Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Charter for Sustainability Action in South Asia

Efforts across the South Asia region to raise ambition for sustainable development have been boosted following the agreement of a new sustainability charter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Jacksonville Recognized for Environmental Excellence by Wildlife Habitat Council

At the Bacardi Bottling Corporation site in Jacksonville, an all-volunteer employee team proudly adds gardener and wildlife caretaker to their duties – all for the sake of environmental sustainability.

Energy

Spotlight on Stanley Inspection: South African Team Helps Power the Nation

15 plants power all of South Africa, so it’s critical that every power station remains operational, efficient and safe to supply consistent, reliable power to the country’s infrastructure. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand has only increased.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Barley Milk Might Just Be the Most Eco-Friendly Alt-Milk on the Market

"Up until now, spent barley grain has gone to feed livestock or ends up in landfills.” Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a way to give this powerhouse plant protein a second life, she thought? And then she did it.

Health & Healthcare

Sunscreen Tips for Summer

Using sunscreen during the summer is vital to reducing the risk of skin cancer and melanoma. Check out these facts about sunscreen from the American Cancer Society that can help protect you from harmful UV rays

Energy

From Sugar, Comes Energy. Case IH Supports Bioenergy Production in Tucumán, Argentina

A sugar rush. A sugar hit. An instant energy boost. Athletes and parents the world over know the impact that sugar can have on human energy levels.

Research, Reports & Publications

Where the Vulnerable Jobs Are in U.S. Cities

As COVID-19 disrupts local economies, cities and states are assessing the impact on workers and strategizing how to rebuild more equitably. Minimizing the number of low-wage, no-benefits jobs will be a priority. A new tool can help.

Media & Communications

How Aflac Is Rethinking the Duck, and Pausing Humor During Covid

In this week's episode of On Brand, we speak with Shannon Watkins, SVP of brand and the Aflac Studio (IHA) at Aflac.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Expands Popular “Test Drive” to Businesses — Launches No‑Risk Network Trial

Now more than ever, businesses count on connectivity. When it comes to something as critical as wireless, no business should have to buy before they try, and with T-Mobile, they don’t have to.

Innovation & Technology

Coronavirus: Opportunity for a New Health Paradigm

In this webinar, medical experts from both countries will share their perspectives on the opportunity for Japan and the United States to seize the teaching moments presented by coronavirus to help us shape a healthier future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Poverty in the United States and Around the World Through Microcredit

Every quarter Whole Planet Foundation aggregates field metrics from our microfinance partners who are disbursing and collecting microcredit loans to low-income entrepreneurs living in countries where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Mentioned in Endeavor Newsletter for Upcoming Presentation at Quarles & Brady's Demo Day

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites, is mentioned in Endeavor’s weekly newsletter on their upcoming presentation at the Quarles & Brady Demo Day.

Media & Communications

Old El Paso Teams up With the Lebron James Family Foundation To Bring Families Together

In addition to supporting Tuesday night taco dinners, Old El Paso is also making a financial contribution to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE program, including the I PROMISE Village.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Provides Nutrition to Kids During Uncertain Times

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, child nutrition and feeding programs around the world are facing challenges they had never encountered before. How can we continue to support children and families in need during this pandemic?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Donates $100,000 to Heart to Heart International's COVID-19 Relief Efforts Through Thomas, Cauley Birdie Challenge

FedEx is joining forces with Heart to Heart International to donate $100,000 towards their ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Infographic: Is It Possible to Balance Human Prosperity With Our Finite Natural Resources?

August 22, 2020 is the day humanity exceeds the Earth’s annual resource budget. We can now #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day to December 31 by reducing our ecological footprint.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ugandan Tech Company Fights Crop Loss with Innovative Packaging

At Hause Limited has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) with the goal to reduce agriculture loss by providing 300,000 low-income producers in rural Uganda with insect and rot-resistant packaging. By 2021, the company will create 30,000 indirect...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Each of Us Has the Ability to Save a Life; That Is the Power of Blood.

With Black donors currently only making up 7 percent of the registry, DKMS has launched the “Power of Blood” initiative with an aim to increase awareness of the topic in the Black community and encourage participation in the registry.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Launches NDC Index, Announces Participating Companies

The NDC Index, an initiative of the National Diversity Council, is an annual measurement of organizational commitment to diversity and inclusion among companies in the U.S. The National Diversity Council is pleased to announce the 17 companies that participated in the inaugural 2020 NDC Index and 2019 NDC Index pilot.

Environment

Enabling Landscape and Community-led Natural Resource Management

Launched in January 2019, the Kakum Cocoa Agroforestry Landscape Program in Ghana is an exciting new partnership between Hershey, the Nature Conservation Research Centre, Ghana’s Forestry Commission, the Ghana Cocoa Board and our supplier, Ecom Agrotrade Ltd.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Do Political Donations Really Predict Corporate Behavior?

Goods Unite Us has spent thousands of hours vetting companies' political expenditures in federal elections. They will tell you about the donations made by the organization and its senior employees along with each company's exclusive Campaign Finance Reform Score. CSRHub measures the environmental, social and governance performance of thousands of companies by aggregating 700 sources to derive consensus ESG ratings.

Education

Pizza Hut and First Book Launch Collection of Antiracism Resources for Educators

Pizza Hut & First Book announced the launch of Empowering Educators – a collection of resources developed to provide educators with guidance & actionable steps to create equitable learning environments & navigate conversations about race and racism.

Health & Healthcare

Spotlight on Paul Gianferrera: Improving Face Shields 4,000 Miles From Home

Paul’s sister works as an ICU nurse at a local hospital. At the start of the COVID pandemic, Paul found out the hospital lacked proper PPE. Despite the fact that he was 4,000 miles from home, Paul was determined to help his sister and the hospital.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America and Philadelphia Union Showcase Adoptable Shelter Dogs at Subaru Park

Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union today announced that Subaru Park, home of the Union, will provide stadium seating to the likenesses of local adoptable dogs at home games in the 2020 season, starting with the very first home game on Tuesday, August 25.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife 2019 Sustainability Report: Creating Value as an Investor

MetLife is committed to delivering long-term value for all our stakeholders as we navigate a time of unprecedented change together.

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