Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

“Never Enough”: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning

Mike Davis: Leadership is leadership, no matter the setting. And solving difficult problems involves the same kinds of skills and considerations in just about every scenario.

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Brings New Renewable Energy to the Grid Through Virtual Power Purchase Agreement With Enel Green Power

As part of its ongoing commitment to renewable energy, MilliporeSigma has signed a 12-year, off-site, virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power for the construction of a future wind and storage project in Texas.

Diversity & Inclusion

Choose to Challenge: How Investing in Women Strengthens Families and Communities

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “choose to challenge,” which encourages every one of us to call out gender bias and inequality, and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.

Health & Healthcare

International Medical Corps and FedEx Team-Up to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in California

International Medical Corps launched its COVID-19 vaccination activities in Los Angeles during the first week of March at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) and Kedren Community Health Center (KCHC).

Innovation & Technology

Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors Released

Responsible Minerals Initiative and Responsible Mica Initiative release Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Achieves 2020 Carbon Intensity Target on Path to Climate Vision 2050

CLP Group has achieved a key milestone in its decarbonisation journey amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more in its latest Sustainability Report.

Environment

Environmental Justice in Los Angeles

For communities such as West Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro, and Carson - a 30-minute drive south of downtown Los Angeles — environmental injustice stems from the fossil fuel industry which, for impacted communities, is right on their doorstep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Starbucks, PayPal and PSEG Join Ceres' Company Network

Starbucks Corp., PayPal Holdings Inc. and PSEG have joined the Ceres Company Network, the sustainability nonprofit Ceres announced today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Year Later: How Businesses Stepped up Their Social Responsibility, Employee Giving, and Wellness Programs in the Face of COVID-19

It has been one year since the pandemic first prompted "stay-at-home" orders and business shutdowns.

Education

How Qualcomm Is Powering Educational Experiences at Home and Around the World

Education is fundamental to improving lives across the globe, and so it’s crucial that we all do what we can to inspire and prepare the next generation of inventors who will drive innovation. It’s more important now than ever.

Diversity & Inclusion

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Shined a Light on Mental Health and Sparked a Movement to Change the Way We Work

Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, and Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, recently joined Merck’s Dr. Julie Gerberding, chief patient officer and executive vice president, to talk.

Diversity & Inclusion

Q&A with Keysight's Director of Inclusion & Diversity — Women's History Month and Gender Diversity Trends

Leslie Camino’s role includes activating Keysight's enterprise wide ecosystem to foster an inclusive environment that serves as a competitive advantage, while increasing opportunities and innovation through a diverse workforce.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Snackfutures Joins Upcycled Food Association

SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International, Inc. innovation and venture hub, today announced its membership to the Upcycled Food Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing food waste by growing the upcycled economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stanley Black & Decker Names Joe Simms Chief Diversity Officer

In this role, Simms will champion a broad approach to diversity, equity and inclusion to accelerate company performance, optimize organizational culture, enhance transparency and strengthen accountability.

Environment

Jim Thorne, President of Nourish Ventures and SVP, Partnerships & Strategy for Griffith Foods Hosted Networking discussion at Future Food Tech Summit

Jim Thorne, President of Nourish Ventures and SVP, Partnerships & Strategy for Griffith Foods hosted a networking discussion at Future Food-Tech Summit!

Energy

Chevron is Advancing A Lower-Carbon Future

See Chevron’s perspective and actions to advance a lower-carbon future. These actions will make energy and global supply chains more sustainable – helping industries and customers that use our products build the lower-carbon world we all desire.

Diversity & Inclusion

MetLife Elevates Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Role through New Reporting Line to CEO

Dr. Cindy Pace, MetLife's Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, will add a new reporting line directly to the CEO, underscoring the company’s commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its business strategy.

Events, Media & Communications

Women Who Code: CONNECT Forward IG Live: Interview With Velia Carboni, Executive Vice President at VF Corp

Hear from Velia Carboni, VF Chief Digital Technology Officer, on how a digital mindset and cultural shift are the solutions to surviving the ever-changing technology landscape, especially for women in technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEOs Discuss Long-Term Plans from Corporate Issuer and Investor Perspectives

Leading corporate CEOs gathered virtually with former Vanguard Chair Bill McNabb and NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© (CECP) CEO Virtual Roundtable Series.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes VP of Marketing Shares What Inspires His Work

We continue to recognize our passionate employees by spotlighting their “Why” for joining the Alkermes psychiatry team. Damon Harrell, VP of Marketing, shares why he’s inspired to make a difference for those living with serious mental illness.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circular Economy: A Solution to the Covid-19 Crisis?

When the Covid-19 crisis started to unfold in early spring last year, little did we know about what we could expect.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Guide to Successful Marketing Pro Bono

Join Taproot Foundation's free webinar on Wednesday, March 31 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for everything you need to know about planning for and managing marketing pro bono to successfully boost your communications and storytelling efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An App That Makes Financial Sense for Older LGBTQ Adults

Like many people, Frank Liu and Donna Sue Johnson worry about being able to take care of themselves and their partners as they age.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why the Recycling System Is Not Broken

I'm all about circularity – and that means I'm not willing to scrap recycling just because it has flaws.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. 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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...