Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

“STAND UP FOR UKRAINE” - Global Social Media Rally Aims to Drive Billions for Refugee Relief at Pledging Summit Hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on April 9

Mar 28, 2022 1:20 PM ET

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the “Stand Up for Ukraine” pledging summit to help mobilize funding to support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Food Safety Initiative Steering Committee Meets to Share Progress in Advancing Food Safety Best Practice

Mar 28, 2022 1:15 PM ET

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) will today conclude a three-day Steering Committee meeting examining the organisation’s progress over the last year as a Coalition of Action of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).

Green Infrastructure

Celebrating Safe and Sustainable Mobility

Mar 28, 2022 1:00 PM ET

On World NGO Day, FedEx celebrates the work of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) and their network of NGOs around the globe to make roads and cities safer and more sustainable for everyone.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Manufacturing Career Opportunities in Illinois' Trade Hub

Mar 28, 2022 12:50 PM ET

This year, Enbridge gave $5,000 to IVCC’s welding program as part of our commitment to the communities near our operations. The funding generates five separate scholarships for students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WSP USA Lends a Powerful Hand to Midwest Tornado Recovery Efforts

Mar 28, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Since 2015, when WSP and USACE entered into an agreement for on-call emergency management services, WSP has responded to more than 37 disaster requests, including areas hit by hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires.

Diversity & Inclusion

Strategies to Support Women's Professional Growth in Tech

Mar 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Leslie Camino is senior director of corporate leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Keysight Technologies

Education

World Leaders Need to Commit to Improving Nutrition Education to Deliver a Brighter Future

Mar 28, 2022 10:35 AM ET

Reliable access to affordable, nutritious food is something many of us take for granted. But for more than two decades, the dark reality of food insecurity has spread to every corner of the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Del Monte Foods Is Creating a More Sustainable and Transparent Food Chain

Mar 28, 2022 10:30 AM ET

By working with its network of growers and the Stewardship Index of Specialty Crops (SISC), Del Monte Foods, Inc. is cultivating a culture of transparency to provide greater insight into the care, sustainable farming practices, and rigorous quality control that go into its products — from farm to table.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Announces Additional $1 Million to Support Students at HBCUs

Mar 28, 2022 10:15 AM ET

MetLife Foundation is providing an additional $1 million to the UNCF to help finance scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Research, Reports & Publications

Electrolux Reports 78% Reduction of Greenhouse Emissions in Operations - Four Years Ahead of Plan

Mar 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET

By the end of 2021, Electrolux had reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect in operations) by 78% compared to 2015.

Education

Trane Technologies Joins Forces With European Schoolnet to Build Students' STEM Skills

Mar 28, 2022 4:30 AM ET

Trane Technologies today announced it will join forces with European Schoolnet through their industry initiative, STEM Alliance, to promote access to STEM education and careers among underrepresented students in Europe.

Energy

Entergy Completes $100M Improvement Project in North Louisiana

Mar 26, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Entergy Louisiana recently completed a $100 million project across Ouachita Parish that positioned the region for economic growth and increased the resilience and reliability of the electric system in north Louisiana.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Sports Tech: G4's Mikaela Handler Shares Her Journey

Mar 25, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Women make up 50% of the U.S. labor force, sports fans, and athletes – and yet the representation of women working in sports tech is a small fraction of that.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CooperCompanies: A Purpose-Driven, Dynamic Team

Mar 25, 2022 4:50 PM ET

Working at Cooper means being part of a purpose-driven, dynamic team that cares about making the world a better place.

Diversity & Inclusion

Enbridge Lands on Globe and Mail's Prestigious Women Lead Here List

Mar 25, 2022 4:10 PM ET

Making the list of 72 companies for the first time is a significant achievement for Enbridge, after we set workforce diversity targets as part of our company-wide ESG goals announcement—and have made steady progress ever since.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Mission of Mentorship

Mar 25, 2022 3:35 PM ET

“My goal as a leader and mentor in the pilot space is to show young women of color that they can be their authentic selves and do this job well.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PSEG Employee Shares His Story on U.S. National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Mar 25, 2022 3:10 PM ET

As humans, we take the awareness of others for granted. We expect people to see us — our unique selves, our value as individuals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Careers in Focus: Marathon Petroleum Helps High School Students Envision Professional Futures

Mar 25, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is enhancing career opportunities in El Paso and the West Texas region through a $274,000 grant that opens a clear path for high school students to enter the skilled trades.

Environment

Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

Mar 25, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Angela Baker, Qualcomm’s Chief Sustainability Officer, discusses our commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2040, why the Company has made this a priority, and the roadmap to achieve our goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods Supports International Women's Day

Mar 25, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Happy International Women's Day! IWD each year marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity, which we at Griffith Foods have made a global commitment to achieving.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Turning Compassion Into Action When Help Can't Wait

Mar 25, 2022 12:50 PM ET

When help can’t wait, Red Cross volunteers, generous financial and blood donors, community partners and those trained in vital health and safety skills step up to ensure people in need receive relief and care.

Diversity & Inclusion

MetLife Announces 2030 DEI Commitments

Mar 25, 2022 12:40 PM ET

Environment

Why Climate Change Can't Knock Our Lights Out

Mar 25, 2022 11:50 AM ET

At South by Southwest (SXSW) 2022, Nicola Acutt, vice president of ESG at VMware, discussed the partnership between the City of Palo Alto and VMware on a prototype that will test the potential of microgrids.

Sustainable Development Goals

Arizona Women Entrepreneurs Grow Their Businesses With Support of Freeport-McMoRan's DreamBuilder Program

Mar 25, 2022 11:45 AM ET

DreamBuilder is a free online entrepreneurship training program developed for women who want to start or grow their own small business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler Sustainability's Rising Star

Mar 25, 2022 11:30 AM ET

As our new Senior Manager of Global Product Sustainability, Ashley Fahey is dedicated to furthering Kohler’s work within sustainable innovation.