Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Towards a Low Carbon Future With Dow Polyurethanes

Dec 27, 2022 12:20 PM ET

To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we need to consider alternative raw materials developed from bio-based feedstocks from non-competing food sources and circular feedstocks from waste sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building on a Long-Standing Commitment to Pay Equity

Dec 27, 2022 11:30 AM ET

American has long championed pay equity, and we were proud to sign the White House Equal Pay Pledge in 2016. Since then, we have continued to refine our efforts to identify and close pay gaps based on gender, race and ethnicity.

Environment

Our Global Impact: Forestry Highlights

Dec 27, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Is Your Dairy Processing Plant Ready for Change?

Dec 27, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Dairy processing plants are constantly improving and expanding to keep up with consumers’ ever-changing appetite for new products in the dairy aisle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Junior Achievement

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

FedEx has collaborated with Junior Achievement for more than 30 years to empower future generations of global entrepreneurs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Houston: A City With a 'Big Heart' and a Bigger Lesson

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The city of Houston is sometimes known as The Big Heart. And just days before Thanksgiving, I met Gayla Hall and found out why that is.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of the Best Places to Work in PR

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

In recognition of its culture of care, entrepreneurship and fearlessness, family-owned Bacardi was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in PR by PR Week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Investing in Our People

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

We recognize that we must live our values to serve our customers and communities — and one of NRG’s Power Values is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. NRG’s safe and supportive environment elevates every employee’s unique background and voice. Here, we engage different perspectives to solve complex challenges — together.

Education

These 4 Free Data- and Cybersecurity-Focused Courses From IBM Take Just 10 Hours To Complete

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

IBM’s long history as a tech industry leader includes inventing many technologies we use today—from the UPC bar code to the SQL programming language and its research and development in the industry also led to the development of personal computers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ironclad Webinar Recap: The Outsized Impact of Chief Legal Officers Featuring GoDaddy's Michele Lau

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are changing the roles of legal departments and the career paths of legal professionals at organizations around the world.

Environment

Charleston Turns to Black & Veatch To Map Out City's Water Resilience Future

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Global water solutions leader Black & Veatch today announces its selection by the city of Charleston, South Carolina, to draft a comprehensive, integrated flood mitigation plan for the 155-square-mile community along the Atlantic Ocean.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Engage in Courageous Conversations

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

At Franklin Templeton we recognized that to become catalysts for change, it all begins with increased awareness, education, reflection, and conversation.

Education

Keysight's Approach To Building a Better Planet Through Education

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Our work in support of STEM education initiatives that build prosperous communities is as important as ever to continue to make an impact around the world. After all, the STEM students of today are the problem solvers of tomorrow!

Diversity & Inclusion

Animated Series Features World Through Eyes of Latina Character

Dec 27, 2022 9:30 AM ET

The series comes from Fred Rogers Productions (FRP) and is underwritten in part by the PNC Foundation. The PNC Foundation has partnered with FRP since PNC Grow Up Great launched in 2004.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG for SMEs: How Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Can Embrace ESG for Long-Term Growth

Dec 27, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Sustainable impact and innovation were top of mind for Jeffrey Crawford when he joined as vice president of sustainability at Sustana, a sustainable recycled fiber, and paper manufacturer that Blackstone recently acquired.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Shop Brands That Give Back Through Microcredit This Holiday Season

Dec 27, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Whole Foods Market suppliers are empowering microentrepreneurs with income-generating opportunities this holiday season. These like-minded companies are donating a portion of their sales in select Whole Foods Market stores in December to fund microcredit through Whole Planet Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests More Than $1.4 Million To Support Workforce Development and Homeownership Initiatives in the Capital Region

Dec 27, 2022 9:00 AM ET

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $1,425,000 in four non-profit organizations in the Capital Region to support workforce development, housing insecurities and homeownership initiatives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sands Cares Ambassadors Give Back to Macao Community Throughout 2022

Dec 27, 2022 9:00 AM ET

It’s been a busy year for Sands Cares Ambassadors in Macao. Sands China’s Team Member volunteer corps works to keep the local community strong.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott To Upgrade 75 Primary Health Centres Across India, Providing Quality, Accessible Care to 2.5 Million People

Dec 27, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Abbott has partnered with Americares India Foundation to upgrade 75 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) across nine states in India

Sustainable Development Goals

Will the CSRD End Greenwashing?

Dec 27, 2022 9:00 AM ET

European Parliament recently voted in the CSRD, aimed at ending inaccuracies and falsehoods in ESG reporting. Will CSRD be the end of greenwashing? Here's one expert's take, originally published by Sustainability Magazine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

15 Years and Counting! The 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event Is Back To Help More Animals in Need

Dec 27, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Exciting news for animal lovers nationwide! For the fifteenth year in a row, the ASPCA has been selected as a national charity partner to participate in the Subaru Share the Love® Event

Green Infrastructure

Energy Efficiency of Buildings - The Pressure Is On!

Dec 26, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Europe is undergoing an energy crisis and many utility companies are falling back to fossil-based energy production in order to meet the demand. The call to action couldn’t be more vigorous, but capital, time and resources are limited.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hershey Helped Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Students Support Kids at Their Local Children's Hospital

Dec 26, 2022 12:00 PM ET

As 2021 Heartwarming Project Action Grant recipients, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School students supported kids at their local children’s hospital.

Health & Healthcare

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating To Meet the Moment

Dec 23, 2022 2:20 PM ET

We had been on a listening and learning tour. We were soaking up information, knowledge and insight from hundreds of subject matter experts on health equity, diversity, equity, inclusion, community building and belonging, and accessible design.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore Receives Over 13,000 Pounds of Food at Franklin Location

Dec 23, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Each year, employees with International Paper compete with each other to see who can donate the most.