Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Griffith Foods | Featured in Harvard Business Review for Purpose Journey Program

Mar 30, 2022 11:25 AM ET

We're extremely proud to be featured in the Harvard Business Review for our Purpose Journey - https://lnkd.in/e6kpkByH.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ripple Foods Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month

Mar 30, 2022 11:10 AM ET

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity

Mar 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Approximately 800 million people around the world go hungry each day. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 1 in 3 people worldwide are at risk of food insecurity, a figure that jumped significantly due in large part to the global pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A Time for Action

Mar 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

As the USA celebrates Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reviews the progress achieved by companies throughout our global network with regard to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

Mar 30, 2022 10:50 AM ET

Meet Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility Manager, Toddy Tu. I recently sat down with Toddy to learn more about his career journey and his involvement with Cisco’s water stewardship efforts in our supply chain.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Beer That Recycles Its Carbon Dioxide

Mar 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Earthly Labs has developed a technology where breweries capture carbon dioxide when they brew their beer. They can then reuse it, reducing their reliance on purchases of the gas and making for beer that tastes even better.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Partners With The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

Mar 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring.

Energy

Green Hydrogen Picks Up Momentum

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Although buzz is building for green hydrogen – aka hydrogen produced through electrolysis powered by 100-percent renewable energy – today’s infrastructure doesn’t yet support wide-scale adoption.

Innovation & Technology

Beth Kanter on the Promise of Smart Tech for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Beth Kanter shares insights on real-world innovation, nonprofit capacity building, and her & Allison Fine's new book, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World," in an interview with skilled volunteering leader Common Impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microbusinesses Are the Engine of the British Economy

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy. When they thrive, we all thrive.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: Meet Marlita

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Marlita Tenorio Gonzales runs a sportswear business in the Peruvian capital of Lima.

Health & Healthcare

Protecting Our Wellbeing at Work When the World Is Overwhelming

Mar 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Covid restrictions are being relaxed around the world. Masks are slowing coming off and face to face interactions seem real again.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Making Sense of ESG-Labeled Bonds

Mar 30, 2022 9:55 AM ET

We’re optimistic that securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds will help create a better, more sustainable world. And investors are just as eager to buy these bonds.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech's Hampton Roads, Virginia, Office Exemplifies the Company's Spirit of Giving

Mar 30, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Norfolk office in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area exemplifies the company’s spirit of giving by organizing and volunteering for multiple opportunities to support our environment and the local community.

Events, Media & Communications

Dine Out to Give Back on Thursday, April 28

Mar 30, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Cubed's ESG Platform Launches New Tools to Tackle Greenwashing and Regulatory Reporting

Mar 30, 2022 4:00 AM ET

Impact Cubed, a leading provider of ESG data and sustainable investment solutions, has launched new tools on its automated platform so investors can see into fund holdings, measure impact, and report to regulators.

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces New Members for March 2022

Mar 29, 2022 6:30 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: Contributing Factors Into the Skyrocketing Drug Misuse Epidemic in the US

Mar 29, 2022 5:45 PM ET

Join our webinar to find out more about the factors leading to the significant surge in overdose deaths and the barriers health professionals face in monitoring and intervening with patients at risk for drug misuse.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eat, Play, Love With Ella's Kitchen

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

“Don’t play with your food” may be a phrase you heard as a child, or perhaps have said to your own children. As it turns out, children really should be playing with their food.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington Unveils First 'Digital Equity Bus'

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

The Digital Equity Bus allows Evergreen Goodwill to extend its mission to reach even more people. Designed in partnership with Black & Veatch, the mobile classroom spans 36 feet in length and features workstations for students and instructors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial Supports Local Communities by Donating Tablet Computers

Mar 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Following CNH Industrial’s recent Capital Markets Day held in Miami, Florida, the company implemented a number of initiatives in order to make the event as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Go! Grab That Roadmap to Move Well-being from Talk to Walk

Mar 29, 2022 4:45 PM ET

Leaders who believe in the power of well-being of their workforce are positioning their organizations for success because sustainable well-being underpins sustainable business performance.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Food Safety Initiative Calls for Faster Action on Sustainable Development Goals

Mar 29, 2022 4:00 PM ET

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) today launches a campaign to collate the views of the food safety community on the action needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals linked to food safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Supports the People of Ukraine Alongside UNICEF

Mar 29, 2022 3:20 PM ET

Throughout March, the funds collected in flight by our flight attendants and online through American’s partnership with UNICEF USA's Change for Good® program will be directed to the humanitarian response in Ukraine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Join the Principal® Innovation Challenge Hackathon

Mar 29, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Join our Innovation Challenge Hackathon - where our goal is to help connect SMBs with each other, but also with Principal®, through virtual communities!