Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sweet Auburn Works Announces $450,000 Grant From Truist Foundation and Truist Trusteed Foundations To Support Entrepreneurs of Color, Honor Black Heroes Through Walking With Heroes Capital Campaign

Truist Foundation and the Truist Trusteed Foundations recently announced $450,000 in total grant funding awarded to Sweet Auburn Works.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sealed Air Global Impact Report: Mitigating Climate Change

SEE is developing a strategy to effectively manage and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations and achieve the goals we have set to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.

Education

Chemours and EastSide Charter School Break Ground on the New Chemours STEM Hub

Chemours and the Wilmington, Delaware-based EastSide Charter School (ESCS) recently broke ground at Eastside Charter School on a new 24,000 square foot community STEM facility – the Chemours STEM Hub at EastSide Charter School.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Named Supporting Partner in United Nations Restoration Campaign

The United Nations Environment Programme names the Arbor Day Foundation as a supporting partner in its urgent effort to ramp up global sustainability efforts.

Environment

EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund an Opportunity To Advance Environmental Justice and Extend Clean Energy Benefits to All

Ceres Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its initial guidance for the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Putting the S Back in ‘ESG’

In the world of sustainability, the S in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is often assumed to stand for exactly that. However, experts warn that this common mistake risks overlooking a crucial component: the "social" aspect.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial Highlights Digitalization Strategy at International Green Week

This January, CNH Industrial attended International Green Week in Berlin. Now in its 87th edition, the event is the world’s leading trade fair for food, agriculture and horticulture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Volunteers Honor the Dream by Addressing Hunger Across Louisiana

At Entergy, giving back to the community doesn't begin and end with January 16 but continues throughout the year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Issues Second Moving to Equity Report Detailing Equity Progress and Impact

Southern Company continues to make strides in its diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) work, according to the company’s second Moving to Equity report, released today.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Air Transport World Names American Airlines 2023 Eco-Airline of the Year

Air Transport World (ATW), the leading media brand serving the information needs of the global airline and commercial air transport communities, announced today American Airlines was named the 2023 Eco-Airline of the Year.

Energy

Solar Energy Field Takes Shape

Just a few months after breaking ground in July 2022, Chevron’s Hayhurst Solar Power Facility is taking shape.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purpose 360: Extending Your ESG Strategy With ACCP

As the economy pressures companies to tighten their budgets, more ESG and CSR leaders are having to prove why their initiatives should remain a priority.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Canadian Social Value Exchange – Social Value in Decision-Making

Join us on March 1st in conversation with Sean Wiltshire, CEO of Avalon Employment. It’s a first–hand opportunity to explore how social value thinking can enable you to maximize impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Collaborating To Deliver Mutual Wins and Long-Term Strategic Growth

What I appreciate most about Team Dow is the value we place on collaboration, throughout the value chain, to deliver for our businesses, partners, and each other.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints Two New Board Directors and Announces New Slate of Board Officers

UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, today announced a new slate of board officers and the appointment of two new directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Employee Appreciation Day

Taking place on the first Friday of March each year, Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect time to show your gratitude for the hardworking staff at your organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rhode Island’s MLK Center Delivers on an ‘Audacious’ Goal

We recently awarded the center a $7,500 Fueling Futures grant to support its work to fight food insecurity, foster community among those in need, and preserve the dignity of families facing challenging times.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor 2022 Report on Sustainability: Land and Reclamation

We focus on reducing the amount of land we disturb and facilitating the return of a biologically diverse landscape and naturally sustainable ecosystems.

Environment

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Business Implications

The CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in the EU reforms and significantly expands the reporting obligations of companies. This new directive will have implications beyond the EU.

Environment

For Companies and Investors, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Must Be Central to Addressing Nature Risks

The historic pact agreed to in December by world leaders to tackle the devastating impacts of global biodiversity loss highlights the critical role that Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in conserving nature.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making a Difference: The Logitech #WomenWhoMaster Leaders Giving Back to Their Communities

Logitech MX supports opportunities for women and girls to build the skills they need for STEM careers and honors women working in tech and IT with #WomenWhoMaster.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel Ranks Best in Household Products Industry for ESG Risk Rating

Sofidel, a global household products company received a ESG Risk Rating of 13.6 from Morningstar Sustainalytics, ranking it first out of over 120 companies in the Household Products industry.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainability Intelligence: The Vital Importance of a Business Technology Platform

Whether fueled by environmental laws or consumer demand, increasing organizational focus on ESG-related goals is opening opportunities for partners – key junctures where their innovations can contribute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three Generations of Home Depot: The Casteel-Whisenant Family, Made Up of Six Associates, Shares Their Orange-Blooded Story

Scott Casteel grew up around retail. After years of working in other fields, it took a lightbulb moment at a family meal to make it click. 

“I knew I had to join The Home Depot when during dinner, my father and my ex-wife had what felt like a 20-minute conversation using nothin

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading a Sustainable Future: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions

Recently, we announced LyondellBasell's new climate ambitions. Today I am writing to give you my reflection on the importance of LyondellBasell's recent bold and significant moves: reducing our Scope 3 emissions.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  2. 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...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. 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...
  10. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  13. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  14. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  15. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...