Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Cogeneration System Keeps Greenhouse Growing in Belgium

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Trillium Global Equity: Trailblazing ESG Fund Continues to Perform

In the ever-evolving landscape of ESG investing, Trillium’s ESG Global Equity fund has proven itself, through a long track record of positive results and generating returns responsibly

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UNFCU Wins Mortgage Bankers Association 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award

The United Nations Federal Credit Union was recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) with its Organizational 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award. UNFCU was the only credit union award recipient at MBA’s virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo held on 19-21 October.

Research, Reports & Publications

Facing Pandemics and Emerging Threats, ATMP Industry Arrives at Intersection of Obstacle and Opportunity

From operational uncertainty and age-old budget constraints to outdated manual processes, CRB’s new Horizons: Cell and Gene Therapy report finds the biopharma industry at an important intersection of obstacle and opportunity.

Health & Healthcare

Toxin Free USA Sues Target for Deceptive Marketing of Good & Gather Raisins

GMO Free USA dba Toxin Free USA, a national nonprofit advocating for clean food, filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Target Corporation for the deceptive labeling and marketing of Good & Gather California Raisins.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purposeful Pivots: Meaningful Corporate Social Impact Strategies Created During The Pandemic

A new white paper from Engage for Good and Salesforce.org tells the inspiring stories behind seven “purposeful pivots” and reveals the principles that brands can use to work smarter and adapt better during these challenging times.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Chief Technology/ Information Officers Award

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Max Talent”. This virtual conference will feature big-name keynote speakers such as Donna Brazile, Anne Chow, Tony Plana, Carly Fiorina and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. ​

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Leaders in Entertainment

The Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment is a definitive list of executives, influencers and achievers impacting the entertainment industry. These individuals have reached the top of their profession and are effective leaders within their organization. They drive change, contribute to business growth, and inspire others to succeed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Leadership Excellence in Technology Award

The Leadership Excellence in Technology Award distinguishes a select group of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities. The focus of the award is to give prominence to the accomplishments of men and women who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Chief Financial Officers

The National Diversity Council recognizes individuals who contribute to the growth and profitability of their company and community, and are active in mentoring the next generation of professionals in the financial industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor's Shenzhen Sales Office Holds Their First Charity Week Event

The ON Semiconductor Shenzhen sales office held their first Charity Week with the support from the Shenzhen staff recreation committee and the local management team.

Environment

New Holland Construction Assists in Responsible Waste Management at 'the End of the World'

On the very tip of South America, sits the municipality of Ushuaia, in the Tierra del Fuego Province of Argentina. This is a land which is characterized by extremes.

Environment

The Ocean League: Using Creativity as a Catalyst for Ocean Conservation

Using Adobe tools, Ocean League aims to inspire support for ocean protection through creativity and gather more than a million pledges to influence policymaking at major United Nation events in 2021.

Education

EarthX Launches Youth Initiatives

EarthX is launching youth initiatives starting this fall — from environmental curriculums and virtual field trips, to eco-competitions and immersive experiences — with an aim to enrich and inspire the next generation of global citizens.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2020 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit: The Intersection of Youth Homelessness and COVID-19

For young people experiencing homelessness, the events of 2020 have been particularly difficult to navigate.

Health & Healthcare

Planning for Transit in the New Normal Post-COVID-19

Responsible Production & Consumption

Putting Purpose into Action: Product Stewardship

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about product stewardship in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Environment

AB InBev Eliminates Plastic Rings in UK

AB InBev has reached another exciting circular packaging milestone - our entire portfolio of iconic beers from Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I is now plastic-ring free.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comerica, Triumph Church Partner to Meet Community Needs

In the time of great need, so many philanthropic, community and religious organizations have become a crucial resource helping and supporting individual and families as they face numerous struggles during the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Trains Employees on Humanitarian Disaster Response and Donates Emergency Kits to Partner Mercy Corps

Over the past two years, Xylem Watermark has provided humanitarian aid in more than 20 areas affected by disasters around the global including the Australia Wildfires, Philippines Volcano and hurricanes across the southern shores of the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Supports TreesCharlotte, Planting Trees at Local Schools

As the COVID-19 rains kicked in last spring, Truist Financial Corporation threw TreesCharlotte one heck of a life preserver: a surprise gift of $20,850 to salvage the end of our season.

Health & Healthcare

A New Method for Early Breast Cancer Detection: Handheld RF Analyzers

Having access to a portable network analyzer that performs S-parameter measurements of the dielectric constants of different materials is beneficial for medical students, researchers, doctors, and patients.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Hosts 23rd Annual Serv-a-Palooza

Timberland will host its 23rd annual Serv-a-Palooza, a company-wide community service event where employees volunteer time in their local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Board Diversity Case Study: A Tailored Program to Get More Women on Corporate Boards

Scotiabank has long been committed to board diversity and has taken great strides to achieve it. We first adopted a board diversity policy in 2013, setting out our gender diversity goals but also defining diversity broadly across a range of characteristics.

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  3. Growth Through Sustainability
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    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
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    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
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  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
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  12. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
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  13. 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...
  14. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
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    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...