Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Building a Just and Resilient Business Future: COVID-19 and Beyond

May 11, 2020 7:50 PM ET

IDEO will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 12, at 8AM PST to examine how a human-centered approach can help organizations navigate this unique time and collectively work towards a more just and resilient future.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm's Thinkabit Lab Learning Center Offers Free STEM Resources

May 11, 2020 6:00 PM ET

The Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ is a STEM initiative which began in 2014 at our San Diego headquarters. The goal was to inspire students of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds to be inventors and explore the Qualcomm® World of Work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Businesses Jump to the Aid of the Health Care Industry

May 11, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Insurance giant Aflac donated $5 million to providing medical supplies and PPE, SonoScape gave portable ultrasound equipment to health care facilities across Spain and network operator EE is providing unlimited free mobile data for National Health Service.

Green Infrastructure

Utilities Prepare to Power Up as Electric Vehicles Gain Speed

May 11, 2020 5:20 PM ET

In a recent Utility Dive article, Black & Veatch professional Maryline Daviaud Lewett explores the need for utilities to drive the high-powered charging infrastructure needed to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor Supports Diversity in STEM

May 11, 2020 5:00 PM ET

As a leader in the quickly evolving technology industry, ON Semiconductor recognizes the need to prepare young people for the employment landscape of the future and to ensure that those involved come from diverse backgrounds.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Provides $100 Million in Small Business Support

May 11, 2020 4:25 PM ET

Northern Trust Corporation announced today it is providing $100 million in low-cost funding to assist Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as they provide loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Salutes Key Workers

May 11, 2020 3:00 PM ET

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CNH Industrial is doing bit to help people around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Earns Top 3 Rating on DiversityInc Top Regional Companies for Diversity List

May 11, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Comerica Bank earned high marks in DiversityInc’s 2020 list of Top Regional Companies for Diversity. DiversityInc ranked Comerica third on this year’s list, a jump from 2019 when Comerica was ranked fourth. This marks the 11th year Comerica has been named to the prestigious list.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Need a Reset. Our Future Depends on It.

May 11, 2020 2:15 PM ET

As calls grow to "restart our economy" and "return to normal" it's important to point out that "normal" wasn't great to begin with. What's needed in this moment isn't a restart but instead an entire, system-wide reset. Read on to learn why.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

12 Resources for Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19

May 11, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard from nurses and leaders of national nurses organizations about the critical challenges nurses and other health workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 are facing, such as a dwindling inventory of PPE, a need for proper PPE training, concerns over nurse burnout and uncertainty about the nature of this virus.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Has Something for Every Women-Owned, Women-Led Business

May 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ has had a strong start since launching in December 2018, but according to Geneviève Brouillard, there’s much more to come.

Events, Media & Communications

Hormel Foods Announces the First-Ever Hormel Film Festival: One Uncommon Company. Six Uncommon Films Showcasing Heroes Making a Difference

May 11, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Each film profiles uncommon heroes ranging in age from 12 to 101 who show us that it is possible to thrive against incredible odds.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Donating Nearly 40,000 Phone Chargers to Hospitals Nationwide in Latest COVID-19 Relief Effort

May 11, 2020 1:15 PM ET

T-Mobile teams up with iHeartMedia — and even Verizon and AT&T in a show of solidarity — to donate nearly 40,000 phone chargers to hospitals nationwide so isolated patients can stay connected to loved ones at a time when they need it the most.

Education

Construction Coloring Book to Celebrate Craft Professionals

May 11, 2020 1:05 PM ET

The toll of the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone, and that includes the family members of our craft professionals who leave the house every day to work with customers to deliver their projects.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Watch Land Betterment Corporation’s Impact Minute Episode 1

May 11, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites is proud to release its first episode of the Impact Minute.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Moves up to #22 on 2020 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

May 11, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Dow (NYSE: DOW) earned the 22nd place on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced May 8th at a virtual event hosted by DiversityInc.

Events, Media & Communications

The Material World: Beyond Transparency - Let Us Dig Deeper

May 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET

This CEU explains the concept of materials transparency, why it’s important and the various methods that can be used to quantify a product’s ingredients.

Social Impact & Volunteering

COVID-19 Outbreak Didn't Stop This Lifesaver

May 11, 2020 11:45 AM ET

I“I had this overwhelming sense of duty to the patient, knowing I was their only chance at survival, but at the same time the prospect of returning to what was quickly becoming the epicenter of COVID-19 cases in the US was unnerving.”

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Fizzy Pumpkin Play Doh

May 11, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Chemical reactions and play doh? Watch this science experiment video by MilliporeSigma to learn how to make both using supplies from your kitchen.

Health & Healthcare

Delivering PPE to the Front Lines in Louisiana

May 11, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Jeep® Getting Greener; Wrangler’s Environmental Impact Reduced by 15 Percent

May 11, 2020 10:30 AM ET

In its continuing efforts to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles, FCA has completed its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help House and Train Homeless Veterans and People with Disabilities

May 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

COSIG, Inc. provides homeless veterans and people with disabilities housing and job training. The miles raised through Miles On A Mission will help send them back to their families or loved ones after completing career path training.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coronavirus: Providing a Snack Break for Health Care Workers & Food Banks

May 11, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Crewmember volunteers delivered dozens of boxes of snacks and Eat Up boxes to the heroes who are working around the clock to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Link the GRI Standards With the SDGs

May 11, 2020 9:30 AM ET

An updated resource is now available to assist companies to report on progress in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the GRI Standards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Disclosure #1 Topic of Engagements in 2019 Between T. Rowe Price and Company Managements

May 11, 2020 9:15 AM ET

In an era of rising concerns about climate change, T. Rowe Price reported today that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure issues became the number one topic in its voluminous engagements with the managements of companies around the world in 2019.