Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), a luxury brand multiline retailer, recently launched its first ESG strategy, which addresses climate and advances the overall sustainability of the retail segment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating a Decade of Community Connection in Historic Cleveland

When Daniel Lewis walked through the doors of PNC Fairfax Connection with his grandfather as a 15-year-old, he didn’t know how that first visit would shape his passion for cooking and lead him onto a path toward the culinary career of his dreams.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

Medtronic has been named to the 2023 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, for its commitment to serving its employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Electronics Council Names Bob Mitchell New CEO

Bob comes from the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) where he has served as Vice President, Human Rights and Environment since 2016. He has previous experience with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Forester Completes Intensive and Prestigious Agforestry Program

Rayonier Forest Engineer III, Colton Cooley, shares his personal experience as an AgForestry Leadership Program participant. The program is designed to cultivate leaders within Washington State who work in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resource industries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Our Passions Fuel Our Future

The end of the year is calendar time for Sofidel, a global leader in the production of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, particularly well-known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand.

Innovation & Technology

Why Qualcomm Is the True Leader in 5G – A Story of Foundational Inventions

For over 30 years, Qualcomm has led the world in inventing cellular technology and, along the way, has built the most important 5G IP portfolio, as well as the most successful licensing business in the wireless industry.

Green Infrastructure

LanzaJet Gains Altitude With Significant Project Funding

Founded by Bill Gates in 2015, Breakthrough Energy recently announced it will grant its first Catalyst project funding to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels SAF plant in Soperton, Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers

IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030.

Energy

Empowering Women Toward a Clean Energy Future

Perhaps the biggest challenge along Southern California Edison’s path to a clean energy future is making sure the electric grid is ready to handle the rapid electrification of transportation, buildings and other sectors of the economy.

Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Taps Healthcare Operations Veteran To Lead Growing Organization as Executive Director

The Seleni Institute, a leading maternal mental health clinic and training institute, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seema Bajaj as executive director amid a growing demand for the organization’s clinical services and training curriculum.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Listed in Top 20, Ranks First in Industry of JUST 100

Trane Technologies is ranked 18th on the 2023 JUST 100 list, named first in the Building Materials & Construction industry, and ranked as the best company in the industry for communities and workers.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Opens Its Annual Corporate Inclusion Index Survey for 2023 Participation

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, the country's premier Hispanic corporate advocacy organization, is opening its annual survey of Fortune 500 companies to measure Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Volunteers Give Back to Local Communities This Holiday Season

In celebration of the season of giving, Aramark volunteers were busy in December, helping to support organizations in their local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Partners With EcoVadis to Assess Suppliers’ Sustainability Performance

Sappi Limited has partnered with EcoVadis to benchmark and assess the sustainability practices of Sappi’s suppliers and encourage their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

Environment

Breaking New Ground: CNH Industrial’s Straw Management Solution in India

The district eliminated all stubble burning by the end of the first year. Farmers quickly understood the benefits when they stopped this practice – reduced pollution, increased yield, and new income generation through the sale of their straw to power plants for renewable energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lighting the Way: CACI's Linda Braun on the Promise of Photonics and Space Communications

Space is mankind’s greatest challenge and an area of vast opportunity for both national security and commercial interests. And CACI’s Linda Braun, Ph.D., loves a challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Your Business Can Benefit From ‘People Sustainability’

At SAP, we recently announced an initiative to reskill 2 million people worldwide by 2025 and provide these underrepresented and underserved groups in technology with easier access to essential learning resources.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hong Kong and Singapore Spar for Green Finance Supremacy in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are competing to be the financial hub of Asia for green finance, with trillions of dollars at stake.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Partners With Operation Warm

On November 30th, IP employees were on-site at Winridge Elementary to deliver brand-new coats, books, and literacy materials to students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro FouScotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Welcomes Applications for 2023 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant with KidsGardening with KidsGardening to Connect Children to Benefits of Gardening and Greenspaces

To address the need to connect more children to gardens and outdoor play, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today opened its GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants with national nonprofit KidsGardening.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Is Providing Inclusive Offerings

Insights from the Community Council have motivated American to take many steps towards meaningful action, including adding more Black representation in our dining and inflight products as well as entertainment offerings.

Energy

IoT for EV Charging – Powering Towards Sustainable Future

Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming common in our cities and highways as the automotive industry, governments, and consumers seek alternatives to fossil-fueled cars and look toward sustainable climate-friendly transportation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Announces Early Pay for Federal Tax Refunds, Up to 5 Days Early

To ensure its customers have access to their own money as soon as possible, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that it will have the ability to provide customers with their federal tax refund up to five days earlier.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...