Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating the Great Resignation

Aug 19, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Whether or not your company or organization is feeling the turnover pressure, skills-based volunteering can be a powerful element of your employee engagement and retention strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Lumber Associate to EVP, Jeff Kinnaird Talks Career Growth Journey

Aug 19, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Summer Interns Inspired by Devices and Diversity

Aug 19, 2021 3:15 PM ET

The Medtronic Summer Internship Program gives nearly 400 college students a realistic previews of full-time careers at the company, including roles in R&D, quality, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts Following Haiti's Massive Earthquake

Aug 19, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Rockwell Automation has made a $15,000 donation to the American Red Cross to help people affected by last weekend’s massive earthquake in Haiti.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Named to Seramount 2021 Inclusion Index

Aug 19, 2021 1:05 PM ET

American Airlines has been named to the Seramount 2021 Inclusion Index, which recognizes organizations for their efforts in creating an inclusive workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Mentor Young Tech Entrepreneurs

Aug 19, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton’s partnership with Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation, accelerated in July as employees participated in events supporting technology entrepreneurs.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's Data Used in ecountabl, a New Socially Responsible Consumer App

Aug 19, 2021 12:50 PM ET

CSRHub's consensus ESG ratings and information is used in ecountabl’s new responsible consumer data app.

Sustainable Development Goals

Kimberly-Clark Canada Joins the Canada Plastics Pact and Reinforces Commitment to Plastics Footprint Reduction

Aug 19, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Reinforcing its commitment to address the social and environmental challenges of the next decade, today Kimberly-Clark announced its participation in the Canada Plastics Pact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Build a Strong Infrastructure With Support From HR Volunteers

Aug 19, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Taproot Foundation is covering everything your nonprofit needs to know about using HR pro bono at their Tuesday, August 31 webinar. Register for free to start partnering with skilled HR volunteers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Emerging and Growing Workplace Issue: Psychosocial Risks

Aug 19, 2021 12:15 PM ET

People are the heart of any organization, and ensuring their psychological well-being is critical. The new ISO 45003 standard is intended to provide details on how psychosocial risks develop, symptoms, & the effect on the worker and organization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: A Plant Leader's Take on Owens Corning's Safety Culture

Aug 19, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Throughout his career, Flavio Striseo has made ensuring an accident-free environment a priority. As a plant leader at our facility in Besana, Italy, Flavio feels real accountability when it comes to keeping his fellow employees safe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing His Growing Journey to GroMoreGood

Aug 19, 2021 11:40 AM ET

In college, Jeff majored in environmental studies with a concentration in sustainability and climate change. As his college career developed, he began interning and taking on apprentice roles at small farms and market gardens.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer

Aug 19, 2021 11:35 AM ET

The perspective that meaningful and credible sustainability reporting is an essential requirement for any responsible business is increasingly becoming accepted, by many companies around world.

Innovation & Technology

How to Navigate the Dog Days of Summer - Literally!

Aug 19, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Labor Day is around the corner, but we still have to get through a slog of days in one of the hottest summers ever first. Learn how your mobile device will be an indispensable accomplice to beat the heat!

Events, Media & Communications

2021 Forestry & Agriculture Investment Summit

Aug 19, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Acre’s Director of Sustainable & Impact Investing, Ian Povey-Hall, ‘sat down’ with Nabil Fawaz, Rachael Nutter and Edit Kiss to discuss the impact of corporate investments on forestry and biodiversity at the Forestry & Agriculture Investment Summit hosted by CE Events & Media.

Environment

WATCH: Caltrans Statewide Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

Aug 19, 2021 11:30 AM ET

WSP USA worked closely with Caltrans to develop a study assessing climate impacts on the State Highway System and is continuing this work by prioritizing assets for further study.

Responsible Production & Consumption

RMI and RCI Publish Revised Cobalt Refiner Supply Chain Due Diligence Standard

Aug 19, 2021 11:25 AM ET

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and Responsible Cobalt Initiative (RCI) today announced the publication of their revised Cobalt Refiner Supply Chain Due Diligence Standard.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Save Philippine Seas

Aug 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET

We work with advocacy group Save Philippine Seas to help everyone better understand the issue of plastic waste and marine litter.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm: Businesses for 2030

Aug 19, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The Fishing with Mobile Nets project utilizes Qualcomm wireless technologies, digital content, and a virtual community platform to promote the economic and social development of traditional fishermen, women and children in vulnerable villages.

Social Impact & Volunteering

S&P Global's Community Impact

Aug 19, 2021 10:55 AM ET

S&P Global’s community impact brings together the passion, knowledge and skills of our people with the power of the S&P Global Foundation to address society’s critical needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Up to Support the Community

Aug 19, 2021 10:45 AM ET

"This partnership impacts more than sports; it supports community and relationships, and that is what makes banking a Fifth Third better," said Cary Putrino, Fifth Third’s North Florida regional president.

Sustainable Development Goals

Managing Risks to Better Drive Sustainability

Aug 19, 2021 10:15 AM ET

By taking a strategic approach to risk management, we are better equipped to anticipate the direction and impact of change across our business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circular Battery Value Chain Crucial to Africa's Energy Access Goals and Economic Development

Aug 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) today announced the publication of a new report, Closing the Loop on Energy Access in Africa

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Issues USD 1 Billion Sustainability Bond

Aug 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD 1 billion 3-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the Bank’s commitment to making a positive impact and creating better communities for every future.

Environment

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Necessitate Strong Water and Wastewater Partnerships

Aug 19, 2021 10:00 AM ET

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, which was originally set in 1991. The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) will develop more proactive assessments and solutions from the EPA and public water agencies toward lead in drinking water.