Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

More Than a Building: Olympic House Wins Prestigious Architecture Awards

Aug 7, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Olympic House, the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, has won two prestigious Architizer A+ Awards which recognise its innovative sustainability features and the iconic, five-ring Unity Staircase.

Research, Reports & Publications

Reimagining Merchant Training in Colombia

Aug 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Micro and small merchant training is a critical undertaking in developing nations where these businesses are the biggest drivers of economic growth and job creation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Companies Try a New Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Honest Conversations

Aug 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Supports Housing for Homeless Families in Los Angeles with Grant to Upward Bound House

Aug 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

CIT Group Inc. (CIT) has announced that it has made a donation that will completely furnish ten temporary housing apartments for Upward Bound House, an organization working to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Partners With the Women in Islamic & Ethical Finance Forum

Aug 7, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced its partnership with the Women in Islamic & Ethical Finance Forum (WIEFF) to further support its longstanding commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the development of Islamic finance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem Recognized for Disaster Response Efforts with PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Aug 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

For Xylem, this work is about creating social value and an integral part of our shared commitment to solve water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Recognized by the Mexican Philanthropy Center

Aug 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We’re honored to be recognized by the Mexican Philanthropy Center (CEMEFI) as a Social Responsible Enterprise company for the 10th consecutive year. This award is given to companies who demonstrate exceptional CSR programs, sustainable...

Diversity & Inclusion

"We Have a Health Disparities Problem in America": Meet a Woman on a Mission to Improve Healthcare for Black Women

Aug 7, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, with women of color especially at risk. Dr. Robyn R. Jones, Senior Medical Director at Johnson & Johnson, is determined to change that and find ways to address this urgent crisis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 10

Aug 7, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 10 of its Impact Minute video blog

Education

How We're Fighting to Close a 'Homework Gap' That's Now Bigger Than Ever [Podcast]

Aug 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The classroom is years beyond pencil and paper. Internet-connected devices are proven to help students learn, but millions lack access at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Expanded Role of Companies in Empowering Civic Action

Aug 7, 2020 11:50 AM ET

As the 2020 election approaches, hear from the ACLU, Levi Strauss & Co. and Benevity on how to empower your people to support the issues they care about, combat misinformation, and make their votes count.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Express Backs Student-Run Startup, Echooo

Aug 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

FedEx Express has awarded its signature FedEx Access Award to student-run company Echooo, from Belgium at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition, hosted as a virtual event for the first time on 22nd-24th July 2020.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Citizen and The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Launch the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund for Nigerians by Nigerians

Aug 7, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a fund for Nigerians by Nigerians to combat the devastating effects brought on the people of Nigeria by COVID-19 and its associated restrictions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Virtual Volunteering: Sharing Knowledge About Covid-19 with Students

Aug 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Dr. Tobias Hertzig, regulatory affairs manager at MilliporeSigma, led two virtual virology sessions at the European School Frankfurt and the Metropolitan School Frankfurt, in the frame of the SPARK™ virtual volunteering initiative.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Movement Stronger Together to Mark One Year until Tokyo 2020 Games

Aug 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

23 July marked one year to go until the postponed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 begins in 2021. Throughout the day, the Olympic Movement came together to mark this key date through a series of activities taking place worldwide on digital channels.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fat Tire Amber Ale is the First Nationally Distributed Carbon Neutral Beer in the U.S.

Aug 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In celebration of International Beer Day, SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has certified New Belgium Brewing’s iconic Fat Tire Amber Ale as America’s first nationally distributed carbon neutral beer.

Research, Reports & Publications

The GRI Universal Standards: What's Changing and Why?

Aug 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In June, we announced a major update to the reporting at the heart of the GRI Standards. The planned revisions to the Universal Standards are significant because they will affect every organization that uses the GRI Standards, supporting them to more effectively report their most significant impacts on the economy, environment and people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We Are Citizen Philanthropists - Ireland Giving Network

Aug 6, 2020 5:50 PM ET

At VMware, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute to our society. Our culture of service influences the way we interact with others – inside and outside of work. As such, we are all Citizen Philanthropists, empowered to support...

Research, Reports & Publications

Does Climate Change Top Corporate ESG Agendas in 2020?

Aug 6, 2020 5:40 PM ET

The momentum in 2019 was undeniable, with a record number of companies making commitments to climate action.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Register Now! Webinar: The Next Step - Evaluating and Sharing Your Impact

Aug 6, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Green Infrastructure

Arrow Electronics Supports Local School District's Emergency Relief Efforts

Aug 6, 2020 4:20 PM ET

Arrow Electronics is supporting the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund, which has addressed critical needs of students and their families in the Denver metro area during the coronavirus crisis.

Health & Healthcare

World Mask Week Aims to Inspire Global Movement to Wear Face Coverings in Public to Help Stem Exponential Spread of COVID-19

Aug 6, 2020 3:35 PM ET

The Pandemic Action Network, WHO, Africa CDC, CDC and CDC Foundation, Facebook, Google, Global Citizen and 40+ partner organizations announced today the launch of World Mask Week from August 7-14, an effort to increase the use of face coverings in public across the globe.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Crisis Comes a Shared Vision for Face Shields

Aug 6, 2020 3:25 PM ET

French hospitals struggled to find face shields for doctors and nurses—until local companies turned to 3D printing for a solution.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Herbalife Nutrition Distributors Support Medical Professionals, Communities in Need

Aug 6, 2020 3:25 PM ET

Media & Communications

In Focus: Climate Change Challenges for Financial Sector Players and the Companies They Provide With Capital - Measuring and Managing the Risk

Aug 6, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Several encouraging developments for you from the (1) capital markets community and (2) the corporate sector and (3) the combining of forces of each.