Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

International Filmmaker Competition Shines Light on Small Business Ingenuity to Reimagine Local High Streets

We are collaborating with Pollinate, a global fintech that partners with banks to help business customers succeed and grow, who is launching an international crowdsourced filmmaker competition called “Ingenious” to share these stories of resilience.

Corporate Responsibility

Incorporating Sustainability in Everything That We Do

By incorporating sustainability in everything that we do and focusing on our commitments, we believe we will deliver on our purpose to create a positive impact today and for future generations.

Energy & Infrastructure

FedEx Upcycles Retired Planes to Fire and Rescue Department at Madrid Airport

Upcycling can take many forms, including upcycling planes. As part of our sustainability programme we’ve donated our retired aircraft to the fire and rescue department at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Awards & Rankings

Aramark Named By Seramount As One Of The Best Companies For Multicultural Women

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)—an honor recognizing companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United States.

Philanthropy

SAMBAZON Renews Commitment to Alleviating Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation

Sambazon has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation. As a repeat annual donor, Sambazon has donated $360,975 to fund 8,000 microloans and create 43,900 opportunities for entrepreneurs and their families to live a better life.

AI & Technology

Print My Ride: How 3D Technology Is Keeping Vehicles on the Road and Out of the Scrapyard

Earlier this year, Nissan announced that it would start using HP Jet Fusion 3D printers to create a much-needed spare part for the R32 Skyline GT-R — a plastic harness protector. Customers were thrilled.

Environment

The Nature Conservancy and Partners Begin Oyster Reef Construction in Pensacola's East and Blackwater Bays to Help Restore Oysters to the Region

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners announce the start of construction on the Pensacola East Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project to boost oyster populations in East and Blackwater Bays.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Aflac's Service Lead on Transformation and Diversity

My career spans so many different areas in the company. I’m born and raised here in Columbus, Georgia, starting, literally answering phones in our call center.

Environment

A Sustainable Approach To Caring for the Environment

Clarivate introduces Element, a resource group for colleagues that’s focused on the environment and climate change and raising public awareness of the environment and our impact on it.

Research & Reports

Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress Toward Its 2030 Sustainability Ambitions

Kimberly-Clark today published its annual report on sustainability, providing the first update on the company’s global progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals

Corporate Responsibility

CSR Q&A With Illumina's Chief Financial Officer

Energy & Infrastructure

American Airlines Invests in the Future of Urban Air Mobility

As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, American Airlines recently announced it will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Research & Reports

Fifth Third Publishes 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Fifth Third Bancorp published its 2020 ESG Report, highlighting its commitment to doing well by doing good. The 2020 report further describes actions taken to generate long-term sustainable value for all Fifth Third stakeholders.

Inclusion & Opportunity

S&P Global Prioritizes Diversity Year-round

June marks the 51st celebration of Pride Month in the United States, a time when millions of people across the globe come together in support of the LGBTQ+ community. S&P Global not only celebrates diversity, they prioritize it.

Research & Reports

New Health Disparities Report Reveals Urgent Need to Address Maternal Mortality, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Food Insecurity in the U.S.

he United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), released its inaugural America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report, highlighting persistent and widening gaps in health and well-being by race and ethnicity, gender, geography and educational level.

Education & Workforce Development

A Snapshot of Entergy's Advocacy for Early Care and Education (the New Orleans 100)

Since 2000, Entergy has been advocating for increased funding and support for early care and education, and has helped generate over $477 million in funding across Louisiana and neighboring states.

Volunteering & Community

Invesco Expands Partnership With Rock The Street, Wall Street

Invesco is entering its third year of partnership with Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), which focuses on teaching financial literacy to girls and sparking interest in careers in finance.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: What If I Told You

What if I told you…that something with only 3% of the size can do 33% of the work? This is the story of peatlands.

Corporate Responsibility

HP Leads a Corporate Transition to Equity

HP, Inc. is on a mission to become "the world’s most sustainable and just technology company.” To that end, the multinational computer, 3D printing and printing company based in Palo Alto, California

Philanthropy

Billionaires Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson & Elon Musk Could Save 41M People at Risk of Starvation

It sounds like a dystopian science fiction novel — as climate change cooks oceans and forests, a pandemic endangers billions of people, and world hunger surges, a handful of mega-wealthy men are pumping billions of dollars into their own personal space travel companies.

Health & Healthcare

Cummins Inc. Reaches COVID-19 Vaccination Milestone With Mobile on-Site Clinics

COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen up in different parts of the world, as more people are becoming fully vaccinated. Cummins began offering COVID-19 vaccines for its workforce and their dependents through mobile on-site clinics on April 1.

Research & Reports

New Sustainability Report Highlights Progress on Challenging Goals

Today Applied Materials published its latest Sustainability Report, covering our most recent environmental and social impact programs and results. We’ve been reporting on social responsibility and environmental matters since 2005.

Corporate Responsibility

Volunteering in a Virtual World

While extremely challenging, this past year has proven to be one of the most rewarding times to work in community engagement at Alexion.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

SCS Global Services' “Sustainably Grown” Certification Recognized Under Walmart Canada's New Pollinator Health Program

SCS Global Services (SCS), an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, today announced its Sustainably Grown Certification program has been accepted into Walmart Canada’ new Pollinator Health Program.

Research & Reports

Five Tips for GRI and SASB Reporters

Many companies use both GRI and SASB Standards to generate information that meets the needs of all constituencies and markets.

Latest Campaigns

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

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...

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...