Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LGBT Community Still Faces Hurdles to Homeownership

Jun 9, 2020 5:00 PM ET

With Pride Month underway in June, housing industry professionals and several research reports suggest that LGBT individuals have lower homeownership rates than non-LGBT adults, still experience discrimination in home-buying

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces Fundraising Program in Support of Social Justice

Jun 9, 2020 5:00 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. has launched a fundraising program to provide financial support for efforts to advance social justice reform and combat racism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Spreads Cheer to Healthcare Workers, Young Patients

Jun 9, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Through its charitable foundation, Republic Services supported the delivery of nearly 700 care packages to healthcare workers and hospitalized children in Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Seattle and St. Louis.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Questions: Shundrawn Thomas on How Silence Prevents Needed Inclusion Conversations

Jun 9, 2020 4:35 PM ET

President of Northern Trust Asset Management answers: What's the message for the financial services industry when it comes to diversity?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tetra Laval Group Donates $734,000 Towards U.S. COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Jun 9, 2020 4:20 PM ET

The donation will consist of national contributions to three organizations, Direct Relief, Team Rubicon and Feeding America, as well as a series of local contributions targeting the communities in which Tetra Pak, Sidel and DeLaval have operations.

Environment

From Global Crisis to Climate Turning Point

Jun 9, 2020 3:05 PM ET

When future generations look back on how countries responded to the worst public health crisis and largest economic shock in a century, what will they see?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CNH Industrial. Lowering the Environmental Impact of Logistics

Jun 9, 2020 3:00 PM ET

A deep dive into the subject of logistic processes would usually only appeal to a select group of professional experts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Clean Power Industry's Growth Offers Lessons for the Water Technology Sector

Jun 9, 2020 2:30 PM ET

The need to expand reliable, affordable access to clean water has been thrown into sharp focus by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Accelerated action is more urgent than ever. The question is how.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Walmart's Sustainability Efforts Take to the Seas with MSC-Certified Sustainable Private Brand Canned Tuna

Jun 9, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As of July 2020, achieving a key aspect of our original goal years in advance, Walmart is moving to source its U.S. stores Great Value canned tuna as either MSC-certified or from a time-bound FIP actively working toward certification.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Defines New Level of Ambition for Corporate Sustainability

Jun 9, 2020 1:20 PM ET

The UN Global Compact is challenging companies to align with an initial set of business benchmarks to gauge whether their activities are aiming at the necessary level of ambition to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor's Stance Against Racism and the Importance of Inclusion Within the Workplace

Jun 9, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Many in my generation were hopeful that equality would be commonplace in America and around the world. Recent incidents serve as a reminder to all of us that this has not yet occurred and is an opportunity for us to help.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can Food Supply Chains Cope with COVID-19?

Jun 9, 2020 1:00 PM ET

It’s a luxury easily taken for granted in the developed world – that we can expect diverse, healthy and safe food on our supermarket shelves. But this is only possible thanks to the complex global supply chains...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan to Advance Social Justice and Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:45 PM ET

There will be $75 million in cash and $25 million in media that will be distributed over the next three years, in addition to the existing commitments our company currently makes to thousands of organizations supporting underrepresented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mini Stories: Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Essential Workers

Jun 9, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In the new era of COVID-19, essential workers are encouraged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves to prevent the transmission of the virus. Yet often these items are in short supply or are difficult to obtain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Tips for Operating Construction Sites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In the era of COVID-19, construction companies across America are trying to find the best way forward. There are a host of new challenges that every construction organization has to deal with.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UPS Calls for Justice and Reform to Advance Equality

Jun 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.

Media & Communications

Will We Ever See SEC Rules/Guidance for Corporate ESG Disclosure and Reporting? The Question Hangs in the Wind...

Jun 9, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Questions: What about the dramatically-increasing corporate ESG / sustainability / responsibility / citizenship disclosure and reporting?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E13: Natalye Paquin, Points of Light

Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Points of Light President & CEO Natalye Paquin joins host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly for a conversation on the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism in improving our communities, especially in crises like COVID-19.

Environment

Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Exploring Environmental Management at Gildan: Q&A With Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment

Jun 9, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In honour of World Environment Day, we spoke with Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment at Gildan, to get her perspective on the role that strong environmental practices play on driving Company performance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaders Call on UK Prime Minister to Create Socially Just and Green Recovery From COVID-19

Jun 9, 2020 9:00 AM ET

A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday 9th June calls on his government to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame Covid-19 recovery plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Employees Volunteering to Help Those Facing Hunger Worldwide During Pandemic

Jun 8, 2020 7:40 PM ET

In partnership with international hunger relief non-profit Rise Against Hunger, United employees across the country are volunteering to package over 300,000 meals for vulnerable communities around the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Racial Injustice: A Letter to Our Customers and Communities

Jun 8, 2020 5:35 PM ET

The recent death of George Floyd and racial violence following in the aftermath have left many reeling, hurting and searching for answers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Commits $500,000 in Support of North American Organizations Dedicated to Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Jun 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Scotiabank today announced a $500,000 commitment to several organizations recognized for their leadership in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination within Canada and the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Domtar's Paper-Based Solutions Bring Variety, Creativity to Self-Isolation

Jun 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET