Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Announces Funding for First Connecticut-based Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club (BGC), announce the funding for Connecticut’s first Webster Finance Lab, which will be housed in Wakeman’s planned Madison Avenue, Bridgeport location.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BuildBetter With Whirlpool: Progress and Outcomes

BuildBetter with Whirlpool aims to help deliver an approximate 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to homes built to current government code.

Education

CNH Industrial Brand Case IH Bets on Agricultural Education

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, has donated four engines to different agricultural schools in Argentina. The aim is to increase knowledge of the machinery and contribute to regional agro-industrial development.

Environment

By Committing to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040, Minnesota Bolsters Its Role As Midwest Climate Leader

Ceres celebrates Minnesota’s new law committing to 100% clean electricity by 2040, and thanks Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers for approving the ambitious measure that will transition the grid in a timely and responsible manner.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driver Safety System: Using Technology To Improve Safety at Suncor

Within a shift work environment, fatigue is one of the leading causes of risk to operators. According to studies, 40 per cent of nighttime workers nod off during their shift.

Innovation & Technology

What’s Next for the Life Science Industry?

Real talk from the front lines of today’s research and manufacturing landscape

Innovation & Technology

Koch Engineered Solutions and Percepto Join Forces To Bring Cutting-Edge AI and Autonomous Drone Technology to Industrial Customers

Innovate or get left in the dust. That’s the kind of thinking that brought together Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, and Koch Engineered Solutions into a new collaborative venture.

Energy

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Meet your immediate and long-term green energy and EV charging objectives, guided by our expertise across markets and industries.

Health & Healthcare

The Virus Hunt: New Video Series Highlights Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition

The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition is working nonstop at the front lines of virus surveillance and prevention to help stop outbreaks before they become pandemics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Responds to Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

We are saddened by reports of Turkey and Syria enduring the strongest earthquake in over 100 years.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

FedEx is a longtime supporter of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), and its Collegiate Accelerator, previously the Student Entrepreneur Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper's Approach to Renewable Solutions

Products are the primary mechanism through which International Paper can contribute to a low carbon, circular economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Mental Health Trailblazers

Alkermes celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and countless other Black trailblazers who have persisted in the face of injustice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amazin’ Mets Foundation Launches New Website, Releases 2021 Annual Report

The New York Mets announced the launch of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation website and the release of the Foundation’s inaugural Annual Report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Think Globally, Act Locally: How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits in Their Community

Many companies donate time, money, and resources to help families in their communities through difficult times and ever-growing expenses.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Foundation Celebrates Black History Month With New Grants for Atlanta-Based Nonprofit Partners

The Home Depot Foundation works to drive sustainable change and social equity in our local communities all year long. In honor of Black History Month, The Foundation is granting $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefitting nonprofit partners.  

Events, Media & Communications

Q&A on Solidarity With Ukraine, Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus, and the Status of Athletes From These Countries

The following Q&A addresses the current situation following the Olympic Summit on 9 December 2022, the consultation calls with the Olympic Movement stakeholders in January 2023, and the IOC Executive Board statement on “Solidarity with Ukraine"

Innovation & Technology

How Adobe’s Scott Belsky Balances Engineering and Art (Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg)

Scott Belsky has a kaleidoscopic outlook on the tech industry. The creative, entrepreneur, and author has touched nearly every aspect of the ecosystem.

Events, Media & Communications

5G Talks: How Are Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom Building Energy-Efficient Networks?

In this episode, we’re exploring the benefits of how energy-efficient networks can combat rising energy prices, reduce carbon emissions, meet operational efficiency goals – and help deliver a superior customer experience.​

Events, Media & Communications

Purpose 360: A Look at ESG Post-Davos, With Martin Whittaker

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting at Davos convened CEOs from around the world to discuss global business challenges and identify forward-looking strategies for the years ahead.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet SCE’s World Champion Cyclist

“It’s the most miserable two and a half minutes you can imagine,” said Vikki Appel, a Southern California Edison senior advisor in IT Services. She’s describing the individual pursuit, a track cycling event consisting of a two-kilometer sprint against the clock.

Energy

Chevron and Baseload Capital Create Joint Venture To Explore Geothermal Development Opportunities

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), through its Chevron New Energies business, and Baseload Capital have announced a joint venture to develop geothermal projects in the United States.

Environment

How Pollen Contributes to the Sustainability of Our Forests

Future Rayonier forests depend on the precise and careful collection of pollen. We share what pollen is and how we collect this microscopic dust to ensure the preservation of one of the world’s most depended-upon resources: trees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Deploying Capital for Veteran Entrepreneurs

U.S. Army veteran Xiaobo Guan was struggling as a first-time business owner until capital and education from the Veteran Loan Fund helped him make improvements to his self-service car wash business.

Energy

Duke Energy Begins Operation of Idaho’s Largest Solar Plant

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced it has placed into commercial operation the 120-megawatt (MW) Jackpot Solar project in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Latest Campaigns

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