Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NRG Powers Purpose

Aug 4, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Purpose 360 welcomed Jennifer Brunelle, Head of Charitable Giving at NRG, to share the company’s purpose journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Extreme Volunteerism: Intel Principal Engineer Mike Espig Helps Coronavirus Patients Who Need It Most

Aug 4, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Mike Espig is an Intel principal engineer and Xeon CPU architect with 15 patents to his name. A 26-year Intel veteran, he has quietly assumed a unique place in the long tradition of Intel volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Surpasses $5 Billion in Donations and Sees Exponential Spike in Support for Racial Justice

Aug 4, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Contributions to causes supporting racial justice and equity increased by 15x in June on the Benevity platform, boosting total giving by 71 percent

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

EarthShare Announces Grant Funding for Projects in PA and MD to Foster a New Understanding of Energy and Renewable Energy Choices

Aug 4, 2020 12:55 PM ET

EarthShare has awarded $150,000 in five grants to organizations that through The Energy of One, The Power of Many Grant Program, to establish community-level projects in MD and PA focused on renewable energy choice and equitable energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Delivering for Good in Canada During COVID-19

Aug 4, 2020 12:00 PM ET

GlobalMedic, a Canadian disaster relief charity, is distributing 55,000 pounds of aid in support of COVID-19 relief efforts in every province and territory in Canada.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Virtual Volunteering: Shared Business Services Team in Bangalore Brings Curiosity Home

Aug 4, 2020 11:30 AM ET

To spark curiosity, MilliporeSigma's Shared Business Services Team in Bengaluru, India led five, at-home science experiments using common household materials.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Technologies' Dan Krantz Discuss Challenges and Lessons Learned About the Impact of the Pandemic

Aug 4, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Dan Krantz, Vice President and CIO at Keysight Technologies, recently joined CIOs from other tech companies for a NetEvents CIO roundtable to discuss challenges and lessons learned about the impact of the pandemic on their IT organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ScottsMiracle-Gro's Purpose: To GroMoreGood Everywhere

Aug 4, 2020 10:40 AM ET

Someone once asked what I’m most proud of when it comes to ScottsMiracle-Gro, and it’s not our brands or industry leadership. It’s about being a part of something bigger, being part of an organization that is rooted in family and in purpose.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E17: Balaji Ganapathy, Tata Consultancy Services

Aug 4, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly is joined by Balaji Ganapathy, Global Head of CSR at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who works at the intersection of technology and social impact with a special focus on impacting underrepresented groups.

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Offers Verification of GHG Projects that Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Aug 4, 2020 9:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce its recent accreditation to verify projects against the Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Paying It Forward Through Animal Therapy

Aug 4, 2020 9:00 AM ET

British entrepreneur Mike Dixon was determined to make a meaningful contribution to his community even as he strove to build a thriving business from scratch.

Energy

Trane Technologies joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Aug 4, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Trane Technologies today joined more than 200 leading companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin Municipal Green Bond Fund for US Investors

Aug 4, 2020 1:35 AM ET

Franklin Templeton today announced the launch of Franklin Municipal Green Bond Fund, one of the few strategies solely focusing on muni green bonds.

Sustainable Development Goals

Let's Talk About the Thing We're All Talking About: Sustainability

Aug 3, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Environment

'Community Restoration Cleanup Series' Launched, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Boat & Truck Outfitted through $6,000 Keep America Beautiful Grant

Aug 3, 2020 5:30 PM ET

This week, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) will launch the ‘Community Restoration River Cleanup Series’ held within the Tennessee River watershed to mitigate litter following this past spring’s flooding.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Named LISC Donor of the Month, August 2020.

Aug 3, 2020 4:35 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only illuminated the magnitude of the racial health and wealth gaps across the country, but has also shone a spotlight on the additional hurdles that rural communities face in comparison to their urban counterparts...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIT Leads $25 Million Financing Deal for MLK Community Hospital Medical Office Building

Aug 3, 2020 4:10 PM ET

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) and its Healthcare Finance unit today announced a $25 million loan supporting Seavest Healthcare Properties’ acquisition of the MLK Community Hospital Medical Office Building in South Los Angeles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1.8 Million Face Shields Delivered to Protect Medical Workers from Covid-19

Aug 3, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Personal initiatives by a pediatrician and by researchers to make face shields for medical workers have transformed into an industry collaboration that by June had delivered 1.8 million shields to hospitals and other organizations around the country with plans to produce 2.5 million all total.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Creates Job Training Opportunities Through $900,000 in Grants to North Carolina Community Colleges

Aug 3, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Duke Energy has announced it has awarded $903,828 in grants to support apprenticeship job training programs at eight community colleges in North Carolina. The grants fulfill the company’s 2017 commitment to fund $5 million in apprenticeship...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank Promotes Importance of Financial Education

Aug 3, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Comerica wants to serve as a trusted resource for financial education, especially for the unbanked and underbanked portions of the communities within our key markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

John Bianco joins Black & Veatch as Civil Works Program Manager

Aug 3, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Climate change, shifting population demographics and an increasing focus on resiliency are reshaping infrastructure initiatives across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA With Disability Inclusion

Aug 3, 2020 1:00 PM ET

On Sunday, July 26, the U.S. celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Act extends civil rights to people with disabilities and prohibits discrimination in the workplace, public places, transportation, telecommunications and local government services and facilities. The ADA built a foundation of rights for people with disabilities but, as with all civil rights movements, there is a critical need to expand these rights. Companies are in a unique position to push the needle much further. This week, we examine how companies are building disability inclusion into their business strategy and fighting for a more inclusive world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for 20th Year

Aug 3, 2020 12:15 PM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has again been selected as a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series, marking the 20th consecutive year of recognition for its sustainability performance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making an Impact Out of the Limelight

Aug 3, 2020 12:05 PM ET

This year has brought unforeseen changes and challenges. Jeffrey Whitford, head of corporate responsibility at MilliporeSigma, shares how adjusting to these changes with consistency and transparency is key to turning problems into solutions.

Environment

Herbal Essences Join Forces With the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to Help Save Endangered Plants From Extinction Through Seed Banking

Aug 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Plants underpin all life on Earth, providing the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat – they’re the backbone of the world’s ecosystems.