Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi's Ultracast Viva® Wins Green Product Award 2021

Apr 21, 2021 6:50 PM ET

Company awarded for sustainable product development and design of casting and release paper

Environment

Publix Commits $2 Million to Everglades Restoration Supporting Florida Freshwater Conservation

Apr 21, 2021 5:30 PM ET

In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients Announce Partnership in Asia To Create World's Largest Sustainable Commercial Cocoa Farm

Apr 21, 2021 5:30 PM ET

The model builds on Mondelēz International’s experience with its signature sustainable sourcing program, Cocoa Life, and OFI’s ambition for sustainable cocoa, Cocoa Compass, to test a scalable approach for the future of commercial cocoa farming.

Health & Healthcare

WBCSD Member Companies Launch New Project to Advance Global Health and Wellbeing

Apr 21, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Over 15 WBCSD member companies have currently signed up to take part in the project, which will be co-chaired by Solvay and Biogen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Living Our Purpose to Restore Our Earth

Apr 21, 2021 4:30 PM ET

With the theme of Restore Our Earth™ for Earth Day this year, we reflect on our mission to help make the most of our world’s essential resources—including in developing world communities where there is a need for clean water from accessible sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mohawk Reinvigorating SmartStrand by Appealing to Consumers With Incredible Story of Easy Care, Durability and Environmental Friendliness

Apr 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Made in part from annual renewable plant-based ingredients, SmartStrand is still the softest, most durable and easiest to clean carpet on the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

While the World Was Sleeping, ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Brad and Sam Were Running

Apr 21, 2021 1:40 PM ET

Brad and Sam connected with their operations manager and also our Scotts Veterans Network to let them know about the cause and their plan to support veterans. Brad and Sam got the green light to move forward with the challenge. Next came the hard part (besides the running): raising money to support the cause.

Education

Schools, Families, and Communities Nationwide Prepare to Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week, April 26-30

Apr 21, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Action for Healthy Kids, the nationwide nonprofit mobilizing schools, families, and communities to take action to support whole child health, is set to celebrate this year's Every Kid Healthy Week from Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30.

Diversity & Inclusion

Special Episode: Redefine Your Comfort Zone

Apr 21, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Edith Dorsen is the founder and Managing Director of the Women's Venture Capital Fund, which focuses on investing in companies with diverse leadership.

Environment

Shoreline Restoration: 'Protecting Community, Conserving the Coast'

Apr 21, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Nature-based solutions involve the use of natural habitats, like marsh grasses or oyster reefs, in place of – or to complement – traditional hardened structures, such as concrete seawalls.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Food Fraud: Impact of Counterfeits on Consumers' Safety & Brand Reputation

Apr 21, 2021 12:30 PM ET

With over 30% of shoppers saying they will shift at least some of their spending away from brick-and-mortar stores towards e-commerce, consumers are showing increased trust in online shopping for their groceries.

Media & Communications

Springtime in North America - a Time Featuring Corporate-investor Engagement and Proxy Voting on Critical Issues

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Springtime comes to the USA with the pretty flowers in bloom, trees budding, the onset of warmer weather -- and asset owners and their managers participating willingly or reluctantly in the peak months of corporate proxy voting season.

Environment

Investors Encouraged by Wendy's Pledge to Set Science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for Its Full Value Chain

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Today, The Wendy’s Company took an important step to help tackle the climate crisis and align with investor expectations on greenhouse gas emission reductions from direct operations and supply chains,

Events, Media & Communications

Restore the Earth: A Response to the Leaders' Climate Summit

Apr 21, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Since the Paris Agreement was signed five years ago, hundreds of organizations across the U.S. have signed decarbonization pledges to mitigate the human, planetary, and economic impacts of climate change. But now is the time to put these symbolic first steps into action.

Environment

It's Our Home: Small Actions at Home Can Make a Big Difference for Our Planet

Apr 21, 2021 11:25 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Organic & Non-GMO Report Celebrates 20 Years As Leading Publication for Organic and Non-GMO Markets

Apr 21, 2021 11:20 AM ET

More than twenty years ago, journalist Ken Roseboro had an idea for a publication that focused on the market for non-GMO (non-genetically modified) grains and foods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for by Fortune

Apr 21, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized by Fortune, in partnership with global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work, as the 21st best company to work for on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list this year.

Environment

Ørsted Partners With World Wide Fund for Nature Denmark to Give a Helping Hand to the Seas

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The project, known as “A helping hand to the seas”, aims to explore how biodiversity is affected by imbalances in local ecosystems and support the vulnerable cod fish stock in Denmark’s Kattegat straits.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price: Pandemic's Impact to Financial Well-being Compels More Parents Than Ever to Have Money Conversations With Their Kids

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

A new study from T. Rowe Price provides a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted families’ financial well-being, compelling more parents than ever to have conversations regarding money matters with their children.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generations of Inventors

Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Through our Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab ™ program, we aim to show students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that they can be part of inventing the wireless world of the future.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Commits to Setting Science-Based Target to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Apr 21, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Albertsons Companies has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that support the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

Earth Day 2030: A Success Story Driven by Climate Solutions

Apr 21, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Hop in and hold on! This week's Ecocentricity blog is a time travel journey to Earth Day 2030. "When it comes to solving the climate crisis, humans have made major strides this past decade."

Energy

Enbridge's Road Map to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Net-zero emissions by 2050.

It’s a sustainability target that’s “absolutely doable,” says Caitlin Tessin, Enbridge’s Director of Market Innovation, “with the right road map.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Distributes Over $237,500 in Scholarship Funds

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The student winners participated in an essay contest where they detailed how their experience with Finance Academy helped them prepare for their future endeavors.

Events, Media & Communications

WEC and Syngenta Convene Executive Roundtable: Business Strategies to Implement the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy and Accelerate the Transition to a Sustainable Food System and Regenerative Agriculture

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

On March 30, 2021, WEC and Syngenta convened the first of a series of four Executive Roundtables to discuss the EU green deal and key areas of focus and opportunities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system.