Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Women Political Leaders Summit Discusses How Sport Contributes to the Un Sustainable Development Goals

Ms Casado was a panellist in the policy focus session discussing sport as an important enabler to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Media & Communications

World Environment Center Elects New Board Officers

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Exequiel Rolón and Lars Murawski to its board of directors.​

Environment

Georgia’s Leaders Learn About Environmental Challenges in Southwest Georgia

Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) is an experiential program dedicated to building and sustaining a network of environmentally educated leaders in the state.

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy Storage for Wholesale Markets in ISO New England

ENGIE Storage today unveiled a new, highly-integrated supply and services offering for developers of in-front-of-the-meter (IFOM) solar and energy storage projects in New England and emerging markets. Comprising energy storage system design support, supply, operations, performance guarantees, and payments for rights to participate in ISO-New England wholesale markets, the offering dramatically improves project economics, reduces risk, and enhances bankability for solar + storage projects.

Education & Workforce Development

Subaru Fosters Education Through Annual “Subaru Loves Learning” Initiative

Subaru announced that for the fifth consecutive year, the automaker will partner with the AAAS to broaden students’ worlds with the study of science, engineering and innovation through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative.

Philanthropy

Smithfield Foods Now Accepting 2020 Charitable Grant Applications

The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce that applications for the company’s charitable grant program are now available.

Socially Responsible Investing

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Chicago Housing, Education and Neighborhood Revitalization

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $500,000 in donations to four local nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood revitalization for Chicago residents.

Environment

BIER Further Evolves Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has made further enhancements to the Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance.

Environment

We Don’t Live on 1.75 Earths—but We Act Like We Do

We live on 1.75 Earths, yet we just have one. More precisely, humanity’s current demand on Earth is 1.75 times what our planet’s ecosystems regenerate each year. We are depleting our natural capital at a frantic pace.

Events

Call to Action for Event Industry to Collaborate in Initiative As Part of United Nations Sustainable Goal Summit

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”

Education & Workforce Development

Duke Energy Teams up With Clemson University to Bring Mobile Engineering Lab to SC Middle School Students

Duke Energy and Clemson University are hitting the road this summer behind the wheel of the Explore Mobile Lab, an innovative approach to educating middle school students across the Palmetto State about the critical and growing field of engineering.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Capacity Commons Edition

Check out Common Impact's latest newsletter for details on the launch of Capacity Commons, social impact projects at work, new Board members and more!

Environment

Hanesbrands Submits Data for 2019 CDP Climate Change Report, Including Progress Toward 2020 Goals for Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

HanesBrands, a socially responsible leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has voluntarily disclosed its carbon emissions and related information for the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report.

Environment

How Global EHS Managers Can Improve the Reliability of Facility Compliance Data

Antea Group's EHS FleX can help you improve the reliability of your organization's EHS compliance data.

Research & Reports

Utilities Industry Benchmark Infographic

Understanding how peer Utility companies are performing or managing their CSR programs can be useful to ensure you are on the right path for success.

Corporate Responsibility

Alliance Data’s Commitment to Fair and Responsible Banking

We work with top companies and some of the best-known retailers to extend their brands with their customers through innovative private label, co-brand and commercial credit card programs.

Corporate Responsibility

HP Unveils Revised Science-Based Targets, 100% Renewables Aim and 35% Sustainable Revenue Growth

According to HP’s 2018 sustainability report, “Sustainable Impact” programmes drove more than $977m (£770m) of new revenue last year, representing a 35% increase on 2017 levels.

Awards & Rankings

United Airlines Named to Indeed.com's List of Top 50 Workplaces

United Airlines was recently recognized by the popular job search site indeed.com as a Top 50 Workplace for 2019, placing United among the best and most innovative Fortune 500 companies when it comes to corporate culture and employee engagement.

Corporate Responsibility

Beyond Reporting: Focus on Waste

GRI has launched a new podcast series – with the first episode looking at waste now available.

Research & Reports

ITV Announces New Social Purpose Targets, and Creates Award-winning Campaigns

ITV has developed a new Social Purpose strategy and set ambitious targets to drive meaningful change, which are published in our report released this week.

Research & Reports

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report “Proven Assets. Fundamental Value.”

Freeport-McMoRan’s 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development report, titled “Proven Assets. Fundamental Value.” provides information on the company's sustainability programs – including approach, focus areas and performance– and highlights the progress made on key issues affecting the company and its stakeholders.

Corporate Responsibility

Carnival Corporation Launches Website Featuring Advanced Air Quality Systems

Carnival Corporation & plc the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced the launch of a new dedicated Advanced Air Quality Systems website.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade USA Certifies Multi-Species Fishery in Mozambique

Fair Trade USA® has certified an Afritex Ventures fishery in Mozambique, Africa.

Philanthropy

Consumers Energy Foundation Seeks Applicants for Prosperity Awards, Supporting Economic, Neighborhood Development With $500,000

The Consumers Energy Foundation is highlighting its commitment to Michigan’s businesses and communities by providing $500,000 to nonprofit organizations through its first Prosperity Awards.

Environment

Sustainability in Detroit, Part 1: The City Steps Up

The city recently released its Sustainability Action Agenda, which aims to achieve four main outcomes: healthy, thriving people; affordable, quality homes; clean, connected neighborhoods; and an equitable, green city.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...