Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

General Mills Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity Globally by 2030

Apr 24, 2020 11:05 AM ET

General Mills set a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the RE100 global corporate initiative.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third is Taking Care of Customers

Apr 24, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As COVID-19 impacts our communities, it won't impact our commitment to serve them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG: #StrongerTogether

Apr 24, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Here’s to the resilience and customer focus of our employees. Your dedication and skill have come to the forefront, helping essential businesses stay open and the lights to stay on.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Practicing Resilience at HPE As We Navigate Uncertainty and Prepare for Better Times

Apr 24, 2020 10:55 AM ET

The impact of COVID-19 feels more acute with each passing day. As HPE President & CEO, Antonio Neri hears personal stories from his team members around the globe, he's impressed by their strength and determination.

Environment

The Hershey Company on Arbor Day

Apr 24, 2020 10:35 AM ET

Since 2013, we have distributed more than 7.4 million tree seedlings to cocoa farmers and 920,000 multi-purpose shade trees as part of our ongoing, industry-leading agroforestry work to protect the forest and preserve biodiversity.

Environment

In Times of Uncertainty, Plant a Tree

Apr 24, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Each April, we see profound symbolism embedded in Arbor Day celebrations across the country.

Environment

Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”

Apr 24, 2020 10:05 AM ET

"We're in a super difficult moment. We need to reimagine capitalism," Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, and member of the Ceres’ board of directors, said in her opening remarks at Ceres 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Center For State & Local Government Excellence Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative And Grants

Apr 24, 2020 10:05 AM ET

In an effort to improve financial wellness programs for the state and local workforce, a new initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.

Environment

International Paper Supports the Arbor Day Foundation With Tree Plantings in Forests Across America

Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has been a proud supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.

Sustainable Development Goals

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Four Growth Stages of a Successful CDP Reporting Season

Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We’ve outlined the four growth stages of a successful CDP reporting season: Seed, Sprout, Sapling and Tree. Not sure where your roots lie? Read on to determine which stage applies to you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Young Adults Financial Health Strategies for the Days ‘Beyond College’

Apr 24, 2020 9:35 AM ET

With colleges and universities closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families sheltering together at home, and many families facing financial hardships, Schweppe says this year’s American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day — April 24 — can be an opportunity for parents to have important conversations about money with their young adult children.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the People Behind PPE-Production at Gildan

Apr 24, 2020 9:10 AM ET

Gildan decided to take viewers behind-the-scenes of their PPE-production process for this year's #whomademyclothes campaign as they spotlighted the efforts of the employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Loads of Help’ During a Difficult Time

Apr 24, 2020 9:05 AM ET

To help during this critical time, our Commercial Laundry team donated laundry machines to Solomon’s Porch, a church that is expanding its homeless shelter, and also Laundry Truck LA, an organization that launders clothes for the homeless.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mitigating Coronavirus Risks in Food Processing and Handling Facilities

Apr 24, 2020 9:05 AM ET

With the food industry on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, mitigating risk of exposure to the coronavirus in the workplace is crucial.

Environment

Tetra Tech Releases Its 2020 Sustainability Report Card on Earth Day

Apr 24, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s 2020 Sustainability Report Card shares how we are using technology to enhance sustainability in our projects, operations, and communities around the world. With the best technical experts and the latest technology, we create cost-effective, sustainable solutions that are good for the environment and the community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020 9:00 AM ET

How will the rise of COVID-19 affect ESG investing strategies both in the short term and the long term, and what does it mean for companies?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Operation: Deploy Your Dress Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 8 In Partnership with L’eggs® Hosiery

Apr 24, 2020 8:45 AM ET

Yvonne Coombes, CEO and Cofounder of Operation: Deploy Your Dress (ODYD), offers a unique point of view, recently honored as the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for the Army, Coombes is stationed at Fort Caron, Colorado.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report

Apr 23, 2020 6:30 PM ET

It is a pivotal moment for energy and sustainability as we enter the “Decade of Action”—so declared by the UN Secretary General.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How to do Good From Home on Earth Day

Apr 23, 2020 5:35 PM ET

But there are still ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and our communities even though in-person options are limited. The digital landscape offers accessible opportunities for everyone to help their communities and the planet — from home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together: Support for Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

"One World: Together at Home" Draws Global Audience of More Than 270 Million Viewers, and Counting, Across Television and Digital Platforms

Apr 23, 2020 5:20 PM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced estimated viewership and engagement numbers for the One World: Together At Home global broadcast special.

Health & Healthcare

Bayer to Donate EUR 1 Million to Support the Fight Against COVID-19 in Brazil

Apr 23, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Bayer will donate EUR 1 million (R$ 5.7 million) to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil. Approximately EUR 490,000 (R$ 2.8 million) is being contributed to the Brazilian government’s “Solidaric Fundraising” campaign to finance...

Environment

Committed to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Healthier World

Apr 23, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Gilead views environmental stewardship as critical to help the company achieve its mission and last year announced a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 25% by 2025, against a 2016 baseline.

Education

How MIND Research Institute Moved Quickly to Offer Free Math Education to Students Learning at Home

Apr 23, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Environment

An Earth Day Unlike Any Other

Apr 23, 2020 5:00 PM ET

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it’s unlike any other. It comes at a time when our world is facing unprecedented challenges – a crisis that is impacting every one of us, around the globe.