Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Makes $150,000 Investment in United Way of Summit & Medina To Benefit Akron Public Schools

The KeyBank Foundation is providing a $150,000 grant to United Way of Summit & Medina. The grant will provide support and the delivery of wraparound services within the Family Resource Center of the Robinson CLC Akron Public School.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Innovations to Improve Financial Security and Expand Economic Opportunity

Working together, government, industry and the civic sector can help rewire economic systems to ensure inclusion and equity while realizing growth that benefits people and the planet.

Environment

NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Blue Carbon Conservation Program and Infrastructure Investments for Indigenous Community in Sonora, Mexico

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee has awarded a $100,000 grant to Ducks Unlimited to support efforts of its sister organization, Ducks Unlimited de México A.C. (DUMAC), to improve infrastructure and conserve blue carbon in México.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Partners With Arizona Company to Expand Battery Portfolio

Cummins Inc. is furthering its battery technology portfolio by entering into an agreement with the Sion Power Corporation, a leading developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology.

Education

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Pause to Pride: A Mother's Journey

Valencia Foster is a Senior Manager in Marketing and a Biogen employee of 18 years. Her son Miles came to her when he was 15 and told her he is bisexual. Valencia reflects on her journey toward acceptance and ultimately to LGBTQ ally and advocate.

Education

C-CAP Selects T. Rowe Price for New College-Savings & Financial Education Programs

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) announced a broad partnership with T. Rowe Price to open 529 accounts within the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan, the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan, and Alaska 529.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Over the past few weeks, FedEx team members nominated and then voted for their favorite nonprofit in the FedEx Cares 2021 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. Now the votes have been counted, and FedEx is excited to announce this year’s winners!

Education

Creating a New World in Minecraft for Students to Explore

Our passion for invention isn’t limited to the health care industry and the patients we serve; it drives us to inspire the next generation of inventors. So, we created a new approach to science-based learning.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACCP & Salesforce.org Survey Highlights Increased Importance of Employee Resource Groups

Results from a recent survey by Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) and Salesforce.org highlight the objectives and benefits of employee resources groups (ERGs)

Events, Media & Communications

Gildead Sciences Is Proud to Be a Presenting Partner of National AIDS Memorial's World AIDS Day: December 1, 2021

We’re proud to be a presenting partner of National AIDS Memorial’s World AIDS Day events.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 20% Decrease in GHG Emissions

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2021,” an integrated report which highlights the company’s progress on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives.

Health & Healthcare

Choose Healthy Life: National Black Clergy: Turning the Tide

Environment

Bloomberg Joins Leading Global Businesses in Count Us In Employee Challenge

Bloomberg joins the Count Us In Employee Challenge alongside eight new participating organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data Upholds ‘Pay it Forward’ Value

As Alliance Data has grown, they have increased global community investment and volunteerism, recognizing the need for successful companies to employ resources to strengthen communities and create a future where business and economies flourish.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Announces Significant Progress Towards Its Climate Goals - 100% Renewable Electricity for All Sites in the United States, Canada and Europe by 2023

Johnson & Johnson announced that the Company has executed a power purchase agreement in the United States, showing continued acceleration towards its ambitious goal to procure 100% renewable electricity for all Johnson & Johnson operations by 2025.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named One of the Most Innovative Companies in Brazil

CNH Industrial was recognized by the Valor Inovação Brazil ranking as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GoDaddy Encourages a Spirit of Giving This Giving Tuesday

GoDaddy is sharing the story of three GoDaddy customers whose non-profits are positively impacting their local community to help inspire others on Giving Tuesday.

Green Infrastructure

What Is “Shared Responsibility” When It Comes to Keeping Children Safe Online?

Angie Porow is a marketing strategist and the mother of a very tech-savvy 9-year-old son. Early on, she knew it was imperative that she and her husband explain to their son the rules associated with having a safe and enjoyable online experience.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An Interview With Benevity's Chief Impact Officer

Realized Worth is excited to publish a 3-part series in partnership with the RW Institute (RWI) and their recent launch of the 2021 Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Review. Enjoy Part 1: An Interview with Benevity's Chief Impact Officer!

Health & Healthcare

Engineering Impact: Global Healthcare Access

As we engineer extraordinary medical discoveries, we also develop new ways to expand their reach. See how these innovations transform standards of quality care, drive economic value, and dismantle structural and social barriers to health equity.

Environment

What Is ESG and Sustainability Reporting and Why Is It Important?

ESG reporting has become a key priority for many businesses. Let’s take a short lesson in ESG reporting; what is it and why is it becoming critical for corporations around the world.

Environment

PHMSA Final Rule to Expand Oversight & Incident Reporting to Onshore Gas Gathering Pipelines

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing a final rule that expands oversight and incident reporting to all onshore gas gathering pipelines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Celebration: Six Nonprofits Surprised With $30,000 Grants

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, The Home Depot Foundation is surprising six nonprofit organizations with $30,000 of unrestricted funds totaling $180,000.   

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Selected As a Best Place to Work in Biopharma

We are excited to share that Illumina was included in BioSpace’s inaugural Best Places to Work list.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. 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...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...