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

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Begins Delivery of Next Four Homes to West Kentucky Through Innovative Sponsorship Model

Land Betterment Corporation announced that ekō Villages of Hope has begun shipping the next four homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky through its private sponsorship model.

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Innovation & Technology

Smart Chemistry to Improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe

Achieving net zero by 2050 hinges on innovation, some of which will be nearly invisible, hiding in the walls of our houses, in heating and cooling systems, or in the wiring of smart homes.

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Environment

Cummins CEO Makes Case for Climate Action During White House Visit

Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger joined other corporate leaders at the White House Wednesday, January 26, making the case for aggressive action on climate change.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Powering Sustainable Growth: CN Releases Sustainability Report

CN’s 2020 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report reflects the progress made in its ESG initiatives and details key targets for the company’s sustainability journey as it continues to implement its strategic plan.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We recognize the role we play to foster a more inclusive future, including developing the next generation of female leaders at all levels of our organization.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by Human Rights Campaign

In recognition of its inclusive workplace, Dow has been named by the Human Rights Campaign to its 2022 list of the "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality."

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Social Impact & Volunteering

Suppliers Are Funding Economic Opportunity Through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s top supplier donors for 2022 are funding essential to alleviate global poverty. These brands are committed to donating $50,000-$100,000 to alleviate global poverty this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Financial Named One of America's Most JUST Companies

Regions Financial Corp., the parent company of Regions Bank, on Wednesday announced the company has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Fifth Third received a score of 100 for the seventh consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the foremost benchmarking survey measuring policies & practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Events, Media & Communications

The Home Depot Names Ted Decker CEO, Effective March 1, 2022

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward “Ted” Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company’s board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

Gilead Sciences

Health & Healthcare

HIV in the Time of COVID-19: The Case for Investment

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, we can’t lose sight of another health crisis: the ongoing HIV epidemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Officially Opens Flight Academy and Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class

United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Work at Acre? - EU

​Acre will be raising a toast this month to celebrate its second anniversary since opening the doors to its Amsterdam office.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Atlanta

Wells Fargo today announced a $20 million donation to help Atlanta small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets, including property and equipment, and to enable physical upgrades to their facilities. The United Way of Greater Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta, will distribute the funding as a mix of grants and loans in the city, with a focus on Black-owned and other diverse-owned businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lehigh Cement and Enbridge Agree to Advance a CO2 Storage Solution in Alberta

Lehigh is developing North America's first full-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) solution for the cement industry at its Edmonton plant, with the goal of capturing approximately 780,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 10th Consecutive Year

For the 10th consecutive year, Ecolab has received a perfect score of 100% on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), designating it as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Named One of The Financial Times' 2022 Diversity Leaders

For the third year running, The Financial Times published its annual index of companies leading the way in diversity. This year Lenovo ranked #23 in the list of hardware manufacturers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Opportunities for Alignment of Sustainability and Financial Reporting Standards

Following confirmation of two senior appointments to the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board GRI has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the newly established body.

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Diversity & Inclusion

What 'Support Our Troops' Really Means: Hiring a Veteran Is Just the Beginning

The list of skills that military veterans bring to the civilian workplace is well known, but employers can also benefit by looking outside the list and cultivating a veteran’s desire to develop new skills in the private sector.

Black & Veatch

Energy

Buckeye Partners Selects Black & Veatch to Build 270-MW Solar Project in Central Texas

With a clear focus on creating sustainable energy solutions and value for its stakeholders, Buckeye Partners, L.P. will build a 270-megawatt solar project in central Texas. To develop this critical renewable energy project, which adds to the company’s growing and diversified portfolio of lower-carbon solutions, Houston-based Buckeye has selected Black & Veatch to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the planned Project Parker photovoltaic solar project.

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Education

Educational Resources for Data Privacy Day

Every click creates data. As schools continue to grapple with new realities, the growing presence of online learning means an ever-increasing amount of data created by and about youth.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac and Deion Sanders Launch Program Designed to Help Americans Facing Medical Debt

Recognizing that nearly 50 percent of Americans face medical debt, Aflac has announced a national initiative, Close the Gap, designed to help those facing large medial bills.

Education

What We Learned at Career Exploration Day 2021

ASD hosted its Career Exploration Day and Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by Qualcomm. The event served to connect students, who are enrolled in employer-verified training programs, with opportunities across a range of industries and professions.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Clarion Partners Announces Support for the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

“Becoming a TCFD Supporter and following the TCFD disclosure recommendations reinforce our commitment to being a leader in responsible investing and sustainability,” said Clarion Partners Head of ESG Karen Mahrous.

Media & Communications

Clermont Partners and Workiva Offer Companies ESG Strategy Development and Reporting

Clermont Partners, a leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and communications firm, today announced it has partnered with Workiva to streamline ESG reporting for clients.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...

  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...

  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...

  7. 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...

  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...

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

  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

  15. 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...