Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded U.S. Companies

Jun 16, 2022 3:30 PM ET

NortonLifeLock has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. on the Points of Light 2022 Civic 50. We have long been committed to driving a culture of giving and we are thrilled to again be recognized for our efforts.

Education

Truist Empowers More Than 1.5 Million Students With Financial Education Through EVERFI

Jun 16, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Since 2010, Truist Financial Foundations has empowered more than 1.5 million high school students with robust, digital financial education lessons.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deckers Brands Announces Recipients of Annual $500,000 DEI Donation and Celebrates Progress Towards Its DEI Goals

Jun 16, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Deckers Brands proudly announces the recipients of their annual $500,000 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) donation, which focuses on organizations advancing social and racial justice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard Advances Social and Environmental Commitments, Outlining Progress in Annual Sustainability and DEI Reports

Jun 16, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Mastercard released its 2021 Corporate Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reports, highlighting the company’s impact across ESG to build a sustainable and inclusive digital economy where everyone prospers.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Honor Men's Mental Health

Jun 16, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Fact: compared to women, men are less likely to seek support and services for mental illness. This Men's Health Month, Alkermes encourages its followers to join the movement to amplify Men's Mental Health information and resources.

Environment

Marathon Petroleum Recognized by U.S. Coast Guard for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Jun 16, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum’s Logistics & Storage (L&S) organization was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for its outstanding environmental stewardship.

Research, Reports & Publications

ICIC Releases Latest Report Analyzing COVID-19 Recession and Recovery in the Nation's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas

Jun 16, 2022 1:50 PM ET

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) today published the fourth and final report in its series analyzing "How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas". The report highlights that the first quarter of 2022 saw the strongest job growth at Black-owned businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

KKR Announces Progress of the KKR COVID-19 Relief Effort

Jun 16, 2022 1:00 PM ET

KKR today published Engaged. KKR COVID-19 Relief Effort Progress Report (the “COVID-19 Report”), which discusses the relief fund formally established by KKR and its employees in May 2020 to provide support for those most affected by COVID-19 and the resulting economic dislocation.

Education

DuPont Water Solutions Expands Free Online Learning and Thought Leadership Program

Jun 16, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Programs used by over 30,000 water industry professionals support professional development through discussion of emerging water challenges.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Guardian Angel Meter Reader Saves Baby Leo

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

It’s a day PSE&G Meter Reader Al Maldonado will never forget.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Global Collaboration, Local Impact

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

FedEx donated the costs of shipping 50,000 food boxes internationally to GFN member food banks, serving 200,000 families.

Environment

Community Offshore Wind Collects 900 Pounds of Garbage at Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY

Jun 16, 2022 12:15 PM ET

On Friday, June 10, members of the Community Offshore Wind team collected 900 pounds of garbage and debris from Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: Silencing the Shame on Mental Health

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Founder of Silence the Shame, Inc., and former music executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director, Crystal D. Woods discuss the harmful effects of neglecting one’s mental health on the SOPOD Network.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Pride Spotlight: Looking Forward, but Honoring the Past

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Elevating the Voices of Our AAPI Community

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our SAIC colleagues tell their personal stories and share experiences.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human Rights the Qualcomm Way

Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Our Company has long been strongly committed to respecting human rights throughout our value chain. This commitment is articulated in The Qualcomm Way: Our Code of Business Conduct, our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Statement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The GRI Perspective: Lobbying, Influence and Accountability

Jun 16, 2022 11:45 AM ET

From net-zero emissions to fair pay, climate change mitigation to diversity, commitments to sustainability by organizations are on the rise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

THE PICTURE: A Closer Look at How Koch Hires

Jun 16, 2022 11:35 AM ET

When Cara Chennault-Reid flew in for her first job interview at Koch Industries’ corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, she didn’t know exactly which job she was applying for, which company it was with or even where the role was based.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rent vs Buy: Fifth Third Bank Supports American Dream Of Homeownership, Offers Tips for Renting Versus Buying

Jun 16, 2022 11:30 AM ET

When you own a home, it helps grow equity and you may be able to deduct mortgage interest on your taxes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Just Ran Period Workshops in Schools in South Africa & Nigeria. Here's What Happened.

Jun 16, 2022 11:20 AM ET

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program, powered by BeyGOOD, provides young people with opportunities to gain experience working on social impact projects through a paid year-long fellowship.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Home Depot Survey Reveals the Top Gifts for Dad This Year

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In a new survey conducted by The Home Depot and Wakefield Research, 63% of dads say they’re difficult to shop for, and 78% admit they’ve received a Father’s Day gift they didn’t plan on using.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Resource Efficiency

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The global consumption of resources contributes to a growing scarcity of materials and an increase in emissions. At Essity, we have longstanding experience of working with resource efficiency.

Green Infrastructure

Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Fleet

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Making capital investment in your fleets makes sense, but many smaller fleet operators can’t afford this large investment. Fortunately, there are many ways fleets can become more sustainable with little to no investment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow's Project Ybá in Brazil Enriches Amazon Communities, Conserves Biodiversity and Keeps the Forest Standing

Jun 16, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Like other projects developed in the Amazon region, Project Ybá has the power to drive social transformation through collaborative partnerships that focus on development combined with sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFANZ Releases Guidance on Credible Net-Zero Transition Plans and Seeks Public Input To Accelerate Action

Jun 16, 2022 10:20 AM ET

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) invited public comment on its draft Net-zero Transition Plan (NZTP) framework for the financial sector.