Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise 2021: A Season of Service

Operation Surprise is about service, community and living the company’s core values.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Providing Clothing, Cleanliness and Comfort

A man approaches the service window of the Essentials Van, a mobile closet that delivers free clean clothes and hygiene products to people in need around Metro Detroit. Though it’s summertime, he’s looking for a pair of pants in preparation for winter.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chevron Shipping Joins Sea Cargo Charter

“The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global standard for reporting shipping emissions that advances the decarbonization of the maritime industry. We are excited to join and partner with Sea Cargo Charter to enhance the transparency and accuracy of reporting which will promote responsible environmental performance,”

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 5: Innovation

Part of the Return on Sustainability Series, this ebook looks at how sustainability practices drive innovation and how companies can effectively use it as a key strategic and tactical advantage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Establishes Charitable Foundation to Provide Additional ekō Relief Homes for Victims of Kentucky Tornados

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) has established a charitable foundation through the Community Foundation of West Kentucky (“CFWK”) to receive donations to broaden their relief efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lakeland Polymers Receives 2021 VSC Recycling Award

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, presented the 2021 Recycling Award at its annual meeting to Lakeland Polymers, of Boonton

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Behind the Wheel: the IVECO Solidarity Cargo Makes up for Lost Time

The global pandemic has left in its wake a trail of broken dreams, missed opportunities and lives put on hold. Thankfully, though, stories of hope and happiness are beginning to emerge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Announces $250,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project

To mark the celebration of Veteran’s Day across the U.S, Verizon has announced that it will donate $250,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

World Federation of Youth Clubs Appoints Three Board Members Broadening Expertise and International Impact

The World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC) supports organizations that care for the well-being of young people, especially those who may not have resources to champion their cause.

Energy

Advancing Energy Transition? Count Your Assets Too!

Understanding the full life cycle of assets should be an integral part of the energy transition. Nilmino Roberts explores the need for a holistic view incorporating good asset management practices when it comes to energy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families This Holiday Season

FedEx Freight is proud to help military families make memories this holiday season. During one of the busiest seasons to date, the company will deliver trees to a total of 77 military bases this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $5.2 Million in 2021 Grants

Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced grants of more than $5.2 million in 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving a More Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in 2022

The economic rebound in the wake of the pandemic has been a tale of two recoveries. In the U.S., low-wage earners, especially Black and Hispanic workers, have been hit hardest by pandemic-related job losses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure in 2022

​​US hybrid workers are (hopefully) closing down their laptops for the winter holidays, but before they do, they should check in with their hardworking IT security teams to make sure everything is buttoned up before heading into the new year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

American Express and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Create A Pop-Up with A Purpose

The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Neighbors Care for the Earth

We’re all on this planet together! Just learning about the ground under our feet helps inspire us to take care of our environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation UK Announces New House + Home Initiative with Habitat for Humanity GB

Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, announced its UK partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (GB), a leading housing charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation through affordable social housing.

Innovation & Technology

Plentiful: Innovative Technology Elevates Dignity for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Infrastructure: So Much More Than Renewable Energy

Black & Veatch and our clients – as developers, asset owners, city planners, engineers and constructors – sit at the intersection of the built, natural and social environments.

Events, Media & Communications

CFO Media Roundtable: Uniting CFOs Towards a Better

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has fueled conversations across industries over the past year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

InstallNET's EcoServ Program Recognized With 2021 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

InstallNET, a project management company that facilitates the installation and decommission of commercial furniture, announced today that their EcoServ program was awarded the 2021 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Environment

Overcoming EHS Hazards With Help From Clark Griswold

As the holiday season approaches once again and we’re taking notes and drawing tips from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and its beloved protagonist on how to mitigate EHS hazards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wheels and Wings: American's Two Pilot Training Centers Collect Bikes for Kids

Bicycles line the hallways at American’s two pilot training facilities — the result of a friendly competition between team members at the American Airlines Flight Academy and Charlotte Training Center.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise: Path to Pro Holiday Grants

The Home Depot Foundation, Home Builders Institute and Habitat for Humanity International came together on Thursday, Dec. 16, to spread some holiday cheer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skilling For a Digital Future

Southeast Asia is riding a digital wave. With 500 million people entering the workforce in the next 10 years, countries will need to prepare for new digital opportunities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  2. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  3. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  7. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. 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...
  11. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  12. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...