Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Humble Species

May 6, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Maybe, just maybe, we need to slow down and be humbler as a species to solve our environmental problems. What if we could do so on our terms, and not the terms of a virus?

Health & Healthcare

Essity Invests in Production of Face Masks

May 6, 2020 10:05 AM ET

To support society and health and elderly care, hygiene and health company Essity has acquired three new machines for large-scale production of face masks. With this investment, the Group will produce face masks.

Events, Media & Communications

Revitalize Your Knowledge and Renew Your Well-Being Today with the "Dematerialized Rematerialized" CEU

May 6, 2020 9:45 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Global Pandemic Is Pushing Aflac to Evolve past Talking Duck

May 6, 2020 9:45 AM ET

The brand recently announced a $5 million donation to help companies that are making protective gear used by first responders, such as masks and gloves.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Commits to Sustainable Bee Habitats Through Its Subsidiary Pollinate

May 6, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is committed to enhancing the ecosystem of former coal mining sites through its subsidiary, Pollinate.

Events, Media & Communications

Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: Day 1 Preview

May 6, 2020 9:20 AM ET

This Thursday, we will host Day 1 of the Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: Committing to Action Amid COVID‐19, which will take an in-depth look at how the pandemic is accelerating the transformation of business as a force for good.

Environment

Hong Kong Identifies Biowaste Reuse Opportunities, Supports Sustainable Development

May 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Hong Kong is embarking on a semi-research project to facilitate territory-wide recycling of woody waste material.

Diversity & Inclusion

Seven Key Issues Affecting Women and Girls During the COVID-19 Pandemic—and What You Can Do About Them

May 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Few groups have been as negatively impacted by the CODID-19 crisis as women. FSG's latest blog outlines 7 key issues disproportionately affecting women and girls and provides guidance on how to minimize gender inequities exacerbated by the pandemic.

Environment

Tetra Tech Featured in the EBJ Emerging Technology Issue

May 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) released its 2020 "Emerging Technology & the Environmental Industry" publication.

Social Impact & Volunteering

WATCH: Together We Are We

May 6, 2020 8:50 AM ET

Healing a world turned upside down by COVID-19 will require all of us — companies, governments, individuals and nonprofits — to work together, as 'we are we' to give, to help and to heal.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper Supports Anheuser-Busch’s Donation of Hand Sanitizer to the American Red Cross

May 6, 2020 8:00 AM ET

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches resources across the world, manufacturers are retooling their production lines to produce essential supplies.

Health & Healthcare

Fondation Botnar and Novartis Support EDCTP Fellowships on Child and Adolescent Health

May 6, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Fondation Botnar and Novartis will support research capacity development in sub-Saharan Africa within the framework of EDCTP’s 2020 Career Development Fellowships.

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen® Launches Ideagen Future Global Leaders Academy "Presented Globally By Microsoft" in partnership With Summer Discovery

May 5, 2020 7:05 PM ET

Ideagen is proud to partner with Summer Discovery to create a new platform for fostering the growth of global youth leaders around the world "Ideagen, Presented Globally By Microsoft".

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges

May 5, 2020 6:05 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community for an array of virtual panels and

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly Half of Bloomberg LP Energy Usage Now Comes From Renewables, up Sharply From 17% in 2018

May 5, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Bloomberg LP received 48.5% of its energy from renewable sources in 2019, up from 17% in 2018 and exceeding its 2020 interim goal of 35% of renewables use, according to the company’s 11th annual Impact Report released today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Give to Schneider Electric's Tomorrow Rising Fund on Giving Tuesday

May 5, 2020 5:35 PM ET

Today May 5 is #GivingTuesdayNow – a global day of giving and unity that will take place as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Announces Florida CRA Rating of ‘Outstanding’

May 5, 2020 5:20 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Florida is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

Health & Healthcare

Virus Vocabulary

May 5, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Drawing on decades of experience in designing and engineering the production of vaccines and pharmaceutical therapies, CRB is actively supporting the global fight against COVID-19.

Research, Reports & Publications

ClearBridge Addresses Environmental Risks and Potential Solutions With Publicly-Traded Companies

May 5, 2020 3:00 PM ET

In its annual Impact Report, released today, ClearBridge details its efforts to engage companies on climate change, carbon emissions, plastic waste, water usage and sustainability disclosure standards as well as other ESG issues such as gender equality and the opioid crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On #GivingTuesdayNow, American Express is Expanding Its Global Support in the Fight Against COVID-19

May 5, 2020 3:00 PM ET

On #GivingTuesdayNow, we’re proud to recognize and support the heroic efforts of organizations, essential workers and others who are putting in countless hours to care for and provide relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rewarding Excellence in Education. Investing in the Futures of Employees’ Children.

May 5, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has recognized the academic prowess of 14 sons and daughters of company employees in China with academic scholarships.

Health & Healthcare

UPS Supports Edwards Lifesciences’ Distribution of Critical ICU Monitoring Equipment and Other Medical Technologies

May 5, 2020 2:30 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced as part of its longstanding relationship with Edwards Lifesciences, it continues to help the med-tech company get necessary equipment to hospitals around the world in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.

Education

This Year's Teacher Appreciation Week Elevates Recognition of Teacher Contributions Like Never Before – Companies Have a Role to Play in Supporting Them

May 5, 2020 2:00 PM ET

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States, and it sure will be a memorable one! As I write this, UNESCO estimates that more than 70% of students around the world are impacted by educational institution closures due to COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“I Really Felt Like I Had a Duty to Come Back.”

May 5, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Dr. Kuffner’s inspiring act was made possible as part of the J&J COVID-19 Medical Personnel Leave Policy, which allows employees to donate their time and expertise on the frontlines.

Green Infrastructure

PYXERA Global Announces “Paradigm Shift” a Guide on Solutions Towards a Circular Economy

May 5, 2020 1:00 PM ET

PYXERA Global is proud to announce the release of “Paradigm Shift” a guide on solutions towards a circular economy and webinar this Thursday, May 7th, titled, “Circular Economy: A Paradigm Shift.”