Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

The Time for Ecosystem Restoration Is Now. Collaboration Is Imperative.

Jun 25, 2021 11:30 AM ET

The time for ecosystem restoration is now. With the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, nature-based solutions are getting tremendous attention, including the potential for forests to mitigate climate change

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $22.6 Million of Financing For Two Affordable Housing Properties in Chicago

Jun 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment provided a $22.6 million high leverage bridge loan for Evergreen Real Estate Group, a Chicago-based developer, acquirer and manager of affordable and market-rate multifamily communities...

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: All Gender

Jun 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In this report, we focus on corporate inclusion of all genders in media, marketing, communications, product design and more – and how U.S. stakeholders expect brands to both break down cultural stereotypes

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Supports Pride Month, All Year

Jun 25, 2021 10:40 AM ET

The St. Pete Pride parade, which attracted 265,000 people in 2019, hasn’t been held for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. But when participants march again, members of Florida’s new Duke Energy WeR1 employee resource group will be among them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Your Company Can Build Resilient Business Strategies

Jun 25, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Resilient business strategies are more urgent than ever and are key to achieving value for all stakeholders in the long term. So how can your company build them?

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases 2020 Sustainability Report With New Environmental Goals, Investments Commitments and Focus on Advancing Racial and Gender Equity

Jun 25, 2021 10:00 AM ET

MetLife released its annual Sustainability Report earlier this week, highlighting the company’s progress in addressing critical challenges such as gender and racial inequity, climate change, and economic growth for disadvantaged communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Allegro Coffee Company Renews $100,000 Commitment to Alleviate Poverty Through Whole Planet Foundation

Jun 25, 2021 8:45 AM ET

Allegro Coffee Company has committed $100,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Allegro has donated $628,940 to fund 23,805 microloans and create 131,150 opportunities for a better life.

Education

UC Center for Public Policies and Minera El Abra Launch Diploma Program for Indigenous Communities in Chile

Jun 25, 2021 8:10 AM ET

In 2020, the Public Policy Center of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Minera El Abra launched a new online diploma course to train indigenous community members in the Antofagasta Region.

Health & Healthcare

Bridging Disparities in Healthcare

Jun 24, 2021 5:25 PM ET

As an industry, we must prioritize promoting equal career advancement, educating physicians and patients everywhere, and increasing access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and healthcare education for women and people of color.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Awards Grant to Racine Heritage Museum

Jun 24, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial recently awarded a grant to the Racine Heritage Museum in support of the museum's CASE Archival Collection.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk Teams up With Local Organizations to Deliver 18,000 Pounds of Food

Jun 24, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Mohawk teamed up with the Latin American Association, Carpet City Rotary Club and several other organizations last week to conduct a food distribution event in Dalton, GA, giving away 600 refrigerated boxes that totaled 18,000 pounds of food.

Events, Media & Communications

Now What? Key Takeaways and Conclusions from The Consumer Goods Forum's 2021 Global Summit

Jun 24, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s virtual 2021 Global Summit closed this afternoon, the conclusion of four days of focused conversation around challenges and opportunities in the consumer goods industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Creating a More Sustainable, Equitable and Prosperous World at the INtersection of ESG

Jun 24, 2021 1:45 PM ET

I’m pleased to announce that Dow’s 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance report “INtersections” is now available. It’s best viewed in our interactive digital format, but is also available for download.

Events, Media & Communications

Alkermes Announces Former Professional Baseball Player, CC Sabathia, as Spokesperson for Alcohol Dependence Awareness Campaign

Jun 24, 2021 1:40 PM ET

Alkermes, Inc., a subsidiary of Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS), recently announced former professional baseball player and World Series champion, CC Sabathia, as a spokesperson for the company's My Relationship with Alcohol campaign, which is designed to help raise awareness about the disease of alcohol dependence and encourage people who are rethinking their relationship with alcohol to reach out to their healthcare provider.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch and Do IT Announce Partnership, Offer New Social-Centric Approach to Connecting Volunteers

Jun 24, 2021 1:10 PM ET

VolunteerMatch, the web’s largest volunteer engagement network, and Do IT, a leading provider of social networks and marketplaces connecting people to do good things in the United Kingdom

Research, Reports & Publications

The Year Like No Other: Crisis Response & Business Continuity in 2020

Jun 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Keysight's corporate mission of accelerating innovation to connect and secure the world, coupled with our CSR vision to help build a better planet, exemplify how the company's strategic value is especially relevant during crises.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Offers Early Pay for Direct Deposits

Jun 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Early Pay launched in certain markets earlier this year, helping customers avoid overdraft fees and the need to turn to payday lenders or other forms of borrowing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

From the Traumas of War, a Passion for Helping Others

Jun 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Rita Butman journeyed from Syria to Cisco Germany. Today, she supports refugees with tech skills and life advice.

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price and Business Volunteers Maryland Join Forces to Support Four Nonprofits Focused on Racial Equity

Jun 24, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Business Volunteers Maryland (BVM) and T. Rowe Price came together on June 23, 2021, to host skillCONNECT, a scope-a-thon supporting four Baltimore-area grassroots nonprofits focused on racial equity.

Green Infrastructure

FedEx Acquires 100th New Boeing 767 As Part of Fleet Modernization Program

Jun 24, 2021 12:35 PM ET

We’re taking possession of our 100th new Boeing 767, replacing the MD-10s in our fleet. It’s part of our fleet modernization program, helping us save fuel and cut aircraft CO2 emissions.

Health & Healthcare

Westfall Technik Inc. Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Jun 24, 2021 12:25 PM ET

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Westfall Technik, a global holding company that provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions for molded plastic parts, as its newest member.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Megan Moore

Jun 24, 2021 12:20 PM ET

In this episode of Speaking of Sustainability, Owens Corning employee Megan Moore in Ontario talks about why the company’s biodiversity goal matters.

Sustainable Development Goals

Low Carbon Transition Plans: What You Need to Know

Jun 24, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Now is the time for companies to adapt their organizations to the risk of climate change. Learn more about the elements of a low carbon transition plan and where you can start from Antea Group USA carbon services experts in a video interview.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and Next Generation Genomic Launch Expanded NIPT in Thailand

Jun 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Over a quarter of the world’s population resides in Southeast Asia, with over 70 million people in Thailand alone. Now, many of the growing families in this region will be able to better prepare for the next stage of their lives...

Energy

Schneider Electric Helps Clients Reach Landmark Milestone of 10,000 MW Advised Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements

Jun 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET