Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

Jun 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic: 10 Years. 1 Million Jobs. Countless Opportunities.

Dec 11, 2020 10:45 AM ET

What does equity look like? For Medtronic, it looks like the private sector stepping up and leading, with measurable outcomes, attainable goals and countless opportunities for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scholar Finds Common Purpose at FedEx

Dec 11, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Dailyn Hereford, a senior marketing major at Jackson State University and TMCF scholar, knows firsthand that personal interactions can leave lasting impressions for college students making internship and employment decisions.

Energy

CIT Serves as Coordinating Lead Arranger for $256 Million Texas Solar Financing

Dec 11, 2020 10:30 AM ET

CIT Group recently announced that its Power and Energy business served as coordinating lead arranger on a $256 million financing for the 250-megawatt (MW) Taygete I Energy Project owned by 7X Energy, Inc (7X) and located in Pecos County, Texas.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Asset Managers Commit to Net Zero Emissions Goal With Launch of Global Initiative

Dec 11, 2020 10:15 AM ET

30 founding investor signatories to Net Zero Asset Managers initiative will work in collaboration with clients to achieve target-based net zero goal by 2050 or sooner

Energy

Ørsted and Amazon Sign Europe's Largest Offshore Wind Corporate Power Purchase Agreement

Dec 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Amazon has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement with renewable energy company Ørsted to offtake the output of 250MW from Ørsted's planned 900MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany.

Health & Healthcare

Our Commitment: the J&J Center for Health Worker Innovation

Dec 11, 2020 9:35 AM ET

At the Johnson & Johnson Center for Health Worker Innovation, we’re determined that the front line emerges from this pandemic better equipped and supported than before.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CLP Crowned Top Awards for Achievements in Corporate Governance, Reporting and Financing

Dec 11, 2020 8:15 AM ET

CLP's outstanding performance in corporate governance and reporting continues to win recognition as the Company’s 2019 Annual Report, Annual Report Online Snapshot and 2019 Sustainability Report received coveted awards in Hong Kong and overseas.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ninety One Hosts Investing for a World of Change and Introduces the Road to 2030

Dec 11, 2020 8:15 AM ET

Ninety One's Richard Garland reflected,“We’re delighted to share this important analysis as we present Ninety One’s thought leadership through five key themes designed to help clients take a long-term, proactive approach in this changing landscape.”

Environment

Innovation and Climate Risk Mitigation Protect Kosovo's Agricultural Sector Competitiveness

Dec 11, 2020 8:05 AM ET

The agricultural sectors in Kosovo and Europe are experiencing the effects of climate change, reflected in increasing climate variability and unpredictability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation's Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer to be Founding Member of OneTen Coalition

Dec 11, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation announced that its Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer will become a founding member of OneTen, a coalition of leading executives who are coming together to create an organization with the mission to train, hire and advance one million Black Americans over the next 10 years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VF Corporation Stands Up for Human Rights, Endorses the United Nations Global Compact and the Women's Empowerment Principles

Dec 10, 2020 6:30 PM ET

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, today announced its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arks' That Help Combat Poverty in Germany Receive a Substantial Donation From CNH Industrial

Dec 10, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The increasing focus on helping combat child poverty is a core priority of a wide range of NGOs. In the port city of Hamburg in northern Germany, three so-called "ARCHEN" (“arks”) help children and young people in low-income neighborhoods.

Green Infrastructure

Getting to Net Zero in 2050: The Initial Pathway for American Airlines

Dec 10, 2020 3:40 PM ET

American’s strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is focused on driving operational & technical improvements that reduce GHG emissions by improving fuel efficiency & substituting petroleum-based fuels with lower-carbon alternatives.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How a French Electrical Company Became a Digital Energy Leader

Dec 10, 2020 3:35 PM ET

More than 20 years ago I was a recent graduate shlepping out to the suburbs of Paris to teach English to a variety of businesses. One of which was Schneider Electric.

Green Infrastructure

Peachtree Corners Smart City and The Ray Install USA's First Road Surface Solar Panels on Autonomous Vehicle Lane

Dec 10, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Peachtree Corners, GA – the nation’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today unveiled the city’s new solar roadway system which produces energy for a solar-powered EV charging station located at city hall. The installation also marked the first road surface-powered solar panels to be activated in a United States city.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

5 Strategies for Improving Work-at-Home Wellness

Dec 10, 2020 3:20 PM ET

When Muthu Hanu began working from home in 2014, he had his system set up. As a human resources transformation consultant, he had a home office with a desk that converted to standing, a comfortable chair, and good lighting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T‑Mobile’s Sustainability Efforts Make the Grade: Un‑carrier Lands on Prestigious CDP 2020 ‘A List’

Dec 10, 2020 2:45 PM ET

CDP released its annual climate change ‘A List’ and T-Mobile was one of 270 pioneering companies — and the only U.S. wireless provider — to receive an ‘A’ grade for its leadership in environmental ambition, action and transparency.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Qualcomm Human Rights Statement

Dec 10, 2020 2:40 PM ET

We have a responsibility to uphold & sustain ethical conduct across our value chain. Our commitment to respect & promote human rights is a key aspect of this responsibility, and how we ensure that our inventions help shape a better future for all.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Celebrates Human Rights Day 2020

Dec 10, 2020 2:10 PM ET

Human Rights Day is observed annually on Dec. 10, which is the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.

Education

MetLife Named One of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women

Dec 10, 2020 2:05 PM ET

MetLife, Inc. announced that it has been named one of the 2020+ Top Companies for Executive Women by Working Mother Media.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alliance Data Donates $2 Million to Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dec 10, 2020 1:30 PM ET

These funds will support the hospital’s Pediatric Vital Signs program, a first-of-its-kind community-based initiative designed to meaningfully measure and improve the health of children in the Columbus community.

Research, Reports & Publications

P&G Releases Their 2020 Citizenship Report

Dec 10, 2020 1:05 PM ET

Today, we released our 2020 Citizenship Report, detailing progress across our Citizenship focus areas of Community Impact, Equality & Inclusion and Environmental Sustainability – all built on a foundation of Ethics and Corporate Responsibility.

Events, Media & Communications

New Whirlpool Corporation research uncovers shift in life at home during 2020

Dec 10, 2020 12:25 PM ET

With 2020 drawing to a close, many are speculating about when life will return to normal. But experts say COVID-19 has forever changed the world already–including life at home. To understand how the pandemic will impact life at home in the long-term, home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation has commissioned new research to understand how lives have changed in 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Griffith Foods Celebrates Annual Day of Giving with The Hatchery Chicago and Ronald McDonald House Charities

Dec 10, 2020 12:05 PM ET

In partnership with The Hatchery Chicago - Food Business Incubator, we hosted our annual December Day of Giving by providing over 100 meals and kid-friendly crafts to families across five Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland...

Latest Campaigns

Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program

Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
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...
Communities and People

Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
Forests

Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
Subaru Love Promise: Community

Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement

Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
Recognition of our Company

As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
Investing in our Communities

We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...