Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies for the Fourth Year by JUST Capital

Dow announced that for the fourth year it has been named to the JUST 100 list – placing 55th overall, an 11-point improvement from last year and securing the top spot for Communities in the Chemicals sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Healthcare Equity in Underserved Communities

Launched in 2020, Quest for Health Equity, or Q4HE, is an initiative established by Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation focused on taking action to address health disparities across the US.

Innovation & Technology

How 5G Indoor Solutions Can Help Your Triple Bottom Line and Boost Sustainability

The Triple Bottom Line is an important tool for assessing the impact 5G brings to your business. By augmenting the analysis of solution sets beyond economic profit one can make compelling cases for the benefit of the shareholders, the community, and the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Makes a Good Leader?

One of the most admirable traits I see being demonstrated by inspiring leaders is the ability to be genuinely interested and invested in their people, even when time is in short supply.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cadence India’s Flagship CSR Initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, Recognized

Cadence India’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, has won the prestigious “CSR Times Awards 2022” in the “Education” category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Choose the Right Grant Application Requirements

For grantmakers looking to advance equity and support innovation, being intentional about how you build your grant application is where the rubber meets the road.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Trends in Sustainable Investing: From ESG to Impact

Diversity & Inclusion

Curiosity and Confidence as a Woman in Tech: Meet Richa Gandhi

I am a Senior Software Engineer on the DRI team and work on Domain Control center products. I have been with GoDaddy for over seven years now. I started at GoDaddy right after my Masters in CS in 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Responding to Floods in California

With regions of California being impacted by a series of torrential rainstorms, U.S. Bank announced it will provide a $25,000 U.S. Bank Foundation contribution to the Northern California Coastal Region Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Liz Atlee Named Most Powerful Latina for Third Time

Liz Atlee, CBRE’s Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, has been recognized as a 50 Most Powerful Latina (MPL) by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). This is the third time she has earned this prestigious honor.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Blood Centers of America Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Experience for Use During Blood Donation

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Blood Centers of America are unveiling an innovative new mixed reality experience for use during blood donation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$200,000 in Grants Available for Newark-Led Organizations Advancing Fresh, Healthy Food Access and Community Health; Application Window Now Open

Whole Cities Foundation announced today that Newark-based organizations can apply for $200,000 in grants through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant from January 23 through February 23, 2023.

Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Launches Black Perinatal Mental Health Training

Seleni Institute launches a new CE-accredited Black Perinatal Mental Health training and 200 scholarships, funded by kate spade new york. The training is designed for mental health and other health professionals to better support birth outcomes for Black birthing individuals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Common Impact Names Lori Murphy Chief Partnerships Officer

Dynamic Business Executive to Lead Partnerships and Brand Initiatives for Skills-Based Volunteering Pioneer

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Foundation Invests $545,000 To Support Workforce Development and Community Initiatives in Central New York

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $555,000 in several non-profit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Awarded “Diversity Champion” in Savoir Flair ME’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards

M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to be named the winner of “The Diversity Champion” category in Savoir Flair Middle East’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards!

Energy

Tetra Tech's Carolina Barreto Discusses the Climate Resilience Lessons From Expanding Energy Access in Africa

Tetra Tech’s Dr. Carolina Barreto discusses the climate resilience lessons from expanding energy access in Africa.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CEO Study on Corporate Sustainability From Accenture and the UN Global Compact

As we’re approaching the halfway point to accomplish the 2030 Agenda, how are business leaders contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

True Prosperity Will Be Found in the Embrace of the Digital Economy. These Farmers Prove It

Digital agriculture platforms such as Farm Pass are helping millions of farmers in rural areas access fair prices and credit to grow their businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH and New Holland Agriculture Win Four ASABE 2023 Innovation Awards

Case IH and New Holland, global agricultural brands of CNH Industrial, have won four 2023 ASABE AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Convenes Inaugural Community Leadership Symposium to Understand Needs

The two-day symposium presented by the Community Development Banking team, will continue annually over the next three years as part of PNC’s increased efforts to invest in underserved communities under its $88 billion Community Benefits Plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity on CDP’s A List for Sustainability

The hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP.

Energy

International Paper To Invest $103 Million in Cedar River Mill

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced formal plans to invest approximately $103 million to build and operate two natural gas power boilers to generate steam for its Containerboard Mill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Health & Healthcare

New Collaboration and Investment Scales Up Innovation To Improve Vaccine Delivery Systems in Africa

A new collaboration has been announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland between Project Last Mile and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to improve vaccine delivery systems via Gavi’s INFUSE platform.

Health & Healthcare

Safety Stars: Recognizing Our Contractors’ Commitment to Safety

Introducing three contractors who have stood out to Rayonier employees for their efforts to make their working conditions as safe as possible.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. 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...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  7. 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...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  11. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  12. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  13. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  14. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.