Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity's Annual and Sustainability Report 2019: Strategically Driving Efficiency

Sep 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Essity works continually to improve efficiency by increasing productivity, reducing material, energy and logistics costs and minimizing waste

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NEXT Coalition chooses first pilot efforts in 'Construction Safety Challenge'

Sep 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

NEXT Coalition adds new partner firms in 'Construction Safety Challenge' to combat COVID-19 on work sites.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Metrics Debate Must Include Multi-Stakeholder Input

Sep 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

GRI has cautiously welcomed a report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) that identifies sustainability metrics that members of the International Business Council (IBC) should disclose, while highlighting that it does not go far enough.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Infographic | Drone Deliveries Take Flight

Sep 29, 2020 8:50 AM ET

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

TD Bank Group Issues First-Ever Sustainability Bond to Support Environmental and Social Initiatives

Sep 29, 2020 7:05 AM ET

Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank closed a three-year US$500 million sustainability bond maturing on September 28, 2023. The issue marks TD's inaugural sustainability bond and the first to be issued under the Bank's Sustainable Bonds Framework.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Le Groupe Banque TD émet la toute première obligation durable pour soutenir les initiatives environnementales et sociales

Sep 29, 2020 7:05 AM ET

La Banque Toronto-Dominion a conclu aujourd’hui l’émission d’une obligation durable de trois ans de 500 M$ US arrivant à échéance le 28 septembre 2023.

Events, Media & Communications

A Curated Net Impact Experience at SOCAP 2020

Sep 29, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Join Net Impact on October 19, 2020 as we continue to Reimagine Capitalism in our exclusive day of curated content, networking, and connection opportunities for and with the Net Impact Community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates Inclusion and Diversity in Multiple Regions Around the World for Global Inclusion Week

Sep 28, 2020 6:00 PM ET

For the second year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation in North America celebrated Global Inclusion Week (GIW) with a variety of speakers and sessions designed to engage employees and teach them about the importance and benefits of Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Partners With Sunshine on a Ranney Day To Provide Light To Local Families With Dream Home Makeovers

Sep 28, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Mohawk is partnering once again with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that renovates homes for children with special needs, to provide light and greater independence for two deserving children.

Education

CNH Industrial Helping Teachers and Students in Need

Sep 28, 2020 5:00 PM ET

As kids across the United States head back to learning, CNH Industrial has successfully hosted its first virtual school supply drive to help students and teachers in need.

Innovation & Technology

Johnson & Johnson Initiates Pivotal Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Janssen's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

Sep 28, 2020 4:35 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) recently announced the launch of its large-scale, pivotal, multi-country Phase 3 trial (ENSEMBLE) for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, JNJ-78436735, being developed by its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

Sustainable Development Goals

Test Your ESG Knowledge with the Schneider Electric Sustainability Quiz

Sep 28, 2020 4:05 PM ET

Schneider Electric works to grow its business - and customers' business - in a more sustainable way. Ready to test your climate and SDG knowledge?

Energy

Diode Ventures Sells Fort Bend, Texas Solar Photovoltaic Project to Global Renewables Leader ACCIONA

Sep 28, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Diode Ventures, a Black & Veatch company, announces that renewable energy leader ACCIONA has acquired a solar PV project in Texas

Responsible Production & Consumption

Small Farms, Big Impact: How We're Building Thriving Communities Around the World Together

Sep 28, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Recognized in Top 20 of 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers

Sep 28, 2020 2:30 PM ET

What does it take to be included in the Top 50 places to work for women and diverse managers? In this VF Audio Bites episode, Reggie Miller, Vice President of Global Inclusion & Diversity, shares the journey of VF’s third year standing in the top 20.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The New Face of Hunger

Sep 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub's Bahar Gidwani Speaking at BattleFin Virtual Discovery Days

Sep 28, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Bahar Gidwani will be speaking on the Institutional Investor's Perspective panel at the 2020 BattleFin Virtual Discovery Days Earnings Season Event.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Black & Veatch 'Experts on Demand' Service to Offer Food & Beverage, Biotechnology and Bioenergy Expertise

Sep 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

A growing population and climate change are challenging the world’s food supply, driving uncertainty in food, beverage and agriculture. To address this growing need, Black & Veatch is adding three NextGen Ag experts to its Experts on Demand platform

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Technologies Expands Automotive Portfolio with New Radar Multi-Target Simulator and Advanced Automotive Ethernet Solutions

Sep 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Rapid developments in autonomous vehicles and demand for greater safety features is fueling the need for sensitive and accurate automotive radar technology.

Innovation & Technology

ENR Highlights CRB's Work in Plant-Based Foods

Sep 28, 2020 12:30 PM ET

CRB’s work in the plant-based foods market was highlighted in Engineering News-Record’s 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Meatless Product Mission. Our firm’s work in food and beverage has also secured a spot in ENR’s Top 20 Food & Beverage Contractor’s list.

Health & Healthcare

Mosaic Is Taking Action Against Food Insecurity

Sep 28, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Not only are we committed to helping the world grow the food it needs at Mosaic, we are also dedicated to helping to provide the food our communities need to thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Corporate Philanthropy: Broadening the Opportunity

Sep 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Day Brightened in 60 Seconds With Water Mission

Sep 28, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Placing Health and Equity at the Center of the Climate Discussion

Sep 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Climate change is considered the greatest existential threat of our time and is deeply connected to challenges of health & equity. What are the links between climate & health today? How can we make those issues more central in the climate discussion?

Diversity & Inclusion

Intel Foundation in 'Million Girls Moonshot' for STEM Diversity

Sep 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Million Girls Moonshot aims to transform engineering and computer science learning opportunities for girls and their families.