Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your Esg Mutual Fund or ETF Really “Green” – More Disclosure May Be Coming

What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors?

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Sets $100 Billion Environmental and Social Finance Target Through 2030

Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Ahead or on Pace to Meet Many of Its Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases 2021 Sustainability Report and 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Affordable Housing. Stronger Communities. Regions Foundation Announces Major Investment Benefiting Southeastern Cities

The Regions Foundation formally announced a $5 million Mission Related Investment in Center Creek Capital Group, an organization that is actively addressing affordable housing needs across the Southeast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Bacardi's Jessica Merz shares how the company is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires her to advance environmental sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover the Six Steps of Integrated Value Management

Here's how organisations can integrate thriving into their organisations, through the six elements of integrated value management (IVM): rethinking patterns, re-aligning partners, renewing principles, redefining purpose, reassessing performance & redesigning portfolios

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cisco Foundation Sparks Innovation by Investing in Promising Solutions to Climate Change

It is obvious that we, as a society, must do more to reverse the effects of climate change, as well as the related impact of human activities, which are out of balance with what our ecosystems can bear.

Environment

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: An Invitation To Be Curious, Learn and Adapt

To think of the sheer volume of how many people now integrate some kind of nature-inspired and interconnected design thinking process is awe-inspiring.

Diversity & Inclusion

Radiating Pride With GDUnited, a GoDaddy Employee Resource Group

As we close out celebrations of June Pride Month in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and recognize the impact LGBTQIA+ people have had on the world, GoDaddy is proud to be an ally and support initiatives year-round dedicated to making opportunities equal and inclusive.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Challenges and Opportunities in ESG Reporting

Today we're chatting about the Workiva ESG Reporting Global Insights 2022 report that was just released.

Environment

How One VTeamer Leads the Way in Saving America's Rivers

On most days, Dan Zipper goes out with his dogs, running trails or walking along the Bill Branch stream near his home in the Baltimore area.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Organic Certification Program Approves SCS Global Services as Certification Body

SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has been approved by the Regenerative Organic Alliance as an authorized certification body to the Regenerative Organic Certification Standard.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Every plate of food is the center of a story.

It’s at the center of our dinner tables: an essential human experience where we connect with our friends and family.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GP Recognized for Conservation Efforts

Georgia Pacific’s Diboll Lumber and Diboll Particleboard have been recognized for their efforts to help conserve energy following one the region’s most severe winter storms in February 2021.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein on Responsible Lending: The Myth of the Perfect Investment

If building a sustainable bond portfolio sounds tidy and straightforward, it isn’t. The auto industry illustrates the difficulty of finding a perfectly sustainable private sector investment.

Environment

Griffith Foods | Alternative Protein Industry Report

Griffith Foods is taking a NOW, NEXT, and FUTURE approach to the constantly evolving world of alternative protein to identify what’s on the horizon.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a Triple Minority, Shae Finally Feels Seen at Boston Scientific

Shae Wilson grew up in a military family, bouncing around from California to Japan, and then to North Carolina where her family finally settled and put down roots.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WEConnect International Named Merck a 2022 Platinum Top Global Supplier, Diversity & Inclusion Champion

We are thrilled to announce that WEConnect International has named us a 2022 Platinum Top Global Supplier, Diversity & Inclusion Champion!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gilead Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Conversations on Purpose Continues With Episodes Focused on Stakeholders

Purpose is the new frontier for performance and competitive advantage in today's ever-changing and ever-challenging business landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're Proud, We're Together, We're Tapestry

Check out our Tapestry and brand teams – Coach, kate spade new york, and Stuart Weitzman – this past weekend at the NYC Pride parade, complete with a double-decker bus!

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. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  3. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  7. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. 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...
  11. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  12. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...