Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Extends World Vision Partnership Into Bangladesh

Gildan is pleased to share that the Company has signed an 18-month long partnership with World Vision Bangladesh representing an investment of US $52,000 to support the economic empowerment of women in the community.

Health & Healthcare

Why Are Some Black Americans With Bipolar Disorder Going Undiagnosed?

Although Black Americans have the same rate of bipolar disorder as other racial and ethnic groups, they are less likely to receive a diagnosis due to lack of access and cultural stigma.

Energy

Mobile Telecom - Leading and Enabling the Path to Net Zero

Ericsson recently held a roundtable, “Building efficient 5G networks—the journey to Net Zero emissions”, with the participation of GSMA Intelligence and Omdia.

Education

Cadence Academic Network at 59DAC

The Cadence Academic Network was excited to participate in many activities at the 2022 Design Automation Conference (DAC) held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kathryne Reeves, Illumina's Chief Marketing Officer Among Savoy's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

Illumina is thrilled to announce that Kathryne Reeves, Illumina's Chief Marketing Officer, has been featured among Savoy's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ukraine Aid in Action

As of June 2022, FedEx has donated more than $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Ukrainians affected by Russia’s invasion.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Collaborates With Mycorena on Ground-Breaking Alternative Proteins Plant

Tetra Pak collaborates with Mycorena to build a greenfield production facility for fungi fermentation towards alternative protein-based food applications.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Steve Rusckowski Honored for Contributions to Humanism in Healthcare by Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Quest Diagnostics Chairman, CEO, and President Steve Rusckowski was honored for his “exceptional contributions to humanism in healthcare by the prestigious Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Community Offshore Wind Offers Swim Lessons to Underserved Communities To Build Future Workforce

Swimming is not only a vital life skill, but important for future careers in offshore wind. This summer, Community Offshore Wind is partnering with the YMCA of Long Island and the YMCA of Greater New York

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Enables DEKRA to Validate Mobile Phone E112 Caller Location in Compliance With New Regulation

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced a collaboration with DEKRA to ensure that chipset and device vendors can validate E112 caller location (universal European emergency number) functionality in compliance to a new European Union (EU) regulation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal Announces $3.475 Million in Project Innovation Grants to 90 Non-Profits

Presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that is home to NBC/Telemundo owned stations,

Environment

IP, NFWF and Partners Award $4 Million to Improve Forest and Freshwater Habitats in the Cumberland Plateau

With the recent announcement of thirteen new grants totaling $4 million awarded to conservation projects in the Cumberland Plateau region, the Forestlands Stewards partnership of International Paper and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Earns Top Score in the Disability Equality Index

Franklin Templeton has been named a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and earned a top score in the Disability Equality Index (DEI).

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Our Journey

Our customers and our values fuel our direction. We constantly aim higher, achieve more, and provide better solutions for both home and business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Glow's Consumer ESG Brand Tracker Launches in the US & UK

Australian research technology company, Glow today announces the expansion of its market leading consumer ESG/sustainability research product into the US and UK.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HERstory: Celebrating the Women of The World Games

When you think of women in sports, powerhouse pitchers in softball and graceful gymnasts tend to come to mind. But the World Games wants to show how women are a force in international sports as well — think Korfball, Archery, Wushu and more.

Energy

Walmart To Purchase 4,500 Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles To Be Used for Last Mile Deliveries in Support of Its Growing eCommerce Business

Walmart has signed a definitive agreement with Canoo, a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units.

Innovation & Technology

For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency

The only thing rising faster than greenhouse gas emissions are regulations to track them, particularly in high technology.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Corporate Governance

At GoDaddy, we are committed to upholding the highest level of professional and ethical standards. We take seriously our obligation to earn and maintain the trust of our stakeholders and to promote a culture of honesty, integrity and trust among ourselves, our customers and our business partners.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Brian Maddox, Community Development Financial Institutions Leader, Talks KeyBank's Commitment To Equitable Path Forward

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investments (CDLI) recently provided a $20 million term loan to Enterprise Community Loan Fund Inc. to Equitable Path Forward, for a $3.5 billion nationwide initiative to advance racial equity in real estate development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How-To: Claim Your Military Discount at The Home Depot

In 2021, we proudly unveiled a military discount expansion for all U.S. veterans, active service members and spouses to receive 10% off in-stores and online.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Policy Roundup: Policymakers Leading the Way for Healthier Buildings

Both federal and city leaders are taking action, prioritizing the health and well-being of buildings and the people within them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Shamina Singh Talks Financial Inclusion on NPR

At this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival, Shamina Singh sat down with NPR’s Jenn White, host of the WAMU program 1A, for a conversation about financial inclusion.

Education

Qualcomm's Approach to Transforming Education

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the depth of a digital divide that’s long existed in education, put a halt to traditional classroom education and accelerated the urgency for equitable solutions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Yum China Engages Suppliers to Promote a Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Ecosystem

Supply chain decarbonization is critical to achieving Yum China’s stated net zero ambitions, including reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050.

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