Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Nanomik Biotechnology Protects Crops From Fungi Using Biomimetic Principles

Nanomik Biotechnology protects crops from fungi by controlling the release of plant defense molecules found throughout nature.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows 34% Reduction in Dengue, Zika Transmission With Innovative SC Johnson Spatial Repellent

A spatial repellent product designed by SC Johnson could reduce dengue and Zika infections by an estimated 34%, according to new research released by the University of Notre Dame.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E23: Chris Tyson, Build Baton Rouge

Chris Tyson, President & CEO of Build Baton Rouge, shares about the redevelopment authority’s mission to bring together people and resources to promote equitable investment, innovative development, and thriving communities across Baton Rouge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Resiliency through Pro Bono: A Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Project Guide

Following the COVID-19 outbreak we surveyed nonprofits about their immediate needs. In Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono, we dig into insights from this survey and identify the types of pro bono that can support nonprofit efforts to bounce back.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Collaboration Drives Recovery From Historic Wildfires

With the launch of our Wildfire Restoration Collaborative, eight of our corporate partners — AT&T, Facebook, FedEx, HP, Mary Kay, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Target — committed to help the Foundation drive action around wildfire recovery.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Big Spoon Roasters Is Now Non-GMO Verified

Big Spoon Roasters announces the attainment of Non-GMO Project verification for its lines of nut butters and snack bars.

Environment

UPS Infographic | Reducing Our Impact in the Skies

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Power 50

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Max Talent”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Valley Businesses Honored by SRP for Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Today Salt River Project recognized ‘Champions of Energy Efficiency’ in the business community. Companies that go above and beyond to conserve and be more sustainable. SRP hosted its seventh annual Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards online.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will...

Education

How Nutrition Education Supports Healthy Child Development

The greatest burden of malnutrition is shouldered by children living in poor communities around the world. Studies show that poor nutrition causes nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five.

Environment

Putting Purpose into Action: Reducing Our Operational Footprint

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about how we're reducing our operational footprint in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil & Gas

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will feature big-name keynote speakers such as Donna Brazile, Anne Chow, Tony Plana, Carly Fiorina and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LIXIL Employees to Receive PTO for Election Day

Election day is only two weeks away and this year’s election has implications for all. Given this year’s unique challenges, we want to help our employees to exercise this most important freedom.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Yarn-Spinning at Gildan

Yarn spinning is the first step in transforming raw materials into garments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating the Power of Pro Bono in Difficult Times

Common Impact celebrates Pro Bono Week and the hard work our partners, volunteers, and staff have put in all year to build nonprofit capacity and strengthen communities in response to COVID-19, racial injustice, and other urgent social issues.

Energy

Vistra Invests in New Technologies, Launches Vistra Zero Portfolio

Vistra, which is already developing the world's largest battery energy storage project, the 400-MW/1,600-MWh Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California, today announced that it is breaking ground on six new solar projects and...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#TeamTrees Ahead of Schedule for 2020 on Anniversary of Launch

On the anniversary of the launch of #TeamTrees, the Arbor Day Foundation announced that the campaign’s goal of planting 22 million trees by the end of 2022 is well underway.

Environment

Working Together for Climate Action

With everything we are facing, it would be easy to think that the environment and climate change aren’t priorities right now. But decoupling our environmental health from human well-being and inequality is a mistake. Now more than ever, we must remember that these issues are highly interconnected, and that with creativity, we can create change.

Innovation & Technology

The Skills Gap: Know the Numbers

Throughout October, we’re empowering makers and tradespeople around the world! Our long-term goal is to inspire 10 million individuals by the year 2030 through upskilling, vocational and skills training, STEAM education, and access to Makerspaces.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Receives “Prime“ Status for CSR Performance

For the first time, Alexion has been awarded Prime Status rating for its best-in-class performance in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) sustainable practices by the Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Corporation Named One of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

VF Corporation recently announced that it was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Environment

Major US Investors Call on Largest Corporate Emitters to Disclose How Their Climate Lobbying Aligns With Climate Science

Institutional investors have issued an urgent call to 47 of the largest U.S.-based corporate greenhouse gas emitters to disclose how their climate lobbying aligns with the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement and science-based climate policies.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. 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...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. 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...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...