Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Georgia-Pacific Supports Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity

Healthy, diverse, and sustainable forests provide critical habitat for wildlife. At Georgia-Pacific, our efforts include protecting endangered species, restoring forest ecosystems, and promoting wildlife diversity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead's Social Justice Experience Helps Raise Awareness of the Black Journey in the United States

The Social Justice Experience is a virtual, interactive platform that examines the Black American experience with a timeline of Black history in America dating back to 1619.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Paychex Research Shows Growing Importance of Technology and Training To Support Remote and Hybrid Workers

Annual Paychex Pulse of HR Report reveals challenges and opportunities for HR leaders and their companies as they navigate today’s business and hiring environment

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boston Scientific Reaffirms Its Commitment to Employee Mental Health and Well-Being

I’m pleased to sign my name on behalf of Boston Scientific to Thrive and SHRM's Mental Health Pledge and reaffirm our commitment to employee mental health and well-being.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein's Guide to ESG Strategies for Municipal Bond Investors

Municipal bond investors increasingly want to apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations to their portfolios.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding the Courage To Come Out After 20 Years of Marriage

Wright was in his late 40s when he began coming to terms with his identity as a gay man. “You can’t fight nature; it will always win. And I was exhausted from fighting,” Wright says. By the beginning of 2019 he came out to his wife.

Research, Reports & Publications

Impacting Human Health: Moderna’s 2021 ESG Report

In its 2021 ESG Report, Moderna outlines its corporate responsibility strategy and defines five guiding focus areas for ongoing and future efforts:

Environment

Visual Assessment Tools Show User's Perspective on How a Project Will Look

Tetra Tech’s Randy Nolden discusses how a visual impact assessment helps solid waste project stakeholders see proposed site conditions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ralph Lauren Deepens Commitment to Timelessness in 2022 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today published its 2022 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, outlining the Company’s progress across its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

Events, Media & Communications

Looking Ahead to the Future of the Consumer Goods Industry

The 2022 Global Summit, the flagship event of The Consumer Goods Forum, closed this afternoon following a three-day programme around the future of the consumer goods industry and its role in a changing world.

Innovation & Technology

55+ Digital Nomads: Learning New Tricks

In this episode, discover the growing parade of mobile-minded travel enthusiasts who embrace a work-from-anywhere ethos. Along the way, learn how wireless technology makes working from sun-soaked beaches and mountain peaks more attainable than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kohler Reduces Global Operational Water and GHG Emissions Intensity, Improves Diverse Hiring and Advances Product Development To Improve Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of plumbing products, released its first ESG report highlighting goals and progress across environmental sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion and social impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Commitment to Ethics and Compliance

Qualcomm’s Open Door culture is designed to empower employees and other stakeholders to voice any concerns they may have about our Company without fear of retaliation.

Research, Reports & Publications

ScottsMiracle-Gro Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The culmination of our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress of the past year is here. We’re excited to share our 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report with you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Procter & Gamble Accelerates Action To Widen the Screen by Building a Pipeline of Diverse Talent, Reaching Underrepresented Audiences and Driving Inclusive Growth in the Media Industry

Procter & Gamble continues to Widen The Screen to create more opportunities for Black filmmakers, expand the platform with more stories that Widen the View of Black life and fuel inclusive investment to create systemic change across the industry.

Energy

The Accelerating Transition to Renewable Energy in Asia

A global transformation is currently taking place in the way that our homes, transport systems, businesses, and industries are powered – a decade of renewable energy transition.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Energy

National Grid Renewables Orders 2 GW of Responsibly Produced First Solar Modules

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) signed a framework agreement with National Grid Renewables for 2 gigawatts (GW)DC of advanced, responsibly-produced thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules.

Education

Keep STEM Skills Sharp With TCS’s June goIT Monthly Challenge

Every month, goIT – part of TCS’ Corporate Social responsibility team – develops a new opportunity each month for students to ideate digital innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here is June.

Health & Healthcare

LGB Adults Are More Likely to Binge Drink Than Their Non-LGB Counterparts

A survey by the The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) showed that 32% of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults reported binge drinking versus 26% of non-LGB adults.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Owens Corning Celebrates Intern Volunteer Day With 30,000 Meals To Feed Those in Need

It’s one of our favorite days today with our interns…Intern Volunteer Day! This year, we’ve partnered with Kids Around the World to pack 30,000 meals, donated to the Islamic Food Bank of Toledo for local families in need.

Research, Reports & Publications

Diversifying Our Workforce

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that empowers diverse talent and leverages our diversity to achieve our business goals.

Health & Healthcare

How Aflac Helps Children and Families Navigate Sickle Cell Disease

This World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, Mediaplanet is proud to announce its collaboration with Aflac — a leader in supplemental health insurance — on its cross-platform campaign, “Black Health in America.”

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Highlights MetLife's Integrated Strategy To Build a More Sustainable Future

MetLife’s annual Sustainability Report, released today, showcases how the company continues to integrate sustainability across its operations, including through its 2030 climate and 2030 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stanley Black & Decker: Recent Milestones in Our ESG Evolution

Our commitment to being a good corporate citizen goes back to our founding, and we have taken action on sustainability for many years. As a core business strategy, ESG evolves and expands across the Company as we make progress toward our goals.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  4. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  8. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. 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...
  13. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...