Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Holland North America Celebrates Supports the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders in its 125th Anniversary Year

Jul 22, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The New Holland brand was founded in a small Pennsylvania town of the same name in 1895. From its inception, New Holland has valued innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that seeks to solve the problems of tomorrow, today. For that reason, New Holland North America chose 2020, the brand’s 125th anniversary, to make an additional show of support for the National FFA Organization by donating over $47,000 as a general contribution.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Leadership During the COVID-19 Crisis

Jul 22, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Geoff Martha answers questions about ventilator production, health and safety policies for employees, and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Our Global Community Through Uncertain Times

Jul 22, 2020 2:40 PM ET

As a global nutrition company, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to help those in need of good nutrition and critical resources. We are committed to supporting the communities where we live and work during this time of uncertainty.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper Calls On Global Community to #HelpFillTheBoxes to Feed the Hungry

Jul 22, 2020 1:30 PM ET

It’s more than just a box. That’s why International Paper is donating 2 million for hunger relief.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comerica Bank Announces $2 Million Investment to CDFIs - Lendistry and California FarmLink - Aiding Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Comerica Bank continues its response to supporting local communities with investments totaling $2 million to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) assisting small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Jul 22, 2020 1:05 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank has been named for the first time one of the best places to work for people with disabilities as part of the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the nation’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Custom Critical Helps Dairy MAX 'Moo've Over 8,600 Gallons of Milk

Jul 22, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Dairy MAX, a nonprofit organization representing 900 dairy farm families across eight states, continues its commitment to serve farmers and families thanks to FedEx Custom Critical.

Research, Reports & Publications

Republic Services Reports Meaningful Progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals

Jul 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes: Supporting Our Patients During COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created so much uncertainty, we remain committed to supporting people living with substance use disorders and schizophrenia and helping to assure that patients have access to our medicines.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Collaborates With Hexagon on Intelligent Tools

Jul 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch, Hexagon PPM announce a new technology partnership that will allow the global EPC leader to see faster, more seamless communication, quicker updates and smoother integration, helping to advance engineering design into the digital age.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Safer, Cleaner New Normal: Online Toolkit Helps Businesses Reopen Confidently

Jul 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Before COVID-19 upended Americans' lives, John Strom and his marketing team spent their days primarily supporting sales of Georgia-Pacific products. But in mid-March, they had a new mission: helping keep people safe.

Sustainable Development Goals

Walgreens Boots Alliance Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative

Jul 22, 2020 11:55 AM ET

Today Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy, is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities

Jul 22, 2020 11:40 AM ET

Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Wave of ESG Demand

Jul 22, 2020 10:40 AM ET

This past year of social and environment pressures (Covid-19, racism inequity, climate change, global risks) has created a new wave of demand for ESG data and insight.

Health & Healthcare

HPRC Launches Free Healthcare Plastics Recycling Vendor Directory

Jul 22, 2020 10:35 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is excited to announce the release of its new recycling vendor directory, designed to enable hospitals to build a more complete recycling program and provide recyclers with information...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: An Appealing Solution

Jul 22, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Apeel Sciences' story is a great example of biomimicry. They looked at how all plants on land have a surface layer that protects from drying and rotting, and they studied the molecular structure of those “peels” in fruits and vegetables. Then they developed a coating that mimics and amplifies their effectiveness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Cities Need a New Vision For Affordable Housing - And Business Can Help

Jul 22, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Nearly 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment as governments impose stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Events, Media & Communications

Transform: Energy & Carbon - The Virtual Conference Helping Business Lead the Energy Transition

Jul 22, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Businesses are living through a period of unprecedented change. Driven by the climate emergency and incoming regulation, plus shareholder, employee and consumer pressure - every business is being challenged with how to become a low-carbon enterprise.

Energy

World's First Validated and Registered Carbon Offset Project for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Jul 22, 2020 9:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), Electrify America and Verra are proud to announce the first-ever validation of a carbon offset project under a new methodology for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems.

Research, Reports & Publications

Upward Trajectory for ESG Disclosure Requirements

Jul 22, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The fifth edition of the Carrots & Sticks report, which assesses the regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting has found that ESG disclosure has never been more pervasive globally.

Research, Reports & Publications

Canary Wharf Group Commits to Ambitious Science Based Targets in Its Latest 2020 Sustainability Report, ‘Together We Can’

Jul 22, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has set out an ambitious environmental strategy for the next decade, including launching new emissions targets aligned with the demands of science to hold off climate impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

Infographic: HP's 2019 Sustainable Impact Progress

Jul 21, 2020 6:25 PM ET

HP is committed to driving positive, lasting change for the planet, its people and our communities. See how we are tracking against our goals and creating sustainable impact around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: July 20 - July 24

Jul 21, 2020 5:05 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, the spaces where we spend our time play a role in the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community...

Sustainable Development Goals

How Feed the Children Is Addressing Food Insecurity Amidst the Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 4:15 PM ET

According to current research, more than 17% of young children in the U.S. lack sufficient food — a rate 3 times higher than during the worst of the Great Recession. The escalating food crisis young children are facing today is alarming and calls...

Innovation & Technology

Seizing the Moment to Advance Data for Social Impact

Jul 21, 2020 4:15 PM ET

The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the power of data science for social impact in many ways, from helping to deliver school lunch stipends to parents after schools closed to using technology to make accessing critical safety net programs...