Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

HP Inc. Shares Ambitious 2030 Goals to Drive a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Tech Industry

May 20, 2021 1:15 PM ET

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced a series of ambitious goals to drive a more diverse, equitable and inclusive technology industry, including a pledge to achieve gender parity in leadership by 2030.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Simon Boas Hoffmeyer

May 20, 2021 1:10 PM ET

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Education

Rockwell Automation Demonstrates the Power Behind Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster Roller Coaster

May 20, 2021 1:10 PM ET

Through a partnership with Rockwell Automation, STEM Influencer Jay Flores shows how a similar force is used to propel the popular ride, Top Thrill Dragster, at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio.

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Facilities Find Innovating Ways to Help the Environment

May 20, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark manufacturing facilities play a critical role to help the company deliver on its 2030 sustainability ambition and reduce their environmental footprint by half.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Nonprofits Fight the Pandemic in Global Communities

May 20, 2021 12:20 PM ET

To help fight the pandemic in our headquarters city of Memphis, across the U.S., and in nearly 30 developing nations around the world, FedEx has provided more than $4 million in grants to help nonprofits reach the underserved with COVID-19 vaccine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Xponance at 25: Sourcing Investment Excellence Through Diverse & Emerging Investment Firms and Professionals

May 20, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Xponance reflects on its legacy, alternatives expansion, growth opportunities and community engagement as a stronger, post pandemic manager

Energy

Black & Veatch, Paterson & Cooke to Collaborate on Integrated Solutions in Tailings, Water and Energy Management in Mining

May 20, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Black & Veatch and Paterson & Cooke announce today their collaboration in offering industry stakeholders guidance on a unified approach to technology solutions in tailings, water and energy management.

Events, Media & Communications

Covestro Announces Circular Economy THINC30 Tank Speakers

May 20, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Circular Economy will take center stage at Covestro’s upcoming virtual THINC30 Tank: Creating Circular Economy Communities from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: 2020 at a Glance

May 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people and the global economy. Essity has had three overall priorities during the pandemic: care for our people, contribute to society and secure business success.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper Grow Trees, Partnership

May 20, 2021 12:00 PM ET

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper, and the Arbor Day Foundation announce their intention to grow their partnership in 2021.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CEOs of Biopharmaceutical Companies CTLT, GSK, INCY, MRK, MRNA, PFE, SNY, TAK, UCB Share Long-Term Business Plans with Institutional Investors

May 20, 2021 11:30 AM ET

CECP’s CEO Investor Forum and Biopharma Sustainability Roundtable co-hosted Biopharma CEO Investor Forum

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Launches Cookie Box Innovation Challenge with Girl Scouts of Colorado

May 20, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Arrow Electronics has launched the Cookie Box Innovation Challenge with Girl Scouts of Colorado, offering girls the opportunity to learn how to develop creative solutions to community problems.

Research, Reports & Publications

Climate Change, Diversity, and Systemic Inequality Topped the ESG Agenda in 2020

May 20, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The landscape for global corporations and their role in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters experienced a tectonic shift in 2020 that will likely reverberate for decades to come.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper Grow Trees, Partnership

May 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In 2019, International Paper formed a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant and distribute trees in areas affected by natural disasters. These trees have provided hope and healing to many across North America who have faced incredible hardships following hurricanes, fires, floods, and tornados.

Education

A Conversation About the Power of STEM Education With Joy Cho

May 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Qualcomm's strategic collaboration with FIRST has brought remarkable new talent like Joy Cho into our organization. We’re very pleased to have hired FIRST alum for internships and full-time employment with our Company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast to Award $1 Million to 100 Black, Indigenous and People of Color-Owned Small Businesses Across Greater Atlanta

May 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Comcast will award $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by people of color including Hispanic and Asian American owned businesses, in Atlanta, as well as technology and marketing resources to 92 other businesses in the area.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Black Economic Alliance Foundation Launches Entrepreneurs Fund Anchored by Wells Fargo

May 20, 2021 10:20 AM ET

Today, the Black Economic Alliance Foundation (BEA), in collaboration with Wells Fargo, launched the Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund (BEA Entrepreneurs Fund) to accelerate the growth of Black entrepreneurs and business owners.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

RESOLVE Launches Guide on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

May 20, 2021 10:15 AM ET

RESOLVE has launched The Practice of FPIC, a new guide supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples to give or withhold free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) for proposed development on or near their traditional lands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Donation of 450,000 Abbott Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Sleeping Sickness To Endemic Countries Will Galvanize Efforts Towards Eliminating the Disease

May 20, 2021 10:05 AM ET

The rapid tests will scale up testing for the potentially fatal disease across multiple Sub-Saharan African countries and accelerate progress towards elimination through programmes supported by FIND, WHO, partners and countries

Health & Healthcare

Biogen and the Biogen Foundation Commit $500,000 in Support to Address COVID-19 in India and Around the World

May 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Environment

Ten Nature-Inspired Companies Advancing Sustainable Solutions

May 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Biomimicry Institute has announced the top 10 nature-inspired startups to compete for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize, a transformational program designed to help startups cross a critical threshold in scaling their sustainable solutions.

Energy

National Grid and RWE Renewables Sign Partnership to Jointly Bid in the New York Bight Lease Auction

May 20, 2021 9:20 AM ET

National Grid (NYSE: NGG) and RWE Renewables (RWE) today announced the signing of a partnership agreement to jointly develop offshore wind projects in the coastal region of the Northeast U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Helps Make Habitat for Humanity Home a Reality

May 20, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Habitat for Humanity of Angelina County is putting the finishing touches on another new home for an area family in need.

Innovation & Technology

Eye in the Sky

May 20, 2021 9:15 AM ET

An intelligent, cloud-based digital platform has helped CLP keep a close watch on the performance of its renewable energy assets across Mainland China and India. Find out how it works.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Awarded 2021 National Association of Manufacturers “Manufacturing Leadership Award” for Environmental Sustainability Innovation

May 20, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Owens Corning has been recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Award recipient for its outstanding achievement in material science innovation supporting environmental sustainability.