Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Industries honors veterans through Wreaths Across America Day participation

Dec 21, 2020 11:20 AM ET

While many holiday traditions look different this year, Mohawk Industries is helping to ensure that one important tradition remains the same.

Diversity & Inclusion

Military Spouse Spotlight: Jennifer H.

Dec 21, 2020 11:00 AM ET

During The Home Depot Foundation’s Operation Surprise campaign, we’re celebrating our brave service men and women by spotlighting the military members in our orange family.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra's Ambit Energy Donates $180,000 to Feeding America as the Pandemic's Hunger Crisis Intensifies

Dec 21, 2020 10:55 AM ET

Vistra's retail electricity brand, Ambit Energy, announced that its non-profit organization, Ambit Cares, is donating $180,000 to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a network of food...

Innovation & Technology

One Year On: A Human Rights Review of the Oversight Board

Dec 21, 2020 10:30 AM ET

In 2019, BSR conducted an independent human rights review for Facebook to inform the creation of its Oversight Board. One year later, it is publishing a gap analysis on the Oversight Board and its progress.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Thirteen More Brands Giving Back This Holiday Season through Whole Planet Foundation

Dec 21, 2020 10:05 AM ET

We are excited to highlight these additional brands donating a portion of sales to benefit microentrepreneurs through Whole Planet Foundation’s microfinance partners around the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E27: Reflections on a Challenging, Clarifying, Transformative Year

Dec 21, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In the Season 2 finale of Pro Bono Perspectives, Danielle Holly reflects on the challenging moments we lived through this year, from COVID-19 to a divisive election to the brutal murders of Black Americans and racial justice reckoning that followed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

EHS Compliance Assurance in a Not So Assured World

Dec 21, 2020 9:25 AM ET

Because of the focus on employee health and safety during the pandemic, some of the more routine EHS compliance programs may be overlooked. There are many resources to help keep track of your company's compliance needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Foundation Awards Over $710k in Grants to 55 Organizations Globally during Fall 2020 Cycle

Dec 21, 2020 9:15 AM ET

The ON Semiconductor Foundation is committed to serving the needs of communities through the investment of resources.

Diversity & Inclusion

VetDogs Remove Boundaries and Change Lives

Dec 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Imagine a world where you’re struggling with a combination of impaired vision, limited mobility and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s the reality for many of our veterans. But there is hope, and it comes with four legs – a VetDog.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Beat Goes On: How One Former Journalist Is Fostering Community for Minority Entrepreneurs

Dec 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Since the day two Wichita Eagle reporters visited Christina Long’s middle school class, she knew what she envisioned for her own future. For the Wichita, Kansas, native, an invitation to tour the newspaper’s bustling newsroom only cemented it. “Seeing all the activity between reporters, listening to the police scanner, all of the busyness — I knew that’s where I wanted to be,” said Christina, now president and CEO of Create Campaign, an organization that brings guidance, support and resources to entrepreneurs in Wichita’s underserved minority communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Incorporated Announces $25 Million Commitment to Invest in LISC's Black Economic Development Fund

Dec 21, 2020 8:35 AM ET

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today its $25 million commitment to invest in the Black Economic Development Fund introduced by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nest Pensions Takes Another Step on Net-Zero Journey

Dec 21, 2020 8:30 AM ET

Northern Trust AM to manage new climate aware strategy investing in emerging markets

Social Impact & Volunteering

Salesforce and Service: Kim Lundgren's Pro Bono Story and Suggestions for Volunteers

Dec 21, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Workforce development nonprofits have an essential mission in our changing world: to ensure that people get the training and services they need in order to find careers and thrive.

Innovation & Technology

Everything You Need To Know About 5G, With Guy Kawasaki and Cristiano Amon [Podcast]

Dec 21, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Guy, an author and creator of The Remarkable People Podcast, recently joined our show as a guest host, talking with Cristiano about all things 5G.

Events, Media & Communications

Countdown to the Prize

Dec 18, 2020 6:05 PM ET

The Countdown to the Prize digital pre-show, hosted by Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the artists, special packages on the 2020 Global Citizen Prize winners, and a virtual red carpet, streaming at 7:30 P.M. ET on Facebook and Twitter. See here for digital pre-show air times around the world.

Media & Communications

2020's Top 10 Trends in Purpose

Dec 18, 2020 4:30 PM ET

To capture the top trends of 2020, Porter Novelli reviewed and analyzed a year’s worth of Purpose-driven news, activities, campaigns and announcements. Through this, we distilled our 10 need-to-know trends for today and tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Help Fight Forest Fires in Argentina

Dec 18, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Juan Molina is head of the voluntary firefighters of Malagueño, a city located near Córdoba in northern Argentina, where this year’s fire season has been particularly intense.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI Recognizes Outstanding Leaders in Advancing Health and Wellness in Buildings, Communities and Organizations Across the Globe

Dec 18, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Today more than ever, our shared spaces are playing a critical role protecting the health and well-being of people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Back to Our Local Community: A Year-Round Commitment in Winston-Salem

Dec 18, 2020 3:30 PM ET

The Herbalife Nutrition team at Winston-Salem aspires for quality, innovation, and compassion.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile First to Roll Out Cutting‑Edge 911 Capabilities

Dec 18, 2020 3:25 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

New At-Home COVID Test: Results in Minutes

Dec 18, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Today we’re pleased to say that our widely-used BinaxNOW rapid test, the size of a credit card and requiring no instrumentation, has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use at home with a prescription through a virtually guided online service.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Announces Additional $5 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses as COVID-19 Crisis Continues

Dec 18, 2020 2:50 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced an additional $5 million grant program that will further the company's support for Black-owned businesses in the U.S., which have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

FIRST® and Qualcomm Incorporated Collaborate on New Innovation Challenge to Ensure All Young People Have a Pathway to Innovation

Dec 18, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Global PreK-12 nonprofit organization FIRST® and world-leading wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Incorporated announced they are collaborating to extend innovation programming through FIRST

Environment

The Walt Disney Company Sets 2030 Environmental Goals

Dec 18, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The Walt Disney Company today announced a new set of environmental goals for 2030 focused on five main areas: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water, Waste, Materials and Sustainable Design.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comerica Adds Over $1 Million in Investments to Strengthen California Nonprofits

Dec 18, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Comerica Bank announced more than $1 million in contributions split among six California nonprofits helping to facilitate critical support for minority-owned small businesses and low- to moderate-income communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.