Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As COVID Moves Beyond Act One, What Can We Do Better?

May 14, 2020 8:40 AM ET

Benevity CEO, Bryan de Lottinville shares three ways we can continue to elevate purpose during a global pandemic, and how we can to do better.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Responsible Business Week – the Future of Business at Your Finger Tips

May 14, 2020 5:00 AM ET

As we self-isolate, we must be careful not to isolate our ideas and thoughts.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Carine Christophe

May 14, 2020 1:15 AM ET

Meet Carine Christophe and discover how her company, Pernod Ricard is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Innovation & Technology

Digitalization to Advance Health and Well-Being During a Moment of Crisis

May 13, 2020 7:20 PM ET

Quarantines and social distancing measures across the globe are driving technology innovations in ways we couldn’t imagine just a couple just a couple months ago. Digital solutions for keeping us connected and safe are evolving rapidly to address

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank to Support $1.5 Million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund Helping Small Businesses Recover, Pivot in Response to COVID-19

May 13, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Comerica Bank has teamed up with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Women Forward to support the creation of the $1.5 million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund formed to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 recover from the outbreak, as well as help them meet increased demands in support of COVID-19 response efforts.

Environment

Jeremy Miller on Foxes, Henhouses and Trojan Grouses

May 13, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA Heroes Drive Essential PPE and Auto Parts Across North America

May 13, 2020 4:10 PM ET

When asked if they would continue working during a global pandemic, FCA Transport didn’t skip a beat and it’s not surprising. We’ve all heard the stories about the “unsung heroes” of the COVID-19 crisis: the truck drivers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 5: How Nurses Are Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 13, 2020 3:50 PM ET

In Episode 5, host Lisa Ling speaks with nurse Nicole Lincoln MS, RN, FNP-BC, CCNS who’s on the frontlines in the ICU fighting COVID-19 and nursing innovator, Rebecca Love RN, BS, MSN, FIEL, who’s leading the charge to advocate for her profession.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VF Corporation Donates More Than $10.3 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

May 13, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Known for producing some of the world's most iconic apparel and footwear, VF Corporation has quickly pivoted in recent weeks to help stem the urgent needs of healthcare workers and those struggling to cope in the face of a historic pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Annual Flu Vaccination Scheme Continues Apace in Brazil

May 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Notwithstanding the current focus on COVID-19, CNH Industrial, one of the World’s largest capital goods companies, is continuing with its well established flu vaccination campaign in Brazil.

Education

Truist Empowers 1 Million High School Students with Financial Foundations Program

May 13, 2020 2:25 PM ET

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that Truist Financial Foundations, its digital financial education program, has reached more than 1 million high school learners across 15 states and Washington, D.C.

Education

Village Capital Accepting Applications for Latin America Entrepreneur Support Program

May 13, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Village Capital today announced the launch of applications for Finance Forward Latin America 2020, the second iteration of an investment-readiness program for early-stage financial health startups in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru.

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Playful Pendulum

May 13, 2020 2:15 PM ET

What makes a pendulum speed up and slow down? Watch MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home video to test out this experiment and learn how pendulums swing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem and UNICEF Partner to Provide COVID-19 Relief and Safe Water for Children, Families in Vulnerable Communities Around the World

May 13, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Xylem’s COVID-19 contribution will be directed to the most at-risk communities, providing critical supplies and supporting UNICEF’s community health programs and youth engagement initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Addresses Mine Water Management

May 13, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Water is a critical element within the mining industry; in fact, mine water management is one of the largest challenges facing miners today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ecolab Supports the ‘Nacho Average Showdown’ Benefiting the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

May 13, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Ecolab is teaming up with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to support the Nacho Average Showdown, a competition between celebrity chef Guy Fieri and actor Bill Murray to raise money for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HP Graphics Print Providers Continue to Support the Health and Well‐being of Local Communities

May 13, 2020 1:05 PM ET

HP Inc. together with its global network of print service providers (PSPs) continue to innovate printing applications to help medical teams, businesses and the public adapt in the ongoing effort to combat COVID-19.

Health & Healthcare

Expert Advice on Achieving Mobile Mindfulness in the COVID-19 Era

May 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

While it’s the essential tool that keeps you connected to the world right now, your phone is not worth losing your mind over. Here are some tips from mental health pros on how to create good habits when it comes to using (or not using) our devices.

Health & Healthcare

Mohawk Increases PPE Manufacturing, Donates Face Shields and Protective Gowns to the ASPCA®

May 13, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Mohawk Industries is donating personal protective equipment to the ASPCA® to ensure the safety of their staff working in communities greatly impacted by COVID-19.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VR Clean Hands Training from Tork Receives Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020

May 13, 2020 12:15 PM ET

The awards highlight the industry’s most innovative products that really make a difference, and the Tork VR Clean Hands Training app received the Category Winner award for Related Products / Services.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Reducing Food Waste and Food Insecurity One Meal at a Time

May 13, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Based in Oakland, California, Replate is a nonprofit with a mission to reduce food waste and food insecurity through its food recovery system. Replate’s technology platform makes it easy for companies to schedule on-demand pickups

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gro More Good Webinar Provides How-To Gardening Advice for Educators, Families

May 13, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, National Head Start Association and KidsGardening are working to connect more children to the life-enhancing benefits of gardening, improving children’s access to healthy food and increasing time spent outdoors

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Continuity and Protecting the BoP during COVID-19

May 13, 2020 12:00 PM ET

During this time some of Business Call to Action (BCtA) members have adapted their businesses while others are looking at what will happen post-COVID and how to best continue engaging low-income populations in their value chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Puyallup Food Bank Moves to New Larger Location Thanks to Safeway

May 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Puyallup Food Bank will be able to stay at the new temporary location, a former Safeway... rent-free for 6 months.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Animal Algebra

May 13, 2020 10:30 AM ET

This is the third year that the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has calculated its carbon footprint and purchased corresponding offsets to be carbon neutral. They're proud of it, and would encourage any readers out there to consider doing the same.