Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

From Nuts to Clean Energy: Buying Renewable Energy Is Just Another Way to Bring Goodness to the World

Apr 22, 2021 10:30 AM ET

In Camden, North Carolina, we are partnering with global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. to fund construction of Hershey’s first utility-scale solar farm on 218 acres, generating 20 megawatts (MW-AC) or 45,190 megawatt hours annually.

Environment

10 Easy Ways You Can Be Sustainable at Home and Make a Big Impact

Apr 22, 2021 10:20 AM ET

10 Easy Ways When it comes to preserving and protecting our planet, it’s the little things we do every day that really add up and can make a world of difference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center to Award 2021 Gold Medal for Corporate Sustainability to Microsoft

Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Jury recognized Microsoft for advancing global progress beyond its core business by its investment in carbon removal, its Climate Innovation Fund, and its public policy engagement on climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MENTOR Receives $1M Grant to Propel Racial Justice & Equity Efforts

Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

MENTOR is thrilled to announce that the organization received a $1,000,000 grant from the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress Initiative. With this grant, MENTOR will advance its cross-sector, youth-centered approach to ensuring equitable access to the relationships that support the well-being of our nation’s youth.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Vision Reinforces Sustainability Commitment

Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Johnson & Johnson Vision, a global leader in eye health, has announced that in 2022 100% of the electricity at its global headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida will come from solar power.

Education

Engaging Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Fields

Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Our programs have a strong focus on supporting women and underrepresented minorities. We implement many different programs in the communities where we live and work, with the objective of ensuring STEM education is accessible to all.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making Glass Bottles is High-Tech. Recycling Them is Super Simple

Apr 22, 2021 9:45 AM ET

When you see the leading edge technology that O-I uses to make sustainable glass packaging, it’s downright impressive, and even a little mind-bending.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Host R&B Artist, Raheem DeVaughn and Panelist VolunteerMatch Chief Solutions Officer, Laura Plato

Apr 22, 2021 9:30 AM ET

VolunteerMatch announces a reminder of the daily events to honor volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week April 18-24.

Environment

Protecting a Healthy Environment for Us All

Apr 22, 2021 9:30 AM ET

We know that good health is the foundation for everything in life. There are clear connections between healthy people and the health of societies, economies and the planet.

Sustainable Development Goals

Rockwell Automation Launches Sustainability Audiobook and Highlights Environmental Commitments on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2021 9:30 AM ET

In recognition of the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Rockwell Automation remains focused to meet its sustainability goals, which include committing to a carbon-neutral future within its own operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Young Leader Rohith Maradapa: “It's the Right of Every Woman to Reach Her Potential”

Apr 22, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Rohith Maradapa has always had strong female role models in his life. One of his grandmothers reported on cricket for a magazine in the 1950s.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Initiative Grows to 87 Investors Managing $37 Trillion, With the World's Three Largest Asset Managers Now Committing to Net Zero Goal

Apr 22, 2021 9:05 AM ET

More of the world’s largest asset managers announced today that they are joining the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a clear sign that the global movement for a net-zero emissions economy is growing stronger and more determined.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills Makes Meaningful Global Responsibility Progress to Shape the Future

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

General Mills today released its 2021 Global Responsibility Report, which highlights social and environmental progress made in the 2020 fiscal year, ending May 31, 2020. The annual update, which marks 51 years of reporting for the company, features actions and outcomes across four areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

Health & Healthcare

New Project to Help Community Health Clinics Address Climate Risks Launched by Biogen, Americares and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

As part of Biogen’s Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ initiative, the biotechnology company is teaming up to address the impact that climate change has on community health clinics.

Innovation & Technology

3D Design Opens Window on Cities of the Future

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Find out how 3D simulation of building design helps improve project quality and efficiency from CLP’s experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Youth Environmental Education With ZeroWaste Switzerland

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Every year on April 22, the global community comes together to celebrate Earth Day by engaging in collective action and growing awareness for earth-friendly ways of living.

Green Infrastructure

How Plant-Based Diets Can Help Restore Our Earth

Apr 22, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Environment

Investing in a Regenerative and Sustainable Future: Cisco Foundation Adds New Focus on Climate Solutions

Apr 22, 2021 8:30 AM ET

For 20 years, Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have supported nonprofits that are developing technology-based solutions to help underserved and vulnerable communities.

Environment

Taylor County High School Students Team Up With Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team From Foley Cellulose Mill

Apr 22, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Taylor County High School Students Team Up with Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team from Foley Cellulose Mill

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finance as a Force for Nature - A Pioneering Approach to Investing

Apr 22, 2021 8:05 AM ET

Biodiversity is an investment theme allowing investors to align their investments with their values. It inherently recognizes that we cannot continue to take from nature and not give anything back.

Environment

WWF, Sofia Vergara, and Marc Anthony Team up to Celebrate the Extraordinary Biodiversity of Latin America With the Animated Film “KOATÍ”

Apr 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The global conservation organization WWF has joined forces with the team and cast of the much-anticipated animated comedy film ‘KOATÍ’ to bring to light one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Latin America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Apr 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Employees Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability With Crystal Tree Awards

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark teams around the world were recognized this week for exceptional sustainability leadership with the company’s annual Crystal Tree Awards.

Environment

EarthX to Broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum

Apr 21, 2021 8:00 PM ET

In celebration of Earth Day, EarthX is proud to broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum. The event will broadcast on EarthxTV which was just launched on an OTT platform in time for Earth Day programming.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 DEI Champions at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 21, 2021 7:45 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.