Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Hong Kong Systematically Expands Resource Recovery Capacity, Invests in Integrated Reuse Infrastructure

May 27, 2020 9:30 AM ET

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has selected Black & Veatch to conduct a three-year investigation into upgrading the Tai Po Sewage Treatment Works (STW).

Environment

Timberland Reveals Powerful Earth Day Message: ‘Caring Is No Longer Enough’

May 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The New Hampshire-based company revealed an open letter to nature today that references the current health crisis that has forced people to stay indoors, keeping us from enjoying the places we once explored.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech Welcomes Our Leadership Academy Class of 2020

May 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech recently welcomed our 2020 class to the Leadership Academy, our annual professional development program. Thirty project managers from across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are engaged in year-long training to expand their understanding of Tetra Tech’s global operations and hone their operational, financial, and interpersonal skills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rethinking Outcomes in a Crisis Context

May 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

How can foundations ensure that the process of evaluating outcomes is useful and least disruptive? In this critical time, many philanthropic organizations are shifting the ways in which they are supporting grantees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson Supports Organizations Across Asia Pacific in the Fight Against COVID-19 with More Than $1 Million in Product and Financial Donations

May 27, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

UPS Longitudes | How Cities Around the World are Handling Coronavirus

May 27, 2020 8:50 AM ET

When it comes to infectious disease outbreaks, cities are dual-edged. To be sure, cities are a big part of the problem. They intensify the spread and transmission of infectious disease through increased human contact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

庄臣捐赠逾100万美元物款支持亚太地区救助机构抗击新冠肺炎疫情

May 26, 2020 8:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SCジョンソンは、新型コロナウイルスと戦う アジア太平洋地域の諸団体を支援するため 100万ドルを超える製品と支援金の寄付を行います

May 26, 2020 8:00 PM ET

このたびの新型コロナウィルス感染症に罹患された方々に謹んでお見舞い申し上げます。また、困難な状況におられる方々が一日も早く回復されますよう心よりお祈り申し上げます。

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson hỗ trợ vật phẩm và tài chính trị giá hơn 1 triệu đô la Mỹ tổng cho các tổ chức trên khắp Châu Á Thái Bình Dương trong cuộc chiến phòng chống dịch bệnh COVID-19

May 26, 2020 8:00 PM ET

Trong bối cảnh thế giới đang tiếp tục hứng chịu những ảnh hưởng từ đại dịch vi-rut Corona (COVID-19), ngày hôm nay, SC Johnson công bố danh sách một loạt chương trình tài trợ cho các tổ chức trên khắp Châu Á Thái Bình Dương.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson Dukung Berbagai Organisasi di Asia-Pasifik Lawan Pandemi Covid-19 melalui Donasi Produk dan Uang Tunai Senilai Lebih dari US$1 Juta

May 26, 2020 8:00 PM ET

Di tengah masyarakat di berbagai belahan dunia merasakan dampak pandemi Covid-19, hari ini, SC Johnson menyampaikan serangkaian bantuan untuk sejumlah organisasi di Asia Pasifik demi mendukung upaya mereka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan mendesak masyarakat dan para pekerja garda terdepan. Sebagai produsen global produk pembersih rumah, disinfektan, hand sanitizer dan produk lainya; SC Johnson berkomitmen memberikan donasi berupa produk dan uang tunai.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson สนับสนุนองค์กรต่างๆ ทั่วเอเชียแปซิฟิกในการต่อสู้กับ COVID-19 ด้วยการบริจาคเงินช่วยเหลือและผลิตภัณฑ์รวมมูลค่ามากกว่า 1 ล้านเหรียญสหรัฐ

May 26, 2020 8:00 PM ET

ในขณะที่ชุมชนทั่วโลกยังคงได้รับผลกระทบจากการระบาดครั้งใหญ่ของไวรัสโคโรน่า (COVID-19) ปี 2562 วันนี้บริษัท SC Johnson ประกาศให้บริจาคแก่องค์กรต่าง ๆ ทั่วภูมิภาคเอเชียแปซิฟิก เพื่อสนับสนุนการทำงานของพวกเขาในการตอบสนองความต้องการที่เร่งด่วนของประชาชน และช่วยเหลือบุคลากรแนวหน้าที่กำลังต่อสู้กับไวรัสนี้ ในฐานะผู้ผลิตระดับโลกด้านการทำความสะอาดบ้านและผลิตภัณฑ์ฆ่าเชื้อโรค ผลิตภัณฑ์ทำความสะอาดมือที่มีแอลกอฮอล์ และผลิตภัณฑ์อื่น ๆ บริษัทฯ ได้บริจาคทั้งผลิตภัณฑ์และเงินช่วยเหลือเพื่อช่วยบรรเทาความเดือดร้อนที่เกิดขึ้น

Events, Media & Communications

On Demand Webinar: Stress Testing Your Energy Sourcing Strategy

May 26, 2020 6:25 PM ET

Crisis can create chaos, but it can also create opportunity. As your organization learns to adapt to the current market disruption, there is an opportunity to “stress test” your sourcing strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Call for Entries: Data Science Breakthroughs for an Inclusive Recovery

May 26, 2020 5:05 PM ET

The fight against COVID-19 underscores how interconnected our world has become. At the same time, the pandemic has also exposed and exacerbated many existing challenges facing economies, and the fragility of micro and small businesses.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | More Signs of Improvement for Small Business

May 26, 2020 4:00 PM ET

UPS has completed the seventh week of a study to measure the impact of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. This installment went to 400 U.S.-based respondents between May 6 and May 11.

Innovation & Technology

The IVECO Stralis NP 460 LNG Truck Breaks Ice Driving Record in Buryatia, Russia

May 26, 2020 3:00 PM ET

IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of CNH Industrial N.V., showcased their Stralis NP 460 LNG, liquefied natural gas powered truck, earlier this year at the Baikal Mile Speed ​​Festival in Buryatia, in Eastern Siberia, Russia, setting a new, record breaking top speed for a LNG truck on ice of 89.38km/hour.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alexion's International Leadership Team Volunteers in Dublin

May 26, 2020 2:45 PM ET

Earlier this year, Alexion’s International Leadership Team (ILT) gathered in Dublin, Ireland for a meeting. While there, a group of ILT members dedicated a portion of their time to helping Dublin’s homeless community by partnering with Depaul...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Pauses to Honor Those Who Have Served During Military Appreciation Month

May 26, 2020 2:10 PM ET

This year has certainly brought with it an entirely new set of challenges. But, it has also brought with it some great improvements and accomplishments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Minnesota Nonprofits Rework Volunteering During COVID-19

May 26, 2020 2:05 PM ET

At General Mills, the Minnesota-based company started a program in April paying Minnesota employees to volunteer at local food-related charities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SSIR: Big Structural Change

May 26, 2020 2:00 PM ET

FSG co-founder & managing director Mark Kramer reviews Rebecca Henderson’s Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, which outlines five ways we can reform capitalism to overcome climate change, inequality, and the collapse of democracy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

COVID-19: An Update From Around the World

May 26, 2020 2:00 PM ET

COVID-19's Impact on Fair Trade Producers
As families in fair trade communities attempt to stay on top of the latest pandemic news and information on how to stay safe, the ramifications of COVID-19 continue to unfold.

Education

JetBlue Jr.: Speaking Planely

May 26, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Some of you can probably use some “inflight entertainment” for your little ones right now. You know what they say, time flies when you’re learning new things. Introducing JetBlue Jr., an educational video series with bite-sized courses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Janssen Pharmaceutical: Our Ongoing Commitment to Support Healthcare Professionals and Patients

May 26, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Our respect and gratitude goes out to each and every healthcare professional worldwide working on the frontline of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We thank you!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foster Youth Need Our Help

May 26, 2020 1:05 PM ET

May is National Foster Care Month in the U.S., a time to recognize that we each can play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Launches ‘Connecting Heroes’ – Free 5G for First Responder Agencies is Here

May 26, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Connecting Heroes is the Un-carrier’s 10-year commitment to provide free service and 5G access to first responder agencies — all public and non-profit state and local fire, police and EMS departments — saving them up to $7 billion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Colleagues Making a Difference: Clint Rawson

May 26, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Gleaners Food Bank quickly went from empty shelves to serving an abundance of families because of Clint Rawson's food donation.