Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Computing Thrives at the Largest Solar Powered Data Center

Moro Hub unveiled a prospective partnership to introduce SAP’s public cloud services to the groundbreaking green data center

Social Impact & Volunteering

Milwaukee-Area Wealth Management Advisor Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support Solstice Sanctuary

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Education

Georgia Tech’s Scheller College Names Sustainability Fellows and Ambassadors

Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business announces Sustainability Fellows and Ambassadors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Payments Leader Kristy Carstensen Named ‘Most Influential’ by American Banker

Named to American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Payments list for the fifth time, Carstensen said she is humbled and acknowledges the honor is representative of the team she is on, of the culture at U.S. Bank and the opportunities provided.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Leading for Innovation

The Mastercard 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit returns on April 18, 2024. As we look forward to coming back together in person and virtually, we offer these highlights from the 2023 event, hosted by Mastercard and the Aspen Institute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

EU-OSHA Brings Workplace Health and Safety to the Forefront of the Conversation

Future magazine interviews Dr Dietmar Elsler from EU-OSHA about the agency’s important work in promoting safe, healthy workplaces across Europe.

Environment

New Arbor Day Foundation Report Details Importance of Investment in Voluntary Carbon Market

A new report from the Arbor Day Foundation discusses supply, demand and observations in the voluntary forestry carbon market in 2023.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Summary: Top Seven Changes To Watch As 2024 Deadline Nears

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule represents the biggest change to the National Organic Program (NOP) since its founding in 2001.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named One of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Trane Technologies has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Energy

Renewable Thermal Collaborative Releases Case Study on the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables

AstraZeneca is partnering with Vanguard Renewables, a U.S.-based developer, owner, and operator of farm-based anaerobic digestion projects, through an agreement to procure renewable natural gas for AstraZeneca’s U.S. facilities for the next 15 years or more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Kimberly-Clark as One of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Kimberly-Clark has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Among the 10 Largest Patent Applicants in Brazil

Once again, CNH has been recognized as among the 10 largest applicants in Brazil of invention patents in 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Pragmatic Approach to ESG

Alison Taylor, clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business and author, joins co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss the role of business in society, including stakeholder capitalism, employee engagement, and measuring impact with data and technology.

Energy

Kimberly-Clark, Energy Partners Sign PPA for One of Cape Town’s Largest Rooftop Solar Systems

Kimberly-Clark and integrated energy solutions company, Energy Partners (EP), have signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to install one of the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Cape Town, South Africa.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MetLife and UC Berkeley Seek Startups for 2024 Cohort of Cleantech Accelerator Program

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) and the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, are pleased to announce that the application window for the 2024 startup cohort of the Cleantech to Market (C2M) accelerator program is open until March 10.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Announces Katie Clark As Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced Katie Clark has been appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief communications officer.

Environment

GRI Leads Transformative Discussion on Sustainability in the Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fishing Sectors at GreenBiz'24

GRI made a significant impact at GreenBiz'24 with its thought-provoking workshop on sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Wishes Grants Boost the Efforts of Not-for-Profits Hope Street and Circles Salt Lake

Each year, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by Baker Tilly team members. Learn more about two organizations that received Baker Tilly Wishes grants this year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $150,000 in Homeport To Connect Central Ohioans to Homebuyer Education, Resources

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $150,000 in Columbus-based Homeport, aimed at bolstering its Housing Advisory Services (HAS) program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies

Principal Financial Group® has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital for 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rick Ridgeway: How We Got Here

Cascale was founded with the goal of scaling collective action throughout the consumer goods industry, and now we're one step closer to realizing this vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

emPOWERment, Choose Your Yes – The Women in Nielsen Leadership Summit

In 2023, Nielsen employees had the opportunity to participate in the Women in Nielsen (WIN) Leadership Summit for the third consecutive year. The Leadership Summit brings colleagues across Nielsen together in interactive panels, discussion groups, and webinars.

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Foundation’s Dexter Thompson Shares the Importance of Cultural Roots for Black History Month

As we wrap up celebrations for Black History Month, we want you to meet Dexter Thompson, Hardship Program Director for the KFC Foundation.

Energy

Groundswell Delivers Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Projects in Georgia

Groundswell Receives Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant for energy efficiency upgrades in low- and moderate-income homes in Southwest Georgia.

Education

Chemours China Hosts Seventh Annual Magical Science Camp for Kids

Chemours China hosted their seventh annual Chemours Magical Science Camp, a public science program intended to encourage children between the ages of nine and 13 to explore the captivating realm of science.

Latest Campaigns

  1. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  2. 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...
  3. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  4. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  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. 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...
  7. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  8. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  9. 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...
  10. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  11. 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...
  12. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  13. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  14. 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...
  15. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship