Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coronavirus Underlines Why Employee Health Is a Pressing Sustainability Issue

Apr 29, 2020 11:40 AM ET

Companies around the globe are facing an unprecedented level of disruption due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Study Reveals That 81% of the World Population Is Calling Upon Billionaires to Contribute More to Charity – Especially During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 29, 2020 11:25 AM ET

In results released today by research agency Glocalities and international advocacy organization Global Citizen, a global survey reveals that 81% of the world population is calling upon billionaires to contribute and help close the financing gap.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Smart Appliances Can Help Save Energy and the Planet

Apr 29, 2020 11:20 AM ET

Since the first Earth day was observed 50 years ago, the day’s message has only grown in importance. For anyone wondering how they can contribute to a better tomorrow, a good place to get started is right in your home with smart, energy-saving home appliances and tools. Even small changes can make a big difference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Benevity App Finalist in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards

Apr 29, 2020 11:20 AM ET

The Benevity app was selected as a finalist in the App category of Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards.

Health & Healthcare

Supporting Families With No-Cost Tools to Help Teens Be Vape Free

Apr 29, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Food and Drug Administration reports that 5 million youth in the United States currently use e-cigarettes. That’s 1 in 4 high school students (27.5%) and 1 in 10 middle school students (10.5%).

Environment

Sustainable Living at Home

Apr 29, 2020 10:55 AM ET

Like many of you, I can’t remember the last time I spent so much time at home. The coronavirus crisis has made some things simpler and others vastly more challenging – time seems distorted, we feel the need to simplify our lives and rituals have become important to give us a sense of control.

Health & Healthcare

Ecocentricity Blog: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Apr 29, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Whether we are talking about pandemic justice or environmental justice, the situation is largely the same. The poor among us are suffering.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Black & Veatch NextGen Ag Develops Sustainable Infrastructure for Cultivated Meat Company

Apr 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Global food production is responsible for more than a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Agriculture uses half the world’s habitable land and consumes 70 percent of its freshwater withdrawals.

Environment

Saving More than a Drop in the Bucket – P&G Sustainability at Home

Apr 29, 2020 9:05 AM ET

Billions of people around the world, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, are changing their routines in response to ensure their personal health and wellness and the safety of others. Even as we respond to this global crisis, we haven’t lost sight of our commitment to two of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges — finite resources and growing consumption.

Research, Reports & Publications

Make the Pivot to Being a Purpose-Led Company: Introducing the Purpose Playbook

Apr 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

COVID-19 is one for the history books.

We’re still learning all the lessons of this pandemic, but one seems very clear: the system (financial, healthcare, education, employment, social, legal, political) is interconnected and so are its weaknesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Corporation Begins Crowdfunding Round to Raise Funds for Sustainable Businesses

Apr 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites is proud to announce it is now seeking funds through its crowdfunding campaign on Fundopolis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Grocery Stores Are Portioning out Flour From Industrial-Sized Bags to Deal With Increasing Demand

Apr 28, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Supermarkets across the U.S. have been packing their own flour to feed the need of Americans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Heads to Pawnee as Sponsor of “Parks and Recreation” Reunion Special

Apr 28, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. announced it will sponsor NBC and Universal Television’s all-original “A Parks and Recreation Special,” a charitable telecast set to air Thursday, April 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT

Events, Media & Communications

Unveiling the Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: Committing to Action Amid COVID-19

Apr 28, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Impact of COVID-19 on CSR Funding for Indian NGOs

Apr 28, 2020 4:00 PM ET

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the NGO sector, CSR funders must focus on both immediate relief needs AND long-term post-COVID-19 needs. This blog provides thoughts that emerged from our interviews with CSR and NGO heads in India.

Health & Healthcare

JetBlue Begins Requiring All Customers to Wear Face Coverings During Travel

Apr 28, 2020 3:45 PM ET

This new policy will require customers to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth throughout their journey, including during check-in, boarding, while in flight and deplaning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Get Ready to Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow, the New Global Day of Giving, on May 5

Apr 28, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Plan for #GivingTuesdayNow on 5/5 with resources for companies, nonprofits, and donors at www.charities.org/givingtuesdaynow.

Health & Healthcare

TürkTraktör Supports Turkey’s Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 28, 2020 3:00 PM ET

TürkTraktör, CNH Industrial’s longstanding joint-venture with Turkey’s Koç Group, is doing its part to support the country in the fight against the COVID-19 virus and help prevent the spread.

Health & Healthcare

COVID-19 Is the Symptom — the Contagion Is a Crisis of Leadership

Apr 28, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Have you ever had to make a really tough decision...under extreme pressure...with everyone watching?

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Joins Governor's "Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In." Initiative to Ensure the Well-being of Older Californians

Apr 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET

United Airlines is teaming up with Listos California to help address the significant health risks faced by older state residents isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Unique Recycling Solution to Biopharma Single-Use Plastic Waste

Apr 28, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Single-use plastic is a topic that receives a lot of attention in the press and has catalyzed efforts to reduce the amount that is found in the ocean.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alliant Energy Earns Tree Line USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

Apr 28, 2020 1:05 PM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Alliant Energy a 2020 Tree Line USA award recipient in honor of its commitment to protecting and enhancing urban trees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs During COVID-19

Apr 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

As the COVID-19 outbreak began to hit the US, S&P Global and the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center successfully pivoted their International Women's Day skilled day of service to a virtual volunteering project, with the support of Common Impact.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

#GreenMeansGiveThanks

Apr 28, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

PayPal Releases 2019 Global Impact Report

Apr 28, 2020 12:40 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has released its third annual Global Impact Report, publishing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and activities of its global operations for 2019.