Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Expect the Unexpected

Jun 12, 2020 9:00 AM ET

This year will forever be known as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of 2020, many of us have had to evaluate our safety and security and that of our families, employees, and clients due to this virus. Facing our vulnerability can be difficult for those who may not have considered the unexpected challenges an emergency like this can pose.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces Co-Chairs for the Second Annual Celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards

Jun 12, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today announced the 2020 co-chairs for the second annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards. The 2020 co-chairs are Barbara Bush and Craig Coyne, Jenna Bush Hager and Henry Hager, and Wendy Stapleton.

Innovation & Technology

From Head to Toe, Custom Foot and Mouth Gear Makers, Sidelined by COVID-19, Ramp up 3D Printers to Protect Health Care Workers

Jun 11, 2020 6:35 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Build Back Better: Turning Turmoil into a Lasting Transformation

Jun 11, 2020 5:20 PM ET

As we navigate through month six of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re experiencing its impact on many levels – physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually. The sheer scale and reach of the pandemic creates paradoxes that we’re all wrestling...

Health & Healthcare

International WELL Building Institute Accelerates WELL Health-Safety Rating for Hotels and Resorts

Jun 11, 2020 5:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the world’s leading certification body for healthy buildings, today announced the establishment of the WELL Advisory for Hotels and Resorts to provide insights on the application of the WELL...

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Commits $5 Million to Social Justice

Jun 11, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Albertsons Companies today announced a $5 million donation to social justice organizations as well as those on the front line of the fight for equality. “Racial justice and equality cannot be achieved by people returning to the status quo. We must intentionally open a door to lasting change across our country,” said President and CEO Vivek Sankaran.

Environment

Sowing Doubt and Undermining Science

Jun 11, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Science should be able to speak for itself. But people with a vested interest in undermining science are working behind the scenes to obscure it.

Education

Alexion Participates in 2020 I WISH Conference

Jun 11, 2020 4:00 PM ET

One of the ways Alexion serves its communities is through volunteerism. Twenty employees from our College Park and Athlone sites in Ireland recently volunteered at the I WISH (Inspiring Women in STEM) 2020 Conference. I WISH is an initiative aimed

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Creating a Culture of Service and Civic Engagement

Jun 11, 2020 3:05 PM ET

At NortonLifeLock, we are building a culture which believes that everyone has a voice; that believes in treating each member of our community with respect and most of all, that is focused on doing what is right.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crestwood Advances Its ESG Commitment and Sustainability Strategy With the Publication of its 2019 Sustainability Report

Jun 11, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) announced the publication of its 2019 sustainability report furthering its commitment to building an MLP industry leading sustainability program.

Energy

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, Contracts with Michigan-Based J. Ranck to Build 40 MW Michigan Solar Portfolio

Jun 11, 2020 2:35 PM ET

Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, announced today the start of construction activities for two Michigan solar projects for which Consumers Energy (Consumers) previously executed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Named No. 17 on DiversityInc List

Jun 11, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Cox Communications, the largest private telecom company in the U.S. and pioneer of gigabit broadband to homes and businesses, earned the No. 17 spot on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.

Innovation & Technology

Teenage STEM Competitors Engineer Hospital Ventilators

Jun 11, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The ingenious young women are using the engineering skills they developed in the Bechtel-supported FIRST engineering tournament to deliver ventilators to hospitals for around $600 each, a fraction of the market price.

Environment

New Technology Helps Protect Bats from Wind Turbines

Jun 11, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Driving through the patchwork of cattle pasture and brush at Duke Energy’s Los Vientos Windpower Project, Sara Weaver explained why south Texas was the perfect location to find a way for bats and wind energy to coexist, but it wouldn’t be easy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5 Ways a $50 Million Johnson & Johnson Commitment to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts Is Making an Impact Around the World

Jun 11, 2020 1:15 PM ET

A need for personal protective equipment. Mental health struggles. Limited resources to help support at-risk populations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspiring Action Toward Positive Change

Jun 11, 2020 1:15 PM ET

At Pentair, we are firmly opposed to racism and injustice and are committed to doing our part to build greater unity, fairness and justice.

Energy

Partnering to Scale: Bloomberg’s Path to RE100

Jun 11, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Since Bloomberg first began investigating renewable energy projects more than a decade ago, we have exceeded our initial renewable energy goals by investing in both significant off-site wind and solar projects and smaller on-site activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

20 Years of Progress Can't Stop Now

Jun 11, 2020 12:30 PM ET

This year, Dow is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our LGBTQ+ and ally employee resource group, GLAD. It’s an important milestone. It reminds us of the incredible progress we’ve made and the work we still have yet to do.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impact Makers: Novartis

Jun 11, 2020 12:20 PM ET

No question, the last eight weeks have been tough on everyone. As a pharma company, Novartis felt a duty to respond and call to be part of the solution. The Novartis purpose is to re-imagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Camp Kesem Launches National Virtual Donor Drive

Jun 11, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Camp Kesem and DKMS were not going to let the COVID-19 crisis stand in the way of helping patients searching for matching stem cell and bone marrow donors.

Education

Empowering Students to Use Data in Understanding Equity and Justice

Jun 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Data means so much more than numbers on a screen. The proximity, accessibility, and inclusivity of data helps drive change around the globe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Announces Executive Transitions

Jun 11, 2020 10:20 AM ET

Andrew Huddart joins Benevity as Chief Executive Officer and first successor to founder Bryan de Lottinville who has transitioned into a new role as Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Expands Free Virtual Financial Coaching to Help With COVID-19 Hardships

Jun 11, 2020 10:15 AM ET

With record numbers of U.S. adults filing for unemployment, and many people facing a lower income amid COVID-19, the Wells Fargo Foundation is supporting national nonprofits in expanding virtual financial coaching services, cost-free, to help the public adapt in these challenging times.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lost in America Foundation Advances National Conversation on Youth Homelessness with Digital Debut of Powerful Documentary

Jun 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Sands is committed to helping end youth homelessness in the United States, through support for a number of organizations and initiatives that are addressing the issue.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Stronger Foundation for Impact Driven Reporting

Jun 11, 2020 9:45 AM ET

Changes to improve how organizations use the GRI Standards to disclose their impacts on the economy, environment and people have been made available for global consultation.