Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Power to the People: Tokyo 2020 Set to Replicate the Legacy of 1964

Sep 7, 2021 10:05 AM ET

The Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 hold a special place in the hearts of millions of Japanese people. Despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games, a myriad of initiatives have been undertaken to ensure the city’s second staging of the world’s greatest sporting event has just as profound an impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leaf Global FinTech: Meet the Team Pushing Past Barriers To Virtual Banking

Sep 7, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Users can store, send, receive, and access their money securely without having to worry about accruing banking fees during their travels. Multiple currency transactions are also available through Leaf Global Fintech.

Energy

As Asia Decarbonizes, the Region's Coal Asset Owners Must Plan Ahead

Sep 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

As nations across the globe attempt to mitigate climate change, asset owners in coal power will need to take action to prevent stranded assets. In Asia, demand for electricity continues to increase against a backdrop of growing pressure to decarbonize.

Research, Reports & Publications

Empowering the Digital Future: NortonLifeLock Releases 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Sep 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“Today’s consumer expects and deserves a partner they can trust to do the right thing and a Company that embraces Corporate Responsibility."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Supports the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the International Human Trafficking Institute - IHTI

Sep 7, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific respects human dignity and works to help all people reach their potential.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding Subsistence Value

Sep 7, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Our understanding of value creation in society, especially by business, must begin by understanding subsistence value. This is the first in the Evolution of Value article series by Prof. dr Wayne Visser

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $800,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Sep 7, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced $800,000 in grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) for the 2021-22 academic year.

Health & Healthcare

One-Third of Employers and Employees Agree Health Care is the Workplace Benefit That Needs the Most Improvement

Sep 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The coronavirus pandemic has compelled Americans to reassess virtually every aspect of their pre-pandemic lives, including employer-provided health care benefits.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Maximizing Efficiency With Gildan's Unique Business Model

Sep 6, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Gildan is no stranger to the nuances and complexities of clothes manufacturing.

Environment

CNH Industrial México Launches Employee Garden Project

Sep 3, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro recently launched an employee garden project. The CNH de México team was looking at ways to bring employees together and promote environmental awareness and sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Veterans Code Their Way to New Careers

Sep 3, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Comcast partners with MCA to create Veterans Code to deliver coding training and certification for veterans. This program is an 11-month course that provides veterans and military spouses the skills needed to succeed in the technology industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Brands Give Employees Time Off to Focus on Mental Health

Sep 3, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Today we examine brands that are giving employees a full work week off to focus on their mental health and tackle burnout.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform - The World's First 5G- And AI-Enabled Drone Platform

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The demand for drone response to natural disasters and emergencies is growing rapidly, and cutting-edge camera features combined with AI and 5G make the Qualcomm Flight ideal for addressing public safety threats in new, effective ways.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter from Northern Trust's Connie L. Lindsey and Michael O'Grady

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and City of El Segundo Celebrate Completion of Roller Hockey Rink

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings and the City of El Segundo recently celebrated the completion of the city’s roller hockey rink renovation project, made possible through the LA Kings support and $75,000 donation

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring Everyday Humanitarians

Sep 3, 2021 11:40 AM ET

In honor of World Humanitarian Day, FedEx asked the humanitarian relief agencies we work with year-round to send stories about one of their aid workers so we could honor them by spotlighting their work.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mondelēz International Prices Inaugural Green Bond Offering

Sep 3, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Mondelēz International intends to allocate the net proceeds from the offering to eligible projects that further the company’s commitment to more sustainably sourced ingredients, reducing waste in packaging, and tackling climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5G Is Putting a Whole New Woodstock on the Map - T-Mobile Crowns Hometown Techover Winner

Sep 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

T-Mobile names Woodstock, IL as the inaugural T-Mobile Hometown Techover winner, scoring a $3 million technology upgrade including a $200,000 grant, 5G network enhancements, a free concert featuring Florida Georgia Line … and so much more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Companies Step Up to Support U.S. Students Returning to School

Sep 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

It could take years to fully understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. students and schools. But educators and experts already know that as schools reopen, families and educators are still in the throes of financial uncertainty and academic struggles, and the needs are extensive.

Innovation & Technology

Worldwide Olympic Partners Helping to Make Tokyo 2020 Most Innovative Olympic Games Ever

Sep 3, 2021 10:40 AM ET

The Olympic Games have always been a catalyst and showcase for innovation, and when Tokyo last hosted the event, in 1964, it saw satellites used to relay live pictures to a global audience for the first time, as well as the debuts of close-pickup microphones and slow-motion replays.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar Overview: From Resilience to Opportunity: 2021 Barometer Report Shows Supply Chain Sustainability Pays Off Through the Crisis and Beyond

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Procurement and sustainability teams alike are groping for guidance on how they can rebuild more resilient supply chains in the wake of a calamitous year. This presents an opportune time to review, compare, and improve strategies and practices.

Environment

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle® “Renew the Forest” Partnership to Plant 60,000+ Trees and Donate 20 Benches Made from Recycled Hair Care Packaging to Nature Preserves Maintained by The Nature Conservancy

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle announce the installment of 20 benches made from recycled hair care packaging, in three nature preserves maintained by The Nature Conservancy and the planting of over 60,000 trees throughout the United States.

Environment

Rebecca Leber: Breaking Down Biden's Climate Plan

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The infrastructure bill currently being negotiated in Congress includes some important climate-related allocations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Ida

Sep 3, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Industry Briefing: Climate Reporting Prototype Standard With CDSB, VRF, CDP & GRI

Sep 3, 2021 5:00 AM ET

The path to a sustainable future is through the alignment of standards to a global system, which harnesses the unique power of the capital markets to change our global trajectory.