Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Education

Land Betterment Corporation to Acquire Control of Shutdown Elementary School to Repurpose into an Ag-Tech Center

Willard Elementary School in eastern Kentucky acquired to repurpose in an Ag-Tech center bringing innovation to the Appalachia region

Environment

New Report Shows U.S. Financial Regulators Still Far Lagging Behind Global Peers on Climate Action

Despite recent progress from some financial regulatory agencies, the majority of U.S. financial regulators still lag far behind their global peers, and far behind what scientists and economists deem necessary to protect the U.S. financial markets from the systemic risks posed by the climate crisis

Diversity & Inclusion

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How It's Made Matters

Maria Gorsuch-Kennedy leads the Supply Chain Social and Environmental Responsibility team at Cisco. After studying anthropology, her career took her on many paths: social services to corporate affairs, public policy, and sustainability reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Receives $500,000 Grant from USAA For New Career and Professional Programs

The National Diversity Council has been awarded a $500,000 grant from USAA to increase access to internship opportunities for students of color and to create an executive diversity certification program

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Project Canary Receives Series A Funding From Leading Venture Capital Firms

Quantum Energy Partners (QEP), Global Reserve Group (GRG) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP) have invested $10 million in Project Canary

Environment

Plastic Bank Celebrates Stopping Its 1 Billionth Bottle of Ocean-Bound Plastic, Partnership With SC Johnson Accounts for Half of the Total

SC Johnson’s global partnership with Plastic Bank is creating meaningful impact for both people and the planet and accounts for more than half of Plastic Bank’s total volume of collected plastic.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Accelerator Kicks Off Spring Program Fueling 5G Innovation in Immersive AR/VR Technologies and More

T-Mobile Accelerator serves as a hub for driving ideas, innovation and action. Focused on collaborative experiences for growth, it delivers year-round programming, including entrepreneurial & tech community engagements and mentorship sessions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Oportun Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

“In our first annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, we have outlined our priorities around social impact, environmental performance, and governance, and we are proud of the positive impact we have had"...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VolunteerMatch Presents the Artistry of Volunteering: Highlighting Art as Activism to Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2021

VolunteerMatch announces a week of daily events to honor volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week April 18-24.

Green Infrastructure

Celebrating, Harnessing the Power of the Sun

As we work to address extreme weather and climate change, Southern California Edison estimates that by 2045 about 50% of single-family homes will have rooftop solar. Not only will it supply solar power to those customers’ homes, it will also help power the grid.

Environment

Addressing the Climate Crisis

In 2020, we saw a shift in the climate change conversation: the link between climate risk and a company's long-term success came to the forefront and the transition to a low-carbon economy became more important than ever.

Education

Truist Recognizes Financial Literacy Month as a Great Time to Help Boost Confidence

April is Financial Literacy Month, and it’s a great time to progress on your financial journey. At Truist, we understand everyone’s financial journey and goals are unique.

Environment

New Publication from CGF Forest Positive Coalition Illustrates Consumer Goods Companies' Collective Strategy for Driving End to Commodity-Driven Deforestation

“Taking Root: Embarking on the Forest Positive Journey” offers a comprehensive illustration of the Coalition’s strategy to lead cross-sector efforts in ending commodity-driven deforestation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics and Make-A-Wish® Colorado Deliver Custom-Created Pet Dragon to 14-Year-Old Fighting Cancer

Like many teenagers, 14-year-old Belle has long dreamed of having a pet. But when a cancer diagnosis made it impossible for her to have an animal companion, she set her sights on something bigger – a pet dragon.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The San Jose Earthquakes Introduce PayPal Park

PayPal Holdings Inc. and the San Jose Earthquakes today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement that includes naming rights for the Major League Soccer (MLS) team’s stadium located in San Jose, California, which will be called PayPal Park.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Celebrates National Cancer Control Month

April is National Cancer Control Month. At Alkermes, we are investigating new treatment options for cancer patients and raising awareness for cancer prevention.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies Stand Firm on Their Commitments to Significant Stakeholders, Making Progress on Planet and Policies

Leading companies are answering the call from their significant stakeholders to play an ever more important role in community prosperity, environmental protection, and equity

Environment

Investors Seek Greater Climate Action in 2021 Proxy Season

Investors’ increasing concerns about the climate crisis are reflected in 136 climate-related shareholder resolutions filed so far this year

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Foolin'! T-Mobile Raises Over $1M For Teachers and Students With #GiveThanksNotPranks

With the help of partner brands, customers and fans that joined in to #GiveThanksNotPranks this April Fools’, T-Mobile raised $1,038,950 through the nonprofit education platform DonorsChoose to purchase much-needed supplies for students and teachers!

Environment

VIDEO: Colorado Brewery Launches Glass Recycling Program

Bob Kunkle is a second-generation employee for O-I Glass, one of the world’s largest glass packaging manufacturers. Bob noticed his friend Jeff Crabtree, founder of Crabtree Brewing in Greeley, Colorado, was tossing used beer bottles into the trash.

Diversity & Inclusion

Be An Agent of Change: 5 Takeaways From Stacey Abrams

The Center for Inclusive Growth decided to commemorate Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March by welcoming to Mastercard a true champion for positive change: Leader Stacey Abrams.

Health & Healthcare

GP PRO Survey Finds Elevated Consumer Support for Custodians During COVID-19

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, custodians primarily performed their duties with little notice, often at night or after regular business hours. The pandemic led to enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices and put custodians in the spotlight.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Investing Challenge Taps Grad Students for Innovation

Sixteen teams of graduate students will pitch ideas that address critical social and environmental issues in the final round of the 2021 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods: Proud To Be a Founding Partner Supporting The NOURISH Movement

We are extremely proud to be a founding partner supporting The NOURISH Movement– an incredible coalition of leaders across food, healthcare, and technology, coming together to collaborate and innovate around one mission: empowering human health through food, sustainably.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Enroot Launches Organic Sparkling Cold Brew Teas

SCS Global Services is pleased to have been selected to work with Enroot, manufacturer of slowly cold brewed organic sparkling teas, to support its efforts to create a comprehensive responsible sourcing policy for its product ingredients, and to conduct verification audits of its suppliers.

Latest Campaigns

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
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  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
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  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
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    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
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    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
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    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
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    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...