Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Employees Make Holiday Cards for Heroes

Volunteerism at International Paper looked a little different this year - South Carolina team members made Holiday Mail for Heroes that the Red Cross will deliver to active military and veterans.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In: How AWI Is Transforming the Building Industry Through Sustainable Development

Tune into the latest episode of Looped In to hear Helen Sahi, Director of Sustainability at Armstrong World Industries, share more about their approach and innovations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Business and Philanthropy Come Together to Help Fight Hunger This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country with an estimated 1 in 6 people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Selected as State of Texas Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone Services Provider

Continuing to keep all communities connected, T-Mobile today announced the Un-carrier has been selected to provide Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) and Captioned Telephone service (CapTel) in the state of Texas, referred to as Relay Texas.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability-Focused Movies, Shows, and Documentaries Worth Binging

From “Before the Flood” to “A Plastic Ocean” and beyond, these are some of Antea Group's favorite streamable shows and movies that focus on a sustainable environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Business Can Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

The Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (GBCAT) is launching a new resource to inform companies on how they can support the long-term recovery of survivors of human trafficking.

Education

Suyhalia's Journey of Empowerment with IBM P-TECH

Meet the new voice of tech. Nothing could stop Suyhalia from getting a higher education and making a difference. With the help of a new education initiative IBM founded called P-TECH, those dreams are now her reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Announces Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honorees for 2020

Three Antea Group USA employees were presented with the Environment+Energy Leader (E+E) 100 Award on December 5, 2020. Peylina Chu (Antea Group), Angie Dickson (Antea Group and Inogen Alliance), and Charlie Quann (Antea Group) all received the honor.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees Aim to Reduce Energy Consumption

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees and Community Canopy programs are designed to help utility companies, municipalities, and corporate organizations distribute trees to their communities. The core purpose is to lower energy bills...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2020 has Reinforced the Need for Transparent and Resilient Organizations

One thing COVID-19 has reinforced is the enduring importance of transparent and resilient organizations, which embrace sustainability. Understanding impacts through the power of reporting is, therefore, more crucial than ever.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Waters’ 2020 Sustainability Report Highlights Continued Progress of Its Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements and progress of the company’s sustainable operations, projects and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#DigitalGiveBack: Help Close the Digital Divide by Donating Your Unwanted Electronics To Students in Need

Qualcomm is working with Computers 2 Kids to host a #DigitalGiveBack drive, where employees and community members are encouraged to donate used or unused electronics to be distributed to students in the region who need them the most.

Innovation & Technology

IVECO ON Is Innovating Road Safety With a Personalized Driver Safety Report

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, is extending its IVECO ON portfolio of digital services with the unique Safe Driving suite of features designed to enhance safe driving.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $6.6 Million in 2020 Grants

Grants were awarded to organizations focused on education, health & human services, and community reinvestment activities that benefit low- to moderate-income earners, small businesses, affordable housing, financial literacy & workforce development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Passion for Purpose and Resilience in Learning at IBM Canada

In response to COVID-19, IBM Canada has partnered with the social purpose sector to address the sector’s digital transformation needs; build a demand-led Good Jobs pilot; and, help educators and students better access STEM curriculum and resources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Jury Adds New Members

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) is honored to have three new members join this unique group of sustainability leaders, which independently selects the recipient of the annual WEC Gold Medal Award for International Achievement in Sustainable...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Invests Nearly $700,000 to Re-imagine Detroit's Eastside Communities

Innovation & Technology

5G Economy: Revolutionizing More Than Connectivity

According to a 2019 report by IHS Markit, a leader in evaluating economic potential, 5G will be responsible for an astonishing $3.6 trillion of economic output — and more than 22 million jobs around the globe by 2035.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Timberland Is the First Winner of FN's Sustainability Leadership Award

On Dec. 8, Timberland will be honored with the Sustainability Leadership Award at the first virtual FN Achievement Awards. Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 7 print issue about its innovative plan to benefit the planet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Supports New York's Energy Efficiency Leadership

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has released its annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and the three states that comprise National Grid’s service area — Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island — have once again ranked among the top five in energy efficiency.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watch: Merging Today's Fashion Trends with Traditional Production Techniques

Fast fashion and irresponsible production techniques and materials have led to the fashion industry producing 10% of annual global carbon emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alexion Participates in 2020 AAN Early Leaders Program | Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders

In these unprecedented times, our ability to collaborate and innovate virtually is more important now than ever. Alexion supports American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Leadership programs that provide unique experience to exceptional early-career...

Environment

Operationalizing Our 30x30 Goals

Media & Communications

The Accounting Profession and Public Company Disclosure - How Far We Have Come With the Focus on Sustainability Matters!

Looking back 90+ years to the 1920s, corporate financial disclosure was in essence, a joke. (Why, said one public company leadership, would we ever tell investors what our real financial condition is!)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow: Our Shared Ambition

None of us could have predicted all the serious challenges we’d face this year: floods, hurricanes, a pandemic, economic hardship, and continued racial injustice.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  8. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  9. 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...
  10. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  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. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  15. 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...