Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

Jun 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.

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

Education

Project 10Million Helps a College Dream Come True: “Everybody Deserves a Chance To Succeed Just as I Did.”

Oct 18, 2023 12:30 PM ET

Many students who started high school at the onset of the COVID pandemic, and were forced into remote learning, are now in college. One Texas student says thanks to T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, and the free connectivity its hotspot provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping LGBTQ+ Young People Navigate the Digital World Safely

Oct 18, 2023 12:00 PM ET

Young people in the LGBTQ+ community face significant threats online. Research shows that almost twice as many LGBTQ+ students reported being cyberbullied compared to heterosexual students, which can have negative consequences such as emotional distress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognised as a Climate+™ Champion by EPEAT

Oct 18, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Lenovo is proud to be named an EPEAT® Climate+™ Champion with more than 400 products registered on day one of Climate+ eligibility. Managed by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), EPEAT is the premier global ecolabel for electronics and technology products.

Events, Media & Communications

Shantella E. Cooper To Join Southern Company Board of Directors

Oct 18, 2023 11:40 AM ET

The Board of Directors of Southern Company announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Unveils 2023 Skills For Cities Theme: Pathways to Healthy Communities

Oct 18, 2023 11:20 AM ET

Skills for Cities one-day virtual volunteering event on October 25 will support and empower nonprofit organizations that address social determinants of health to foster healthy and equitable communities and eliminate disparities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Announcing Cédric Dever as Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action

Oct 18, 2023 11:10 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum is very pleased to welcome Cédric Dever as Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action. As the CGF’s newest director, Cédric will support 42 CEOs from the manufacturing and retail sectors working to eliminate plastic waste in the environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovation Creates More Sustainable Meat Alternatives

Oct 18, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Meati Foods is the producer of a meat alternative based on nutrient-rich mushroom root. Using novel food processing techniques, Meati Foods can create this protein-rich product

Research, Reports & Publications

Water Stewardship at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

Oct 18, 2023 10:30 AM ET

We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s. Twenty-eight years later, our Report on Sustainability and its companion publication, the Climate Report, continue the practice of disclosing our progress.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Episode 3 | Investing in Water Propels Prosperity & Climate Resilience | the Sustainable Finance Podcast

Oct 18, 2023 10:30 AM ET

What if there was a global capital market that accelerated universal access to safe water and sanitation?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Oct 18, 2023 10:15 AM ET

3BL has named Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Society of Cosmetic Chemists Awards Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship, Sponsored by Mary Kay Inc. To Assist Minority Students Pursuing STEM Studies

Oct 18, 2023 10:05 AM ET

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship, sponsored by Mary Kay, recently announced its 2023 scholarship recipients.

Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight on Henkel's ERGs: The Aerospace Cultural Alliance

Oct 18, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of a company's culture. They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading the Next Generation: Meet Daniel Leyba

Oct 18, 2023 10:00 AM ET

I’ve been at GoDaddy for over eleven years and nine of those have been in leadership roles. I’ve worked in Care the entire time from Sales to Support and now in Global Advanced Operations (GOA).

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Responsible Production & Consumption

How To Reduce the Environmental Impact of Labs

Oct 18, 2023 9:45 AM ET

Jeffrey Whitford, VP of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma discusses the impact of reducing emissions in the lab to benefit not only the environment, but businesses as well in this article originally posted on Labcompare.

Environment

SAP, One of the World’s Largest Tech Companies, Aims to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

Oct 18, 2023 9:30 AM ET

Companies are increasingly being regulated to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and produce net-zero strategies. In some cases, reducing emissions is relatively straightforward. Once you start diving into what achieving net zero entails, however, the waters can get murky

Health & Healthcare

What the Diagnostic Odyssey Looks Like—And How We Can End It

Oct 18, 2023 9:25 AM ET

People unfamiliar with the world of rare diseases might assume that someone with a genetic disorder received their diagnosis at birth. Unfortunately, this is almost never the case.

Education

Southwire’s 12 for Life® Opens New Industrial Maintenance Lab in Partnership With Carroll County Schools

Oct 18, 2023 9:25 AM ET

Southwire’s 12 for Life® is pleased to partner with Carroll County Schools to open a new Industrial Maintenance Lab to its students.

Sustainable Development Goals

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is Carbon Accounting?

Oct 18, 2023 9:15 AM ET

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate science says we must limit warming to no more than 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southern California Farm Family Has Deep Roots in Japanese American Community

Oct 18, 2023 9:15 AM ET

No one knew it at the time, but when Kenny Tanaka’s parents invited him and his preschool classmates to tour the family farm, it set off a series of events that would ultimately reshape the business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Oct 18, 2023 9:00 AM ET

3BL has named Qualcomm Incorporated to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DP World Dominicana Wins Prestigious 2023 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence

Oct 18, 2023 9:00 AM ET

In recognition of its operational excellence and significant contributions to the local community, DP World Dominicana has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence in the port infrastructure development category.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sofidel’s Commitment to Green Bay and Sustainability

Oct 18, 2023 8:35 AM ET

Sofidel promotes sustainable energy sources and has achieved greater energy efficiency in its plants and processes, including its Green Bay operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

WBA Achieves Disability Representation Goal for Fiscal Year 2023

Oct 18, 2023 8:30 AM ET

This October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the U.S., WBA remains steadfast in its commitment to employees who identify as having a disability—and the numbers prove it.

Environment

The Chemicals Exec Looking To Decarbonize — And Rebuild Trust

Oct 18, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Amber Wellman is leading Chemours through a new phase in the global chemistry giant’s decarbonization and sustainability journey.

Energy

Duke Energy Progress Receives Approval for New Rates in North Carolina, Implements New Programs To Help Customers

Oct 18, 2023 8:05 AM ET

Duke Energy Progress will implement new rates for North Carolina customers on Oct. 1 as approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).

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Coach Foundation | Dream It Real

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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...
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...
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...
AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
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...
Innovation & Sustainable Solutions

Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5

Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
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...
Impacting Today and Tomorrow

What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS

Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress

The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...