Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

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

Jun 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET

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

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

Environment

The Future of Sustainable Mining Belongs to the Microbe

Oct 23, 2023 12:30 PM ET

For generations, the metals and minerals that the mining industry produces have been integral to improving quality of life. And the industry is on the cusp of a staggering increase in demand for materials critical for low-carbon and renewable energy technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Back on Track: East Palestine School District Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant

Oct 23, 2023 12:30 PM ET

That’s how residents in the small community of East Palestine, Ohio felt following the February 2023 freight train derailment that spewed hazardous chemicals into the air. The derailment impacted all aspects of life in East Palestine, including school sports.

Innovation & Technology

Empowering Farmers Across the Digital Divide in Malawi With OpenHarvest

Oct 23, 2023 11:45 AM ET

The landlocked country of Malawi, located in southeastern Africa, is home to rich, arable land and a subtropical climate suitable for farming.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Business Access Advisor Program Expands Into Hispanic Market

Oct 23, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Born and raised in Peru, Chio Scott knows what it’s like to be new to the U.S. and having to forge a new career path. She also knows how difficult that can be while having to navigate a new banking system.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Oceans and Climate: Investable Solutions

Oct 23, 2023 11:30 AM ET

Oceans have continuously regulated our climate in ways beyond our control, from absorbing and storing large amounts of heat that impact weather patterns and water circulation to mitigating dynamic aspects of climate change through various channels.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named 2023 Leading Disability Employer

Oct 23, 2023 11:30 AM ET

Disability inclusion continues to be at the heart of how Comcast NBCUniversal creates experiences that everyone can enjoy. This distinction reflects the company’s dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion across all areas of the business.

Energy

Shaw’s Chosen Among the Sponsors of Mass Save’s New Cohort of Climate Leaders

Oct 23, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Shaw’s Supermarkets was named one of the Sponsors of Mass Save’s latest Mass Save Climate Leaders. The designation honors 14 Massachusetts organizations for their ongoing efforts to reduce energy use and lead the Commonwealth to a net-zero future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch and Crisis Text Line Partner To Highlight the Long-Term Effect of High-Impact Volunteering

Oct 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

VolunteerMatch, a nonprofit that provides a national digital infrastructure to serve volunteers and Crisis Text Line, a national nonprofit that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support

Diversity & Inclusion

2022 .gay Impact Report | Introducing GoDaddy Registry

Oct 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

GoDaddy’s offering of .gay domains empowers the LGBTQIA+ community to establish a
secure online presence that fully expresses their unique identities, values and contributions. The .gay domain extension represents a vibrant online hub for celebrating and connecting.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: AI Ate My IP

Oct 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Evolution, revolution or the downfall of the music industry?

In this episode of the AudioTalks podcast we speak to two AI visionaries about the impact of AI on IP, creativity and the business in general.

Sustainable Development Goals

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Water and Waste

Oct 23, 2023 9:50 AM ET

Guided by our Global Water Policy and global EHS management system, we work to advance responsible water stewardship in our operations and support communities’ access to clean water and sanitation.

Education

Verizon and Discovery Education Present New Virtual Field Trip Exploring Extended Reality

Oct 23, 2023 9:35 AM ET

Discovery Education and Verizon today announced a new virtual experience – Bridge to the Future: A Virtual Field Trip into Extended Reality – showing students in grades 6-12 the possibilities of the immersive world.

Energy

Entergy New Orleans Selected for $55 Million Federal Grant From Department of Energy

Oct 23, 2023 9:20 AM ET

The United States Department of Energy today announced their selection of Entergy New Orleans to receive matching funds totaling nearly $55 million through the DOE’s “Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships” program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Ranks Among Top SBA Lenders in Country

Oct 23, 2023 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank announced it ranked among the top 15 lenders in the country for unit volumes for the Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 Fiscal Year for both the SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 lending programs. During SBA’s FY 2023, KeyBank extended 918 loans for a total of $229 million.

Health & Healthcare

What Do Health and Safety Ratings Mean for Sports and Entertainment? Crypto.com Arena Helps Us Find Out

Oct 23, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Since it opened nearly a quarter century ago, AEG’s Crypto.com Arena has been one of world’s leading multi-purpose indoor venues for sports and entertainment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco’s Digital Impact Office Powers Digital Inclusion Across the Globe

Oct 23, 2023 8:45 AM ET

I grew up in a small town. My mom worked as an assistant for the city administrator. When our phone would ring, I heard my mom responding to the needs of the community—real people were on the other end of the line. She listened.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Donating Your Skills During the Holiday Season

Oct 23, 2023 8:00 AM ET

Make a difference during the holiday season by donating your professional skills and experience to under-resourced nonprofits. Learn how at Taproot's free Pro Bono Week webinar on October 26.

Sustainable Development Goals

Just Launched: The UN Global Compact Network UK SDG Playbook for SMEs

Oct 23, 2023 8:00 AM ET

The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the SDG Playbook for SMEs, the go-to guide for smaller companies to unlock the competitive advantages of embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Education

Educating Everyone: The Power of Storytelling To Build a Net-Zero Future

Oct 23, 2023 7:30 AM ET

Trane Technologies is promoting and enabling sustainability by investing in education and community support and empowering individuals for a net-zero future.

Environment

New Data Sharpens Arbor Day Foundation’s Urban Tree Planting Efforts

Oct 23, 2023 7:00 AM ET

A recent update from NatureQuant includes new data that will help the Arbor Day Foundation identify neighborhoods most in need of trees.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Discusses “Actions to the Sustainability Journey” at Fashion Summit Hong Kong

Oct 23, 2023 4:00 AM ET

SAC executives Jeremy Lardeau, Vice President Higg Index, and Joyce Tsoi, Director, Collective Action Programs, APAC, presented at Fashion Summit (HK), in support of the 2024 theme: “Actions to the Sustainability Journey.”

Education

New Discovery Education and Comcast Study Highlights Opportunity for United States Schools to Help Students Overcome Digital Divide

Oct 20, 2023 3:45 PM ET

Discovery Education, worldwide edtech leader, and Comcast released a new study showing that U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed Internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Events, Media & Communications

Bacardi Shake Your Future Graduate Makes History As First Female Winner of Taste of Bermuda Cocktail Competition

Oct 20, 2023 3:45 PM ET

Bacardi Limited continues to change lives and help build the next generation of bartenders through its Shake Your Future program. In Bermuda, where the program launched earlier this year, the program has led to the win of the latest Taste of Bermuda Cocktail Competition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Teams Up With New Directions Repair Affair To Make Positive Impact for Russell Homeowners

Oct 20, 2023 2:50 PM ET

Fifth Third is proud to team up with New Directions Repair Affair program by funding free home renovations for elderly and disabled low-income homeowners in West Louisville’s Russell neighborhood.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Inspired To Serve: El Paso Refinery Employees Fight Food Insecurity

Oct 20, 2023 2:45 PM ET

Products Control Manager Greg Boyer describes fellow employees at Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery as “inspired” by the refinery’s long track record of giving, adding that volunteering is never about “checking a box.”

Latest Campaigns

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...
Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
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...
License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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...
Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Drawdown Georgia

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