Research, Reports & Publications

Global Agricultural Productivity Report Sponsored in Part by Mosaic

Oct 21, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Mosaic is proud to support the Global Agricultural Productivity report, which promotes increasing productivity sustainably for a food secure world.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ecolab Partners With Water.org to Improve Access to Clean, Safe, Sustainable Water

Oct 21, 2020 1:00 PM ET

On the sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, Ecolab is announcing a partnership with Water.org to help enable access to sustainable water and improved sanitation in at-risk watersheds in India.

Responsible Production & Consumption

College Students Reflect on Their Sustainability Journey in Final Episode of HanesBrands' “Crop to Campus” Minidocumentary

Oct 21, 2020 12:45 PM ET

In the final episode of filmmaker Rod Murphy’s “Crop to Campus” minidocumentary on apparel sustainability, college students exploring the supply chain of Hanes ComfortWash T-shirts visit HanesBrands’ corporate headquarters in North Carolina.

Health & Healthcare

McCain Foods Partners With No Kid Hungry to Help Eliminate Childhood Hunger

Oct 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET

McCain Foods USA is proud to announce its partnership with No Kid Hungry to help ensure children across America have access to healthy meals amid coronavirus-related school closures and beyond.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HP Accelerates Drive to Reduce Ocean Plastics with Expanded Planet Partners Program

Oct 21, 2020 11:25 AM ET

New washing line in Haiti helps reduce ocean-bound plastic and benefits local communities, the planet and our future

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bringing CSR at Alexion to Life

Oct 21, 2020 11:00 AM ET

At Alexion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an inherent part of everything we do and fundamental to helping us become the leader in rare disease. CSR is a guide to finding value in the actions we take each day as we work toward...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Double Play: T‑Mobile Increases Donations for MLB World Series Support for Little League

Oct 21, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Parents and coaches share stories of how the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program helps kids in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Hosting AgTech Stakeholder Day

Oct 21, 2020 10:50 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today announced that it will host a regional AgTech Stakeholder Day on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic Canada Employee Volunteering Survey

Oct 21, 2020 10:45 AM ET

The IMPACT2030 Workplace Volunteerism survey is part of a global initiative to harness the power of corporate volunteers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ørsted North America, Offshore Announces New Head of Project Development

Oct 21, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Ørsted today announced Patricia DiOrio as the company’s new head of project development.

Health & Healthcare

Free & Fun Resources to Bust Vaping Myths

Oct 21, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Do you know how to talk to your students about the dangers of e-cigarettes?

Environment

Ferrero Issues 11th Sustainability Report Announcing New 2030 Climate Goals

Oct 21, 2020 9:40 AM ET

The Ferrero Group, a global leader in the Sweet Packaged Foods market, today has published its 11th Sustainability Report as the latest development in its commitment to “Care for the Better”.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building the Bridge to a Better Life

Oct 21, 2020 9:35 AM ET

Close friends and coworkers know Gwen Boyd-Willis as a woman of faith. They call her “The Bridge” in her ministry because she's always there to connect people in their time of need.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Secure Partnerships for Action on the SDGs

Oct 21, 2020 9:30 AM ET

How is COVID-19 impacting on efforts by companies and stakeholders to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Research, Reports & Publications

Nonprofit Launches First-of-Its-Kind Database of Studies Documenting Harm from GMOs

Oct 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

GMO Free USA dba Toxin Free USA, a national 501(c)(3), has launched GMOResearch.org, the first-of-its-kind searchable science database of studies and reports on the safety and effects of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

Oct 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, the spaces where we spend our time play a role in the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community...

Environment

Bacardi First in Fight Against Plastic Pollution With 100% Biodegradable Spirits Bottle

Oct 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The new 100% biodegradable bottle will replace 80 million plastic bottles – 3,000 tons of plastic – currently produced by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands every year.

Research, Reports & Publications

First Mine Audited Against World's Most Rigorous Mining Standard

Oct 21, 2020 1:05 AM ET

Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) took a bold step toward increasing transparency in the mining sector.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PepsiCo Provides Update on US$1 Billion Green Bond

Oct 20, 2020 11:45 PM ET

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) released its 2020 Green Bond Report which provides an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its first ever Green Bond, issued in October 2019 for $1 billion. As disclosed at issuance, the Green Bond's net proceeds are to be allocated to investments where PepsiCo believes it can make a lasting impact on priorities within its sustainability agenda, including packaging, decarbonization and water, while advancing several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Urban League Launches Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Powered by $10 Million Grant from PepsiCo Foundation

Oct 20, 2020 9:25 PM ET

The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years. The PepsiCo Foundation is providing a $10 million grant to fund the program, which will provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services that are necessary for business success.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Celebrates Half-Earth Day with Speaker Series and Gala

Oct 20, 2020 6:50 PM ET

EarthX will celebrate Half-Earth Day on October 22, marking both the half-way point to the 51st Earth Day and a day to recognize our responsibility to conserve the Earth’s land and sea and thus protect future generations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Wider Circle: Working to End Poverty

Oct 20, 2020 6:30 PM ET

Support A Wider Circle through your employee giving program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keeping Texans Healthy by Removing Barriers to Preventative Healthcare

Oct 20, 2020 6:20 PM ET

The Caring Foundation of Texas has been committed to keeping Texans healthy by removing barriers to preventive healthcare since 1991. Many families in Texas cannot access various healthcare services because of financial restrictions, geographical obstacles, time limitations, and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Melwood Employees on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating Safe Federal Workplaces and Providing Job Training for People of Differing Abilities

Oct 20, 2020 6:10 PM ET

Melwood’s tagline is “your path awaits” because we strive to give the power of choice to people of differing abilities and injured veterans. Our goal is to help them choose their own path and provide them with the assistance necessary to make their journey successful.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cisco #3 Among 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World, According to The Wall Street Journal

Oct 20, 2020 5:45 PM ET