Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Interns Tell All: “You Will Learn Hard and Work Hard”

Jul 28, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Ninety-seven interns have joined Illumina’s 12-week US summer internship program. Our interns spend their time fully integrated within an Illumina team, working in either engineering, scientific, or corporate functions.

Environment

Webinar Recap: The PFAS Risk Game

Jul 28, 2022 12:15 PM ET

In a recent webinar, Antea Group leads a conversation with two of our leading PFAS and remediation consultants to describe why we should care about PFAS, the complexities in identifying PFAS risks, and the latest developments for remediation.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Driving Accountability for Financial and Social Impact ft. Sarah Chapman, Manulife

Jul 28, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Join the conversation with Sarah Chapman, Global Chief Sustainability Officer at Manulife, as she and host Mandi McReynolds discuss how business can drive stronger accountability for both financial and social impact.

Energy

Climate and Energy Deal in Senate Is a “Mammoth Investment in Confronting the Climate Crisis” and Building U.S. Industry

Jul 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Ceres Vice President of Government Relations Anne Kelly issued the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin agreed to a $369 billion climate and energy package

Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight Reports on the Company’s Environmental Sustainability

Jul 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Appoints Madhur Aggarwal as Chief Solutions Officer and Richard Eyram as Chief Customer Officer

Jul 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET

As EcoVadis’ growth strategy accelerates, we’re pleased to announce two key additions to our leadership team who will help put our recent funding to work guiding even more companies towards a sustainable world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Our Part: Highlights From The Home Depot's 2022 ESG Report

Jul 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET

The Home Depot is committed to its three environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars – focusing on our people, operating sustainably and strengthening our communities.

Innovation & Technology

Creating a Lightning-Fast Experience for the Track at New Balance

Jul 28, 2022 11:55 AM ET

The request from the client was a simple one: provide robust WiFi connectivity at a new state-of-the-art indoor sports and concert venue in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines Receives Perfect Score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index

Jul 28, 2022 11:30 AM ET

For the seventh year in a row, American Airlines received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and was named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2022.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Can Technology Provide the Tools To Meet the Future Demands of Sustainable Supply Chains?

Jul 28, 2022 11:20 AM ET

Tackling Scope 3 emissions, which include all indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, can be one of the biggest challenges for any organisation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nokia Donates EUR 1,1 Million to Universities in Finland

Jul 28, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Nokia announced that it will donate a total of EUR 1,1 million to four Finnish universities to support technology research, education and innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Education Transformation in Nevada: Second Group of Educators Completes InspirED Fellowship With Support From Sands

Jul 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The InspirED Global Fellowship was established by Nevada Succeeds and Sands in 2020 to help transform education in Nevada’s public schools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employees Apply Their Passion and Skills To Coach Small Business Owners Through Empower by GoDaddy

Jul 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Empower by GoDaddy serves entrepreneurs in underserved communities by providing the training, tools and resources needed to ignite their businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

The 2021 Cadence Sustainability Report Highlights How Their Environmental, Social, and Governance Programs Are Essential

Jul 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The 2021 Cadence Sustainability Report highlights how Cadence’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs are essential to our long-term business success

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's LA Kings and Blue Shield of California Highlight Equality and Inclusivity at We Are All Kings Camp

Jul 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

AEG’s LA Kings hosted their second annual “We Are All Kings Camp”, presented by Blue Shield of California, at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California from July 25 through 29, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

CECP Company Spotlight: Making New Strides in Societal & Community Investment with Applied Materials, Ecolab, & Travelers

Jul 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Societal and community investments provide individuals and organizations with tools and skills to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Northern Trust's Commitment to Sustainability

Jul 28, 2022 10:30 AM ET

We believe that serving as an active owner produces sustainable value over the long term, which leads to better outcomes for clients, shareholders and stakeholders.

Events, Media & Communications

P&G's Signal Summit Helps Solve Problems of Tomorrow

Jul 28, 2022 10:30 AM ET

More than 3,000 people attended the eleventh annual #PGSignal Summit for a day of inspiration.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Barnyard Leftovers Turned Birria Quesadilla

Jul 28, 2022 10:25 AM ET

While complex flavor usually comes with complex preparation, Corporate Chef Bryan Fisherkeller simplifies the traditional birria dish (but not flavor) in one of his favorite concepts: Barnyard Birria Quesadillas.

Diversity & Inclusion

Six Women Shaping the Future of Engineering (and Transforming Lives)

Jul 28, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Women engineers across the Boston Scientific global network agree: To inspire more women to join the field means encouraging girls who show an interest in learning math or the sciences to pursue their studies.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Joins Novartis-Led Collaboration To Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials

Jul 28, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Through a new collaboration with Beacon of Hope, Merck will operate clinical trials through four Historically Black Medical School clinical trial Centers of Excellence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Resource Groups: Fostering a Safe and Inclusive Workplace

Jul 28, 2022 10:15 AM ET

In good times and bad, United Rentals employees come together to support each other and their communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Increases Support of Minority-Owned Businesses: Announces Centers of Excellence Mentoring Cohort for Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Southern California Businesses

Jul 28, 2022 10:05 AM ET

Aramark announced the start of its second mentoring cohort with the EMSDC and SCMSDC, continuing its support of small businesses and businesses owned and operated by minorities, women, and other diverse populations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jeffrey Whitford Named a CSR/ESG Professional of the Year in Ragan & PR Daily's Communicators of the Year Awards

Jul 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Jeffrey Whitford, head of sustainability and social business innovation at the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, was named a CSR/ESG Professional of the Year in Ragan and PR Daily’s Communicators of the Year Awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walmart Accelerates Action in FY2022 ESG Summary Report

Jul 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Walmart has issued its FY2022 ESG Summary Report and accompanying ESG issues briefs which outline its commitments and progress toward becoming a regenerative company that puts nature and humanity at the center of its business practices.