The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Volunteering & Community

Free Webinar: An Introduction to Skills-Based Volunteering

“The Promise of Skills-Based Volunteerism" is a free webinar from Common Impact and Revere Software that will explain what skills-based volunteering and pro bono consulting are, as well as how to create and deploy successful programs.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi Maintains Healthy, Safe and Engaged Workforce. Here's How

Because our employees are the glue that holds our organization together, maintaining a healthy, safe and engaged workforce is a priority at Sappi North America.

Energy & Infrastructure

AIDAperla Will Receive the Largest Battery Storage System in Passenger Shipping in 2020

AIDA President Felix Eichhorn and the world's most renowned provider of maritime battery systems signed the agreement on September 5, 2019 to electrify the first cruise ship of AIDA Cruises.

Philanthropy

ON Semiconductor Integrates Philanthropy Into Their Corporate Culture

This month, our blog stories will focus on our commitment to corporate social responsibility and how we give back to local communities we serve.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Panel Discussion: Why Taking a Risk With External Partners Can Be Good Business

Intel's Mike McDonnell, Sr. Manager Supply Chain Sustainability joined Gartner for a webinar to discuss how Intel is determining risk in its supply chain to fight modern slavery.

Philanthropy

Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart.org Announce $500,000 Commitment to Assist with Hurricane Dorian Relief and Recovery

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in North Carolina, South Carolina and the Bahamas, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Walmart.org are committing up to $500,000 in cash and in-kind donations for relief and recovery.

Philanthropy

JetBlue Foundation Focuses on Mentorship, Diversity and STEM and Technical Education Training with its Latest Round of Grants

This year, the JetBlue Foundation is fueling 13 programs with nearly $250,000 in grants to benefit their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and aviation initiatives.

Events

Rolling Out the Green Carpet

George Bandy, Jr. Chief Sustainability Officer, Mohawk Flooring North America, has a passion for the environment that dates back to his early youth. He was inspired by his grandmother, who “taught the discipline of being in touch with nature.”

Research & Reports

Creating Our Tomorrow, Sustainably Highlights UPS’s Sustainability Progress in Interactive Report

UPS has published its latest Sustainability Report, Creating Our Tomorrow, Sustainably, highlighting the company’s sustainability initiatives during 2018 and progress toward 2020 and 2025 goals.

AI & Technology

CNH Industrial, Taking the ‘Pulse’ of Innovation

CNH Industrial held an innovation event in partnership with the ‘Pulse’ organization, an innovation hub, focusing on new technologies and energy efficiency, in late August in Piracicaba, Brazil.

Research & Reports

Domtar’s 2019 Sustainability Report: A Better Future Together

Our 2019 Sustainability Report, “A Better Future Together,” details our efforts to build a better future with all of our stakeholders — including our customers, employees, investors, communities and environmental partners.

Philanthropy

CyberGrants Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Volunteering & Community

FedEx, Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, Team Rubicon & Water Mission Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to the Bahamas

More than 56,000 pounds of critical aid is on the ground and in the hands of relief workers in the Bahamas.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Membership Continues to Grow

“IWBI membership provides an opportunity for organizations to align with the WELL movement and join a community of leaders committed to advancing health and well-being across the globe,” said IWBI Chairman and CEO Rick Fedrizzi.

Philanthropy

Transit Bus Charging in Asheville Gets $200,000 Boost From Duke Energy

A $200,000 grant from Duke Energy will help the Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) system fund five electric bus-charging stations that were installed by the city earlier this year.

Events

Sharing the Path to Sustainability

Comerica recently enjoyed the honor of hosting more than 90 North Texas corporate responsibility professionals from local corporations and nonprofit organizations at Comerica’s corporate headquarters in Dallas.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Scaling Up: Pinar Dairy Expands Its Farmer Training Model in Turkey to Increase SDG Impact

Under Pinar, female farmers will receive specialized women-focused training, while others will be trained on animal health and feeding and financial literacy.

Awards & Rankings

UPS Infographic | 2018 Circle of Honor: Honoring UPS’s Safest Drivers

A perfect example of safety done right can be found among UPS’s Circle of Honor, which recognizes UPS drivers who have gone 25 years or more without a preventable crash.

Awards & Rankings

Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Earn Black & Veatch Honor From Midwest Asian Culture Group

With offices in more than 100 countries on six continents, global infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch champions workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a competitive strength and simply the right thing to do

Inclusion & Opportunity

Women Helping Future Women in STEM

As women remain dramatically underrepresented across STEM studies and careers, how do we make strides to close the gender gap and fuel the next generation of female innovators? With that mission in mind, we stepped up to help young girls pursue STEM.

Corporate Responsibility

Sodexo Brings Planet-friendly Future 50 Foods to 2,500 Hospitals and Businesses in the United States

Sodexo announced today that it is working with Knorr Professional and leading conservation organization World Wildlife Fund -UK (WWF-UK), becoming the first global player to serve planet-friendly Future 50 Foods on a global scale

Philanthropy

The UPS Foundation Commits $1 Million and Activates Disaster Relief Network to Support Immediate Needs and Long-term Recovery From Hurricane Dorian

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS, announced today it has engaged its network of preeminent relief organizations and committed $1 million for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

Philanthropy

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Supports Disaster Relief Efforts in the Bahamas

As victims in the Bahamas continue to feel the devastation of #HurricaneDorian, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is committed to supporting disaster relief partners, Americares, Direct Relief International and American Red Cross...

Corporate Responsibility

Applications Now Open for Retail Revival Program in Austin

This fall, eBay is expanding its Retail Revival program to the Texas capital.

Environment

Context-Based Targets Bring a Scientific Approach to Water Management

More than 600 companies are taking science-based climate action, and 232 have climate goals approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Latest Campaigns

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

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...

Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

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...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

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...