2021 1:30 PM ET

As demand and interest heighten for more inclusive design, brands are finding new ways to enter the space. Today we dive into Degree Deodorant’s innovative prototype for making daily hygiene inclusive.

Environment

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Earth Day and Week Virtually

Apr 30, 2021 1:00 PM ET

April 22 marked the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme was “Restore Our Earth,” and Franklin Templeton employees took a virtual approach to celebrating and exercising their responsibility to act for the environment.

Health & Healthcare

Statement on President Biden's Joint Address: Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI

Apr 30, 2021 12:45 PM ET

As the country rebounds and rebuilds, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is committed to doing our part by advocating for people-first places, organizations and communities for all our citizens.

Energy

Vistra Puts Smart Meter Data to Work to Assist Texas Customers in Prepping for Summer

Apr 30, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Vistra will help customers and prepare their air conditioners for the summer heat and avoid high bills or ill-timed breakdowns. Customers can save up to 30% on summer cooling costs with a properly functioning A/C system.

Environment

Clarivate's Race to Attain Carbon Neutrality by 2024

Apr 30, 2021 12:35 PM ET

At both the company and individual level, Clarivate is committed to doing its part and to doing what’s right in order to leave this world a whole lot better for generations to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bayer and Its Partners, Through Their Better Life Farming Partnership Model, Receives Special United Nations Recognition for Their Support to Smallholder Farmers

Apr 30, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Better Life Farming, Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum.

Environment

Fast Food Giants Ramp up Climate Commitments Under Pressure From Investors in 'Breakthrough Year'

Apr 30, 2021 12:05 PM ET

A two-year global investor engagement with fast food giants has resulted in companies ramping up their climate commitments in the face of growing investor pressure to decarbonise their supply chains.

Environment

Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

By sourcing, designing, and building with sustainable products, we minimize waste and water usage, improve indoor air quality, and help reduce GHG emissions.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Technologies Partners with Women in Quantum to Create a Mentoring Program and also Provides Support for Quantum Education

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Keysight is now getting involved with providing equipment, tools and support for the quantum industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Six-Figure Grant From PSEG Foundation Helps Food Bank of South Jersey

Apr 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CGF Social Sustainability Newsletter | Q1 2021

Apr 30, 2021 11:50 AM ET

In this video, hear from the CGF's Thomas van Haaren share updates from the CGF Social Sustainability Coalitions from the first quarter of 2021.

Environment

Celebrating Earth Day, Everyday

Apr 30, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Arhaus is renewing our 35-year commitment to the Earth, forging and maintaining partnerships to support positive and lasting change for the environment.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch's Rapid Modular Health System Wins Top Edison Award for Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Apr 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch proudly announces that its Rapid Modular Health System (RaMHS) solution has won the coveted top prize for pandemic-related solutions at the 2021 Edison Awards.

Environment

Earth Day 2021 With Mary Draves

Apr 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Mary Draves, DOW’s Chief Sustainability Officer and VP, Environment, Health & Safety, discusses how we can work together to achieve a sustainable future and reflects on DOW’s Earth Day 2021 theme, “One Future, Together.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank and First Niagara Foundation Help People With Developmental Disabilities Maintain Routine During Pandemic

Apr 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET

KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, recently provided Fantastic Friends of WNY with a $15,000 grant to help establish a Virtual Learning Assistance Program.

Environment

BBC Podcast Shines Light on Logging for Good

Apr 30, 2021 10:10 AM ET

International Paper has worked with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to help protect our planet for more than 40 years. Last summer, we announced the continuation of a pioneering project to reduce the impact of logging on the climate – one that reinforces our commitment to responsible forestry beyond our supply chain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Beyond Today, Shaping Tomorrow: 20 Years of Sustainability at Owens Corning

Apr 30, 2021 10:05 AM ET

With the publication of this year’s Sustainability Report, we recognize the need to look back on our accomplishments as they relate to our 2020 sustainability goals.

Environment

Eldorado Gold Receives Approval for Use of Dry Stack Tailings at Skouries

Apr 30, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Eldorado Gold announced that the Greek Ministry of Energy and Environment has approved a modification to the Kassandra Mines Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) to allow for the use of dry stack tailings disposal at the Skouries project.

Energy

Kimberly-Clark North American Consumer Tissue Manufacturing is Now Powered by 100% Wind Energy

Apr 30, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Maverick Creek, a 50,000-acre wind farm in Eden, Texas is now powering the production of many essential products like Cottonelle®, Viva®, Scott® and Kleenex® with more than 670,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy annually.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces New ESG Business Goals as Part of 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

Apr 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, recently announced its new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-driven business goals that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next five years.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trane Technologies Highlights Significant Progress Toward the Gigaton Challenge, Science-Based Targets and Sustainability Goals in 2020 ESG Report

Apr 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Bold Action for a Sustainable Future, which highlights the company’s major sustainability achievements and contributions towards its ambitious science-based emission-reduction targets.

Environment

The Race to Net-Zero Emissions Is One We Can't Run Alone

Apr 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Last week, Mastercard, along with more than 300 businesses and investors with a footprint in the U.S., signed a powerful open letter to President Biden. The letter indicated our support for the Biden administration’s commitment to climate action.

Environment

Focus on Diversity in Orlando Area Will Boost Grassroots Groups

Apr 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Amid the national reckoning over racial injustice, sparked by the killing of George Floyd last year, the United Arts of Central Florida began reexamining its priorities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bright Funds Launches United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Themed Foundation Funds

Apr 29, 2021 7:00 PM ET

Bright Funds expands its Fund model to include all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in an effort to offer employers and employees an opportunity to anchor their philanthropic giving around making progress towards the UN SDGs.