Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Development Goals

Creating Livable Urban Communities for Low Income Colombian Families by Providing Affordable Housing and Green Living Spaces

Jan 29, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Construction company Constructora Bolívar has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to improve the quality of life of more than 190,000 low-income families through the construction of affordable and decent housing

Environment

Morgan Stanley Joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

Jan 29, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing (the Institute) today announced that it has joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), whose members are working together to reduce plastic waste and pollution around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Aid Package to Combat Coronavirus in China - Bayer to Donate Medicines and Money With a Total Value of Approximately EUR 1.5 Million

Jan 29, 2020 10:35 AM ET

Bayer is donating medicines and additional financial aid worth a total of approximately EUR 1.5 million to support the population affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China. The donations will be made to the Chinese Red Cross...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At Davos 2020, Johnson & Johnson Steps Up Case for Investing in Frontline Health Workers With $250 Million Commitment

Jan 29, 2020 10:30 AM ET

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Johnson & Johnson announced a $250 million commitment to frontline health workers through the company's recently established Center for Health Worker Innovation.

Environment

Ecolab Names Emilio Tenuta Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Jan 29, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Ecolab Inc. today announced that Emilio Tenuta has been promoted to senior vice president of Sustainability. Tenuta leads Ecolab’s global sustainability programs and strategies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Verizon and NFL Join Forces for One More Sunday

Jan 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Nationwide call to create the nation’s largest volunteer network encourages football fans to pledge to spend time serving their communities.

Education

3M and Discovery Education Search for America’s Next Top Young Scientist in 2020 Premier Middle School Science Competition

Jan 29, 2020 9:30 AM ET

3M and Discovery Education today announced the opening of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist).

Innovation & Technology

Stories of Positive Impact Pour in at Cisco Live Barcelona

Jan 29, 2020 9:20 AM ET

In 2016, Cisco committed to positively impact one billion lives by 2025. We will achieve this goal through our social impact grants to nonprofits and our signature corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, like Cisco Networking Academy.

Innovation & Technology

Rockefeller, Mastercard Team up to Leverage Data Science for Social Impact

Jan 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

SAN FRANCISCO — On Thursday, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth unveiled data.org, a platform for partnerships that aims to build the field of data science for social impact.

Environment

Steve Phillips: How Democrats Take the Senate in 2020

Jan 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Announces Chicago-based Decennial Group as Partner for $30 Million Investment in Opportunity Zones

Jan 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The $100 million investment by Fifth Third Bank represents one of the largest made by an institution with a social impact investment strategy in Opportunity Zones.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Retailers Get Some Love in Latest Commercial

Jan 29, 2020 8:30 AM ET

That feeling is love, an emotion that has been a recurring theme in the Japanese automaker's U.S. marketing since 2008, evolving and growing, just like the once-niche brand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Global Leaders Should Think About Solving Our Biggest Problems

Jan 29, 2020 8:00 AM ET

A new guide from FSG outlines concrete and actionable steps for companies to build shared value ecosystems, based on insights from 12 companies across industries from around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named Among World's Most Sustainable Companies with Global 100 Ranking

Jan 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET

For the second consecutive year, Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights.

Education

Free “LabXchange” Science Education Accelerator Launched by Amgen Foundation and Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Jan 28, 2020 1:25 PM ET

The Amgen Foundation and the Harvard FAS today announced the global launch of LabXchange™, a free online science education platform that provides users with access to personalized instruction, virtual lab experiences and networking opportunities.

Events, Media & Communications

Marc Pritchard Welcomes #WEF20 Delegation to DAVOS

Jan 28, 2020 1:20 PM ET

This year at World Economic Forum we’re calling for global collaboration & coordinated actions to make positive change for good. Our Chief Brand Officer & head of the P&G delegation at Davos, Marc S. Pritchard, shared his message.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Received 100% Score in 2020 Corporate Equality Index, PRIDE Leader Shares Insights on What it’s Like to Work at VMware

Jan 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

I recently was appointed as a global co-lead of PRIDE@VMware after five years serving as the co-founder and co-lead of PRIDE@VMware Austin. I’m excited to be developing and executing strategies on a global scale, which is something new for our...

Environment

Recycling and Waste Management Advocates Commend Senate Passage of Save Our Seas Bill

Jan 28, 2020 12:15 PM ET

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) commend and fully support the Senate passage of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

Energy

National Grid Recognized for Innovative Solar Marketplace

Jan 28, 2020 11:50 AM ET

National Grid has been recognized for its innovative online marketplace that simplifies the process of installing solar energy for its customers by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC).

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Pledges Transportation Support to Aid in Coronavirus Emergency

Jan 28, 2020 11:45 AM ET

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is committing transportation and logistics support to humanitarian relief agencies as they respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comedy Central's ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Writers on the Power of a Mostly Female Writers’ Room

Jan 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Day one in the writers’ room for the upcoming series 'Awkwafina is Nora From Queens' was an emotional experience. For many of the women in the nearly all-female room, it was their first time being in the majority when writing for a series.

Innovation & Technology

Detroit-Hamtramck to be GM’s First Assembly Plant 100 Percent Devoted to Electric Vehicles

Jan 28, 2020 10:50 AM ET

GM's vision of an all-electric future is coming into clearer focus and gaining momentum with a $2.2 billion investment at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs.

Health & Healthcare

Alzheimer’s Disease: Why One Company Refuses to Give Up the Search for a Cure

Jan 28, 2020 10:30 AM ET

It's the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, with no existing cure. But these researchers are committed to finding better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the debilitating disease

Environment

Timberland Launches Season Two of Nature Needs Heroes Campaign

Jan 28, 2020 10:30 AM ET

For the spring 2020 season, Timberland builds upon the brand’s Nature Needs Heroes campaign, celebrating six eco-heroes from around the globe who are making positive change for the planet, and calling on the global community to join the movement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Multifaceted Approach Is the Key to Mentoring the Engineers of the Future

Jan 28, 2020 10:20 AM ET

Kin Chan, Keysight Laboratories Director of ASIC Technology, has led a university mentorship program that regularly engages university students on their studies and career approach for the last 4 years.