The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Reduced Environmental Impact

Essity is acting to reduce its environmental impact across the value chain from the perspective of, for example, the climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and also to increase recycling and reduce plastic waste.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Spotlight: How These Magenta Rock Stars Go Green

T-Mobile now sources 100% of its electricity from clean, renewable energy. Multiple teams work cross-functionally year after year to bring about these kinds of ambitious sustainability goals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financial Literacy Month at Oportun

April is Financial Literacy Month and it serves as an opportunity for all of us to evaluate our personal finances and implement tools and tips that can help us improve them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Powered by Workiva, Cognizant's Award-Winning ESG Reporting Program Demonstrates the Move Toward Investor-Grade Disclosures

Global IT services and consulting company, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), an $18.5B organization with more than 300,000 employees operating in 35 countries, has a proven track record for staying ahead of demand from stakeholders when it comes to disclosing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data. 

Corporate Responsibility

Griffith Foods’ CEO T.C. Chatterjee Featured on the betterHUMAN Podcast

We’re excited to share that T.C. Chatterjee, CEO of Griffith Foods, was featured on the betterHUMAN Podcast with Greg Witz!

Health & Healthcare

Merck: The Vaccine Pioneers

The scientists who made giant strides in the fight against viral diseases included Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Dr. Maurice Hilleman, who led Merck’s Department of Virus and Cell Biology from 1957 to 1984, also belonged to that group of pioneers.

Health & Healthcare

The Non-opioid Solution Driving the Next Era of Pain Management

The Boston Scientific WaveWriter Alpha SCS System provides multiple therapy options that can be used in combination to help patients find relief.

Environment

From Easter to Earth Day: Reflections on the Lessons of This Time of Year

For Christians, Easter is about much more than just observing one day of the year. That is the same lesson for Earth Day, and this year, hopefully, people commit to more than just one day of action.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Collaborating for Sustainability: Musim Mas Group & Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food Host Second Joint Supplier Workshop in Aceh, Indonesia

To advance knowledge-sharing on palm oil sustainability, on 29 to 30 March, palm oil majors Musim Mas Group and Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food jointly hosted their second supplier workshop and Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Del Monte Foods Continues Its Fight Against Food Waste With Two New Upcycled-Certified Products

Furthering its focus on reducing food waste, and in support of its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Del Monte Foods, Inc. announced today that two more of its products — Del Monte® Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions — have been Upcycled Certified™ by the Upcycled Food Association, the world's only third-party certification program for upcycled food ingredients and products.

Environment

GeoPotato: How Data Gives Bangladesh's Potato Farmers a New Tool in the Fight Against Late Blight

Powered by satellite data and powerful analysis models, GeoPotato is designed to enable preventive spraying, easier crop protection decisions, and improved farmer income

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Understanding Your Bond Portfolio's Carbon Footprint

Transitioning to a net-zero carbon economy is vitally important, and corporate bonds will play a critical role in the transition.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Nielsen Insights: Breaking the Bias Against Women's Sport

With the ongoing fight for women’s rights globally, brands can amplify the effectiveness of their efforts by working with the top women influencers in the world of sports and gaming, two traditionally male-dominated areas.

Research & Reports

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Message From Dan Amos, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO

At Aflac Incorporated, we believe that strong ethics, good corporate citizenship, and financial success go hand in hand.

AI & Technology

Black & Veatch's New IT Operating Model Supports Cross-Market Solutions

As a provider of a range engineering and design services, Black & Veatch has seen significant change —and growth — with the advent of digital technologies.

Philanthropy

Celebrating 50 Years of Love for Mother Earth

In 1972, biology teachers at Newport Harbor High School and local volunteer groups created a living nature laboratory out of soil dumped during the construction of the school’s Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Environment

Mastercard Expands the Priceless Planet Coalition's Forest Restoration Effort

With 15 new projects across six continents, progress is accelerating toward goal of 100 million trees, as consumer support for environmental causes grows

Corporate Responsibility

How GRI Is Funding the Future of Sustainability Reporting

Jérôme St-Denis has been appointed as Chief Donor Engagement Officer (CDEO), with responsibility for implementing the strategy to strengthen GRI’s grant financing through a diversified development strategy.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Teams up With DaVita to Bring New Growth to Urban Communities

In celebration of the 150th National Arbor Day, the Arbor Day Foundation and DaVita have coordinated five tree-planting and distribution events in Denver, Colorado; Malvern, Pennsylvania; and Nashville, Tennessee

Health & Healthcare

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Welcomes Tanzanian President Hassan, Reaffirms Commitment to Helping Eradicate Malaria

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson welcomed Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, to Racine to discuss their shared commitment to eradicating malaria.

AI & Technology

Qualcomm Powers Smart Agriculture to Help End Hunger

At Qualcomm, we collaborate with NGOs, governments and other public and private organizations to demonstrate how mobile technology can improve social and economic development in underserved regions.

Volunteering & Community

The CNH Industrial “We Care We Share” Program for Education in Thailand Is Continuing to Expand

The CNH Industrial “We Care We Share” program for education in Thailand is continuing to expand. Our APAC president, Chun Woytera, witnessed the signing of an MoU with Pakdee College of Commerce and technology in Thailand.

Education & Workforce Development

Truist Invests $5.3 Million in UNC Charlotte to Launch Truist Institute for Student Success

Truist Financial Corporation and UNC Charlotte are partnering to support student success and workforce development for the Charlotte region and beyond.

Corporate Responsibility

Good Energy: How an Environmental Engineer Helps Pine Bend Achieve Stewardship Goals, Again and Again

When Anne Lee tells people she works at Flint Hill Resources’ Pine Bend refinery off Interstate 52 in Rosemount, Minnesota, they’re always curious about what it’s like on campus.

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Aflac Stories

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Sustainability Report

Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...

Whirlpool Corporate Citizenship

This category covers areas that aren't our signature charities. Main topics can include Homes For Our Troops as well as smaller charity organizations...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

Subaru Love Promise: Community

Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...