Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

California Must Increase Urgency of Actions to Address Continuing Effects of Climate Change

May 19, 2022 2:35 PM ET

California must act with more urgency to address the continuing effects of climate change because the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of action.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tech Unlocks Global Access to Healthcare

May 19, 2022 2:25 PM ET

Medtronic LABS is using technology to unlock global access to healthcare.

Research, Reports & Publications

Confronting Myth and Marginalization

May 19, 2022 2:20 PM ET

Today, cultural dichotomy means more than just differences in traditions or recipes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Financial Services and Tools Should be for Everybody

May 19, 2022 2:05 PM ET

More than 50 countries have implemented national financial inclusion strategies—it’s time for the U.S. to put financial inclusion on its list of economic priorities.

Events, Media & Communications

The Legacy and Future of Gildan Respects™

May 19, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Gildan recently announced the launch of Gildan Respects™, a new global positioning and creative campaign to support the communication of Gildan’s "Next Generation” ESG strategy and future targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Classroom Garden Helps Trotwood Combat Food Insecurity

May 19, 2022 1:35 PM ET

In the corner of her classroom, towering over both her and her fifth-grade students, is the newest tool in Daniell Cossey’s STEM curriculum.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

May 19, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has joined the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022

May 19, 2022 1:20 PM ET

For the third consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc. has been named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Energy

Varcoe: 'We Need to Get After It' — Enbridge CEO Sees Future Growth for Canadian Energy

May 19, 2022 1:20 PM ET

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Daniel Hernandez

May 19, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Expanding Access to Clean Energy for New Jersey Communities

May 19, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Blackstone is bringing together two of its portfolio companies – Link Logistics and Altus Power – to transform empty warehouse rooftops across New Jersey into community solar projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

California Love: Tom Tran's Passion for Coaching and His Community Is Making a Difference in the Golden State

May 19, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Tom Tran was recently named the Sacramento Kings’ honoree for the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Recognized As One of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022

May 19, 2022 12:45 PM ET

FedEx Corp. announced that it is being honored as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. This marks the 15th year FedEx has been named to this prestigious list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry Recognized by Forbes As One of the Best Employers for Diversity

May 19, 2022 12:20 PM ET

For the fifth year in a row, Tapestry has been recognized among “The Best Employers for Diversity” by Forbes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow Supports Child Innovators as the Thai National Team Competing in First® Lego® League and International Arenas

May 19, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Dow Thailand Group, in collaboration with the National Science Museum (NSM) and GAMMACO THAILAND, organized the children's robotics competition "FIRST® Lego® League Thailand Season 2021/22" for primary and secondary school kids.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Returns to the World Economic Forum in Davos With a Message of Inclusion and Belonging

May 19, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility will once again bring its message of The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ to the world stage with its participation in the 2022 World Economic Forum events perimeter meetings in Davos, Switzerland.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre - Sustainability Alignment

May 19, 2022 11:30 AM ET

In our latest Faces of Acre instalment, we sat down with Lawrence Hallett, Consultant in our Sustainable Business team, to discuss the WWF ‘100 Miles in March’ challenge that he is taking part in.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Awarded 2022 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

May 19, 2022 11:30 AM ET

We’re proud to announce that we’ve received the 2022 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at Platinum from Mental Health America!

Sustainable Development Goals

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: For the Well-Being of People and Planet

May 19, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Its effects are far-reaching and global. It is also one of the greatest risks to our business. Everyone needs to act now.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Expands Early Pay to Gig Workers and Beyond

May 19, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is focused on making sure its customers have fast access to their money, regardless of how they get paid.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and Allegheny Health Network to Assess In-House Comprehensive Cancer Genomic Profiling to Enhance Patient Care

May 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, and Allegheny Health Network (AHN), an integrated health system serving the Western Pennsylvania area, today announced a collaboration to evaluate the impact of in-house comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) to enhance patient care.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch CIO Irvin Bishop Jr. Recognized As ITSMF's Technology Executive of the Year Among Large Companies

May 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Irvin Bishop Jr., a Black & Veatch executive vice president serving as the global critical human infrastructure leader’s chief information officer, has been named the Information Technology Senior Management Forum’s “technology executive of the year” among large businesses with at least 1,000 employees.

Environment

Green Mountain Energy Customers Advance Sustainability by Choosing Renewable Energy

May 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Green Mountain Energy recognizes the importance of protecting the environment. With each passing year, it becomes increasingly clear that everyone must work together to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Health & Healthcare

4 Ways to Ease Employee Stress Over World Events

May 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

World events can make us feel like life is spinning out of control. Relaying solid facts, staying calm, and putting major issues in context for your business can help employees better handle stress in the workplace.

Health & Healthcare

The Evolution of Lung Cancer Research

May 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Abderrahim Oukessou, MD, our vice president and Thoracic Cancers Development Lead, sat down with Adam Schoenfeld, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss how the landscape of lung cancer research has transformed in recent years.