Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Five Years of CNH Industrial's Initiative To Prevent Crop Stubble Burning at Kallar Majri

Oct 19, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Solidia Technologies Pivots to Commercialization With Headquarter Move to San Antonio

Oct 19, 2022 4:20 PM ET

Solidia Technologies Pivots to Commercialization with Headquarter Move to San Antonio

Innovation & Technology

Business Spotlight: Sweet Success

Oct 19, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Before the pandemic, Karen was one of 15,000 Colombian microentrepreneurs who participated in the Ovante interactive training program. Ovante users build healthy financial behaviors and the resiliency to plan for a better future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With Tools and Training From Regions, North Carolina Teens Retreat From No Challenge

Oct 19, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Regions Bank associates recently delivered financial education for EYE Retreat campers discussing that independence aspect. The connection occurred thanks to Juan Pablo Ceballos Garcia, of Regions’ Northpark branch, where Chase is a customer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bath & Body Works Joins Time To Vote Pledge

Oct 19, 2022 3:25 PM ET

Bath & Body Works joins the Time To Vote pledge and will delay the opening of its stores by two hours this Election Day, Nov. 8, to give every associate the opportunity to vote.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Is Named One of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ in 2022 by Great Place to Work® and Fortune

Oct 19, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Dow as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Lifesaving Cancer Research

Oct 19, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Through its annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), American Airlines raises nearly $2.5 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carol Surface Named World's Top Chief Human Resources Officer

Oct 19, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Medtronic Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Carol Surface is the top CHRO in the world for 2022, according to N2 Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Social's Role in ESG: People, Purpose, and Profitability Ft. Beth Wood, Principal Financial Group

Oct 19, 2022 2:15 PM ET

This week, host Mandi McReynolds is joined by Beth Wood, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Principal Financial Group® and the chair of the Principal ESG Task Force.

Health & Healthcare

Reducing the Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved Communities in Illinois

Oct 19, 2022 2:05 PM ET

With Q4HE’s support, FCHC is partnering with the faith-based community to expand awareness and education related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Legacy Entities Reiterate Their Commitment to Building a Better World Through Sport for the Next Generation

Oct 19, 2022 2:05 PM ET

Olympic legacy entities gathered at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum to collaborate and share best practices aimed at furthering key Olympic Games legacy programmes.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief, Amgen and C/Can Team Up To Improve Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment in Paraguay

Oct 19, 2022 2:05 PM ET

"Our initiative with C/Can and Direct Relief can bring much-needed medicines to people suffering with cancer," said Dr. Victoria Elegant, Global Lead, Access to Healthcare, at Amgen.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work-Life, Representation and More

Oct 19, 2022 1:35 PM ET

Today we are talking about NASA’s DEIA strategic plan, the benefits of work-life support programs, two major marathons including non-binary category, and reactions to the new “The Little Mermaid” trailer.

Diversity & Inclusion

NortonLifeLock Employees Get Involved in the Out & Equal Workplace Summit

Oct 19, 2022 1:10 PM ET

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which shines a light on the milestones and individuals who have led the global movement for equality. This week, NortonLifeLock will be volunteering at & sending virtual attendees to the Out & Equal Workplace Summit.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Firsthand Look at PNC's Inaugural Unidos Hispanic/Latino Leaders Forum

Oct 19, 2022 12:45 PM ET

In mid-September, on the cusp of Hispanic Heritage Month, I attended the inaugural PNC Unidos Hispanic and Latino Leaders Forum in Miami, Fla.

Events, Media & Communications

Courtney Van Tassell Joins Antea Group as Senior Consultant

Oct 19, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Antea Group is excited to announce that Courtney Van Tassell has recently joined as a Senior Consultant. Courtney has over 18 years of consulting experience and specializes in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions and Transactional due diligence.

Education

Southern Company Provides Scholarship to Upcoming HBCU Student

Oct 19, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Southern Company, Propel, Disney and the HBCU Week Foundation announced Djahnel Reid of Orlando, Fla. as the recipient of a $50,000 Propel Student Impact Scholarship on Friday.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Trendsetters: Itron

Oct 19, 2022 12:00 PM ET

As a leader in ESG, Itron is helping cities and utilities better manage energy and water. ESG is embedded into Itron’s corporate culture and provides an inspirational model for scalable impact. Hear from Gianella on how he and the Itron team continue to set the trend.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Organizations Changing the Gaming World for Good

Oct 19, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Philanthropic organizations and nonprofits are increasingly looking to gamers to boost engagement and raise awareness about their causes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Karla Robertson, Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer, Named “Innovative Leader” by Corporate Counsel Magazine

Oct 19, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Pentair, was recognized by Corporate Counsel at its 2022 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards honoring top women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's David L. Casey Named One of Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

Oct 19, 2022 11:50 AM ET

Congratulations to David L. Casey on being named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America!

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Foundation Awards $20 Million to Organizations Working to Advance Health Through Education Equity

Oct 19, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) recently announced that the Gilead Foundation’s Creating Possible Fund™ will provide a total of $20 million to 13 inaugural grantees.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG and Measuring Social Impact With Purpose

Oct 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

If we can accurately measure our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions why does it seem so difficult to accurately measure the S (social impact outcomes) in ESG?

Social Impact & Volunteering

KABOOM! and PSEG Build Perth Amboy Kids Dream Playground

Oct 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

As part of a nationwide effort by KABOOM! to end play space inequity, PSEG employee volunteers constructed a kid-designed playground to ensure children have a safe, inclusive place to play. The project was designed to combat the reality that places to play are not available to every child, especially in underserved communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Hygiene and Health Survey by Essity Identifies the Largest Threats to the Future of Well-Being

Oct 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022 focuses on the future of well-being as well as the knowledge gap around issues of hygiene and health. By comparing current behaviors and attitudes of people towards well-being with how they would like to live in the future, several gaps are identified in areas such as personal care, caregiving, health worries and sustainable consumption.