Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

BlackRock's New Goal Could Signal the Investor Transition to Net Zero Is Well Underway

BlackRock’s newly announced goal to invest 75% of its corporate and sovereign assets in issuers with science-based climate goals potentially “sets a new bar that could signal to the rest of the market that the investor transition

Environment

Climate Finance: Moving Forward After COP26

From rising sea levels to the acidification of ocean water, from deforestation to the introduction of invasive species in ecosystems, the global effects of climate change are expanding in scope and scale

Energy

Plan to Power: Five Critical Factors to Make California Offshore Wind a Reality

California’s ambitious zero carbon energy plan will require wind power to succeed; WSP USA’s Silvia Yanez identifies challenges to overcome for a successful power transition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Names New CEO

The web’s largest volunteer engagement network, VolunteerMatch, announced that Jude O’Reilley has been appointed CEO. O’Reilley has more than 25 years of experience in technology, leadership and entrepreneurship in the private sector and in the world of social change. O’Reilley will succeed co-founder Greg Baldwin and assume responsibilities on May 3, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

R.W. Knudsen Commits $100,000 to Alleviate Poverty Through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s top supplier donors for 2022 are funding essential microbusinesses to alleviate global poverty through the Foundation's microlending programs.

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment's Environmental Work and Submittal for LBX Tokens Highlighted by Inside INdiana Business News

Land Betterment Corporation was recently featured by Inside INdiana in the story “Rehab Continues at Former Landree Mine Site”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines and OSU-Tulsa Host Girls in Aviation Day

American is proud to partner with OSU-Tulsa to continue creating awareness about careers in aviation and inspire the next generation of female leaders in aviation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers from Around the Globe Arrive on Robinson Crusoe Island to Participate in Lenovo's Work for Humankind

Volunteers are now taking part in Work for Humankind, a bold initiative in partnership with Lenovo, Island Conservation, and the Robinson Crusoe community that allows them to work their own jobs remotely from one of the world’s most far-flung offices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Entergy Employees for Their Dedication to Our Communities

In honor of National Volunteer Month we are shining a light on the selfless spirit of six employees who dedicate their time to give back in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm and the Dariu Foundation Bring Educational Laptops With Cellular Connectivity to Rural Schools Across Vietnam

Qualcomm Incorporated and The Dariu Foundation today announced their collaboration on the Vietnam Forward program, which aims to advance digital literacy and competencies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among youth.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainability at Every Step Showcased in Rockwell Automation Remanufacturing Services Video

A new video from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) reviews how the company incorporates sustainability at every step of its global remanufacturing process.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering for Good: Beyond Traditional Relief Supplies

FedEx and the American Red Cross help people recover their essentials after a storm

Environment

Corporations Need To Speed Up Net-Zero Goals With Better Data and Collaboration, CEOs Agree

Logitech CEO Bracken Darrell said that all corporations should be trying to incorporate carbon emissions data now, even if the results aren’t precise yet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Not Always Better: Big Company ESG

CSRHub's Bahar Gidwani's research on the correlation between a company's revenue in relation to ESG ratings and sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Woman-Owned Supplier Edge Plastics Partners With The Home Depot on HDX Storage Products

In the small industrial town of Mansfield, Ohio, a factory hums with activity 24/7.

Health & Healthcare

'We Take Care of Our BMS Family' - Bristol Myers Squibb Cancer Support Network

In 2019, Mianna Burnett, manager, Business Operations, Bristol Myers Squibb, and her husband were rocketed into the most trying time in their lives — her husband was diagnosed with cancer.

Sustainable Development Goals

HP CIO Ellen Jackowski Explains Why ESG Is Essential to Corporate Sustainability

Over the past couple of years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability have become a critical part of the conversation surrounding corporate strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Planet United: Teaming up to Fast-Track Sustainability Efforts at United Rentals

Innovation & Technology

TCS, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, and PYXERA Global Unveil New Programming for Digital Empowers Initiative

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in partnership with Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) and PYXERA Global, announced a new slate of programs and events for Digital Empowers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WEBINAR: Reigniting Company Culture in a Hybrid Office Model Through Total Worker Health

Join Antea Group for the upcoming webinar Reigniting Company Culture in a Hybrid Office Model through Total Worker Health on Thursday, April, 28 (2 pm EDT).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Recognized As Environmental Leader

LG Electronics has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index, which comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Environment

Republic Services Cleans Up Plastics Recycling Myths for Earth Day

To mark Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is sharing myth-busting plastics recycling tips to help consumers be better recyclers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma’s ZooMAb® Antibodies Earns First-Ever ACT Label From My Green Lab

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that its ZooMAb® antibodies earned an ACT label from My Green Lab, a non-profit dedicated to creating a culture of sustainability in science.

Education

SC Johnson and 4th Family Team Up to Empower Youth in Underserved Communities by Leveraging the Power of STEM and Sports

SC Johnson, the maker of household consumer brands including Windex®, OFF!® and method®, today announced a partnership with 4th Family, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth in underserved communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Measuring Progress - Creating Impact

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has published its 2021 Sustainability Report. The report describes in detail how the company is moving towards and tracking its three sustainability goals.

Latest Campaigns

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    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. 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...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...