Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

From Olympic Glory to Community Impact: Sevran Will Welcome Paris 2024 Pool

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Code: Meet Rahul Jayaram

GoDaddy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Electronics Partnership Joins Forces With Global Electronics Council

Global Electronics Council

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: How Entrepreneurs Are Finding Strength in Numbers

Mastercard

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership Through Community and Banking

US Bank





Editors Pick

Research, Reports & Publications

Getting Connected: Digital infrastructure Overhaul Sparks 280,000 Jobs Nationwide, Finds GoDaddy and UCLA

Job creation due to digital infrastructure investment skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Recent data from GoDaddy and UCLA Anderson Forecast shows that digital infrastructure improvement created 280,000+ jobs nationwide - equivalent to the population of Reno.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco and Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity; Creating Brighter Futures and Transforming Lives

Wesco, as an inaugural sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, has provided support for the home repair collaboration that transforms lives and builds brighter futures. Read about Derek, an Army veteran with 24 years of service, and the home that has been in his family.

Innovation & Technology

Tune Out the Noise This Holiday Season

Ahead of the holiday season, JBL, the leading audio brand known for pushing boundaries through sound and innovation, set out to learn more about how Americans will combat the biggest travel stressors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: In Colombia, Building Businesses by Bridging the Digital Divide

To help entrepreneurs like Rosa Rodrigues make their mark, the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth last month launched Mastercard Strive Colombia, part of its global initiative to help digitally transform small businesses.

Education

Partnering for Impact: How Community Organizations & Corporations Can Change the Course of STEM Education

The Mill River Park Collaborative in Stamford, CT, and its partnership with Henkel Researchers’ World is an example of how corporations and community organizations can collaborate on programming to promote STEM education year-round.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kingsford Provides Hurricane Relief With BBQ Meals for Those in Need

Driven by a mission of bringing family and community together over barbecue, but more importantly bringing food to those in need, the Kingsford brand was compelled to aid in the relief effort.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Practitioners Really Feel About CSRD

During Climate Week NYC, Workiva released a report with research on how companies are getting ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how practitioners feel about it. Dig into the findings in this crossover episode with ESG Talk host Mandi McReynolds

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific's GP PRO Teams Raise $12K+ to Support the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research!

Eric Jungslager and CHRIS NAKOS recently co-hosted our first Rally 5K Fun Run/Walk in memory of Rally kid Caroline Belcher.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Pact for the Future Highlights Role of Sport for SDGs – IOC President Thanks World Leaders at Summit of the Future

Addressing world leaders during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach thanked them wholeheartedly for including sport in the Pact for the Future.

Education

National STEM Day: AMD Empowers Students Through an Interactive Computer Build

Amid the bright backdrop of Q2 Stadium, home to Austin FC, AMD welcomed 45 students and staff members from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin, TX, for a special hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experience

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Exclusive Data Reveals All-Time High Corporate Social Responsibility Impact in UK

New Exclusive Data Reveals All-Time High Corporate Social Responsibility Impact in UK. Research from Benevity shows UK businesses are embracing enterprise-wide impact with increased investment

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Covia's Innovation Provides ESG Benefits

Covia’s diverse product range supports a wide variety of everyday applications. We pride ourselves on providing high-performing, innovative products to our customers

Diversity & Inclusion

Case IH Promotes Women's Leadership in Agriculture

It continues to be a challenge to get women the visibility and recognition they deserve for their contributions in agriculture. Case IH, a brand of CNH, is committed to promoting women’s leadership roles in the industry.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Launches AI for Social Impact Lab

Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, and technology non-profit Tech To The Rescue have partnered to provide a crucial gateway for nonprofits who are ready to embrace the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) but lack a clear and accessible path to resources and training.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In the Limelight: Mike Scott

Receiving the Tru-Impact Community Advocate Award is especially meaningful to me because small businesses are so vital to the health of our communities.

Energy

Entergy Mississippi Breaks Ground on Delta Blues Advanced Power Station

Entergy Mississippi celebrated a brighter energy future for customers at a groundbreaking ceremony of the company’s newly announced Delta Blues Advanced Power Station in Greenville, Mississippi.

Energy

DOE, Georgia Power To Provide Funding To Install Southwire Product Across Georgia

Southwire’s ongoing collaboration with utility provider Georgia Power has led to a federal funding grant to enhance the electrical Grid throughout the state of Georgia, including the installation Southwire's C7® Overhead Conductor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Culture of Development: How Gildan Supports Its People

“We believe in our people” and “We act like entrepreneurs” are two core values, part of Gildan’s DNA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Malissa Mueller

Almost two years ago, my husband was looking at job alert emails that were sent to him. He drives a truck and had already transitioned to a different role, but he saw the Quest Logistics opening and thought that it would be a great fit for me.

Environment

AEG's Vice President of Sustainability, Erik Distler, Shares the Company’s Approach on Environmental Responsibility in Sports and Music on the Sustainable Nation Podcast

In a recent episode of the Sustainable Nation Podcast, AEG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Erik Distler, highlights the company’s leadership in environmental sustainability within the live entertainment industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cummins Extends Grant With the 15 White Coats To Provide African American Literature To Inspire Future Generations.

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) proudly announces the extension of its grant to The 15 White Coats, aimed at amplifying the impact of the Resilient Readers Book Club and launching new Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities.

Education

Empowering the Next Generation: Delmarva Power and Ripken Foundation Open New STEM Center

In partnership with The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we recently opened a state-of-the-art STEM Center at Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School (La Academia).

Environment

Stay on Track With the Latest PFAS Regulatory Updates

As companies face stricter regulations and higher expectations from stakeholders, the complexity of managing PFAS risk can feel overwhelming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Young Women in STEM Grant Recipient – Valeria Corrales

In 2020, Mary Kay launched the Young Women in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) grant program and social campaign to help shift the perception of “the face of science,” and encourage young women to pursue STEM paths.

Education

Free STEM Resources From Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024

For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  5. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  6. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  7. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  8. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  11. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  12. 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...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  15. Stories of Purpose at Truist
    See how Truist teammates are living out our purpose, mission and values to serve our clients, teammates, and communities.