Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Inclusion & Opportunity

A Q&A With Qurate Retail's Virginia Nguyen, One of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in the U.S.

November 10, 2022: Earlier this year, the National Diversity Council recognized Virginia Nguyen, Chief Diversity Officer at Qurate Retail GroupSM, as one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in the United States.

Environment

Antarctic-Bound Tractors Prepared for Final Leg of Epic Journey

It’s been a journey two years in the making, but three tractors are preparing to embark for a unique new home, far from the Australian paddocks in which they’re usually seen.

Awards & Rankings

Hormel Foods CEO Jim Snee Receives Responsible CEO of the Year Honor For Transformational Leadership

Hormel Foods Corp., a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, was named the 2022 Responsible CEO of the Year for transformative leadership by 3BL Media.

Environment

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches the "Net Zero Playbook For Consumer Industries", in Collaboration With Accenture

The Consumer Goods Forum has launched the Net Zero Playbook for Consumer Industries in collaboration with its members, Accenture and the Race to Zero.

Corporate Responsibility

Spotlight on Henkel Employee Resource Groups: Military/Veterans

The Military/Veterans Employee Resource Groups aims to engage, support and develop a comradery among veterans, spouses, significant others, family members and supporters of veterans across Henkel.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Collaboration, Active Listening, Delivering on Our Promises: Enbridge Releases First Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan

On September 28, Enbridge released its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP)—articulating and tracking our progress against 22 commitments to continue building strong relationships with Indigenous communities across North America and advance reconciliation.

AI & Technology

Newport Utilities Proves Fixed Wireless Access Is a Viable Alternative to Fiber

Built on Ericsson Massive MIMO technology, the fixed wireless access solution proved easier and more cost effective to deploy than fiber, and today is a vital driver of economic development.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Lenovo CO2 Offset Services Surpasses 1 Million Metric Tonnes of Carbon Offsets Milestone, As More Businesses Champion Sustainability Practices

Today marks an important milestone for Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services, a first-of-its-kind initiative within the tech industry: Lenovo’s customers have offset more than 1 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide from their purchases of Think PCs.

Volunteering & Community

Edison Volunteers Help Families Transition to Clean Energy

The nonprofit GRID Alternatives resumes solar panel installations as pandemic restrictions ease.

Environment

United Rentals Partners With Shell To Provide Sustainable Solutions

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) ), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it has provided all-electric trucks to Shell for use at its Geismar (La.) Chemical Manufacturing site.

Events

Join eko Solutions' President, Peter Rodriguez on Cancel the Housing Crisis

Join eko Solutions’ President, Peter Rodriguez on Cancel the Housing Crisis on 11/13 @ 7:30 pm ET where he will discuss ekō’s modular housing offerings.

Corporate Responsibility

Submittable's New Give Platform Helps Companies Meet Employee Demand for Corporate Giving

Submittable launched its new corporate giving product, allowing companies to quickly meet employee demand for sponsored donation opportunities.

Corporate Responsibility

Emergency Planning Tips for Loved Ones With Special Needs

Remember – during an emergency is not the time to make important decisions. Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared helps build confidence that you and your family will be safe.

Corporate Responsibility

Nurturing Contribution-Motivated Employees Supports Both Business' and Workers' Success

In today’s competitive business environment, everyone is trying to attract and retain the right employees.

Energy & Infrastructure

[Podcast Series] Internet of Things (IoT) Powering Smart and Sustainable Homes of the Future

Season two of “Climate Change with Net-Zero Homes” podcast with a new list of global CEOs, opinion leaders, industrial analysts, and others to educate us on how we can collectively work towards the goal of limiting temperature rise to 1,5 degrees.

Environment

Applied Materials Joins Semiconductor Climate Consortium as a Founding Member

A total of 65 global electronics manufacturing and design companies have pledged to hit net zero emissions by 2050.

Volunteering & Community

Providing Comfort and Hope Through Food

With support from FedEx, World Central Kitchen has responded to many recent disasters, directly impacting more than 2.7 million people since May, 2022 and nearly 7 million people since 2021.

Environment

ESG: The Key To Future Business Success

Let’s take a closer look at why ESG frameworks are such a vital part of doing business, shaping the future of corporate finance and sustainability.

Environment

The Surprising Carbon Impact of Science: Study by My Green Lab Finds 91% of Biotech & Pharma Companies Not Aligned With Paris Climate Agreement

A study by My Green Lab released at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, found that 91% of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies do not have carbon reduction targets aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement.

Energy & Infrastructure

Cummins Executive Says Renewable Natural Gas Has Potential and Challenges

Renewable natural gas from sources like wastewater treatment plants has significant room to grow as a carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative fuel source that is not a fossil fuel.

Environment

Ceres Applauds Biden Administration’s Proposed Use of Its Procurement Power To Reduce Climate Risk and Build Climate Resilience

Today, the Biden Administration, acting through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council, proposed an update to its rule governing disclosure of climate-related information by federal suppliers.

Awards & Rankings

Tapestry's CEO, Joanne Crevoiserat, Named to Forbes' "50 Over 50"

Congratulations to our CEO, Joanne Crevoiserat, for being named to Forbes’ list of ‘50 Over 50!'

Events

Logitech Announces Future Positive Technology Challenge

Logitech recently launched The Future Positive Challenge, a technology and engineering challenge for disruptors who have a desire to make a meaningful contribution to a positive future.

Corporate Responsibility

The Calavo Way: Ethics and Integrity

Calavo is committed to conducting its business honestly and ethically wherever we operate in the world, constantly improving the quality of our services, products and operations

Environment

International Paper's Approach to Sustainable Forest Management

International Paper purchases approximately 52 million tons of virgin wood, approximately four million tons of fiber fuel and approximately five million tons of recovered fiber annually for our manufacturing.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

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...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...