Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces $3 Billion Commitment to Supplier Diversity

Oct 7, 2020 2:30 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. today announced a pledge to spend $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2021 and to grow this spend to $3 billion in five years.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Get the Full Picture: The Challenges of Sustainable Food Packaging

Oct 7, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Tetra Pak is on a journey to deliver the world's most sustainable food package. Learn why they aim to create packaging soley from plant-based materials that are fully renewable, fully recyclable and carbon neutral in this video.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Vita Group joins the RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program by Dow

Oct 7, 2020 1:45 PM ET

With this announcement, the RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program will demonstrate the possibility of closing the loop for post-consumer mattresses and the role of PU in a circular economy.

Environment

Using Science to Do Our Part in Greenhouse Gas Reduction at Hershey

Oct 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Hershey has been working to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for a decade now as part of our broader belief in reducing our impact on the planet. More recently, Hershey committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in January 2019 to develop a science-based greenhouse gas reduction goal by January 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Bank ESG Report: A Letter from the Chairman, President & CEO

Oct 7, 2020 11:35 AM ET

Building sustainable, scalable programs, products and services is how we have a transformative, generational impact on our communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

STAPLES Center to Serve as General Election Vote Center

Oct 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Sparks, STAPLES Center, AEG and the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk have announced that STAPLES Center will serve as a Vote Center in the upcoming Presidential General Election

Education

How to Keep Students Drug Free and School-Focused

Oct 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

As people continue to practice safe social distancing, the isolation of remaining at home may drive some to seek escape in dangerous ways, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donates More than 540,000 Pounds of Sausages to Convoy of Hope to Help Combat Hunger

Oct 7, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Hormel Foods donates more than 540,000 pounds of foodservice breakfast sausages to Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit with a driving passion to feed the world through feeding initiatives for children, community outreach events & disaster response efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Donates More Than $250,000 to Food Banks as Pandemic's Hunger Crisis Deepens

Oct 7, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Discusses Delivering a Green, Clean and Inclusive Rebuild Post COVID-19

Oct 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

We have the opportunity for a clean rebuild of the economy post Covid-19, and businesses must build new levels of resilience and understand that financial sustainability now means low carbon.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 11th Annual Responsible Business Awards 2020 Shortlist Announced

Oct 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The shortlist for Reuters Events 11th Responsible Business Awards has been announced. The winners will be revealed and celebrated on 8-9 October, during a virtual broadcast to a global audience of over 5,000 senior business executives.

Environment

Ceres Introduces the Ceres Roadmap 2030: A 10-year Action Plan for Sustainable Business Leadership

Oct 7, 2020 10:50 AM ET

In a pandemic-battered economy, where the climate, water and human rights crises threaten the prospects of success for corporations, Ceres today unveils a new 10-year action plan for companies to navigate this new business reality

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Racing the Sun: ON Semiconductor Sponsors Solar-Powered Go-Karts Program for Arizona Students

Oct 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

From vehicle electrification to wide bandgap technology for solar power systems, ON Semiconductor is committed to providing innovative and energy-efficient solutions for the technologies of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Girl Rising & HP to Announce Final 15 Showcase Stories of My Story at International Day of the Girl Summit

Oct 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

On October 10th, from 10 AM GMT- 10 PM GMT Girl Rising will host their first-ever International Day of the Girl Summit, a virtual event of expert-led panels, youth-led workshops, film screenings, performances, creativity sessions and inspiring messages – all to celebrate girls and their futures.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding Health and Safety Impacts of the Pandemic

Oct 7, 2020 10:05 AM ET

A new course has launched that helps companies to effectively incorporate occupational health and safety (OHS) impacts within their sustainability report – including insights on the OHS implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events, Media & Communications

NAACP and UNGC Join the BSR20 Lineup

Oct 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

BSR is honored to welcome the NAACP’s Derrick Johnson and the UN Global Compact’s Sanda Ojiambo to the BSR20 plenary lineup.

Environment

La Red de Innovacion e Impacto: Supporting Micro, Small and Medium-sized Businesses to Foster Growth and Prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean

Oct 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Learn more about La Red de Innovación e Impacto (La Red). La Red is a network of 37 member organizations in 11 countries that support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gap Inc. Honors UPS With Inaugural Top Stitch Award for Support in Serving Customers, Donates $100K to Good360

Oct 7, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Gap Inc. has honored UPS with its inaugural Top Stitch Award, in recognition of outstanding contributions in helping Gap Inc. serve customers while exemplifying shared values and behaviors.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Responsible Investing in China

Oct 7, 2020 9:05 AM ET

John Streur, CEO of Calvert introduces GreenMoney readers to China for the first time, stating that “it is preferable for responsible investors to invest in China and engage as shareowners, rather than divest.” I am not sure I agree with him. Do you?

Health & Healthcare

New Report Details the Cleaning Products Industry's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released a new report, Rising to an Unprecedented Challenge: The cleaning products industry’s response to COVID-19, which outlines the actions industry leaders have taken in response to the increased demand for cleaning and hand hygiene products and the urgent need to reduce the spread of the virus in hospitals, public transit systems and other public spaces.

Innovation & Technology

Microseismic Technology for Tailings Dams Monitoring

Oct 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech Geologists, Camilla Rodrigues and Lorena Oliveira, discuss the microseismic technology we developed to help assess and mitigate risks for tailings dams.

Diversity & Inclusion

HACR Commends New California Law Requiring Diversity on Corporate Boards

Oct 6, 2020 6:25 PM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) supports the passage of Assembly Bill 979 by the California State Assembly and State Senate signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 30, 2020.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: The Role of the Devoir de Vigilance Law in Reforming Corporate Risk Engagement

Oct 6, 2020 5:50 PM ET

In this interactive webinar, Dr. Chris Bayer and Juan Ibanez from Development International will present the highlights of their new study on the French law Devoir de Vigilance (DdV).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Supports Local Community With Daycare Donation

Oct 6, 2020 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial is stepping up to boost childcare in a Minnesota community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s Case IH agricultural manufacturing plant in Benson, MN has donated $12,000 to the Discovery Kids day care in the community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

cdcb Receives $300,000 Grant to Support Housing Affordability for the Rio Grande Valley During and After COVID-19

Oct 6, 2020 4:15 PM ET

cdcb | come dream. come build. today announced a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, which will enable the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to help keep people housed