Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Hosts Company Unscripted Session to Uncover Lessons in Nonlinear Leadership

Tapestry, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Partners

UNFCU Foundation

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Enables Enterprise-Scale AI Adoption in Semiconductor Design with SOS Enterprise

Keysight Technologies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement

KeyBank

Energy

FTI and BioStar Renewables Expand Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Infrastructure Nationwide

BioStar Renewables

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day at Lenovo

Lenovo

Events, Media & Communications

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) To Give Evidence on Indoor Air Quality at Parliament of New South Wales (NSW Parliament)

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Consulting Services Gains RSPO Approval as an Endorsed Training Provider (ETP)

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Medtronic Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Aflac Celebrates 20 Years as a World’s Most Ethical Company

Aflac announced today that the company has once again been named by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Smoothies for Every Kind of Day

When you’re looking for a customizable tool for everyday balance, look no further than smoothies. Creamy, refreshing, and nutrient-rich, smoothies can be crafted to match your goals.

3M Partners With JetZero To Reshape Aviation

3M has announced an investment and strategic collaboration with JetZero, an aerospace innovator developing the world’s first commercial all-wing body aircraft. The unique design offers the potential to redefine how the industry meets ever increasing airline needs for efficiency.

Getting Proximate: Reflections From Cisco's First Year of 40 Communities

A little more than a year ago, Cisco announced our next big ambition: 40 Communities. The 10-year initiative is audacious by design

Mastercard: When AI Enters the Apiary, Bees — and Beekeepers — Thrive

The aromatic lychee orchards of northern India, the mustard fields that flow through Rajasthan like golden rivers, and the vast sunflower farms in Karnataka all have one thing in common. Actually, billions: bees.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walgreens Boots Alliance Leads the Way in Cultivating a Diverse and Healthy Workplace Culture

An undeniable correlation exists between employee wellness and a business' overall health. Health, safety and well-being are core to Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purpose and heritage to inspire more joyful lives through better health.

Events, Media & Communications

Sofidel Sustainability Specialist To Speak at Clean Buildings Conference 2024

On Tuesday, March 12, Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel, will present tips for cutting through greenwashing to improve scope 3 emissions and meet sustainability goals at the Clean Buildings Conference (CBC) in Baltimore.

Events, Media & Communications

Baker Hughes Showcases Innovative Technology Solutions at India Energy Week 2024

Baker Hughes participated in India Energy Week 2024 in Goa, India's largest energy exhibition and conference. Inaugurated by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the event brought together leaders from across the energy value chain to support India's energy transition goal

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New $1.1 Million Investment from Fifth Third Foundation Advances NMSDC Centers of Excellence Certificate Program

Organizations Announce 2023 Centers of Excellence Graduates

Diversity & Inclusion

Redefining Success: 18-Year Home Depot Associate Shares Her Core Career Principles

The corporate compliance department works to ensure everyone at The Home Depot is doing the right thing. As a manager in that space and an 18-year associate, Ashaki Whatley loves putting on her orange apron every day.

Events, Media & Communications

DP World Charts a New Course: From Port Authority to Global Trade Innovator

Glen Clark, CEO of DP World US and Mexico, and Head of Contract Logistics for the Americas, sat down with Supply Chain World to share insights into the evolving landscape of supply chains and DP World's strategic response.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Adam Warren, Shaping the Future of Innovation & Representation

Our purpose is what unites us at Henkel North America: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Our pioneering spirit is reflective of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our employees and partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Recognized for Climate Action and Transparency

Yum! is best known for its RED (relevant, easy and distinctive) brands – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – but recent accolades in the sustainability space might make consumers see it as green.

Diversity & Inclusion

Discovery Education Offers Educators New Content for Women's History Month

Discovery Education now offers a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to support observances of Women’s History Month. Since 1987 in the United States, Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.

Energy

Marathon Petroleum Trucks and Trains Transition to Using Renewable Diesel in La Basin

Marathon Petroleum’s Vinvale and East Hynes fleets in California’s Los Angeles Basin have made a significant step toward reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner future by transitioning both fleets entirely to renewable diesel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Receives Prestigious FT Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

NEW YORK and LONDON, February 29, 2024 /3BL/ - AccountAbility, a global ESG Consulting and Standards firm with a thirty-year history, has been recognized for the seventh straight year as a Leading Management Consultant by the Financial Times.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Is Plywood Made? A Veneer Mill Tour

Plywood is crucial in construction, but have you ever wondered how plywood is made? In this article, we explore how trees are transformed during the plywood-making process at a veneer mill in Aberdeen, Washington.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking Ground in LA’s Little Tokyo

A new mixed-use, affordable housing development is underway in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood. Go For Broke Plaza and First Street North Residences will provide 248 units of affordable housing.

Innovation & Technology

Enabling the Deep-Tech and Innovation Ecosystems in Vietnam, Taiwan and Africa

In Vietnam, Taiwan and Africa, the Qualcomm ecosystem programs catalyzed innovation and intellectual property (IP) generation across the globe in 2023.

Education

Georgia Tech’s Scheller College Faculty Elevate Sustainability in the Classroom

The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business announces the first cohort of the Faculty Educational Innovation Community, which is committed to enhancing sustainability content and pedagogy across Scheller College of Business curricula.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity’s Annual Report for 2023

Hygiene and health company Essity recently published its Annual Report for 2023 on essity.com. Read the complete CEO message and about Essity’s strategic priorities, earnings and leading sustainability work in the Annual Report for 2023, which is attached to this press release.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Clorox Company’s Commitment to Strong Corporate Governance

This strong governance begins at the top. Our board of directors applies their strong, diverse and relevant skills to provide meaningful oversight of the company and its execution of the IGNITE strategy, demonstrating active engagement with the issues most important to investors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Yearlong Guide to Giving Back in Your Community

Subaru owners love to support their communities all year round. Here are ways to give back in every month of the year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named to Fortune’s World's Most Admired Companies 2024

Wesco has been named to this prestigious list of international companies since 2022 and improved in its industry category of Wholesalers: Diversified ranking this year – up from #4 in 2023 to #2 in 2024.

Research, Reports & Publications

Georgia-Pacific’s New Stewardship Report, Progress With Purpose, Is Now Available.

At Georgia-Pacific LLC, stewardship encompasses the responsible management of our actions and the resources entrusted to our care in a manner that respects the rights of others.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

This year’s theme for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley Emphasizes the Value of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Toni Townes-Whitley expresses excitement about cultivating a vibrant ERG community during this pivotal moment in SAIC's strategic journey. Hear about the essential role ERGs play as listening mechanisms and channels for effective communication.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Reflects on Black History Month

As the daughter of a public school teacher, Black History Month has been a pillar in my personal journey of discovery as a lifelong learner. My focus this year is the dream of those who came before me.

Energy

Entergy Mississippi Offers Bill Management and Assistance Options for Winter Season

This winter, Entergy Mississippi’s service area endured multiple days of extremely cold temperatures, causing many customers to turn up the heat to take the chill out of the air.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gilead Announces Funding Initiative To Support HIV Prevention, Anti-Stigma and Health Equity Efforts for Black Cisgender and Transgender Women and Girls in the U.S.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced it is providing a total of $12.6 million in grant funding to 19 organizations working to improve the HIV landscape for Black women and girls in the United States.

Latest Campaigns

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

ESG Recognition

While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...

LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

Medtronic Impact -- Reporting

We know that every action we take impacts the future of our employees, our business, our communities, and our planet. We put people and the planet...

Aflac in the Community

Learn more about Aflac’s culture of care and how it sits at the heart of all we do.