Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

PSEG Foundation Awards $1 Million to Montclair State University To Expand Green Teams Program

The Montclair State University Foundation has been awarded a two-year, $1 million grant from the Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Foundation to further develop and expand the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies’ annual Green Teams internship program.

Corporate Responsibility

Biotech and Pharma Reach Tipping Point: My Green Lab’s 2024 Report Urges Focus on Scope 3 Emissions for a Zero-Carbon Future

My Green Lab’s 2024 report reveals growing climate commitments from the biotech and pharma sectors while underscoring the urgency of accelerating Scope 3 emissions reductions.

Socially Responsible Investing

She Knows What Her Business Needs—So Why Are Systems Holding Her Back?

This is a reality we cannot ignore: women entrepreneurs are not lacking confidence; they’re held back by systems that fail to serve them. Women-centered design isn’t just ethical—it’s smart business. Let’s build systems that match their ambition.

Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy Electrifies Its First Supply Chain Logistics Route

Duke Energy is road testing an electric semitruck in North Carolina – a first-of-its-kind pilot project at the company that is reducing air pollution from transportation, the largest domestic contributor of greenhouse gases.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

As a leading user of compost in North America, we are uniquely positioned to drive circularity.

Volunteering & Community

Sysco Kicks Off It’s Annual Purpose Month

Sysco’s annual Global Purpose Month kicks off this November with a goal of 20,000 volunteer hours! Our teams will fight hunger by packing meals and partnering with local food charities, driving us closer to reaching our Global Good Goal.

Events

3BL Partners With IR Magazine To Meet Growing Demand for ESG Information Among Investor Relations Teams

About 85 percent of chief investment officers say environmental, social and governance information is an important factor in their investment decisions, yet the majority want to hear more from companies about ESG.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Women in Tech

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, it's important to highlight the contributions of women in the industry. We spoke with Tiffany Walker, the head of product design at Gen, who shared her journey and perspective on how women can thrive in this ever-evolving environment.

AI & Technology

Wells Fargo IN² Welcomes New Cohort Focused on Decarbonization Solutions for Buildings

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator provide funding and technical support for Blip Energy (Chicago, Illinois), Evercloak (Waterloo, Ontario), and Transaera (Somerville, Massachusetts) to help develop technologies that seek to decarbonize and improve energy efficiency in buildings.

Events

CNH Releases Its Ninth Edition of a Sustainable Year

In its ninth installment, CNH’s A Sustainable Year series returns to demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable future. This digital magazine features innovation, product and other developments from last year.

Inclusion & Opportunity

How Northwestern Mutual Is Supporting Women & Allies

Creating a culture of belonging where women can join, stay, and grow is essential to Northwestern Mutual’s success. We understand the importance of fostering inclusive spaces that empower women to have a seat at the table.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How We Do Business: Bath & Body Works’ U.S.-Based Supply Chain

We are known by many for our expertly crafted fragrances and our best-in-class retail store presence, but a full understanding of our business begins with a closer look at our unique supply chain.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Henkel and Celanese Collaborate To Offer Adhesives Made From Captured CO2 Emissions

Henkel Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, have announced a partnership with Celanese to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials.

Philanthropy

Merck Foundation Announces $17 Million U.S. Initiative To Expand Access to High-Quality Cardiac Care

The Merck Foundation (Foundation) has announced a new initiative to help advance equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for people with heart conditions in underserved U.S. communities—the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care (Collaborative).

Awards & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Celebrates 102 Top Women in Grocery and Four GenNext Award Winners

Albertsons Companies celebrated the 102 associates who were named Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) and four associates named as GenNext Award Winners at the Progressive Grocer’s Grocery Impact 2024 event.

Research & Reports

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

American employers and employees are facing a conundrum: heightened levels of workplace stress and burnout. This concern is exacerbated by ongoing rising costs of health care, financial vulnerability and looming worry about the future of their families.

Awards & Rankings

Southern Company Again Earns 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

Southern Company announced that it has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation. According to Military Friendly®, Southern Company is one of 12 organizations to rate as a Military Friendly® Employer in at least 18 of the 22 years of its existence.

Corporate Responsibility

National Grid Appoints Steve Smith as Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer

National Grid today announced that Steve Smith has been appointed as the company’s Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Kicks Off Second Annual ‘Swap, Snap, Share’ Small Business Appreciation Campaign

Small businesses across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint will feel the love this holiday shopping season: from now until Dec. 1, Fifth Third employees can enter their favorite local small business in a sweepstakes to win one of five $5,300 microgrants.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Profile: Honoring Senior Airman Linette Bumford, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

From her distinguished military career to her leadership at CACI, Linette Bumford elevates every mission she undertakes. Her dedication echoes the words from the Airman’s Creed: 'I will never falter, and I will not fail.'

Health & Healthcare

Silent & Spreading: The Tapeworm Story Every Pet Owner Needs To Hear

Dr. Elise Kelly, a veterinarian at Elanco Animal Health, never expected to find a silent threat lurking in her own backyard. She, like many pet owners, was aware of the usual risks — tapeworms, fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more.

Corporate Responsibility

Textile Exchange 2024 Conference Showcases ‘The Case for Change’

The recent 2024 Textile Exchange conference, held Oct. 28 to 31 in Pasadena, California, highlighted the real-time process of industry transformation.

Environment

2024 Principal® Charity Classic Sustainability Report Showcases Significant Progress

The Principal® Charity Classic  released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing its continued commitment to integrating sustainability into every facet of the tournament.

Events

Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategies on AI at CECP's CEO Investor Forum

CECP’s CEO Investor Forum, the premier platform that brings CEOs and investors together to discuss Integrated Long-Term Plans, hosted eight CEOs and CFOs from the world’s largest companies on AI.

Events

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

Nasdaq ESG Solutions’ CSRD readiness series is tailored to help you navigate the complexities of preparing for the CSRD with Nasdaq's ESG Solutions ecosystem as your partner.

Latest Campaigns

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

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...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort 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...

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...