Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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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

Owens Corning Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report, Our Mission at Work, outlining the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2023 Honorees of The Civic 50

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2023. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ceres Honors the Companies and Policymakers Whose Leadership Inspired Historic Climate Wins in 2022

Last year was the most consequential for climate, clean energy, and environmental justice policy in U.S. history.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dignity, Control and a Cupboard No Longer Bare

In 2022, Enbridge made a $15,000 Fueling Futures donation to I Can for Kids Foundation as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities near our operations. The funding purchased grocery gift cards for families, supporting approximately 750 kids.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases 11th Annual Industry Report on Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement Trends

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 11th annual Industry Review: Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Report,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Attracting, Retaining and Motivating Top Talent by Harnessing the Power of ESG Storytelling

In today's competitive job market, where talent acquisition and retention have become paramount for organizations, effective communication of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives is key.

Environment

Introducing the Aquality App: A Solution To Improve Farming’s Impact on Water Quality

Deltares, a non-profit research organization based in the Netherlands, teamed up with IBM to enhance and expand the reach of its Aquality app: a tech solution that helps farmers monitor nitrate levels and give insights into nutrient losses and local water quality.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Volunteerism: The Benefits of Volunteering in the Workplace

In the future, more companies will develop corporate volunteering programs to engage their employees in CSR. The best programs will involve employees and adopt new technologies to facilitate corporate volunteerism opportunities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Customer Ameren Illinois Wins Four Inspiring Efficiency Awards

MEEA annually recognizes energy efficiency leaders through its “Inspiring Efficiency Awards.” Leidos and customer Ameren Illinois were recognized with a record four awards at MEEA’s 19th annual event, which was held in early 2023.

Environment

Adoption of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The European Union Council announced it had adopted the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that aims to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on or exported from the EU market.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Change Through Decentralization

As we look at the world today, it is clear that the pace of change has increased. Gone are the days when we could experience periods of stability between disruptions. Now, change is perpetual, pervasive, and exponential.

Innovation & Technology

Can Alternative Fuels Power Carbon-Neutral Farming?

When you think about vehicle innovations that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the internal combustion engine is likely the last thing on your mind. But New Holland Agriculture recently launched a new tractor onto the market that utilizes just such a powertrain.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy's 2022 Diversity and Pay Parity Annual Report: The Specifics - Representation

Teams comprised of people with different identities, backgrounds and experiences attract and retain more diverse talent, build better products and services, help inspire customer loyalty, and enable collaboration and innovation.

Environment

Bloomberg Impact Report 2022: Reducing Our Emissions

Bloomberg's environmental performance targets are aligned with multinational efforts to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avoid catastrophic climate change.

Environment

The Power of Community Tourism: Planeterra’s Mission To Turn Travel Into Impact

Planeterra is the world’s leading nonprofit using tourism to uplift communities around the world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Green Ledger: Where Carbon and Financial Accounting Unite

Existing approaches to climate change aren’t doing enough, especially when most of your emissions are stuck in your supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins and Heliox To Partner on EV Charging Solutions for Fleet Customers

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. and Heliox, a supplier of fast-charging solutions, have signed an agreement to provide both the sale and service of electric vehicle chargers in North America.

Environment

380 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, WWF Reports

A color-changing lizard, a thick-thumbed bat, a poisonous snake named after a Chinese mythological goddess, an orchid that looks like a muppet, and a tree frog with skin that resembles thick moss are five of the 380 new species described by scientists in the Greater Mekong region

Environment

Franklin Templeton Employees Celebrate Earth Day

Franklin Templeton employees commemorated Earth Day in a variety of ways, including planting trees, cleaning up parks and beaches and participating in educational events.

Education

Professional Development Resources From Discovery Education To Support Educators All Summer Long

To help educators prepare for the next school year with the latest and best practices in teaching, Discovery Education presents a curated collection of professional development resources covering an array of topic areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Extends Wing of Support After Town Sign Is Stolen

As visitors enter the town of Flanders, New York, they’re greeted with a sign that features “The Big Duck,” a white, Peking duck not unlike the one featured in Aflac’s logo.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Inclusive Leadership via Language

As leaders we are not only responsible for delivering business outcomes but ensuring that our team culture supports and accelerates them. As the leader of Cisco Innovation Labs, diversity of thought, inclusion, and belonging all unlock my team’s potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins India Limited Honored for Environmental Management

Cummins India Limited (CIL) has received the Excellence in Environmental Management award for the manufacturing sector from the Confederation of Indian Industry - ITC Center for Excellence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Engaging a Diverse Workforce

In light of World Day for Cultural Diversity, Gildan shares how operating in 12 countries comes to life through its diverse workforce of close to 50,000 employees and strong local hiring practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Designated as a “3+” Company in the 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Directory™

We know that to effectively serve patients of all backgrounds, our teams in all areas of our business —including at the most senior levels — must reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

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...