Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Diving Deep for Vital Marine Carbon Sequestration Research

Friends of RGV Reef, a Texas non-profit, announced it’s launching a new marine study to determine the carbon sequestration potential of the reef, located 13 miles northeast of South Padre Island’s jetties in the Gulf of Mexico.

Environment

With Over Half the U.S. in Drought, Water Conservation Tips for Summer 2022

As warm weather activities heat up, it may be tempting to leave the water running to keep yourself and your lawn cool.

Environment

Setting the Benchmark for Sustainable Agriculture

Organic farming is both good for the environment and can generate attractive returns.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Using Black & Veatch Expertise, Water and Wastewater Projects in Atlanta, South Carolina Grab Top Honors From Construction Group

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, announces that two water-related projects in which it played key roles have been awarded “project of the year” honors from the Underground Construction Association (UCA).

Environment

New Carbon Transparency Partnership Provides Forum for Stakeholders To Address Lack of Scope 3 Emissions Transparency

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the Carbon Transparency Partnership, bringing together stakeholders from across value chains and industries and rallying and coordinating leading industry-focused initiatives

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is woven into the fabric of GoDaddy. We also want our workforce to reflect and embrace the diversity of our customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum China Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Yum China Holdings, Inc. issued its fifth annual sustainability report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Increasing DEI Development Opportunities

Our goal is to build and sustain a physically and psychologically safe culture of excellence, equity and inclusion across the entire Edison International organization.

Environment

The Champion of Textile Sustainability

Ray C. Anderson’s legacy as a champion of textile sustainability continues to have value today. Michael Quante interviews John A. Lanier, about Ray's legacy today and how it has unfolded through the Ray C. Anderson Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center Celebrate First Closed Loan in Program to Expand Access to Home Loans for Single-family Properties Throughout Toledo

This week KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center celebrated the first loan closed under a new program aimed at making financing single-family homes easier and more affordable for low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the city of Toledo.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Green Team Network: Protecting Our Planet Starts With Us

At Cisco, employees are encouraged to give back to their global and local communities through our Time2Give initiative. Who doesn’t love working for a company that gives their employees time and space to follow their passion?

Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard Celebrates Pride Month With Your True Self Is Priceless Campaign

This Pride month, Mastercard® is proud to continue its longstanding support of the LGBTQIA+ community through Your True Self is Priceless, a campaign designed to celebrate the power that comes from embracing and living as your authentic self.

Environment

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches New Carbon Solutions Hub to Help Industry Understand the Pathway to Net Zero

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today launched its Carbon Solutions Hub (the Hub), a new knowledge repository built in collaboration with Accenture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was named one of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount for the sixth consecutive year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Improve Your ESG Performance

Does your business have an #ESG program? How do you improve your ESG rating, score and overall performance? In this episode of The Social Impact Show, we chat with Stewart Rassier and Janna Irons from thinkPARALLAX and explore five key areas

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride This Month - and Every Month

Medtronic is creating a culture of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community.

Green Infrastructure

Electrification of Airports From Landside to Airside

Emerging transportation technologies are shaping the next generation of air and ground transportation, which will transform operating conditions at airports and significantly help to reduce environmental footprints.

Environment

Zero Waste to Landfill: What Is It and How To Get Started

These days, there’s a lot of incentive for businesses to operate in an eco-friendly and sustainable way. It really is a win-win: your business stays aligned with changing regulations, your reputation is strengthened, and your bottom line is improved.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Planting Trees in Greece for FedEx Cares

Last summer, devastating wildfires left parts of Greece treeless and blackened. On April 18 a team of 80 FedEx colleagues, friends and families volunteered to plant 400 trees in Athens.

Research, Reports & Publications

5 Things to Know About Our Newly-Released Sustainability Report

The 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report details Chevron’s efforts accelerating a lower carbon future. Such efforts range from water efficiency in targeted regions to promoting racial equality in the United States.

Environment

Investing in Decarbonization

We are committed to helping achieve a low-carbon future, both in our operations and by helping customers reach climate goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Consumer Goods CEOs Highlight Five Urgent Actions Needed To Reach 2030 SDG Deadline

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the EY organisation have today published a new report bringing together opinions from 13 consumer industry leaders that outlines the urgent priorities the sector must act upon to help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 deadline.

Environment

The Bowery Presents Collaborates With Planet Reimagined on a Video Encouraging Fans To Take the Train When Attending Shows at Forest Hills Stadium

AEG Presents’ partner The Bowery Presents collaborated with Planet Reimagined to create a social media video highlighting the eco benefits and ease of using public transportation when attending concerts at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Implementing a Robust Investigation Process

Nokia has a vibrant speak-up culture and robust process for investigating concerns raised to our Ethics Helpline.

Education

THE PICTURE: Koch Employees Start Nonprofit to Help Student Entrepreneurs

As another school year ends, many high school and college students will transition to summer jobs. Student Startup, a nonprofit organization in Wichita, Kansas, is preparing young scholars to launch their own businesses.

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. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  5. CARE News & Stories
    CARE News & Stories is where to find out what's happening around the world through vibrant, engaging stories that put humanity at the center. 👉 https...
  6. Nasdaq Awards & Recognition
    At Nasdaq, we are proud that our continued commitment to advancing our ESG objectives and initiatives has earned us recognition from leading ESG...
  7. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  8. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  9. 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...
  10. Principal Financial Group: Financial Inclusion
    Helping individuals and businesses gain access to useful financial products and services to meet their needs—from savings, credit, and insurance to...
  11. 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...
  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  14. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  15. Performance
    Prioritizing ethics, economic contribution, operational excellence, integrity, and accountability in all we do.