Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Begins Delivery of Next Four Homes to West Kentucky Through Innovative Sponsorship Model

Land Betterment Corporation announced that ekō Villages of Hope has begun shipping the next four homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky through its private sponsorship model.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Chemistry to Improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe

Achieving net zero by 2050 hinges on innovation, some of which will be nearly invisible, hiding in the walls of our houses, in heating and cooling systems, or in the wiring of smart homes.

Environment

Cummins CEO Makes Case for Climate Action During White House Visit

Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger joined other corporate leaders at the White House Wednesday, January 26, making the case for aggressive action on climate change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Powering Sustainable Growth: CN Releases Sustainability Report

CN’s 2020 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report reflects the progress made in its ESG initiatives and details key targets for the company’s sustainability journey as it continues to implement its strategic plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We recognize the role we play to foster a more inclusive future, including developing the next generation of female leaders at all levels of our organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by Human Rights Campaign

In recognition of its inclusive workplace, Dow has been named by the Human Rights Campaign to its 2022 list of the "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Suppliers Are Funding Economic Opportunity Through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s top supplier donors for 2022 are funding essential to alleviate global poverty. These brands are committed to donating $50,000-$100,000 to alleviate global poverty this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Financial Named One of America's Most JUST Companies

Regions Financial Corp., the parent company of Regions Bank, on Wednesday announced the company has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Fifth Third received a score of 100 for the seventh consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the foremost benchmarking survey measuring policies & practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Events, Media & Communications

The Home Depot Names Ted Decker CEO, Effective March 1, 2022

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward “Ted” Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company’s board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

Health & Healthcare

HIV in the Time of COVID-19: The Case for Investment

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, we can’t lose sight of another health crisis: the ongoing HIV epidemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Work at Acre? - EU

​Acre will be raising a toast this month to celebrate its second anniversary since opening the doors to its Amsterdam office.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Officially Opens Flight Academy and Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class

United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Atlanta

Wells Fargo today announced a $20 million donation to help Atlanta small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets, including property and equipment, and to enable physical upgrades to their facilities. The United Way of Greater Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta, will distribute the funding as a mix of grants and loans in the city, with a focus on Black-owned and other diverse-owned businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lehigh Cement and Enbridge Agree to Advance a CO2 Storage Solution in Alberta

Lehigh is developing North America's first full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) solution for the cement industry at its Edmonton plant, with the goal of capturing approximately 780,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 10th Consecutive Year

For the 10th consecutive year, Ecolab has received a perfect score of 100% on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), designating it as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Named One of The Financial Times' 2022 Diversity Leaders

For the third year running, The Financial Times published its annual index of companies leading the way in diversity. This year Lenovo ranked #23 in the list of hardware manufacturers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Opportunities for Alignment of Sustainability and Financial Reporting Standards

Following confirmation of two senior appointments to the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board GRI has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the newly established body.

Diversity & Inclusion

What 'Support Our Troops' Really Means: Hiring a Veteran Is Just the Beginning

The list of skills that military veterans bring to the civilian workplace is well known, but employers can also benefit by looking outside the list and cultivating a veteran’s desire to develop new skills in the private sector.

Education

Educational Resources for Data Privacy Day

Every click creates data. As schools continue to grapple with new realities, the growing presence of online learning means an ever-increasing amount of data created by and about youth.

Energy

Buckeye Partners Selects Black & Veatch to Build 270-MW Solar Project in Central Texas

With a clear focus on creating sustainable energy solutions and value for its stakeholders, Buckeye Partners, L.P. will build a 270-megawatt solar project in central Texas. To develop this critical renewable energy project, which adds to the company’s growing and diversified portfolio of lower-carbon solutions, Houston-based Buckeye has selected Black & Veatch to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the planned Project Parker photovoltaic solar project.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac and Deion Sanders Launch Program Designed to Help Americans Facing Medical Debt

Recognizing that nearly 50 percent of Americans face medical debt, Aflac has announced a national initiative, Close the Gap, designed to help those facing large medial bills.

Education

What We Learned at Career Exploration Day 2021

ASD hosted its Career Exploration Day and Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by Qualcomm. The event served to connect students, who are enrolled in employer-verified training programs, with opportunities across a range of industries and professions.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Clarion Partners Announces Support for the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

“Becoming a TCFD Supporter and following the TCFD disclosure recommendations reinforce our commitment to being a leader in responsible investing and sustainability,” said Clarion Partners Head of ESG Karen Mahrous.

Environment

Field to Market Announces Three-Year Strategic Plan, Welcomes New Board Members

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture announced today the launch of a new three-year strategic plan and welcomed new board members.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  2. 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...
  3. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  4. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  5. Community Investment
    all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)
  6. Employee Giving & Volunteerism
    We support employees in their desire to give back – connecting them to organizations where they can make a difference. Motorolans are good citizens by...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Guiding Stars blog: Nutrition Science
    About the Guiding Stars Nutrition Science Blog The Guiding Stars Nutrition Science blog is your place for digestible nutrition information. Hear from...
  9. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  10. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  11. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  12. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  13. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  14. Protecting our planet
    We believe that people can only live their healthiest lives on a healthy planet. That’s why we reduce our environmental footprint by finding...
  15. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...