Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Many of environmentalism’s conflicts are unnecessary and ultimately impediments to what we are trying to accomplish. What do we do about resolving those conflicts? I think we would be wise to turn to the example of Mister Rogers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

US Utilities to Intensify Digital Water Programmes - Here's Why

Black & Veatch has released the results of a new report exploring the adoption of digital technologies by US water utilities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Information for Mariners from Ørsted

At Ørsted, we understand the importance of remaining available to the maritime and fishing community during these exceptional circumstances. Ørsted is now hosting virtual port hours every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Events, Media & Communications

Your Company Agrees Black Lives Matter. Then What? Find Out August 5 at Noon ET

Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd.

As the list of black men and women murdered by police and racist vigilantes grows, the call for racial equity becomes louder.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making a Key Ingredient for COVID-19 Relief

“The reason we were able to have record production months isn’t necessarily because of an increased demand, but it’s because the facility has invested in improved reliability and preventative maintenance” as a part of Koch Industries, which has historically reinvested 90% of its earnings back into its companies, Koerner added.

Diversity & Inclusion

Statement from Aflac Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

As our country continues its long journey toward racial equality for all, the entire Aflac family mourns the loss of Congressman John Lewis — a true giant, unabashed pioneer of the civil rights movement, and constant stalwart for driving fairness and justice.

Innovation & Technology

How to Accelerate Bending the Temperature Change Curve

How are we to meet environmental targets that require emissions not just to stabilize but decrease, requiring immediate transformation of our infrastructure, including how we generate energy and fuel our economy.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Reflection on Sappi North America's Year of Progress From CEO Steve Binnie

This past year saw significant progress at Sappi North America (SNA). For the second year running, we produced an excellent safety performance — again lowering the injury frequency and severity ratings to record-low levels. I would like to thank each and every staff member for their personal commitment to this journey.

Research, Reports & Publications

Insights from Schneider Electric's 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report

Our research was conducted in the fall of 2019, at a time when none of us could anticipate that the publication of this report would overlap with the proliferation of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Support a Charity With Your Insurance

Aflac Insurance Supports and comforts children with cancer by raising awareness and donations for childhood cancer research programs and donating to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2019 Sustainability Report: Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse and inclusive workplaces lead to better business decisions and an environment where every employee feels supported and empowered.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Promotes Responsible Gaming through Project Protect

Our goal is to ensure that we lead the industry in addressing critical social issues, including the prevention of financial crimes and human trafficking, and encouraging responsible gaming.

Events, Media & Communications

INSTANT REPLAY | Mohawk Group's DesignFWD Virtual Summit

Missed Mohawk Group's DesignFWD virtual summit? We've got you covered with the remix!

Education

Advanced Powertrain Technology Sparks Design Students' Creativity

FPT Industrial engines, have been conceived and perceived not only as generators of power but also as brand ambassadors, designed as a "means of communication" of the founding values and passions of the brand itself.

Environment

Tetra Pak Commits to Net Zero Emissions

Today, Tetra Pak reconfirms its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, supporting this with an intermediate 2030 target of net zero carbon emissions across its own operations. The company will also set emissions reduction targets in line with 1.5°C according to the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative across scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Innovation & Technology

Johnson & Johnson and Its Partners Mark a Milestone in the Quest for a Global Preventive HIV Vaccine With the Imbokodo Study

Since the start of the pandemic, Johnson & Johnson has been working to help address the devastating impacts of COVID-19 through the power of its science, the size of its global reach—and the know-how that comes from such experiences as standing up to challenges like HIV.

Innovation & Technology

Making Juice, Nectars and Still Drinks Using 50% Less Water and Nearly 70% Less Energy. No Catch.

In a world where there is an urgent need to protect our planet and meet consumer expectations for environmentally friendly options, sustainability cannot be a mere sweetener for the JNSD industry’s mission to make high-quality beverages

Innovation & Technology

Stay Safe, America. T-Mobile Powering New Tech to Keep Workplaces Safe

The Un-carrier was selected to power solutions from PIMMAP to check for flu-like symptoms and Guardhat to monitor physical distancing while in public places.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity to Build and Repair 350 Homes With Wells Fargo Foundation Grant

Habitat for Humanity International and Wells Fargo & Company (NYC: WFC) today announced an $8 million donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation that will support the construction and repairs of safe and affordable housing built in collaboration with 350 families in nearly 50 states.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comerica Bank Invests $1.1 Million in Clearinghouse CDFI

Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced a $1.1 million equity investment from Comerica Bank, a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Education

COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Win:Win of Summer Internships

Due to COVID-19, Keysight moved to remote-only summer internships for the first time. However, even with its challenges, I can confidently say that it was still a win:win opportunity for both Keysight and our summer interns.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Memphis Companies Join Forces to Help the Feeding America Network

Food banks across the country are working tirelessly to meet the increasing demand for food assistance. As lines get longer, additional supplies are required to distribute food safely. One of the biggest needs? Boxes to pack emergency food kits.

Sustainable Development Goals

Social Value Matters 2020 Speaker Profile - Zita Cobb

Resilient local economies are central to @SocialValueInt vision and ZitaCobb, Founder of @Shorefast, local economy champion. Join us at #SVM2020, virtually, in conversation about what local economies can become when communities are embraced as full partners.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Watch: HP Europe Print Promotes a More Sustainable Circular Economy

HP's recycling efforts in Europe focus on printer hardware recycling in the Netherlands and ink cartridge recycling in Germany. Learn why easy doesn't do it, and watch how HP delivers on bold promises for a sustainable future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cerveceria Nacional Launches Sustainable Program to Help Reactivate Ecuadorian Agriculture

As part of its commitment to the socio-economic development of Ecuador, Cervecería Nacional announced the launch of the Siembra por Contrato (Sow by Contract) program, a platform that aims to revive the economy and generate around 20,000 direct jobs and 60,000 indirect jobs in its area of ​​influence.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  7. 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...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  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. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. 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...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...