Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Take: Rivers Running Low Threaten Commerce

Sep 13, 2022 9:55 AM ET

Drought conditions in much of North America and Europe are resulting in water restrictions and extremely low water levels in many rivers threaten transportation of supplies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corp. Honors Former Mayor Emma Jean Hull With Naming of New Benton Harbor Multi-family Housing Development

Sep 13, 2022 9:45 AM ET

“A successful community needs diverse housing options for those who come to work and live in our city.”

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco Refresh Empowers Businesses to Work Toward a More Sustainable Future

Sep 13, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Today, while sustainability is top of mind for IT decision makers, only 17.4 percent of e-waste is known to be collected and properly recycled. As the world gravitates to more sustainable business practices, that is not going to cut it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Chemours Details ESG Progress in 2021 Corporate Responsibility Commitment Report

Sep 13, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Chemours recently released its fifth annual Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC) Report, including updates on the company’s ESG targets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

eevie Is Now B Corp Certified

Sep 13, 2022 9:00 AM ET

eevie, a leading climate tech company from Düsseldorf, Germany has obtained the B Corp Certification.

Events, Media & Communications

Women In: Leadership Lessons

Sep 13, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Are you managing someone or looking to delegate better at work and at home?

Health & Healthcare

R&D Based Biopharmaceutical Industry Statement in Support of the Seventh Global Fund Replenishment

Sep 13, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Ahead of the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment for 2024-2026, the innovative biopharmaceutical industry reaffirms its longstanding commitment to support the Global Fund mission to defeat HIV, TB, and malaria.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Getting Started With Social Impact Measurement

Sep 13, 2022 5:00 AM ET

Watch this episode to learn about social impact measurement, why it's important and how to get started with your CSR programs. We explore what is a social impact measurement framework, how to collect data and what are social impact indicators.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ACCP Announces 2022 Purpose Award Winners

Sep 13, 2022 1:05 AM ET

ACCP announced the winners of their annual Purpose Awards for exceptional leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler Co. Elects Current President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler as Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Sep 12, 2022 6:30 PM ET

David has been with Kohler Co. for over 31 years and was elected to the role of President and CEO in 2015. He believes strongly that companies and economies must advance both industry and the environment and managing this balance is critical.

Education

Summer Youth Program: A Cherished Tradition at the Los Angeles Refinery

Sep 12, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery (LAR) hosted 27 students from nine local schools in its annual Summer Youth Program, which provides students unique access to the inner workings of the refinery and exposes them to STEM-related careers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Billionaire Philanthropist Robert F. Smith To Keynote HP's HBCU Tech Conference

Sep 12, 2022 3:40 PM ET

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced its second annual virtual technology conference for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith as this year’s featured speaker.

Green Infrastructure

Dow, X-Energy To Drive Carbon Emissions Reductions Through Deployment of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Power

Sep 12, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Dow and X-energy will collaborate with the intent to deploy X-energy's Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor technology at one of Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast sites – which is expected to be operational by approximately 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At TD, a WELL Seal Adds Confidence To Help Customers Thrive

Sep 12, 2022 2:40 PM ET

To deliver “legendary customer experiences and extraordinary places to work”, TD tapped the WELL Building Standard as early as 2015 to leverage WELL’s holistic approach to buildings, organizations and communities.

Health & Healthcare

Using the Power of Technology To Better Serve Our Patients

Sep 12, 2022 2:15 PM ET

It's inevitable: Thanks to technology, we are going to see true breakthroughs in finding powerful medicines, and in treating, diagnosing and, hopefully, curing diseases.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Take Action with Justin's for Hunger Action Month

Sep 12, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Justin’s, Inc. announces its continued support of one of its long-term partners, Conscious Alliance with a $15,000 dollar for dollar maximum match donation during Hunger Action Month in September.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments To Create More Sustainable Products

Sep 12, 2022 12:15 PM ET

As shoppers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products, consumer goods companies are challenged to develop new innovations that answer the call

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Receives 'AA' ESG Rating From MSCI

Sep 12, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Nasdaq, Inc. received a significant upgrade in its latest ESG Ratings score published in the 2022 MSCI ESG Ratings, jumping from BBB to AA.

Innovation & Technology

How ColdTrace X Is Protecting Life-Saving Vaccines, One Cold Room at a Time

Sep 12, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Qualcomm products mentioned within this post are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Sustainable Development Goals

SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

Sep 12, 2022 11:20 AM ET

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Health & Healthcare

DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told.

Events, Media & Communications

Invest or Divest in Oil, Gas & Coal Companies? - State & City Pension Plans Are the Battleground

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Consider the influence of the public sector employee retirement systems in the capital markets: the almost 6,000 pension plans cover about 15 million workers and families and manage about $4.5 trillion in assets of various classes.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Finance

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In August 2021, NRG issued an additional $1.1 BN of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) on the back of its landmark 2019 and 2020 sustainability-linked issuances.

Environment

Why Resilient Grasslands Are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Whether they’re savannahs, prairies, or steppes, Earth’s grasslands are heroes in the fight against climate change — no matter what you call them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circular IT Series - Logitech Eco-Lead: Designing for Sustainability, Carbon-Neutrality & Usability

Sep 12, 2022 10:45 AM ET