Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Perfect Score Five Years in a Row

Quest Diagnostics has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by scoring a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Helps Family Tap The Sweet Spot On Their Property

March in Alma, Michigan, means one thing for the Miller family: maple sugar. Not only does this resourceful family enjoy some of this sweet, homemade goodness, but so does the rest of the community.

Education

SC Johnson Donates $5.5 Million to Gateway Technical College to Provide Four-Year Scholarship Opportunities to Underserved Communities in STEM-Related Career Fields

SC Johnson today announced it is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College (Gateway) to create the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway, a program dedicated to providing women and people of color

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart City by Mohawk Group

Smart cities unite people through high-speed technology and connectivity. Mohawk Group’s Smart City collection—a 12" x 36" Living Product carpet plank system— explores a future in which the urban environment nurtures its citizens through these advancements and sustainable development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for More Women in Science Is Personal

If you ask Ntokozo Sithole – the general manager at Kimberly-Clark’s Enstra manufacturing facility in South Africa – what drives her to succeed daily, she’ll say without hesitation, “having more women in manufacturing and science

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named an Industry Leader in Sustainability by S&P Global, Fortune and Newsweek

Abbott was named a Gold-Class company by S&P Global, which recognizes companies for being in the top 1% of their industry in sustainability performance.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach

We’re improving lives with sustainable programs that enhance the delivery of healthcare, enrich teaching and learning, foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety and improve the state of our environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Did Super Bowl LV Fumble on Purpose?

While many companies took a slightly disconnected approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, a few used their air time to raise awareness for important issues, highlight commitments and engage audience members.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Vaccine

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In a Challenging Year, T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Team Focused on Making a Difference When It Mattered Most

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike others in recent memory for so many reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of severe weather and natural events that have impacted — and at times devastated — communities across the U.S.

Media & Communications

3Degrees Adds April Salas to Board of Directors and Forms New Advisory Board

3Degrees announces the addition of energy industry expert April M. Salas to its Board of Directors and the formation of a strategic Advisory Board.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enbridge Celebrates Field Operations Supervisor for Being Named SpectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model

Congratulations to Trina, one of our field operations supervisors, on being named a #spectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model. We're proud to have you on #TeamEnbridge!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized As CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR> LNVGY) has been recognized by CDP (formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project) as a Supplier Engagement Leader, acknowledging its efforts to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named A Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has again been named a Top 50 employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This is the seventh year in a row the Company is being recognized with this honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins Mahatma Award 2020 for CSR Excellence

Keysight Technologies has been presented with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its efforts towards building a better planet by employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Introduces $3 Million in Cybersecurity Grants for Public Schools in United States as Attacks on Education Grow

A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff are unprepared for cybersecurity threats - with lack of training, awareness, budget and virtual learning identified as major issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedication To Perfection — American Airlines Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index Again

American Airlines has been recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with the highest possible rating in the prestigious 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Fertilizantes Wins Agribusiness Awards in Fertilizer and Sustainability Categories

Globo Rural Magazine recognized Mosaic Fertilizantes with two ‘Best of Agribusiness’ awards — one in the Fertilizer category and another in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Initiative Offers Support to Local HBCUs

To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

Scotiabank announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to further their collective mission of eradicating systemic racism in the game of hockey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bonds Help Nonprofits Tackle Coronavirus Relief and Social Inequity

In a move that could change philanthropy, foundations are asking investors to finance grant-making to nonprofits, which are essential to a post-pandemic recovery and more equitable future.

Environment

Three Greenhouse Gas Management Trends to Watch in 2021

In the last few years, many organizations have set science-based targets (SBTs), which typically include both operational (scope 1 and scope 2) and value chain (scope 3) emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Efforts and Collaborations: WaterMarks Voices

In February, a series of videos will be released by the WaterMarks initiative showcasing perspectives from leaders from corporate, non-profit, and civic organizations who collaborated to launch improvements to Milwaukee’s waterfront.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Launches Digital Financial Literacy Program for Children

As a result of the pandemic, more schools around the country have adopted eLearning solutions for both remote and in-class learning experiences, which makes the release of the new digital format of Young Bankers Club® timely.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  3. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities 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. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  11. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  12. Plastics Footprint
    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...
  13. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    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...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. 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...