Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Education

Action for Healthy Kids to Host National Conference on Child Health and Well-Being 2022

Action for Healthy Kids will convene over 300 school leaders, educators, parents, caregivers and stakeholders for the 2022 National Conference on Child Health and Well-Being: Real Talk. Real Solutions! at Loews Chicago Hotel from November 2 – 4, 2022.

Energy

Kohler Power Expands Global Footprint and Clean Energy Initiatives at Bauma

Environmental sustainability is inherently core to Kohler’s operations and products, driven by Kohler’s sustainability and social impact strategy, Believing in Better.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Young Audiences of Houston Celebrates New Sustainability Project, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

Young Audiences of Houston and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club came together today to celebrate the new sustainable lab at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, made possible by a $50,000 grant from Sun Club.

Innovation & Technology

The Duo Designing the Future of Farming

It’s been just over six months since Case IH’s connected farm project began in Brazil.

Green Infrastructure

By Advancing ACT Rule, North Carolina Will Drive Clean Truck Adoption in the Southeast

Ceres and major companies operating in North Carolina applaud the administration of Gov. Roy Cooper for establishing the state as a leader in the adoption of electric trucks, vans, and other large vehicles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Larta Institute Funds Diverse Innovators and Community-Based Climate Solutions With Wells Fargo Foundation Grant

Larta Institute was awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to launch a new Venture Fellows program, which will invest in diverse innovators and community-based solutions to combat the impacts of climate change.

Environment

Journey to Net-Zero: Supply Chain Sustainability

In this video series, we aim to demonstrate how Lenovo is taking action and measuring progress toward net-zero emissions through sustainable product design, conserving natural resources, and increasing sustainability in our supply chain.

Education

Lola Awoniyi-Oteri, Qualcomm Engineer and Prolific Inventor

Lola Awoniyi-Oteri, an Engineer, Principal/Manager in wireless R&D at Qualcomm Technologies tells us the impact her parents had on her career trajectory and urge to solve big problems.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program Announces the Second Group of Physicians to be Trained in the $114 Million Program

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF) announced that an additional 64 physicians have been selected to receive the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award (Winn CDA).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tapestry’s kate spade new york Team Encourages Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being

October 10 is world mental health day. Our kate spade new york team continues to inspire us to prioritize mental health and well-being with a number of their initiatives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Francis deSouza Recognized as 3BL Media's Responsible CEO of the Year for Innovation and ESG Integration

Illumina CEO, Francis deSouza received the award for 3BL Media’s 2022 Responsible CEO of the Year: Innovation and ESG Integration.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards

Today 3BL Media announced the recipients of the 2022 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards during its annual event, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Now What? at Pier Sixty in New York.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly Half of U.S. Contractors Believe Training the Next Generation of Workers Is the Industry's Most Critical Need, According to Newly Released Dewalt® Powering the Future Survey

As part of its commitment to empower the next generation of workers, DEWALT has opened the DEWALT Trades Scholarship, which will award students with a $5,000 grant in pursuance of a skilled trade educational program for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Environment

Purpose 360: Improving Life at Home With Whirlpool

We use appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines daily to save time and improve our quality of life – often without recognizing their impact on our lives.

Energy

Energy Solutions Designed for a Volatile Market

Volatility is a difficult word to hear and even harder to contend with, particularly for consumers. Though the word might create a bit of unease, there are ways to navigate and adapt to even the most complex energy market conditions

Environment

ICT Is a Solutions Sector

On the eve of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, Heather Johnson, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson, explores how ICT can provide solutions to the climate and learning crises that we face.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

14 Years on the Road in Winnipeg: Salvation Army Truck Donated by FedEx

The Community Response Unit or CRU is a heavy-duty vehicle outfitted with a full kitchen and can serve upwards of 150 people. This was made possible by a long-standing partnership and generous donation from FedEx.

Health & Healthcare

Key Insights on Current and Emerging Healthcare Issues

The Quest Diagnostics Health Trends® series of reports are drawn from our billions of data points to provide key insights into current healthcare issues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Eaton Leadership Insights: Want Better Business Results? Try Ethics.

“How do we make speaking up the norm and not the exception?” As Eaton’s Senior Vice President of Ethics and Compliance, I believe we should all be asking that same question every day.

Environment

Be Proactive About PFAS with This PFAS Action Plan Guide

We’ve put together some information to help you understand the risks associated with PFAS contamination and an action plan guide to aid your organization’s risk assessment, mitigation, and remediation efforts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Releases First Sustainable Financing Report Announcing Allocations of $600M Sustainability Bond

Principal Financial Group® has released its first Principal Sustainable Financing Report to highlight the proceeds allocated to eligible green and social assets from the issuance of the company’s $600 million sustainability bond in August 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Discovery Education and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Partner on New Initiative Promoting Literacy

Discovery Education announced today the launch of a new education initiative – Discover Literacy – created in partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation promoting literacy nationwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Celebrates UK Black History Month 2022

On October 18, the Ethnicity and Black Empowerment Network (BEN) business resource groups at Franklin Templeton and Western Asset’s Black Heritage Network organized a webinar with John Amaechi

Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Empowering Black Women Business Owners

When the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council identified a key issue facing Black women business owners, Fifth Third’s chief inclusion and diversity officer Stephanie Smith stepped in to help.

Health & Healthcare

Clinics Across Florida, New Jersey & California Advancing Mental Health in Underserved Communities - Awarded Funding From Teva Pharmaceuticals, Direct Relief and NAFC

Teva Pharmaceuticals, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and Direct Relief announced today the awarding of $825,000 in grant funding for 11 free and charitable clinics addressing mental health

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