Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

We Are Foresters by Profession

“We are foresters by profession.” This probably isn’t a statement you’d expect to hear from someone that works for a bank. But, at Regions you’ll find associates who can say just that.

Research, Reports & Publications

Key Issues 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Highlighting its purpose to help clients and communities thrive, KeyCorp has released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Designers Apprentice at Timberland Headquarters as a Part of the DiverCity X Design Program, in Partnership With PENSOLE Academy

Meet the footwear designers of tomorrow, who spent three months at Timberland’s HQ in Stratham, NH as part of the DiverCity x DESIGN program, in partnership with PENSOLE Academy™ and its founder, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards . ​​

Innovation & Technology

How to Build Sustainable Networks and Enable Climate Action?

Yossi Cohen, COO & Executive Vice President of Ericsson North America, breaks down the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector’s role in enabling climate action

Green Infrastructure

The Ray and Geotab Fleet Electrification Study Supports Interstate EV Infrastructure Development

Findings from The Ray and Geotab Inc.’s fleet electrification analysis showcase data-driven analysis of truck movement patterns that can help guide State DOT planning and funding of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina's Chief Financial Officer, Sam Samad, Selected As a San Diego Business Journal 2022 CFO of the Year

Congratulations to Sam Samad, Illumina’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), on being selected San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 CFO of the Year!

Environment

Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens

When it comes to developing water conservation programs to address resource challenges, there isn’t one simple solution. But there is one thing we need to address more effectively in every solution: Equity.

Innovation & Technology

Lone Work in Data Centers: What You Need to Know About Managing Risk and Prioritizing Safety

Lone work is an increasing concern for many data centers, especially as the "great resignation" continues and organizations are operating with fewer employees. It's the responsibility of EHS professionals to understand risk and prioritize safety.

Innovation & Technology

NERC CIP Standards for Threat Visibility & Detection for Critical Infrastructure

Grid modernization has created an explosion of network-connected equipment, exposing utilities to a wide range of potential threats from nation states, criminals, disgruntled employees, and accidental misconfiguration

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Carbon Handprints: A New Approach to Climate-Focused Equity Investing

Investors are strengthening their commitment to help combat climate change. But as inflows to climate-focused funds accelerate, more questions are being asked about the investing approaches of these portfolios.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Translatinx Network Helps a Resilient Community 'Live Its Truth'

“In 2005, I began dreaming about starting a trans-led, immigrant-led organization,” she says. “My dream came true two years later when I started the nonprofit.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Citizen, in Partnership With NPX, Launches the Global Citizen Impact Funds, Calling on the Private Sector, Impact Investors, and Philanthropists to Make Bold Financial Commitments Toward Ending Extreme Poverty NOW

Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty, today announced the launch of the Global Citizen Impact Funds Powered by NPX.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet the Entrepreneurs Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free, customized learning program designed to help small businesses thrive. Watch the video above to hear three dynamic entrepreneurs

Education

Thirty High School Seniors Named Edison Scholars

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2022 Edison Scholars and will be awarded a total of $1.2 million in scholarships from Edison International.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS's Digital Empowers Returns With a New Year of Content and Conversations

Tata Consultancy Services, in partnership with CECP and PYXERA Global, is pleased to announce more engagement opportunities to create transformative social impact via Digital Empowers, TCS’ thought leadership initiative.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: John Ketner, State Street

In celebration of National Volunteer Month, hear from longtime volunteer John Ketner of State Street on how skills-based volunteers propel nonprofits – and their own companies – to reimagine their possibilities and achieve their goals.

Energy

United Rentals Adds Zero-Emission POWRBANK Portable Energy Systems to Rental Fleet in North America

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced that it will offer its customers zero-emission power systems with the introduction of POWRBANK battery systems in its rental fleet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Green Builder Media Names Trane® As 2022 HVAC Brand Leader

Trane®, a brand of Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named Green Builder Media’s prestigious HVAC Brand Leader for 2022

Events, Media & Communications

Play Academy With Naomi Osaka Joins Forces With GoDaddy to Launch New Website

GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that enables everyday entrepreneurs, and global tennis star Naomi Osaka today launched a new website for Play Academy, the four-time Grand Slam tennis champion’s initiative aimed at empowering girls through play and sport.

Environment

Video: Recycling With Subaru and TerraCycle®

TerraCycle® & Subaru continue to create a more sustainable retail experience and a cleaner world by collecting disposable cups, lids, straws, candy and snack wrappers, and coffee and creamer capsules at participating Subaru retail stores nationwide.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Krista Dearing Discusses Permitting and Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects on U.S. Federal Land

Krista Dearing is Tetra Tech’s renewables business development lead for the southwestern United States and has more than 25 years of experience in environmental permitting for power transmission, distribution, and generation projects.

Events, Media & Communications

Key Takeaways From NACW 2022

The 19th annual North American Carbon World (NACW) 2022 Conference, held from April 6-8 in Anaheim, California, provided an opportunity for leading climate professionals throughout North America to gain actionable insights for bold climate solutions.

Health & Healthcare

Royal Albert Hall Becomes First Historic Building in Europe to Gain WELL Health-safety Rating

The Royal Albert Hall announced that it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Establishing Sierra Leone's First Formal Gold Mining Association for Responsible Trade

Sierra Leone’s burgeoning artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector makes important progress toward invigorating formal gold production and trade in the country.

Environment

Partnerships Spark Collaboration Benefiting Parks and Local Communities During National Park Week and Beyond

With National Park Week kicking off on Saturday, April 16, the National Park Foundation is celebrating the myriad ways that partnerships spark not only collaboration,

Latest Campaigns

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    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  2. Truist Cares
    Truist is committed to caring for communities when disasters strike. In 2020, Truist Financial Corporation announced its first Truist Cares initiative...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Policy and Advocacy
    Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute
  5. Protecting our planet
    We believe that people can only live their healthiest lives on a healthy planet. That’s why we reduce our environmental footprint by finding...
  6. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  7. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  8. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  9. Environmental Sustainability
    Cisco is working not only for a more inclusive future, but a more environmentally sustainable one as well. Environmental issues like climate change...
  10. kate spade new york
    At kate spade new york and its Foundation, we believe that a woman’s mental health is foundational to her achieving sustainable long-term empowerment...
  11. 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...
  12. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  13. Responsible Investing
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  14. 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...
  15. Baker Tilly Foundation
    The Baker Tilly Foundation makes a difference in the communities where we live and work by supporting causes in the areas of education, health and...