Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impossible Foods and Colin Kaepernick Fight Food Insecurity and Racial Injustice

Jul 17, 2020 4:25 PM ET

As COVID-19 tears throughout the U.S., the coronavirus may not be the deadliest part of the pandemic. CNN reports that the resulting hunger crisis could kill more people than the disease itself, especially minorities. In fact, triple the amount of Black households report not having enough to eat during COVID-19, compared with white households. Further, the disparities of hunger all ladder up to broader racial injustice in the United States. To fight disproportionate hunger in communities of color, an interesting duo has joined forces.

Diversity & Inclusion

MetLife Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index

Jul 17, 2020 3:25 PM ET

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the fourth year in a row.

Innovation & Technology

IoT and the Future of Transportation

Jul 17, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Imagine a world where your car monitors your daily morning commute while safely parked in your driveway. On one particular morning, it detects a major collision along your intended route. Simultaneously, it checks your calendar and sees you have...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Disability Equality Index Gives Intel a Score of 100 for Third Year in a Row

Jul 17, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Disability Equality Index, which provides a comprehensive benchmarking tool for corporations to self-report on their disability policies and practices, gave Intel a score of 100 for the third year in a row.

Events, Media & Communications

FWD SPEAK: Love + Regeneration

Jul 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Gain exclusive industry insights into the intersection of sustainability and design from visionary Jason F. McLennan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Wins Industrial Energy Efficiency Award at Hannover Messe for SF6-Free Medium Voltage Switchgear

Jul 17, 2020 1:55 PM ET

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award category “Energy Economy” for its new SM AirSeT switchgear, a green and digital medium voltage technology.

Energy

INFOGRAPHIC: Sunny Days Ahead with Renewable Energy, Solar 101 for Consumers

Jul 17, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Solar energy can power a home throughout the day and may greatly reduce how much a family spends on electricity each year. Those who don’t take advantage of the natural energy of the sun will almost always pay for their electricity; those who use solar can put their home to work for them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fighting for Forests, Walmart Moves to Source Sustainable Paper

Jul 17, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The journey from tree, to pulp, to paper is a long one. It doesn’t happen overnight or without the input of people across the supply chain. Because that journey impacts forests globally, we aim to have it begin & end with sustainability at its core.

Diversity & Inclusion

Introducing the 2020 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows

Jul 17, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Creativity plays a crucial role in how we tell our stories, and it’s never been more important to elevate new voices, particularly in a medium like film.

Environment

As U.S. Rebuilds Economy, Companies Urged to Align Lobbying With Science-based Climate Action

Jul 17, 2020 1:15 PM ET

As the U.S. works to rebuild the economy, companies across the nation are being urged to align their action on climate change with the latest science that calls for limiting global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Unveils Latest Un‑carrier Move: Scam Shield — A Massive Set of Free Solutions to Protect Customers From Rampant Scams and Robocalls

Jul 17, 2020 1:15 PM ET

T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move, Scam Shield, takes on scams and unwanted robocalls with an unparalleled series of bold solutions to protect T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint customers for free.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Announces $750,000 in Grants for North Carolina Nonprofits Dedicated to Social Justice, Racial Equity

Jul 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

What We're Learning: Navigating a Pandemic Through the Lens of an HSE Leader

Jul 17, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Over the course of April, Acre convened a number of virtual round-tables to discuss business continuity and effective Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) leadership during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Research, Reports & Publications

Case Study: Impact of Installing Bio-toilets on School Children in India

Jul 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In India, almost 50 million people lack access to adequate sanitation, thereby increasing risks of water contamination leading to diseases. In 2017, the country still had the highest number of people practising open defecation in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Malaysia Believes in the Investment in Science

Jul 17, 2020 11:30 AM ET

If we can make science inspirational and fun, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) would not be “too difficult.” It is easier to learn when the subject taught is enjoyable and students can relate to it through experiments being conducted.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Forms Smart City Partnership with Infinite

Jul 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Together, the two companies will try to provide developers with end-to-end IoT-as-a-Service (IoTaaS) technology that will make it easier bring new connected solutions to the market.

Events, Media & Communications

JUST LAUNCHED: Reuters Events Delivering Net-Zero Week - Ahead of COP26

Jul 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

2020 was due to be a landmark year for those pushing for a net-zero future, with world leaders being tasked update and upgrade their pledges on tackling climate change and emissions targets through to 2030.

Environment

Procter & Gamble Amplifies Commitment to Protect the Planet by Joining the Arbor Day Foundation's Evergreen Alliance

Jul 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Procter and Gamble, one of the nation’s leading consumer goods companies, has amplified its commitment to tree planting by joining the Arbor Day Foundation’s Evergreen Alliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education Experience and the Company's Corporate & Community Partnership Programs Honored with 2020 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence

Jul 17, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Discovery Education Experience and the company’s corporate & community partnership programs were recently honored with 2020 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence.

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing Wave VIII of the Porter Novelli COVID-19 Tracker: Responsible Business in Continued Crisis

Jul 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Today, the United States finds itself in uncharted territory. While many states are in various stages of reopening, the virus surges to new heights across the south and west.

Media & Communications

World Environment Center Elects New Board Members

Jul 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

As part of an ongoing commitment to expand its thought leadership, diversity and effectiveness as a global sustainability organization, the World Environment Center’s Board of Directors has elected three individuals for Board membership.

Green Infrastructure

VIDEO | Behind-the-Scenes of a Living Site

Jul 16, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mohawk Group's "Living Site" carpet tile plant located in Virginia's picturesque Shenandoah Valley.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walgreens Earns Best Place to Work on 2020 Disability Equality Index

Jul 16, 2020 3:55 PM ET

Walgreens has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a top score of 100 percent on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Sustainable Development Goals

Social Value Matters 2020 Speaker Profile - Mayor Lisa Helps & Mayor Josie Osborne

Jul 16, 2020 3:40 PM ET

This September, Social Value Canada is convening Social Value International's #SVM2020 conference virtually from Toronto. We're thrilled to announce Josie Osborne, the Mayor of Tofino, B.C., and Lisa Helps, the Mayor of Victoria, B.C., as two featured contributors.

Innovation & Technology

The Way We Work Now: Rapid Collaboration to Produce Crucial Protective Gear Early in the COVID-19 Crisis

Jul 16, 2020 3:10 PM ET