Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Education & Workforce Development

Tech Is Helping Power Connections to African-American History

Blackbaud's largest single philanthropic contribution supports the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C.

Volunteering & Community

Whirlpool Corporation Impacted Communities Across the Globe in 2019

The Whirlpool Foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants since its founding, and employees volunteer an average of 268,000 hours each year, supporting more than 1,000 organizations, while benefiting more than 1.6 million people around the globe.

Philanthropy

Carnival Australia Supporting Australian Red Cross for Bushfire Disaster Relief

Australia’s leading cruise organisation, Carnival Australia, today pledged $350,000 to support the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund as a result of the devastating bushfires.

Philanthropy

Longer Events Increase our Opportunities to Give Back

Beginning in November of every year, Season of Giving involves Las Vegas Team Member volunteers in events like sorting and packaging food at a local food bank, bringing Team Members together to help Southern Nevada’s homeless population.

Research & Reports

Infographic: Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging

What factors are driving this seismic shift toward sustainable energy and what can companies expect for the future of energy? The asnwers to these questions in Schneider Electric's Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging infographic

Research & Reports

CECP Launches 2019 Industry-Defining Giving in Numbers Survey

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, is celebrating the launch of the 15th annual Giving in Numbers Survey, in partnership with hundreds of the world’s leading companies.

Volunteering & Community

Alexion Employees Build and Donate Wheelchairs to Boston Medical Center

At Alexion, a core component of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is Serving Our Communities. Recently, our General Managers (GMs) from around the world came together in Boston for a multiday leadership development workshop.

Philanthropy

Las Vegas Sands and Clean the World Partner for Disaster Preparedness Event

Each year Sands Cares and Clean the World host a global, all-volunteer event to help build disaster relief kits for community members in need. In 2019, we brought the American Red Cross on board and turned the event into a kit build and blood drive.

AI & Technology

New Decade, New Tech: Sustainability Innovations to Watch at CES 2020

CES features nearly 200 exhibitors in the category of sustainability this year, along with presentations from industry leaders on topics including energy efficiency and revolutionizing package design.

Philanthropy

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Opens 2020 Grassroots Grants with KidsGardening to Get More Kids Growing, Learning Outside

Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and national nonprofit KidsGardening opened its Gro More Good Grassroots Grants, an annual grant program designed to get more kids outside through the development of youth-based garden and greenspace programs.

Volunteering & Community

New Holland Agriculture Helps Keep Turkey’s Tractors in Top Condition

The periodic maintenance of tractors that work continuously throughout the year is essential for numerous reasons, namely to ensure safe operation and productive farming which produces high yields.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Finding and Using Best Practices For Working Forests

The fiber used to make our products comes from working forests. These are forests that are harvested sustainably and then replanted over and over.

Volunteering & Community

Tackling Plastic and Poverty in Costa Rica

Xylem volunteers joined forces with Costa Rica Makes Me Happy (CRMMH) to help combat plastic pollution and to provide a family living in Tamarindo with clean water and a roof over their heads.

Corporate Responsibility

Bloomberg: Bringing Sustainability in House

Michael Barry, Head of Sustainable Business Operations at Bloomberg discusses the company's sustainability initiatives and approach, especially with regards to its 731 Lexington Avenue headquarters in NY in CoreNet Global's latest insite newsletter

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Timberland Announces Move to Source Leather from Regenerative Ranches

Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland announced a new partnership with Other Half Processing to build a responsible leather supply chain sourced from ranches that employ regenerative practices.

Environment

We’ve Entered a New Chapter of Consumer Sustainability Expectations. Is Your Organization Poised to Deliver?

What does the newest chapter in consumers’ changing, eco-focused mindsets mean for your company or your role as a sustainability leader?

Environment

"Teeming" for Wildlife in Pennsylvia

For more than 20 years, this Domtar mill has been using organic and nutrient-rich wastewater treatment residuals and acid-balancing lime residuals to rejuvenate old mine site

Environment

Keysight: Building a Better Planet for Today and Tomorrow

Keysight strives to build a better planet for today’s and tomorrow’s generation. To achieve our vision, we align our industry leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world.

Volunteering & Community

Pay It Forward by Giving Back: Families of Fallen American Soldiers

All too often U.S. military service members give their lives in service to their country. What if there was a way to give back to the families of those soldiers?

Environment

JetBlue Prepares its Business for a New Climate Reality

JetBlue announced that it will offset CO2 emissions from jet fuel for all domestic flights beginning in July 2020, making it the first major U.S. airline to take this critical and measurable step toward reducing its contribution to global warming.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Breathing New Life Into Old Lab Equipment

In light of growing concern over the accumulation of single-use and disposable products, new recycling solutions have emerged.

Health & Healthcare

College Snacking Trends 2020: From Midnight Munchies to Ethical Snacking

Whether it is the Midnight Munchies or Grab & Go between classes, college students ace snacking.

AI & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

To help Schmidt reclaim his independence and drive again, engineers at Arrow Electronics modified a Chevrolet Corvette to create a smart, connected vehicle that he can operate safely and independently.

Research & Reports

CECP’s Investing in Society: Focus on Performance

Investing in Society is the must-read source offering practical evidence of the corporate sector’s shift toward being increasingly purpose-driven.

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...