Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Center For State & Local Government Excellence Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative And Grants

Apr 24, 2020 10:05 AM ET

In an effort to improve financial wellness programs for the state and local workforce, a new initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.

Environment

International Paper Supports the Arbor Day Foundation With Tree Plantings in Forests Across America

Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has been a proud supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.

Sustainable Development Goals

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Four Growth Stages of a Successful CDP Reporting Season

Apr 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We’ve outlined the four growth stages of a successful CDP reporting season: Seed, Sprout, Sapling and Tree. Not sure where your roots lie? Read on to determine which stage applies to you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Young Adults Financial Health Strategies for the Days ‘Beyond College’

Apr 24, 2020 9:35 AM ET

With colleges and universities closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families sheltering together at home, and many families facing financial hardships, Schweppe says this year’s American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day — April 24 — can be an opportunity for parents to have important conversations about money with their young adult children.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the People Behind PPE-Production at Gildan

Apr 24, 2020 9:10 AM ET

Gildan decided to take viewers behind-the-scenes of their PPE-production process for this year's #whomademyclothes campaign as they spotlighted the efforts of the employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Loads of Help’ During a Difficult Time

Apr 24, 2020 9:05 AM ET

To help during this critical time, our Commercial Laundry team donated laundry machines to Solomon’s Porch, a church that is expanding its homeless shelter, and also Laundry Truck LA, an organization that launders clothes for the homeless.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mitigating Coronavirus Risks in Food Processing and Handling Facilities

Apr 24, 2020 9:05 AM ET

With the food industry on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, mitigating risk of exposure to the coronavirus in the workplace is crucial.

Environment

Tetra Tech Releases Its 2020 Sustainability Report Card on Earth Day

Apr 24, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s 2020 Sustainability Report Card shares how we are using technology to enhance sustainability in our projects, operations, and communities around the world. With the best technical experts and the latest technology, we create cost-effective, sustainable solutions that are good for the environment and the community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020 9:00 AM ET

How will the rise of COVID-19 affect ESG investing strategies both in the short term and the long term, and what does it mean for companies?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Operation: Deploy Your Dress Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 8 In Partnership with L’eggs® Hosiery

Apr 24, 2020 8:45 AM ET

Yvonne Coombes, CEO and Cofounder of Operation: Deploy Your Dress (ODYD), offers a unique point of view, recently honored as the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for the Army, Coombes is stationed at Fort Caron, Colorado.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report

Apr 23, 2020 6:30 PM ET

It is a pivotal moment for energy and sustainability as we enter the “Decade of Action”—so declared by the UN Secretary General.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How to do Good From Home on Earth Day

Apr 23, 2020 5:35 PM ET

But there are still ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and our communities even though in-person options are limited. The digital landscape offers accessible opportunities for everyone to help their communities and the planet — from home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together: Support for Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

"One World: Together at Home" Draws Global Audience of More Than 270 Million Viewers, and Counting, Across Television and Digital Platforms

Apr 23, 2020 5:20 PM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced estimated viewership and engagement numbers for the One World: Together At Home global broadcast special.

Health & Healthcare

Bayer to Donate EUR 1 Million to Support the Fight Against COVID-19 in Brazil

Apr 23, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Bayer will donate EUR 1 million (R$ 5.7 million) to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil. Approximately EUR 490,000 (R$ 2.8 million) is being contributed to the Brazilian government’s “Solidaric Fundraising” campaign to finance...

Environment

Committed to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Healthier World

Apr 23, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Gilead views environmental stewardship as critical to help the company achieve its mission and last year announced a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 25% by 2025, against a 2016 baseline.

Education

How MIND Research Institute Moved Quickly to Offer Free Math Education to Students Learning at Home

Apr 23, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Environment

An Earth Day Unlike Any Other

Apr 23, 2020 5:00 PM ET

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it’s unlike any other. It comes at a time when our world is facing unprecedented challenges – a crisis that is impacting every one of us, around the globe.

Environment

Earth Day in the Time of Coronavirus: How 5 Companies Are Sticking to Their Environmental Commitments

Apr 23, 2020 3:50 PM ET

UPS is uniquely positioned as the leading company in Transportation – a traditionally high-polluting industry that includes airlines as well as shipping companies.

Environment

We Can’t Ignore One of the Biggest Lessons of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 3:10 PM ET

As our nation marks Earth Day this week, and our government leaders turn their focus to economic recovery efforts in the coming months, we can’t ignore one of the biggest lessons of the coronavirus pandemic.

Environment

Earth Day 2020, Taking Action on Climate Change

Apr 23, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Accelerating Results for Patients through STAR

Apr 23, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Alexion’s vision is to continuously raise the bar to deliver on patient expectations with solutions designed for them as people – meaning we want to take the time to understand their social and emotional lives, as well as their medical condition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Supports Governor Newsom’s Call to Service, Dedicates Resources to Drive Engagement of Volunteers During COVID-19

Apr 23, 2020 2:55 PM ET

VolunteerMatch, the world’s largest volunteer engagement network, today announced its support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s #CaliforniansForAll service initiative and #CaliforniansForAll microsite that highlights key cause areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Announces Over $7 Million in Second Round of Special Cash Bonuses for Plant Production Team Members

Apr 23, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The $7 million bonus is in addition to the $4 million bonus paid in April and will be paid to all full- and part-time plant production team members who are stepping up to ensure the company’s trusted brands are available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Energy

New Low-emissions Plant Will Power One Million More Homes In New York State

Apr 23, 2020 1:30 PM ET

The 1,100-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle plant in Dover, New York, will use advanced emissions-control technology to ensure it operates as one of the most efficient power-generation facilities in the U.S.