Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health. Dedicated Solely to the Rapidly Growing Field of Material Health Practice.

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

HPDC will host the first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from noon to 5 pm EST. This virtual Zoom event is dedicated solely to innovation in the rapidly growing field of Material Health Practice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YouGiveGoods Partnerships Help Get Toys to Kids in Need Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Nov 2, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Restrictions and closures caused by COVID-19 have made traditional toy collection drives almost impossible, but virtual toy drives step up to fill the void. Virtual toy drives will help Toys for Tots meet increased need while keeping supporters safe.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada to Host a Virtual Forum Fast-Forwarding Gender Equality and Workplace Inclusion in Canada

Nov 2, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, will be hosting an innovative virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality: A forum to fast-forward progress in the Canadian private sector on December 2, 2020, from 12 pm-6 pm EST.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant From Walmart Foundation to Continue Ethical Recruitment Programs

Nov 2, 2020 8:30 AM ET

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant from Walmart Foundation

Health & Healthcare

Tetra Tech's Dominick DeRobertis Discusses Emergency Conversion of an Outpatient Rehab Center to a Surge-Capacity Health Care Facility

Nov 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Dominick DeRobertis joined Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group in 2000, becoming a senior vice president and director of health care in 2007.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan's Annual Breast Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaign Goes Virtual

Nov 2, 2020 8:00 AM ET

For the last ten years, Gildan’s annual “Pink Tour” campaign has helped raise awareness of breast cancer among thousands of women.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Time for A New Dawn

Nov 2, 2020 7:00 AM ET

The Africa Initiative for Governance (“AIG”) provides funding and programs to inspire and support current and future public leaders to deliver sustainable economic growth and social justice for Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills and its Foundation Expand COVID-19 Charitable Response to $14 Million Due to Growing Hunger Rates

Oct 30, 2020 6:30 PM ET

With acute food insecurity expected to double worldwide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Mills Foundation announced an additional $4 million of philanthropic funding for nonprofit organizations working to alleviate growing food insecurity worldwide.

Environment

Earthxtv and Sea Shepherd Announce “Africa Success Stories” on Exclusive Worldwide Monthly Online Series, Ocean Action Reports, Hosted by Captain Paul Watson

Oct 30, 2020 6:25 PM ET

EarthX is presenting an exclusive worldwide online series, Sea Shepherd - Ocean ACTION Reports on EarthxTV. Hosted by legendary Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson, the new monthly series features half-hour episodes with the courageous...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Donates Additional $2.5 Million to Hunger Relief Organizations Worldwide Through Move for Meals Campaign

Oct 30, 2020 6:05 PM ET

Morgan Stanley today announced a donation of $2.5 million to hunger relief organizations worldwide, equaling 25 million meals, as a result of its latest employee campaign: Move for Meals.

Environment

CASE Construction Equipment Is Helping to Clean up Europe's Most Polluted River

Oct 30, 2020 5:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial, has been working to help clean up the Sarno river, Europe’s most polluted.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Companies Take on Final Patriotic Push for Voting

Oct 30, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Throughout this year, we’ve reported on how brands have launched unique campaigns to reinforce the importance of voting. With only a few more days left until the U.S. election and early voting lines getting so long that there have been dance parties, companies are not losing steam. Here we examine how brands are still motivating, rewarding and helping voters get over the voting finish line.

Environment

LIXIL Takes a Step Forward in the Responsible Use of Resources Establishing its Global Plastic Action Statement

Oct 30, 2020 4:05 PM ET

“As part of LIXIL’s contribution to a circular economy, we aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through the implementation of environmentally friendly business processes, and innovation in its products and services.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cummins Launches National Initiative to Improve Racial Equity

Oct 30, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the launch of Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE). CARE is another step forward in Cummins’ intent to take a leading role in undoing systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy' Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Airs on CBS

Oct 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The special will also be available to watch tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9PM ET on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV App, NowThis, YouTube, Twitter, TIDAL and Facebook.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Meaningful Difference for Cancer Patients and Loved Ones

Oct 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Alkermes employee, Shannon Nguyen, reflects on how tragically losing both her mother and a friend to cancer motivates her work in oncology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Goes Pink in Celebration of 19 Years Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer With Susan G. Komen

Oct 30, 2020 2:50 PM ET

This month, employees across the Mohawk organization throughout the U.S. took the opportunity to “Pink Out” in support of the company’s corporate sponsorship with Susan G. Komen® as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Green Infrastructure

“Ask the Expert” Q&A With CTIA's Michelle James on Their New Smart Cities Playbook

Oct 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Our Income Went to Zero': How One Business Owner Is Pulling Through the Pandemic

Oct 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

COVID-19 has been detrimental for many small business owners, but nonprofits like LiftFund are stepping up to help as many as they can.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Johnson & Johnson Is Helping Over 40,000 Employees Exercise Their Ability to Vote in a Pandemic

Oct 30, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In an unprecedented year, you need to think of unprecedented ways to help your workforce feel supported—including on Election Day. The company's Chief Human Resources Officer shares why employees can take paid time off to vote this November.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stanley Black & Decker is Striving for Gender Parity

Oct 30, 2020 12:05 PM ET

"Striving for gender parity is more than a business mandate, it serves as a steward of the company culture." Joe Simms, Vice President of Human Resources at Stanley Black & Decker, explains why he stands for #EqualEverywhere

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Liby and Dow Introduce China's First Fully Recyclable Laundry Packaging

Oct 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The country’s recent acceleration in achieving a green and sustainable environment has changed the way it tackles plastic waste, and this collaboration is a significant step in improving the recyclability and sustainability quotient in the packaging of laundry products for millions of households

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Benefit Community Partners

Oct 30, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions have teamed up again to ensure first downs at Ford Field this season stretch further than 10 yards. Each Lions first down gained this season at Ford Field will translate to $100 that will aid one of eight selected community partners through the Comerica Bank Lions First Down partnership.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Engine for Change: How Sandra Odendahl Is Mobilizing Social Impact and Inclusion for Every Future

Oct 30, 2020 11:10 AM ET

As Scotiabank’s Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, Sandra Odendahl thinks about that question a lot. She is constantly evaluating how the bank is embedding good environmental and community practices into its business and operations.

Education

Using Human-Centered Strategies to Adapt Science Lessons for Remote Learning

Oct 30, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Kids learn by doing. So what does that mean for science instruction in the age of Covid-19, when many schools are closed and children are learning from home?