Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Regulatory Impact of the Home Worker

Sep 29, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Companies all over the globe are actively working to determine their next steps in terms of office staff. It is certain that everyone is taking a hard look at the traditional office setting to determine what will work best for their organization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre - Future-Fit Foundation

Sep 29, 2021 12:05 PM ET

​In our latest Faces of Acre, we sat down with Catherine Harris, Head of CR & Sustainability in NY, to discuss her pro bono work as a board member for the Future-Fit Foundation.

Education

Thinkabit Lab Learning Center

Sep 29, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Feeling inspired to try coding yourself? The Thinkabit Lab Learning Center offers free online resources, developed to help adult instructors and parents introduce coding and engineering to students.

Energy

JetBlue Accelerates Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) With Plans for the Largest-Ever Supply of SAF in New York Airports for a Commercial Airline

Sep 29, 2021 11:35 AM ET

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced plans to speed up its transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an offtake agreement with SG Preston, a leading bioenergy developer.

Environment

P&G Accelerates Action on Climate Change Toward Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2040

Sep 29, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Procter & Gamble is announcing a plan to accelerate action related to climate change. P&G has also set a new ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2040 as well as interim 2030 goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric: Acting Responsibly Is the Only Way to Resilience

Sep 29, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chief Executive Officer at Schneider Electric compares running a sustainable business to going with the tide, rather than against it. Following your moral compass and acting responsibly is the only way to resilience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Communities Forward: Insights from Cross-Sector Leaders Closing the Opportunity Gap

Sep 29, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Common Impact and Cruise partnered with San Francisco-based nonprofits for a discussion on how cross-sector partnerships and workforce development programs can create more equitable pathways to opportunity. Hear what these leaders had to share.

Green Infrastructure

Careful Policy Design Could Unlock Massive Rooftop Solar Market Around the World

Sep 29, 2021 10:50 AM ET

A new BloombergNEF and Schneider Electric report finds rooftop solar market still largely untapped with potential to exceed 2,000 gigawatts of solar and 1,000 gigawatt-hours of energy storage by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “What Guides Us: Evidence, Equity, Education”

Sep 29, 2021 10:30 AM ET

In early September, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Honored for Enlightened Leadership on Global Challenges

Sep 29, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Cummins Inc. has been recognized for creating foundations for stable growth, combining business sense with the imperative to address the planet’s well-being.

Environment

Vistra Combating Climate Change Through Reduction of GHG Emissions

Sep 29, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Vistra is committed to leading in the climate change effort as we invest in zero-carbon resources, retire coal assets, and support and invest in environmentally-sound solutions and technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tom's of Maine Launches Get Into Nature Initiative With Rosario Dawson to Reinvigorate Kids' Connection to the Great Outdoors

Sep 29, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Kids need nature to thrive. And nature needs kids. But sometimes they need a helping hand to reach the great outdoors.

Environment

SEC Posts Sample Letter on Climate Change Disclosure

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted a sample letter highlighting potential disclosures that public companies should consider related to climate change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Real Estate's Role in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Agenda

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Ventures Closes $325 Million Fund Supporting Start-ups in Healthcare Innovation

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Illumina Ventures, an independently-managed, healthcare-focused venture firm, announced today the closing of its second investment fund with total commitments of $325 million, bringing its total capital under management to $560 million.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Provides $750,000 in Grants Across North Carolina for Small-business Revitalization

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – adapt to the unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Expands Internet Essentials to Federal Pell Grant Recipients and Pledges $15M to Get Even More Americans Connected

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Comcast has announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more students and families. Internet Essentials will now expand eligibility to Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Express Releases 2020-2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report With New Long-term Goals

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the release of its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes a new roadmap for the company’s ESG strategy focused on three core pillars: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I); Building Financial Confidence; and Advancing Climate Solutions.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch's Incubator Launches Climate Tech Accelerator Program to Speed New Decarbonization Solutions

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Recognizing the world is in a climate-driven crisis, global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch is seeking bold, committed partners to accelerate development of decarbonization solutions through its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Company: Getting Good People Back on the Road

Sep 29, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Redemption Cycle serves the community with the help of Regions Bank through their retail shop and through local advocacy work – but more importantly, redemption for members of the community that lack access to reliable transportation.

Health & Healthcare

Merck for Mothers: Helping End Maternal Mortality

Sep 29, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Merck for Mothers began its mission by joining the UN and collaborators around the globe to apply its scientific and business expertise to help save women’s lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Brand Brings Care Counts™ Laundry Program to Benton Harbor Area Schools

Sep 29, 2021 9:20 AM ET

To help maximize K-12 attendance and support educational equality in the Benton Harbor community, Whirlpool brand is expanding its commitment to providing ways for families to care for their loved ones in its own backyard

Innovation & Technology

Harvesting Data: A New, Digital Approach Mitigating Agricultural Risk

Sep 29, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Throughout my career in agriculture, I've been inspired by how eagerly growers have embraced progress. Today's farmer is tech-savvy and open to digital tools – ranging from apps and GPS to AI and machine learning – that can fuel smarter and more productive decisions.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Next Normal - Path to 2030: VMware Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Sep 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET

VMware’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlights the company’s ESG performance over the past fiscal year and showcases its 2030 Agenda

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Transparency Conference to Feature Speakers From Ferrero, Mars, Williams-Sonoma

Sep 29, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The inaugural Supply Chain Transparency Conference is scheduled to take place virtually from October 13th and 14th. The free conference is expected to draw over 1,000 attendees