Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

What Does the Future Hold for Beneficial Use of Landfill Gas?

Tetra Tech’s Paul Stout, Vice President of our solid waste solution’s west region, specializes in landfill gas and renewable natural gas projects. In this post he provides insight into California’s leading role in getting other states to adopt sustainable energy regulations.

Philanthropy

The National Merit® ON Semiconductor Scholarship Program Invests in the Future

Each year roughly 1.6 million students from over 22,000 high schools across America enter the National Merit Scholarship Program in the fall of their junior (third) year of high school by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and meeting published participation requirements.

Energy & Infrastructure

Major Role for Black & Veatch in Thames Water's Biggest AMP7 Design-and-Build Framework

Black & Veatch has extended its AMP7 role with Thames Water after being appointed by main contractor Galliford Try as its Strategic Engineering Design Partner for two framework lots in London.

Volunteering & Community

Volunteers Remove 35,500 lbs. of Trash at 8 River Cleanups During ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month’

October, which was declared by four governors and four mayors to be ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month,’ proved to be a very busy month.

Research & Reports

Sustained Global Leadership in Real Estate

For over a decade, Stockland has achieved a top five rank in the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), global recognition of its sustainability leadership and commitment to delivering shared value to all its stakeholders.

Environment

The 'Evoluzione Terra' Project Helps Develop of Sustainable and Social Farming in Italy

CNH Industrial and its agricultural brand New Holland Agriculture have joined forces with the Italian environmentalist association Legambiente on the ‘Evoluzione Terra’ (Evolution Earth) project, which was presented to the press, institutions and industry associations today.

Awards & Rankings

Call for Nominations Now OPEN for WEC 2021 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

As the world moves to rebuild our economies and to tackle climate change and systemic injustices, corporate leadership on sustainable development is more important than ever.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Caring for Homeless Veterans With U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

At T-Mobile, we stand ready to serve those who serve us and are proud to support our veterans. Personally, I grew up admiring a veteran in my immediate family — my grandfather who served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Inclusion & Opportunity

UPS Stories | Passion, Purpose and Bow Ties

Young entrepreneur Treandos is inspired.

Not only does he want to make the world a better and more colorful place via the unquestioned magic of the bow tie, he is also combatting a real and persistent issue in many communities … food insecurity.

Corporate Responsibility

Time to Support Family as a New Dad.

Life’s not predictable. That’s why P&G builds flexibility into our leave of absence plans… to meet the unique life stages, family dynamics, dreams and obligations our employees have.

Education & Workforce Development

Butterflies Take Flight for Education in Mexico

International Paper’s North American Container business in Mexico has sponsored butterfly kits for three schools in Silao, Juarez and Los Mochis.

AI & Technology

Synthetic Aperture Radar Gets Boost From Small Satellites

Today's small satellite systems are paving the way for advancements in accurate Earth observation from space. See how tracking weather systems and more using synthetic aperture radar can help disaster response crews on the ground.

Corporate Responsibility

Listening and Learning, Walmart Reopens Chicago Supercenters with a Community

Since a wave of civil unrest shook the nation in June, we’ve been listening intently to the citizens of Chicago. And we’re making changes we’re proud of, to reflect the nature of a community we want to do more than just exist in.

Philanthropy

Invesco Cares Donates $54,000 for Student Technology and Supplies

In a school year like no other, Invesco Cares chapters have stepped up with Operation Backpack to help students thrive despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Since August, Invesco Cares chapters across North America have donated a collective $54,000 to 11...

Health & Healthcare

Precision Medicine Diagnostics Are Driving the Need for Flexible Facility Design

Precision medicine is based on the idea that each of us is different and may not react the same way to a particular treatment.

Education & Workforce Development

Gather the Family Around Cross-Curricular Learning

The research is clear: when families support student learning, kids earn higher grades, stay in school longer, and are more motivated. Making this reality come to life means focusing on the whole student across the spectrum of health, academics, and social skills.

Philanthropy

Nonprofits Receive Over $345,000 From Alliant Energy's Foundation

A total of 139 nonprofit organizations are receiving community grants totaling over $345,000 from Alliant Energy’s Foundation. These fall cycle grants are supporting communities throughout Wisconsin and Iowa.

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E25: Shalu Umapathy, IDEO.org

Shalu Umapathy of IDEO.org appears on Pro Bono Perspectives to share insights on people-centered design, what innovation means in the nonprofit sector in the context of COVID-19, and how it can be a path toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Events

Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate Event - Mayors Panel Announced

Register today for Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate 2020 where we’ll explore the most recent technology advances, business models, and lessons that can make the Smart Connected Cities and Connected Spaces a reality.

Corporate Responsibility

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 19

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 19 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Volunteering & Community

'Many hearts. One community.'

The perseverance of communities continues to be a shining light during these trying times, and Wells Fargo is celebrating the optimism and determination of our community anchors. From local food banks stepping up to meet the steep increase of people seeking assistance, to small businesses adapting to rapidly changing environments, to military service members and front-line workers committed to keeping our communities safe, Wells Fargo salutes those working together to support each other year-round, and especially during the holidays.

Events

Author Andrew Winston, EcoVadis to Discuss a New Era of Climate Action

Register now for “A New Era of Climate Action: The ‘Scope 3’ Secret to Global Emissions Reduction,” taking place on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. EST.

Socially Responsible Investing

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ and Disruption Ventures Launch "RAISE & RISE" Competition for Women Entrepreneurs in Quebec

In collaboration with Disruption Ventures, The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its premiere RAISE & RISE event – a virtual pitch competition and conference that offers women entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash investment of $25,000 and more.

Latest Campaigns

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...