Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Works With Ukrainian Ministry of Health and Global Drug Makers to Deliver 890 Tons of Medical Aid to Ukraine

Aug 23, 2022 1:55 PM ET

Since Russia’s war on Ukraine began six months ago this week, Direct Relief has secured and delivered more than 890 tons of medicine and medical supplies to Ukraine.

Events, Media & Communications

Chasing Tokyo Documentary on Olympics.com Follows Team GB's Epic Tokyo 2020 Sailing Journey

Aug 23, 2022 1:35 PM ET

A year on from the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the new documentary Chasing Tokyo follows Hannah Mills, and the British sailing team as they prepare to take on their biggest competitive challenge at the Olympic Games.

Environment

Birds, Bees, People and Trees Help Brazilian NGO's Firefighting Efforts

Aug 23, 2022 1:30 PM ET

A dedicated team at SAP Brazil developed a geo-referencing, image recording and real-time data platform that’s helping Brigada Carcará fight forest fires, rescue bees and plant trees in a broad reforestation program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 Winners

Aug 23, 2022 1:20 PM ET

Cisco’s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All, and pursuing our Purpose means we continually look to evolve and expand the positive impact we have on people and the planet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Key Priority - Making Expedia Group More Accessible to Talent Worldwide

Aug 23, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Expedia Group’s journey to elevate underrepresented voices includes ensuring our employees have an accessible and equitable workplace. Our discovery process began with our SelfID+ voluntary survey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Applied Materials Class of 2022 Interns Make Possible®

Aug 23, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Each year, we welcome a new class of interns from top universities, bringing an influx of fresh talent and energy to Applied Materials. This year is no exception, and the class of 2022 is as impressive as ever.

Sustainable Development Goals

Top 5 Benefits of Green Building

Aug 23, 2022 12:15 PM ET

A ‘green’ building is a building that reduces or eliminates negative impacts that buildings may have on the environment and may also create positive impacts. Going green is not only the “in-thing”, it is the responsible thing.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Tech Sector M&A Momentum on the Rise As Regulators and Investors Demand Robust Reporting, Reveals Hampleton Partners

Aug 23, 2022 12:15 PM ET

The Environmental, Social & Governance Technology M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners reveals that the first half of 2022 saw 93 deals globally target an ESG firm, a 173 per cent increase on 1H2019 numbers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Leaders in Empowerment and Diversity

Aug 23, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Honors Outstanding Leaders of All Ages During Annual Event.

Education

Sparking Global Interest in STEM Careers

Aug 23, 2022 12:00 PM ET

DuPont scientists and engineers around the world volunteered time, talent and treasure to support local students from middle school through college in a variety of programs.

Energy

Major North Carolina Employers: State Regulators Must Adopt Stronger Plan for Power Sector

Aug 23, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware Accelerates ESG Progress Towards a More Sustainable, Equitable and Secure Digital World

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

VMware recently released its 2022 Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, affirming VMware’s unique approach toward creating a more sustainable, equitable and secure digital world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social REV: The Ultimate Resource for Social Impact Professionals

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Realized Worth is proud to introduce Social REV, where social impact professionals get the job done and become the best at what they do. If you’re ready to save time, money, or headache and build upon and excel in your career - look no further.

Health & Healthcare

From Numbers to Knowledge: Unlocking the Predictive Power of Data To Accelerate Transformative Science

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Scientists and experts at Bristol Myers Squibb are working to revolutionize the process of drug development with sophisticated scientific strategies driven by technology.

Education

Keysight Cyber Training Simulator Provides Universities a Realistic Turnkey Cyber Range

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Keysight's turnkey cyber range closes the cybersecurity workforce gap

Research, Reports & Publications

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in our Social Strategy

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The People pillar of our sustainability strategy encompasses our relationships with our employees, customers, and communities around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nickelodeon Launches Content Accelerator of Up-and-Coming, Underrepresented Creatives

Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Nickelodeon has launched a new Content Accelerator Program, designed to reach BIPOC and underrepresented emerging professionals to pitch new kid-focused content ideas for Nick’s platforms across big kids animation, preschool and live action.

Research, Reports & Publications

FigBytes Named to the Constellation ShortList for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

Aug 23, 2022 10:55 AM ET

FigBytes today announced it was named to the Q3 2022 Constellation ShortList for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Improving Access to Health & Nutrition

Aug 23, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Whether we’re talking about agriculture or healthcare, the largest obstacles around the globe often come down to access: who has it, who needs it, and how can we better deliver it through our vision of Health for All, Hunger for None.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Continues Its Efforts To Diversify the Flight Deck With a $1.5 Million Donation to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

Aug 23, 2022 10:30 AM ET

American Airlines announced a donation of $1.5 million to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Luke Weathers Flight Academy during the organization’s 46th annual conference, held Aug. 10–12.

Innovation & Technology

Benevity Surpasses $10 Billion in Global Donations, Adds 124 New Clients

Aug 23, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Benevity announced that more than $10 billion has now been donated by Benevity clients and their people to over 326,000 nonprofits to-date.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech and Girls Who Code Research Asks: “What (and Who) Is Holding Women Back in Tech?”

Aug 23, 2022 10:00 AM ET

These persistent gender inequality in the tech and IT industries can be discouraging, but a new research report from Logitech and Girls Who Code, “What (and Who) is Holding Women Back in Tech?”, reveals ideas for a path forward.

Education

CACI Establishes Partnership in Support of Future Generations of STEM Innovators in Huntsville

Aug 23, 2022 10:00 AM ET

CACI International Inc has announced a partnership with the ASCTE Foundation in support of a residential magnet high school in Huntsville dedicated to enabling and advancing education in cyber technology and engineering to students across the state.

Diversity & Inclusion

Father Helps Build GenderCool to Grow Awareness Around Trans Youth

Aug 23, 2022 9:45 AM ET

In the corporate partnership landscape, GenderCool is increasing awareness of trans issues through its reverse mentorship program, where a champion is paired with a company for eight weeks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Responds To Rising Costs With $100,000 in Grants to Senior Mobile Meal Programs in South Carolina

Aug 23, 2022 9:45 AM ET

When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can and do struggle to just get by.