Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Opens Data Submission Period for 2021 Gender-Equality Index

Jun 1, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Companies can submit their gender-related data via Bloomberg's Gender Reporting Framework as of June 1. By putting data forward using Bloomberg’s Gender Reporting Framework companies will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Environment

Sweeping New Report Provides U.S. Financial Regulators with Key Action Steps to Protect Financial Markets from the Ongoing Climate Crisis

Jun 1, 2020 4:40 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

A Call for Unity

Jun 1, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Leading in an inclusive way is more important than ever, and that means listening with open minds and hearts to understand those around us, being a courageous and proactive ally and ensuring we have a diversity of leaders and voices at the table.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Sidelines Are Not an Option: Intel Pledges $1M to Address Social Justice, Racism

Jun 1, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Intel CEO Bob Swan sent the following memo to company employees in response to the recent senseless acts of racism and violence in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hurricane Season Begins Today, But Bacardi Supports Recovery Year Round

Jun 1, 2020 2:45 PM ET

June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season and serves as a reminder that the recovery after a storm is a long journey. One that family-owned Bacardi Limited continues to support year round through its collaboration with Mercy Corps.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Simón Bolívar Foundation Announces $1 Million in Humanitarian Health Grants

Jun 1, 2020 2:10 PM ET

The Simón Bolívar Foundation, the charitable, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, has entered into grant agreements with the following three prominent international nonprofit organizations.

Media & Communications

There, in the Company's 401-K Plan - Do You Have the Choice of ESG Investments? Ah, That Would Have Been Good for You to Have in the Recent Market Downturn...

Jun 1, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As many more institutional investors move into ESG / sustainable investing instruments and asset classes, the question may be asked: What about the individual investor…the family huddling to discuss what to do in the midst of the virus crisis?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Offering Secure and Reliable Working Conditions for Cleaners in Colombia

Jun 1, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Announces National Nonprofit Partners for $3 Million Small Business Revitalization Effort

Jun 1, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Setting the Stage for Gender Equality in Canadian Banking and Financial Services

Jun 1, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Attaining a truly inclusive environment and culture of equality requires an “all hands on deck” approach and mindset from employees at all levels of an organization.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Building an Employee Relief Program

Jun 1, 2020 1:15 PM ET

As the global pandemic has affirmed, it's more important than ever for companies to have a support system for employees impacted by a disaster or personal hardship. Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and E4E Relief CEO Holly Welch Stubbing will

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominate a Company for the 2020 Fortune Change the World List

Jun 1, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Each year, Fortune publishes the Change the World List to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Racism Is Another Virus to Eradicate

Jun 1, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Starting today and over the coming weeks, you will see VF and our brands speak out against racism and engage both our associates and external audiences in positive, productive dialogue.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cheerios Supports Fight Against Childhood Hunger

Jun 1, 2020 12:35 PM ET

To help support children facing hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cheerios is donating $1.3 million to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign focused on ending childhood hunger in America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Watch Land Betterment Corporation Discuss Why They Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign

Jun 1, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites, recently discussed why the Company chose to launch a crowdfunding campaign.

Environment

UPS to Mark World Environment Day by Matching Offsets of Carbon Neutral Shipments in June

Jun 1, 2020 12:15 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the company will commemorate World Environment Day on June 5 by matching the carbon offsets of all packages shipped via its carbon neutral program during the month of June.

Education

Youth Gardens Persevere, Offer Hope and Joy This Spring

Jun 1, 2020 11:20 AM ET

Throughout this tumultuous spring, those of us at KidsGardening have been inspired by all of the remarkable stories of families, schools and communities, who are using gardens to offer hope and joy to children.

Education

JetBlue Jr.: How Planes Stay Fly

Jun 1, 2020 11:00 AM ET

We can give you a wingtip or two about how planes fly. Join Captain Samer for a high-speed physics course that’s equal parts paper-airplane-making and aeronautics.

Environment

Procter & Gamble and Cargill Collaborate to Bring Nature-Powered Innovation, Fueling the Future for more Sustainable Products

Jun 1, 2020 10:30 AM ET

An innovation developed in the corporate R&D labs at P&G that converts lactic acid into bio-based acrylic acid could be a helpful step to shift everyday goods to be made from annually renewable crops. P&G has granted Cargill an exclusive license that allows Cargill to further develop and commercialize this technology, so that it can ultimately be incorporated in a range of applications from superabsorbent polymers in absorbent hygiene products to thickeners in household paints and beyond. The use of bio-based acrylic acid is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to greener products for years to come – something that is important to a range of stakeholders, including consumers and business leaders.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep America Beautiful Announces Relaunch of 2020 Great American Cleanup

Jun 1, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful®, the national nonprofit committed to improving and beautifying our communities, today announced the annual Great American Cleanup® is resuming and will run through Oct. 18.

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Oobleck

Jun 1, 2020 9:50 AM ET

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. We typically work to accomplish this through a variety of programs including SPARK, Curiosity Labs™ and the Curiosity Cube®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Selects Benevity to Power Global Giving Initiatives

Jun 1, 2020 9:30 AM ET

ON Semiconductor is excited to partner with Benevity, Inc., the global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement software, as their platform was selected to power their corporate social responsibility initiatives. E

Diversity & Inclusion

Crayola Launches 'Colors of the World' Skin Tone-Inspired Crayon Colors

Jun 1, 2020 9:20 AM ET

Thanks to Crayola, children of many different backgrounds can have access to crayons that are reflective of their own skin tone.

Innovation & Technology

Advanced Power Transmission Technologies Increase Capacity, Expand Distribution Network in Asia

Jun 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch extends its Breakthrough Overhead Line Design® (BOLD) consultancy services to India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Third-Party Certifier SCS Global Services Joins ResponsibleSteel to Advance the Adoption of Sound Sustainability Practices across the Iron and Steel Supply Chain

Jun 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services announced today that it has joined ResponsibleSteel, the industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification programme. As a new member, SCS looks forward to bringing its expertise as a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification to bear on the further development of ResponsibleSteel standards and guidance for this important economic sector.