Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Presents Women in Technology 2022

Sep 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Presented by Arrow Electronics, the Colorado Technology Association hosted its long-running Women in Technology Conference that celebrates women across the industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hormel Foods Provides Food for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Sep 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced that it has provided support to Convoy of Hope’s disaster recovery response in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $1 Million To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Sep 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Donates $1 Million for Hurricane Relief in Florida

Sep 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Truist Foundation has announced donations totaling $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's LA Kings Host Ball Hockey Clinic for Special Olympics Southern California's (SOSC) Floorball Team

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

To help prepare the Special Olympics Southern California’s floorball team for their upcoming 2022 – 2023 season, AEG’s LA Kings hosted two ball hockey clinics at the El Segundo Parks and Recreation hockey rink.

Education

Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Energy

Natural Gas and LNG Are Essential for the Energy Transition, Says Baker Hughes

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Rod Christie, the President & CEO of Turbomachinery & Process Solutions at Baker Hughes, spoke to Energy Connects during Gastech 2022 about how natural gas will remain vital in providing reliable and efficient energy going forward.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In current market conditions, ESG can help position companies for longer term, say Nasdaq ESG Advisory experts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Provocateurs, Lodestars, Futurists, Multipliers & Collaborators Shaping the Future of Global Health

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

On September 22nd in New York, GBCHealth - a 20+ year old NGO with a strong history in bringing businesses, investors, governments & NGOs together to fight malaria, TB & HIV/AIDS - announced the winners of its inaugural 'future united' awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equity in Action: T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

It’s not enough to say we support DE&I—we have a responsibility to put our words into action every day.

Responsible Production & Consumption

This Locally-Formed Partnership Helps Two Companies Reduce Waste and Cut Emissions

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

When you enter a building, you probably don’t think much about what it took to build it. But the reality is that buildings comprise around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, much of it embodied in the building materials themselves.

Energy

Keeping Cool: 7 Household Tips to Reduce Strain on Your AC

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

There are several actions air conditioner users can take to reduce the strain on cooling systems in addition to adjusting thermostats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation To Join DraftKings in Fourth Annual Charity Initiative To Raise $100,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 30, 2022 10:45 AM ET

DraftKings Inc. today announced that this October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will host its fourth annual Pink ‘Em charity initiative in collaboration with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Unveils Revolutionary NovaSeq X Series To Rapidly Accelerate Genomic Discoveries and Improve Human Health

Sep 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

llumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of the NovaSeq™ X Series

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Mother of Three Shares Her CAR T-Cell Therapy Journey: Kelly's Story

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Kelly was getting ready to leave on a trip to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary when she started experiencing pain in her abdomen and discovered a lump on her neck.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer: A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Bayer is taking action by investing heavily in our partnerships with biotech organizations.

Innovation & Technology

The Path to Sustainability Travels Through the Cloud

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Sustainability isn’t just about doing good for the environment or society at large — it’s also good for business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Renewed Career Through the Cadence Returnship Program

Sep 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Learn more about Diana’s Journey to Returnship from first discovering the program to her transition back into high-tech.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Steps Toward a More Diverse and Inclusive World

Sep 30, 2022 10:10 AM ET

Abbott is an employer, offering opportunity and a common purpose to more than 113,000 people. We're a neighbor to the people we serve in 160 countries. And we’re a citizen of varied and diverse communities around the world.

Energy

Fifth Third Bank Makes BLINK Festival Carbon Neutral in Cincinnati

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank announced on Sept. 29 that is measuring the carbon impact and providing verified carbon offsets for the lighting installations at BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, in Cincinnati.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Business Journal's 2022 Corporate Citizenship Community Collaboration Awards Honors Seeding Labs and the Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

MilliporeSigma and Boston, Mass.-based Seeding Labs were recently honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of its four 2022 Corporate Citizenship Community Collaboration awardees.

Health & Healthcare

Marcus Smart Encouraging Donors To 'Get out There and Help' After Losing Mom and Brother to Cancer

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Marcus Smart knows the pain of losing family members to cancer. That's why the Boston Celtics point guard is making it his mission to change the system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rajant's 3rd World Music Benefit for UNICEF Fundraiser To Aid Children Worldwide

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, will host the third annual “World Music Benefit” to raise awareness and encourage donations for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods: Your Ticket to Culinary Travels

Sep 30, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Food and exploration have always gone hand in hand, and today’s retail and menu offerings give consumers even more opportunities to expand their culinary horizons.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Understanding Green Bond Performance in Market Setbacks

Sep 30, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Green bonds have gained a reputation for providing better downside mitigation than their conventional peers. But in this year’s market downturn, green bonds’ defensive performance patterns were mixed. What does this mean for investors?