Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

UPS Longitudes | Why Sustainable Business Matters During a Pandemic

May 5, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Right now, sustainably minded business is good business. The global coronavirus pandemic has jeopardized the health of our communities, impeded our ability to support local business — causing a historical spike in unemployment — and prevented us from connecting with friends and families.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Benevity Releases Special 2020 COVID-19 Relief Report as Part of #GivingTuesdayNow

May 5, 2020 7:40 AM ET

Benevity examined the trends in how purpose-driven companies are collectively responding to COVID-19, while empowering their people with a personal sense of purpose, meaning and efficacy — and the mighty impact they’re seeing as a result.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bechtel Annual Report Shows Strong Performance for 2019

May 5, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Bechtel Corporation today released its Annual Report showing the company closed 2019 in a strong financial position.

Sustainable Development Goals

Disruption of Ocean Supply Chains Due to COVID-19 to Cause Significant Global Shortages

May 4, 2020 7:35 PM ET

Delays and disruptions in the supply of goods produced at and shipped by sea will cause significant shortages if governments don’t work together to keep global ocean-related supply chains moving during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Global Compact warned today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies Operates During COVID-19

May 4, 2020 6:30 PM ET

ON Semiconductor is proud to announce being named as a 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies® awarded by Ethisphere Institute for the fifth time recognizing us as a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Media & Communications

The Challenge and The Opportunity

May 4, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Environment

El Desafío y la Oportunidad

May 4, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Imagine una amplia gama de ecosistemas que comprende un paisaje diverso y hermoso con millones de personas trabajadoras comprometidas con el medio ambiente. América Central es una región que enfrenta enormes desafíos para conservar...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AccountAbility CEO, Sunny Misser, Appointed to Serve on Dean's Advisory Council at Lehigh University

May 4, 2020 4:00 PM ET

AccountAbility CEO, Mr. Sunny Misser, has been appointed, for a three-year term, to serve on the Dean’s Advisory Council at Lehigh University’s P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Energy

SCE Grows Clean Energy Portfolio, Enhances System Reliability With 770 Megawatts of New Energy Storage Capacity

May 4, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Southern California Edison announced that it has signed seven contracts totaling 770 megawatts of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance the region’s electric system reliability needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Inspiring Farmers Win the Use of New Holland Machines for a Year

May 4, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The three winners of the “Up to Speed” scheme run by New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, and The Prince’s Countryside Fund have been announced.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wells Fargo Receives ‘Outstanding’ Community Reinvestment Act Rating

May 4, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., has received a rating of “Outstanding” in its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation, which covers the years 2012 to 2018.

Research, Reports & Publications

Creative, Fun & Free: 3 Design Challenge Activities for Families

May 4, 2020 2:30 PM ET

As schools and districts make the shift to remote instruction, students and their families need access to quality resources that are both engaging and fun – design challenges are a great example.

Events, Media & Communications

Business Disruption and a Just Transition

May 4, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Over the past decade, major economic and social trends have been shifting the nature of work both in the U.S. and globally.

Environment

Republic Services Is Taking the Lead in Composting

May 4, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Republic Services is known as industry leader in recycling and waste disposal. But people may not realize that Republic is also a leader in composting – in California, Oregon and other markets in the West.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo Announces California CRA Rating of Outstanding

May 4, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for California is Outstanding.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo Announces Minnesota, Twin Cities CRA Rating of ‘Outstanding’

May 4, 2020 1:30 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS – May 4, 2020 – Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for both the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities. The bank’s strong performance on the exam’s components reflected positive results in Minnesota and other markets the bank serves.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Foundation to Help Communities Address Food Insecurity and Human Services Impacted by COVID-19

May 4, 2020 1:20 PM ET

The National Grid Foundation Board of Directors today announced a $500,000 donation for 45 community organizations across Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island to help support hunger relief and human services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Announces Colorado CRA Rating

May 4, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Colorado is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wells Fargo Announces Iowa CRA Rating

May 4, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Iowa is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foundations Can Increase Payouts: Here’s How

May 4, 2020 12:50 PM ET

In these times of crisis, foundations have an opportunity to help by increasing their payout. This blog from FSG co-founder Mark R. Kramer explains why it's OK to pay out more than 5%.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nashville Food Project Provides Groceries, Pay to Hospitality Workers in Need

May 4, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

All the Ways to Support COVID-19 Relief on #GivingTuesdayNow

May 4, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Extending its long-standing relationship with GivingTuesday, PayPal has today announced it is supporting #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving and unity as an urgent response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Local CITGO Retailer Offering $0.99 Meals to Children in Need During COVID-19 Crisis

May 4, 2020 12:05 PM ET

A CITGO retailer in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is stepping up to Fuel Good in its local community during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The Pickard Street CITGO is providing $0.99 meals for children unable to rely on school lunches during the statewide stay-at-home order.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX and The National Geographic Society Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Earthx2020

May 4, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi’s Fastest Product Launch? Hand Sanitizers.

May 4, 2020 12:00 PM ET

A project team of 30 at Bacardi Bottling Corporation in Jacksonville, FL worked quickly to source the materials needed, identify shifts on site, and launch in a matter of days – resulting in the fastest product launch Bacardi has ever seen.