Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Climate Solutions 101

Project Drawdown has unveiled Climate Solutions 101, a six-part FREE video series explaining the potential we have to reverse global warming.

Diversity & Inclusion

When Women Succeed, We All Succeed

International Women’s Day, annually held on the 8th March, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, but the day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Exec and XU Alum Embodies Black History as an Advocate for Change

As the chief communications officer at P&G, it’s understandable that ‘97 Xavier grad, Damon Jones, is a believer in maximizing the power of voice.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Over 100 Million PET Bottles are Upcycled Into SABIC'S LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ Products Contributing to Net Zero Carbon Goals

Since the introduction of LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ materials in late 2019, SABIC has helped divert more than 100 million single-use 16.9 oz. (50 cl) PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators.

Sustainable Development Goals

HelloFresh Announces Sustainability Progress and Commits to Ambitious Targets

HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit provider, today announced that it has exceeded its sustainability plans for 2020 and will further expand its efforts for 2021 and beyond.

Events, Media & Communications

Hear Actionable Insights and Practical Solutions at The Economist's Sustainability Week 2021

The Economist’s sixth annual Sustainability Week takes place on March 22nd - 25th 2021. Join over 7,000 attendees and 70+ speakers to explore how firms can effectively measure, analyse, transform and scale their sustainability initiatives.

Environment

A Firefly's View of the Insect Apocalypse


The Zoological Lighting Institute™ (ZLI) recognizes the publication of an important new study enhancing growing awareness that light pollution is driving the insect apocalypse

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CSH to Advance Racial Equity and Access to Housing

CSH announced an innovative effort to develop and implement systemic solutions to address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and racial inequities in five communities across the US where vulnerable individuals and families have been marginalized.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nornickel to Add 150 Billion Roubles to Norilsk Development Plan

Nornickel’s CEO Vladimir Potanin announced that the company will allocate 150 billion roubles (over $2 billion) to fund the needs of the Russian Arctic city of Norilsk – home to some of the company’s key operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Influential Women at Alliance Data: Tracy Crum

This week, as part of our Women's History Month celebration, we continue to spotlight influential women at Alliance Data who make our company successful.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The World's Largest Food and Beverage Companies and Their Suppliers Must Do More to Create an Equitable and Sustainable Food System for All

A new Oxfam report assesses how the world’s top food and beverage companies and agribusinesses have delivered on commitments to implement stronger sourcing policies around climate change, land rights and women’s empowerment.

Research, Reports & Publications

A High Standard of Transparency and Accountability: Sands ESG Report

The Environmental, Social and Governance Report focuses on our sustainability and community betterment efforts, while also emphasizing our governance practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Marks International Women's Day With All-Female Crew

"We want young women and girls who aspire to become aviators or work in the airline industry to know their dream is within reach, and that gender, race and ethnicity isn’t a barrier.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coalition of Global Consumer Goods Companies Launches Framework for the Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence Systems in Aligned Approach Against Forced Labour

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour has published its Forced Labour-focused Human Rights Due Diligence in Own Operations Maturity Journey Framework.

Environment

Plant the Future - Afforestation Courtesy of the Gas-powered IVECO S-WAY NP Truck

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, has embraced a Europe-wide motto of "Plant The Future".

Energy

Black & Veatch: Hydrogen Economy Taking Shape as Decarbonization Planning, Investments Accelerate

With expectations rising for more than $10 trillion (USD) of investments in hydrogen infrastructure by 2025, clean-burning, energy-dense hydrogen will be a critical element in decarbonizing the world’s energy systems

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

One Year As Ninety One. Thirty Years of Active Investing.

At Ninety One, our purpose since inception is clear: Investing for a better tomorrow. We recognise that there is no point in doing so if we are not also actively working for a tomorrow that is, in fact, better...

Diversity & Inclusion

Andre Iguodala: Pivoting Your Playbook

Carla speaks with investor and three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala about becoming a venture partner at the Catalyst Fund, which focuses on investing in companies founded by African American, Hispanic and women entrepreneurs

Education

Educator SEL Resources to Empower Students with Life-Long Confidence

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that while we’ve made great strides in improving equity in schools, gaps remain. It also demonstrates the fact that student’s social and emotional well-being is inextricably linked to success in school.

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Marks Milestone 25,000th Restaurant With an All-Women Team

The restaurant, located in the scenic and historic city of Hyderabad in southern India, is a testament to KFC’s undeterred speed of unit growth. The new restaurant is led and operated by an all-women team, reflecting the brand’s global commitment to championing a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging as it expands across the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meharry Medical College Announces $1.1 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Through Innovative Technologies

Meharry Medical College has announced the receipt of a $1.1 million grant from the Truist Foundation to develop a national model for COVID-19 contact tracing through advanced technology solutions to limit the spread of the virus, especially among minority populations most impacted by the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rachel May: “Combating Inequality by Creating a Safe and Empowering Environment”

One of the current cohort of IOC Young Leaders, Rachel May is at the forefront of a new generation of women pioneering inclusive sports initiatives.

Environment

Celebrating Women in Sustainability

World Wildlife Fund is celebrating women in sustainability with a blog series featuring some of the incredible female leaders who are working to transform business for the good of the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Takeda Pledges to Make the World More Gender Equal

The Takeda Executive Team has joined with our employees around the globe to pledge to make the world more gender equal.

Education

Aflac Named SEC MBA Case Competition Title Sponsor

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance products in the U.S, will serve as title sponsor for the Eighth SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted virtually April 15-17 by the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  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. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  5. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  6. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  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. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  14. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  15. 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...