Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Employee Resource Group Software Improves Employee Engagement

Aug 25, 2022 4:30 AM ET

Learn what is employee resource group (ERG) software, why it can improve employee engagement, and when to know it's time to invest. We discuss benefits of ERG software, resource requirements and advice on getting started.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

South Dallas Innercity Community Development Corporation Is Going Solar, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

Aug 24, 2022 5:35 PM ET

The South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corp. is taking another step toward sustainability by installing a solar array on the roof of its building. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club donated $130,000 for this eco-friendly upgrade.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Schneider Electric Announces Additional Participation in First-of-Its-Kind Supplier Program To Advance Climate Action

Aug 24, 2022 4:20 PM ET

Schneider Electric today announced that both Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb have joined Energize – a program designed to increase access to renewable energy for pharmaceutical suppliers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profile in Innovation: Jeroen Bello, The Man at the Wheel

Aug 24, 2022 4:00 PM ET

The electrification of cars comes with new requirements and opportunities for materials. Bello and his team recently developed battery fire protection foam sheets for electric vehicles in response to a need by car brands to ensure safety.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Nokia's 6 Pillars of Responsible AI

Aug 24, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Nokia has defined six principles that should guide all AI research and development in the future. We believe these principles should be applied the moment any new AI solution is conceived and then enforced throughout its development.

Environment

Ralph Lauren Recommits to Safeguarding Water Resources

Aug 24, 2022 3:10 PM ET

This World Water Week, we reaffirm our commitment to reducing our water consumption and safeguarding water resources in our communities.

Environment

Maersk Withdraws Board Member from ICS for Climate Change Reasons

Aug 24, 2022 2:30 PM ET

One of the largest shipping groups in the world, A.P. Moller-Maersk, has withdrawn its board member from an industry organisation after a decade, for reasons understood to be related to climate change.

Education

Watch: Norton Shows You How to Have The Smart Talk With Your Family

Aug 24, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Krista Todd and her daughter walk users through The Smart Talk, Norton and National PTA's free,
interactive resource that helps families set healthy tech limits together, in this video blog.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change Mitigation

Aug 24, 2022 2:00 PM ET

With its headquarters and primary footprint in California, Edison International has aligned its climate commitment with California’s statewide climate goals and aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2045.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Calavo Way: A Letter From CEO Brian Kocher

Aug 24, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Over the last few years, teams across Calavo have worked overtime to launch, improve and align sustainability activities to meet evolving customer, investor, and internal expectations.

Education

Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: Million Girls Moonshot

Aug 24, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Qualcomm’s support of the Moonshot’s inaugural year during a global pandemic was instrumental in building a successful foundation towards empowering one million girls with an engineering mindset.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best-in-State Employers

Aug 24, 2022 1:20 PM ET

Best-In-State Employers were identified in an independent survey of 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors that considered many aspects of an employee’s experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Ranked as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Aug 24, 2022 1:20 PM ET

“While the Disability Equality Index helps us benchmark ourselves against other companies in the U.S., it also inspires us to keep extending and improving our practices.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's David L. Casey Named Among Engagedly Inc.'s Top 100 HR Influencers of 2022

Aug 24, 2022 1:05 PM ET

David plays a key role in cultivating our culture and advancing EI&D and community impact at Tapestry, and we are proud to see him recognized as part of this sixth annual list.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Protect Staff and Patients During COVID-19

Aug 24, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Q4HE provided Cedarbrook with COVID-19 PCR testing for 600 staff members and 500 residents at their facility, with twice-weekly collections over a 12-week period—offering much-needed support to some of the most vulnerable members of the population.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Awareness and Safety Go Hand in Hand at International Paper

Aug 24, 2022 12:30 PM ET

To encourage safety as a work mindset and lifestyle during our Summer of Safety, we remind our employees to look out for one another, have the courage to care, avoid rushing when completing tasks and work with a focus on efficiency.

Green Infrastructure

Steeling Ourselves for a Sustainable Future

Aug 24, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Known for its strength and durability, steel is one of the world’s most important construction materials. It has a key role to play in our ‘circular economy’ and transition to a low carbon built future.

Environment

The Climate Water Risk Nexus: Is Your Business at Risk?

Aug 24, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Climate change is everywhere, and many businesses are beginning to wonder how this will impact their water risk. How can you be proactive as a business to address your climate-related water risk? Let’s explore. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Transgender Inclusion: Embracing Difference in the Workplace

Aug 24, 2022 12:00 PM ET

A recent talent report from LinkedIn suggests that potential new hires rank a company’s culture more important than compensation and benefits when considering a new job.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building a Circular Business From the Top Down and the Ground Up

Aug 24, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Here’s a question for sustainability specialists: How do you transform a centuries-old multinational corporation into a circular business?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Inaugural Benefit and Showcase Empowers Entrepreneurs in Hawa'ii and Polynesia

Aug 24, 2022 11:30 AM ET

On June 24, 2022 at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Planet LA Records produced the Inaugural Benefit and Showcase for Whole Planet Foundation in partnership with Mana Up and Whole Foods Market stores in Oahu.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Better Packaging: Q&A With Greg Fornasiero, The Home Depot's Director of Packaging Engineering

Aug 24, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Product packaging has come under environmental scrutiny in the last decade, but packaging is in a difficult position: it’s both critical and temporary. Greg Fornasiero, Director of Packaging Engineering at The Home Depot, understands this conundrum.

Education

Meet TCS's goIT July Monthly Challenge Winner!

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pizza Hut META Introduces LeadHERship Initiative

Aug 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Environment

Deloitte and SAP Expand Sustainable Operations To Help Clients Successfully Navigate the Rapid Pace of Change in Climate-Driven Transformation

Aug 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

“Sustainability is a team sport, and we are excited to collaborate with Deloitte to help customers achieve their ESG goals with SAP technology.”