Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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HPRC Impact Report

Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

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

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

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Announces 2024 Retool Your School Winners

The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Habit Burger Grill Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Focus Comics Art Program and Free Meals for Heroes

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are proud to partner with Focus Comics for their month-long free military vehicle art program championing autistic kids.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WEC Launches US$210,000 Grant Award Contest: Circularity Challenge / Concurso de la Circularidad To Promote Environmental Issues Focused on Plastics

The World Environment Center (WEC) seeks innovative projects to participate in its Circularity Challenge/ Concurso de la Circularidad, a competition to award US$210,000 to nine organizations engaged in public participation in environmental issues focused on plastics

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Diversity & Inclusion

Importance of Mindset: Meet Marija Petrović

I currently live in Belgrade, Serbia, and I've been working at GoDaddy for more than four years now! I work as a Software Development Engineer, more specifically a Full-Stack Developer. I utilize various technologies dependent on the project, which is challenging and rewarding.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Build Stronger Communities With YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

At the heart of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago‘s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and advocate for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Sharonda Glover, an integral figure in the organization’s marketing endeavors, amplifies this mission through storytelling.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El WEC Lanza Un Concurso Para La Concesión De Subvenciones Por Valor De 210.000 Dólares: Circularity Challenge / Concurso de la Circularidad Para Promover Aspectos Ambientales Centrados En Los Plásticos

El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos a través del World Environment Center (WEC) y su socio, el Centro de Agua y Medio Ambiente / Unidad de Producción Más Limpia de la Real Sociedad Científica de Jordania (RSS)

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Data Gaps

In this episode, we welcome back to the show Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and author of May Contain Lies, to discuss data gaps, including ESG metrics, with co-host Andie Wood.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Shelter From Life’s Storms

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit primarily funded by Regions Bank, provided a $10,000 grant to Our House last April to assist with shelter and childcare services for people impacted by the tornado.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Utah Community Action Program Expanding Workforce Development Initiatives Thanks to $300,000 Grant from KeyBank

Utah Community Action (UCA) has received a grant from KeyBank for $300,000 in support of the expansion of its workforce development program, which offers training and credentials to help low-income individuals increase wages, benefits, job retention and career opportunities.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Henkel Launches New Initiative To Collaborate With Suppliers on Climate Action

In order to bring the evaluation of its CO2 emissions in the upstream supply chain to the next level, Henkel has launched a comprehensive engagement program for its worldwide suppliers called “Climate Connect”.

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Environment

Preferred Fibers Are Better in Theory but How Do They Become Reality?

April is recognized as Earth Month, and as part of the celebrations, many events and announcements take place to emphasize the importance of collective action to address urgent environmental issues.

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Sustainable Development Goals

New Report Launched – SDG Showcase

The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the SDG Showcase as a tool for businesses to assess material SDG impacts and showcases good practice examples of the private sector working with a clear plan to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool’s Sustainability Report: Partnering To Manage Waste

From factories, to technology centers, and global HQ, Whirlpool Corporation has made significant strides towards a greener future.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC U.K. & Ireland & FareShare Launch Campaign To Raise Awareness of Community Kitchens and Drive More Volunteers

KFC and food redistribution charity FareShare today reveal a new ‘Bucket Bike’ designed to raise awareness of community kitchens and the need for more of the volunteers who power them.

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Education

CNH Empowers the Next Generation of AgriTech Innovators

CNH has long nurtured a partnership with Politecnico di Torino to support the education of aspiring young farmers. This strategic alliance continues with the recent signing of a collaboration agreement for the Master's Degree in AgriTech Engineering.

Black & Veatch

Energy

Black & Veatch Receives Full Notice to Proceed for Canada's First FLNG Project

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch, in partnership with high-tech shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), has received full notice to proceed from Cedar LNG LP partners to begin constructing Cedar LNG’s floating liquefaction.

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Events, Media & Communications

Can’t-Miss Moments: What’s To Come at the Inaugural WELL Conference

At the WELL Conference–less than a month away–attendees can look forward to a series of thought-provoking sessions, inspiring speakers and invaluable insights, all aimed at shaping a healthier, more inclusive future for everyone.

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Environment

EPA Finalizes a PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR)

On April 10, 2024, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS.

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Events, Media & Communications

Transforming for a Smarter Future: Lenovo Events Leader Comments on the Future of Sustainable Events

By making thoughtful updates to the design, working with local suppliers, and prioritizing sustainability, Lenovo is counting MWC 2024 as a milestone in its journey toward more sustainable events.

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Innovation & Technology

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Are Going ‘AI-First,’ Yum!’s New Tech Chief Says

Yum! Brands has a vision for “AI-powered” fast-food in which artificial intelligence shapes nearly every aspect of how its Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Habit Burger Grill restaurants are run.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Recognized for Excellence in Health & Well-Being by Business Group on Health

Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has again been named among the Business Group on Health’s Best Employers for Excellence in Health & Well-being.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Revision of GRI Economic Impact Standards Will Enable Comprehensive Reporting on Organizational Impacts

Last year, the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) - the independent body responsible for setting the GRI Standards - announced a new project to revise economic-related impact disclosures.

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Environment

AEG Sustainability Hosts Third Annual Sustainability Insights Panel “Embracing Leadership & Inspiring Action in Entertainment”

On April 10, AEG Sustainability hosted its Third Annual Sustainability Insights panel for employees, “Embracing Leadership & Inspiring Action in Entertainment,” which highlighted the intersectional challenges, trends and opportunities shaping the sustainability landscape.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Releases 2023 IBM Impact Report

IBM announced the release of its 2023 IBM Impact report. The report summarizes the company’s ESG initiatives, partnerships and investments in 2023, making a lasting positive impact.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...

  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. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...

  6. 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...

  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

  13. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  14. 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...

  15. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...