Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GM, National Business League, Comerica Bank and Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Partner on Black Technical Assistance Initiative

Aug 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET

General Motors, the National Business League, and Comerica Bank have partnered with Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) on a program designed to address the systemic impact of COVID-19 on Black-owned small businesses in Detroit.

Education

Intel Launches AI for Workforce Program for Students in 18 Community Colleges

Aug 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET

What’s New: Intel is announcing a major expansion of its Intel® AI for Workforce Program to help educate the next generation of U.S. technologists, engineers and inventors

Innovation & Technology

How Dr. Lola Awoniyi-Oteri Optimizes 5G Through Power Savings and Mobility Management Inventions

Aug 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET

5G’s ability to connect millions of cellular-enabled devices for countless applications doesn’t just pop into existence overnight. Transmitting data through high radio frequency bands requires precise calculations about energy and positioning

Education

Trane® Announces Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship Recipients

Aug 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is proud to announce the recipients of the Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship for 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

The Evolution of International Paper's Community Engagement

Aug 26, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Don't miss episode three of Impact Empowered, where you can catch a glimpse of how we approach employee engagement and sustainability!

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Report Details Sands' Community Support Efforts

Aug 26, 2021 10:15 AM ET

We hold a foundational commitment to corporate responsibility and transparency in our operations. With the release of the 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, we’re demonstrating the fruits of that commitment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Future of ESG Part 2: Transparency, Disclosure, and Communications

Aug 26, 2021 10:05 AM ET

In Schneider Electric’s 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability research, 70% of companies reported that they set energy or sustainability targets and announced them publicly

Diversity & Inclusion

Teresa White Reflects on Ways Aflac Has Let Actions Speak Louder Than Words in the Continued Fight for Fairness

Aug 26, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Teresa White, President of Aflac US, reflects on ways Aflac has let our actions speak louder than our words by developing sustainable, strategic solutions over the past year in our continued fight for fairness.

Innovation & Technology

How to Close the Digital Divide in the U.S.

Aug 26, 2021 9:45 AM ET

America appears to be taking bold action on fixing its fraying infrastructure. President Joe Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan contains a $65 billion budget spread over eight years to close the gaps in the digital infrastructure.

Health & Healthcare

WaterScope: Meet the Team Using Machine Learning To Ensure Water Is Safe To Drink

Aug 26, 2021 9:45 AM ET

When Alexander Patto, Nalin Patel, Tianheng Zhao, and Richard Bowman joined a water purifier project at Cambridge University, they were tasked with answering the question, “How do you tell whether the water is pure?” They realized quickly that the process around testing the microbiology of water hadn’t changed in over 30 years.

Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Issues Corporate Responsibility, Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure Reports

Aug 26, 2021 9:00 AM ET

PNC’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, What Makes Us Different Makes Us Stronger, is now available on pnc.com/csr, as is the company’s inaugural Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Environment

During World Water Week 2021, Ralph Lauren Reaffirms Commitment to Water Stewardship

Aug 25, 2021 6:30 PM ET

Freshwater is an essential resource for people and wildlife, and a foundation for healthy ecosystems and thriving economies. It’s also a resource that the apparel industry is heavily reliant on—from growing cotton to dyeing and washing fabric.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CGF Forest Positive Coalition Sponsors 2021 Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue - Europe

Aug 25, 2021 5:30 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is proud to sponsor this year’s annual Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) – Europe, to be held virtually from 27th to 29th September.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transformational Workplace Giving Programs Increase Employee Engagement and Participation

Aug 25, 2021 4:45 PM ET

How happy are you with your company’s workplace giving results and employee participation rates? Could you be happier? Then it’s time to rethink your approach to employee giving and workplace fundraising.

Environment

Connecticut Business, Public Health, and Environmental Advocates Make the Case for Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative

Aug 25, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Connecticut advocates and businesses spotlighted their support for the Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) at a virtual gathering today

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Focus on Products and Supply Chain

Aug 25, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Every product or service offered has an associated environmental impact and focusing on sustainable products and our supply chain is crucial. Under two of our environmental pillars, products and supply chain, we are striving to reduce the environmental footprint of our products and promote high standards for environmental stewardship across our supply chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Network of Opportunity in Supply Chain Diversity

Aug 25, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Beyond societal economic impact, Medtronic gains a competitive advantage through the diverse perspectives and innovation that supplier diversity provides.

Environment

Smart Irrigation: Improving Water Conservation

Aug 25, 2021 3:05 PM ET

When you’re looking to keep plants hydrated in the heat, it takes a lot of resources. Recognizing the importance of water conservation, The Home Depot partnered with HydroPoint. In 2019, they piloted a smart irrigation system to save water at the store in Kennesaw, Georgia and several other sites

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WayUp Names Workiva's Internship Program Among the Best of 2021

Aug 25, 2021 3:00 PM ET

WayUp, a recruitment organization focusing on connecting early-career job seekers and employers, and removing unconscious bias from the talent pipeline with their technology, has announced the honorees on this year's Top 100 Internship Programs list.

Green Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Helps Milwaukee Manage August Stormwater Overflows

Aug 25, 2021 2:40 PM ET

After several days of heavy rains in early August, Rockwell Automation’s 49,000 square-foot green roof helped the city of Milwaukee prevent millions of gallons of untreated water from flowing into the region’s waterways.

Environment

Musim Mas’ Approach to Fire Management and Prevention

Aug 25, 2021 2:00 PM ET

The efforts and approach towards preventing, monitoring, and managing fires are guided by Musim Mas' supply base, split across three domains: operations, third-party suppliers, and independent smallholders.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics' SAM Car Makes Goodwood Festival of Speed Racing Debut

Aug 25, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Environment

The Beverage Industry Is Advancing Environmental Sustainability, Together

Aug 25, 2021 1:10 PM ET

The recent release of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) represents the most comprehensive and conclusive "state of the science" on the climate crisis and highlights specific impacts expected in coming years including heat waves, droughts, flooding, hurricanes, intensified global water cycles, and more.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Towards a Circular Economy for Plastic With Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Unilever, SupplyShift and WWF

Aug 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Single-use plastics have become ingrained in modern society - by 2040, more than 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste will be dumped into the environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading NGOs, IRC and Water For People, Join Forces to Reach 200 Million

Aug 25, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Leading Water and Sanitation NGOs Launch "Destination 2030" to Reach 200 Million People with Sustainable WASH Services and Accelerate Progress Toward SDG6.