Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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HPRC Impact Report

Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic: Putting Purpose into Action

Medtronic prides itself on setting goals to protect the planet, push for diversity, inclusion, and equity, and finding effective ways to serve patients during the pandemic. Some call it being proactive; Medtronic calls it Putting Purpose into Action.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Herbalife Nutrition's Partners Make an Impact Across the Globe

821 million people do not get enough to eat. As a global leader in nutrition, Herbalife Nutrition is helping tackle the global challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition through their Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Connect With Virtual Volunteers to Build Your Nonprofit's Capacity

Get the support your nonprofit needs by connecting with a community of 75,000+ volunteers for virtual pro bono that builds your capacity to do even more important work. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's Pro Bono Week webinar on Tuesday, October 27.

Energy

EarthxEnergy: Finding Sustainable Environmentalism in Shale, Nuclear, and Geothermal Energy Production

EarthX and scientific consulting firm Medusa Analytical are hosting a conference highlighting sustainable environmentalism in the energy sector on October 22nd and 23rd at earthx.org. Sessions aim to uncover the connections between environmental...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Power of Enduring Values — IBM Named Forbes JUST 100 Companies

IBM has been named a Forbes JUST 100 company, ranking #11 overall, #1 in the computer services category, and #1 in the communities, customers and environment categories for our industry – moving up in the ranking significantly since last year.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Join Franklin Templeton's Julie Moret as She Discusses New EU rules on Sustainability, COVID-19's Impact on ESG Issues and More

On October 16, 2020, Julie Moret, Franklin Templeton Global Head of ESG, will be participating in a panel discussion as part of Chatham House’s Conference Series, in partnership with Investment Company Institute (ICI) Global and sponsored by Franklin Templeton, on Ageing Societies 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

Medtronic landed a spot on the 'Forbes JUST 100' list for 2021, which recognizes companies that are in good standing, and have fostered ethical relationships with their stakeholders.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Named One of the World's Most Sustainably Managed Companies

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announces that it has ranked 32nd overall among The Wall Street Journal’s new ranking of the Top 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Supports Susan G. Komen in 2020 Through Ongoing Cause Marketing Efforts

Despite the postponement of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day® series to 2021, Mohawk continues to double down on its commitment to the organization in its fight against breast cancer as the organization engages with the 3-Day community virtually this year.

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Energy

Underscores its Commitment to the Clean Energy Transition with Launch of National Grid Renewables

National Grid, through its competitive, non-regulated National Grid Ventures unit, today announced the launch of National Grid Renewables, the new brand name for its US renewable energy business which includes solar, onshore wind and battery storage.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital, Earning the Highest Ranking in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Merck is honored to be named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, earning the highest ranking in pharmaceuticals & biotech and the top spot among the industry for customers. This is the fourth year in row that Merck has been recognized...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Companies Demonstrate Commitment to Include Refugees in Post-Covid Recovery by Joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

On October 6, 28 companies demonstrated their commitment to integrating refugees as the world responds to the Covid-19 pandemic, by joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

Discovery Education

Education

America's Top Young Scientist of 2020: 14-Year-Old Researches Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2 Virus to Develop Novel Antiviral Drug to Combat Spread of COVID-19

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu from Frisco, Tex. the winner of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reporter's Notebook: Milestones, Markers and Still Fighting COVID-19

Columbus-based insurer Aflac is the latest recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award, which is awarded by a network of Georgia business leaders with the aim of spurring corporate giving and good acts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program 2021 Application Period Begins

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Motors Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

Forbes and JUST Capital published the annual Forbes JUST 100, showcasing the companies doing right by all their stakeholders. GM ranked number one in the automotive industry and first for environment in the automotive sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2020 Citizens Award

T. Rowe Price has been named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award in the “Best Community Improvement Program” category.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

S&P Global Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) was recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies in the annual Forbes JUST 100, published today by Forbes and JUST Capital.

Diversity & Inclusion

Anita Defrantz: “It Was One of Those Moments That Changed the World”

Twenty-five years on, as the United Nations celebrates this historic blueprint, IOC Vice-President Anita DeFrantz shares her recollections from the event and looks at the progress that has been made in the past quarter of a century.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact Present the Third Annual Making Good Happen at Work Conference

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation & Common Impact announce the 3rd annual Making Good Happen At Work conference, a free virtual event to help CSR leaders build employee engagement & philanthropy programs in response to changing community needs.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Nonprofit Foundations Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Local and Global Communities

Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic Foundations have combined forces to kick off the Communities Campaign today, a two-week drive to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join the retailer in efforts to alleviate global poverty, improve children’s nutrition and increase healthy food access in communities facing barriers.

Media & Communications

GreenMoney Journal Announces Strategic Partnership With Climate & Capital Media

GreenMoney Journal is pleased announce our Strategic Partnership with Climate & Capital Media - https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com a global media company that connects investors and entrepreneurs working on climate change solutions.

Discovery Education

Education

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect Lead the Resources Supporting Discovery Education's Initiative to Keep You Connected to Curiosity

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rising Trust in Sustainability Reporting Around the World

Research across 27 markets has found that trust in how companies communicate their sustainability performance has increased to a record 51% this year, with significant variations by country.

Environment

2021 Offers a Narrow Window To Tackle Interconnected Global Challenges and Set the World on Pathway Towards Positive Future

A growing line-up of multinational corporations, ranging from General Mills, Target and Walmart to Olam International and Patagonia, are exploring regenerative approaches across their value chains and beyond.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...

  2. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

  3. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

  4. 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...

  5. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...

  6. 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...

  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

  9. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...

  10. 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...

  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  12. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...

  13. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  15. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...