Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare

Four Questions With Wayne Duffus: Addressing Health Disparities in HIV Prevention and Care

When Wayne Duffus moved from Jamaica to New York after high school, he quickly developed an interest in science thanks to a handful of inspiring mentors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

14 Unusual Sustainability Jobs You Need to Know About

A career in sustainability stretches beyond fitting PV solar panels or working at a wind farm – there’s a plethora of jobs out there for those who are looking to promote a better world.

Innovation & Technology

How Is 5G Different Than 4G?

5G is key to closing the connectivity divide. Networks utilizing mmWave will provide an affordable alternative to traditional fiber connections to address the gap in rural areas, redefining agriculture, education, & healthcare for these communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Message From Ralph Lauren & Patrice Louvet: Taking Action On Racial Equity

The next chapter for our Company won’t be defined by any single product or brand campaign we create — it will be defined by what we stand for.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bess the Book Bus and CITGO Deliver Books to Southwest Louisiana Children

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and mobile literacy program, Bess the Book Bus, delivered books to young students in Southwest Louisiana at J.D. Clifton Head Start, Vincent Settlement, College Oaks, Kaufman and Brentwood Elementary schools

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Journalism Diversity Program Announces Largest Cohort to Date

Bloomberg said today the 2021 Journalism Diversity Program will host its largest group of students in the program’s history, with 50 students in the 2021 cohort.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Asian American Leadership Spotlight: Stuart Shih, Fidelity Investments

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelity Investments' Stuart Shih shares the impact of his recent skills-based volunteering project with Skills for Rhode Island's Future and what authentic leadership means to him.

Health & Healthcare

A Clear Sign That UK Retailers and Consumer Brands Are Serious About Inspiring Healthier Behaviours

One of the key takeaways from the meeting, and from phase I of CHL UK, was that we tested and learned together for a whole year, but it’s now time to put our energy into what works.

Diversity & Inclusion

Living Our Values Across the Globe

Here's a look inside The Home Depot’s Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian sourcing offices through the eyes of three Asian associates who work there.

Environment

Owens Corning: Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

Our first set of ten-year goals was centered on our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. Through the years, that has continued to be a critically important pillar of our sustainability journey.

Education

Subaru of America Supports Students Nationwide With AdoptAClassroom.org Partnership

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its Love Promise commitment to make learning more accessible, it will partner with AdoptAClassroom.org as a Subaru Loves Learning partner.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Launches Signature Pro Bono Initiative Campaign; Will Assist Individuals Living in Underserved Communities

International Paper (NYSE: IP) recently announced the kickoff of the Signature Pro Bono Initiative, marking a significant milestone for the legal community in Tennessee and for individuals living in the state’s underserved communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tork Offers Expert Guidance for Restaurants to Secure Safer Takeout and Delivery Operations

Consumer behavior has shifted toward off-premise dining in recent years, and the pandemic has accelerated this trend.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Academy of Advanced Manufacturing Gives Veterans New Opportunities

In 2017, Rockwell Automation and ManpowerGroup developed the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing – a joint initiative to help U.S. military veterans from across the country receive the training they need to succeed in advanced manufacturing roles.

Education

Clarivate Partners With the Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI)

Clarivate recently became a partner with Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI). GMI programs provide students with role models to provide guidance, business skills, and sometimes job opportunities when they graduate.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

4 Partnerships Advance Carton Recycling

Tetra Pak shares 4 examples of how collaboration between stakeholders in different countries in the Americas can be part of the solution to improve the recycling value chain and continue protecting the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

On the Job: A Chat With HP's New Chief Information Officer, Ron Guerrier

Over the past 20 years, Ron Guerrier has served as Chief Information Officer for multiple Fortune 500 firms, as well as the State of Illinois

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Entergy's Focus on Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

Entergy, is an industry leader in sustainable business practices. For more than two decades, they have acted to reduce environmental impact while attracting and developing their workforce and creating prosperity across communities.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Learning to Live With It

Our planet is already warming and feeling climate effects in many ways. Unfortunately, some of the harms are locked in and cannot be avoided.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Partners to Build One of the World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plants

Cummins will partner with a Spanish company to build one of the world’s largest production plants for green hydrogen. It’s merely the latest development in the Indiana-based company’s efforts to advance the promising low-carbon fuel.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boosting Recycled Content in Our Packaging

2021 Corporate Responsibility Report Snapshot: As part of our ESG goal to source packaging materials sustainably, we are focused like never before on increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in our plastic packaging.

Environment

Schneider Electric Details Pledge To Fight Global Biodiversity Loss

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress
and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Matters: IKEA CEO on Profit With Purpose

IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin talks with Chief Sustainability Officer Audrey Choi about corporate responsibility in driving large-scale change for sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tractor Supply Issues 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Since launching a Stewardship Program in 2008, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been focused on minimizing its environmental impact while serving its customers. As a process of continuous improvement, this commitment to sustainability has expanded over time to focus on broader environmental, social and governance issues (ESG).

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch Analysis of Carbon-Neutrality Projects Informs Sacramento Municipal Utility District's 2030 Zero Carbon Plan

Zero-carbon technologies, including carbon capture, energy storage, hydrogen, solar and wind, will allow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to achieve its goals of zero-carbon emissions in its electricity supply by 2030, finds a recent analysis by decarbonization solutions leader Black & Veatch.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
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  6. Collective Action
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  8. 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...
  9. People: We Remove Barriers
    We are committed to serving up good for our people and communities, while making room for all people and voices across all aspects of our brands and...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
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  13. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  14. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  15. 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...