Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Abbott and LISC Team Up to Address Diversity and Equity Gaps in the Healthcare Industry Supply Chain

Mar 30, 2022 4:30 PM ET

Abbott and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced a $37.5 million initiative to provide diverse small businesses in healthcare with the tailored growth capital, loans and support they need to compete, grow and create jobs.

Innovation & Technology

Our Technology Challenges for a Post-mobile Society

Mar 30, 2022 4:15 PM ET

Michael Björn considers the case of a post pandemic, post-mobile society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Shared Sisterhood: The Business Case for Intersectionality

Mar 30, 2022 4:05 PM ET

Every year we dedicate the month of March to celebrating women’s contributions to society and culture. While women have shattered many ceilings over time, those gains have not been equal for all women.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2022

Mar 30, 2022 4:05 PM ET

Women who are part of CRB’s construction team build a better world for people by supporting our clients construct facilities that produce lifesaving treatments and food and beverage products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Connecting the Past to the Present: Georgia-Pacific's Enduring Partnership With the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Mar 30, 2022 2:20 PM ET

The first thing you hear after sitting down at a replica lunch counter and putting on your headphones is just above a whisper.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SEC's Proposed Climate Rule a Game-Changer for Sustainability

Mar 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Fair Trade USA™ Report Reinforces That Consumers Are Prioritizing Sustainability

Mar 30, 2022 1:45 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and today more consumers than ever are revitalizing the global marketplace with their strong commitments to positive social and environmental impacts through their purchasing power.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Joins CRE Pledge for Action to Advance Women in Commercial Real Estate

Mar 30, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment management team within Principal Global Investors®, has joined the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network’s CRE Pledge for Action ― an industry-first, CEO-driven initiative to advance women and elevate actions that

Environment

Celebrate Green Mountain Energy Earth Day 2022 at Discovery Green®

Mar 30, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Discovery Green will celebrate Green Mountain Energy Earth Day on Sunday, April 10, 2022, from 12 – 5 p.m. The event will feature a full lineup of programming to celebrate birds and Houston’s importance as a migration hotspot.

Diversity & Inclusion

Claflin University's Deeply Rooted Commitment to Social Justice

Mar 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Dwaun Warmack is the president of Claflin University in South Carolina, one of the nation’s top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where his longstanding commitment to social justice aligns with the university’s foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Story of “Legendary” Volunteer Bob Bledsoe

Mar 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Air Force veteran, and FedEx Express crewmember Bob Bledsoe has been called a legend by fellow volunteers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Griffith Foods | Featured in Harvard Business Review for Purpose Journey Program

Mar 30, 2022 11:25 AM ET

We're extremely proud to be featured in the Harvard Business Review for our Purpose Journey - https://lnkd.in/e6kpkByH.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ripple Foods Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month

Mar 30, 2022 11:10 AM ET

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity

Mar 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Approximately 800 million people around the world go hungry each day. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 1 in 3 people worldwide are at risk of food insecurity, a figure that jumped significantly due in large part to the global pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A Time for Action

Mar 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

As the USA celebrates Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reviews the progress achieved by companies throughout our global network with regard to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

Mar 30, 2022 10:50 AM ET

Meet Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility Manager, Toddy Tu. I recently sat down with Toddy to learn more about his career journey and his involvement with Cisco’s water stewardship efforts in our supply chain.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Beer That Recycles Its Carbon Dioxide

Mar 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Earthly Labs has developed a technology where breweries capture carbon dioxide when they brew their beer. They can then reuse it, reducing their reliance on purchases of the gas and making for beer that tastes even better.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Partners With The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

Mar 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring.

Energy

Green Hydrogen Picks Up Momentum

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Although buzz is building for green hydrogen – aka hydrogen produced through electrolysis powered by 100-percent renewable energy – today’s infrastructure doesn’t yet support wide-scale adoption.

Innovation & Technology

Beth Kanter on the Promise of Smart Tech for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Beth Kanter shares insights on real-world innovation, nonprofit capacity building, and her & Allison Fine's new book, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World," in an interview with skilled volunteering leader Common Impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microbusinesses Are the Engine of the British Economy

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy. When they thrive, we all thrive.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: Meet Marlita

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Marlita Tenorio Gonzales runs a sportswear business in the Peruvian capital of Lima.

Health & Healthcare

Protecting Our Wellbeing at Work When the World Is Overwhelming

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Covid restrictions are being relaxed around the world. Masks are slowing coming off and face to face interactions seem real again.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Making Sense of ESG-Labeled Bonds

Mar 30, 2022 9:55 AM ET

We’re optimistic that securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds will help create a better, more sustainable world. And investors are just as eager to buy these bonds.

Events, Media & Communications

Dine Out to Give Back on Thursday, April 28

Mar 30, 2022 9:00 AM ET