Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

Summer Youth Program: A Cherished Tradition at the Los Angeles Refinery

Sep 12, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery (LAR) hosted 27 students from nine local schools in its annual Summer Youth Program, which provides students unique access to the inner workings of the refinery and exposes them to STEM-related careers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Billionaire Philanthropist Robert F. Smith To Keynote HP's HBCU Tech Conference

Sep 12, 2022 3:40 PM ET

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced its second annual virtual technology conference for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith as this year’s featured speaker.

Green Infrastructure

Dow, X-Energy To Drive Carbon Emissions Reductions Through Deployment of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Power

Sep 12, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Dow and X-energy will collaborate with the intent to deploy X-energy's Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor technology at one of Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast sites – which is expected to be operational by approximately 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At TD, a WELL Seal Adds Confidence To Help Customers Thrive

Sep 12, 2022 2:40 PM ET

To deliver “legendary customer experiences and extraordinary places to work”, TD tapped the WELL Building Standard as early as 2015 to leverage WELL’s holistic approach to buildings, organizations and communities.

Health & Healthcare

Using the Power of Technology To Better Serve Our Patients

Sep 12, 2022 2:15 PM ET

It's inevitable: Thanks to technology, we are going to see true breakthroughs in finding powerful medicines, and in treating, diagnosing and, hopefully, curing diseases.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Take Action with Justin's for Hunger Action Month

Sep 12, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Justin’s, Inc. announces its continued support of one of its long-term partners, Conscious Alliance with a $15,000 dollar for dollar maximum match donation during Hunger Action Month in September.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments To Create More Sustainable Products

Sep 12, 2022 12:15 PM ET

As shoppers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products, consumer goods companies are challenged to develop new innovations that answer the call

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Receives 'AA' ESG Rating From MSCI

Sep 12, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Nasdaq, Inc. received a significant upgrade in its latest ESG Ratings score published in the 2022 MSCI ESG Ratings, jumping from BBB to AA.

Innovation & Technology

How ColdTrace X Is Protecting Life-Saving Vaccines, One Cold Room at a Time

Sep 12, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Qualcomm products mentioned within this post are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Sustainable Development Goals

SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

Sep 12, 2022 11:20 AM ET

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Events, Media & Communications

Invest or Divest in Oil, Gas & Coal Companies? - State & City Pension Plans Are the Battleground

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Consider the influence of the public sector employee retirement systems in the capital markets: the almost 6,000 pension plans cover about 15 million workers and families and manage about $4.5 trillion in assets of various classes.

Environment

Why Resilient Grasslands Are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Whether they’re savannahs, prairies, or steppes, Earth’s grasslands are heroes in the fight against climate change — no matter what you call them.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Finance

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In August 2021, NRG issued an additional $1.1 BN of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) on the back of its landmark 2019 and 2020 sustainability-linked issuances.

Health & Healthcare

DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

Sep 12, 2022 11:00 AM ET

All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circular IT Series - Logitech Eco-Lead: Designing for Sustainability, Carbon-Neutrality & Usability

Sep 12, 2022 10:45 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Community Health Center Hosts Health and Fun Fair in Chicago

Sep 12, 2022 10:30 AM ET

The Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) recently hosted a Health and Fun Fair in Chicago.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award

Sep 12, 2022 10:25 AM ET

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Toya Pollard: 'You Can Really Make a Difference.'

Sep 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Small decisions build up to big life moments, discovered Toya Pollard.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Diverse Lineup of Visionary Global Leaders

Sep 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced the release of the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mattie Jones Hollowell Named As KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer for Northeast Ohio and Toledo Markets

Sep 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

KeyBank announced Mattie Jones Hollowell has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Northeast Ohio and Toledo markets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WSJ Pro Sustainable Business Forum

Sep 10, 2022 7:30 AM ET

From regulators to the board, stakeholders are demanding businesses deliver on their sustainability goals.

Environment

Children's Safe Drinking Water Program Reaches 20 Billion Liter Milestone

Sep 9, 2022 4:05 PM ET

Clean water is often taken for granted, but with over 770 million people lacking access to clean drinking water globally, clean water isn’t a reality for all.

Energy

Sunrise Wind Invests $300,000 To Train Capital Region Workers for Union Construction Careers in Clean Energy

Sep 9, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Sunrise Wind announced it will commit $300,000 to recruit and train workers in Albany’s South End neighborhood for union construction careers critical to the clean energy transition.

Health & Healthcare

Couple Finds Personalized Pain Relief in Identical Devices

Sep 9, 2022 2:35 PM ET

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same Medtronic therapy.

Energy

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Purchasing 100% Renewable Power

Sep 9, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Fifth Third recognizes the importance of the transition to renewable energy and has been increasing its use of renewable power since 2010.