Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Albertsons Companies Reports on ESG Progress in Their Product Pillar

As part of our Recipe for Change, we are working to eliminate food waste going to landfill, reducing plastics and packaging in our Own Brands products, and accelerating our transition to a more circular economy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation: Brands That Fund Microcredit

Whole Planet Foundation is proud to showcase top donating brands that support microentrepreneurs in our global communities through Whole Planet Foundation. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Transparency, Accountability, Commitment: Three Non-Negotiables for Responsible Business

Businesses face rapidly growing, and often contradictory, expectations regarding their role in society. Alongside calls to do more to address deeply rooted societal issues are opposing voices telling companies to “stay in their lane.”

Education

First Book’s Data Governance Effort To Result in More Books for More Kids

It’s safe to say that an organization founded on its dedication to children, equity in education and positive change-making should keep its priorities where they’re meant to be — on its mission. However, often regulations, requirements and general housekeeping gets in the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alkermes Proudly Announces Release of 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Corporate responsibility is foundational to our business. We are proud to release our latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which details our progress in 2022 related to environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and belonging and ethical governance.

Innovation & Technology

Seattle University Leverages T-Mobile’s 5G Network for the Future of Learning

Seattle University and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) are joining forces to help deliver Seattle University’s Connected Experience initiative which aims to improve digital equity for students, advance student success outcomes, increase operational efficiencies and drive innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Growing Dow’s Impact Through 2025 Sustainability Goals

Our 10-year 2025 Sustainability Goals seek to enable the transition to a sustainable planet and society through science, innovation and collaboration.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bringing Climate Resilience to Maine’s Blue Economy

Maine, with nearly 3,400 miles of coastline and over 2,000 coastal islands, is inextricably tied to the sea. The Gulf of Maine has long supplied Mainers with both livelihoods and food but is one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the globe.

Energy

LyondellBasell and Lightsource bp Announce Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced it signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure 149 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity capacity from Lightsource bp´s solar project in Spain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Scrutiny of the Voluntary Carbon Market Is Critical – But That’s No Excuse for Corporate Complacency

In divided times, reaching consensus is difficult, but there’s no real question that pushing the pace and scale of climate action is a must to avoid the irreversible and catastrophic effects of future climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering More Than Energy for Our Community

Pepco is proud to partner with more than 244 local non-profits in the District of Columbia and Maryland that open doors to career opportunities, healthy living, and access to renewable energy in our community.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Sparks Innovation Momentum with Cutting-Edge Lab and Empowering Development Program

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces its state-of-the-art Innovation Lab and dynamic Innovation Ignite program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Consumers Already Care About Sustainability, and Signs of Economic Recovery Could Shift Preferences Further

Indicators suggest that the worst of the economic strain is behind us. And while this doesn’t mean consumers will enjoy unabated shopping sprees any time soon, it may hint that more people will consider factors beyond the price tag when selecting a brand.

Environment

15 Years of Reforesting and Recognizing Our Demand Response Customers

For first-time demand response (DR) customers, the commitment to reduce energy usage during periods of peak demand is new, but still impactful. Their participation in the DR program helps to destress and modernize the power grid and contributes to reducing emissions.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Bolsters Its Automotive Cybersecurity Program With New Certification

Coinciding with cybersecurity awareness month, HARMAN is taking the next step forward in reinforcing its credibility as a trusted cybersecurity partner across the global automotive industry. HARMAN announced that its cybersecurity management system has been audited in accordance

Health & Healthcare

14-Year-Old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Development of Skin Cancer Treatment

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Heman Bekele, a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Va., the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Research-Based Addition to the CCO’s Toolkit on Purpose

Purpose can be one of a company’s most significant investments.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Sponsors “On Our Block” Event to Help Financially-Excluded Communities Build Wealth

KeyBank recently sponsored MoCaFi’s banking clinic pop-up “On Our Block” community event co-hosted by ThirdSpace Action Lab, Famicos Foundation, and Cleveland NAACP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CGF 2023 Year of Employee Well-Being Campaign: Highlighting CEO Commitment & Taking Stock

For World Mental Health Day, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) highlighted the progress of its 2023 #WellbeingAtWork campaign.

Energy

Cummins Plant in the UK Powers Up New Solar Installation To Reduce Carbon

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. has opened a new state-of-the-art solar array, the third largest company-owned solar installation within Cummins, to help power its engine plant in Daventry, United Kingdom.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2023

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity 2023. This is the Bank’s fourth year being recognized with the honor presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Announces Winner of Its Industrial Design Program at UPES Dehradun

CNH Industrial recently announced the winners of India’s Industrial Design Program in partnership with UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos Is Empowering Teenagers Through Mental Health Literacy

Leidos and EVERFI from Blackbaud, an organization tackling social issues through education and technology, are empowering teenagers in Maryland and West Virginia with mental health literacy.

Education

Lenovo Powers New Learning Experiences for Children with Epilepsy

Laptop donation for Epilepsy Classroom within Toronto’s SickKids Hospital boosts access to curriculum for students with epilepsy

Energy

Southern Power Acquires Solar Facilities in Texas and Wyoming as Part of Growing Renewable Fleet

Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, recently acquired two solar facilities, continuing the growth of the company's clean generating assets and increasing its overall portfolio to more than 2,740 MW of solar generation.

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