Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

California Giant Berry Farms Announce the World’s First Sustainably Grown Certified Strawberries

Aug 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET

California Giant Berry Farms and Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI) the Sustainably Grown certification of Satsuma Farms, strategic strawberry grower-partner for California Giant, under the rigorous standard of SCS Global Services. Satsuma Farms, located in Watsonville, California, is the first strawberry operation in the world to achieve this prestigious certification.

Research, Reports & Publications

Albemarle Publishes Enhanced Annual Sustainability Report ‘Our Journey Forward’

Aug 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today the release of its annual global Sustainability Report. Featuring Albemarle’s renewed approach to sustainability efforts, this report shares the company’s results against 2019 sustainability activities around the globe and demonstrates Albemarle’s core values in action.

Research, Reports & Publications

Creating Stronger Communities: A Look at Gildan's 2019 Sustainability Highlights

Aug 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Following the release of Gildan’s 2019 ESG report, the Company revisits some of the progress it has made towards its focus around Creating Stronger Communities.

Innovation & Technology

Bridgestone Teams up With Microsoft to Innovate With an Intelligent Tyre Monitoring System for Enhanced Safety

Aug 26, 2020 6:40 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reimagining an Internship Program in a Time of COVID-19

Aug 26, 2020 5:00 PM ET

When it came time to finalize the summer internship program, Intel’s Law & Policy team faced a decision: cancel or go virtual?

Green Infrastructure

A CASE Backhoe Loader Is Hard at Work in the Heart of the Andes

Aug 26, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Located 2,400 meters above sea level in the town of Malargüe, Mendoza province in Argentina’s mountainous Andes mountains, the new El Azufre alpine ski center, is set to become one of the area’s main tourist attractions. What’s more it will run on 100% renewable energy – and CASE Construction Equipment is helping this become a reality.

Education

Comerica Bank and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Launch Collaborative Financial Education Programming

Aug 26, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Comerica Bank and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas announced today that they have launched a financial education partnership composed of three components: 1) college savings investment strategies, 2) higher award incentives, and 3) a financial education patch program.

Sustainable Development Goals

Carnival Corporation Releases 2019 Annual Sustainability Report

Aug 26, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc released its 10th annual sustainability report, developed in accordance to the high standards of the Global Reporting Initiative. Titled “Sustainability from Ship to Shore,” the report is available on the company’s newly redesigned sustainability website at www.CarnivalSustainability.com.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#SVM2020 Speaker Profile Daniel Fujiwara

Aug 26, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Daniel Fujiwara, PhD is the CEO and Founding Director of Simetrica-Jacobs and is known around the world for well-being analysis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ørsted Partnerships: Boston Red Sox

Aug 26, 2020 2:45 PM ET

Ørsted North America is headquartered in Boston which is also home to the Boston Red Sox baseball club. Ørsted has partnered with the Red Sox to help support various sustainability initiatives at Fenway Park, the team’s home ballpark.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Australia Receives the DSA's Giver: Industry Heart Award

Aug 26, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Herbalife NutritionAustralia received The Giver: Industry Heart Award at the Direct Selling Australia’s 2020 Industry Awards event. This is the highest award presented by Direct Selling Australia (DSA), the country’s leading representative body...

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher Establishes Four New Responsible Business Priorities

Aug 26, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has today launched its Responsible Business Report, along with four new responsible business priority areas.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife 2019 Sustainability Report: Strengthening Our Workforce

Aug 26, 2020 2:00 PM ET

At MetLife, we have spent over 150 years keeping our promises with employees, making sure we are always there and navigating change with confidence and purpose.

Environment

NPCA, Subaru Honored For Working To Reduce Landfill Waste

Aug 26, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. and the National Parks Conservation Association have been awarded the 2020 Silver Halo Award in the ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ category by Engage for Good.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow's Expertise Enables Recyclable Polyolefin-Based Fabric Decorations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Aug 26, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Creating a unique look and feel for any major sporting event – especially the Olympic Games – typically calls for signage and banners, to customize the experience and build the event atmosphere for athletes and fans alike.

Education

How JetBlue Helps Children Soar with Reading

Aug 26, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Reading not only fuels knowledge, it inspires creativity and transports us to new worlds. In 2011, we created Soar with Reading, a program designed to stimulate the imagination by putting books into the hands of kids who need them most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Metro Atlanta Nonprofits Invited to Compete for $250,000 in Marketing Services to Advance Racial Equality

Aug 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Ideabar is accepting nominations for the Empowering Equality program now through Sept. 30. One metro Atlanta nonprofit will win $250,000 of in-kind marketing services to advance racial equality and social justice.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yankee Stadium Becomes First Sports Venue in the World to Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating

Aug 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Replacing Problematic Terminology

Aug 26, 2020 11:40 AM ET

Here at VMware, building a more inclusive and diverse workplace is a company priority. We understand that words matter. What we say (and write), even without ill-will, can have a profound impact on others based on their cultural backgrounds.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact and Fidelity Investments Expand Impact Week 2020 to Support COVID-19 Relief and Racial Justice Movement

Aug 26, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Common Impact, a nonprofit recognized as a national leader in skills-based volunteerism, is partnering with Fidelity Investments to expand the company’s fifth annual Impact Week, dedicated this year to racial justice and COVID-19 response support.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

General Mills Believes Farmers Have a Massive Role To Play in Solving Climate Change

Aug 26, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Healthy soil is critical in mitigating climate change. Yet, our soil is not healthy. Every year, the United States loses 10 billion tons of fertile soil, which is far faster than nature can replenish it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Expands Education Initiatives to Provide Millions of Students Nationwide With Distance Learning Resources

Aug 26, 2020 10:45 AM ET

As remote learning and the need for support continues, Verizon unveils new resources for teachers and students that address emerging education inequities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webinar: How to Build Lasting Business Success on a Finite Planet

Aug 26, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Reducing humanity’s ecological footprint while simultaneously improving social well-being is an economically-beneficial and robust path forward for any organization.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Combating Food Insecurity During a Pandemic

Aug 26, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In the United States, 15.9% of people are food insecure, meaning they do not have access to a sufficient source of food.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kimberly-Clark Reinforces Commitment to Plastics Footprint Reduction as Founding Activator of US Plastics Pact

Aug 26, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Kimberly-Clark knows that strategic partnerships are critical to unlocking new opportunities for sustainability, innovation and growth across its value chain. More importantly, consumers of its trusted brands, including Kleenex®, Cottonelle®...