Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Wall Street Journal Names Merck Among Top 10 Best-Managed Companies

Our company has been recognized for our leadership and strong performance powering the work we do for patients and everyone who depends on us.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KOCH INVESTS: Building an Energy-Efficient Recycling Steel Rebar Mill

recently participated in a $700 million debt and equity financing round for Hybar, a newly formed company that plans to build, start up and operate a technologically advanced and energy-efficient scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill in Arkansas.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Vanguard Renewables Welcomes Foremost Farms USA to the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Vanguard Renewables®, a national leader in organics-to-renewable energy production, is excited to announce the addition of Foremost Farms USA®, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States, to the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Granting Surges Across Benevity’s Growing Client Community

Corporate granting surges across Benevity’s growing client community. The Benevity platform saw 38% year-over-year growth in grants processed. Read the full press release.

Research, Reports & Publications

‘A Futuristic Take on Farming’: CNH’s CR11 Combine Features in Auto & Design Magazine

The new CR11 combine harvester, product of CNH brand New Holland, was recently featured in the famed Auto & Design magazine for its new design language introduced by the company and David Wilkie, Head of Design at CNH.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Partners With Triscuit To Donate Over $160,000 to Local Food Banks

Through Albertsons Companies' #NourishingNeighbors program, they are thrilled to have partnered with Triscuit to donate over $160K to local food banks throughout the communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual Donates $500,000 to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings To Help Fund Higher Education

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced its continued commitment to helping alleviate the financial cost of college for families affected by childhood cancer through $500,000 in combined scholarships to 50 childhood cancer survivors and childhood cancer siblings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gaza Starves As Israel Presses War on Hamas

Children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition.

Diversity & Inclusion

NRG People Power: Get to Know Jamie Guinn

Happy New Year! We’re back with another NRG People Power blog, and we’re pleased to introduce you to more of the people behind our products and services. In this edition, we’re excited for you to get to know our Managing Director of Integrated Channels, Jamie Guinn.

Innovation & Technology

Unexpected Inspiration for More Sustainable Drug Development at Merck

Inspiration for a greener world can come from unexpected places. For Merck scientist, François Lévesque, it came from the pet store. This is the amazing story of how creativity and Green Chemistry made drug development more sustainable.

Innovation & Technology

How Indigenous Perspectives Can Guide Climate Innovation for a Just Transition: IBM Teams Up With Net Zero Atlantic in Canada

To support a just transition, IBM® joined forces with nonprofit Net Zero Atlantic through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to help enable informed climate decision-making and empower participation in the clean energy transition for Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a New Life: From RAF Medical Discharge to a Thriving Career at Leidos

The combination of her academic qualifications, on top of a decade plus worth of military service, made Newby an ideal candidate to join Leidos as a project security officer in July 2023. But what stood out to Newby was how much Leidos presented the perfect fit for her in turn.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance 2023 ESG Report: Enabling Healthy Communities

Today Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) released its 2023 ESG Report, an annual report on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, approach and performance across four key pillars.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Charity Classic Renews Investment in the Legacy Project

The Principal® Charity Classic with support from Sammons Financial Group will work with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to evolve the Legacy Project, into a community-driven, work-based learning program (Program) to prepare youth for future employment.

Education

International Day of Education: Spotlight on GRI Standards' Contributions

The UN International Day of Education, commemorated each year on January 24th, serves as a crucial acknowledgment of education as a fundamental human right and a shared public responsibility.

Health & Healthcare

Finding My Light in the Darkness of Cancer

For those of you who have heard the words “you have cancer” or been there with a loved one who has heard them, my heart goes out to you. Because I know. I know the fear, confusion, anger and, of course, uncertainty. After additional testing, my doctor confirmed it was cancer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Changing Lives in a Big Way

A Regions associate wanted to make an impact in his community by being a youth mentor. Little did he know the impact that brotherly connection would make on him as well.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Climate Change May Increase the Risk of Modern Slavery

During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, AB’s Director of Social Research & Engagement, Saskia Kort-Chick reflects on how climate change may increase the risk of modern slavery, which can have material implications for investors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Service Dog Prepares To Retire

Organizations like PNC help by sponsoring dogs, making it possible for more veterans to receive the life-altering support of a service dog. PNC has also been part of the family-friendly Community Mutt Strut fundraiser since its inception in 2016.

Diversity & Inclusion

JBL Launches NIL & Student Influencer Program - JBL Campus - to Empower Eardividuals Across College Campuses

JBL Campus has partnered with 25 dynamic student athletes and 55 lifestyle influencers across 45 U.S. college campuses who redefine their craft by celebrating the vibrant blend of passion and individuality - “eardividuals,” students that go beyond the ordinary.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Avondale Home Repairs Pave Way for a Brighter Future

The community of Avondale is a beneficiary of Fifth Third’s $180 million Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Investment Program. Launched in 2021, the program is flourishing and has begun creating the kind of fundamental change that helps communities thrive long-term.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests More than $1.1 million to Support Several Non-Profit Organizations in the Capital Region

In 2023, the KeyBank Foundation invested a total of $1,120,000 in several non-profit organizations in the Capital Region to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100 Years of the Olympic Winter Games: Celebrating Mountain Magic While Looking to the Future

The Olympic Winter Games are turning 100 years tomorrow, marking a revolutionary century of mountain sports driven by technological leaps and social progress. As we celebrate 100 years of sport on snow and ice, we look ahead to see how the Games can adapt to the challenges ahead.

Environment

Crown Holdings Aligns as an Inaugural Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter

In advance of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, we confirm our position as an inaugural Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter and our intent to publish disclosures aligned with the TNFD for our financial year 2025.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Growing Together: CNH Strengthens Community Outreach in Thailand

In the spirit of its commitment to giving back and enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves, CNH spearheaded a series of activities under its We Care, We Share program.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  2. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  3. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  6. 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...
  7. FedEx | Advancing Climate Solutions
    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  13. 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...
  14. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.