The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

Earth Week 2023: Walmart Continues Momentum in Journey Toward Regeneration

Guided by our purpose to help people save money and live better, Walmart aims to operate in a more regenerative way – making a net positive difference for people and the planet in all we do, including sourcing products for our customers.

Environment

Sustainability SmartPod: A Conversation With American Airlines Vice President of Sustainability Jill Blickstein

If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Research & Reports

Report on How COVID-19 Is Changing Companies’ Crisis & Change Management

The lessons learned from the pandemic will undoubtedly impact how businesses deal with future crises, which is the topic of a new research project led by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) for release in late 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Welcoming Gloria Mirrione to the Acre Team As Our New Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing for the Americas

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Gloria Mirrione to Acre today as our new Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing, Americas.

Education & Workforce Development

How Increased Access to STEM Education Can Curb Nigeria’s Teeming Youth Unemployment

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program focused on underrepresented communities that helps adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Science Behind Net Zero

The science is clear that human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels and massive deforestation, has accelerated climate change. Companies need to set science-based net-zero targets to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning Wants to Recycle 2 Million Tons of Shingles Per Year By 2030: Here’s How

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their roofs, but a home is quite literally a roof over our heads.

Environment

The Importance of Earth Month at Leidos

Leidos believes that a commitment to the environment is our responsibility as an ethical company and is critical to our business performance.

Energy & Infrastructure

Major Corporate and Public Fleets Offer Recommendations to State Leaders for the Deployment of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

A letter sent today to state departments of transportation on behalf of the Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association urged state officials to strongly consider commercial and public fleets in their plans for electric vehicle charging

Environment

Entergy Grants Now Available to Support Environmentally Beneficial Projects

As we celebrate Earth Month, Entergy remains steadfast in our commitment to creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for our customers and communities.

Philanthropy

Bread Financial Awards $1 Million in Grants to 21 Organizations to Improve Financial Wellness and Promote Economic Stability

Bread Financial announced a total of $1 million in grants that have been awarded to help low to moderate income consumers across the United States.

Environment

Eaton First in Its Industry To Join the Health Sector Climate Pledge

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it has joined the White House and Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to accelerate healthcare decarbonization and environmental resilience.

Environment

Biodiversity in Rayonier Forests: Protecting a Vast Array of Ecosystems

At Rayonier, we’re not only in the business of timber production: we provide and protect a variety of expansive, diverse habitats. Through a carefully-managed harvesting and replanting cycle, working forests are composed of a mosaic of forest ages.

Environment

Spotlight on Henkel's Employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT)

Henkel’s employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT) aims to create a culture of sustainability at Henkel by enabling employees and stakeholders to live their best lives, while leaving a minimal impact on the environment.

Energy & Infrastructure

What American Early Technology Adopters Really Think About Climate-Related Future Challenges

Early tech adopters in the US expect connectivity and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to be critical solutions enabling us to live in a warmer world.

Inclusion & Opportunity

'Deputized To Be Change Agents': How Mastercard Is Working To Move the Needle on Gender Equity

Global gender equality is three centuries away, according to the United Nations, though equity in the workplace could be achieved in half that time.

Philanthropy

Covia’s Community Investment: 2022 Year in Review

Every year, Covia is committed to being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions and a driver for positive change.

AI & Technology

New Research Commissioned by Qualcomm Shows That Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by Up to 18%

New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe Inc., showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.

Philanthropy

Changing Lives on and off the Ice: Figure Skating in Harlem Receives 75FOR75 Sports Matter Grant

Figure Skating in Harlem is much more than skating; it’s a safe space in an under-resourced community for young girls to achieve academic excellence and physical well-being.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Introducing Coachtopia: A New World of Circular Craft From Coach

Today, Coach launches Coachtopia, a new sub-brand focused on circular craft and collaborative creativity, catalyzing the brand’s progress towards a fully circular business model.

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip Exploring Student Leadership

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – The Courage to Act Virtual Field Trip – showing students in grades 6-12 the power of student voice and leadership to effect change.

Energy & Infrastructure

What Makes a Data Center Sustainable?

Data centers enable everything we do online, from powering the internet to making digital communication and connection possible.

Philanthropy

Sappi Opens 2023 ‘Ideas that Matter' Call for Entries

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced the call for entries for its 2023 Ideas that Matter grant program, welcoming projects from designers and creatives that positively impact people, communities and the planet.

Volunteering & Community

#STG2023: Regions Bank Teams To Share the Good

For the 14th year in a row, Regions Bank is launching Share the Good, an annual outreach program that complements the bank’s year-round community engagement initiatives.

Energy & Infrastructure

Sustainability in Action: A Homeowner in Tennessee Maximizes Energy Efficiency

A homeowner in Memphis increased efficiency and reduced energy costs by installing variable speed heat pumps and upgraded smart thermostats from Trane®.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Planet

At Bacardi, we prioritize reducing our impact on the environment – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company in 1862 when Bacardi...

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Innovation at Chemours

Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...

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...

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...