Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Embracing Nature: Chemours’ Work To Enhance Nature in Its Communities

At the recent GreenBiz25 conference, I had the privilege to lead a break-out session on nature case studies and join a panel to discuss integrating nature into corporate strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rockwell Automation Partners With PFi To Streamline Wastewater Treatment for Major Beverages Company

Australian industrial innovator, Products for Industry (PFi), recently developed what is believed to be a world-first, pure titanium, cross-flow membrane solution for wastewater treatment.

Health & Healthcare

Spreading Hope: How Teva Is Improving Access to Medicines Across the Globe

In high-income countries, more than 80% of children diagnosed with cancer will survive. Yet in some low- and middle-income countries, this number tragically drops to 20%.

Innovation & Technology

Carnival Corporation Helping To Drive Significant Operational Efficiencies With Advanced Hull Technology & Enhanced Hull Maintenance

arnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, is advancing greater fuel efficiency for propulsion through innovative hull designs and new hardware and technology, along with underwater drone inspection and cleaning trials.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy and Our Glass

In 2023, Saint-Gobain North America began a recycling program between automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and building products subsidiary, CertainTeed Insulation. Because of these efforts, our CertainTeed plant in Chowchilla, CA is lowering scope 2 & 3 emissions.

Education

Empower Students With Free Resources To Thrive in Today’s Digital World From the New Digital Citizenship Initiative by Discovery Education With Verizon and Fortinet

Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the launch of a new Digital Citizenship Initiative.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Digital HR Frontier

Unlock the future of human resources with our whitepaper, "The digital HR frontier." Discover how cutting-edge technologies like predictive AI, generative AI, machine learning and large language models are transforming HR practices.

Environment

DP World Powers Up Sustainability in Santos With Advanced Electrification Projects

DP World in Brazil has taken a significant step toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 with the electrification of its Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes at the Santos terminal.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Expands Assistance Programs for Customers in Need

Duke Energy is committed to serving its customers and communities and offers programs and resources to help customers who may be experiencing trouble paying utility expenses due to financial hardships.

Education

More Than 6,000 Athletes Engaged in Anti-Corruption Education Programmes at Gangwon 2024 and Paris 2024

Over 6,000 athletes and members of their entourage have taken part in educational activities on the prevention of competition manipulation during 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bacardi Announces a New Era for MARTINI®

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is meeting consumer demand for lighter, more premium drinks and evolving drinking occasions by building on the premium credentials of MARTINI, one of the most iconic brands in its portfolio and in the world of drinks.

Innovation & Technology

Victoria’s Secret Launches First Digital Product Passports

VS&Co is launching its first Digital Product Passport (DPP) in February 2025 on select collections including VS Signature Cotton T-shirt Bras and the VSX Featherweight Max Sports Bras.

Health & Healthcare

2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals

Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced the funding of Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care grants, awarding $75,000 to each of 11 free and charitable clinics/pharmacies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Andy Glaub: We Will

Last year, I stood onstage in Atlanta in front of 1,000 producers and talked about the mindset I had locked in for the year: “We will.”

And while it was meant to be a sort of rally cry as we marched toward success, it’s also a mantra I’ve carried with me throughout my career.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Veolia North America Celebrates National Engineers Week

Each February, we celebrate National Engineers Week as a way to inspire future engineers, highlighting the career paths of employees across Veolia North America, including their successes, lessons learned and advice for the next generation.

Innovation & Technology

ER2: Transforming Communities Through Technology and Service

In the rapidly evolving world of technology and sustainability, Electronic Responsible Recyclers (ER2) has earned the prestigious FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship award.

Sustainable Development Goals

Southwire Achieves Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Validation

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets submitted by Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, conform with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Behind America’s Small Businesses: Agile, Hungry, and Eager for More Support

Despite the economy's deep reliance on small businesses, it can be difficult as a small business owner to connect the dots between the solutions available and how to effectively unlock their potential.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Film Tax Credits Boost Local Economies, Opportunities for Clients

It’s awards season and that means movie fans are trying to see all the nominees and predict who is going to win. A little-known fact is that U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, best known for its work in affordable housing and environmental finance, plays a role in finance films we see.

Sustainable Development Goals

IWBI Champions Social Sustainability in Sustainable Finance, Featured in UN Global Compact Network USA Report

A new report on sustainable finance developed by the United Nations Global Compact Network USA features the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), highlighting the critical role of social sustainability in driving financial strategies and investment decisions.

Innovation & Technology

Cyber Fraud Index: An Exclusive Look Inside the C-Suite

Cyber fraud is a growing risk for many businesses, their customers and their reputations. To find out how C-suite leaders are handling cybersecurity, we surveyed 150 of them. Our exclusive Cyber Fraud Index presents our findings . . . and some surprising insights.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Building Consumer-Centric Healthcare Engagement

In today’s healthcare environment, consumers are demanding more from their Health Plans than ever before. Over the past several years, health plans have felt a shift in consumer expectations as the industry’s move towards increased digitization continues to mature.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Local Businesses Through Business Connect Events

An unusual amount of chatter filled the air at three of PSE&G’s Customer Care centers recently as business customers gathered to have their questions answered and become more familiar with their PSE&G energy partners.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Connections and Growing Together: The Impact of LEADS

At Gen, fostering a culture of continuous growth and connection is at the heart of what we do. Our professional development community, LEADS, brings together employees from diverse backgrounds to network, share knowledge and unlock their full potential.

Energy

2.27 MW Solar Project Serves the City of Norman, Oklahoma

The City of Norman & BioStar Renewables achieved interconnection in 2023 and is producing renewable electricity that is serving the Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility in Norman, Oklahoma.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  4. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  8. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  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. 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...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. 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...
  13. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...