Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIXIL Helps to Protect Teachers Through Donation of 20,000 Face Shields

Oct 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET

LIXIL Americas, a water technology company known for its kitchen and bath brands American Standard, GROHE and DXV, today announced plans to support teachers across the country through a donation of more than 20,000 face shields.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines Redesigns Mobile App To Be More Accessible for People With Visual Disabilities

Oct 28, 2020 1:35 PM ET

More than 25 million Americans have self-reported travel-limiting disability. The improved accessibility of the app is just one of the ways United is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion of customers with disabilities.

Events, Media & Communications

Building the Future Starts Now: Reflections from BSR Conference 2020

Oct 28, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The BSR20 Conference aimed to help the sustainable business community see our changing world more clearly. Here are four takeaways from the event on how to meet the moment and build the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trailblazer Takeaways: Rosario Dawson on the Importance of “Making a Plan to Vote”

Oct 28, 2020 1:15 PM ET

From September 15 to October 15, T-Mobile observed Hispanic Heritage Month with a host of virtual celebrations, panel talks and educational events.

Health & Healthcare

How Innovative Community Responses to COVID-19 Support Healthy Aging

Oct 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Learn how six communities adapted to make information and services more accessible for older people during COVID-19. New report funded by Tufts Health Plan Foundation and researched by FSG.

Energy

Enviva Releases Its First Corporate Sustainability Report

Oct 28, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Enviva's 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report outlines Enviva’s commitment to sustainable wood bioenergy, milestones in the company’s 16-year history, and progress in fighting climate change, displacing coal, and growing more trees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking New Ground: Women's History Month (Canada)

Oct 28, 2020 12:45 PM ET

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate women from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenBiz's Top 25 Most Sustainable Fleets

Oct 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET

UPS is listed as one of GreenBiz's top 25 most sustainable fleets. For several years UPS has been operating its "rolling laboratory" approach to piloting and deploying low-carbon and electric vehicles.

Green Infrastructure

Cox Assumes Majority Ownership of BrightFarms

Oct 28, 2020 11:30 AM ET

BrightFarms is a leader in the rapidly growing indoor farming industry, a movement that seeks to disrupt the conventional produce industry by replacing the complex long-distance West Coast supply chain. Its growing methods use 80% less water, 90% less land and 95% less shipping fuel than traditional agriculture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is Remote Work Working?

Oct 28, 2020 11:25 AM ET

At insurance company Aflac, CFO Max Broden says productivity went up initially. “Not having to commute meant people gained some time,” he explains. “We also probably have more water cooler talk in the office than is sometimes necessary from a productivity standpoint, and that went away.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy

Oct 28, 2020 11:20 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to support Emancipation Park Conservancy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP LIFE Centers Mexico

Oct 28, 2020 11:15 AM ET

HP, the HP Foundation, and U.N. Women under its Second Chance Education & Vocational Learning Program, with support from BHP Foundation, are providing women in Mexico

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability at Owens Corning: Our Approach. Our Aspirations.

Oct 28, 2020 11:05 AM ET

As a worldwide leader in engineered materials for insulation, roofing, and composites, Owens Corning also seeks to lead the way in corporate sustainability efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Exclusive: New Group Aims To Make Patenting, Inventing More Diverse

Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

ICYMI: Fifth Third Publishes ESG Report

Oct 28, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Environment

S&P Global Completes 11th Annual Environmental Disclosure Through CDP

Oct 28, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Disclosure highlights Company’s commitment to sustainability; since 2013, S&P Global has decreased greenhouse gas emissions 31% and energy use by 37% across its facilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TODAY Surprises Military Caregivers With Comcast's Internet Essentials

Oct 28, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Select members of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Fellowship Program thought they were simply tuning in to this morning’s TODAY Show segment to celebrate military caregivers.

Innovation & Technology

Education Anywhere: How Rumie Is Using Pro Bono to Cross the Digital Divide

Oct 28, 2020 9:35 AM ET

Rumie is a nonprofit dedicated to removing barriers to learning through technology—founder Tariq Fancy shares how pro bono has been a resource for their ongoing work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Standards Available in Portuguese

Oct 28, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Organizations in Brazil, Portugal and eight other countries have improved access to the world’s most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, following publication of the GRI Standards in Portuguese.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Cogeneration System Keeps Greenhouse Growing in Belgium

Oct 28, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Trillium Global Equity: Trailblazing ESG Fund Continues to Perform

Oct 28, 2020 9:05 AM ET

In the ever-evolving landscape of ESG investing, Trillium’s ESG Global Equity fund has proven itself, through a long track record of positive results and generating returns responsibly

Research, Reports & Publications

Facing Pandemics and Emerging Threats, ATMP Industry Arrives at Intersection of Obstacle and Opportunity

Oct 28, 2020 9:00 AM ET

From operational uncertainty and age-old budget constraints to outdated manual processes, CRB’s new Horizons: Cell and Gene Therapy report finds the biopharma industry at an important intersection of obstacle and opportunity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UNFCU Wins Mortgage Bankers Association 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award

Oct 28, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The United Nations Federal Credit Union was recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) with its Organizational 2020 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award. UNFCU was the only credit union award recipient at MBA’s virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo held on 19-21 October.

Health & Healthcare

Toxin Free USA Sues Target for Deceptive Marketing of Good & Gather Raisins

Oct 28, 2020 8:00 AM ET

GMO Free USA dba Toxin Free USA, a national nonprofit advocating for clean food, filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Target Corporation for the deceptive labeling and marketing of Good & Gather California Raisins.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purposeful Pivots: Meaningful Corporate Social Impact Strategies Created During The Pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 7:35 AM ET

A new white paper from Engage for Good and Salesforce.org tells the inspiring stories behind seven “purposeful pivots” and reveals the principles that brands can use to work smarter and adapt better during these challenging times.