Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Study Reveals That Healthcare Remains Top of the List When It Comes to Impact Investing

Oct 29, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Against the backdrop of a pandemic, healthcare continues to be front and center as the cause that aligns most with personal values or priorities when making an impact investment, according to a new survey by global asset manager American Century Investments. Study results showcasing responses from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, examined generational and gender-based attitudes toward impact investing and/or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Employees Named National Drivers of the Year, Operator of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Sewing at Gildan

Oct 29, 2020 2:00 PM ET

After fabric has been cut and prepared during step two of Gildan’s t-shirt-making process, it moves to step three: Sewing.

Research, Reports & Publications

Third TCFD Status Report Shows Progress & Highlights Need for Greater Climate Related Disclosures and Transparency

Oct 29, 2020 1:50 PM ET

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), published its 2020 Status Report today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Social Investments Continue to Rise, With Average Giving Up 7% in Last Three Years, Industry-Leading Report Finds

Oct 29, 2020 1:45 PM ET

As the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, in partnership with companies, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) found in its annual Giving in NumbersTM: 2020 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet growing societal needs around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Can a Clean Electricity Standard Rival the Efficiency of a Carbon Price?

Oct 29, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Lots of the best minds in energy are in hyperdrive these days thinking about what a low-carbon grid looks like and how to get there. In a timely contribution to the field, E3 is out today with a major study of that question, as seen through the lens of PJM, one of the largest electricity markets in North America.

Events, Media & Communications

Sticking With Chemistry: Dow Celebrates National Chemistry Week

Oct 29, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We're joining The American Chemical Society for National Chemistry Week and celebrating how "Sticking with Chemistry" changes the world.

Sustainable Development Goals

ON Semiconductor Furthers Progress Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the Bending Bamboo Program in Vietnam

Oct 29, 2020 12:55 PM ET

As signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and a dedicated company committed to helping achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ON Semiconductor continuously looks for new opportunities to address pressing social and environmental issues.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Ski Patrol and Subaru Celebrate 25th Year of Partnership

Oct 29, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) today announced they have renewed their partnership for another two years. Subaru is the official vehicle of the National Ski Patrol and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP USA Projects Recognized in America’s Transportation Awards Top 12

Oct 29, 2020 12:30 PM ET

WSP USA had 11 projects receive regional recognition by the America’s Transportation Awards. Four projects are among 12 finalists “credited with making travel across America safer, better, and more accessible to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.”

Innovation & Technology

A Security Expert Takes on Phone Scams and How to Avoid Them During COVID-19

Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

When it comes to identity theft, fraud and cyber threats, Carrie Kerskie has seen it all — and then some.

Events, Media & Communications

HACR Leadership Pipeline Program Sponsors Announced for 2020

Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

PepsiCo and Target to serve as co-host sponsors. Read on to discover more organizations supporting the event.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Business Imperative of Enabling Peace and Prosperity

Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Energía para la Paz, a shared value initiative of Grupo Energía Bogotá, has prevented millions of dollars’ worth of cost overruns by contributing to landmine clearing efforts in 11 municipalities across Colombia. Download the report for details.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo and PMI Commit to Product Transparency, Release Sustainability Scores and Rankings Publicly

Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Lenovo and PMI Worldwide participated in the THESIS Index in 2019 and are actively using THESIS data to inform progress on their own goals. The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and SupplyShift announce today that Lenovo and PMI Worldwide are recommitting to their corporate sustainability goals by publicly releasing their THESIS scores and rankings for the first time.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping Employees Help Each Other

Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Dionis Cochrane knows how to bring out the best in people and inspire them to capitalize on individual strengths when working toward common goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Indigenous Engagement

Oct 29, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Government & Stakeholder Relations Manager Tyler Hopson and Indigenous Engagement Coordinator Earl Greyeyes explain Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Target on 15% Indigenous representation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Oct 29, 2020 11:05 AM ET

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a campaign that raises awareness about employment for people with disabilities and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

Education

How to Use Challenges to Support Project-Based Learning

Oct 29, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Research shows that project-based learning – a type of teaching that focuses on real-world problem solving – promotes student learning across multiple disciplines. Connecting students to global issues in local ways empowers independent solution seekers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast Wins Innovation in Corporate Philanthropy Award

Oct 29, 2020 11:00 AM ET

For Comcast, corporate philanthropy can consist of three simple steps: ready, set and, of course, action.

Education

FedEx Launches AnQ Safety Awakening Joint CSR Program

Oct 29, 2020 10:30 AM ET

As an internet-based CSR initiative, it unites governments, social organizations, enterprise employees, partners, and customers to provide professional volunteer services for a larger cause: to help children better understand safety and protection.

Sustainable Development Goals

Innovation Amidst Adversity: Global Compact Network Canada Searches for Young Professionals Who Are Reimagining Sustainability in the Face of COVID-19

Oct 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Global Compact Network Canada announced a call for companies to nominate young professionals who are transforming their company’s sustainability practices for the better despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm™ Wireless Reach®: Addressing Local Communities' COVID-19 Needs

Oct 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s lives in ways that were unimaginable less than one year ago. Along with the challenges have come opportunities for sustainable solutions that use advanced mobile technologies to improve people’s lives.

Environment

Love Trees? Prioritize Wildfire Restoration and Fighting Deforestation

Oct 29, 2020 10:00 AM ET

While tree-planting events in parks or schoolyards make for great photo opps, we should devote far more time to acts of restoration and conservation. That’s where we really need corporate support.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana: Helping Everyday People Do Extraordinary Good

Oct 29, 2020 9:45 AM ET

Blue Cross believes that everyday people truly can do extraordinary good—even in extraordinary circumstances—when neighbors band together to build, rebuild, and recommit to their communities.

Environment

Amid Devastating Forest Fires, One Trillion Trees Movement Puts Down U.S. Roots

Oct 29, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Collectively, the group — which includes tech giants Microsoft and Salesforce, consumer products companies Timberland and Clif Bar, financial services powerhouses Bank of America and Mastercard and the cities of Detroit and Dallas — hopes to grow more than 855 million trees covering 2.8 million acres.