Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Green Infrastructure

Needing to Build Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World

The world was given a unique opportunity in 2020 to take stock of what truly matters and start to better plan for the future through sustainable infrastructure projects

Environment

Sky Zero's One Year Anniversary

It’s not going to be easy to transform our entire business in just a decade, but I believe that it’s only by setting bold and difficult targets that you gather the momentum required and galvanize your teams to act.

Environment

Scotiabank Launches Net Zero Research Fund to Boost Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy

In continued efforts to combat climate change, Scotiabank has established a Net Zero Research Fund to initiate partnerships with leading think tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Should Not Be Optional

Proposals by the European Commission that would introduce new due diligence requirements for companies on their human rights and environmental impacts have been strongly supported by GRI.

Energy

W. M. Keck Observatory and Duke Energy's Rec Solar Announce Completion of Major Sustainability Project in Hawaii

Duke Energy’s REC Solar and W. M. Keck Observatory have completed the world’s largest commercial solar system installed at the record-breaking altitude of 13,600 feet.

Environment

P&G's Ambition 2030 Goals, Help Conserve Precious Resources and Restore the World

In 2018, we took a hard look and refocused our energy toward 2030, with a new set of goals and an embrace of new practices intended not just to reduce our footprint and conserve precious resources, but to help restore the world, ultimately leaving it better than we found it.

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Enhances Design for Sustainability Framework, Offers Customers Data-Driven Insights for Greener Solutions

MilliporeSigma has launched an enhanced Design for Sustainability (DfS) framework, a unique approach to holistically integrate sustainability into products, systems and services.

Education

Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Application Window Now Open

Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness, has opened its annual Garden Grant window to offer financial support to schools who wish to start or expand edible education spaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kellogg Company Donates $120,000 to Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors Initiative

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) and Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announced today that Kellogg is donating $120,000 to Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors initiative.

Education

CNH Industrial Helps to Digitize Education in Turkey

The longer the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities around the world, the more we are discovering that it is changing even the most familiar aspects of daily life.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fresh Thyme Market and Afritex Ventures Partner to Market Fresh, Premium Grade Wild Caught Ahi Tuna

Afritex Ventures, a leading longline value-added fishing company that exports globally, and rising specialty grocer, Fresh Thyme Market, are proud to announce their new partnership to provide tuna loins to the U.S. market. This partnership will bring fresh, wild caught premium Yellowfin Ahi Tuna loins to all Fresh Thyme Market grocery stores across 10 Midwest states.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines: Climbing in the Rankings

American Airlines received second place in this year’s Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REID) Index.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Presents Family Engagement Book Reading to Open Dialogue About Children, Diversity, and Inclusion

On Thursday, February 11, Rockwell Automation sponsored a live reading of “I am a Boy of Color” by children’s author and diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Deanna Singh from Milwaukee.

Innovation & Technology

United to Work With Archer Aviation to Accelerate Production of Advanced, Short-haul Electric Aircraft

United Airlines today announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline's broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Innovation and Employee Wellbeing Ground Stanley Black & Decker's COVID-19 Efforts

The company’s products—which include tools, fasteners, security, health, and safety solutions used by healthcare, first responders, and construction, transportation and manufacturing workers—became essential in the work being done to fight COVID-19.

Environment

Betting Big in the Fight Against a Changing Climate

In the past year, we faced a once-in-a-century pandemic, unprecedented wildfires across the western United States, historic floods in Asia and a record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

As a Founding Partner of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA), Scotiabank's sponsorship will help the HDA deliver grassroots programming designed to change the face and culture of the game at all levels.

Environment

Dow's Chief Sustainability Officer Appointed to Michigan Council for Climate Solutions

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Mary Draves, Dow’s Chief Sustainability Officer, to the Council for Climate Solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Joy To Troops Around the World

This year the USO celebrates its 80th anniversary and we are proud to serve as a Force Behind the Forces® with the military nonprofit to help give more than thanks to service members and their families.

Media & Communications

Utilities Collaborate to Expand 5G Networks Across the Country

You probably don’t pay attention to streetlights in your neighborhood, but they are at the forefront of ensuring speedy wireless service for your phone and other devices.

Education

Million Girls Moonshot

Million Girls Moonshot aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

Health & Healthcare

Comcast NBCUniversal Wants to Help You 'Plan Your Vaccine,' Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign and Website

Comcast NBCUniversal announced the launch of Plan Your Vaccine, a nationwide awareness campaign, website and interactive tool that will provide the latest news and information about when and where people can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Energy

Customer Participation in PGE's Green Future Impact Program Catalyzes New Renewable Energy Facility

Intel’s participation is enabling PGE to enter into a 15-year agreement with Avangrid Renewables to purchase clean, emissions-free energy from a new 138-megawatt solar facility that will be developed in Wasco County, Oregon.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The New Zealand Merino Company Launches Apparel Industry's First 100% Regenerative Wool Platform in Partnership With Global Brands Allbirds®, icebreaker®, and Smartwool®

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and global Merino wool apparel and footwear brands Allbirds®, icebreaker®, and Smartwool® announced they are working collectively with 167 sheep growers to create the world’s first regenerative wool platform that represents 2.4 million acres (more than one million hectares) in New Zealand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MilliporeSigma Provides Masks to St. Louis Community Through Donation to Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

MilliporeSigma is committed to accelerating access to health for people everywhere, including in St. Louis.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. 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...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. 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...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...