Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

It’s Time to ‘Restructure Everything’ — and Push Diversity

May 20, 2020 4:35 PM ET

VMware recently held its annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) conference, which focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. As much as I’d been looking forward to attending the event — my first time — as...

Health & Healthcare

Are Healthcare Flexibles the Next Big Plastic Recycling Feedstock?

May 20, 2020 4:25 PM ET

Learn how HPRC set out to pilot a mechanical recycling methodology for mixed-flexible packaging materials.

Health & Healthcare

Comerica’s ‘Yo Baker Man’ Inspired to Help Metro Detroit Healthcare Frontline Workers

May 20, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Comerica Bank employee Will Rawls, a senior analyst in the bank’s institutional trust group and affectionately known as “Yo Baker Man,” began a Facebook fundraising effort in hopes to make and provide baked goods to local health care workers on the frontlines amid COVID-19.

Environment

WBCSD and BIER Will Develop Guidance to Monitor and Measure Water Circularity

May 20, 2020 3:10 PM ET

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announce collaboration on creation of water circularity metrics.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Farmers Are Keeping Us Fed through the Global Crisis

May 20, 2020 3:10 PM ET

In the space of a few weeks, life around the globe has been upended in the wake of COVID-19. Industries of all kinds have been forced to rapidly change how they work, and agriculture is no different.

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Releases 2020 Global Citizenship Report

May 20, 2020 3:00 PM ET

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) recently announced the release of its 2020 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details the company’s corporate social responsibility strategies, goals, programs and progress.

Green Infrastructure

Case IH Tractors Play Key Role in Turning Sugarcane Waste into Valuable Commodity

May 20, 2020 3:00 PM ET

With energy generated from renewable sources predicted to be among the major sources of power in the next decade, a company in the Philippines is tackling the challenge head-on and turning trash into a highly prized commodity.

Environment

More Than 330 Major Businesses Call on U.S. Congress to Build Back a More Resilient, Sustainable Economy From COVID-19

May 20, 2020 2:45 PM ET

On May 13, CEOs and representatives from more than 330 businesses, including Adobe, Capital One, CommonSpirit Health, DSM North America, Dow, Eileen Fisher, General Mills, Mars, Inc., Microsoft, NIKE, Salesforce and VISA called on a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers to build back a better economy by infusing resilient, long-term climate solutions into future economic recovery plans.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIT Provides $37.3 Million Investment for Jordan Downs Apartment Project

May 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET

CIT today announced a $37.3 million investment in the Jordan Downs Apartments Project, a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex to support low-to-moderate income families in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic

May 20, 2020 1:50 PM ET

Today, United Airlines is introducing United CleanPlus: the company's commitment to putting health and safety at the forefront of the entire customer experience, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Doubles its Commitment to COVID-19 Relief Efforts, Totaling $50 Million

May 20, 2020 1:40 PM ET

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced it will commit an additional $25 million philanthropic pledge as part of its Truist Cares initiative, now totaling $50 million. The financial services company launched Truist Cares*...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Gives Graduates a Ceremonious Send-Off With TikTok #TossYourCap Challenge for Charity

May 20, 2020 1:30 PM ET

For every TikTok video using #TossYourCap, T-Mobile will donate $5 — up to $200,000 — to Jobs for America’s Graduates, a non-profit dedicated to helping youth reach economic and academic success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 6: How the Global Community Is Coming Together to Battle COVID-19

May 20, 2020 1:30 PM ET

In Episode 6, Ling talks with Jane Halton, Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, about her work to ensure people globally get access to vaccines.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSRHub ESG Webinars

May 20, 2020 12:55 PM ET

In case you missed it with all that is going on in the world these days, we thought we would curate a list of recent webinars for your ESG investing education.

Innovation & Technology

Virtual Demo Day for Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars

May 20, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Join us online for Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars Virtual Demo Day on May 28th!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Helps More than 31,000 Small Businesses Secure Paycheck Protection Program Loans

May 20, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank has secured more than $5.5 billion in funding approval for more than 31,000 businesses through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. These loans have the potential to support up to 555,000 jobs.

Health & Healthcare

Dow Collaborates With Multiple Partners to Develop and Donate Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns

May 20, 2020 12:30 PM ET

For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment (PPE).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Virtual Happy Hour Offers Ways to Tip Your Bartender, Courtesy of Bacardi and PUNCH

May 20, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Every day, Bacardi, in partnership with PUNCH, is putting the spotlight on bartenders across America with the ‘Tip Your Bartender’ series.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Call to Action for Vulnerability & Courage in Leading Risk

May 20, 2020 12:00 PM ET

What does it really mean to be a ‘courageous’ leader? The Acre Frameworksteam has been fortunate enough to build a relationship with an individual driving the daring leadership movement, Adé Adeniji.​​

Events, Media & Communications

David Brooks, Bob Johansen and Larry Keeley Join Lineup for 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience

May 20, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Points of Light has announced the speakers who will join the lineup for the 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience, taking place June 10-12.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Commits 2 Million Boxes for COVID-19 Relief

May 20, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Food banks around the world are experiencing dramatic increases in demand for food assistance driven by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney’s Annual Videos Issue on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability

May 20, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Welcome to GreenMoney's 5th Annual Videos Issue. We have curated a collection of beautiful, interesting and impactful films featuring a variety of innovators from the interconnected worlds of Impact Investing, Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability. We think you’ll find them as engaging as we do.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VIDEO | The Buzz on Beekeeping at Mohawk's Glasgow, VA Manufacturing Facility

May 20, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express Announce First-Ever “Virtual Preservation Month”

May 20, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with financial supporter American Express, has opened a window to the world of adventure during Preservation Month this May.

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Run Away Pepper

May 20, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Check out MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home video to learn about the magic of surface tension and how you can make pepper and germs run away.