Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

The Future of Testing and Care: Broader Access

May 4, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Abbott’s Andrea Wainer sat down with Aspen Institute at Aspen Ideas Health to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the importance of access and affordability for the future of testing and healthcare.

Environment

Principal Financial Group Announces Strides in Decreasing Carbon Emissions

May 4, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

WEC Energy Group Sets Industry-Leading Environmental Goals

May 4, 2021 12:00 PM ET

WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) unveiled aggressive new carbon dioxide and methane reduction goals this week.

Events, Media & Communications

Alkermes to Showcase Data From Psychiatry Portfolio at Upcoming Scientific Conferences Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) recently announced plans to present clinical data and outcomes research from its psychiatry portfolio at three scientific conferences during Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

John Deere Named a Winner of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards for the Rayuwa Project in Nigeria

May 4, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Fast Company selects PYXERA Global partner John Deere as winner of the CSR Award for its 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards in recognition of the Rayuwa project. Rayuwa is launched with John Deere, PYXERA Global and smallholder farm families in Nigeria.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

American Doubles Cold Chain Capabilities, More Flight Options

May 4, 2021 11:40 AM ET

As the world continues to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this expansion will further support the airline's already important role in distributing temperature-critical cargo like vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other life science products.

Environment

The ESG Evolution: How (and Why) Two Tech Companies Are Tackling ESG

May 4, 2021 11:10 AM ET

In our webinar hosted by Carolyn Clemmens, Senior Sustainability Project Manager with Antea Group, two guest speakers took a deep dive into how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics are emerging in the tech industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Planet Water Foundation and The Starbucks Foundation Extend Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Access to Communities Across Eight Countries

May 4, 2021 11:00 AM ET

With the partnership entering its 11th year, the two orgs have committed to deliver community-level clean water projects across 8 countries in 2021, reaching a combined total of 18k people in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Environment

Sourcing to Protect Pollinators, Merchants Move Toward a Greener Future

May 4, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Restoring pollinator habitats is key to feeding the future in a greener, more sustainable way. Walmart and its merchants are improving and expanding pollinator habitats while minimizing the use of pesticides that can harm pollinators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Backs Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts

May 4, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has welcomed that the European Commission is maintaining its ambition to achieve progress in corporate transparency on sustainability impacts, following publication of the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: Securing the Future of Food Safety Auditors

May 4, 2021 10:50 AM ET

In this episode, host Linda Okpala speaks to GFSI Senior Technical Manager Marie-Claude Quentin on the latest public consultation from the GFSI.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named to LinkedIn's 'Top Companies' List for 2021

May 4, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Comcast NCBUniversal ranked among the top 20 companies this year on LinkedIn's 2021 'Top Companies' list, honored for the fourth time because of its commitment to employee growth and development.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Listen To Truist’s Money and Mindset Podcast: Controlling What You Can in Life

May 4, 2021 10:05 AM ET

At Truist, we understand everyone’s financial journey and goals are unique. But when you reframe your relationship to money, a positive mindset can lead to positive changes — in more than just your financial life. We’re helping with inspiration and guidance.

Energy

KeyBanc Capital Markets Adds Renewable Energy M&A Team to Expand Its Utilities, Power and Renewables Practice

May 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

KeyBanc Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of Cleveland-based KeyCorp, announced the expansion of its Utilities, Power & Renewables Group through the addition of a six-person renewable energy investment banking team.

Education

Five Teachers Who Make a Difference Around the World

May 4, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Imagine having a job where you constantly need to adapt your work to accommodate the different learning styles of your staff. Imagine you’re trying to meet expectations of many people outside of your organization, including parents and regulators.

Diversity & Inclusion

Progress Together for an Equitable Future

May 4, 2021 9:15 AM ET

In a year defined by change, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains a key business priority at VMware. VMware’s executive leadership team recognize our DEI work as important and necessary in the broader evolution of our company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Canada Celebrates Great Place to Work-Certified™ Achievement

May 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Bacardi, the world’s largest privately-held spirits company, has received high praise for its bold acts of leadership in the last year, earning the family-owned company a coveted spot on the 2021 Best Workplaces™ in Canada List.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Practices for Workplace Giving Campaigns

May 4, 2021 8:45 AM ET

In today's episode, we discuss best practices for workplace giving campaigns and how to increase participation and employee engagement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International WELL Building Institute Wins Top Workplaces 2021 Award

May 3, 2021 6:20 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) received today the amNewYork Top Workplaces 2021 Award, an honor to recognize IWBI’s leading workplace culture validated by employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The award was presented by Schneps Media, the publisher of amMetroNewYork newspaper.

Health & Healthcare

Taco Bell Goes Beyond Meat — Literally and Figuratively

May 3, 2021 5:45 PM ET

As for those colorful sauce packets that either end up in landfill or in the condiment morgue of your refrigerator, change is also on the horizon. Last week, Taco Bell said it would work with TerraCycle to find those sauce packets a second life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leveraging our Resources to Make our Communities Stronger

May 3, 2021 4:35 PM ET

From large-scale volunteer efforts driven by Sands Cares to sustainability initiatives spearheaded by Sands ECO360, we approach this mission at the granular level, and also leverage our resources to affect change on a much larger scale, as well.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Promotes CIO Irvin Bishop Jr. to Executive Vice President

May 3, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Having intensified Black & Veatch’s focus on deployment of data optimization and other transformative technologies to bolster decision-making and value to clients, Irvin Bishop Jr., CIO, has been promoted to executive vice president.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award

May 3, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management, automation, and sustainability, today announced that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Leadership: Mentorship, Progression and Confidence

May 3, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Women’s History Month may be over, but our recognition of women’s contributions isn’t. In this continuation of our women’s leadership blog series, we share more of our women leaders’ pledges for equality and commitments to challenging the status quo.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Superheroes of Social-Emotional Learning Honored on National Teachers' Day

May 3, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Celebrating educators across the United States for their heroic efforts to support youth mental health and wellbeing, the Life’s Good: Experience Happiness program is honoring America’s superhero teachers in recognition of National Teachers’ Day, May 4.