Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

BNP Paribas and JetBlue Partner to Close First Sustainability-Linked RCF for the Airline Industry

Feb 27, 2020 1:05 PM ET

JetBlue has amended its existing $550 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility by including a “sustainability-linked” provision to align its strategic initiatives with its ESG performance goals and objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy and Ethics Take Center Stage at Kimberly-Clark Black History Month Celebration

Feb 27, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongly convicted of the 1985 murders of two fast food restaurant managers in Birmingham, Alabama, sentenced to death, and held on death row for 30 years. The advocate and author was invited to address Kimberly-Clark employees

Environment

(Part 4) Surviving Climate Change: Can Democracy Save Us?

Feb 27, 2020 12:55 PM ET

Liberal Democracy doesn't appear to be able to address climate change or the underlying economic system that’s causing it.

Diversity & Inclusion

UN Global Compact and Five Partner Organizations Ring the Bell for Gender Equality at 75 Stock Exchanges Globally

Feb 27, 2020 12:45 PM ET

For the sixth consecutive year, a global collaboration across 75 exchanges (confirmed events as of 26 February 2020) around the world plan to ring opening or closing bells to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 (Sunday 8 March 2020).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

Feb 27, 2020 12:45 PM ET

National Grid has been recognized as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: Tracking Food Company Progress Toward a Water-Smart Future

Feb 27, 2020 12:20 PM ET

For food companies, water management is a business imperative like never before. And as risks of water scarcity and pollution steadily increase, corporate leaders must evaluate the most effective ways to water-proof their business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac's Dan Amos Inspires $6M in Annual Employee Contributions to Child Cancer Research

Feb 27, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alexion Announces Launch of Alexion Charitable Foundation and Calls for Grantees

Feb 27, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today announced the launch of the Alexion Charitable Foundation to provide further support for the rare disease community and for local communities which the company serves.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Skechers Collaborates With Goodyear on Footwear

Feb 27, 2020 10:35 AM ET

In a new collaboration with Goodyear's rubber technology, Skechers is building on this technology in its footwear to deliver increased grip, stability and durability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paypal Joins Forces with Hundreds of Companies to Make Time for Workers to Vote In 2020 Election

Feb 27, 2020 10:25 AM ET

PayPal joined forces with over 350 companies in the Time to Vote non-partisan movement to foster a corporate culture that supports American Democracy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Application Period for 2020 Green Power Leadership Awards Now Open

Feb 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2020 Green Power Leadership Awards is open today through Monday, March 30th. The awards recognize leading organizations that have helped further the green power market.

Health & Healthcare

An Expert Explains the Latest Good—Yes, Good!—News About Lung Cancer

Feb 27, 2020 9:30 AM ET

In January, the American Cancer Society issued an announcement that gave cancer experts reason to cheer: According to the organization’s latest report, the U.S. cancer death rate fell more than 2% from 2016 to 2017

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

Feb 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

More than at any other time in recent history, governments, businesses and individuals are examining the ethics of how companies work. Ethisphere names IBM among World's Moth Ethical Companies for a second year in a row.

Education

How to Employ a Differentiated Mindset When Teaching STEM

Feb 27, 2020 8:35 AM ET

When we facilitate professional development events, there’s often a common theme: teachers understand the importance of active STEM teaching, but don’t always know how to implement it in a way that supports the diverse needs of their students.

Environment

Don't Underestimate the Ability of Trees to Combat the Climate Crisis

Feb 27, 2020 8:30 AM ET

It's exciting to see trees upfront and center stage, but tree-planting initiatives have attracted some controversy.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | 5 Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Feb 27, 2020 8:05 AM ET

Women of color are entering the workforce in greater numbers than ever before, bringing education, ambition, and diverse ideas and experiences with them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Family First

Feb 27, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Brittny Tripicchio found herself, overnight, having to take on the role of mother to her younger sister. With her home life in tumult, she found stability in her role at T-Mobile. Here she shares the story of both families that are dear to her heart.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Earns Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2020 Distinction

Feb 26, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Duke Energy is proud to once again be named to Forbes’ “Best Employers for Diversity” list.

Events, Media & Communications

Medtronic Employee Holiday Program Showcases Inspiring Patients

Feb 26, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Medtronic Employee Holiday Program Showcases Inspiring Patients. Each year, patients from around the world travel to Minnesota to share their stories about how medical technology has improved their lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS’S Safest Drivers Have Traveled More Accident-Free Miles Than Voyager Space Probe

Feb 26, 2020 2:35 PM ET

UPS today announced the induction of 1,316 men and women into this elite group of UPS drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With those new inductees, the Circle of Honor now includes 10,411 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

UPS Contributed Over $1.5M to Canadian Communities in 2019

Feb 26, 2020 2:30 PM ET

UPS Canada employees continued to demonstrate the importance of social responsibility in 2019, contributing time and money to the communities they serve.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to World's Most Ethical Companies® List by Ethisphere for Fourth Consecutive Year

Feb 26, 2020 2:10 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Donates $1 Million to National Museum of African American History and Culture

Feb 26, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Assistance: Help in All Its Many Forms

Feb 26, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The Medtronic Employee Assistance Program (MEAP) acts as the foundation of that commitment by providing employees around the world free, confidential support to help with nearly any work-related or personal situation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Koch Donates Thousands to Oklahoma Emergency Responders

Feb 26, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Local officials with Koch Fertilizer met at Enid Fire Department on Tuesday to donate $10,000 to community first responders.