Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: American Airlines' Path to Decarbonizing Air Travel

The clearest near-term way to decarbonize aviation based on current technological developments is by transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Recognized as a 2024 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Regions Bank announced the company has been named to the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Inclusion Through Culture

At Motorola Solutions, we’re proud of our people-first culture. We believe that embracing our employees’ unique perspectives fuels innovation and creativity. What’s more, it creates an environment where every Motorolan feels respected and valued.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Plastic Free July 2024: Sands Highlights Efforts To Reduce Reliance on This Environmentally Challenging Material

This month has been designated as Plastic Free July to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic waste and pollution, particularly with single-use plastic items.

Health & Healthcare

How To Get Into a Runner’s Mindset

Our biggest goals are unlikely to come easy. That means late nights and early mornings — with loads of dedication in-between. But even with plenty of hustle in store, there are also savvy ways to tackle some of the biggest challenges ahead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel and ISSNAF Launch AI Innovation Award With $3,000 Prize

Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is partnering with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter of the Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) to launch the 2024 ISSNAF-PND/Sofidel AI Innovation

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Executive Officer

In this report, you will learn more about the ways we are embedding sustainability across our business for a lower-carbon, sustainable future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Water Use and Treasure Hunts at Amarillo

Working in our Composites plant in Amarillo, Texas, Josh Casemier oversees utilities maintenance and helps with other capital projects as needed.

Environment

LA Kings and SoCalGas Partner With Friends of the LA River To Support Los Angeles River Restoration

Once the primary water supply for the greater Los Angeles basin, the 51-mile Los Angeles River has been impacted by years of neglect and urban development that today threatens the water quality and wildlife habitats.

Education

The Future of Cocoa Farming Communities Starts With Access to Education

Supporting children’s education has been a central part of Hershey’s mission since our founding more than 130 years ago. Today, we’re continuing this work by helping expand the education system in cocoa-farming communities in West Africa.

Environment

Breaking Down the EPA’s PFAS Regulations: What You Need To Know Now

The EPA's recent actions on PFAS regulations are reshaping how businesses handle these chemicals. Stay informed on the latest developments and ensure your organization stays compliant with our comprehensive guide.

Energy

Rockwell Automation and Building Material Company Cimento Itambé Optimize Predictability and Energy Usage in Cement Production

Cement production has its challenges—notably, the variability of resources can make kilns difficult to control and manage. Cimento Itambé wanted to optimize kiln productivity, increase mill productivity, and reduce energy use.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cisco: Sustainability 101 - How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

“The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44% of workers worldwide have a hybrid work model, outnumbering the 39% of workers who work full-time in the office full-time.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Since 1992, Yum! Brands Has Donated 215 Million-Plus Lbs. of Food to Those in Need

Somewhere in Poland, a notification pushes from the brand’s app. The customer who ordered the large Stuffed Crust pepperoni pizza wants thin crust instead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Commitment to Inclusivity Recognized

Our commitment to inclusivity is shown every day in the actions we take to support our people, that’s our culture of care and collaboration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet: Margaret's Story

Margaret is a microcredit client of Whole Planet Foundation's microfinance partner, Village Enterprise, in Uganda who grew her business in order to build a better life for her family by feeding her kids and sending them to school.

Environment

Veolia North America Unveils Major Upgrades To Improve Air and Water Quality in Richmond

Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, unveiled major upgrades to the Richmond Water Pollution Control Plant to the public, showcasing the results of a three-year, $40 million construction project.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Prioritizing Consumer and Product Impact

We understand the different obstacles individuals and businesses face when planning, protecting, and saving for the future. We are uniquely positioned to remove these barriers to make financial and insurance products, services, and solutions more accessible.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Waterbury-Based Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank/Hispanic Coalition Finance Lab, a program created to provide students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

You’re Invited to the Greatest American Cleanup With Keep America Beautiful

n 2026—two years from now—the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, making it the perfect time to show America some love by sprucing up neighborhoods across the country.

Education

KeyBank Supports ProsperityME’s Mission To Empower Maine’s Refugee and Immigrant Communities To Invest in Themselves

ProsperityME, located in Portland and Lewiston Maine, has received a $15,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to support its mission of empowering members of Maine’s refugee and immigrant communities through financial education and counseling.

Responsible Production & Consumption

DP World’s Glen Clark Accepted Into Fast Company Executive Board

Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S./Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, has been accepted into the Fast Company Executive Board.

Energy

Duke Energy Carolinas Proposes Reduction in Annual Adjustment for Fuel Cost With Public Service Commission of South Carolina

Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking to reduce customer bills to account for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses.

Events, Media & Communications

Gilead and the Elton John AIDS Foundation Announce Additional Five Years of RADIAN Partnership To Help Address the Growing HIV Crisis in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Gilead Sciences, Inc. and the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced a five-year extension of the RADIAN ® partnership to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) where the HIV epidemic is growing.

Education

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Doodles and Digits Partner To Bring “How It’s Math” to Public Television

Doodles and Digits and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced a partnership to underwrite the television debut of the acclaimed "How It's Math" program on Public Television.

Latest Campaigns

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