Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Innovative, Sustainable and Forward-Thinking Approach Results in $300 Million in Savings for South Florida Water Utility

Through technology innovation and a sustainable and forward-thinking design approach, Black & Veatch has helped the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) achieve more than $300 million capital and operations and maintenance savings at the county’s wastewater treatment plants as part of the Ocean Outfall Legislation (OOL) Program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Griffith Foods' Commitments Aligned With the Responsible Business Pledge for Better Nutrition

We’re proud to be a member of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and share our commitments aligned with the Responsible Business Pledge (RBP) for Better Nutrition.

Sustainable Development Goals

Women Are a Driving Force for the SDGs

Leading experts in sustainable development share insights on why gender equality is a key factor in economic development – including the interconnection between women entrepreneurs and inclusive growth – in the latest podcast from GRI.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Magazine Names Trane Technologies to World's Most Admired Companies List for Tenth Consecutive Year

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Fortune magazine World’s Most Admired Companies list for the tenth consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins TEC and Care Bring Career Opportunities to Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2020, the median wage for diesel service technicians and mechanics was $50,200, however that is just the middle of the pay scale. Some heavy-duty technicians make as much as $72,000 to $93,000 per year.

Environment

Get to Know David Wilson, Tetra Tech Project Manager of the Month

Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack created our Project Manager (PM) of the Month award to honor PMs who demonstrate excellence in supporting our clients and perform projects to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline.

Innovation & Technology

Corporate Sustainability Solution From Cority Now Available to Accelerate Implementation of ESG-Related Initiatives

Leading global enterprise EHS software provider launches a new solution allowing organizations to deploy & operationalize sustainability data management processes in weeks, enabling rapid alignment with sustainability standards and best practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avanath Capital Management Becomes One of the First Affordable Housing Owners to Achieve Well Health-safety Rating Across Its Nationwide Portfolio

Avanath Capital Management, LLC and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that Avanath has become one of the first affordable housing owners to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Zero: Medtronic Releases Global ID&E 2021 Annual Report

As the global leader in healthcare technology, Medtronic is building toward a future where it will more fully use all its assets as a company to advance equity in its workplace, industry, and communities.

Education

Taco Bell® Business School Is the Hottest New Thing in Education

In an effort to break down potential barriers and further diversify its franchise system, Taco Bell announced today that it is rolling out Taco Bell Business School in partnership with University of Louisville.

Environment

Planet Labs PBC Becomes a Carbon Neutral Company

Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that as of December 2021, they are officially a carbon neutral company as part of their commitment to sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Announces Approval of B20 Biodiesel for All G Series Wheel Loaders

FPT Industrial recently announced that it has approved B20 biodiesel for use in its NEF4, NEF 6 and CURSOR Tier 4 Final diesel engines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal's Project Innovation Grant Program Returns for A Fifth Consecutive Year

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local announced the return of their “Project Innovation” competitive grant challenge to 11 markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

NortonLifeLock scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, the leading benchmark of corporate policies, practices, and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Purpose 360 Podcast: Restitching the Fashion Industry With Ethical Clothing

Ethical Clothing, a search engine for sustainable clothing brands and products, was founded with the goal to enable consumers to make informed purchasing decisions as they navigate the world of sustainable clothing brands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Award Application Open for 2022 Women in Sustainability Leadership

The WSLA Alumnae Group announced that entries have opened for the 8th annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE and Project Destined Widen Pathway for Future Black Commercial Real Estate Professionals Through First-of-its-Kind HBCU Bridge Program

CBRE Group and Project Destined have launched a first-of-its-kind program to help Black students bridge their education to real-world experience in the commercial real estate industry.

Events, Media & Communications

EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don't Want to Miss in 2022

From interactive sessions to inspiring presentations to networking opportunities, here’s a list of EHS and sustainability conferences and events (some virtual, some potentially in-person) that you should have on your radar in 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lizzo and Logitech Defy Logic in Next Chapter of Brand Campaign

Logitech today announced the next chapter of the company’s DEFY LOGIC brand campaign, launching an anthem video featuring pop sensation and trailblazing icon Lizzo and previewing a new song, “Special.”

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2021 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) completed its 11th global benchmarking study – a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research of water, energy, and emissions efficiency in the beverage industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Living Company Purpose: Melissa Hackmeier of MilliporeSigma on Engaging Internal Comms Podcast

On the Engaging Internal Comms podcast, Melissa Hackmeier, global head of employee & community engagement, MilliporeSigma, discusses the importance of the company's science education programming including the Curiosity Cube® and Curiosity Labs™.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Releases 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report features successes achieved this year, including progress made on companywide ESG targets, including goals around environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and power efficiency of our Snapdragon products.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Groups Connect to Support Career and Workforce Development for Students at the University of Utah

Marathon Petroleum’s Salt Lake City refinery is helping to amplify the significance of diversity and inclusion by connecting with college student groups and supporting their educational goals.

Energy

National Grid, NYSERDA to Launch Innovative Clean Energy Program for Income-Eligible Customers

Nearly 175,000 National Grid upstate New York electricity customers will benefit from new solar-energy bill credits, thanks to an innovative joint offering from National Grid and NYSERDA.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Founder of Ocean Generation Awarded MBE

Film producer and founder of Ocean Generation, Jo Ruxton, has received an MBE for her pioneering efforts to support marine conservation.

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