Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Socially Responsible Investing

SEC's Proposed Climate Rule a Game-Changer for Sustainability

Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans.

Research & Reports

New Fair Trade USA™ Report Reinforces That Consumers Are Prioritizing Sustainability

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and today more consumers than ever are revitalizing the global marketplace with their strong commitments to positive social and environmental impacts through their purchasing power.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Principal® Joins CRE Pledge for Action to Advance Women in Commercial Real Estate

Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment management team within Principal Global Investors®, has joined the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network’s CRE Pledge for Action ― an industry-first, CEO-driven initiative to advance women and elevate actions that

Environment

Celebrate Green Mountain Energy Earth Day 2022 at Discovery Green®

Discovery Green will celebrate Green Mountain Energy Earth Day on Sunday, April 10, 2022, from 12 – 5 p.m. The event will feature a full lineup of programming to celebrate birds and Houston’s importance as a migration hotspot.

Volunteering & Community

Delivering for Good: Story of “Legendary” Volunteer Bob Bledsoe

Air Force veteran, and FedEx Express crewmember Bob Bledsoe has been called a legend by fellow volunteers.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Claflin University's Deeply Rooted Commitment to Social Justice

Dwaun Warmack is the president of Claflin University in South Carolina, one of the nation’s top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where his longstanding commitment to social justice aligns with the university’s foundation.

Corporate Responsibility

Griffith Foods | Featured in Harvard Business Review for Purpose Journey Program

We're extremely proud to be featured in the Harvard Business Review for our Purpose Journey - https://lnkd.in/e6kpkByH.

Philanthropy

Ripple Foods Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Philanthropy

How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity

Approximately 800 million people around the world go hungry each day. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 1 in 3 people worldwide are at risk of food insecurity, a figure that jumped significantly due in large part to the global pandemic.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A Time for Action

As the USA celebrates Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reviews the progress achieved by companies throughout our global network with regard to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

Meet Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility Manager, Toddy Tu. I recently sat down with Toddy to learn more about his career journey and his involvement with Cisco’s water stewardship efforts in our supply chain.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Beer That Recycles Its Carbon Dioxide

Earthly Labs has developed a technology where breweries capture carbon dioxide when they brew their beer. They can then reuse it, reducing their reliance on purchases of the gas and making for beer that tastes even better.

Philanthropy

MAC Cosmetics Partners With The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring.

Health & Healthcare

Protecting Our Wellbeing at Work When the World Is Overwhelming

Covid restrictions are being relaxed around the world. Masks are slowing coming off and face to face interactions seem real again.

Socially Responsible Investing

Microbusinesses Are the Engine of the British Economy

Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy. When they thrive, we all thrive.

Energy & Infrastructure

Green Hydrogen Picks Up Momentum

Although buzz is building for green hydrogen – aka hydrogen produced through electrolysis powered by 100-percent renewable energy – today’s infrastructure doesn’t yet support wide-scale adoption.

Socially Responsible Investing

Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: Meet Marlita

Marlita Tenorio Gonzales runs a sportswear business in the Peruvian capital of Lima.

AI & Technology

Beth Kanter on the Promise of Smart Tech for Nonprofits

Beth Kanter shares insights on real-world innovation, nonprofit capacity building, and her & Allison Fine's new book, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World," in an interview with skilled volunteering leader Common Impact.

Socially Responsible Investing

AllianceBernstein: Making Sense of ESG-Labeled Bonds

We’re optimistic that securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds will help create a better, more sustainable world. And investors are just as eager to buy these bonds.

Events

Dine Out to Give Back on Thursday, April 28

Corporate Responsibility

Tetra Tech's Hampton Roads, Virginia, Office Exemplifies the Company's Spirit of Giving

Tetra Tech’s Norfolk office in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area exemplifies the company’s spirit of giving by organizing and volunteering for multiple opportunities to support our environment and the local community.

Socially Responsible Investing

Impact Cubed's ESG Platform Launches New Tools to Tackle Greenwashing and Regulatory Reporting

Impact Cubed, a leading provider of ESG data and sustainable investment solutions, has launched new tools on its automated platform so investors can see into fund holdings, measure impact, and report to regulators.

Events

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces New Members for March 2022

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.

Events

WEBINAR: Contributing Factors Into the Skyrocketing Drug Misuse Epidemic in the US

Join our webinar to find out more about the factors leading to the significant surge in overdose deaths and the barriers health professionals face in monitoring and intervening with patients at risk for drug misuse.

Corporate Responsibility

CNH Industrial Supports Local Communities by Donating Tablet Computers

Following CNH Industrial’s recent Capital Markets Day held in Miami, Florida, the company implemented a number of initiatives in order to make the event as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

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...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...