Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Veronica Sjödin, Senior Environmental Specialist

As planning began on an expansion to our facility in Hällekis, Sweden, it was discovered that the area was a habitat for a wide variety of species, including frogs, newts, salamanders, and snakes.

Events, Media & Communications

Formerly Incarcerated and Gainfully Employed: How Two Brands Leverage Lived Experiences Responsibly

Ben & Jerry's + Greyston Bakery: The Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, will host a conversation on how brands can leverage or incorporate lived experiences into their brand story, responsibly.

Environment

Charco Bendito: BIER’s Unprecedented Watershed Collaboration in Jalisco, Mexico at World Water Week

World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues, held every year since 1991.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avantor Earns Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Radnor, PA-based Avantor recently achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 50% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Contributes $6.4M Toward Community Improvement Initiatives in the First Half of 2023

For the first two quarters of 2023, Entergy has awarded $6.4 million in shareholder contributions to 467 nonprofit organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Connecting Smallholder Farmers in El Salvador to Reliable Markets

Acceso’s partnership with Whole Planet Foundation and Kasperick Foundation finances farmers taking loans to produce one or several of over 50 crops including tomatoes, beans, onions, and more.

Energy

MHA Nation Set To Become First Tribal Shipper on the Enbridge System

With more than 17,000 enrolled members across nearly a million acres of land, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota offers a wide range of services to its people.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Ways Our People Make Our Impact Possible

At P&G, we create and value a global community of belonging, one in which employees can show up as 100% themselves 100% of the time.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen’s 2023 ESG Report: Committed to Powering a Better Media Future Responsibly and With Integrity

Today Nielsen released its 2023 Nielsen ESG Report, an annual report on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, approach and performance across six key areas.

Events, Media & Communications

State of Corporate Conservation 2023: The Journey Towards Nature Positivity

As the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature, WHC has convened professionals working at the intersection of business and nature since 1990.

Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding Water Scarcity: Assessing Risks and Seeking Solutions

Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns impact water availability. Find out how businesses can enhance resilience through water risk assessment and sustainable practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMC 2023: Spinning Wrenches, Winning Trophies

The 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) is in the books. More than 80 teams from around the world competed in 26 events in the two-day competition.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alibaba: Seven in Ten Consumers Are Willing To Make Changes To Tackle Environmental Issues

A vast majority (73%) of consumers want to live more sustainable lifestyles, particularly among those living in emerging Asian markets (87%), but inconvenience and high costs are cited as main stumbling blocks to the adoption of sustainable lifestyles

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CRB Names Carl Williams As Its New VP of Environmental Health & Safety

CRB, a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, today announced the hiring of Carl Williams as its new Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LyondellBasell Acquires 50% Share in Dutch Recycling Company

LyondellBasell today announced it has acquired a 50% stake in Stiphout Industries B.V. ("Stiphout"). Stiphout is involved in the sourcing and processing of post-consumer plastic packaging waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Director of Safety Brings New Perspective to Forestry Safety

Today, as Rayonier’s Director of Safety, instead of racing hazards, Tracie’s attention and efforts are focused on the hazards that come with working in the woods.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Summer Interns Help To Provide a Little Comfort From Home!

Hooray to our interns for making a difference within FedEx and their community!

Education

Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation

In 2005, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program to award one-time, $2,500 scholarships annually to children of Fifth Third employees for study at a college or university. This year’s scholarships total $62,500. Nearly 450 students have merited scholarships since 2005.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Welcomes New Board Directors

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is excited to announce the election of two new board members and the re-election of an incumbent board member to serve on the SAC Board of Directors.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Home Depot Publishes ESG Report, Announces New Goals To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Invests More Training in Frontline Associates and Leaders

The Home Depot released its 2023 ESG Report. The report provides details on the company's progress on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars: Focus on our People, Operate Sustainably and Strengthen our Communities.

Health & Healthcare

Budi Hermawan’s Long Fight Against Tuberculosis

Nothing about Budi Hermawan’s experience with tuberculosis (TB) has been easy. In 2003, he had a cough. He didn’t think much of it, but as his symptoms worsened, he visited a doctor near his home in Bogor, Indonesia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Community Day Includes Thanking Veterans for Their Service

Recently the Paramount Veterans Network participated in Paramount’s Global Community Day. For 27 consecutive years, Paramount Community Day has made a difference in local communities.

Energy

T-Mobile’s Ambitious Action To Build a Sustainable Future

T-Mobile operates with 100% renewably purchased electricity. Here is how it commits to a more environmentally and socially responsible approach

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Opens New, Full-Service Branch in Colorado Springs

To commemorate the new Northgate neighborhood branch opening, KeyBank will also be investing in two local nonprofit groups. Tri Lakes Cares and Mt. Carmel Veteran’s Center will each receive a $10,000 donation from Key to further their missions.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch To Advance Carbon-Neutral Aviation in Australia, New Zealand

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has joined Bioenergy Australia’s (BA) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand (SAFAANZ).

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  3. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  6. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  8. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  9. 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...
  10. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  11. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  12. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  13. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  14. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...