Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Consumer Privacy and Information Security

Aug 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET

As the cyber threat landscape continues to mature, it is our responsibility to stay ahead of the threats and continue to put in place the processes, procedures, tools and technologies needed to mitigate the risks associated with these threats.

Environment

Powering Down: What You Need to Know About Recycling Old Batteries

Aug 20, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Americans throw away about three billion batteries per year. It’s important to remember that not all batteries are created equally. Several different types of batteries should not be disposed of or recycled at home.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart's Shared Value, Whole-System Approach to ESG Issues Creates Value for Business and Society

Aug 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Walmart has long taken a shared value, whole‑system approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Sustainable Development Goals

Vistra Completes Expansion of Battery Energy Storage System at Its Flagship California Facility

Aug 20, 2021 9:50 AM ET

Vistra recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid when it is needed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Patty Nowak Is Tetra Tech's June 2021 Project Manager of the Month

Aug 20, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Project managers (PM) are the face of Tetra Tech to every client and are the people who ensure that our project work is done to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services to Officially Launch Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard at Las Vegas Jewelry Week

Aug 20, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services, will officially announce its certification program for the newly released SCS-007 Sustainability Rated Diamonds Standard for Trial Use at JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry’s premier annual trade event.

Health & Healthcare

PT Freeport Indonesia Continues Oxygen Donations and Other Pandemic Relief to Papuan Hospitals

Aug 19, 2021 8:30 PM ET

As Indonesia faces a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, PT Freeport Indonesia (PT-FI) is supporting Mimika Regency hospitals and health centers by providing oxygen cylinders that are necessary for ventilated patients.

Diversity & Inclusion

Morgan Stanley Selects 8 Startups for 6th Cohort of Multicultural Innovation Lab Supporting Diverse Founders

Aug 19, 2021 6:40 PM ET

Morgan Stanley today announced the sixth cohort of the Multicultural Innovation Lab, an accelerator program for technology and technology-enabled startups in the post‐seed to Series B funding rounds.

Innovation & Technology

3 Easy Ways to Help Keep Kids Cyber Safe

Aug 19, 2021 5:15 PM ET

NortonLifeLock Cares and National PTA partner with caregivers and families to help keep kids safe and empower them on the internet. We've provided three easy ways to help families stay Cyber Safe this back-to-school season.

Education

Lenovo Foundation Partners With Solve Education! To Support STEM Education Through Gamification

Aug 19, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Lenovo Foundation’s core focus areas is to advance STEM education, so the opportunity to team up with Solve Education! made complete sense. Through this partnership, Lenovo is funding initiatives for Solve Education! to further develop content.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile is Back

Aug 19, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The Fifth Third eBus is back on the road within the Bank’s footprint to bring financial capability and access to community members. In Dayton recently, the bus shared the stage with local performing artists and musicians.

Health & Healthcare

United Customers Can Now Access 3,000 COVID Testing Locations at Albertson Companies and Walmart Through Airline's Mobile App and Website

Aug 19, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Starting today, United customers can access even more COVID testing locations, including more than 3,000 new Walmart and Albertson Companies locations across the U.S., through the airline's website and mobile app in the Travel Ready Center.

Sustainable Development Goals

Smart Flower System Creates Electricity for Manufacturing Site

Aug 19, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial’s brand CASE Construction Equipment is taking a holistic approach to contributing to the Green Deal goals, from developing low emissions technologies for its machinery, to generating clean energy in manufacturing facilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating the Great Resignation

Aug 19, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Whether or not your company or organization is feeling the turnover pressure, skills-based volunteering can be a powerful element of your employee engagement and retention strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Lumber Associate to EVP, Jeff Kinnaird Talks Career Growth Journey

Aug 19, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Summer Interns Inspired by Devices and Diversity

Aug 19, 2021 3:15 PM ET

The Medtronic Summer Internship Program gives nearly 400 college students a realistic previews of full-time careers at the company, including roles in R&D, quality, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts Following Haiti's Massive Earthquake

Aug 19, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Rockwell Automation has made a $15,000 donation to the American Red Cross to help people affected by last weekend’s massive earthquake in Haiti.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Named to Seramount 2021 Inclusion Index

Aug 19, 2021 1:05 PM ET

American Airlines has been named to the Seramount 2021 Inclusion Index, which recognizes organizations for their efforts in creating an inclusive workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Mentor Young Tech Entrepreneurs

Aug 19, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton’s partnership with Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation, accelerated in July as employees participated in events supporting technology entrepreneurs.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's Data Used in ecountabl, a New Socially Responsible Consumer App

Aug 19, 2021 12:50 PM ET

CSRHub's consensus ESG ratings and information is used in ecountabl’s new responsible consumer data app.

Sustainable Development Goals

Kimberly-Clark Canada Joins the Canada Plastics Pact and Reinforces Commitment to Plastics Footprint Reduction

Aug 19, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Reinforcing its commitment to address the social and environmental challenges of the next decade, today Kimberly-Clark announced its participation in the Canada Plastics Pact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Build a Strong Infrastructure With Support From HR Volunteers

Aug 19, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Taproot Foundation is covering everything your nonprofit needs to know about using HR pro bono at their Tuesday, August 31 webinar. Register for free to start partnering with skilled HR volunteers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Emerging and Growing Workplace Issue: Psychosocial Risks

Aug 19, 2021 12:15 PM ET

People are the heart of any organization, and ensuring their psychological well-being is critical. The new ISO 45003 standard is intended to provide details on how psychosocial risks develop, symptoms, & the effect on the worker and organization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: A Plant Leader's Take on Owens Corning's Safety Culture

Aug 19, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Throughout his career, Flavio Striseo has made ensuring an accident-free environment a priority. As a plant leader at our facility in Besana, Italy, Flavio feels real accountability when it comes to keeping his fellow employees safe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing His Growing Journey to GroMoreGood

Aug 19, 2021 11:40 AM ET

In college, Jeff majored in environmental studies with a concentration in sustainability and climate change. As his college career developed, he began interning and taking on apprentice roles at small farms and market gardens.