Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

IVECO Bus and HEULIEZ: Leaders in Sustainable Passenger Transport

Feb 25, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial counts two passenger transport brands among is 12 brand stable: IVECO BUS which is commercialized in Europe, South America and the Asia, Middle East and Africa Region, and HEULIEZ, a historic French brand

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Named 2020 Robert W. Campbell Award Winner

Feb 25, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo Donates $100,000 of PPE to South Florida Nonprofit

Feb 25, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Sodexo announces its $100,000 donation of protective masks, gloves, face coverings, bodysuits and more to Project Medishare, a Miami-based nonprofit focused on the health care needs of Haitians.

Health & Healthcare

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Sodexo Launch New Program to Address Food Insecurity With Emergency Food Kits

Feb 25, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and its food management partner Sodexo are stepping up to address increasing food insecurity concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Chance to Win $50,000 From FedEx for Your Small Business

Feb 25, 2021 1:45 PM ET

You’ve grown stronger and wiser over the last year. And the valuable new lessons you’ve learned have helped you become more focused than ever before. Now you have a chance to win $50,000 to help you continue growing your business.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch Land Betterment Corporation and Canopy Discuss the Launch of their Canopy Certification at their 2021 Good Business Summit

Feb 25, 2021 1:40 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

5 Tips To a “Common” Sense Approach

Feb 25, 2021 1:15 PM ET

In celebration of Black History Month, Common shared his insights and experiences to help promote diverse narratives and find deeper purpose.

Health & Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare Builds on Accelerate Initiative, Extending Community-Centered Approach Nationally to Disrupt Disparities in Care for Black Same-Gender-Loving Men Living With HIV

Feb 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Expansion informed by new insights report featuring eight findings from the one-of-a-kind, place-based initiative focused on experiences of Black men in Baltimore, MD and Jackson, MS

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Surpasses $10 billion in Tax-Equity Financing of Renewable Energy Projects

Feb 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

s one of the U.S.’s leading clean energy investors, Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, or REEF, provides tax-equity financing to utility-scale projects in the wind, solar, and fuel cell sectors. Launched in 2006 — and part of the company’s broader commitment to help accelerate the just transition to a lower-carbon economy — REEF has now provided more than $10 billion in tax-equity financing in support of more than 500 renewable energy projects across the country.

Environment

Delos Interview: IAQ Business & Market Trends in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Feb 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Senior Vice President of Delos, Isaac Mulvihill, and Regina Vaicekonyte, Vice President of Health Sciences at Delos Labs, get to the nitty gritty of IAQ post COVID-19, Delos Wellness, and their home automation systems.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Partners With CodeHouse, INROADS and National Association of Black Accountants to Mentor and Recruit Black and Diverse Talent

Feb 25, 2021 12:20 PM ET

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that it has entered into multi-year partnerships with CodeHouse, INROADS and the National Association of Black Accountants to develop and hire Black and diverse talent.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $500,000 in Response to Recent Winter Storms

Feb 25, 2021 11:45 AM ET

The Home Depot Foundation announced today that it is committing up to $500,000 to aid with immediate relief efforts and short- and long-term recovery for communities impacted by historic winter storms, Uri and Viola.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Celebrates Black Medical Pioneers

Feb 25, 2021 11:40 AM ET

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate Black medical pioneers who have helped to improve the health of millions and pay tribute to a few of these trailblazers in the oncology field and cancer research.

Energy

Getting Familiar With Smart Meters

Feb 25, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Recently, the state authorized PSE&G to implement smart meters and the plan is for all of our customers to have them by 2024.

Education

Igniting A Passion for STEM

Feb 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The spark that lit Joy’s passion for engineering occurred during her high school orientation. Her passion for electrical engineering eventually led to her participation in a hackathon where she and a friend met Qualcomm campus recruiting team lead.

Diversity & Inclusion

In the Face of Adversity, Authenticity and Fearlessness Led Brittany to Success

Feb 25, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Brittany Lee often felt that people from her community were not supposed to “make it.” It seemed like the cards were stacked against her from the start.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SCS Global Services Welcomes Safety and Sustainability Market Veterans to Its Ranks

Feb 25, 2021 10:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services is proud to announce the addition of five new experts to its senior management staff. Industry veterans Carey Allen, Henning Bloech, Jenny Oorbeck, Vik Ahuja and Tom Ehart have joined the fold

Education

Junior Achievement Launches JA BizTown Adventures™

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Today Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced the launch of JA BizTown Adventures™, an online experience that helps younger students explore business ownership and various job and career roles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Cummins to World's Most Ethical Companies List

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As Sustainability Gains Urgency, ESG Strategy Takes Center Stage

Feb 25, 2021 10:15 AM ET

“Companies with strong profiles on material sustainability issues have potential to outperform those with poor profiles.” - Blackrock Sustainability Report

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action, Commitment to Disclose Expanded Workforce Data

Feb 25, 2021 10:05 AM ET

In October 2020, Franklin Templeton announced that we were joining the Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CEO), an effort led by The Office of Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden and the Ford Foundation to address racial inequity and promote economic prosperity for all.

Health & Healthcare

Rare Answers™: A System to Improve Patient Outcomes

Feb 25, 2021 10:00 AM ET

At Alexion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an inherent part of everything we do and supports our mission to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Names Adriane M. Brown To Its Board of Directors

Feb 25, 2021 9:30 AM ET

“Adriane has extensive board experience in a range of industries, and her expertise in the technology, industrial and ESG sectors will be a welcome addition to our boardroom and a tremendous asset for our company.”

Education

P&G Helps Address Education's Digital Divide

Feb 25, 2021 9:20 AM ET

The Take On Race coalition of leading companies will help eliminate inequities by providing access and advancement for people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Winter Storm Relief in Texas

Feb 25, 2021 9:05 AM ET

The devastating effects of several winter storms have left millions of Texans dealing with costly home damages and limited access to food and water.