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

Environment

New Poll Shows Americans Actually Can Agree on Something: Trees

A new national survey found that 94% of Americans say trees are good for the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Advocates for Early Child Care and Education at the Louisiana State Capitol

Last week, Entergy joined the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, or LPIC, and United Way of Southeast Louisiana at the Louisiana State Capitol for the release of a new report, “A Modern History of Early Care and Education in Louisiana.”

Environment

Case IH Tractors Complete Epic Journey to the Antarctic

Last year, CNH Industrial reported that three of its Case IH brand tractors were close to completing an epic journey to a new, unique home: Antarctica.

Sustainable Development Goals

Antea Group Netherlands and the Green Ammonia Frontier

Currently, since ammonia is an existing technology used in industrial areas, it is used safely and correctly. However, as green ammonia becomes more common in energy transition, new (unproven) technologies are beginning to be used more.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Design a Circular Future With New openSAP Course

A new openSAP course, Designing a Circular Economy, addresses how we can create the products we need in a circular way, designing out the overwhelming waste, pollution, and harms to natural systems that are hallmarks of our current linear economy model.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Turo Becomes First Global Carbon Neutral Certified Car Sharing Marketplace

Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, announced today that the company has been Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services, a pioneer and global leader in the field of sustainability certification assessment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Atlanta Office Achieves Fitwel and LEED Silver Certification

Southwire is pleased to announce that its new Atlanta office has officially achieved Fitwel and LEED Silver certifications – two of the nation’s leading standards recognizing sustainable building practices that are designed to optimize environmental stewardship.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

2022 Sees Carton Recycling Performance Trending in the Right Direction

Every year, Carton Council of Canada (CCC) publishes the national blended collection-recycling rate for cartons on its website. For 2022, we are pleased to report that this performance now stands at 57%, up from 55% in 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Continues Helping Close Gaps With CareGrants in 2023

Caring is in Aflac’s DNA, and we are committed to addressing long-standing health inequities, including the cost of care. Our work to help close the health and wealth gap is a reflection of who we are and our belief in always striving to do what’s right.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Southern Company System Attorneys Chosen for Leadership Programs

Several Southern Company system attorneys have been selected to participate in two prestigious programs with the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD).

Environment

Ceres Commits To Support the Expansion of Fleet Electrification as Part of the Biden Administration’s Plan To Accelerate Electric Vehicle Growth

Ceres announced today a new commitment to expand its work to support major companies in the transition to electric vehicles (EV), as part of its participation in the White House’s EV Acceleration Challenge.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Farm to Fork, From County to County, in Pennsylvania

In addition to funding, Enbridge employees participated in a volunteer day during Hunger Action Month last September to pack 360 food boxes for seniors in need.

Education

Technology Unites STEM and Language Arts

Language arts educators don’t necessarily view themselves as teaching STEM skills alongside grammar and vocabulary. Yet when teaching reading and writing, adding technology only increases student learning and engagement.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Focus on Sustainability at American Airlines

American Airlines is working to make its operations more sustainable with more-fuel efficient aircraft powered increasingly by low-carbon fuel and new technology.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability Experts in the Banking & Insurance Sector Are Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labour With Significant Compensation Increases

Acre has seen an increased demand in businesses looking to expand their sustainability capabilities internally, while also trying to retain existing internal talent.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Private Equity Is Made for ESG Investment, but Don't Leave Money on the Table

Land Betterment Board member Chris Hagler, publishes article about how focused ESG actions by private equity drive efficiency, profitability and resiliency.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Businesses Are Creating Landscapes That Are ForestPositiveForAll

To transform the consumer goods industry to forest positive and meet emerging targets, including the COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework’s 30×30 goal, businesses need to look beyond their individual supply chains to ensure these landscapes can both survive and thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recycling Team Helps Fight Hunger in Central Virginia

“Not only was it a fun team building event but it was an honor having my east region peers come along side and serve my local community,” said Danny Peck, plant general manager, Richmond Recycling.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bank’s Involvement With Autism Awareness Month Resonates With Employee’s Family

Shana Pearson-Henry, a U.S. Bank employee for 20 years, holds one cause particularly close to her heart: autism awareness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading in the Age of Quiet Quitting

In this blog, I wish to offer some perspectives on leadership in large organizations concerned with the phenomenon of quiet quitting.

Education

Secret Deodorant Commits to Empowering 1 Million Young Women in Their Financial Journey

To kick off Financial Literacy Month, Secret Deodorant is launching a new financial empowerment initiative, aiming to provide 1 million young women with educational resources — including courses, apps and books – created by highly renowned female financial experts.

Environment

Duke Energy Transforms Catawba River in Great Falls, SC

“From rolling waves of granite to 40-foot rock bluffs, it’s not the sort of geology you’d expect to see in this part of South Carolina,” said Huffman, senior project manager at Duke Energy. “It’s like a transport to the mountains.”

Sustainable Development Goals

ESG Trendsetters: How Array Technologies Brings ESG Into the DNA of Its Business

Array’s hard work has found success in telling its authentic ESG story to investors. When asked to offer advice to other companies, panelists said to make a plan that is ownable but actionable.

Innovation & Technology

AllianceBernstein and Columbia Climate School's National Center for Disaster Preparedness Unveil Natural Hazards Index Tool

AllianceBernstein and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) at the Columbia Climate School announced today the launch of version 2.0 of the Natural Hazards Index (NHI) map application.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Recognized as One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America

We’re honored to share that Gen™ has been recognized for the second year in a row on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

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. 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...
  6. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. 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...
  12. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...