Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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HPRC Impact Report

Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

America’s Most Innovative Companies

The Gabelli School will recognize the top companies with an innovation award to be presented at the 2nd annual American Innovation Conference to be held in October in New York.

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Energy

More Renewable Energy Options Available Under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program in North Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View the NCUC order.

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.

Media & Communications

How Do We Get Board Room Attention for Our Corporate Sustainability Efforts? And Help Directors Understand and Support the Corporate Effort?

Those questions and more are often raised by managers trying to get the board room and C-suite attention – and support needed -- to launch or advance the company’s sustainability journey.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Transform. Influence. Lead. Hispanic Action Network (HAN) Aligned at the UnidosUS Annual Conference

FedEx Hispanic Action Network (HAN) leadership recently attended the UnidosUS Annual Conference held in San Diego, CA, August 3 - 6. More than 3,000 visitors were on hand for the Conference and thousands more at the National Latino Family Expo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Allstate Foundation and Serena Williams Shine a Spotlight on a Dangerous and Often Overlooked Form of Domestic Violence

The signs of financial abuse are often invisible, from extreme restrictions on spending to blocked access to bank accounts or ruined credit.

Black & Veatch

Research, Reports & Publications

National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology

As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology

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Innovation & Technology

HP Opens New 150,000 Square Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Today, HP Inc. opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

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Environment

BLOG | Raising Awareness for the Pollinator Crisis: Results of Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation-Funded Parks for Pollinators Campaign

This BioBlitz campaign is part of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Gro More Good commitment to connect 10M children to the benefits of gardens and greenspaces by 2023 and to promote pollinator education and protection to America’s youngest generation of gardeners

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Roundtable Aims High, but Misses

The Business Roundtable has recognized that a singular focus on shareholder value is the wrong “north star” for business leaders. However, its updated statement falls short of what society and business truly need to thrive in the 21st century.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for Fifth Consecutive Year, Demonstrating Strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

For the fifth consecutive year, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series that measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prioritizing Human Connection In Business: My Never Stand Still Conversation with Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson

Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson has a long history with the company—34 years to be exact. He has had a spectacular career at Kaiser, beginning as an intern and serving in roles from hospital administrator and division president...

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Research, Reports & Publications

How "One Planet Prosperity" Supports New Business Opportunities

A poll of Schneider Electric’s customers in Europe revealed that 82% of them consider resource scarcity and sustainability as key elements in their decision-making processes. Yet the shift is not happening fast enough.

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation Wins Neptune Award as Greenest Shipowner of the Year

Carnival Corporation & plc recently announced it has been honored by maritime industry peers with the Greenest Shipowner of the Year Neptune Award

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Media & Communications

New Resource: Telling Your Pro Bono Story

By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO | Living Standard: Handprints Over Footprints

Rami Vagal of Mohawk Industries shares the value of "handprinting" over "footprinting." The Living Standard is a campaign that seeks to connect green buildings and LEED, and products to people.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics in Asia Pacific Hosts Family Day to Foster Community Involvement

Arrow Electronics hosted a Family Day at its Hong Kong headquarters to raise awareness about local nonprofits and cultivate community involvement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Partners With Seven Inspiring U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, announced its support for a group of seven Team USA Olympians and Paralympians on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Education

Enhancing Family Friendly Spaces

Two of Hallmark’s suppliers in Dongguan, China — QP and Golden Cup — participate in the Family Friendly Spaces (FFS) program, facilitated by the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program.

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Environment

How Next-Gen Retailers Are Using EHS to Bolster Customer Experience

Improve customer experience by promoting EHS at your retail establishment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GM China Releases 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

General Motors China has released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report to provide an update on its CSR efforts and commitment in the areas of safety, sustainability, education and the community. The report provides an update to its stakeholders about the actions taken by the company and its joint ventures in China to help achieve GM’s global vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Voice in the Wilderness

Just hearing her allows the listener to feel the warmth, gentleness and passion that are mirrored perfectly in her character. One could happily listen to Janine Benyus just count to one thousand, and enjoy it all the more to hear her describe the majesty of the natural world.

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Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Community Explores Next-Generation Goals, Impact Metrics and Reporting Methods

Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled program highlights for New Metrics ‘19: Next-Generation Goals & Reporting, scheduled for November 18-20 in Philadelphia, PA.

Environment

Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet

Learn more about healthy soil, the state of this limited resource, and what General Mills is doing to help farmers regenerate it.

Energy

Certification Program Launches in Asia to Promote Renewable Energy

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is for the first time expanding its Green-e® certification program to renewable energy projects based in Asia, starting with pilot projects from Apple in Singapore and Taiwan.

Sea Change Radio

Environment

Bruce Bartlett: The Roots of Wreckage

Today on Sea Change Radio we take a little timeout from all things sustainability to analyze how the Republican Party has led us to some very uncertain and dangerous times with a white supremacist occupying the White House.

Latest Campaigns

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    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...

  2. 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...

  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial 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. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

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

  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...

  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.

  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...