Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption | Tetra Pak

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reporter's Notebook: Milestones, Markers and Still Fighting COVID-19

Columbus-based insurer Aflac is the latest recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award, which is awarded by a network of Georgia business leaders with the aim of spurring corporate giving and good acts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program 2021 Application Period Begins

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Motors Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

Forbes and JUST Capital published the annual Forbes JUST 100, showcasing the companies doing right by all their stakeholders. GM ranked number one in the automotive industry and first for environment in the automotive sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2020 Citizens Award

T. Rowe Price has been named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award in the “Best Community Improvement Program” category.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

S&P Global Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) was recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies in the annual Forbes JUST 100, published today by Forbes and JUST Capital.

Diversity & Inclusion

Anita Defrantz: “It Was One of Those Moments That Changed the World”

Twenty-five years on, as the United Nations celebrates this historic blueprint, IOC Vice-President Anita DeFrantz shares her recollections from the event and looks at the progress that has been made in the past quarter of a century.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact Present the Third Annual Making Good Happen at Work Conference

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation & Common Impact announce the 3rd annual Making Good Happen At Work conference, a free virtual event to help CSR leaders build employee engagement & philanthropy programs in response to changing community needs.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Nonprofit Foundations Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Local and Global Communities

Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic Foundations have combined forces to kick off the Communities Campaign today, a two-week drive to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join the retailer in efforts to alleviate global poverty, improve children’s nutrition and increase healthy food access in communities facing barriers.

Media & Communications

GreenMoney Journal Announces Strategic Partnership With Climate & Capital Media

GreenMoney Journal is pleased announce our Strategic Partnership with Climate & Capital Media - https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com a global media company that connects investors and entrepreneurs working on climate change solutions.

Discovery Education

Education

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect Lead the Resources Supporting Discovery Education's Initiative to Keep You Connected to Curiosity

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rising Trust in Sustainability Reporting Around the World

Research across 27 markets has found that trust in how companies communicate their sustainability performance has increased to a record 51% this year, with significant variations by country.

Environment

2021 Offers a Narrow Window To Tackle Interconnected Global Challenges and Set the World on Pathway Towards Positive Future

A growing line-up of multinational corporations, ranging from General Mills, Target and Walmart to Olam International and Patagonia, are exploring regenerative approaches across their value chains and beyond.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Improving Health Outcomes in Papua New Guinea

Tetra Tech’s Amy Gildea explains how an understanding of the social economy, politics, and culture in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is crucial to improving health outcomes on the island in the Western Pacific.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Concrete Plan for a More Sustainable World

Our Chairman & CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire, gives his views on the key factors that can help us build a true sustainable world.

Environment

EarthxConservation: How Humans, Wildlife, and Nature Co-Exist in Today's World

EarthX introduces EarthxConservation, a new virtual conference to be hosted on October 19-21. Sessions will explore how humans, nature, and wildlife are co-existing in today’s world and how we can find even greater health and biodiversity through...

PYXERA Global

Events, Media & Communications

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Community Health Systems: Join SAP, Medtronic Foundation, and Leading Nonprofits in Community Health (Thurs, 10/15, 12 - 1 EDT)

Join SAP, Medtronic, National Association of Community Health Centers, Iowa Primary Care Association, and PYXERA Global on October 15, 12pm-1pm EDT.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Honored With Two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial N.V. has received two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for outstanding achievement in the following categories: Collaborative Innovation and Operational Excellence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

24 Years on eBay: Transforming a Love of Hot Wheels Into Enduring Friendships, Connections

In celebration of eBay’s 25th anniversary, we’re spotlighting a seller every week from our global community in our Mini Stories column.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg to Offer MSCI ESG Research Data on the Bloomberg Terminal

Bloomberg announced today that MSCI ESG Ratings by MSCI ESG Research LLC is now available via the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg Terminal users can access this MSCI data and use it alongside Bloomberg’s broader functionality across the Terminal, complementing Bloomberg’s existing ESG data sets.

Sustainable Development Goals

Accenture Sets Industry-Leading Net-Zero, Waste and Water Goals

WE ACT FOR IMPACT: Announcing Accenture’s next-level commitments to Responsible Business and Sustainability

Research, Reports & Publications

Medtronic 2020 Integrated Performance Report Shares Goal of Carbon Neutrality by FY30, Achievement of 100% Gender Pay Equity in the U.S., and Progress on COVID-19 Response

Every year, Medtronic shares its Integrated Performance Report to show its impact and progress from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standpoint. Here's how Medtronic is "Putting Purpose Into Action".

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Herbalife Nutrition Employees Support the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis

Herbalife Nutrition employee at their Distribution Center hosted a food drive donating non-perishable food items for their “Labor Day of Love” initiative to support Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis. They were able to donate more 400...

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Social Impact & Volunteering

826 LA and 826 National Students Use Poetry to Demand Social Justice

In 2015, 826LA and in 2016, 826 National were Ideas that Matter grant recipients. 826 is the largest youth writing network in the country with nine chapters that serve nearly 40,000 under-resourced students ages 6-18 each year.

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Energy

How Duke Energy Will Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

By 2050, Duke Energy plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. It’s ambitious, but since 2005, the company has reduced its emissions by 39 percent. To reach net-zero, Duke Energy will explore new technologies, expand renewable energy...

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer Future of Farming Dialogue Focuses on Importance of Sustainability in Agriculture

As part of the company’s Future of Farming Dialogue virtual event series, Liam Condon, President of the Crop Science division of Bayer, emphasized the importance of the company’s sustainability commitments it set in 2019. Condon addressed how...

Latest Campaigns

  1. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

  2. 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...

  3. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

  4. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

  5. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...

  6. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...

  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.

  10. 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...

  11. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...

  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

  13. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...

  14. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...

  15. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...