Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos ha estado financiando al World Environment Center (WEC) y sus aliados, Le Groupe-conseil baastel ltée (Baastel),

Environment

Resources-as-a-Service Spotlight: An Interview With Michael Zhou

May 6, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Antea Group launched the RaaS service in December of 2020 and wanted to give a little insight into the day to day of one of our employees that is currently in a RaaS role. Michael Zhou shares his experience and insights as a RaaS employee.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Donates 33,500 Tubs of Sanitizing Wipes to Local Non-Profits in MA, NY and RI

May 6, 2021 2:35 PM ET

National Grid today announced the donation of more than 30,000 tubs of its surplus sanitizing wipes to over 60 non-profit organizations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Delivering Critical COVID-19 Aid to India

May 6, 2021 2:25 PM ET

As India and its healthcare systems face a surge in COVID-19 infections across the country, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.

Innovation & Technology

The Impact of World Changing Technologies

May 6, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Technology that makes a positive impact in our global communities, when and where it's needed most. That's why we strive to innovate in all of our businesses.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mohawk Group: Turning the Tide

May 6, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The convergence of freshwater and saltwater creates a unique ecosystem where salt marshes, mangroves, and sea grasses sequester Blue Carbon, support biodiversity, and protect coastal areas from erosion.

Health & Healthcare

Applications Now Open for T-Mobile Accelerator Fall 2021 Wellness Tech Program

May 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET

T-Mobile Accelerator is actively searching for startups developing the next big thing in 5G technologies that promote healthy living and improve quality of life: telehealth services, digital wellness applications, biomedical monitoring and more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wells Fargo Responds to India COVID-19 Crisis

May 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo Responds to India COVID-19 Crisis.

Research, Reports & Publications

7-in-10 Americans Say It Shouldn’t Take a Tragedy for Companies to Care About Social Justice Issues

May 6, 2021 1:45 PM ET

As the social justice conversation continues to evolve in the United States, Americans continue to believe the business community should proactively get engaged and play a role in normalizing conversations around social justice.

Environment

Let's Get Compostable! Five Tips to Start Your Composting Journey

May 6, 2021 1:30 PM ET

The next big thing in sustainable living is composting. So, it’s time to start composting in your home and learn how you can create and leverage compost to reduce food waste and be a better friend to the environment.

Education

The Home Depot Foundation Grants Scholarships to SkillsUSA Students

May 6, 2021 12:30 PM ET

The Home Depot recognized the hundreds of high school seniors and college/postsecondary students entering the skilled trades by participating in SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day 2021 as the Southeast sponsor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The First Domino: What Business Can Learn From Wellbeing

May 6, 2021 12:05 PM ET

The data centre engineers just lit up talking about their on-site gym, and the health and wellness benefits that these spaces bring them

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation Helps Australian Manufacturing Collaboration Produce More Than 100 Million Masks in Record Time

May 6, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As global demand for ethically-made, high-quality surgical masks continues to soar, an Australian mask-making effort has hit the 100-million-mask milestone thanks to the support provided by Rockwell Automation.

Innovation & Technology

How Power Conservation in IoT Devices Is Critical to Network Predictability

May 6, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As IoT deployment ramps up with 5G connectivity, devices will need to be even more energy-smart despite 24/7 operation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Named One of Singapore's Best Employers

May 6, 2021 12:00 PM ET

For the second consecutive year, Illumina is honored as one of Singapore’s Best Employers in a survey sponsored by The Straits Times and the marketing firm Statista.

Environment

NFWF and IP Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Flyway and Habitat Conservation in Seven States

May 6, 2021 11:50 AM ET

The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation & International Paper celebrate World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, 5/8, by marking progress in conserving bird habitats while also drawing attention to the serious threats birds still face as they migrate.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building A Company Where All Employees Feel Valued

May 6, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy focuses on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent across all backgrounds and is built upon four foundational pillars, which guide our efforts to fulfill our DEI mission.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecolab Launches Digital Solution for Companies Facing Water Scarcity

May 6, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, launched Water Flow Intelligence, a digital service that provides industry with real-time visibility of water usage at the enterprise, site and asset levels.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Launches 5G Academy

May 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab has launched the 5G Academy, an educational resource designed to educate the public and policymakers on how 5G works

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Certification Program for U.S. Dairy Industry

May 6, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Fair Trade USA® and Chobani, LLC have launched a groundbreaking certification program for U.S. dairy farms and cooperatives that provides financial premiums to dairy farmers and workers

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Meet IncubatecUFRO

May 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Through the La Red de Innovación e Impacto program, WEC and our partners support small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) that are accelerating business development and promoting sustainable economic growth in Latin America.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Conoce a IncubatecUFRO

May 6, 2021 10:30 AM ET

A través de la Iniciativa La Red de Innovación e Impacto programa, WEC y nuestros socios apoyamos a las pequeñas y medianas empresas que están acelerando el desarrollo empresarial y promoviendo el crecimiento económico sostenible en América Latina.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stories of Who We Are: Taiko Kobayashi — Bright Future in Tokyo

May 6, 2021 10:25 AM ET

At VMware, we believe in what our people make possible. Our Stories of Who We Are puts a spotlight on the unique and compelling perspectives of our people that shape our journey as a company.

Research, Reports & Publications

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Packaging Initiatives

May 6, 2021 10:05 AM ET

Packaging is critical to multiple aspects of our business. it must be durable enough so that we can deliver on our high product safety and quality standards while withstanding exposure to a wide range of indoor and outdoor environments.

Latest Campaigns

KeyBank's Community Investment

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AEG Celebrates Inclusion

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Sustainability

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ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG

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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...
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...
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License to Operate

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Social Impact at Mastercard

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Growth Through Sustainability

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