Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Foundation Gives $2.5 Million to Accelerate Red Cross COVID-19 Response

May 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

COVID-19 is having the largest impact on the poor and displaced, who have few resources to cope with disease or the global economic downturn. To aid humanitarian relief in the US and around the world, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation donated...

Events, Media & Communications

Masterclass on Business and Gender Equality by Business Call to Action and Oxfam – May 12 at 8am EST (12:00 UTC)

May 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

A look at gender equality and why it matters to companies. The session aims to build a common understanding among participants, cover the implications of gender inequality for companies and workers, and look at the business case for addressing them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly Half of Bloomberg LP Energy Usage Now Comes From Renewables, up Sharply From 17% in 2018

May 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Bloomberg LP received 48.5% of its energy from renewable sources in 2019, up from 17% in 2018 and exceeding its 2020 interim goal of 35% of renewables use, according to the company’s 11th annual Impact Report released today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Receives Pending Certified B Corporation Status

May 8, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is excited to announce obtaining Pending Certified B Corporation status through the B Lab.

Health & Healthcare

Tetra Tech Provides Guidance on Adapting Your Business Continuity Plan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 8, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, Tetra Tech brings emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities that are established, experienced, and ready to go across the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Donates Boxes to The Global FoodBanking Network to Respond to COVID-19 in Turkey

May 8, 2020 3:00 AM ET

In Turkey, 50,000 boxes are being distributed to GFN member food bank, Temel İhtiyaç Derneği (TIDER). These boxes will enable TIDER to distribute nutritious food to approximately 150,000 families – nearly double the number served pre-crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper, Türkiye’deki KOVİD-19 Mücadelesine Destek Vermek için Global FoodBanking Network’e Kutu Bağışlıyor

May 8, 2020 3:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Register Now! Join us May 12th to Learn How to Create a Corporate Giving Program in the Time of COVID-19

May 7, 2020 6:40 PM ET

Between workplace giving programs, employee assistance funds (EAFs), crowd-fundraising campaigns, and matching gift programs, employers have an arsenal of options for supporting their employees and the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

Think Holistically About Sustainability — It’s Much More Than Climate

May 7, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery Hosts First Town Hall and Announces Three New Co-chairs

May 7, 2020 5:35 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the addition of Bryon Price, chair of the board of the Facility Management Association of Australia and Strategic Development Director of A.G. Coombs Group; ...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Midwest Health System Deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to Combat COVID-19

May 7, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Midwest health system deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to combat COVID-19. Application of rapid-screening capabilities could prove invaluable to communities across the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schneider Electric Foundation Joins #GivingTuesdayNow, a Global Day of Giving in Response to COVID-19

May 7, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Education

As College Students Face Uncertainty – Hormel Foods Steps Up to Launch Virtual Internship Program for 60 College Students

May 7, 2020 4:15 PM ET

With internships in flux at many corporations due the effects of COVID-19, Hormel Foods believed it was imperative to not only honor its commitment to their inspired summer interns, but rethink and revolutionize its entire program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Donates $1 Million to New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

May 7, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Verizon’s total COVID-19 crisis commitment now stands at over $55 million in contributions and donations to nonprofits around the globe.

Environment

Leaders "Sustaining Hope Within Crisis" by Bringing Innovative Projects to Life

May 7, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Living Future 2020 Online opened today showing how leaders around the world are “Sustaining Hope Within Crisis,” by bringing innovative projects to life.

Events, Media & Communications

A Holistic Approach to Creating, Choosing + Improving Sustainable Products

May 7, 2020 3:30 PM ET

LIVING FUTURE 2020 Session: Selecting responsible and sustainable buildings products continues to be a thorn in the side of well-meaning project teams, hampering industry progress toward both human health outcomes and climate-friendly building materials.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Its 2019 Highlights

May 7, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Youth Spark Connection and Create Community to Support Well-Being

May 7, 2020 2:50 PM ET

During these past several weeks of social distancing, the topics of connection and well-being have come into sharper focus more than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy Provides Progress on Net-Zero Goal in 2019 Sustainability Report

May 7, 2020 2:30 PM ET

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, providing an update on the Company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nominate a JetBlue Healthcare Hero

May 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Across the country, healthcare workers have earned our love, our gratitude and some serious R&R. To thank them, we’re giving away 100,000 pairs of roundtrip flights - so they can take a vacation when the time is right.

Health & Healthcare

Caring for Yourself and Your Team During COVID-19

May 7, 2020 1:25 PM ET

We are living in unprecedented and extremely stressful times. I feel like we’re extras in the movie, the “War of the Worlds.” Many liken it to the stress we felt during 9/11/2001, mixed with the stress of the market decline of 2008. However, I want to encourage you all to hold onto hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping the Benton and Franklin County United Way Make a Difference

May 7, 2020 12:30 PM ET

When the Bechtel Group Foundation, which is Bechtel’s philanthropic organization, created the Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund, UWBF was a natural choice as a partner in helping communities coping with the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Team Up With LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to Deliver 1,000 Meals to Carson, Calif. Community at Dignity Health Sports Park

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with the LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to provide 1,000 meals to residents of the Carson, Calif. community at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 1, 2020.

Education

Nickelodeon Sees E-Learning Success as Employees Mentor Aspiring Animators

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Nickelodeon and Burbank High School's Animation Partnership is proudly in its 8th year pairing students with our industry professionals. And thanks to a few key players, we’ve been proudly pushing on from home!

Innovation & Technology

Remote Site Inspection Using Drones and Smart Glass Technology

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Despite the current health crisis and responsibility for keeping people safe, EHS managers are still accountable for EHS business-related functions. Read more on how we can use drones & smart glasses in due diligence work & how Antea Group can help.