Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Hotel Business and Delos Collaborate on Wellness & Recovery Webcast Series

Apr 27, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Hotel Business is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company, to launch a series of virtual educational sessions as part of the Hotel Business Hot Topics platform.

Environment

Company Launches Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions - Offering Renewable Energy, Resiliency Solutions for Commercial Customers Nationwide

Apr 27, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the launch of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that unifies products and services offered by several Duke Energy subsidiaries, including Duke Energy Renewables, REC Solar and Duke Energy One, under one comprehensive brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Wins 2021 Silver Edison Award for Belle's Dragon Social Robot

Apr 27, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Arrow Electronics has won a 2021 Silver Edison Award for its Belle Dragon social robot, in the category of Social Tools for Disabilities & Illnesses.

Education

Integrating Health & Wellbeing into the Foundation of the Built Environment (IDCEC)

Apr 27, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Using the WELL building standard as the main catalyst, this course examines the number of ways buildings have an impact on occupant wellbeing through design, quality of space, products as well as the benefits and the types of effects it creates.

Health & Healthcare

Industry Snapshot: Q&A with Aflac's Stephanie Shields

Apr 27, 2021 2:35 PM ET

One area the pandemic has emphasized and accelerated is the need for a strong digital experience for businesses and employees.

Events, Media & Communications

Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Announced As Campaign Chairs of Global Citizen's Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World

Apr 27, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Is One of the 2021 TIMES Most Influential Companies

Apr 27, 2021 2:30 PM ET

“We need global co-operation to come together on a number of fronts,” says deSouza. The first challenge, he says, is creating a global network that scans and shares information on disease-causing pathogens.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Boomerang's Durable, Refillable Glass Water Bottle Breaks Convention

Apr 27, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Boomerang Water is an on-site, small batch bottling water company providing water for commercial venues like hotels and college campuses, as well as serving families for their homes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Presidents Awards at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 27, 2021 2:10 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

"Pivoting to Wind": Ørsted Named on the Time100 List of Most Influential Companies

Apr 27, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list was announced on Tuesday 27 April and is an expansion of the annual TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people.

Research, Reports & Publications

PayPal Releases 2020 Global Impact Report

Apr 27, 2021 2:05 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today released its fourth annual Global Impact Report, which highlights the company’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, activities and progress during the last year.

Health & Healthcare

Expanding Access to Maternal Health Care in Nevada

Apr 27, 2021 1:55 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces 2021-2025 ESG Business Goals as Part of New Corporate Responsibility Report

Apr 27, 2021 1:15 PM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, announced its new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-driven business goals that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next five years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Announces $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Apr 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

PNC will provide $88 billion in loans, investments, and other financial support to bolster economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals & communities, people & communities of color, and other underserved individuals & communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE to Support 13,000 BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses With Tech Services, Marketing Resources and Millions of Dollars in Grants by 2022

Apr 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Comcast today announced it will award 13,000 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses across the country with monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services from Comcast RISE by 2022.

Health & Healthcare

United Customers Can Now Schedule COVID Tests and Be Automatically Cleared for Travel Directly Through the Travel-ready Center

Apr 27, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Since January, United customers have been able to easily access testing or vaccine requirements needed for travel destinations, upload completed testing results and vaccine records as well as have them verified, all within the United App.

Health & Healthcare

Ensuring Progress in the Fight to End Malaria Through Innovation & Collaboration

Apr 27, 2021 12:10 PM ET

In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2021, GBCHealth and the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) hosted Combat Malaria in Africa: Lessons and Opportunities

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria Lai, Verizon

Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In celebration of Global Volunteer Month, Common Impact is spotlighting some of its talented skills-based volunteers like Victoria Lai of Verizon who shares about her recent skills-based volunteering projects and how they've impacted her.

Health & Healthcare

New Solution Package from Tork Helps Facility Managers Meet Increased Office Hygiene Demands

Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

With increased hygiene expectations of public places, a facility managers’ role has never been more essential to maintaining hygienic spaces. According to a recent study by Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, following COVID-19...

Diversity & Inclusion

Access to Capital: Here's What KeyBank Is Doing to Strengthen Minority-owned Businesses in Dayton

Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

In March, KeyBank announced that it had invested $120 million in Dayton since 2017 to spur economic access and equity in underserved areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

All About ESG With Bob Hirth (Part 1)

Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Momentum® Banking Offers Ease of a Digital Bank with Personal Support When You Need It

Apr 27, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Fifth Third Momentum® Banking combines the features and innovation of a digital-first bank with the security, reliability and local presence of a 163-year-old institution committed to the communities it serves.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Road Ahead: Trends in Corporate Social Impact in 2021 and Beyond

Apr 27, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Business leaders carry the power and responsibility to champion societal change. According to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer Report, COVID-19 “accelerated the erosion of trust around the world”—except for trust in business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GFSI Opens New Public Consultation on Securing the Future of Food Safety Auditors

Apr 27, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, is pleased to announce the launch of a consultation on a new proposed approach to food safety auditors’ qualification

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Announcing the Reimagining Economic Growth in New York City Challenge

Apr 27, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Announcing a new circular partnership between PYXERA Global & the New York City Economic Development Corporation-- Reimagining Economic Growth in NYC Challenge. US clean energy company, Enel North America, is first to formally join the initiative