Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Leading the Way in Renewable Product Offerings

Sep 8, 2021 9:25 AM ET

In Texas, Vistra’s flagship retail brand TXU Energy has been a leader in offering its residential customers renewable products. As of 2020, twice as many Texans are enrolled in TXU Energy solar plans than own rooftop solar panels.

Innovation & Technology

Automated Agricultural Helpers: Ripe for Robots

Sep 8, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Agriculture must become more efficient: Robots and autonomous supertractors are one important solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving Medical Care in the Black Community With Family Health Histories

Sep 8, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Knowing your family’s medical history can often help physicians pinpoint family traits that may put you at a higher risk for certain conditions.

Environment

We Care About Our Impact on the World, and There's No Place for Waste

Sep 8, 2021 9:15 AM ET

That’s why Whirlpool Corporation has taken bigger and bolder actions in our all our manufacturing plants and distribution centers across the world to become carbon neutral.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vinyl Institute Partners With Water Well Trust on Water Project Benefitting Virginia Family of Five

Sep 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Vande Brakes, a family of five, received a donated water well system, including equipment, well drilling, and installation.

Innovation & Technology

James Brissenden Joins LifeGuides® As Director, Positive Growth

Sep 7, 2021 7:20 PM ET

LifeGuides® is delighted to announce James Brissenden has joined our team as Director, Positive Growth.

Environment

The "IVECO Forest" Is Born: IVECO Partners With Treedom to Plant Trees

Sep 7, 2021 5:00 PM ET

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, has partnered with Treedom, the first web platform that allows you to plant a tree remotely and follow the entire project online.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Co. Launches “Altogether Kohler” Campaign

Sep 7, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The “Altogether Kohler” campaign is part of the brand’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, which includes a commitment to engage balanced teams, inclusive culture, diverse suppliers, and new markets through diverse perspectives.

Innovation & Technology

New Energy Nexus Launches First-ever Climate Fintech Cards & Payments Challenge, in Partnership With Barclays, Mastercard, Doconomy and Patch

Sep 7, 2021 4:15 PM ET

New Energy Nexus today launched its inaugural Climate Fintech: Cards & Payments Challenge (C&P Challenge) to catalyze innovation across the financial sector to address climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Express Delivers Critical Supplies for Maharashtra Flood Victims

Sep 7, 2021 3:15 PM ET

FedEx Express has supported United Way Mumbai, in their efforts to provide relief following the Maharashtra floods. FedEx Express delivered more than 14 tons of food and essential hygiene kits from Mumbai to Mahad in the Raigad district.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Human Capital Strategic Priorities

Sep 7, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank announced 4 strategic priorities in 2020 to respond proactively to the evolving work environment and workforce, strengthen our culture and continue engaging, developing, retaining and attracting top talent.

Green Infrastructure

Supporting Efficient and Sustainable Architecture That Can Change the World

Sep 7, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The second edition of the Manni Group Design Award, an international architecture contest, looked to Detroit-Michigan as the host for this year’s challenge - an urban regeneration of the city area overlooking the Detroit river. This cause hits particularly close to home for us at Dow, as our headquarters are in Midland, Michigan.

Education

STEM Community Partnerships

Sep 7, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Our STEM-focused, community collaborations support organizations that deliver effective STEM engagement and education opportunities to learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Fabien Thibault Named Sustainability Champion of the Year by Business Intelligence Group

Sep 7, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Today, Fabien Thibault was named Sustainability Champion by the Business Intelligence Group in the 2021 Sustainability Awards program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $28.1 Million for Two Affordable Housing Communities in Clayton County GA.

Sep 7, 2021 1:45 PM ET

KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured $28.1 million of fixed-rate Fannie Mae financing for the construction on Villas at Mt. Zion and Flats at Mt. Zion in Clayton County, Georgia.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery: An IWBI Special Report

Sep 7, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Join Franklin Templeton's Regina Curry and Yaqub Ahmed in a Discussion About Creating a More Inclusive Approach to Financial Planning

Sep 7, 2021 1:00 PM ET

On Monday, September 20 at 2:00-2:50 PM ET join Regina Curry, Chief Diversity Officer and Yaqub Ahmed, Head of Retirement, Insurance/Sub-Advisory & 529-U.S. for Franklin Templeton in a webcast hosted by the National Association of Plan Advisors

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Science Will Tell Podcast: What is a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement?

Sep 7, 2021 1:00 PM ET

In this episode episode of the Science Will Tell podcast series, you'll hear about the Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA) and what VPPA means for the journey towards decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Live Welcomes the Iconic Elton John, British Superstar Stormzy & Grammy Nominated Special Guest Charlie Puth to Paris Line-Up on September 25, 2021

Sep 7, 2021 12:50 PM ET

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen, will welcome international icon Elton John, British superstar Stormzy, and special guest performers, Grammy nominated Charlie Puth, and Fatma Said to the Paris stage of Global Citizen Live on Sept. 25, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

O-I Glass Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

Sep 7, 2021 12:45 PM ET

O-I Glass, Inc. has published its 2021 Sustainability Report examining the vision, innovation and transformation behind its vision to be the most innovative, sustainable and chosen supplier of brand building packaging solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top Women in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

Sep 7, 2021 12:45 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Leadership Excellence in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

Sep 7, 2021 12:40 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference on August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 DEI Champion in Sports at the National Sports Inclusion Conference

Sep 7, 2021 12:35 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Ocean Investing: Opportunities Abound in the Blue Economy

Sep 7, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Dive into The Blue Economy

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Appoints Catherine Hernandez-Blades as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Sep 7, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Science Applications International Corp. today announced that Catherine Hernandez-Blades has joined the company as senior vice president of marketing and communications.