Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Companies Can Address the Impact of Single-Use Plastics in the Era of COVID-19

As people attempt to go about their daily routines safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the role of plastics has changed once again. Cities and states temporarily lifted their plastic bag bans out of concern for health and hygiene...

Media & Communications

CECP Announces Deutsche Bank CEO Christiana Riley to Join Board of Directors

As part of its continuing efforts to empower companies to drive long-term business success through positive societal impact, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) announced that Christiana Riley, CEO, Deutsche Bank USA Corp has joined the organization’s distinguished Board of Directors.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Carton Council Proud to Announce New Director of Government Affairs

The Carton Council is proud to announce that Jordan Fengel, former executive director of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR), has joined the Carton Council to help grow food and beverage carton recycling in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PWC, EY, Bloomberg, Nestle & More Take on Veganuary's Workplace Challenge

Leading accountancy firms PwC and EY, as well as media giant Bloomberg, are taking part in Veganuary’s Workplace Challenge and encouraging everyone in their teams to try vegan this January.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Climate Tech Launches

The launch of Women in Climate Tech (WiCT) was announced today by the group’s Steering Committee.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Prepare for Pivots With Support From Taproot Skilled Volunteers

Is your nonprofit planning for a 2021 full of program pivots, increased community needs, and new fundraising tactics? Pro bono can help you navigate the year ahead. Join Taproot Foundation’s January 28 webinar for information on getting started.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Are the Highest Paid Industries for CR & Sustainability Professionals?

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Year, New Goals: Three Tips to Become a Better Recycler in 2021

After a challenging holiday season, a new year is ushering in a welcomed fresh slate. The new year is an opportunity to set clear intentions, fresh habitats, and meaningful goals. Everyone’s goals will look different.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Angelica Builds Connections to Support Diversity in Stem

Angelica Cortez Vega always knew she wanted to work in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). She dreamed of being a math teacher, managing the business side of STEM or even becoming an astronaut.

Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 128 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to be the Season 4 sponsor of the Middle Tech Podcast.

Events, Media & Communications

A Manufacturer Works to Keep Forests Safe

International Paper is acutely aware that forests are “the lungs of the landscape,” says Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham.

Events, Media & Communications

Acre & John Elkington | Building Back Better: From Sustainability to the 'Regenerative Economy' Live Stream

As the world peeks beyond COVID-19 and Biden’s administration takes up residence in D.C., humankind faces an existential challenge: How do we reignite the global economy while prioritizing investments that slow the march of climate change?​

Energy

Adapting to the Evolving Energy Landscape Through Public-Private Partnerships

Julian Gonsalves explains how public-private partnerships can provide government officials with solutions to meet reliability, resiliency and environmental targets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Will Define the Post-COVID Era

At first glance, nothing ahead in 2021 could be as bad as 2020. We have been enduring the worst economic crisis in 80 years and the worst global health crisis in 100 years—events that have profoundly damaged lives and livelihoods around the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeffrey Whitford of MilliporeSigma: Five Strategies Our Company Is Using to Tackle Climate Change & Become More Sustainable

Making change happen will be your biggest challenge. We live on the front edge of new ideas, which means that we’re always asking people to change and do new things. Reality check: People don’t like new things that change what they’re used to.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch Joins Hydrogen Council, Reflecting Commitment to Hydrogen as a Zero-Carbon Solution

Reflecting its ongoing commitment to global decarbonization and further advancing efforts to create a more balanced energy portfolio, Black & Veatch announces that it has joined the Hydrogen Council, “a global initiative of leading energy, transport and industry companies with a united vision and long-term ambition for hydrogen to foster the energy transition.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E1: Vu Le, NonprofitAF

Vu Le of NonprofitAF joins the Pro Bono Perspectives podcast the day after the violent insurrection on the Capitol to discuss how we can - and must - be bolder in responding to injustice. It's time for an existential crisis in philanthropy, Vu says.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

RBA Releases Responsible Recruitment Due Diligence Toolkit

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the release of its Responsible Recruitment Due Diligence Toolkit to further support members of the RBA and its Responsible Labor Initiative (RLI)

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media to Host Monthly 3BL Professional Demo Series Starting January 21

Tune in every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET to learn how 3BL Professional can maximize the reach and impact of your ESG communications.

Environment

Teva Sets Ambitious Long-Term Environmental Goals As Part of Renewed ESG Strategy

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) has announced long-term environmental sustainability commitments and targets to provide direction and drive action in this area.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility Launches E-Licensing Platform and Guidance Resources for Assurance Providers

AccountAbility announces the launch of e-licensing - an easy-to-use, time-saving platform that provides a seamless and integrated process for Assurance Providers to manage all licensing activities online. Get started today: https://www.accountability.org/licensing

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report from CECP's Global Exchange Confirms Deeper and Ongoing Engagement of Multinational Companies on ESG Issues

January 11, 2021, NEW YORK, NY -- Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with its Global Exchange (GX) Country Partners, has released the inaugural Global Impact at Scale report in 18 countries around the world.

Environment

Black & Veatch Launches New Environmental Business Unit

As enterprises thoughtfully work to meet environmental objectives from regulators, shareholders and consumers, Black & Veatch announces the launch of a dedicated environmental business unit to support those objectives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Operation Surprise: Giving Back in 2020

For the first time ever, The Home Depot Foundation expanded the annual campaign to reach not only veterans, but frontline workers like first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, those facing food insecurity and more.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
  2. PSEG Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    As a leading company in the energy sector, we know that reflecting, valuing and leveraging diversity is essential to attract, develop and retain...
  3. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  6. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  7. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  11. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  13. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
    Since its founding in 2002, the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has donated more than $4 million to solar and sustainability projects focusing on...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...