Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

eBay Joins EPA's Green Power Partnership

In our efforts to help advance a sustainable future, at eBay we strive to integrate environmental best practices in the communities where we work and live.

Research & Reports

MSD Issues 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Values.

Events

Accelerate the Clean Economy at VERGE 20

Climate change is the most significant global threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profitably.

Volunteering & Community

Timberland Finds New Ways to Engage Employees During the Pandemic with its 23rd Annual Serv-a-palooza

Over 150 employees pull on their boots to help strengthen local communities through in-person or online volunteer events

Volunteering & Community

Stretch Your Professional Skills While Making a Difference

Make a difference alongside social causes you’re passionate about from the safety of your own home by volunteering your professional skills virtually. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's free Pro Bono Week webinar on October 28.

Socially Responsible Investing

First-of-its-kind Report Finds U.S. Banking Sector Far More Exposed to Climate Risk Than Previously Understood by Stakeholders, Disclosed by Banks

The U.S. banking sector is far more exposed to the systemic and financial risks of climate change than previously understood by investors or disclosed by banks—according to a major new report released today from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets.

Inclusion & Opportunity

S&P Global/AARP Report: Companies Expanding Family Care Leave Due To COVID-19; Pandemic Severely Impacting Women in the Workforce

Nearly 60% of employees working for large U.S. companies are spending increased time on childcare and family caregiving since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new joint study commissioned by S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and AARP.

Socially Responsible Investing

FedEx Distributes $1 Million #SupportSmall Grants to Entrepreneurs

Two-hundred business owners were chosen out of almost 50,0000 applications to receive a $5,000 check as well as a $500 credit for FedEx Office® print and business services to help support their small business during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Philanthropy

Vistra and Dynegy Donate $100,000 to Fund Critical Urban League Programming in Chicago and Pittsburgh

Vistra (NYSE: VST) and Dynegy have announced two $50,000 donations to the Chicago Urban League and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The donations are part of a $10 million commitment from Vistra to support organizations that grow...

Energy & Infrastructure

Green Mountain Energy Launches New “Riding on Sunshine™” Initiative to Advance Clean Transportation

Green Mountain Energy is rolling out Riding on Sunshine™, an initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption by offering customers in Texas two new electricity plans, an EV-shopping tool and a free EV charger to promote home charging through the use of emission-free solar energy.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Making Luxury Goods Sustainable: 3 Challenges and 3 Leaders

You could be forgiven for failing to join the dots between luxury brands and sustainability. How can the latest season’s must-haves be friendly to the planet?

Inclusion & Opportunity

T. Rowe Price Names Raymone Jackson as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) announced today that Raymone Jackson will join the firm in late October as global head of diversity and inclusion.

Events

Qualcomm 5G Summit Schedule

Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.

Corporate Responsibility

Cummins Elects Kim Nelson to its Board of Directors

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that it has appointed Kimberly “Kim” A. Nelson, former Senior Vice President, External Relations of General Mills, Inc., to its Board of Directors effective October 13, 2020.

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation Highlights Its Environmental Restoration of Coal Mines in Indiana

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to highlight its environmental restoration of land associated with certain decommissioned thermal coal mining land in southern Indiana.

Volunteering & Community

Koch Pro Bono Initiative Delivers Aid to Those Who Need It Most

For some Americans, just one criminal misstep early in life can cascade into an endless stream of trouble — trouble getting a job, affording a home and even supporting a family.

Research & Reports

Pandemic Has 49% Of Employees Rethinking Benefits: Aflac Survey

The annual open enrollment season is nearly underway, and U.S. employees will be making benefits decisions during an unprecedented and challenging time.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

EHS and the Transforming Global Supply Chain

American supply chains have been transformed - and EHS professionals must adapt to the compliance and business continuity implications. Now, supply chain dynamics are transforming again as global disruption sets in. What does this mean... Read here.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Launches to Accelerate Climate Solutions

This week marks the launch of a long-term, multi-stakeholder climate initiative in Georgia - one designed to bring business and industry, municipal leadership, NGOs and others together to accelerate climate solutions in Georgia.

AI & Technology

Tetra Tech's Veronica Cuello Discusses a Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Veronica Cuello is a cybersecurity leader specializing in risk management and program transformation. She has been supporting clients for more than 20 years, consistently improving their security posture.

Socially Responsible Investing

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Partners Commit $350,000 to Alleviate Global Poverty

Each October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.

Philanthropy

Supporting Local Communities: Our COVID-19 Response

We all need to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help those who are experiencing significant medical or economic impacts from the virus. Being a good neighbour is integral to Eldorado Gold’s identity, and we’re helping out by...

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Grocery Retailers Helping Customers Protect Tropical Forests

Luckily, many grocery retailers recognize the impact they can have and are doing something to make sure their sourcing and your purchasing decisions make a positive impact.

Corporate Responsibility

ON Semiconductor Japan Changes the World with Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls!)

Do you know the global activity called TABLE FOR TWO (TFT)? The literal translation of "TABLE FOR TWO" is dining table for two people. The concept is that we in developed countries and children in developing countries share meals.

Events

Schneider Electric: Innovation Summit World Tour 2020

With the world changing at an unprecedented pace, companies today must respond quickly, responsibly. Discover the best strategies and latest technologies to help you thrive in the new normal.

Latest Campaigns

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...