Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

How Global Regulations and High-Tech Can Help End Plastic Pollution

SAP is playing a key role in the business coalition to end plastic waste, and its software has been helping customers to manage material flows, including plastics, for decades.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Uniting to Restore Glad Plant Operations After Arkansas Tornado

After several tornadoes hit Northwest Arkansas in late May, leaders at our Glad plant in Rogers were forced to spring into action to keep our people safe and then work to restore operations after the facility was hit directly by the storm. 

Green Infrastructure

A New Urban Farm Has Sprouted at Regency Center’s Mellody Farm

A first of its kind for Regency Centers, a MicroHabitat Urban Farm activation and installation was recently unveiled at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow and Fiori Group Sign MoU To Develop Sustainable Solutions for Circularity in the Mobility Market

Dow and Fiori Group, a company that collects, stores and processes ferrous and non-ferrous materials, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the development of a new ecosystem for recycling end-of-life parts and materials of vehicles.

Health & Healthcare

Leveraging the Power of Collective Impact To Increase Access to Maternal and Infant Healthcare and Education

Today in the US, millions of women do not have access to quality maternity care during and after pregnancy, which can lead to health risks and complications for mom and baby.

Environment

Empowering People and the Planet to Thrive With Ellen Jackowski of Mastercard

Ellen Jackowski is Chief  Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she is spearheading the integration of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Srinidhi Aduri’s Volunteering Experience With Fidelity Investments and Common Impact

Srinidhi recognized the vital role of nonprofits in the community and saw an opportunity for professionals like herself to make a meaningful impact by dedicating their skills to nonprofits championing important community causes. 

Health & Healthcare

Women and Climate: Unpacking the Intersection of Climate, Health and Gender

Dr. Anna van Poucke, Global Head of Healthcare, KPMG International, and Healthcare Senior Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Avery Johnstone, Associate, Global Decarbonization Hub and Global Chair of Leaders 2050, KPMG International, discuss the impact of climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Explores a Day in the Life of a Forestry Leader

Phillip Smith thought Rayonier would be a quick stop in his career before finding a job closer to his home state of Mississippi. Almost three decades later, he couldn’t be more proud to continue to call himself a Rayonier employee.

Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Changing the Face of Sustainability

Put simply, AI can help to turn data into actionable insights, helping people and organisations to make more informed choices about business operations. As such, it’s a useful technology when it comes to identifying and driving sustainability initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Griffith Foods, a family-owned product development company guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Environment

Compliance Carbon Markets Are the Secret Weapon Against Climate Change

Now, more than ever, your climate commitments are watched and noted by everyone from the workforce to investors to customers. As a result, your organization may be considering programs for its carbon reduction strategy or even full carbon neutrality.

Diversity & Inclusion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Honors the Invaluable Contributions of the AAPI Community Within Healthcare and Beyond

We greatly appreciate this opportunity our team had to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of the AAPI community within healthcare and beyond.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Manure Management for Small Dairy Farms: The Challenges and a Farm Powered® Solution

Manure management is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, particularly for smaller dairy farms where resources and space are limited.

Energy

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Community Lenders Can Amplify Funding for Clean Energy Projects Using Federal Grant and Tax Credit Programs

How can your organization amplify funding for clean energy projects that create lasting community impact in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC)?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab Creates National TV Spot for Challenged Athletes Foundation

The NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab partnered with the Challenged Athletes foundation (CAF) and nonprofit agency Venice Arts to create an inspiring :30 PSA featuring Team USA Athlete and Paralympic hopeful Derek Loccident.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Pride Month at Cadence: A Global Commitment to DEI

June is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. It's a month that commemorates the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Announces 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort

The Biomimicry Institute has announced 10 startups for their Ray of Hope Accelerator. The accelerator is designed to propel nature-inspired startups towards commercialization through robust training, networking, $15K in non-dilutive funding and over $50K of in-kind services.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Purposeful Technology

Keysight helps build a better planet through sustainably-developed electronic measurement solutions that accelerate innovations that change lives, secure the world, and connect people across the globe.

Environment

VIDEO: NPF x Subaru: Diverting Waste, Protecting Parks

For more information, visit: https://www.nationalparks.org/about-foundation/partnerships/corporate-partnerships/subaru.

Environment

How Bovaer® Works: A First-In-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient

Elanco recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Businesses. Big Results. Regions Bank Is Helping South Florida Entrepreneurs – at No Cost

Small-business owners in South Florida have an incredible opportunity to grow their companies by applying for a tuition-free business development program Regions Bank is bringing to Miami for the first time in the program’s history.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins PRINT Awards With Its 2023 Holiday Kit

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced today its PRINT Awards win for the 2023 Sappi Holiday Kit.

Diversity & Inclusion

BMS Named 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in US, UK and Brazil by the Disability Equality Index®

BMS has earned a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, naming BMS a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in the U.S., U.K. and Brazil. BMS has earned this score for the sixth consecutive year in the U.S. and for the first time in the U.K. and Brazil.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund Helps Expand Access to Homeownership

For many individuals and families, homeownership is the key to building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. That’s why creating equitable access to homeownership programs is a cornerstone of the U.S. Bank Foundation* Opportunity Fund**.

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