Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Shaping a Resilient Future Through One Water

By embracing intelligent water resources planning that considers all phases of the water cycle, we can build more resilient water systems and help ensure a more stable water future.

Research, Reports & Publications

“Sharpening Focus, Accelerating Sustainable Growth”

Global food and agri-business Olam International Limited has launched its 2019 Annual Report

Environment

Fifth Third Earns A- for Climate Leadership from CDP

Fifth Third Bancorp has received a Climate Leadership score of A- from the CDP for its efforts and disclosures related to climate change. Fifth Third’s A- score placed Fifth Third in the top quartile of CDP’s Financial Services Activity Group.

Events, Media & Communications

Every Bit Counts This Earth Day

Today officially marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, where we bring awareness to the importance of climate action to help heal our planet. We’re facing unprecedented times—sheltering in place, homeschooling, and taking care of loved ones over phone or video.

Events, Media & Communications

This Earth Day Be Part of a Community of 100,000 #eventprofs in Action Building the Future of How Human Connection Happens.

This Earth Day event professionals have the opportunity to remind the world of the importance of events by engaging in conversations on Twitter and sharing informative filters on Instagram.

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen TV Announces New Monthly Guest Hosted Show Series With Microsoft's Gretchen O'Hara

IdeagenTV, powered by Azure and Presented Globally by Microsoft, presents the launch of the new Gretchen O’Hara guest-hosted series this upcoming Earth Day Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm EST. Gretchen O’Hara, Microsoft VP US AI & Sustainability Strategy & Partnership, will begin her new show on IdeagenTV where she will host leading luminaries, industry leaders, CEO’s and influencers each month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard Joins Coalition to Support Displaced Workers

Mastercard today announced the expansion of its partnership with OnwardUS, a new coalition of governors, technology companies and funding partners working to assist workers who have been furloughed or laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

Planting a Better Tomorrow

As we honor Earth Day and Arbor Day, we know trees play an essential role in solutions to challenges such as air and water quality, mental health in urban settings and global wellness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Citizen and Universal Music Group Release One World: Together at Home the Album

Global Citizen released the soundtrack to the historic One World: Together At Home online and broadcast special event in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization, powered by the United Nations Foundation.

Events, Media & Communications

Social Value Canada réunira une communauté de praticiens associés au Canada

Avez-vous suivi une formation SROI? Saviez-vous que la voie vers l’accréditation inclut désormais le statut d’associé, c’est-à-dire celui qui est en cours de progression vers l’accréditation.

Innovation & Technology

New Virtual Learning Response Fund Enlists the Private Sector to Support Remote Instruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

To aid school systems implementing remote learning initiatives resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education and the National Afterschool Association launched the Virtual Learning Response Fund.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund

CBRE Group, Inc. has launched a COVID-19 Relief Fund to support community and employee needs around the world. The campaign will raise a minimum of $15 million, with a foundational donation from the company of $10 million, plus an employee contribution program.

Events, Media & Communications

Announcing the Digital Summit Series

We are excited to announce the kick off of our Digital Summit Series, hosted by CyberGrants team members, and covering pertinent topics impacting Corporate Social Responsibility leaders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keep America Beautiful Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Launch of DoBeautifulThings.org

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® will launch DoBeautifulThings.org, a website designed to showcase acts of kindness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

American Express Launches ‘Stand for Small’ Coalition to Support U.S. Small Businesses

The Stand for Small coalition will provide millions of U.S. small businesses access to support through valuable services, offers, tools and expertise, among other benefits.

Events, Media & Communications

In Case You Missed It: The Corporate Response to COVID-19

If you missed the webinar, Leading and Learning in a Time of Crisis: The Corporate Response to COVID-19, you can still catch up. This webinar features three social impact leaders, sharing how their companies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Events, Media & Communications

Porter Novelli Announces Partnership with The Aspen Institute UK, Launching “Go Forward” Webinar Series which Kicks-Off Tomorrow, April 21, Featuring CEO David Bentley

As the world begins to prepare for what’s next, Porter Novelli in partnership with Aspen UK, is today announcing a series of fireside chats and virtual panel debates focused on the world we envisage as society emerges from this unprecedented period.

Events, Media & Communications

Social Value Canada Practitioner Pathway Webinar

Have you taken SROI training? Did you know the path to accreditation now includes 'Associate' status, i.e. one who is in progress toward accreditation?

Health & Healthcare

Essity to Supply Surgical Masks for Healthcare Use

Employees at Essity’s production facilities outside Gothenburg have, over the course of just a few weeks, redirected production and developed a surgical mask for healthcare use.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Announces Support of ILFI and Living Future 2020 Online Conference as Luminary Sponsor

Mohawk Group announced today that the commercial flooring manufacturer is the Luminary sponsor of the annual Living Future Conference.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation and Major Donors are Alleviating Poverty in Florida

Whole Planet Foundation alleviates poverty in 19 cities in the United States and 76 other countries that supply Whole Foods Market stores with products. In Miami, the Foundation supports our primary microfinance partner in the USA, Grameen America.

Environment

UPS Longitudes | A 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future

When people talk or think about sustainability, they often consider activities related to becoming more environmentally friendly.

Media & Communications

The Virus Crisis Affects Business in Many Way - What Will the Risks and Opportunities Result in Post-Emergency? BNP Paribas Offers Views…

What might our world look like when the COVID-19 global emergency winds down and we move into the “recovery and restoration” phase?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brown-Forman Teams Donate Nearly 40,000 Meals

Our Bourbon Street Café, Events & Hospitality, and Community Relations teams have partnered to assemble and distribute approximately 2,000 bagged lunches each day, for a monthly total of nearly 40,000 meals.

Health & Healthcare

Doing Our Part: Arhaus Upholstery Artisans Are Making PPE Masks

The last few weeks have shown the world that we can come together in difficult times, using our strengths and skills to help those in need.

Latest Campaigns

  1. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  2. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  3. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  12. 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...
  13. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  14. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  15. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...