Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy

On the Road to Carbon Neutrality

Reducing carbon emissions isn’t just the responsible thing to do. It also can be the smart thing to do to contribute to economic growth, while mitigating climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Outside of Work, This Taco Bell Employee Helps Aspiring Public Relations Professionals Snag Their First Job

Taco Bell Public Relations & Brand Experience Senior Manager Matt Prince knows how hard it is to land a job. Originally an English major at California State University, he switched to public relations after attending an introductory course.

Green Infrastructure

Sapporo 1972: 50 Years of Olympic Legacy

The first Olympic Winter Games to be held in Asia, Sapporo 1972, created wide-reaching benefits for the city, for Japan and even for the continent at large. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Games.

Health & Healthcare

A Message From Steve Rusckowski

At Quest Diagnostics, our vision is “Empowering better health with diagnostic insights.” Our goal is to make this a healthier world – not just for some, but for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Engineers Power Innovation With Diversity

If you have a problem, we know an engineer with a solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

AISES Awarded $200,000 Grant by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Today AISES announces the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has awarded a $200,000 grant to advance racial equity that supports Indigenous students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Appoints Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as its new Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, starting from 1 April 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

"My Mother Hid Her Racial Identity": Revisiting The Secret Album

In 2017, my filmmaking partner Tom Mason and I developed an award-winning series of films for HP about the power of printed images, and the immense effect they can have on our lives.

Energy

Energy-Saving Water Technologies Could Bring the World Closer to Net Zero

Water is one of the most visible signs of climate change, whether it is too much or not enough. But until recently, it mostly was seen as primarily a climate adaptation and resilience concern.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Employees Embrace Opportunity to Educate During Black History Month

In a new video from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), employees share their perspectives on Black History Month, the value of membership in the company’s African American Professional Network employee resource group.

Health & Healthcare

Understanding Hepatitis D: 4 Questions With Professor Maria Buti

Most people are familiar with the hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses that attack the liver. But not many have heard of hepatitis D (HDV), the most severe form of viral hepatitis

Diversity & Inclusion

How the Finance Sector Can Boost Sustainability and Inclusivity All at Once: A Conversation With Jamie Jones Ezefili

Northern Trust presents a conversation about how the finance sector can boost sustainability and inclusivity all at once with Jamie Jones Ezefili, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Research, Reports & Publications

Norwegian Supply Chain Transparency Act: What Norway's New Due Diligence Law Means for Your Business and How EcoVadis Can Help

From July 1, 2022, the Norwegian Transparency Act will impose extensive new due diligence obligations on large companies selling products and services in Norway.

Research, Reports & Publications

SJW Group Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), which provides life-sustaining water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people in the U.S., has announced the release of its 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

M·A·C Cosmetics Launches Back-to-M·A·C Recycling Program in Germany, Norway, Greece & Czech Republic

M·A·C Cosmetics’ has expanded its pioneer Back-to-M·A·C takeback program to Germany, Norway, Greece and the Czech Republic to further its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging.

Innovation & Technology

Proud to Partner to Make the Internet Safer

Happy Safer Internet Day 2022! It’s that time of the year again when we support the global effort to make the Internet a safer, more inclusive place.

Environment

Applications Open for Nature-Inspired Startups to Receive $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

Applications now open for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup. Applications due 4/8/22.

Environment

Skis, Skincare, and More: Making Better Products With Algae

Molecular biologist Scott Franklin has spent the last 25 years in awe of the secret properties of microalgae—what he calls “the mother of all higher plants.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Nicole Blackwell

This week, we continue to partner with our African American Resource Group (AARG) in spotlighting associates at Alliance Data who are making important contributions to our business in observance of Black History Month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Health and Social Workers in Diabetes Care

"The number of African American women who are licensed clinical social workers is extremely low, and I hope to change that statistic by being a role model for others."

Innovation & Technology

The Crop Protection Toolbox: How Farmers Protect Their Crops From Monster Weeds

Whether you have a meticulous front lawn accented with shrubs and flowers — or a backyard garden filled with the promise of delicious tomatoes and peppers — dealing with weeds can feel like an impossible task.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Duke Energy Finds New Life for Old Power Poles

Russ Wilkenloh has spent more than a decade at Duke Energy finding ways to reduce the amount of wood waste that goes to the landfill.

Environment

SHI Teams With the Gadfly Project to Bring Novel Tool to Improve Drought Resilience in Agriculture

The Gadfly Project is proud to announce it has awarded a Q4 2021 in-kind climate grant to the Soil Health Institute to develop an application called the Drought Resilience Calculator.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Awards for Health and Safety in Latin America Demonstrate How Employees Live Kimberly-Clark's Values of Caring, Owning and Acting

Two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing facilities in northern Latin America were recently recognized with occupational health and safety awards bestowed by governing agencies in their respective countries

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Included in S&P Global's 2022 Sustainability Yearbook

At Whirlpool Corporation, sustainability is core to our company culture and continually influences how we make decisions, run our business operations, and innovate new products.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...