Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Works To Expand Entrepreneurship in Senegal

Sep 20, 2023 9:10 AM ET

We are bringing economic benefits of wireless connectivity to entrepreneurial ventures around the world by encouraging solutions that promote capacity building, scalability and longevity with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank’s Key4Women, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC Announce Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest Finalists

Sep 20, 2023 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC today announced 10 finalists have been selected to compete in a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in Oregon and SW Washington.

Education

Sparking Curiosity Across the U.S. With MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube

Sep 20, 2023 9:00 AM ET

The Curiosity Cube, a 22x10-foot shipping container turned mobile science lab from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has spent the summer traveling the country to share STEM education with students and their communities.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins ZDHC South Asia Conference Discussion on Collaboration to Accelerate Sustainable Chemical Management

Sep 20, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

As Mass Timber Grows in Popularity, the Industry Takes Note

Sep 20, 2023 8:15 AM ET

At Georgia-Pacific, we believe the potential for mass timber and Southern Yellow Pine in Georgia are exponential. We view mass timber as “the sexy calling card” of building with wood.

Energy

Baker Hughes To Power 7 Italian Sites With Renewable Energy Provided by Shell Energy Italia

Sep 20, 2023 8:05 AM ET

Baker Hughes announced a new agreement with Shell Energy Italia – eight-year power purchase agreement will help to achieve a reduction of 6.8 Kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, in line with the EU’s long-term climate action 2050 strategy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco: Transforming Sustainable Food Systems Through Transparency and Digital Inclusion

Sep 20, 2023 7:55 AM ET

New research by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization shows that the world’s nearly 500 million smallholder farmers produce around one third of the world’s food supply.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global Innovators Shaping the Future, United

Sep 19, 2023 9:00 PM ET

Announcing the winners of the GBCHealth 2023 future united awards - Blackfrog Technologies (Provocateur Award), EOS International (Multiplier Award), Neotree (Collaborator Award), Maisha Meds (Lodestar Award) and OpenBiome (Futurist Award).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Achieves A “Three-Peat” With Global ESG Award From Capital Finance International

Sep 19, 2023 6:30 PM ET

Prestigious CFI.co Award recognizes AccountAbility for delivering practical and relevant solutions that advance the business performance of its clients with objective ESG counsel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Announces Winners of Its 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards

Sep 19, 2023 6:20 PM ET

Every year, Duke Energy recognizes suppliers who have distinguished themselves by driving safe work practices, local economic impact, supplier diversity, and environmental stewardship.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland: Ongoing Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability

Sep 19, 2023 4:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, understands the importance of technology, artificial intelligence, and connectivity in the field. At the start of 2023, the CR.790 Intellisense combine and the T6.180 Methane Power tractor were presented.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Gustavo Cavini, Plant Leader, Rio Claro, Brazil

Sep 19, 2023 3:30 PM ET

Throughout his career, Gustavo Cavini has taken an active role in promoting safety wherever he works. Previously, he has worked as a safety manager, where he became very familiar with safety laws and regulations in his region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Raises Awareness During Safety Day 2023

Sep 19, 2023 3:15 PM ET

On September 6th, Covia held our annual Safety Day at all our locations, which is designed to raise awareness among our team members about critical safety and health issues.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies' Team in Homer, Alaska Conducts Annual Highway Cleanup

Sep 19, 2023 3:00 PM ET

The Albertsons Companies' team in Homer, Alaska is committed to bettering their community.

Research, Reports & Publications

We Asked Americans What They Think About the Term "ESG." Their Answers Were Eye-Opening

Sep 19, 2023 1:55 PM ET

The term ESG is fine, according to a recent poll of 1,000 Americans. Despite continued polarization related to the acronym, which stands for environmental, social and governance, the majority of Americans believe it’s the best way to describe a company’s approach to improve.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Advancing a Circular Economy at Dow

Sep 19, 2023 1:50 PM ET

At Dow, we are committed to turning the tide on plastic waste and meeting customers’ increasing demands for more sustainable and circular products through our materials science expertise and our investments in circular innovations and partnerships.

Diversity & Inclusion

Period Poverty Becoming a Problem of the Past in British Columbia

Sep 19, 2023 1:50 PM ET

Choosing between menstrual products or being able to put food on the table, unfortunately, is a financial decision many are faced with.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Our People and Perspectives at Henkel

Sep 19, 2023 1:40 PM ET

As pioneers at heart for the good of generations, our people and their contributions to fostering an inclusive environment at Henkel are paving the way for a more equitable workplace and society.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finance and Data Analysts Can Become Key Enablers for a Sustainable Future – Here’s How

Sep 19, 2023 1:35 PM ET

We can expedite climate action by harnessing the expertise of finance professionals and data analysts alongside enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic LABS Unveils Commitment To Scale Tech-Enabled Healthcare at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting

Sep 19, 2023 1:20 PM ET

The commitment expands on LABS track record of cutting-edge innovation in digital health and provides a unique opportunity to leverage the power of cross-sector collaboration to accelerate scale.

Diversity & Inclusion

TODOS Inspires, Engages and Promotes Cintas’ Hispanic and Latin Communities

Sep 19, 2023 1:00 PM ET

Cintas embraces and supports its Hispanic and Latin communities in part through TODOS, the company’s award-winning and innovative Partner Business Resource Group (PBRG) that works to foster an environment of inclusivity throughout the company while removing barriers

Social Impact & Volunteering

Inspiring Conservation: Engaging FedEx Team Members To Protect the Environment in Their Hometowns

Sep 19, 2023 12:30 PM ET

For the past three years, FedEx has provided support to Rewilding Europe, a nonprofit creating a nature recovery area in Scotland’s Affric Highlands.

Sustainable Development Goals

Field to Market Announces Updates to Its Climate Commitments Hub, Showcasing Growth in Climate Action Across the Agriculture Value Chain

Sep 19, 2023 12:30 PM ET

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ announced the annual update to its Climate Commitments Hub, which highlights targeted and aspirational commitments made by its members.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Registry Unveils 2022 .gay Impact Report, Celebrating Three Years of LGBTQIA+ Empowerment

Sep 19, 2023 12:05 PM ET

Today, .gay - the top-level domain welcomed by GoDaddy Registry into its portfolio earlier in 2023 - unveiled its third annual Impact Report. The report shines a spotlight on the domain extension's innovative community-driven initiatives and pioneering efforts.

Sustainable Development Goals

The SBTi Approves Antea Group’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target

Sep 19, 2023 12:00 PM ET

Antea Group USA is proud to announce that our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with levels required to meet the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.