Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Editors Pick

Cindy Santiago
Meet Benny and Cindy: Spreading Good Vibes Through the Tribe

Henkel

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac team members show their medals from the Marine Corps Marathon.
Honoring Veterans at Aflac and Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Aflac Incorporated

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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At COP30, Leaders Can Define the Next Era of Sustainable Finance

SAP

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Research, Reports & Publications

An Auditor's Perspective on ESG

Workiva’s Ernest Anunciacion sits down with Nancy Jordan, vice president of internal audit at Cornerstone Building Brands, and Tom Rams, senior director of SOX and internal audit at 8x8.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Quite Quiet Revolutionizes the German Jewelry Industry With SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds, certified under the SCS-007 sustainability standard, not only provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative, but also help reduce human rights abuses and concerns in diamond mining.

Energy

Piedmont Natural Gas Debuts Consumer-Friendly Carbon-Reducing Program for South Carolina and Tennessee Customers

Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in South Carolina and Tennessee now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge – a voluntary program that offers customers the opportunity to purchase green “blocks” from Piedmont.

Environment

Tetra Tech President Jill Hudkins Provides Water Industry Insights in Environmental Business Journal

In Environmental Business Journal’s (EBJ) 2023 “Water Industry Issue,” Jill Hudkins, President of Tetra Tech, discusses the state of the water industry, helping clients address water supply challenges, and harnessing water data to provide actionable intelligence for clients.

Energy

South Pole Accelerates Clean Energy Procurement With Strategic Investment in Pioneering Platform “Renewabl”

"This collaboration will empower our clients to make a tangible difference and contribute to fighting climate change." - Patrick Horka, Global Director of Renewable Energy Solutions at South Pole

Events, Media & Communications

Texas Capital Presents: Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration

Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX, hosted an Independence Day Celebration, presented by Texas Capital, on Saturday, July 1. Named the “Official Independence Day Celebration for the City of Dallas,” this event was free and open to the public, bringing in over 20,000 attendees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Entergy One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2023

Entergy has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity this year. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits

As we close out Earth Month, it seems only fitting to discuss one of the most complicated issues with greenhouse gas accounting in our nation’s food and beverage supply chains — Scope 3 emissions and the potential solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employee Volunteering and DEI Go Hand in Hand

The goals and outcomes of corporate social responsibility programs and DEI efforts aren’t exactly the same, but they’re closely related. Often what’s good for volunteering programs is good for DEI efforts and vice versa.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company Subsidiaries Among the First To Use AI To Enhance Worker Safety

Through its investment in Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Southern Company supports some of the most innovative new technology companies in the energy ecosystem.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA), the American chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, is pleased to announce that Adam Roy Gordon has been appointed as the organization’s next Executive Director.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Is Committed to Improving Their Impact

Over the past 125 years, International Paper has continually evolved to meet new challenges, anticipating and acting upon what’s next. As a company, we believe our business model should drive sustainable outcomes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Ranks Eighth in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023

Lenovo has once again been named in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023, ranking eighth in this list of global companies with supply chains.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Expedia Group Partners with The International Rescue Committee

To support global disaster response efforts, Expedia Group partners with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Together with the IRC, we aim to further our collective impact.

Events, Media & Communications

VERGE 23, the Leading Climate Tech Event, Will Convene More Than 5,000 Leaders in San Jose, CA

VERGE 23, taking place October 24-26, 2023 in San Jose, CA, is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

Environment

How Can Our Respect for the Sea Enhance Our Networking Events?

No ordinary NGO, Ocean Generation combines the disruptive energy of a youth collective with years of experience in storytelling through science and film to create an inclusive approach to sustainability that enables an Ocean-positive future.

Education

Dow and Teach for All Expand Support for STEM Education To Impact Underserved Youth

Dow announced an expanded partnership with Teach For All to fund Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teacher recruitment, professional development and placement in underserved schools in Bahía Blanca, Argentina; Tokyo, Japan; Lagos, Nigeria; and Tarragona, Spain.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness and Freedom, Say Small Business Owners in GoDaddy Study

New survey results from GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, show that almost three-quarters (74%) of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Business Case for Tackling Inequality

Inequality acts as a threat multiplier, fueled by crises ranging from pandemics to climate change. It is a systemic risk threatening the political and economic fundamentals that businesses depend on to operate, innovate, and grow.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride at FedEx

The celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, often referred to as June Pride Month, began in June of 1970, one year following the Stonewall Riots in New York City.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Board of Director Chris Hagler Moderates Panel at GreenFin 23

Chris Hagler, Land Betterment Board of Director moderates panel at GreenFin23 titled Green Banks: Catalyzing Investments in Climate Solutions.

Environment

Uncovering Hidden Value: How Calculating the True Cost of Water Drives Circular Water Management

Embracing the true value of water is a transformative journey that benefits not only businesses but also the broader ecosystem and future generations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Three Surprising Trends Driving Growth in the Alternative Proteins Industry

The survey conducted for CRB’s 2023 Horizons: Alternative Proteins report uncovered three big industry trends: increasing scalability, chasing sustainability, and pulling back on capital investment.

Sustainable Development Goals

A New Life for Used Components: 'A Sustainable Year' Story

In CNH Industrial’s latest story in the A Sustainable Year series, the world of remanufacturing is explored – from the benefits of reman parts over new parts to the company’s dedication to sustainable technology.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Effectively Communicating Governance Matters & How 3BL Delivers

The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework has, in recent years, gathered impressive traction as companies find their sustainability and ethical practices increasingly in the spotlight.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. 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...
  5. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  6. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. 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...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  10. 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...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...