Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jackee de Lagarde Named to Crain’s New York Business Notable Black Leaders

Congratulations to Jackee de Lagarde, VP, Global Licensing at Kate Spade New York on being named to Crain’s New York Business Notable Black Leaders! The list celebrates talented and accomplished Black individuals whose professional and communal achievements enhance NYC.

Environment

What Is a Leave No Trace Spotlight?

The Leave No Trace Spotlight program brings together our shared love for the outdoors with a dedication to preserving its well-being and beauty.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Is Winner of the 2024 ABX Award

New Holland, a brand of CNH, was the big winner of the ABX (Automotive Business) Award 2024 in the "Collaborative Innovation" category with the Accessible TL5, the world's first accessible tractor.

Environment

Mass. Climate Legislation Will Accelerate Clean Energy Buildout

Ceres welcomes a long-awaited agreement between both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature to advance critical energy legislation that builds on the state’s legacy of leading climate action.

Environment

How Veolia Addresses Water Scarcity

In many parts of the U.S., seasonal drought and water scarcity are creating problems for communities, and water scarcity is expected to accelerate over time due to the impact of climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Maintains Strong Rating in 2024 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index – Receives Highest Environmental Score in the IT Industry

Lenovo is pleased to announce that it maintains its AA score in the 2024 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (“HSSUS”).






Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Heritage and Innovation: Reflecting on Cadence's Latinx Mercado Fiesta

As a member of Cadencia, the Latinx Inclusion group at Cadence, I found the Latinx Mercado Fiesta to be a meaningful and enriching experience, especially working in a tech company where Latinx representation can sometimes feel limited.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Update on T-Mobile’s Efforts Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Our hearts continue to be with everyone in the Southeast states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As of late last week, T-Mobile operations are almost completely back to normal.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LISC Toledo Receives $400,000 From KeyBank to Create Homeownership Opportunities

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $400,000 in the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Toledo to boost its Core City Program. The program allows more Toledo families to enjoy safe, stable housing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Cassie Ross: Championing Disability and Inclusion Through Advocacy and Compassion

Cassie Ross is a champion of inclusion, with a passion for fostering an accessible and accommodating workplace for people with disabilities. Over the past 10 years, Cassie has translated her local advocacy with community organizations to driving awareness within Henkel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Leadership and Development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education, and professional relationships.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Natalie King & Laura Vasseur: Building Relationships at Covia Through Effective Marketing

Covia takes time to acknowledge the dedication and leadership of Team Members who have made a significant impact on the job or in their communities by sharing their stories.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Powering the Future: Transforming the Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is driven by the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a more sustainable transportation system.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Named a Leader in Climate Financial Data and Analytics in Report by Independent Research Firm

Bloomberg has been recognized as a Leader in The Verdantix Green Quadrant: Climate Financial Data And Analytics Providers 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AllianceBernstein's Case for Multigenerational Corporate Boards

Research—our own included—indicates that the age diversity of a company’s board of directors may correlate with operational performance and shareholder returns, making a strong case for multigenerational boards.

Environment

Global Experts to Convene at VERGE 2024 on the Urgency of Tackling Climate Super Pollutants

Panel led by the Global Heat Reduction Initiative highlights growing momentum

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Celebrates Team Members on Great Place To Work US Certification Nation Day

In honor of Great Place To Work US's Certification Nation Day, we celebrate Tapestry's own Great Place To Work Certified status!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger’s Gala Raises $1.5 Million

In a world where one in 11 people go to bed hungry every night, Action Against Hunger last week hosted a life-saving gala that raised $1.5 million dollars, marking the organization’s 45th anniversary as world leader in the fight against hunger.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delmarva Power Employees Honored for Volunteering Over 17,000 Hours to Local Communities, Awarded $5,000 Grants for Continued Impact

While we power homes and businesses, we’re just as committed to fueling our employees’ passion for volunteerism. In 2023, Delmarva Power employees dedicated more than 17,200 hours to support regional organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Are Your Bonds Green, Social or Sustainable? And Climate Resilient Too?

When sailing your portfolio into the future, would you want a top-heavy boat? Or a boat that is stable through the waves of future risks? “Green bonds,” “social bonds” and “sustainability bonds” – these labels bring comfort to impact investors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping People Recover From Devastating Hurricanes

To help affected families and communities, Abbott and Abbott Fund are working with our longstanding disaster relief partner organizations, including Feeding America, Direct Relief, Americares and World Central Kitchen, to deliver aid where it’s needed most.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Innovating for Packaging Circularity

Through our passion for innovative materials science, and collaboration with partners, we can unlock the value in plastic waste and improving the circularity of our products.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Matters to Small Businesses on Election Day

With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024; 50% more than in 2019.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum

Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

Environment

Recorded Webinar: Climate Solutions for Congregations

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Principal Financial Group: Financial Inclusion
    Helping individuals and businesses gain access to useful financial products and services to meet their needs—from savings, credit, and insurance to...
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  5. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  6. Performance
    Prioritizing ethics, economic contribution, operational excellence, integrity, and accountability in all we do.
  7. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  8. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  9. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  10. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  13. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...