Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Voting Now Open for dscvr Student Design Competition

Nov 10, 2020 2:25 PM ET

Durkan announced that for the very first time, the hospitality flooring manufacturer has opened the dscvr Student Design Competition for public voting, beginning today.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Putting Purpose into Action: Supply Chain Responsibility

Nov 10, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As Medtronic grows, so does the scale and complexity of our global supply chain. Our Responsible Supply Management program integrates responsible business practices that protect workers and the environment into supplier relationships.

Environment

New Field to Market Report Analyzes Concerning Trends in Farm Financial Well-Being

Nov 10, 2020 1:30 PM ET

A prolonged period of low commodity prices has created significant financial pressures for U.S. agriculture, jeopardizing many farming operations and challenging the ability of supply chains to meet ambitious sustainability goals absent more direct support for growers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rona Fourté Breaks Down Barriers and Promotes Supplier Inclusion

Nov 10, 2020 12:30 PM ET

United's Rona Fourté highlighted in the 2020 Best of the Best Champions of Diversity list by Diversity Plus.

Innovation & Technology

Sappi Innovates With Customers in Mind - From Specialty Papers and Packaging to Wood Pulp

Nov 10, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Sappi has introduced a new set of tools to showcase the performance of its new paperboard offerings

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Native CDFI Awards Recognize Two CDFIs for Vision, Ingenuity in Responding to COVID-19-related Economic Crisis in Indian Country

Nov 10, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Last night, the Native CDFI Awards honored two Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) for their unique approaches to helping Native-owned small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

State Treasurer, Investors With More Than $102 Billion in Assets Call on New Mexico Regulators to Strengthen Draft Ozone and Methane Regulations

Nov 10, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Investors with more than $102 billion in assets under management called on New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state environmental regulators to strengthen draft ozone precursor and methane regulations

Innovation & Technology

Good Broadband for Everyone

Nov 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Since the pandemic hit and millions of us retreated to our homes, the situation has cast a bright spotlight on the problem of ubiquitous broadband. Access to the Internet is now more essential than owning a car for many of us, yet an estimated...

Environment

Leading the Way Towards a Plastic-Free Future

Nov 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Bacardi announced a 100% biodegradable spirits bottle that swaps crude oil for a plant-based ‘wonder material’ that will remove 80 million plastic bottles – 3000 tonnes of plastic – currently produced by their portfolio of brands every year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Logistics of Disaster Response

Nov 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

When disasters occur, relief teams are often faced with an excess of donated materials that are not needed and can even be detrimental to providing support.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ESG Data Alert!!!

Nov 10, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Investors are going to be able to access companies’ question-level scores. They will be able to use them in making investment decisions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Verizon Joins the World Economic Forum's Trillion Trees Platform

Nov 10, 2020 10:10 AM ET

In addition to doubling their tree planting goal to 20 million trees by 2030, Verizon introduces a new, sustainable retail bag.

Diversity & Inclusion

Edison Strengthens Commitment to Black Employees by Joining AABE Energy Equity Initiative

Nov 10, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Edison International and Southern California Edison are partnering with the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) to increase the representation of African Americans in the energy industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Vistra Shares Q3 Renewable Energy and Social Impact Achievements

Nov 10, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Joint Base San Antonio Honored with America Recycles Day Recycling Hero Award

Nov 10, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) will receive the second annual America Recycles Day® (ARD) Recycling Hero Award by Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E24: Edgar Villanueva, Schott Foundation

Nov 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Edgar Villanueva, SVP at the Schott Foundation & award-winning author of "Decolonizing Wealth," unpacks the title of his book, addresses several important critiques of philanthropy, and shares how a return to his Indigenous values guides his career.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment Reconfirms Longstanding Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility Following 2020 Merger

Nov 10, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR), the largest gaming and entertainment company in the United States, today published its 2019-2020 PEOPLE PLANET PLAY Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Employee Spotlight: Melissa Hackmeier

Nov 10, 2020 7:30 AM ET

As part of our employee spotlight series, we’re sitting down with Melissa Hackmeier, head of employee and community engagement at MilliporeSigma, to learn more about how she’s supporting employees, partners and the next generation...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newman's Own® Awards Ceremony to Be Broadcast on Nov. 11 on MilitaryTimes.com

Nov 9, 2020 5:40 PM ET

Fisher House Foundation, Military Times, and Newman’s Own will announce the 2020 Newman’s Own Awards winners in a ceremony broadcast on MilitaryTimes.com on Nov. 11, 2020 at 12 p.m. EST.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Are Citizen Philanthropists - Connecting Through Service

Nov 9, 2020 5:25 PM ET

Every waterfall begins with a single drop of water. That’s the idea behind VMware’s Citizen Philanthropy approach to giving—VMware’s impact in the community is the result of the collective actions of VMware people. At the core of this approach...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI Announces New Governance Council Appointments

Nov 9, 2020 4:15 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of Davina Rooney, chief executive officer of the Green Building Council of Australia and Mona Naqvi, senior director of ESG at S&P Dow Jones...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody's and Village Capital Announce Winners of Latin America Finance Forward Accelerator

Nov 9, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Village Capital, with support from Moody’s, MetLife Foundation, and PayPal, today announced that Finerio, U-Zave, Creci, Akredito, and ZIZU were selected by peer entrepreneurs to receive equity-free investment as a part of Finance Forward LatAm 2020. An investment-readiness program, Finance Forward LatAm 2020 is part of Finance Forward, a multi-year global coalition to support entrepreneurs on four continents who are building tech-enabled solutions to place-based challenges around financial health.

Responsible Production & Consumption

eBay Launches New Destination to Meet Surging Demand for Certified Refurbished Products from Top Brands

Nov 9, 2020 3:00 PM ET

eBay, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, is launching a new destination to feature officially “Certified Refurbished” products, direct from the world’s most popular brands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Putting Purpose Into Action: Philanthropy

Nov 9, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The global impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is significant. Each year, 15 million people between the ages of 30 and 69 die of an NCD, with more than 85% of these premature deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. This is compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest impacts affecting the underserved. Our philanthropic activities are central to our ability to improve access to vital treatment, support, and care for underserved communities.

Health & Healthcare

3 Steps to Help Students Build Resilient Self-Confidence

Nov 9, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Research shows that self-esteem is critical for education, no matter the discipline. Simply put, confident kids are happy, healthy, and successful.