Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Announces 2024 Retool Your School Winners

The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Shelter From Life’s Storms

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit primarily funded by Regions Bank, provided a $10,000 grant to Our House last April to assist with shelter and childcare services for people impacted by the tornado.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Utah Community Action Program Expanding Workforce Development Initiatives Thanks to $300,000 Grant from KeyBank

Utah Community Action (UCA) has received a grant from KeyBank for $300,000 in support of the expansion of its workforce development program, which offers training and credentials to help low-income individuals increase wages, benefits, job retention and career opportunities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Data Gaps

In this episode, we welcome back to the show Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and author of May Contain Lies, to discuss data gaps, including ESG metrics, with co-host Andie Wood.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Report Launched – SDG Showcase

The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the SDG Showcase as a tool for businesses to assess material SDG impacts and showcases good practice examples of the private sector working with a clear plan to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals

Henkel Launches New Initiative To Collaborate With Suppliers on Climate Action

In order to bring the evaluation of its CO2 emissions in the upstream supply chain to the next level, Henkel has launched a comprehensive engagement program for its worldwide suppliers called “Climate Connect”.

Environment

Preferred Fibers Are Better in Theory but How Do They Become Reality?

April is recognized as Earth Month, and as part of the celebrations, many events and announcements take place to emphasize the importance of collective action to address urgent environmental issues.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool’s Sustainability Report: Partnering To Manage Waste

From factories, to technology centers, and global HQ, Whirlpool Corporation has made significant strides towards a greener future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Florverde® Sustainable Flower Achieves SSCI Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC U.K. & Ireland & FareShare Launch Campaign To Raise Awareness of Community Kitchens and Drive More Volunteers

KFC and food redistribution charity FareShare today reveal a new ‘Bucket Bike’ designed to raise awareness of community kitchens and the need for more of the volunteers who power them.

Education

CNH Empowers the Next Generation of AgriTech Innovators

CNH has long nurtured a partnership with Politecnico di Torino to support the education of aspiring young farmers. This strategic alliance continues with the recent signing of a collaboration agreement for the Master's Degree in AgriTech Engineering.

Energy

Black & Veatch Receives Full Notice to Proceed for Canada's First FLNG Project

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch, in partnership with high-tech shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), has received full notice to proceed from Cedar LNG LP partners to begin constructing Cedar LNG’s floating liquefaction.

Events, Media & Communications

Can’t-Miss Moments: What’s To Come at the Inaugural WELL Conference

At the WELL Conference–less than a month away–attendees can look forward to a series of thought-provoking sessions, inspiring speakers and invaluable insights, all aimed at shaping a healthier, more inclusive future for everyone.

Environment

EPA Finalizes a PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR)

On April 10, 2024, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS.

Events, Media & Communications

Transforming for a Smarter Future: Lenovo Events Leader Comments on the Future of Sustainable Events

By making thoughtful updates to the design, working with local suppliers, and prioritizing sustainability, Lenovo is counting MWC 2024 as a milestone in its journey toward more sustainable events.

Innovation & Technology

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Are Going ‘AI-First,’ Yum!’s New Tech Chief Says

Yum! Brands has a vision for “AI-powered” fast-food in which artificial intelligence shapes nearly every aspect of how its Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Habit Burger Grill restaurants are run.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Recognized for Excellence in Health & Well-Being by Business Group on Health

Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has again been named among the Business Group on Health’s Best Employers for Excellence in Health & Well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

Revision of GRI Economic Impact Standards Will Enable Comprehensive Reporting on Organizational Impacts

Last year, the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) - the independent body responsible for setting the GRI Standards - announced a new project to revise economic-related impact disclosures.

Environment

AEG Sustainability Hosts Third Annual Sustainability Insights Panel “Embracing Leadership & Inspiring Action in Entertainment”

On April 10, AEG Sustainability hosted its Third Annual Sustainability Insights panel for employees, “Embracing Leadership & Inspiring Action in Entertainment,” which highlighted the intersectional challenges, trends and opportunities shaping the sustainability landscape.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Releases 2023 IBM Impact Report

IBM announced the release of its 2023 IBM Impact report. The report summarizes the company’s ESG initiatives, partnerships and investments in 2023, making a lasting positive impact.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart, Albertsons Among 1st To Sign Tuna Transparency Pledge

“Albertsons Cos. is committed to providing our customers with high-quality and traceable seafood from environmentally and socially responsible sources,” said Anthony Snow, seafood director at Albertsons. “We are proud to partner with The Nature Conservancy..."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Corporate Citizenship Impact

Entergy’s performance report integrates a comprehensive overview of our 2023 achievements, including financial results with economic, environmental, governance, and social performance and impacts.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Results: Microbusinesses Drive Job Creation, Reduce Unemployment

Since 2020, GoDaddy Venture Forward findings have consistently proven that microbusiness entrepreneurship makes an outsized impact on the economy, promoting job creation, boosting annual household median income growth and driving down unemployment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the Inclusive Core Value With Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, inclusion is deeply ingrained in our identity as a company. Our commitment to solving for safer starts from within, with our dedication to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.

Health & Healthcare

Covia's Commitment to Hand Safety: A Workplace Priority

At Covia, prioritizing Safety First is a fundamental principle. We implement various measures to ensure that Safety and Health (S&H) are consistently at the forefront for our Team Members, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. FedEx | Advancing Climate Solutions
    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
  2. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  6. Protecting our planet
    We believe that people can only live their healthiest lives on a healthy planet. That’s why we reduce our environmental footprint by finding...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  12. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  13. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  14. Research
    Showcase Action Against Hunger’s pioneering role in advancing malnutrition treatment—from early therapeutic formulas (F100, F75) to ongoing innovation...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...