Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med Announce the Launch of their First ever Recyclable HDPE Toothpaste Tubes in North America and Europe

Today, Procter & Gamble Oral Care unveils its newest packaging innovation across its leading toothpaste brands, Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med. This announcement increases the level of recyclability of its toothpaste tubes, as part of the P&G Ambition 2030 commitments of achieving 100% recyclable or reusable packaging.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How to Reduce Restaurant Takeout Waste

Shortly before the pandemic hit, the World Wildlife Federation projected a 40% increase in plastic pollution over the next decade.

Education

Tools Connecting High Schoolers to Financial Success

Research from the U.S. Treasury Department implies that educating students about smart financial decisions is as critical as ever: only 1 out of 6 students currently have the baseline of economic knowledge they need to be successful long-term.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Wells Fargo Unite to Launch “Team Up for Tech” to Help Underserved Youth Learn From Home

The LA Kings (NHL), and their long-standing exclusive financial services sponsor, Wells Fargo are joining forces to help students in need across Los Angeles with the launch of “Team Up For Tech”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Finding Common Ground in Unexpected Places

Jim King never takes his ability to walk, see or hear for granted. For the past three years, he has volunteered as a ski coach with Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, which provides life-enhancing outdoor recreation for over 3,600 youth...

Energy

Ørsted Commissions the Netherland's Largest Wind Farm

Ørsted has fully commissioned the 752MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm, the company's first in the Netherlands. Borssele 1 & 2 is the second largest operating offshore wind farm in the world and the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Stranded on the Side of the Road

As humanity more fully understands the urgency of the climate crisis, and as business and governments do more to proactively decarbonize society, entire sectors will be rendered obsolete.

Research, Reports & Publications

ViacomCBS Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

The report focuses on data through 2019 and the company’s global ESG priorities to date in three core areas: On-screen Content and Social Impact, Workforce and Culture and Sustainable Production and Operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Receives the Saigon Times 2020 CSR Award

Herbalife Nutrition Vietnam recently received the Saigon Times 2020 CSR Award for the 2nd consecutive year. The award was received in acknowledgement of the company’s significant contributions to the community, protecting the environment...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Progress in the Circular Economy

Closed-loop processes that upcycle ink and toner printer cartridges and ocean-bound plastic bottles into new products are reducing plastic waste and creating sustainable impact for local communities.

Environment

Leading Impact Investors, Water Experts Launch Water Finance Exchange

Leading Impact Investors, Water Experts Launch Water Finance Exchange
Innovative Platform to Close Funding Gap in U.S. Communities, Improve Access to Safe, Sustainable Drinking and Wastewater Systems

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Case IH Continues Its Fundraising to Support One Brazil's Leading Cancer Hospitals

Case IH, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial N.V., has a long standing relationship with the Hospital de Amor located in Barretos, a rural community, located some 270 miles to the north west of São Paulo itself.

Health & Healthcare

Empowering Rural Doctors Through Digital Nutrition Education

As part of Herbalife Nutrition’s Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) global initiative to eradicate hunger and provide nutrition education and resources, Herbalife Nutrition partnered with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF) to launch...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services, Habitat for Humanity Identify Projects for $1 Million in Small Business Revitalization Grants

Twelve local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International will share $1 million in small business revitalization grants from the Republic Services Charitable Foundation to support locally owned businesses. This is the third round of grants...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank ranked highest in Financial Industry for Corporate Governance and Anti-crime Policy Measures by Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the third consecutive year and is now ranked in the top 15 percent of participating financial institutions from around the world.

Innovation & Technology

KidzAlive Mobilized

Using wireless technologies, the KidzAlive Mobilized program empowers HIV-exposed & -infected children & their caregivers to overcome barriers that prevent them from receiving HIV testing & treatment and to set them on the path to a healthy future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees and Partners Join Together for Annual Month of Service

During the campaign, more than 2,200 individuals from around the world generously donated more than 8,800 hours of volunteer service!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Announces Giving Tuesday Donations to Help Others this Holiday Season

The company is donating $20,000 to Make-A-Wish Minnesota to help make the wishes of more children come true, and $20,000 to Feeding America.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey: Embedding Human Rights

Guided by an approach that identifies, assesses and prioritizes the most significant human rights risks in our value chain, we use our direct business relationships and leverage to enable all to exercise and enjoy their fundamental human rights.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Warehouse Layout Ideas for a Sustainable Future

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday: Every Mile Makes a Difference

This Giving Tuesday, American joins forces with its national nonprofit partners for an opportunity to donate AAdvantage® miles to those who need it most.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Infographic | A Hybrid Solution for a Sustainable Package Journey

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reflections on the Role of Corporate Philanthropy in Community Prosperity on Giving Tuesday

As chairman of the Keysight Foundation, and executive sponsor of the company's CSR program, Giving Tuesday serves as a catalyst to reflect on the role of corporate philanthropy in driving community prosperity and positive global impact year-round.

Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Directors

To meet the critical climate & environmental issues of our time, My Green Lab, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, is adding 2 new members to its board of directors: Dr. Sapna Thottathil & Jeffrey Whitford.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. 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...
  5. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  6. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  7. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  8. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  14. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  15. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...