Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Justice and Equity, by Design

“Adobe’s support for the Design Circle Scholarship and projects like Artwork for Equity has been instrumental in our efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the design industry and address racial inequities and social problems,”

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods Celebrates World Food Day with Produce for Hunger Event

As a global food company, we are committed to playing a transformational role in the creation of a more sustainable future for food. The theme for this year’s World Food Day (October 16, 2020) was “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named to the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

The index helps organizations understand trends & gaps in representation, creates a road map to drive internal change, and identifies diversity, equity & inclusion solutions to close the gaps. This is Fifth Third’s fourth time appearing on the index.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comerica Bank Donates $350,000 to Michigan Women Forward to Support Small Business Entrepreneurs Statewide

Comerica Bank today announced a $350,000 donation to Michigan Women Forward (MWF), a community development organization whose mission is to expand economic opportunity for Michigan women. Comerica's contribution helps replenish MWF's Entrepreneur Resilience Fund, established to support women-led small businesses recovery from the pandemic and re-open their businesses. These funds will provide much-needed, additional loan dollars throughout the state.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Agricultural Productivity Report Sponsored in Part by Mosaic

Mosaic is proud to support the Global Agricultural Productivity report, which promotes increasing productivity sustainably for a food secure world.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ecolab Partners With Water.org to Improve Access to Clean, Safe, Sustainable Water

On the sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, Ecolab is announcing a partnership with Water.org to help enable access to sustainable water and improved sanitation in at-risk watersheds in India.

Responsible Production & Consumption

College Students Reflect on Their Sustainability Journey in Final Episode of HanesBrands' “Crop to Campus” Minidocumentary

In the final episode of filmmaker Rod Murphy’s “Crop to Campus” minidocumentary on apparel sustainability, college students exploring the supply chain of Hanes ComfortWash T-shirts visit HanesBrands’ corporate headquarters in North Carolina.

Health & Healthcare

McCain Foods Partners With No Kid Hungry to Help Eliminate Childhood Hunger

McCain Foods USA is proud to announce its partnership with No Kid Hungry to help ensure children across America have access to healthy meals amid coronavirus-related school closures and beyond.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HP Accelerates Drive to Reduce Ocean Plastics with Expanded Planet Partners Program

New washing line in Haiti helps reduce ocean-bound plastic and benefits local communities, the planet and our future

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bringing CSR at Alexion to Life

At Alexion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an inherent part of everything we do and fundamental to helping us become the leader in rare disease. CSR is a guide to finding value in the actions we take each day as we work toward...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Double Play: T‑Mobile Increases Donations for MLB World Series Support for Little League

Parents and coaches share stories of how the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program helps kids in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Hosting AgTech Stakeholder Day

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today announced that it will host a regional AgTech Stakeholder Day on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic Canada Employee Volunteering Survey

The IMPACT2030 Workplace Volunteerism survey is part of a global initiative to harness the power of corporate volunteers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ørsted North America, Offshore Announces New Head of Project Development

Ørsted today announced Patricia DiOrio as the company’s new head of project development.

Health & Healthcare

Free & Fun Resources to Bust Vaping Myths

Do you know how to talk to your students about the dangers of e-cigarettes?

Environment

Ferrero Issues 11th Sustainability Report Announcing New 2030 Climate Goals

The Ferrero Group, a global leader in the Sweet Packaged Foods market, today has published its 11th Sustainability Report as the latest development in its commitment to “Care for the Better”.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building the Bridge to a Better Life

Close friends and coworkers know Gwen Boyd-Willis as a woman of faith. They call her “The Bridge” in her ministry because she's always there to connect people in their time of need.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Secure Partnerships for Action on the SDGs

How is COVID-19 impacting on efforts by companies and stakeholders to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Research, Reports & Publications

Nonprofit Launches First-of-Its-Kind Database of Studies Documenting Harm from GMOs

GMO Free USA dba Toxin Free USA, a national 501(c)(3), has launched GMOResearch.org, the first-of-its-kind searchable science database of studies and reports on the safety and effects of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, the spaces where we spend our time play a role in the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community...

Environment

Bacardi First in Fight Against Plastic Pollution With 100% Biodegradable Spirits Bottle

The new 100% biodegradable bottle will replace 80 million plastic bottles – 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands every year.

Research, Reports & Publications

First Mine Audited Against World's Most Rigorous Mining Standard

Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) took a bold step toward increasing transparency in the mining sector.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PepsiCo Provides Update on US$1 Billion Green Bond

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) released its 2020 Green Bond Report which provides an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its first ever Green Bond, issued in October 2019 for $1 billion. As disclosed at issuance, the Green Bond's net proceeds are to be allocated to investments where PepsiCo believes it can make a lasting impact on priorities within its sustainability agenda, including packaging, decarbonization and water, while advancing several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Urban League Launches Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Powered by $10 Million Grant from PepsiCo Foundation

The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years. The PepsiCo Foundation is providing a $10 million grant to fund the program, which will provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services that are necessary for business success.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Celebrates Half-Earth Day with Speaker Series and Gala

EarthX will celebrate Half-Earth Day on October 22, marking both the half-way point to the 51st Earth Day and a day to recognize our responsibility to conserve the Earth’s land and sea and thus protect future generations.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. 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...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. 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...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...