Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare

Creating Safer Childbirth Cities: Leaning Into Our Values of Diversity and Inclusion

To help reduce maternal deaths and narrow disparities in the U.S., Merck for Mothers – Merck’s $500 million global health initiative – launched Safer Childbirth Cities. Through Safer Childbirth Cities, Merck for Mothers is providing...

Inclusion & Opportunity

ON Semiconductor Celebrates STEM for 2020 Black History Month

B.E.N was launched at three different sites across the United States in May 2019 by a group of employees to build relationships with people of similar background and likeness across the black community and beyond at ON Semiconductor.

Environment

BIER Releases Context-Based Decision Guide for Water Reuse and Recycling

BIER has published a Context-Based Decision Guide for Water Reuse and Recycling which furthers the beverage sector’s leadership on corporate water stewardship and builds upon previous work by BIER on performance in watershed context

Volunteering & Community

Sysco Kicks-Off Fourth Annual Associate Volunteer Initiative “Sysco Gives Back Weeks”

This two-week effort, coordinated each spring, supports the Company’s core community partners who are focused on hunger relief and provides Houston-based associates with an array of opportunities to volunteer during regular work hours.

Research & Reports

eBay Study Finds That Selling Through Online Marketplaces Enables Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Worldwide to Reinvest in Their Local Communities

eBay Inc., a global commerce leader, today announced the launch of its Global Marketplace Index (GMI) measuring the impact of online marketplaces like eBay in creating economic opportunities that empower small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Events

Dow Inc. CEO Jim Fitterling: Esg, Sustainability a Big Area of Interest

Dow Inc. CEO Jim Fitterling discusses how his company has been impacted by the U.S.-China trade war and what a phase one trade deal means for the company with CNBC’s Sara Eisen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

AI & Technology

Human Rights Assessments in the Decisive Decade: Applying UNGPs in the Technology Sector

Undertaking human rights assessments in the technology sector has raised several challenges, which must be addressed when designing human rights due diligence frameworks for the new decade as newer technology is developed, introduced, and adopted.

Events

Last Call! Submit Your 2020 3BL Forum Speaker Proposal by Friday, Feb. 14

An impactful conversation starts when people come together to share their unique ideas and insights with one another—that’s why speakers are so integral to the 3BL Forum experience.

Inclusion & Opportunity

TECHNOLOchica Ana Hermida, a Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm

Meet TECHNOLOchica Ana Hermida she is a Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm and she’s here to share her story and how family members, friends and community members can have a positive impact on the future of Latinas.

Environment

GM's Path to a Better Planet

GM is working to create an all-electric, zero-emissions future. Across the company, we have made strides to achieve this vision and set ambitious global sustainability goals to help reduce the impact of our operations and products on the environment.

Awards & Rankings

Black & Veatch’s Reuss, Hurwitz Win Coveted Awards From Key Water Industry Trade Group

For much of his four decades at Black & Veatch, Brent Reuss has delivered on water solutions for the global infrastructure company.

Corporate Responsibility

International Paper Announces Vision 2030 Goals Focused on Building a Better Future for People, the Planet and the Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced its Vision 2030 goals, which demonstrate its commitment to building a better future for people, the planet and the company.

AI & Technology

Kohler Co. Announces First Ever At Scale Third-Party Verified Declare Labels

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and design of kitchen and bathroom plumbing products, today announced its offering of third-party verified Declare labels for plumbing products – a first in the category

Environment

Surviving Climate Change: Hope Lies With The People. (Part 2)

As we welcome in a new decade it’s time to recognize that “we the people” will need to be the ones to solve the climate crisis.

Corporate Responsibility

Blackbaud Employee Mema Nackasha Is Helping Good Take Over With Her Account Management Talents

Mema Nackasha helps the smallest not-for-profits smarten up the way they use their data, so they can increase their fundraising revenue and power their amazing causes.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Kroger to Expand Fair Trade Certified Products in 2020

Kroger, America's favorite grocer, announced today its top food trend predictions for 2020, insightfully curated by its culinary experiences team and Our Brands product developers, chefs and innovators.

Education & Workforce Development

How a School in Italy and a FieldFox are Making Avalanche Prediction Easier

The University of Pavia used Keysight’s FieldFox to create a new method of avalanche prediction called SNOWAVE.

Research & Reports

Advanced Distribution Modernization Can Smooth the “Changing Physics” of the Grid

New Black & Veatch report finds that advanced distribution modernization sees utilities rapidly adopting digital technologies such as sensors, automated line switches and advanced remote monitoring to give themselves more control and faster response.

Corporate Responsibility

How T-Mobile Empowers Women in Leadership

As part of T-Mobile's Women's Leadership Network, Imani strives to help advance the careers of women. Here she shares her inspiring story, and equally inspiring spoken-word poetry.

Education & Workforce Development

Learning to Code, One Dancing Cat at a Time

This gap in preparing tomorrow’s workforce is why Koch supports programs – like Code.org – to help students discover new talents and abilities preparing them for their future. And why Code.org hosts “Hour of Code” events at every grade level across the country.

Corporate Responsibility

Responsible Business Alliance Expands Presence in Europe

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced it has expanded its presence in Europe by opening an office in Brussels, Belgium and hiring a European Director to represent the RBA and its membership.

Corporate Responsibility

ScottsMiracle-Gro Named a Wonderful Workplace for Young Professionals

ScottsMiracle-Gro was once again recognized by the Columbus Young Professionals Club as a Wonderful Workplace for Young Professionals in 2019.

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E3: Rita Houston, WFUV

Host Danielle Holly sits down with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and WFUV Program Director Rita Houston to learn how she uses her platform and visibility to promote awareness of social causes, local nonprofits and volunteer opportunities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Women in Science Find Encouragement and Opportunity at Kimberly-Clark

For women in science fields, Karien Rodriguez is proof that taking risks and pursuing your passion translates into an opportunity-filled career.

Corporate Responsibility

America’s Charities Grows Employee Assistance Fund; Kicks Off 2020 with Six New Clients

America’s Charities, a nonprofit celebrating its 40th year as a pioneer in employee engagement, today announced it has expanded its Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) service by welcoming six new clients.

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Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

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License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...