Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

NJEDA and PSEG Sign 78-year Lease for the New Jersey Wind Port, Establishing New Jersey As a Hub for the Clean Energy Economy

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and PSEG have signed a lease allowing for a term of up to 78-years on land that will be home to the New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County, New Jersey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming Impact Through Meaningful Capacity Building

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

In this 2021 U.S. Pro Bono Summit virtual session, participants will hear from Nonprofit Finance Fund, Prudential Foundation, and Taproot Foundation on the key considerations and insights connected to meaningful capacity building.

Environment

Cool Effect and American Airlines Celebrate One Year of Partnership and Carbon Emissions Reductions

Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects around the globe that reduce carbon emissions, and American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines

Research, Reports & Publications

Enbridge: Community Engagement

Sep 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Through dialogue and community participation, we seek to build trust and understanding, and cultivate relationships that enable us to constructively address stakeholder needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Celebrates International Equal Pay Day

Sep 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

For the second year, the United Nations is celebrating International Equal Pay Day on September 18.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eldorado Gold Supports Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Sep 16, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Earlier this summer, Eldorado Gold was proud to support Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland for their 'Future You' summer camp. This year, Eldorado sponsored the STEAM and resources day.

Environment

Global Water Center's Mobile Discovery Center Comes to Kohler, Wis.

Sep 16, 2021 5:40 PM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Tetra Pak® Cartons Are Recycled

Sep 16, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Tetra Pak® cartons are recyclable! Learn more about the carton recycling process and the different paths a carton can take once placed in your recycling bin.

Green Infrastructure

IVECO BUS Wins Major Order to Supply Electric Buses to the City of Paris, France

Sep 16, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The Parisian transport authority, Île-de-France Mobilités and the city’s transport operator, RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) have awarded a major European tender to IVECO BUS for the supply of its 12-meter full electric buses.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab as First Industry Partner; Lab Announces Batch #4 Companies

Sep 16, 2021 3:35 PM ET

CNH joins founding and corporate partners Accenture, Amdocs, Avanade, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, F5, Intel, Microsoft, Spirent, T-Mobile and VMware.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Land Betterment Shares Article about how Kentucky's Agricultural Climate is Changing

Sep 16, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to share Middle Tech Pod.com’s recent article titled “The Agriculture Climate in Kentucky is Changing.”

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Heinz Partners With WestRock to Remove 550 Tonnes of Plastic Packaging From Multipacks in UK Supermarkets as Part of £25 Million Investment in More Sustainable Solutions

Sep 16, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Heinz has announced today that it is continuing its mission to remove plastic from supermarket shelves with the UK roll-out of the Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack, a new, convenient

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empower by GoDaddy Participant Starts Non-Profit for Congolese Refugees

Sep 16, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Environment

How Can Oil Palm Contribute to the Sustainable Development of Villages

Sep 16, 2021 2:15 PM ET

If well-planned and managed, oil palm development can uplift communities, provide employment, and generate investments in infrastructures. This is why Musim Mas started a ground-up program to help interested villages grow oil palm sustainably.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CRB's Best Practices in Food Manufacturing Facility Design

Sep 16, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Consumer protection laws mandate that foods containing any of the 8 most common potential allergens be labeled, yet most US food recalls still arise from undeclared allergens.

Innovation & Technology

UnidosUS and Verizon Continue to Bridge Digital Skills Gap Among Latinos

Sep 16, 2021 1:30 PM ET

UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today its receipt of $1.4 million in grant funding from Verizon to support the organization’s Latinx @ Work Program.

Energy

State of Illinois Enacts Landmark Energy Transition Legislation That Includes Vistra's Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Initiative

Sep 16, 2021 1:20 PM ET

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2408, the Energy Transition Act, a sweeping measure designed to move the State of Illinois to 100% clean energy, support a transition away from carbon-intense power generation and spur renewable energy.

Environment

Net Zero Australia

Sep 16, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Progressing toward net-zero emissions & tackling complex climate challenges requires previously unimagined collaboration. A recent example is Dow's sponsorship of a 2-year partnership analyzing how Australia can achieve a net-zero economy by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

Any City Can Be a Net Zero City - This Is How to Start

Sep 16, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Efficiency and electrification are the two key levers that will decarbonize our cities’ transport and built environments, and accelerate the transition of net zero cities.

Green Infrastructure

Arup/WSP Joint Venture to Provide Planning and Engineering Services for BART Link21 Program

Sep 16, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Arup/WSP JV will be performing planning and engineering services for Link21’s New Transbay Rail Crossing, which will connect Oakland and San Francisco through a new rail service across the San Francisco Bay.

Health & Healthcare

Educators Anticipate Student Mental Health Challenges to Impact School Year Ahead, According to a New Morgan Stanley Survey

Sep 16, 2021 11:40 AM ET

High school educators expect that mental health issues will have a large impact on student learning this school year.

Environment

Environment - FedEx's Approach to Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize

Sep 16, 2021 11:20 AM ET

At FedEx, we understand our business has an impact on the environment, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to minimize these impacts.

Media & Communications

Focus on European Green Deal & “Fit for 55” Approaches - Impacts Will Be Far Beyond the European Continent

Sep 16, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The European Union is a collaborative effort of 27 sovereign nations on the continent organized to marshal the resources and collective capabilities of these member states to address economic, military, trade, travel, and other important issues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saving One of D.C.'s Oldest Hardware Stores

Sep 16, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Jerry Siegel and his son, Mike, own one of the oldest hardware stores in Washington, D.C. Customers began raising concerns about the coronavirus as early as January 2020. The two men went to work to protect employees—and their 155-year-old business.

Innovation & Technology

Tokyo 2020 Venues Set to Make the City More Inclusive and “Smart”

Sep 16, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame has now been extinguished, but the venues that hosted the athletes’ captivating performances are set to create long-lasting benefits for Tokyo and its communities.