Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Investing in Resilient Watersheds: Loch Leven

Rivers like the Mississippi are critical corridors that connect cities and natural ecosystems alike. As the climate precipitation patterns change, water levels vary widely between extreme lows and highs. Water quality is also impacted as saltwater slowly moves upriver.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada Sustainability Report FY22: People

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) for the U.S. and Canada markets came into laser focus in 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Clorox’s Global Mentoring Program Fosters Connections & Growth

Whether you’re looking for that elusive first job or trying to get to the next stage of your career, you tend to look to others for guidance. Once you’re well established, though, you may be in a position to help. The bridge between them? A mentoring program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Markets Tax Credit: Unlocking Community Development and Economic Prosperity

Though it has been around for more than two decades, the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is integral to the rebuilding efforts. It’s designed to incentivize the private sector to invest in low-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Did You Know That the World’s Largest Restaurant Company Is Committed To Do-Gooding?

At Yum!, we have a Recipe for Good Growth, which centers on doing right by our people, food and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Small Business Prepare for and Recover From Disasters

Developed in partnership with FedEx, the Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris Receives its First BSI Certification for Minimized Risk of AMR

In January 2024, Viatris was notified that its Aurangabad, India, facility has received certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for meeting a new industry standard on Minimized Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Energy

How To Reduce Construction Equipment Emissions on Jobsites: A Guide

With more project owners setting sustainability goals for large construction projects, some companies are looking for ways to shrink the carbon footprint of their operations, including by curbing construction equipment emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Remarkable Logitech Women

Logitech is excited to share that two of its exceptional female leaders, Tana Dubel and Delphine Donné, have recently been honored by esteemed organizations with prestigious leadership awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Renews Commitment to World Vision Honduras With New Donation to the Childhood Education and Transformation Program

Gildan, a leading apparel manufacturer, is pleased to announce that the Company will donate USD $250,000 to World Vision Honduras to support the continued implementation of the Childhood Education and Transformation (ETN) program in Honduras.

Health & Healthcare

Prescription for Safer Healthcare: Strategies to Mitigate Medical Errors

Medical errors pose substantial challenges including patient harm, healthcare system strain and potentially tragic loss of life. This white paper addresses the critical issue of medical errors within the healthcare industry and presents comprehensive strategies.

Energy

Baker Hughes Sees Momentum in Digital Solutions 1-Year After Launch

One year after introducing multiple new digital solutions and investments Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, during its 24th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy shared an update on how its digital portfolio is improving efficiency and performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Innovation & Technology

AB: Breaking the ESG Barrier Empowering Credit Investors Through Better and Faster Data

A new approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) research could ease investors’ frustrations with sourcing and evaluating the data required for objective credit analysis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Launches Project C Community Commitment Youth Spaces Competition To Win $25,000

As part of National Grid’s ongoing Project C community commitment, today the company launched a Youth Spaces Competition for Long Island-based non-profit organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$300,000 Investment from KeyBank to Help Support and Grow Culinary Apprenticeship Program at Foodlink

A $300,000 investment from KeyBank will help support growth and expansion of a culinary apprenticeship program at Foodlink. This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

Environment

DP World’s Commitment to a Greener Future in Ecuador

DP World in Ecuador is proud to stand as an advocate for environmental sustainability across its port and terminal operations. In Ecuador, environmental sustainability is paramount due to its rich biodiversity and the vulnerability of its ecosystems to climate change.

Energy

Cisco Improves Sustainability of European Operations With New 15-Year Solar Energy Agreement in Spain

Cisco has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase approximately 60,000 MWh per year of solar energy from Spanish renewable energy provider, IGNIS.

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: Constant Vigilance in Cybersecurity

Here are some cybersecurity predictions from Keysight’s executives for 2024.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific LLC Hosted Members From the American Forest & Paper Association

Our Georgia-Pacific LLC team recently hosted members from the American Forest & Paper Association at the Savannah River Mill for a tour of our recycled wastepaper operation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Putting Customers and Employees at the Heart of Its Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the second consecutive year, ranking 57th overall, up from 79th in 2023.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Next Pressing Priorities

Our Twentyby30™ goals have put us on the right course, positioning us to reduce water usage, meet wastewater quality standards, increase employee access to safe water and replenish high-stress sources from which we withdraw water.

Energy

Advocating for Energy Assistance Funding on 'LIHEAP Action Day' and Helping Light the Way for Customers To Access Critical Assistance

Today is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Day and our team members are on Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in South Jersey.

Environment

Board Interview; Delman Lee on Why Fashion Needs a New ‘Mindset’

As one of the founding members of the SAC, TAL Apparel Limited, has evolved over the years. Throughout its journey, sustainability has changed from one of the eight company value drivers three years ago to become the long-standing purpose of the company today.

Innovation & Technology

Everyday, Sustainable U.S. Soy

What do handbags, crayons, and car tires have in common? They are all everyday products that can be created using U.S. Soy. Learn more about using soy materials as a more sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. FedEx | Advancing Climate Solutions
    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  9. 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...
  10. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...
  11. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  12. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  15. Sustainable Operations
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