Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

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Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Energy

Delmarva Power Boosts Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $190 Million in 2023

Company’s supplier diversity efforts highlight dedication to its local and diverse communities

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Nakari P.

Nakari’s determination has gotten her to where she is today! Since moving to Alabama and finding Taco Bell, Nakari has held different positions which have enhanced her leadership skills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Life on the Road as a Subaru and Leave No Trace Traveling Team

Subaru partners with Leave No Trace to send teams across the U.S. in a Subaru, providing hands-on training for how to reduce one’s impact when recreating outdoors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Virgil Miller: Together Is How We Care

Together, we help create a world where people are better prepared for the unexpected and expected to help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Webcast: Life-Changing Innovations

Innovation is the heart of Essity, maker of the Tork brand. We continuously strive to create cutting-edge solutions, improving hygiene, health, and well-being, setting new standards for a better tomorrow.

Environment

EPA's Historic Rule Marks First Under New Toxic Substance Control Act Process

On March 18, 2024, the EPA announced the finalization of a rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only known form of asbestos currently used in or imported to the United States. This represents the first rule finalized under the 2016 amendments to the TSCA.

Environment

Climate-Smart Forestry: From Niche to Mainstream

EFM, the forestland investment company I co-founded, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary next year.

Environment

Nurture Your Garden, Nurture the Planet: 4 Simple Steps to Organic Gardening From The Home Depot

Sustainable forestry is an important component of our continued supply of wood products and building supplies. Our commitment to biodiversity also extends to many of the gardening products that we offer.

Education

Wesco and DTE Help To Build Young Entrepreneurs at JA BizTown®

Wesco International, (NYSE:WCC) is pleased to announce the company’s joint sponsorship with DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) for the Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® program in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pepco Powers Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $387 Million in Goods in 2023

Pepco purchased $387 million in goods and services from diversity-certified suppliers in 2023, accounting for 44 percent of the company’s total purchases for the year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Surpasses $10 Million in Funded Loans Through Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan Program

Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $10 million in loans through its Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan[i] program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Announces New Charity Partnership With Alzheimer’s Society

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced Alzheimer’s Society – the UK’s leading dementia charity – as its new UK charity partner.

Environment

SCS Standards Releases Water Stewardship and Resiliency Certification Standard for Public Review and Comment

SCS Standards is pleased to announce that a newly developed certification standard for Water Stewardship and Resiliency is now available for public review.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insight on How AI Is Revolutionizing the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry

According to the Artificial Intelligence Report 2023 prepared by Stanford University in 2022, medical and healthcare was the AI focus area with the most investment with $6.1 billion.

Environment

Monster Beverage Corporation's Commitment to Water Stewardship

Monster Beverage Corporation aims to monitor and manage our use of water in order to use water efficiently, reduce the amount of water used (per liter of production) in our beverage manufacturing plants and ensure quality and continuity of water supply for our products.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Plants, Distributes a Record 1.7 Million Urban Trees in 2023

The 1.7 million trees planted and distributed by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2023 reached all 50 states and another 28 countries.

Innovation & Technology

An Inspiring Story: CNH Brand Sustainably Supports Patagonian Family Business

Diana Visintini and her son, Nano, have been working as marine tour guides for over two decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Taco Bell Graces the Cover of Fast Company’s 2024 ‘Most Innovative Companies’ Issue

Inclusion in this ranking highlights how our brands continue to elevate their innovation to remain Relevant, Easy and Distinctive to fans around the world.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enabling Transparency in Water Management With the GRI Standards

Today the world observes International World Water Day, in an effort to raise awareness on the importance of water.

Diversity & Inclusion

Launching a Fulfilling Journey Into the Trades

A stay-at-home mother of two stepped out of her comfort zone and enrolled in a trades exploration program. It changed her life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Franklin Templeton Italy Announces Partnership With Local Charity VIDAS

Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce a new partnership with VIDAS, an organization in Italy that has been dedicated to home care for incurably ill adults and children for 40 years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Announces $500,000 Donation to the WASH Foundation

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has contributed $500,000 through Sands Cares to The WASH Foundation, an evolution of the Clean the World Foundation, bringing the company’s total contributions to the nonprofit organization to more than $5.6 million since kicking off the partnership.

Sustainable Development Goals

DP World Champions Global Water Stewardship on World Water Day

Today, as the world observes World Water Day on March 22, 2024, the spotlight intensifies on the lifeline of our planet—freshwater.

Education

Verizon Brings Free STEM Learning to Youth

Verizon Innovative Learning is continuing to partner with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) to bring the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Get Schooled Receives $300,000 Donation From KeyBank To Improve College and Career Access for Underserved Youth

Get Schooled has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to further its outreach to first-gen-to-college youth in the Pacific Northwest. Get Schooled provides personalized support along three journeys including helping prepare them to continue their education after high school.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  5. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  6. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  7. Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness
    About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...
  8. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  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. PSEG Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    As a leading company in the energy sector, we know that reflecting, valuing and leveraging diversity is essential to attract, develop and retain...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. KeyBank Fraud Protection Center
    Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...
  13. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  14. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.