Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Xylem Closes $1 Billion Inaugural Green Bond

Jul 1, 2020 1:15 PM ET

The proceeds will fund green projects that help improve water accessibility, water affordability, and water systems resilience, in alignment with Xylem’s Green Finance Framework.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI Membership Program Welcomes New Organizations

Jul 1, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Behind Every Rapid Response Is a Strong Regulatory Strategy

Jul 1, 2020 1:00 PM ET

During a global pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry must juggle the need for speed and the need to protect patient safety. A strong regulatory strategy makes it possible to accelerate drug development without getting slowed down by compliance considerations.

Innovation & Technology

Adobe Sign Enhances E-Signatures for Healthcare and Life Sciences

Jul 1, 2020 12:30 PM ET

We’ve announced new advancements in Adobe Sign that include readiness for industry standards in digital documents and e-signatures in healthcare and life sciences. These enhancements can help companies be even more productive by adopting e-signatures

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bombay Sapphire® Gin Collaborates With Hebru Brantley to Launch First-Ever Artist Designed Bottle

Jul 1, 2020 11:05 AM ET

The launch of the Hebru Brantley Limited Edition will benefit the Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TD Bank to Sponsor Inaugural Achilles Virtual Hope and Possibility 5K/10-Miler

Jul 1, 2020 11:00 AM ET

This year's virtual event was born out of a desire to provide individuals with disabilities and all runners access to a mainstream sporting event while maintaining physical distance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events, Media & Communications

Finalised Agenda and Line-up for Transform: Sustainable Procurement & Circularity Released

Jul 1, 2020 11:00 AM ET

All 40+ CEOs, CPOs, CSO and senior industry experts, and 20+ sessions have now been finalised for next week’s inaugural Reuters Events Transform: Sustainable Procurement & Circularity virtual conference (7-8th July).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team Rubicon and Patient Advocate Foundation Expand COVID-19 Emergency Food Assistance Program Thanks to Additional Donation from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation

Jul 1, 2020 10:45 AM ET

With nearly 11,000 patients served, including 1,000 emergency food deliveries made and over 10,000 financial assistance grants being provided in 49 states, Team Rubicon (TR) and Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) are announcing...

Health & Healthcare

The Nation's Mayors Commit to Advancing Healthy Buildings in the Fight Against COVID-19

Jul 1, 2020 10:40 AM ET

In a sweeping show of support for public health and well-being, mayors from around the country today approved a healthy buildings resolution to better position buildings in the fight against COVID-19, underscoring the leading role buildings...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Pulling a (Uni)Lever

Jul 1, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Imagine if every customer could quickly and easily see the carbon footprint of what they were buying. I bet a lot of people would choose the lower carbon option!

Education

Girl Scouts is Fueling the Future of STEM

Jul 1, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The evidence is clear – the number of STEM jobs are growing, but not equally.

Sustainable Development Goals

The IOC Joins Global UN Dialogue, Reiterates Role of Sport in Post-COVID World

Jul 1, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Launched by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, #UN75 is a global dialogue initiative that generates discussions in all spheres of society about the challenges the world is currently facing.

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Surpasses Four 2020 Goals One Year Ahead of Schedule

Jul 1, 2020 9:00 AM ET

On June 30, 2020 UPS released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.”

Energy

Unique Free-to-All Assessment Contributes to the Commercial Viability of Tidal Energy

Jul 1, 2020 6:50 AM ET

Tidal stream energy has made a further step towards commercial viability following the most comprehensive lifecycle assessment to-date of a megawatt-scale array in the UK.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes LG as Green Power Leader

Jun 30, 2020 6:30 PM ET

LG Electronics USA has been named to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 list of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners within the EPA’s Green Power Partnership.

Environment

Ceres Applauds New House Climate Action Plan That Would Put the Us on Path to Achieve Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Jun 30, 2020 6:15 PM ET

Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization, applauds the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for their leadership and thoughtful set of bold policy recommendations released today to tackle the global climate crisis as the U.S. works to rebuild the economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity Is Essential to the National Bone Marrow Donor Pool

Jun 30, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Ethnic minorities are sadly underrepresented in the national bone marrow donor pool. These groups across the board face challenges in finding their lifesaving matches.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Publishes 18th Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress

Jun 30, 2020 5:00 PM ET

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the launch of its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.” The digital Report is fully interactive and details efforts that took place during 2019 to advance the company’s 2020 and 2025 sustainability goals in alignment with its enterprise strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Americas Donates Emergency Response Trailer to Wilson County, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

Jun 30, 2020 4:55 PM ET

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) made a special delivery to the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in Lebanon, Tennessee on June 30 with a 53-foot fully enclosed emergency response trailer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Advocacy Continues Beyond Pride Month

Jun 30, 2020 4:00 PM ET

As Pride Month comes to a close, we will continue to advocate for equal rights. We are proud to continue to champion a culture of being better together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Receives Pro Bono Expansion Consult From JPMorgan Chase

Jun 30, 2020 3:55 PM ET

A virtual volunteering project with JPMorgan Chase is helping nonprofit StartOut increase its capacity to set up emerging LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs for success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica's Corporate Responsibility Report Outlines Progress in Key ESG Topics

Jun 30, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced the release of its latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which is now featured on comerica.com/sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Why the World's Largest Beer Company Is Investing in AgTech

Jun 30, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Taking its role as the largest malting barley consumer seriously, AB InBev works closely with barley growers across 13 countries globally to help them increase their productivity sustainably and mitigate any challenges they may face.

Diversity & Inclusion

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Reflect on Importance of Pride

Jun 30, 2020 3:05 PM ET

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations around the world, and we believe the value of an inclusive and diverse work culture is more important than ever.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unique Retail Chain Provides Affordable and Nutritious Food to Low-Income Workers in Bangladesh

Jun 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Bangladesh-based Direct Fresh Ltd has made a renewed inclusive business commitment to Business Call to Action (BCtA) aiming to provide 1 million low-income factory workers with quality produce and essential goods at lower than market price...