Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovation Blooms: Albertsons Companies Adds Wedding Flowers to Its Online Offerings

With wedding season just around the corner, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today announced they are offering customers an easy, affordable, and environmentally-friendly online option for purchasing fresh, hand-cut wedding flowers.

Energy

In Stunning Vote, Shareholders Elect Two New Directors Put Forth by Shareholders at ExxonMobil, Seeking Climate Expertise and Action

In a dramatic shake up signaling an accelerating transition away from a fossil fuel economy, a majority of ExxonMobil shareholders voted to replace two of the oil major’s board of directors with an alternative slate of candidates

Events, Media & Communications

Verizon Announces Lineup for Virtual Commencement Series

Aisha Bowe, Ajay Banga, Alex Rodriguez, Bob the Drag Queen and Melissa Villaseñor to speak during Verizon’s “Ready for Anything” virtual commencement

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC and Building Homes for Heroes

SAIC in 2013 joined forces with Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a national nonprofit organization that builds and modifies homes and then gifts them — mortgage-free — to veterans and their families.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Conoce a Centro de Producción más Limpia, Panamá

A través de la Iniciativa La Red de Innovación e Impacto programa, WEC y nuestros socios apoyamos a las pequeñas y medianas empresas que están acelerando el desarrollo empresarial y promoviendo el crecimiento económico sostenible en América Latina.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Meet Centro de Producción más Limpia, Panamá

Through the La Red de Innovación e Impacto program, WEC and our partners support small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) that are accelerating business development and promoting sustainable economic growth in Latin America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Passion Meets Profession: Product Diversity Office Spotlight With Ada Lopez

As the program manager for Lenovo’s Product Diversity Office, Ada connects with research, design, & product development experts across the business to ensure that new devices are validated for inclusivity & accessibility in every step of the process.

Innovation & Technology

MilliporeSigma Partnership Spotlight: BioSTL

Since 2015, we have partnered with BioSTL, a nonprofit that advances St. Louis’ economic vitality by cultivating a strong bioscience and innovation ecosystem.

Education

Committed to Green Chemistry Education

Used in everything from household items such as toothpaste and detergents to high-tech applications like electric vehicles and wind turbines, chemicals play an integral role in our lives. In fact, chemicals are present in 95% of manufactured goods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Janet Castellano Is the Best in the Business

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Stands Ready to Keep Customers Connected During the 2021 Hurricane Season

As forecasters predict another busy storm season on the heels of record‑breaking hurricane activity in 2020, the Un‑carrier is equipped with more disaster‑response resources than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

Climate Impact Optimization in Concrete Bridge Construction

Estimates indicate that the total climate impact, from a lifecycle perspective, generated by Swedish construction processes reaches the same magnitude as emissions from all passenger cars in Sweden.

Health & Healthcare

Four Questions With Wayne Duffus: Addressing Health Disparities in HIV Prevention and Care

When Wayne Duffus moved from Jamaica to New York after high school, he quickly developed an interest in science thanks to a handful of inspiring mentors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

14 Unusual Sustainability Jobs You Need to Know About

A career in sustainability stretches beyond fitting PV solar panels or working at a wind farm – there’s a plethora of jobs out there for those who are looking to promote a better world.

Innovation & Technology

How Is 5G Different Than 4G?

5G is key to closing the connectivity divide. Networks utilizing mmWave will provide an affordable alternative to traditional fiber connections to address the gap in rural areas, redefining agriculture, education, & healthcare for these communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Message From Ralph Lauren & Patrice Louvet: Taking Action On Racial Equity

The next chapter for our Company won’t be defined by any single product or brand campaign we create — it will be defined by what we stand for.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Journalism Diversity Program Announces Largest Cohort to Date

Bloomberg said today the 2021 Journalism Diversity Program will host its largest group of students in the program’s history, with 50 students in the 2021 cohort.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Asian American Leadership Spotlight: Stuart Shih, Fidelity Investments

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelity Investments' Stuart Shih shares the impact of his recent skills-based volunteering project with Skills for Rhode Island's Future and what authentic leadership means to him.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bess the Book Bus and CITGO Deliver Books to Southwest Louisiana Children

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and mobile literacy program, Bess the Book Bus, delivered books to young students in Southwest Louisiana at J.D. Clifton Head Start, Vincent Settlement, College Oaks, Kaufman and Brentwood Elementary schools

Health & Healthcare

A Clear Sign That UK Retailers and Consumer Brands Are Serious About Inspiring Healthier Behaviours

One of the key takeaways from the meeting, and from phase I of CHL UK, was that we tested and learned together for a whole year, but it’s now time to put our energy into what works.

Diversity & Inclusion

Living Our Values Across the Globe

Here's a look inside The Home Depot’s Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian sourcing offices through the eyes of three Asian associates who work there.

Education

Subaru of America Supports Students Nationwide With AdoptAClassroom.org Partnership

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its Love Promise commitment to make learning more accessible, it will partner with AdoptAClassroom.org as a Subaru Loves Learning partner.

Environment

Owens Corning: Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

Our first set of ten-year goals was centered on our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. Through the years, that has continued to be a critically important pillar of our sustainability journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Launches Signature Pro Bono Initiative Campaign; Will Assist Individuals Living in Underserved Communities

International Paper (NYSE: IP) recently announced the kickoff of the Signature Pro Bono Initiative, marking a significant milestone for the legal community in Tennessee and for individuals living in the state’s underserved communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tork Offers Expert Guidance for Restaurants to Secure Safer Takeout and Delivery Operations

Consumer behavior has shifted toward off-premise dining in recent years, and the pandemic has accelerated this trend.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  8. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  9. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  10. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...