Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DRC Minister of Mines Joins Cobalt Action Partnership

Dec 23, 2020 8:45 AM ET

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), as the Partnership Lead of the Cobalt Action Partnership (CAP), today with CAP Implementing Partners announced that His Excellency Professor Willy Kitobo Samsoni, National Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is joining the CAP Steering Committee.

Sustainable Development Goals

Weighing Approaches to Reduce Land-Use Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Carbon Storage in Ecosystems

Dec 23, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Tim Holland wrote this piece to discuss how countries can best determine prioritizing options for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from land use.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo Donates 46,000 Snack Packages to the Greater Boston Food Bank With the Transportation Support of Sterling Corporation

Dec 22, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Sodexo donates 46,000 snack packages to The Greater Boston Food Bank with the transportation support of Sterling Corporation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hershey: The Heartwarming Project provides students with $250 Action Grants to Create Change

Dec 22, 2020 4:15 PM ET

While it has been a challenging year for all of us, in recent years teens have reported increasing levels of stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the events of 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cargo of Hope for Brazil

Dec 22, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The IVECO Solidarity cargo initiative, now in its fifth year, served up another helping of Christmas cheer, with the additional help of Brazilian celebrity chef Batista. Watch this Christmas episode at: cnhindustrial.com/Christmas

Health & Healthcare

FDA Approves Labeling Update for Abbott's Heartmate 3 Heart Pump for Use in Pediatric Patients

Dec 22, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated labeling for the company's HeartMate 3™ heart pump to be used in pediatric patients with advanced refractory left ventricular heart failure.

Green Infrastructure

Solar Soil Vapor Extraction: Remediation from a Sustainable Angle

Dec 22, 2020 3:05 PM ET

When contaminated soil is identified for removal from remote locations, traditional remediation techniques can create logistical and costly difficulties for these off-the-grid sites, not to mention a variety of associated environmental impacts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Transforms Its Annual Holiday Traditions Into All-Virtual Celebrations of Community and Service

Dec 22, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG, PSEG Foundation Make New $1.5m Holiday Donation to NJ, Long Island Charities to Help Those Struggling Due to Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic

Dec 22, 2020 3:00 PM ET

PSEG and the PSEG Foundation are donating $1.5 million to 14 organizations throughout the New Jersey and Long Island service territories that provide help to thousands of families and individuals who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VF Corporation: Reflections on 2020

Dec 22, 2020 2:50 PM ET

VF Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Steve Rendle spent a day in Bozeman, MT connecting with athletes sponsored by two of VF’s brands, The North Face® and Smartwool®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation Announces New Grants

Dec 22, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) has been supporting environmental causes throughout the Americas since 1992. On November 18, 2020, MCFA announced new grants to Forest Trends, CDP, Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fair Trade USA.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trending Up: Medtronic Makes Management Top 250 List

Dec 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

In 2020, Medtronic moved up 11 spots on the list, and received five-star rankings in both innovation and social responsibility.

Environment

WEC Gold Medal Roundtable Convenes Business Leaders on Future of Sustainable Mobility

Dec 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

On the occasion of awarding the Gold Medal 2020 to Ford Motor Company, the World Environment Center convened an Executive Roundtable to learn from leaders in the transportation sectors about their efforts to drive sustainability in transportation and discuss further efforts required in the years ahead for mobility systems change.

Environment

Changing Our National Narratives to Address Climate Change

Dec 22, 2020 1:40 PM ET

Last week, the New York State Senate voted to divest fossil fuel investments from its $266 billion pension portfolio. Co-sponsor Liz Kueger offered this rationale: “Fiduciary and moral responsibility require the process of divestment to begin now.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam Recognized Among Nation's Most Sustainable Companies

Dec 22, 2020 1:00 PM ET

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honored Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam in the list of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies for 2020. The recognition acknowledges businesses with sustainable growth while positively contributing...

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: The Basics & Acid of pH

Dec 22, 2020 12:45 PM ET

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. As many families are home for a prolonged period of time, we wanted to help bring a little curiosity to them at home.

Environment

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Governors Show Vital Leadership on Regional Agreement to Modernize Transportation System

Dec 22, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Leaders from four jurisdictions announced today a groundbreaking, bipartisan agreement to reduce vehicle pollution, improve air quality and modernize state transportation systems.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vistra Recognized for its Commitment to Supply Chain Diversity and Inclusion

Dec 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Vistra today announced a winning year of supply chain diversity initiatives; its success rooted in an ardent commitment to supporting the economic development of the communities it serves. Vistra’s efforts in supply chain diversity have...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Restoration Fuels, LLC Receives FSC® Chain of Custody Certification

Dec 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Restoration Fuels, LLC, has earned Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by SCS Global Services for the first commercial-scale torrefaction facility in North America, located in John Day, Oregon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shaping the Future Now

Dec 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In many ways, 2020 has made us stop in our tracks and reexamine our lives. It has forced us to re-think where our world is headed and the actions we must take now to help shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Provides Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

Dec 22, 2020 11:30 AM ET

High expectations, loneliness and stress can sometimes lead to the “Holiday Blues.” The tips above may help you manage the challenging holiday season but Mental Health America's Finding Help guide offers more support if needed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Moves up in Journal's Management Top 250

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Global Power Leader Cummins jumped 24 spots in the Wall Street Journal’s most recent Management Top 250, finishing No. 64 in the 2020 ranking of publicly traded U.S. companies developed by the Drucker Institute for the newspaper.

Environment

Invesco Joins Transition Pathways Initiative (TPI)

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Invesco is officially a supporter of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), a global, asset-owner led initiative which assesses companies' preparedness for the transition to a low carbon economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Employees Make Holiday Cards for Heroes

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Volunteerism at International Paper looked a little different this year - South Carolina team members made Holiday Mail for Heroes that the Red Cross will deliver to active military and veterans.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In: How AWI Is Transforming the Building Industry Through Sustainable Development

Dec 22, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Tune into the latest episode of Looped In to hear Helen Sahi, Director of Sustainability at Armstrong World Industries, share more about their approach and innovations.