Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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New IWBI Report Underscores the Powerful Business Case for Health in Buildings and Organizations

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Research, Reports & Publications

3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025
3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025

3BL

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport
Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport

Trane Technologies

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Glass: Sustainability Goal Spotlight: Increase Recycled Content to 50 Percent Average by 2030

At O-I, glass is never trash and it is 100 percent recyclable, infinitely, making it an ideal package for the circular economy. In fact, about 80 percent of recycled glass containers are made into new glass packaging—in as little as 30 days.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Identity Is Under Threat: How To Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community

As gender identity continues to be challenged worldwide, we’re stepping up our support at Bloomberg to stand with LGBTQ+ communities, and we invite you to join us – not only during Pride Month, but every day by activating allyship.

Environment

Reclamation in Huntingburg, Indiana

Covia is the responsible steward of approximately 75,000 acres of land across our global footprint. Planning for responsible land use is embedded throughout the life cycle of our operations – from our careful approach to early development and operational planning.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Recognized as One of America’s Best Companies To Work for by U.S. News & World Report

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is one of the best companies to work for in America, according to a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Environment

Groundbreaking Research From the Ray: Initiative Publishes First Nature-Based Design Solutions for Net-Zero Transportation

The Ray, in partnership with the Biomimicry Institute, today published an innovative regenerative-design study addressing some of the most critical challenges in the U.S. transportation and mobility sector, including safety, congestion, emissions, and waste streams.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Believe the Unbelievable With T-Mobile's Jon Freier

“Believe the Unbelievable with Jon Freier,” is a podcast episode featuring T-Mobile president of Consumer Group, Jon Freier. Jon’s story is about how a challenging childhood shaped him not only as a person, but the leader he is today.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Earns Intel’s 2023 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award With Supplier Diversity Distinction

Applied Materials has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Program Outstanding Supplier Award with Supplier Diversity Distinction for 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘You’re Not Alone.’ Recognizing Infertility Awareness Month

When Regions introduced benefits for those struggling with infertility, Alana, an associate in the Human Resources division, turned to Regions Bank partners Ovia Health and WINFertility to support her and her husband in their family building journey.

Health & Healthcare

Tips for Finding LGBTQ+ Competent Mental Health Care

A one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care does not work for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

Environment

Understanding Oil-Filled Equipment and Its Significance in Your SPCC Plan

While most facilities are aware of the need to include bulk oil storage containers in their SPCC plans, the inclusion of oil-filled equipment is often overlooked.

Events, Media & Communications

Casella Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to welcome Casella Waste Systems, Inc. as its newest member.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Why, What, and How of Corporate Biodiversity Action

The approach towards corporate biodiversity action shows similarities with that of climate action at several points along the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride in Our Workplace and Communities

This month, the Gen™ family of brands, including Norton, Avast and more, joins millions around the world recognizing Pride month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action: Clifton and West Hills Labs

Quest proudly fosters an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues feel supported to bring their whole selves to work.

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Diversity Council Addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Affirmative Action

The National Diversity Council (NDC) provides the following statement in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision that may impact affirmative action in admissions for higher education institutions nationwide.

Education

A Space That Valued Our Unique Identities and Perspectives

As a Jamaican-Canadian and first-generation law student, entering the legal profession seemed financially insurmountable for Joshua Wallace.

Environment

Earth Day: Why Should We Invest in Our Planet?

Our planet continues to face a desperate climate emergency, sparking renewed calls for urgent action from the global population for a greener, more equitable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Announces FY 2022/23 ESG Report: 3X Generation of Solar Energy and 16M+ Lives Benefitted Through Philanthropy

Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) published its 17th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporation around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

A New Generation of Labels Provides Companies a Credible Way To Talk About Climate Action

Climate labels can help companies to differentiate themselves from their competitors by showcasing their commitment to sustainability – beyond compliance.

Events, Media & Communications

Katie Ireland, Senior Packaging Engineer With Experience Across Iconic Brands, Joins CRB

Katie Ireland, an industry-leading packaging expert with more than two decades of experience across iconic global brands including Starbucks, Kellogg, Ford Motor Company, Unilever, and Hershey has joined CRB as a senior packaging engineer.

Education

Revolutionizing Education: Navigating Digital Transformation in Higher Learning

Most higher education institutions are embracing digital transformation programs and building on the rapid progress that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Juneteenth at Leidos

On June 19, 1865, roughly a quarter-million enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally set free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This moment in time released the shackles of oppression and provided a glimpse of hope for a promising future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel's Sustainability Report 2022: Thriving Communities

We do everything we can to help people live better lives. Our social responsibility is to promote equity, strengthen diversity and respect human rights.

Health & Healthcare

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2023 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Wellness: Get Living Healthy with HARMAN

Celebrated yearly in June, Global Wellness Day encourages people to recognize the value of living healthier and better lives by making small changes to improve their health and wellness. As people around the world adopt healthy habits – like walking each day, drinking more water.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  6. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  11. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  12. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  13. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...