Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare

A Healthy Home Means Healthy Inhabitants

The Coronavirus sent the world into a tailspin a little over two years ago. Due to the airborne qualities of the virus, it ignited interest and concern over air quality. COVID aided in demonstrating the connection between air quality and human health.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Getting to Grips With Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Covid-19 has instigated significant changes in global procurement and supply chain operations. The global lockdowns exposed supply chain weaknesses, which were pervasive even before the pandemic, especially sub-par labor practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prioritizing Safety Through a Natural Disaster

In August of 2021, our Pontchartrain manufacturing facility was severely impacted by Hurricane Ida. The site experienced excessive flooding and hurricane force winds of over 100 mph as the eyewall of the hurricane passed directly over the site. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sharing the Empower Experience

On June 24th, 2022, over two hundred small-business owners gathered at Impact Hub Baltimore for a Small Business Mini-Summit. The day consisted of various panels, workshops, and resources for small-business owners in Baltimore.

Environment

EarthX Celebrates International Soil Conservation Day

EarthX celebrates International Soil Conservation Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Invites Corporations To Nominate Rising Talent for Signature Leadership Advancement Program

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announces the opening of nominations for the 2023 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (HACR YHCA) program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Innovating for Growth: How Digital Platforms Are Transforming Small Business Support

When Kelsie Kay Haskell decided to open a coffee shop on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, she knew she would need funding. Like many small business owners, Haskell had neither personal wealth nor access to affordable loans.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods Featured in Workforce Nutrition Alliance Case Study

We’re thrilled to share that our online nutrition learning program, developed by registered dietitians, is featured in a case study recently published by the Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA).

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: A Message from Hal Lawton

We help our Team Members, customers and communities pursue “Life Out Here” by living our Mission and Values every day, and by embedding sustainability in every aspect of our business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Expanding Pro Bono Volunteering to Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses

There is a continuous need to learn and take ongoing, meaningful action to overcome racism in an effort to achieve social justice.

Environment

Creating an EHS Policy: Your Guide to Building and Communicating Your Policy

Let’s take a deeper dive into creating a strong and compelling EHS policy, customizing it for your company, and then communicating it to your target audience.

Environment

Severe Droughts Require Action To Avoid Future Food Crisis

According to the United Nations World Water Development Report in 2019, global warming was projected to increase the number of water-stressed regions and exacerbate the shortages in the regions already defined as water-stressed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tiny Homes Canada: Habitat for Humanity Canada and Whirlpool Canada Work Together To Help Solve Housing Issues

To help address the affordable housing crisis in Canada, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin teamed up with Whirlpool Corp. and launched its distinctive Tiny Home pilot program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific's 33rd Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Build

Congratulations to Deldrick on his new home! We are excited about all the memories that will be created here.

Innovation & Technology

Collaborating for a Cause

Boston Scientific and IBM Research are collaborating to create an AI-based platform that provides doctors with personalized insights into patients’ experiences with chronic pain.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences Features Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, we feature Cristina Herrera of Translatinx Network, a Gilead grantee.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Experience Thousands of Rare Lilies in Bloom Through Virtual Reality

With Duke Energy grant, South Carolina State Parks make nature more accessible at Landsford Canal

Diversity & Inclusion

STEM Mentorship Program Helps Underrepresented Students Shine

Merck scientists launched the STEM Hub for Industry Networking and Exchange (S.H.I.N.E.) program to work collaboratively across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to diversify, build and prepare future talent.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AB: Diversity Leaders Open New Doors for Equity Investors

A company’s success increasingly hinges on its capacity to see and meet challenges from different perspectives, and a deep bench of diverse talent often provides an important competitive advantage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Announces Partnership With The Power of Nutrition and World Bank to Tackle Malnutrition

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank.

Innovation & Technology

Increasing Efficiency With AI-Powered Data Extraction

The Tetra Tech Federal IT’s Innovation Labs designed the Compono solution using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to quickly extract and validate unstructured data across PDF forms, documents, and images.

Education

Land Betterment Impact Minute #39: Sustainability Is Complex With Derek Sabori

Derek Sabori of The Underswell shares some tips on how to better understand sustainability as it relates to our brands, products, companies and lifestyles.

Environment

CNH Industrial Celebrates Environment Day With Sustainable Tree-Planting Initiatives in India

This World Environment Day, CNH Industrial took initiatives to connect with nature at their production facilities in India.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group's Annual Global Impact Report Reveals Positive Momentum and Commitment to a More Inclusive and Responsible Travel Industry

Expedia Group released its annual Global Impact Report, outlining how the company continues to contribute to the creation of a more accessible, equitable, and sustainable travel industry for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Named a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Qurate Retail Group, which includes leading retail brands QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, has been selected as a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  4. 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...
  5. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  6. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  7. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  8. 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...
  9. Innovation Spotlight: Duke Energy
    At Duke Energy, we’re always improving operations and finding smart, safe and innovative ways to power the communities we serve. We’re embracing new...
  10. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  11. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  12. 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+...
  13. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  14. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  15. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...