Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.

The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S.

Education

Otis Partners with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore: Empowering Female Students through STEM

To nurture STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in our communities where we live and work, Otis colleagues in Asia Pacific partnered with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore to sponsor female students’ participation in a full-day coding workshop.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Dives Deep on Circularity, Decarbonization and Compliance at Sourcing Journal Fall Summit 2023

Kaley Roshitsh, SAC editorial director, attended the Sourcing Journal Fall Summit for a deep dive into sourcing, as the pinnacle holiday sales season approaches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Observes Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th Learn About Two Team Members Who Served

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11th, when we celebrate those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Baker Tilly observes the holiday on Friday, November 10th with a day off for team members in the U.S. 

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics USA Sponsors Come Out With Pride Orlando

M·A·C Cosmetics USA was a proud silver level sponsor of this year’s “Come Out With Pride Orlando” celebration, which took place on Saturday, October 21st.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Attends ‘Empowering Sustainable Agriculture’ Summit

CNH Industrial played a key role at the 'Empowering Sustainable Agriculture' Summit, held by the European Agricultural Machinery Industry (CEMA) in Brussels.

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Audits & Controls in ESG Reporting

Dina Trainor, managing director in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Controllership Practice, joins ESG Talk host Ernest Anunciacion to discuss how companies can build governance, risk, and compliance for ESG reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Catherine O’Malley Kearney To Lead Key Private Bank

Key Wealth, the wealth management division of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced the appointment of Catherine (Cathy) O’Malley Kearney to the role of National Head of Key Private Bank (KPB) with accountability for driving KPB revenue growth, expense management.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus Named a Top Veteran Employer by Two Publications

Recently, Maximus has achieved remarkable recognition as a top Veteran employer by not just one but two military publications. This exceptional honor underscores Maximus' unwavering commitment to hiring and honoring Veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Supports 13th Habitat for Humanity Build With Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business

Whirlpool employees and students from IU and the Kelley School worked together building a home for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren on Friday and the home was dedicated on Saturday at IU’s homecoming game.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Partners With United Way To Expand West Port Arthur Community Garden

As part of its commitment to help improve lives and build stronger communities, Entergy Texas contributed $75,000 to the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County to support the expansion of the West Port Arthur Community Garden.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rayonier, we embrace and encourage individuality, where employees with different backgrounds, experiences, and behavioral styles feel included and comfortable sharing their perspectives and ideas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Donates $1 Million To Build New Space for Habitat for Humanity

CNH Industrial, through its Foundation, recently donated a $1 million grant to help renovate a former West Racine Piggly Wiggly into the new Racine Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The 20,000-square-foot building is expected to open as the ReStore in 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Announces New Aspirational Representation Goals for Veterans

Veterans Day and Remembrance Day are significant occasions that share a common purpose to honor the service and selfless sacrifice of protecting and defending their nation’s democratic freedoms, especially during times of war.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer To Focus on Food Production and Food Security at COP28

Food production and food security will be featured prominently at this year's COP… and for good reason: devastating crop losses were apparent this summer, and climate is putting an increasing strain on agriculture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility, Governance, and Ethics at Quest Diagnostics

At Quest, we believe that strong corporate governance is essential for our success. Oversight of corporate responsibility and our ESG priorities starts at the top with our Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Brands of Whole Foods Market Contribute $150,000 To Fund Business Capital for Microentrepreneurs Living in Poverty

Like-minded companies, whose products can be found on select Whole Foods Market shelves, are donating funds to empower entrepreneurs that lack access to capital.

Energy

Electrification: Powering Next-Generation Transportation and Much More

The electrification of more areas of the economy, including transportation, building systems and industry, will drive a substantial increase in power demand by 2050.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Emerging Entrepreneurs: Sky’s the Limit’s Marketplace Showcases 100+ Rising Creators This Holiday Season

SkysTheLimit.org is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated online holiday marketplace, comprised of over 100 creator-led brands featuring founders who identify as women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled and low-income backgrounds.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Foundation Announces Support for UnidosUS To Expand Signature Workforce Development Program

Truist Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latine civil rights organization, to support its workforce development goal of transforming the workforce ecosystem to ensure Latines have access to quality jobs with clear pathways to prosperity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walgreens’ Inclusive Training Program Brings On CT Employees That Identify As Disabled

October kicks off Disability Employment Awareness Month, but one company is already recruiting workers that identify as disabled - and they have been for 16 years now.

Environment

The Road to Recycling Podcast: New Episode Focused on School Recycling

The second episode of the Carton Council’s podcast series, “The Road to Recycling: A School Striving for Zero Waste” is now live.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ohio Mom Becomes First-Time Homeowner Through MPC’s Habitat for Humanity Project

It was an emotional moment for first-time homeowner Autumn Bennington when Maryann Mannen, EVP and CFO at Marathon Petroleum, handed her the keys to a new home in September.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Supporting Military Spouses Who Have To Relocate Is the Right Move

In recognition of Veterans and Military Families Month, we check in with a military spouse we first interviewed after she was hired by T-Mobile in 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Truth Behind Hustle Culture and How To Avoid Burnout

Many of us hear about Hustle Culture, but what does it entail? According to TalkSpace, Hustle culture is a mentality that embodies increased productivity, ambition and success, typically shared with little to no regard for one’s mental and physical well-being.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  8. 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...
  9. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  10. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.