Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Perfect Score Five Years in a Row

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Quest Diagnostics has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by scoring a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Helps Family Tap The Sweet Spot On Their Property

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

March in Alma, Michigan, means one thing for the Miller family: maple sugar. Not only does this resourceful family enjoy some of this sweet, homemade goodness, but so does the rest of the community.

Education

SC Johnson Donates $5.5 Million to Gateway Technical College to Provide Four-Year Scholarship Opportunities to Underserved Communities in STEM-Related Career Fields

Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM ET

SC Johnson today announced it is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College (Gateway) to create the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway, a program dedicated to providing women and people of color

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart City by Mohawk Group

Feb 10, 2021 7:45 PM ET

Smart cities unite people through high-speed technology and connectivity. Mohawk Group’s Smart City collection—a 12" x 36" Living Product carpet plank system— explores a future in which the urban environment nurtures its citizens through these advancements and sustainable development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for More Women in Science Is Personal

Feb 10, 2021 5:50 PM ET

If you ask Ntokozo Sithole – the general manager at Kimberly-Clark’s Enstra manufacturing facility in South Africa – what drives her to succeed daily, she’ll say without hesitation, “having more women in manufacturing and science

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric on Fortune's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies List for Fourth Year in a Row

Feb 10, 2021 5:25 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named an Industry Leader in Sustainability by S&P Global, Fortune and Newsweek

Feb 10, 2021 4:50 PM ET

Abbott was named a Gold-Class company by S&P Global, which recognizes companies for being in the top 1% of their industry in sustainability performance.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach

Feb 10, 2021 4:15 PM ET

We’re improving lives with sustainable programs that enhance the delivery of healthcare, enrich teaching and learning, foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety and improve the state of our environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Did Super Bowl LV Fumble on Purpose?

Feb 10, 2021 3:40 PM ET

While many companies took a slightly disconnected approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, a few used their air time to raise awareness for important issues, highlight commitments and engage audience members.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Vaccine

Feb 10, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In a Challenging Year, T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Team Focused on Making a Difference When It Mattered Most

Feb 10, 2021 1:35 PM ET

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike others in recent memory for so many reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of severe weather and natural events that have impacted — and at times devastated — communities across the U.S.

Media & Communications

3Degrees Adds April Salas to Board of Directors and Forms New Advisory Board

Feb 10, 2021 1:30 PM ET

3Degrees announces the addition of energy industry expert April M. Salas to its Board of Directors and the formation of a strategic Advisory Board.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enbridge Celebrates Field Operations Supervisor for Being Named SpectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model

Feb 10, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Congratulations to Trina, one of our field operations supervisors, on being named a #spectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model. We're proud to have you on #TeamEnbridge!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized As CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Feb 10, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR> LNVGY) has been recognized by CDP (formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project) as a Supplier Engagement Leader, acknowledging its efforts to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named A Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has again been named a Top 50 employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This is the seventh year in a row the Company is being recognized with this honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins Mahatma Award 2020 for CSR Excellence

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Keysight Technologies has been presented with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its efforts towards building a better planet by employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Introduces $3 Million in Cybersecurity Grants for Public Schools in United States as Attacks on Education Grow

Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM ET

A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff are unprepared for cybersecurity threats - with lack of training, awareness, budget and virtual learning identified as major issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedication To Perfection — American Airlines Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index Again

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

American Airlines has been recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with the highest possible rating in the prestigious 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Fertilizantes Wins Agribusiness Awards in Fertilizer and Sustainability Categories

Feb 10, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Globo Rural Magazine recognized Mosaic Fertilizantes with two ‘Best of Agribusiness’ awards — one in the Fertilizer category and another in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Initiative Offers Support to Local HBCUs

Feb 10, 2021 11:25 AM ET

To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

Feb 10, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Scotiabank announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to further their collective mission of eradicating systemic racism in the game of hockey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bonds Help Nonprofits Tackle Coronavirus Relief and Social Inequity

Feb 10, 2021 11:10 AM ET

In a move that could change philanthropy, foundations are asking investors to finance grant-making to nonprofits, which are essential to a post-pandemic recovery and more equitable future.

Environment

Three Greenhouse Gas Management Trends to Watch in 2021

Feb 10, 2021 11:05 AM ET

In the last few years, many organizations have set science-based targets (SBTs), which typically include both operational (scope 1 and scope 2) and value chain (scope 3) emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Efforts and Collaborations: WaterMarks Voices

Feb 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In February, a series of videos will be released by the WaterMarks initiative showcasing perspectives from leaders from corporate, non-profit, and civic organizations who collaborated to launch improvements to Milwaukee’s waterfront.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Launches Digital Financial Literacy Program for Children

Feb 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

As a result of the pandemic, more schools around the country have adopted eLearning solutions for both remote and in-class learning experiences, which makes the release of the new digital format of Young Bankers Club® timely.