Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mountain Mediation Receives $100,000 Wells Fargo Grant to Support Eviction Prevention

Wells Fargo & Company

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Year in Stories: How Covia’s People Drove Progress in 2025

Covia

Education

Otis Expands Little Engineers STEM Program Globally

Otis Worldwide Corporation

Events, Media & Communications

Recognizing Nicolas Clerget, BIER’s 2025 Steering Committee Chair

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable

Research, Reports & Publications

Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC Receives Low Carbon Award From Geneva Climate Network 2050Today

International Olympic Committee





Recent Alerts

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

people in a boat
What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ninety Employees Clean Up 60 Acres in 30 Degree Temperatures

Camp Westwood is a branch of the Pawtucket YMCA tucked away off the beaten path in Coventry, RI. The 60 acres of land is open from April to October each year for locals to camp, swim, kayak, or just enjoy the beautiful setting. And as our employees turned into the camp this Earth Day, we were greeted with a sign that read “Thank You National Grid Volunteers.” We hadn’t done anything to deserve the thanks yet, but we were about to earn it.

Environment

Bloomberg Gives $4.5 Million to Help U.S. Keep Paris Climate Accord Commitment

Former New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg says he has a responsibility to help the environment as the Trump administration has backed down from its role in the Paris climate agreement. He said on "Face the Nation" he will write a check for $4.5 million this year to fund that mission.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Renay Loper of PYXERA Global Leads Workshop at Taproot Foundation’s U.S. Pro Bono Summit

PYXERA Global is pleased to announce our participation in the Taproot 2018 U.S. Pro Bono Summit hosted by the Taproot Foundation and BMW Foundation on April 18–19 in San Francisco, CA. The Taproot Foundation’s annual event brought together leaders in the practice of Global Pro Bono to share knowledge, challenges, and experiences in an effort to better facilitate pro bono work that drives social change. PYXERA Global joined other leaders in the practice to discuss Global Pro Bono projects as they relate to technology, leadership, and food access.

Energy

Headlights vs. Highlights: Season Four of Better Buildings SWAP Showcases General Motors and L’Oréal USA

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today unveiled the fourth installment of the “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” featuring General Motors and L’Oréal USA. In this online video series, the companies swap energy management teams to gain new insights, save money and improve the energy performance of their industrial facilities. The result is an informative, behind the scenes look at what it takes to improve manufacturing competitiveness through energy efficiency.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Will Implicit Bias Training Solve the Starbucks Problem?

A barista calls the cops on two black men waiting for a friend and Starbucks responds with implicit bias training to help employees recognize subconscious racism. Is this response good enough? Information on its own does not change attitudes and behavior. So, what’s the answer?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Hundred People Behind Your Favorite Pair of Jeans - Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability

Have you ever stopped to think about how many people were involved in making the clothes you buy? Chances are you have heard about or read The Travels of a T-shirt in a Global Economy or listened to Planet Money’s piece on making a t-shirt. Both are incredibly interesting examinations of the effects of global trade on the fashion industry, developing countries and garment workers.

Innovation & Technology

VMware Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

From virtualization to cloud computing, with a commitment to be a force for good, click here to explore VMware's interactive timeline and find out how 20 years of innovation have given rise to a better, more connected world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Morgan Stanley Announces New Commitment to Finance $250Bn in Low-Carbon Solutions by 2030

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced a new commitment to provide $250Bn in low-carbon financing by 2030. Contributing to this commitment are the Firm’s activities in clean-tech and renewable energy financing, sustainable bonds and other transactions that enable low-carbon solutions. As companies, governments and institutions transition to a low-carbon economy, Morgan Stanley views low-carbon financing as a win-win for business and the environment.

Education

Brain Food: How What You Eat Can Help You When Studying

If you are what you eat, then what should you eat (or not eat) to help you retain information when studying for final exams? Sodexo national dietitian Beth Winthrop, who helps the company’s college and university clients create healthy, well-balanced food options for students around the United States, has offered her tips for smart eating during finals season.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart Highlights Economic, Societal and Environmental Progress in 2018 Global Responsibility Report Summary

Today, Walmart released a summary of its eleventh annual Global Responsibility Report (GRR), highlighting the company’s progress and accomplishments in fiscal year 2018 to increase economic opportunity, enhance sustainability of supply chains and strengthen local communities.

Environment

5 Writing and Communication Tips for EHS Professionals

If you write anything as an EHS professional, you should read these 5 writing tips on Antea Group's blog.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rebuilding Together Announces [Re]Build, Cause Marketing Campaign to Accelerate Support to People and Communities in Need

Rebuilding Together, the leading home and community revitalization national non-profit organization, today announced the launch of [Re]Build, a grassroots movement to repair homes and revitalize communities across the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Moody’s Seeks to Open Doors to a Better Future

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Marks Launch of New Voices Initiative to Diversify Newsroom Sources

At a reception at Bloomberg’s New York headquarters on April 17, Laura Zelenko, Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor of Talent, Diversity, Training and Standards announced that Bloomberg is already tracking progress in meeting ambitious goals and is providing media training for women and other diverse executives who are underrepresented on Bloomberg’s broadcast airwaves.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cobb & Toktay: 2018 Innovation in Co-curricular Education Award

For their groundbreaking accomplishments with the Internship and Co-op Carbon Reduction Challenge, Kim Cobb and Beril Toktay have been selected as the recipients of the 2018 Innovation in Co-curricular Education Award, administered by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Sustainable Development Goals

8 Key Sustainability Trends to Watch Out for This Year

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE | Who Are We?

How does CBRE build advantage? It starts with our people, our culture, communities and their ideas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PepsiCo Foundation and GENYOUth Partner to Conquer Hunger Among Students by Expanding "Grab-n-Go" School Breakfast Programs

Today, the PepsiCo Foundation (NASDAQ: PEP) and GENYOUth are increasing access to the national school breakfast program to help conquer hunger in underserved communities. The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the global food and beverage company, will provide "grab-n-go" breakfast carts to be used in 25 schools in 18 states as part of Ready, Step, Move…Give!, an employee step-challenge created in partnership with Healthy Living, PepsiCo's employee well-being program. These carts will provide approximately 2.25 million nutritious school breakfasts to students nationwide over the course of the school year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing the 2018 Sands Cares Heroes of the Year

In honor of the 2nd annual Sheldon G. and Dr. Miriam Adelson Citizenship Award, presented by Sands Cares, we are spotlighting our 12 Sands Cares Heroes, finalists for the Adelson Citizenship Award. The winner will be announced Wednesday, April 25.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Gender Equality: With or Without the Federal Government

A corporation's reputation is a powerful and valuable thing, and a corporation that depends on women at any level — as employees, stockholders, customers, investors — is understandably wary about alienating half of any of those stakeholder groups.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Procter & Gamble Family Care Honored With Arbor Day Foundation’s Friend of the Forest

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced today that Procter & Gamble Family care has been awarded the Friend of the Forest Award which recognizes a corporation and its leaders for their commitment to using trees and forests to achieve corporate sustainability goals and targets. The award will be presented on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at a Town Hall meeting at Procter & Gamble headquarters in Cincinnati.

Research, Reports & Publications

Heathrow 2.0: Building a Strategy for Sustainability Leadership

One year ago, Heathrow launched its plan for sustainable growth. Representing a step-change in approach, Heathrow 2.0 demonstrates leadership, both within the aviation sector and beyond, and goes further than merely reducing negative impacts to delivering real, positive change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Participates in the #whomademyclothes Campaign

For the second year, Gildan is participating in the #whomademyclothes campaign from Fashion Revolution, a global movement working to unite people and organisations to change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and consumed. The organisation is committed to enhancing sustainability and social impacts of the industry and elevating transparency in the entire fashion supply chain.

Research, Reports & Publications

SC Johnson Sets a New Standard in Transparency

SC Johnson has released its 26th annual Sustainability Report, The Science Inside, which shares publicly the criteria inside the company’s Greenlist™ ingredient selection program. The Greenlist™ program helps the company continually improve its products by choosing ingredients to better protect human health and the environment.

Education

Five Elementary School Students Compete in 2018 Sodexo Future Chefs Final Challenge

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life and student nutrition to nearly 400 school districts throughout the U.S., today announces the five student semi-finalists in the 2018 Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  2. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  5. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  6. Cisco Purpose Report
    Cisco Purpose Report
  7. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  8. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  13. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  14. Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness
    About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...
  15. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...