Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy & Infrastructure

General Motors and DTE Energy are Making Michigan a Clean Energy Powerhouse

General Motors and DTE Energy are working together to accelerate Michigan’s transition to renewable energy with the largest clean-energy deal in Michigan.

Corporate Responsibility

Walmart Meets Commitment to Hire 150,000 Associates, Pledges to Hire 50,000 More

We’re seeing huge successes from the talent we’re adding to the team, and we are proud and appreciative of everything our associates are doing to provide a vital service to our communities during this time.

Environment

Claims, Coverage, and Complexity: A Guide to Environmental Insurance for Storage Tank Owners

Removing a storage tank? Review your insurance coverage and prepare for the potential claim appraisal and remediation process—before it is too late.

Volunteering & Community

Reshaping Volunteerism During COVID-19

April is Volunteer Month, but with the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling many in-person/community volunteer opportunities, there are other ways to make an impact - virtually and remotely - during this time of social distancing.

Energy & Infrastructure

With a Major Retrofit of Their New York Office, IWBI Walks the Walk

She went big on biophilic design elements, too (her personal taste and a WELL point-getter), carpeting walking areas with a blue-green Mohawk design inspired by lichens.

Socially Responsible Investing

Why Investing in Women Is Crucial Right Now

Now more than ever, in this time of market volatility & economic uncertainty, there’s a real opportunity to make the world a better place by aligning our money with our values. That starts with investing in women—and the companies that support them.

Philanthropy

Essity Donation to UNF and WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

“The growing COVID-19 pandemic affects us all and the WHO is doing an extremely important job of leading and managing this global effort.

Energy & Infrastructure

Green Mountain Energy Customers Avoid 9.3 Billion Pounds of Carbon Dioxide in 2019

With Earth day approaching, Green Mountain Energy announced today the impact that its customers are making on the environment.

Philanthropy

International Paper Helping to Deliver Nutrition in Louisiana

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is taking action to address critical needs in the communities in which its employee live and work during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Research & Reports

Novartis to Sponsor Large Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Novartis has reached an agreement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with a Phase III clinical trial with approximately 440 patients to evaluate the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 disease.

Environment

‘Breaking Bad’ Habits and Raising Hell in EHS With Lessons From Walter White

EHS leaders wouldn’t pin their career aspirations on a science teacher turned meth kingpin, but there are lessons to be drawn from Walter White!

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

California Almond Farm Is First to Achieve Coveted “Sustainably Grown” Label

SCS Global Services announced today that Bullseye Farms is the world’s first almond farm to be independently certified under the internationally recognized “Sustainably Grown” standard for agricultural crops.

Environment

Will Fear of COVID-19 and Loathing of Capitalism Drive Systemic Change?

Texas Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick recently said, and I paraphrase, it’s not only OK, it’s good for America to throw granny under the bus to save the economy. Just let that sink in for a moment.

Philanthropy

SC Johnson Donates $1 Million to COVID-19 Efforts Across Europe

As part of global efforts to combat COVID-19, SC Johnson, an industry-leading manufacturer of household cleaning brands, has donated $1 million to support response efforts across Europe.

Corporate Responsibility

Continuing to Deliver Nutrition to School Children During COVID-19

The closure of schools around the world due to COVID-19 risks having a major impact on the health and nutrition of school children. Key global stakeholders such as WFP (World Food Programme)​, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), and GCNF (Global Child Nutrition Foundation)​ are actively advocating Governments to continue providing nutrition to children despite school closures

Philanthropy

4/17 Update: Verizon is Prepared to Serve Customers During COVID-19 Crisis

Verizon is donating $3 million to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of a partnership with Global Citizens One World: Together At Home.

Corporate Responsibility

A Tomorrow Rising Now and After Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption around the world. Its impact is being felt throughout every facet of society, especially among our most vulnerable.

Socially Responsible Investing

Saving Main Street in the Wake of COVID-19

As Americans are bracing for the health fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak, the nation’s Main Street businesses are fighting for their survival. Salon owners, event planners, shopkeepers and restaurants are being...

Socially Responsible Investing

Coronavirus is the Latest Dire Challenge Facing Poor Entrepreneurs in Ghana

This is a photo of a loan group called Unity Group made up of microentrepreneurs in the poor, northern Accra suburb of Pokuase served by Whole Planet Foundation’s Ghanaian microfinance partner ID Ghana.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

HP Receives First Recycled Content Validation for Ocean-Bound Plastics from UL

UL today announces HP, a leading provider of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, has achieved recycled content validations from UL for five of their resins, which contain between 5 to 99% recycled content from ocean-bound plastic.

Volunteering & Community

Cultivating a Positive Remote Work Culture

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many organizations are fully transitioned to remote work. Such a rapid shift has the potential to be highly disruptive to the wellbeing of employees and the productivity of organizations.

Volunteering & Community

Rayuwa: A Team Response to COVID-19 in Nigeria

The Rayuwa team began 2020 in high spirits. They were finishing their first year of program implementation in a remote cluster of communities in northern Nigeria, confident they would achieve even more than they had in the previous year.

Corporate Responsibility

Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican Named to Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups

These groups of respected leaders will work together with the White House to help the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus outbreak and chart the path forward for America.

Volunteering & Community

Leading With the Needs and Challenges: FAQs on Adapting Your Global Pro Bono Practice

Transitioning to a completely virtual work life has been a challenge for many of us, PYXERA Global included. It’s now been one month since we made the organizational decision to take our office in DC remote, followed rapidly by our global offices in India, West Africa, and Latin America.

Corporate Responsibility

Who Made My PPE? Behind-the-Scenes of Gildan’s Mask and Gown Production During COVID-19

Every year on the same week, Fashion Revolution invites brands and consumers around the world to join a global conversation about supply chain transparency through their recognizable #whomademyclothes? campaign.

Latest Campaigns

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

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...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...