Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bayer Steps Up Its Commitments to Support Smallholder Farmers in Asia

Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Better Life Farming Alliance (BLFA), Bayer’s global, multi-stakeholder partnership model that provides holistic and innovative solutions for smallholder farmers in developing economies, has launched in Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jason Rowell Joins Board of the California Hydrogen Business Council

Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Jason Rowell, associate vice president and global technology portfolio manager for Black & Veatch's global #power business, has been named to the California Hydrogen Business Council Board of Directors.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ferrara Signs Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment for a Circular Economy for Plastic

Dec 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Chicago-based sweet snacking company Ferrara announces commitment to make all packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s and UN Environment Program’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.

Environment

Bristol Myers Squibb Strengthens its Commitment to the Environment with New Corporate Goals

Dec 16, 2020 8:55 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Tetra Tech One of America's Most Responsible Companies 2021

Dec 16, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech was among 400 firms selected for the list out of more than 2,000 companies evaluated. We also ranked among the top 10 companies in the Professional Services category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What Do Companies With Improved Financial Results Have in Common in Terms of ESG Practices and Frameworks?

Dec 16, 2020 8:00 AM ET

2020 Annual Research into ESG Ratings and Sustainability Reporting Trends in North America: Why‘doing business in a sustainable way’ is the only way to secure companies’ trust and financing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Women Helping Women in the Workforce: Together We Bake's Recipe for Success

Dec 16, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Stephanie Wright, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Together We Bake, shares the impact of pro bono on their work as well as her tips for nonprofits interested in working with skilled volunteers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Recognized by CDP with Prestigous 'A' Score for Sustainability

Dec 15, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Global hygiene and health company Essity has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling deforestation.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Is Recognized for Promoting Diversity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dec 15, 2020 4:30 PM ET

CNH Industrial has won the AB Diversity Award in Brazil for the second consecutive year. The award is conferred jointly by MHD Consultoria and Automotive Business, a Brazilian publishing house, that recognizes companies that have been working...

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines Transports Its First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment From Chicago To Miami

Dec 15, 2020 3:05 PM ET

The American Airlines Cargo team carried its first shipment of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine last night.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Named to CDP’s A List for Climate Change and Water

Dec 15, 2020 2:45 PM ET

OC is proud to be on CDP’s A List for Climate Change for the 5th year in a row, and A List for Water for the 2nd year in row!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guiding the Post-Pandemic Recovery

Dec 15, 2020 1:45 PM ET

There is a natural desire, born of uncertainty and anxiety, to see 2020 as an anomaly: a unique moment in time when an unprecedented global pandemic has forced us to radically alter our daily lives.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Group Aims To Address D&I in Investment Firms

Dec 15, 2020 12:45 PM ET

BIIG aims to address diversity and inclusion in investment firms and portfolio companies, specifically focused on the life sciences industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Re-Inventing the Wheel: How CEOs Are Driving the Sustainable Tire of the Future

Dec 15, 2020 12:30 PM ET

With the potential for rising demand — and corresponding impacts — in mind, back in 2005 a group of leading tire company CEOs set out to study a range of tire lifecycle issues on an organized basis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Donates $14 Million to Organizations Fighting Hunger

Dec 15, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Albertsons Companies Foundation is awarding almost $14 million in grants from its Nourishing Neighbors community relief fund to local hunger-fighting organizations in areas their stores serve from coast to coast.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nine Tips for a More Sustainable Beauty Regime

Dec 15, 2020 12:10 PM ET

There is nothing more beautiful than protecting the environment and our bio diverse ecosystem through our everyday lifestyle choices.

Innovation & Technology

Automotive Cybersecurity: Enabling Safety and Security for the Connected Car

Dec 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Connected Car cyber-security incidents expose the threat of hackers hijacking autonomous vehicles with passengers onboard. Learn how Keysight is enabling safety & security for the Connected Car.

Diversity & Inclusion

We Must Collaborate, Not Compete, on Diversity

Dec 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Open sharing of our data has enabled Intel to both celebrate progress and confront setbacks. It’s our responsibility to keep raising the bar on transparency for ourselves and the industry.

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases The Facility Decarbonization Playbook

Dec 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Future Starts With Health: Abbott Launches New 2030 Sustainability Plan

Dec 15, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Health is the foundation for everything else. For people to thrive. To be empowered. To live the lives they want to live. It helps communities and economies to prosper and is vital to building better, healthier societies.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 22

Dec 15, 2020 11:10 AM ET

In this episode, Logan Jones, Producer and Cohost of the Middle Tech Podcast, discusses the importance of bringing attention to entrepreneurs that are building companies that are solving problems in underserved areas and underserved demographics.

Innovation & Technology

All Hands on Deck for Expo 2020 Dubai

Dec 15, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the official logistics partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, UPS is an important player in the lead-up to the event. Like other world expositions, Expo 2020 will bring together visitors from all parts of the world to share solutions to global challenges.

Green Infrastructure

The Trust for Public Land Receives Funding to Light Up the Alice Branch Creek Health and Wellness Park & Trail

Dec 15, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Understanding the key role of parks and greenspaces to catalyze neighborhood revitalization, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has awarded a nearly $150,000 sustainability grant to The Trust for Public Land

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Helps Microsoft Bing Raise $1.5 Million for Nonprofits

Dec 15, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Benevity announces that Give with Bing users have donated Microsoft Rewards points valued at over US$1.5 million to more than 30,000 nonprofit organizations around the world.

Environment

Covestro Commits to Cleaner Waters With Operation Clean Sweep® Blue Membership

Dec 15, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Covestro LLC is elevating its efforts to protect and preserve our world’s water sources by joining Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) blue—an initiative born from the larger Operation Clean Sweep® program.