Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to Small Businesses

Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia specified areas can apply for a $10,000 grant at www.ComcastRISE.com.

Energy

Driving to an All-Electric Future

We introduce a new blog series discussing all things electric vehicles (EVs).

Environment

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County; $24.7 million project secures conservation easements that permanently protect redwood forest from future subdivision and development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FORTUNE Names UnitedHealth Group Top-Ranked Company in Health Care

For the 11th consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group was the top-ranked company in the Health Care: Insurance and Managed Care sector in all key attributes of reputation for FORTUNE's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees Made Their Mark in 2020

As we continue into 2021, Xylem is excited to encourage employees to continue donating their ideas, expertise and passion to help solve water.

Environment

VF Corporation Announces 2025 Sustainable Packaging Goals

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced its goal to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging, including polybags, by 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Pledges Support for the Women's Empowerment Principles

Clarivate is now one of the 3,962+ signatory companies that are part of supporting and advancing the Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Again Tops Industry Ranking in FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies List

Arrow Electronics, Inc. has again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, topping the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the eighth consecutive year. Arrow’s overall score included a number-one ranking in social responsibility and innovation, among other criteria.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet LaJoy

Families everywhere are depending on an internet connection to learn and work from home. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected millions of families from low-income homes to low-cost, high-speed internet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Road to Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses Based on the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles.

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) has launched the Principles-Based Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses guide, recognizing the importance of #UnitingBusiness in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19, by structuring a sustainable path to recovery for the Canadian private sector.

Environment

Vision 2030: Healthy and Abundant Forests

Our entire business depends on the sustainability of forests. Healthy forests provide clean air and water, habitat for animals and economic opportunity for millions of people. That’s why our #IPVision2030 goals include a commitment to Healthy & Abundant Forests.

Environment

Sappi Uncovers New Values in Trees for Sustainable Future

As Sappi seeks to create sustainable profits while minimizing its impact on the environment, we are reexamining ways to unlock the full value of trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

Results of Police Reform Study Shows the Need for Changes in Policing

A community partnership in Indianapolis that includes several Cummins Inc. employees is calling for new approaches to community policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Help for Companies on Circular Economy Progress

Organizations can now link the world’s leading sustainability reporting standards with an innovative tool for measuring their progress towards the circular economy.

Innovation & Technology

WSP USA Study: Street Closure Encourages Recreational Activity During Pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia officials closed 4.3 miles of a city street to vehicle traffic, reserving it exclusively for bicycles and pedestrians.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI Wins Two Stevie® Awards in 2021 for Outstanding Sales & Customer Service

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) received today two separate prizes in the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Earns Silver Status as a 2020 Vets Ready Employer in Wisconsin

Rockwell Automation is proud to be honored as a 2020 Vets Ready Employer by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, earning a silver status.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Excellence at Intel

At Intel, we’re committed to creating a more diverse workforce and world. Bringing rich experiences and perspectives, our employees enable us to continue to innovate at the highest levels

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Help Clients Fulfill Insurtech Resolutions in the New Year

Insurance brokers and agents might typically spend their January reviewing industry trends and determining how best to advise clients in the coming year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E3: Delores Morton, Step Up

In our first episode of Black History Month 2021, host Danielle Holly speaks with Delores Morton, CEO of Step Up.

Education

EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don't Want to Miss in 2021

From interactive sessions to inspiring presentations to networking opportunities, @AnteaGroup provides a list of #EHS and #sustainability conferences and events (some virtual, some potentially in-person) that you should have on your radar in 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

During Black History Month, T‑Mobile Launches Programs Focused on Driving Opportunity for Students, Tech Workers and Business Owners

The initiatives — Magenta Scholars, the NextTech Diversity Program and Magenta Edge — will provide resources and support to Black students, tech workers and business owners as they build their education, careers and livelihoods.

Innovation & Technology

How Our Power-Efficient Technologies Benefit Smartphone Users and the Earth

At Qualcomm, we’re proud of our relentless focus on power efficiency and our efforts in helping diminish the environmental impact of today’s essential technologies.

Media & Communications

Data & Disclosure Matter Heading Toward the Net Zero Economy - Tell Us About Your Company's Strategy, Please

At the beginning of the calendar year, the CEO of the world’s largest asset management firms sends his annual “guidance” missive to the Chief Executive Officers of publicly-traded firms.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody's - Sustainable Bond Issuance to Hit a Record $650 Billion in 2021

Global issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds – or sustainable bonds, collectively – will hit a record of $650 billion in 2021, a 32% increase over the $491 billion issued in 2020, Moody's Investors Service projects in a new report.

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  3. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  4. Collaboration and Partnership
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  6. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  7. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  10. 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...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  13. KeyBank's Community Investment
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  15. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
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