Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Can You Picture a Carbon-Neutral Farm? We Can.

Climate change has us all reimagining our relationship with carbon. But farmers have an even bigger stake in the conversation than most. How will the farm of the future help us deliver on our current commitments—and get closer to carbon-neutral?

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering Impact

Our latest ESG report details how Medtronic is driving demonstrable change on critical global issues, including protecting our planet, accelerating access to healthcare technology, and advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third to Invest $20 Million to South Chicago through Neighborhood Investment Program

Fifth Third & Enterprise Community Partners' neighborhood program will support & revitalize the South Chicago neighborhood. The Neighborhood Investment Program will focus over 3 years on the Claretian Associates & cross-sector collaborations.

Education

Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab Collaboration Model

Interested in opening students’ minds to the world of invention, exploration, and STEM careers? Learn more about the Thinkabit Lab program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial and Legambiente Team up for the Giretto d'Italia

For the seventh consecutive year, CNH Industrial returned to the saddle as Main Sponsor of the initiative promoted by Legambiente, sponsored by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and organized in conjunction with VeloLove and Euromobility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Corporation and Chairman Leo Denault Recognized for Climate Leadership at National Conference

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions or C2ES and The Climate Registry today awarded Entergy Corporation and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Leo Denault with a national 2021 Climate Leadership Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Volunteer Spotlight: Cate Hewett, State Street

State Street's Cate Hewett comments on the powerful impact a skills-based volunteering project with nonprofit Riverside Industries, Inc. had on her and her team.

Green Infrastructure

Alliant Energy Celebrates First Community Solar Garden in Company History

The 1-megawatt solar garden, at maximum output, could power 1,000 homes and is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.

Environment

ESG Mandates Heating up for the Oil and Gas Industry

As we enter the latter half of 2021, energy companies are embracing the growing importance of ESG disclosures and reporting.

Environment

ESG Disclosure Timeline: How to Plan Ahead for 2022

Navigating reporting frameworks and questionnaires can seem like a monumental task. To help, we’ve created a reporting and disclosure timeline to walk you through the reporting season and everything you need to prepare for it.

Energy

A Sunny Future for US Power Grid

Solar energy could power 40 percent of America’s electricity by 2035, according to a new study released by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Research, Reports & Publications

Fourth TCFD Status Report Highlights Greatest Progress to Date on TCFD Adoption

TCFD disclosure increased more between 2019 and 2020 than in previous years; 83 of the world’s largest 100 companies now support or report in line with the TCFD’s recommendations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: Financial Equity

In this research, we explore American perceptions and understanding of inequities in our financial system – and which organizations are responsible to solve for these inequities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Vice President of Global Assembly and Test Operations, Jose Hernandez Lopez

In the United States, Americans commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, by honoring unique histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The JetBlue Foundation Opens its Fall Granting Application Cycle to Eligible STEM & Aviation Educational Programs

Educational programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and aviation may apply through November 1, 2021 for grants up to $50,000 each, based on criteria, need and project scope.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Employers List of 2021

On Oct. 12, Forbes published this year’s 2021 World’s Best Employers list.

Education

Latest Virtual Field Trip From Discovery Education Explores the History of Veterans Day and the Importance of Service

Discovery Education today announced the Voices of U.S., a Virtual Field Trip series in partnership with Discovery, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Reimagining the Policy Framework”

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a glaring omission in the sustainable building policy framework. While there are three pillars of sustainability—planetary, economic and human health—for years, policy has been designed as if there were only two.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Virtuous Circle: Partnering Across the Value Chain for Sustainable Homes

The challenges of weaning our economies from their harmful addiction to consumption and waste might seem insurmountable.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation and the Mississippi Center for Justice, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Kimberly-Clark, will provide legal services, assistance and resources to help historically underserved Mississippians

Environment

Meet Roxy the Zoologist: Biologist and Wildlife Filmmaker

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a deep connection with animals. My passion for documenting their lives and sharing their stories dates to when I was six years old.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow and Crocs Announce a New Collaboration To Help Lower the Carbon Footprint of Crocs' Iconic Footwear

Technology pioneered by Dow will support the reduction in carbon emissions of Crocs’ shoes by providing bio-based materials for production.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

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. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  3. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  4. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Business Strategy and Operations
    Keysight’s strategy is to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, supported by our Keysight Leadership Model (KLM) and corporate value...
  7. 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...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. Awards and Recognition
    This captures all of Action Against Hunger's awards and recognition.
  11. 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...
  12. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  13. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...