Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Nonprofits Have a Greater Impact on Their Mission

VMware created Good Gigs Projects which strengthens nonprofit tech capacity through what VMware calls “Tech Pro Bono Service Learning” which helped the Malala Fund team create more efficiencies around day-to-day operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Human Capital Management: Holistically Bringing Together Human Rights, DEI, and Health and Safety

With the recent launch of Gildan’s Next Generation ESG strategy and future targets, we wanted to sit down with a member of Gildan’s leadership team on one of the Company's most important areas of focus – respect for people.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Inclusive Entrepreneurship

We’re on a mission to make opportunity more inclusive for all. As we continue to catalyze a new wave of inclusive entrepreneurship, we aim to change the way people around the world work and live for the better.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Journey Home: Victor Contreras and Kohler PROUD

Victor Contreras emigrated to the U.S. to live an authentic life. Here, he discovered Kohler PROUD, our LGBTQ business resource group, and the community he had been seeking. This is his story.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Protecting Our Customers and Data With Cybersecurity

At Aflac, safeguarding the information collected on behalf of the individuals and businesses we serve is of crucial importance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Is the Energy Transition Transforming How We Work?

Employees across the board are seeking autonomy—that is, the ability to decide how they work. At Eaton, we know there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to these needs; what each person sees as work/life effectiveness can vary tremendously.

Innovation & Technology

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How JJ Cummings Protects People in Ukraine From Cyberthreats

Cisco understands that the risks inherent in digital transformation must be constantly managed. As the war continues in Ukraine, Cisco is applying its core competency in security and privacy to the situation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Los Angeles Nature Trail Gets Some Love

Herbalife Nutrition employees’ volunteer, #NourishingPeopleAndPlanet, by cleaning up the Zev Yaroslavsky L.A. River Greenway Trail.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Kentucky Hosts Block Party in Russell

Fifth Third Bank Kentucky hosted a Summer Kick-off Block Party with Park DuValle Community Health Center & the American Heart Association in Russell, a community supported through its $180 million Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program.

Innovation & Technology

Koch Invests: NeuraLight Pioneers Pocket-Sized Neurological Diagnosis Tool

Koch Disruptive Technologies is leading a $25 million Series A funding round in NeuraLight, an AI-driven company developing objective and sensitive biomarkers for neurological disorders, including ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and

Diversity & Inclusion

Pampers and Allyson Felix Announce $250K Commitment to Help Drive Systemic Change for Black Moms

Pampers believes that every parent deserves to experience the full joy of pregnancy, which is why the brand is committing $250,000 over the next 12 months to help change the systemic issues that prevent Black moms from receiving equitable care.

Environment

Duke Energy Florida Recognized as a 'Tree Line USA' Utility for 16th Consecutive Year; More Than 10,900 Free Trees Given Away Since 2017

The Tree Line USA Program demonstrates how trees and utilities can coexist for the benefit of communities and citizens by highlighting best management practices in public and private utility arboriculture.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Institute Releases Latest Insights on Food Innovation and Related Investment Opportunities

The Franklin Templeton Institute released its latest insights paper, “Food innovation: Investing to feed our future,”

Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife Supporting UNCF and HBCUs for More than 75 years

MetLife and MetLife Foundation have partnered with UNCF since 1946 and helped finance the education of thousands of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DraftKings and BetBlocker Announce Intercontinental Collaboration in Responsible Gaming to Expand Awareness of, and Access to, Safer Play Technology

DraftKings Inc. and BetBlocker have announced their collaboration to advance awareness of, and access to, BetBlocker’s acclaimed software to set restrictions on their gaming activities across all of their devices at no cost to them.

Energy

Fleet Electrification: New Black & Veatch eBook Outlines Transition to Sustainable Electric Vehicle Fleets

With transportation emitting the most greenhouse gases of any economic sector in the United States, businesses, utilities and governments are retooling their delivery and transportation practices as they work toward their sustainability goals.

Energy

Chemours Explores Capacity Investments To Advance Support of the Hydrogen Economy

The Chemours Company announced it is investigating capacity investments to support its growing Hydrogen Economy business. This increased capacity in ionomers would support the demand growth within water electrolysis and fuel cell technology.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Social Responsibility Survey Reveals C-Suite Expectations of CSR Rising but Resourcing Lags

Results from 3rd annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Insights survey highlights that CSR teams do not have the staff and budget to meet the rising demands and expectations of corporate stakeholders and leadership.

Research, Reports & Publications

DuPont Sustainability Report: Our Strategy

At DuPont, science and engineering are the foundation of our company and innovation is core to our business and sustainability strategy to create long-term value for our customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Battle for Every Day: Mindfulness Versus Complacency

While observance days are valuable in creating awareness, it is the day-to-day constancy that feeds and sustains a safety culture. But with consistency can also come complacency, and that is a daily battle for each of us.

Education

Safety Training by the Busload at Tri Town Safety Village

Indiana students learn firsthand safety training on the ultimate field trip

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB Celebrates Pride Month With Their Out+Allies Employee Resource Group

CRB is celebrating Pride Month this month with our Out+Allies employee resource group - a few members pictured here.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why (and How) You Should Act on Product Sustainability

Product sustainability is an issue that carries opportunity – and increasing financial risk – for modern organizations. One of the services available to companies seeking a proactive sustainability solution is a product life cycle assessment.

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Publishes 2022 Global Entrepreneurship Report

What do an El Salvadoran woman owner of an architectural firm, a Memphis man who has become the “chocolatier to the stars” and high school students creating their own business in Africa have in common?

Environment

Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund Now Accepting Applications in Celebration of World Environment Day

In the lead up to World Environment Day, Scotiabank is announcing that from now until July 14th, Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund is accepting funding applications from think tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize the economy.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  5. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  6. 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...
  7. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  8. Nasdaq Pulse Reports and Surveys
    Nasdaq believes it is critical to keep our pulse on the evolving needs of corporates across the globe, as we continuously advance our value...
  9. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  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. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...