Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

All New Bacardi Gift Packs Go 100% Plastic-Free

This significant step will see Bacardi remove almost 275 tons of single-use plastic used annually and has been achieved through innovative new designs that remove plastic or replace it with a sustainably sourced alternative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drawdown Georgia Is Honored With 2022 Chrysalis Award From USGBC Georgia

Drawdown Georgia was one of 11 award recipients at the 2022 Chrysalis Awards, recently presented by USGBC Georgia

Innovation & Technology

One Acre Fund: How a Mobile App Prepares Smallholder Farmers for a Successful Harvest

More than 84 percent of agricultural producers are smallholder farmers, according to Our World in Data; meaning their farms are less than two hectares.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gilead Sciences: All Stars Project Empowers Youth Through Performance

Dancing has always been a part of Shadae McDaniel's life. When she was part of an ensemble, she and her fellow dancers would rehearse their routines over and over, trying to ensure they were ready for the stage.

Events, Media & Communications

Protecting Patients from Climate Risks: A Conversation with Frontline Health Clinics on Resources

Join frontline health leaders to learn about the climate risks they're experiencing on the ground and how new resources on heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods can help clinics keep their patients healthy and more resilient to climate shocks.

Events, Media & Communications

Give a GLAM This World Aids Day!

VIVA GLAM is M·A·C’S charity initiative that donates to charities who support Sexual Equality, Gender Equality and Racial Equality for people of All Ages, All Races and All Genders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ralph Lauren Celebrates 30 Years of Support on World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is a moment for us to honor the lives of those lost to this epidemic and reaffirm our longstanding fight for HIV and AIDS awareness and relief.

Education

KeyBank Supports TECH CORPS Hackathon in Cleveland

Eight Northeast Ohio high school students earned first place at the 2022 TECH CORPS Hackathon sponsored by KeyBank and CoverMyMeds.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Plant-Based Certification Brings Transparency to a Blossoming Market

Across America and around the world, millions of people are making the conscious decision to eat less meat and dairy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 2023 Survey to Recognize America's Top Civic-minded Companies

For more than 10 years, The Civic 50 has recognized the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Record-Breaking $122.2 Million Donated to Over 50,000 Causes Through Benevity on Giving Tuesday

Benevity announced a record $122.2 million was donated through its platform on Giving Tuesday 2022, on the 10th anniversary of this day of giving. Giving increased 9% year over year, setting a record for the highest amount of single day donations on its platform. 

Environment

Alexander Zaitchik on Effective Altruism + Longtermism

As the news that thirty year-old cryptocurrency baron, Sam Bankman-Fried‘s, FTX empire suddenly collapsed, the residual effects reverberated in the spheres of business, politics and philanthropy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TCS' CSforAll Commitment

Though its Ignite My Future in School program, TCS will partner with state government, regional organizations, and local school districts and schools to provide free in-person or virtual professional development for teachers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Expedia Group Welcomes New VP of Disability Inclusion

Disability inclusion and equality is much more than hiring people with disabilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $22.5 Million to LISC To Expand Homeownership for BIPOC Families

LISC program offices in Houston, New York and Richmond, Va. each received $7.5 million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to lead local collaboratives designed to address systemic roadblocks to homebuying for underserved individuals and families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Food: Entergy Feeds Hungry Mississippians

Food-insecure families can put nourishing meals on the table this month, thanks to a partnership between Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi that is stocking food pantry shelves throughout the state.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3 Ways to Boost Your Volunteer Recruitment on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is kicking off the holiday giving season again this year, and while organizations encourage their supporters to give financially, many are also interested in the gift of time!

Energy

On the Road to Breaking the Energy Curve

5G has been deployed globally in over 200 live networks. As we move towards 2025, Ericsson believes it is possible to scale up 5G, while simultaneously reducing total network energy consumption.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of Trans Awareness Week MAC Cosmetics Launch Inclusive Makeup Edit by Joseph Harwood (He, She, They) and Donate £50,000 to Mermaids Charity

M·A·C UK&I has donated £50,000 to Mermaids funded from 100% of the proceeds of M·A·C VIVA GLAM Lipsticks, to meet the charity's ever-increasing demand for services which supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How To Set Your 2023 Social Impact Goals

Discover the key principles, frameworks and pressure test questions for effective Social Impact goal setting in 2023. For more insights, be sure to watch the full RealTalk recording!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HONOR Veterans Employee Network Raises $25,000+ for K9s for Warriors

In October, Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) employees and community members participated in the second Spirit of Freedom 5K race hosted by HONOR, MPC’s Veterans employee network chapter in Findlay, Ohio.

Events, Media & Communications

Bath & Body Works Appoints Global Personal Care and Beauty Industry Veteran Gina Boswell as Chief Executive Officer

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to appoint Gina Boswell Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective December 1, 2022.

Events, Media & Communications

Cintas Donates Toys, Food Items from Annual “Stuff the Truck” Campaign

During its annual “Stuff the Truck” holiday drive campaign, Cintas Corporation employee-partners at the company’s Mason-based headquarters collected hundreds of toys and almost 500 pounds of canned goods, and non-perishable food items.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How 3 Verizon Small Business Grant Recipients Applied Their $10,000, and Boosted Their Companies

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive in the digital economy. As part of that initiative, and in partnership with the national community development non-profit LISC,

Environment

ESG Talk Podcast: COP27 and What’s Next ft. Paul Dickinson, CDP

This week on ESG Talk, Workiva's Mandi McReynolds is joined by Paul Dickinson, founder and chair of CDP. Paul and Mandi discuss COP27, the importance of data, and what lies ahead for ESG.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  3. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  4. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  5. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  6. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  7. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  8. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  12. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  13. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  14. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  15. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...