Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Stanley Black & Decker Joins Paradigm for Parity® Coalition To Address Leadership Gender Gap In Corporate Leadership

Mar 13, 2020 5:05 PM ET

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Stanley Black & Decker announced that it has joined the Paradigm for Parity® movement, a coalition of business leaders dedicated to addressing the leadership gender gap in corporate America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Will Help Customers and Small Businesses Disrupted by Impact of Coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020 3:50 PM ET

Verizon will waive late fees and keep residential and small business customers connected if negatively impacted by global crisis.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 13, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

FPT Industrial Creating a Sustainable Future Through Innovative Research Project Involvement

Mar 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

FPT Industrial a global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/ MI: CNH), is participating in the European battery research project SeNSE.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Partners With Girls Inc.

Mar 13, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Today’s girls face very real and profound issues as they navigate gender, economic and social barriers. But Girls Inc. is working to ensure positive outcomes for all girls, and Cox has committed itself to the cause.

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s Impossible for Us to Flourish as a Digital Nation Without Workplace Gender Diversity

Mar 13, 2020 2:10 PM ET

Diversity is a critical piece of the puzzle and one that also makes good business sense – McKinsey Global Institute estimates that getting more women into the workforce could create up to $12 trillion in additional GDP globally in 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Introducing Distrito T-Mobile: Un-carrier Deepens Commitment to Puerto Rico with 10-Year Investment in New Entertainment Complex

Mar 13, 2020 1:30 PM ET

T-Mobile — in partnership with PRISA Group and ASM Global — unveiled Distrito T-Mobile, a massive new entertainment complex in Puerto Rico, underscoring its commitment to the island as it rebuilds following Hurricane Maria and recent earthquakes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson Contributes $1 Million to CDC Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund to Fight COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 1:25 PM ET

As the global community continues its fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, SC Johnson announced a $1 million contribution to the CDC Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund to strengthen domestic and global public health infrastructure and responses.

Health & Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Announces Collaboration With the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Development

Mar 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson has announced that its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies have entered a collaboration with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to support the development of a preventive vaccine candidate for COVID-19.

Education

Adobe Enables Distance Learning Globally for Schools Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

The past few weeks have shown us that, even in times of uncertainty, our schools and business communities remain strong and resourceful, all while continuing to find creative ways to maintain learning and business continuity.

Diversity & Inclusion

She Works Behind the Scenes to Help Customers

Mar 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

When Chipo Mkandla moved to the United States from Zimbabwe to work in hospitality, she never imagined she’d end up at an energy company. It turns out the roles had more in common than she thought.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer Animal Health Launches Global Care4Pigs Grant to Advance Swine Well-Being

Mar 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Ensuring the well-being of animals is an area of growing emphasis for livestock professionals across the world. To support and advance their efforts, Bayer Animal Health has launched the new global Care4Pigs grant initiative.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

COVID-19: How Companies Are Responding

Mar 13, 2020 11:30 AM ET

As we all seek to better understand how companies can be a positive force during uncertain times, we’ve rounded up a few examples of companies stepping up to support coronavirus mitigation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Voting Early Is Easier Than Ever — So MTV Is Making It a Holiday

Mar 13, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Whether your state allows you to vote absentee, or if you simply want to show up to your local polling place a few days early, Saturday, October 24, is a great day to do it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo Announces Extended Paid Sick Leave for All Employees in the US Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Sodexo today announced that it will ensure sick pay for all employees, either full time or part time, for up to 21 workdays if they have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or are asked not to come to work for COVID-19 related symptoms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Women’s Day 2020: How Keysight Is Acting for Equality

Mar 13, 2020 10:10 AM ET

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was ‘an equal world is an enabled world.’ As well as celebrating women’s achievements, the day is also a CTA to raise awareness against gender bias & accelerate efforts to realize equality globally

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Helps The Salvation Army Provide Nashville Area Tornado Relief

Mar 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Salvation Army teams are working across the community to serve our neighbors who have been affected by the tornadoes from March 3rd, 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank and the National Gallery of Canada Announce the Longlist for the 2020 New Generation Photography Award

Mar 13, 2020 9:10 AM ET

Scotiabank and the National Gallery of Canada are pleased to announce the longlist for the third annual New Generation Photography Award.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Program to Possibility: Sabrina Teixeira, Director of Financial Operations at Gildan

Mar 13, 2020 9:00 AM ET

For International Women’s Day, we asked Sabrina Teixeira, Director of Financial Operations at Gildan’s headquarters, to share how some of the Company’s initiatives have empowered her as a woman in the workforce.

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen Announces Addition of New Board Members as Part of Global Expansion Presented Globally by Microsoft

Mar 12, 2020 8:55 PM ET

Ideagen® Announces Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-Bear and Steven James Tingus, National Disability Policy and Inclusion Leader joining Ideagen Advisory Board

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named a Most Responsible Company by Newsweek

Mar 12, 2020 7:55 PM ET

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being named to Newsweek’s first ranking of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Shares the Top 3 Energy Trends in 2020

Mar 12, 2020 6:15 PM ET

For nearly a decade, Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services has hosted an internal forum among its international experts to discuss energy trends for the coming year.

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor is Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

Mar 12, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Perhaps you may have had this thought or asked a question as to why we have groups focused on our differences. So, I would like to address this and the purpose of Affinity Network Groups (ANGs).

Energy

CBRE Property Management Partners With Negawatt Utility to Help Buildings Optimize Efficiency Through Digital Transformation

Mar 12, 2020 5:05 PM ET

CBRE’s Property Management Team and prop-tech company Negawatt Utility Limited (Negawatt) have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of delivering best-in-class building management and energy saving technologies to buildings in Hong Kong.

Environment

Investors and Companies Urge States to Adopt Transportation and Climate Initiative, a ‘once-in-a-generation Opportunity’

Mar 12, 2020 4:25 PM ET

A diverse group of investors, companies, trade associations, institutions, & organizations across the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic are urging the region’s governors today to band together & create a clean transportation future