Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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2025 Principal® Charity Classic Raised Record $10.6 Million for Iowa Youth

The Principal Financial Group

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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Software-Defined Vehicles: The Critical Road to a Secure Future

Keysight Technologies

Innovation & Technology

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Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security

Northwestern Mutual

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Customer Service to the Next Level at Sappi North America

Sappi understands the importance of creating innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs. Our future success depends on listening to, communicating with and responding to our customers. From award-winning marketing collateral to sophisticated approaches to customer collaboration and product development, Sappi stands apart.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group and Humanscale Sponsor Talk Series on Future of Workplace Design

Mohawk Group and Humanscale broadened the conversation on sustainability last week with a series of talks illustrating how manufacturers are creating designs that contribute to healthy spaces, demonstrate product transparency, and give back to the earth.

Environment

6 Haunted Forests Perfect for Thrills

Some of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world are found deep in forests. Pristine lakes, towering trees, and scenic views attract thousands of tourists to these protected sites. But many of these sites are filled with hauntings pasts.

Events, Media & Communications

Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Wellness & Engagement, Increased Community Impact! Two Days Away From Thinking Inside Out.

Join Canadian and International peers in Toronto, Canada at Inside Out: A Transformative Approach to Community Investment. Inside Out is a future-looking conference designed to advance the practice of how companies invest in community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Peter Grauer Is Included in the Latest FT/OUTstanding List as One of the Top Leading Ally Executives

Peter Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg LP, is included in the latest FT/OUTstanding list as one of the top leading ally executives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Supports 2017 Women in the Workplace Study

Arrow Electronics joined 221 other companies in participating in the recently released Women in the Workplace 2017, a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. The research, featured as part of a Wall Street Journal special report, is part of a long-term collaboration between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company to give organizations the information they need to promote women’s leadership and foster gender equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named to the 2017 Fortune Future 50 List

VMware is pleased to announce that the company has been named to the first ever Fortune Future 50 list. VMware ranked no. 6 in the Leaders category (companies with a market value above $20 billion). Companies on this list are ranked on a multitude of factors, including their external market potential and internal capability-based lens.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Voya Financial’s Christina Hack Joins Board of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Christina Hack, senior vice president, Strategic Financial Management, Planning and Analysis, has joined the board of directors for Junior Achievement (JA) of Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving greater Philadelphia.

Energy

Inside Energy Efficiency With a GM EDF Climate Corps Fellow

Michael Vachiraadisorn, General Motors’ Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps fellow, brought a unique perspective to the company as an MBA candidate at the University of Oregon. During his 10 weeks with GM, Michael used both his engineering background and new business acumen to bring fresh perspective on solving energy challenges.

Environment

How Solar Carports Can Generate Energy and Save Money

Kern High School District in California installed SunPower carport solar systems at 25 of its sites, allowing them to save money and conserve energy, thanks to financing from Wells Fargo.

Health & Healthcare

Three Quality of Life Hacks for a Healthier Halloween

The Halloween holiday means stockpiles of candy will likely be around your house or office, making it hard to resist extra sweets. So, how can we make this holiday a slightly less sugary one?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru to Host Animal Shelter Supply Drives Through the Month of October

Diversity & Inclusion

Viacom’s Third Annual Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Opens Doors and Unlocks Keys to Diversity

Since 2015, Viacom has welcomed 60 high school girls to its Times Square Headquarters as part of the nationally-renowned Girls Who Code summer immersion program. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization driven to close the gender gap in tech by giving young girls a foundation in coding.

“Coding is a skill that can open up many doors for someone,” said Viacom Senior Director of Technology, Aurelie Gaudry. “Viacom is the perfect partner for a Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program because it introduces young women to beginner computer science concepts while also allowing them to see many different paths coding can lead you down.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Diverse Group of Musicians from Northern Trust Form “The Exceptions"

In 2011, a diverse group of musicians from Northern Trust came together to form “The Exceptions.” Since the band’s humble beginnings as the house band for the company’s annual United Way campaign, it has performed more than 100 times in support of Northern Trust-sponsored charities. From galas to walkathons to club performances, The Exceptions have performed for events with hundreds and even thousands in attendance.

Education

New Resource for Educators Helps Kids Everywhere Advocate for Infinite Recess

Imagine a classroom of students in Tulsa, Oklahoma working together to write a persuasive essay to change their bedtime, raise their allowance, or increase their candy quota. A new, pay-what-you-wish, online platform, 826 Digital (826digital.com), will make this type of engaged and creative learning possible anywhere in the world when it launches on November 1.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

JetBlue Landed on Fortune's List of ‘Companies Changing the World'

Last year, as part of our long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions, we made headlines when we signed one of the largest renewable jet fuel purchase agreements in aviation history—33 million gallons over the next 10 years! This industry-leading step to reduce pollution—plus our onboard and uniform recycling programs—caught the attention of Fortune, and we landed at #46 on its recent list of “Companies Changing the World.” So just what is renewable jet fuel? Check out this quick, two-minute video that explains how it works!

Events, Media & Communications

Video: Bloomberg Unveils New European Headquarters in the City of London

Mike Bloomberg officially unveiled our spectacular new European Headquarters in the City of London last week. He was joined by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and the building’s architect Lord Foster, founder and executive chairman, Foster + Partners.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain

Cliff Henson (SVP Global Supply Chain) shares how digitization can improve the resiliency and sustainability of our supply chains

Environment

Bombay Sapphire Team Help Large Blue Butterfly Conservation in Somerset

The Bombay Sapphire Distillery team, based in Laverstoke Mill, volunteered in Somerset to help conservation efforts for a blue butterfly.

Education

Only 10 Days Left for Teachers to Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Teachers only have 10 more days to submit their science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) ideas to the eighth annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. Now through Thursday, November 9, Samsung is calling on teachers to apply to the competition by briefly describing how their students can use STEAM to address a real-world problem in their community, for a chance to win a share of $2 million* in technology and other prizes.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC: Actively Support and Advocate for Business Women

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GM's Mary Barra on Sustainable Business & Moving Humanity Forward

For all of the freedom that vehicles have provided in the past 100 years, we recognize their effects on safety, emissions and congestion in our cities. Through innovative technology, we have an historic opportunity to make personal mobility safer, simpler and more sustainable for customers around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

DOZN™ – A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator

MilliporeSigma created a unique web-based greener alternative scoring matrix, also known as DOZN™, a quantitative green chemistry evaluator based on the 12 principles of green chemistry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CITGO Supports the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend and Welcomes NFL Hall of Famers

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery recently welcomed two NFL Hall of Famers to the 2nd Annual Alumni Banquet, benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend. The event took place at the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds on Sept. 23.

Environment

Domtar Sustainability: Keeping Our People Safe and Healthy

The safety and health of our colleagues is of primary importance. Keeping our people safe and healthy enables them to be productive members of their families, communities and our company.

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    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
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    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...