Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Volunteering & Community

S&P Global's Community Impact

S&P Global’s community impact brings together the passion, knowledge and skills of our people with the power of the S&P Global Foundation to address society’s critical needs.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Bank and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Up to Support the Community

"This partnership impacts more than sports; it supports community and relationships, and that is what makes banking a Fifth Third better," said Cary Putrino, Fifth Third’s North Florida regional president.

Corporate Responsibility

Managing Risks to Better Drive Sustainability

By taking a strategic approach to risk management, we are better equipped to anticipate the direction and impact of change across our business.

Socially Responsible Investing

Scotiabank Issues USD 1 Billion Sustainability Bond

Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD 1 billion 3-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the Bank’s commitment to making a positive impact and creating better communities for every future.

Research & Reports

Circular Battery Value Chain Crucial to Africa's Energy Access Goals and Economic Development

The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) today announced the publication of a new report, Closing the Loop on Energy Access in Africa

Environment

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Necessitate Strong Water and Wastewater Partnerships

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, which was originally set in 1991. The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) will develop more proactive assessments and solutions from the EPA and public water agencies toward lead in drinking water.

AI & Technology

Virtualahan: Meet the Team Creating Access to Education and Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Philanthropy

Georgia-Pacific Monticello Donates $4K to MS Soil and Water

Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $4,000 to support the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission’s Envirothon competition.

Environment

Elle Canada: How M·A·C Championed the Take-Back Program in Canada

Fact: Beauty products are notoriously difficult to recycle. Made up of multiple materials and small pieces, the majority of cosmetic items aren’t accepted by traditional recycling streams, ultimately winding up in a landfill.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Tokyo 2020 Highlights the Possibilities for a Circular Economy

As the first athletes receive their medals on the podiums, they will be pushing boundaries in other ways too. For the first time ever, both the Olympic medals and the podiums which athletes stand on have been produced using 100% recycled materials.

Environment

Leaps by Bayer Leads USD 45 Million Financing in Sound Agriculture to Accelerate Sustainability Solutions for Food and Agriculture

Sound Agriculture, a company that is tackling sustainability through groundbreaking advancements in both food and agriculture, announced today that it has secured a USD 45 million investment led by Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Green Rocks™ Laboratory Grown Diamonds Earn Third-Party Sustainability Rated Diamond Certification

Green Rocks Diamonds, a producer of gemstone-quality laboratory grown diamonds sold under the Green Rocks™ brand, has been accredited under the SCS 007 Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard for Trial Use.

Environment

PepsiCo Announces "Net Water Positive" Commitment

PepsiCo announces its ambition to become "Net Water Positive" by 2030, aiming to replenish more water than the company uses, which would place it among the most water-efficient food or beverage manufacturers operating in high-risk watersheds.

Environment

LA Galaxy Team Up With Surfrider Foundation to Host Beach Cleanup at Venice Beach, Calif.

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with Surfrider Foundation to host a beach cleanup at Venice Beach, Calif. on Sunday, August 15.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Rod Graham: Color-Consciousness Not Colorblindness

Many of us grew up under the impression that “colorblindness,” or pretending not to see racial differences was virtuous.

Inclusion & Opportunity

GoDaddy’s Commitment to Inclusive Entrepreneurship

GoDaddy is changing the way people around the world work, and live, for the better. Our work to serve diverse entrepreneurs is rooted in our inclusive beliefs.

Awards & Rankings

Cummins SuperTruck II Team Reaches Record Mark in Engine Efficiency

Cummins has been part of the DoE’s SuperTruck initiative since it began in 2010 with the goal to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency

Corporate Responsibility

Optimizing Product Stewardship From All Angles

To support a healthy planet, Medtronic is working to improve product stewardship — from design and manufacturing to packaging, distribution, reuse, and disposal.

AI & Technology

Power of 9: Philippines

Hapinoy and Qualcomm have developed a holistic program that provides participating Nanays with mobile literacy training, access to capital via microfinancing institutions, and new business opportunities using advanced wireless technologies.

Philanthropy

The Financial Industry Comes Together to Help Victims of the Surfside Collapse in Miami

Funds Society, MFS and Ninety One are working together to raise funds for victims and families of the Surfside Tragedy in Miami; the event will be held on September 9, 6:30 p.m. ET in Miami.

Environment

Management: Finding and Using Best Practices For Working Forests

More than 90 percent of International Paper’s fiber supply in the United States comes from privately-owned forests, many of which are small and family-owned. We work with landowners to ensure the responsible management of those forests.

Corporate Responsibility

Podcast: How to Find STEM Success? Learn to Pivot.

In this edition of Shaping the Future of STEM, host and high school intern Jomi Babatunde-Omoya speaks with Dr. Beth McQuiston, a neurologist, registered dietician and medical director for Abbott’s diagnostics business. Jomi calls her a "STEM triple threat.

Environment

PNC Pledges $20 Billion In Environmental Finance

This commitment is an extension of PNC's long-standing support for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Volunteering & Community

Working Hard to Make a Positive Impact on Our Local Waterways

We took action on this promise in partnership with Coosa River Basin Initiative and Waterkeeper Alliance to spend the day cleaning local rivers and trails!

Inclusion & Opportunity

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2021 Lifetime Achievement Winner: Shundrawn Thomas

Shundrawn Thomas, the president of Northern Trust Asset Management, talks about “the unfortunate deaths of people of color not being a new thing” even though it drew a lot of attention in 2020.

Latest Campaigns

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

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...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

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