Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Lenovo Champions Collaboration and Science-Based Commitments at Climate Week NYC

Lenovo has taken the lead in climate action this week through sponsorship & collaboration with Climate Week New York City, an event led by Climate Group in conjunction with the United Nations, & in partnership with the COP26 and the City of New York.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Connecting Students to the Power of Good Deeds to Make an Impact

Twenty years ago, the world watched in shock and horror as four planes crashed into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Innovation & Technology

5G mmWave Brings Streaming Speeds to Rural America in a Cost-Effective Way

5G can address some of the “last mile” challenges in rural areas just outside the city limits to residents that were previously not covered.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mercy Corps and Xylem - Partnering To Solve Water for Crisis-Affected Communities Around the World

Every year, millions of people are displaced as a result of violent conflict, political upheaval and extreme weather patterns. Amid these challenges, Mercy Corps brings emergency, life-changing relief to those who need it most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Teammates Bring Home Repairs and Hope to a Buffalo Homeowner

In July 2021, KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, joined with Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) to provide free home repairs on approximately 150 homes in the Masten District in Buffalo, NY.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity's Global Client Community Expands to Over 700 Companies With the Addition of Nearly 100 New Clients in 2021

Lenovo, Hootsuite, Cupertino Electric, Instacart and Allscripts are among the companies that launched new programs with Benevity this year to engage their employees, customers and communities in social impact initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

How Humanitarian Organizations Are Using Technology to Stop the Spread of Misinformation

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an estimated 82.4 million people have now been forced to leave their homes, fleeing conflict, civil unrest, persecution, and areas devastated by climate change.

Environment

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Global Reforestation

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives.

Environment

Ralph Lauren Joins Global Fashion Agenda's Strategic Partner Group, Supporting its Mission to Prioritise Sustainability in Fashion

Global Fashion Agenda, the leading non-profit for industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion, announced today that Ralph Lauren Corporation, the global, iconic leader in premium lifestyle products, will join its group of Strategic Partners.

Health & Healthcare

African Research Foundation Partners With International Pharmaceutical Industry to Strengthen Capacity for Health Innovation in Africa

H3D-Foundation (H3D-F) and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) announced today a three-year partnership to strengthen capacity for health innovation in Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Drop by Drop Grant Recipients Promote Environmental Conservation

Sands actively supports environmental conservation as part of our commitment to ensuring the long-term environmental health of our regions as sustainable tourism destinations. We do so by practicing responsible development and reducing the impact on our planet.

Environment

New Analysis Shows That Stronger Federal Fuel Economy Standards Have Major Benefits for the U.S. Auto Industry As More Investors and Companies Call for Stronger Rules

Strong federal fuel economy standards carry critical benefits for the long-term economic health of the U.S. auto industry, according to a new policy brief published today by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Energy

Black & Veatch Management Consulting Chosen to Help Drive SCG International's Electric Vehicle Transition in Thailand

A global leader in decarbonization solutions and zero-emission transportation infrastructure, Black & Veatch announces its selection as technical expert in SCG International Corp. Co.’s effort to electrify its transportation fleets. More broadly, the project seeks to be a blueprint for sweeping EV adoption and infrastructure throughout Thailand and other markets that SCG serves.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Presents: 8:46 Films

Tribeca Film Festival, SATURDAY MORNING, and P&G have joined forces to produce, finance, and promote films that are 8 minutes and 46 seconds in length in the hopes of turning a time associated with hate into a genuine reason for hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Red Cross Join to Increase Support for Patients with Sickle Cell

Understanding the great need of sickle cell patients, the Red Cross launched a national public sickle cell initiative in partnership with national and local community organizations, and corporate sponsors like FedEx.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Leaders Recognized on 2021 HERoes Women Role Model Lists

Dow announces that 4 leaders earned recognition on three 2021 HERoes Women Role Model lists, which are supported by Yahoo Finance & showcase leaders who are championing women in business & driving change for gender diversity in the workplace.

Innovation & Technology

Hackers Help Communities Combat Effects Of Dangerous Floods at Europe's Biggest Hackathon

Xylem’s participation at HackZurich2021 is part of the Xylem Ignite program, a global initiative to build and empower a network of student leaders passionate about water solutions and driving change in the water industry.

Environment

Keysight Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative

Keysight recently announced a target to reach net zero emissions in company operations by the end of fiscal year 2040. SBTi provides an ideal framework to develop, track and report on these corporate ambitions.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Can WSP Do for You and Your ESG Goals?

With more and more clients seeking guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, Thomas Lewis, PE, JD, Michael Mondshine, and Heather Unger, LEED AP, ENV SP, discuss how WSP USA has evolved to focus on ESG innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Linda Freeman Receives Prestigious Engineering Industry Award

Rockwell Automaton’s Linda Freeman, Entertainment & Amusement industry manager, has received the prestigious Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Fellow Grade Professional Award.

Green Infrastructure

An Acquisition Charged Up to Accelerate More EV Fleets

ChargePoint, the electric vehicle (EV) charging network has acquired ViriCiti, a provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets, the company has announced.

Environment

Glass4Good Recycling Program Launches at O-I Danville

The idea behind Glass4Good is that recycling glass a win for keeping glass packaging in the manufacturing stream, helping communities recycle and reduce environmental impact, and community support groups who are benefitting from financial donations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eldorado Gold Québec Awarded Two Prizes at the Val-d'Or Chamber of Commerce Gala

Congratulations to Eldorado Gold Québec for winning two prizes at the Val-d'Or Chamber of Commerce Gala earlier this month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes in Action: A Bed for Every Child

This summer, Alkermes continued its annual "Alkermes in Action" volunteer program, which offers employees opportunities to support local communities with hands-on activities that align with the company's values and embody compassion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo and the Carolina Panthers Help Businesses “Evolve Small”

We have all been told that when you shop local, you are enriching towns, neighborhoods, and cities — and the people who live in those communities. But to me, supporting local small businesses is more than that.

Latest Campaigns

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    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  2. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  3. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  7. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  8. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  9. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  10. 2025 Beat the Heat
    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...
  11. 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...
  12. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  13. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  14. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  15. 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...