Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Software-Defined Vehicles: The Critical Road to a Secure Future

Keysight Technologies

Innovation & Technology

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Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security

Northwestern Mutual

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Energy

A Sunny Future for US Power Grid

Solar energy could power 40 percent of America’s electricity by 2035, according to a new study released by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Research, Reports & Publications

Fourth TCFD Status Report Highlights Greatest Progress to Date on TCFD Adoption

TCFD disclosure increased more between 2019 and 2020 than in previous years; 83 of the world’s largest 100 companies now support or report in line with the TCFD’s recommendations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: Financial Equity

In this research, we explore American perceptions and understanding of inequities in our financial system – and which organizations are responsible to solve for these inequities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Vice President of Global Assembly and Test Operations, Jose Hernandez Lopez

In the United States, Americans commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, by honoring unique histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The JetBlue Foundation Opens its Fall Granting Application Cycle to Eligible STEM & Aviation Educational Programs

Educational programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and aviation may apply through November 1, 2021 for grants up to $50,000 each, based on criteria, need and project scope.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Employers List of 2021

On Oct. 12, Forbes published this year’s 2021 World’s Best Employers list.

Education

Latest Virtual Field Trip From Discovery Education Explores the History of Veterans Day and the Importance of Service

Discovery Education today announced the Voices of U.S., a Virtual Field Trip series in partnership with Discovery, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Reimagining the Policy Framework”

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a glaring omission in the sustainable building policy framework. While there are three pillars of sustainability—planetary, economic and human health—for years, policy has been designed as if there were only two.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Virtuous Circle: Partnering Across the Value Chain for Sustainable Homes

The challenges of weaning our economies from their harmful addiction to consumption and waste might seem insurmountable.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation and the Mississippi Center for Justice, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Kimberly-Clark, will provide legal services, assistance and resources to help historically underserved Mississippians

Environment

Meet Roxy the Zoologist: Biologist and Wildlife Filmmaker

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a deep connection with animals. My passion for documenting their lives and sharing their stories dates to when I was six years old.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow and Crocs Announce a New Collaboration To Help Lower the Carbon Footprint of Crocs' Iconic Footwear

Technology pioneered by Dow will support the reduction in carbon emissions of Crocs’ shoes by providing bio-based materials for production.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Latinx Employees Leave Their Mark

As National Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week, several Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) employees reflected on this year’s theme, “Deja tu Huella” or “Leave Your Mark.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Week 2021: Doubling Our Impact

Taproot Foundation is striving to double our community's average weekly social impact by forging 100+ pro bono connections during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alba Vivar Talks About Her Heritage and Giving Back to the Community

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Addressing Housing Affordability With Access to Homeownership

Affordable homeownership is not the capstone of economic well-being, it is the cornerstone. Here is how we make it happen...

Energy

5G Energy Consumption: What's the Impact of 5G NR in Real Networks?

The ultra-lean design of 5G NR can drastically decrease network-energy consumption compared to any previous cellular standard, including 4G LTE.

Environment

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Distinguished University Forests and Unique Innovator of FSC-Certified Cutlery, Among FSC® Leadership Award Winners

Third-party sustainability certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce award winners of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) 2021 Leadership Awards, which recognizes excellence in responsible forestry and the use of FSC certified products. Among 21 winners are three SCS certified organizations – Yale Forests, Swanton Pacific Ranch, and Ecotensil.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight Employee Reflects on Hispanic Contributions Throughout History During Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employee Sal Varela reflects on Hispanic contributions throughout history.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
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  3. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  4. Leadership
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    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
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    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  12. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
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    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...
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