Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Taking a Singular Approach to CSR

Breakfasts for Better Days (BfBD) Kellogg’s hunger relief programme, started in 2013 with the clear intention of creating a single global focus for all of Kellogg’s CSR activities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Healthcare in Crisis: Workplace Safety at Hospitals

Hospitals are generally regarded as safe places, where trained, caring medical experts save lives and heal injuries. However, hospital as workplaces can present safety concerns of their own for the employees who work there.

Philanthropy

McRoskey Mattress Company Supports Bay Area Students at Joseph George Middle School

In partnership with locally based nonprofit Citizen Schools California, McRoskey Mattress Company is supporting education programs geared toward middle school youth. The mattress company’s support of two of the nonprofit’s programs will directly impact 100 students at Joseph George Middle School in San Jose, Calif. This funding was generated through participation in CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program.

Environment

Getting Cheesy With Cabot Creamery

Many consumers out there have made the choice to be vegan. Be it for the humane treatment of animals, or because of the damaging impact of methane, choosing not to eat dairy seems an ecologically responsible choice.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Brings Holiday Cheer to Four Nonprofits Supporting People with Disabilities; Donates $450,000

Wells Fargo & Company announced that it has donated $450,000 to four key nonprofits that help empower people with disabilities to succeed financially.

Education & Workforce Development

21st Century Fox Supports 16 School Music Programs through 'Give a Note' Grants

As part of its commitment to develop the next generation of artists and visionaries, 21st Century Fox distributed grants to 16 under-funded music programs at schools across the U.S. this fall. The effort kicked off last March to commemorate the end of FOX's groundbreaking music series Glee, which over the course of its six-season run sparked renewed interest and participation in school arts programs. Working with the Give a Note Foundation, a longtime partner of 21st Century Fox, the company organized grant presentation ceremonies at recipient schools, celebrating the faculty and staff that make these programs possible and giving the students the opportunity to showcase their talents. Since 2011, 21st Century Fox businesses have donated more than $1 million in grants to 90 arts programs.

Volunteering & Community

Bloomberg BNA: Employer Altruism and Employee Volunteer Programs

Companies are increasingly recognizing the value that providing service opportunities to employees brings to their business, the employees and communities across the globe.

Awards & Rankings

FCA US Sterling Stamping Plant Earns World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award

The FCA US Sterling Stamping Plant has been awarded bronze status for its efforts to improve in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and becomes the 12th North American facility to receive this designation.

Philanthropy

Sam Fuld, Major Leaguers Come Together to Raise Money for Type1 Diabetes

Twelve Major Leaguers from eight different clubs played in the 2nd annual Sam Fuld SLAMDiabetes Tampa Classic Wiffle ball tournament at the University of South Florida on Dec. 12 to fund camps for children who have Type 1 diabetes

Environment

TD Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Initiative in British Columbia, Canada

TD announced that it is adding electric vehicle charging stations at seven locations in British Columbia, Canada.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How Companies Can Invest in Sustainable Food Brands

One out of nine people on the planet is chronically hungry, while the world faces a humongous challenge to feed an additional two billion mouths by 2050. Companies can turn this challenge into an opportunity by investing and innovating in crop science, livestock growth, water efficiency and supply chain management, to create a sustainable global food system.

Education & Workforce Development

A Lesson in Electricity Turns Into a Day of Fun

Explaining electricity to a group of pre-teens could be a tough sell, but My-Quan Hong had a secret weapon: a red ball.

Philanthropy

Philadelphia Republic Services Collected Toys for Toys for Tots

The Philadelphia and King of Prussia, PA divisions of Republic Services collected toys for the Toys for Tots program.

AI & Technology

A Look Back as We Race Forward

2015 was a big year.

It’s the year the Internet of Things (IoT) got some ink in the dictionary. It’s the year IoT and the technology that fuels it began truly transforming our daily lives and environment. And it’s the year AT&T established a major goal using that technology to enhance the world we all share.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Free Computer Recycling? Run Away!

Ads for “free computer recycling” make my skin crawl. Free, of course, sounds good to most people. But as with most “free” offers, there’s a catch.

Environment

GM Steps up Recycling with Mexico Shoe Sole Project

At our Toluca, Mexico facilities, our team works closely with resource management suppliers to find higher uses for their byproducts, such as turning polystyrene foam packaging into footwear.

Philanthropy

Wynn Las Vegas Employees Make Spirits Bright This Holiday Season With Record-Breaking Toy Donations City-Wide

Through a series of fundraising activities, the employees of Wynn Las Vegas made a significant impact while spreading cheer to the children of Southern Nevada in the spirit of the holiday season.

Corporate Responsibility

Bard MBA to Host Live Podcast on Citizen-Driven Strategies that Drive LOCAL Economic Development

The Bard MBA in Sustainability will host a live discussion on citizen-driven strategies for local economic development with Susan Witt and Alice Maggio on the dial-in podcast, Sustainable Business Fridays, on Friday, December 18th, at 12pm.

AI & Technology

Prosecutorial Dominance in the Plea Process, and a Look at Alternative Principles and Practices

Plea bargaining has radically altered the criminal justice system in the U.S. In most jurisdictions the role of the courts is perfunctory, and the defense bar is almost always overpowered by the prosecution. It's time to look at alternative principles and practices.

Environment

How Do We Stop Climate Change?

Inclusion & Opportunity

Who We Are

UPS’s workforce is comprised of more than 424,000 UPSers, operating in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. That number increases by 100,000 during the peak holiday season.

Volunteering & Community

Dollars for Doers Program: What is it and Should You Invest?

Whether you know it as Dollars for Doers, Team Volunteer Grants or Community Grants, the benefits are all the same- and now is the time to invest your time and money into these types of programs! See the difference you can make.

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...