Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

James Brissenden Joins LifeGuides® As Director, Positive Growth

LifeGuides® is delighted to announce James Brissenden has joined our team as Director, Positive Growth.

Environment

The "IVECO Forest" Is Born: IVECO Partners With Treedom to Plant Trees

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, has partnered with Treedom, the first web platform that allows you to plant a tree remotely and follow the entire project online.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Co. Launches “Altogether Kohler” Campaign

The “Altogether Kohler” campaign is part of the brand’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, which includes a commitment to engage balanced teams, inclusive culture, diverse suppliers, and new markets through diverse perspectives.

Innovation & Technology

New Energy Nexus Launches First-ever Climate Fintech Cards & Payments Challenge, in Partnership With Barclays, Mastercard, Doconomy and Patch

New Energy Nexus today launched its inaugural Climate Fintech: Cards & Payments Challenge (C&P Challenge) to catalyze innovation across the financial sector to address climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Express Delivers Critical Supplies for Maharashtra Flood Victims

FedEx Express has supported United Way Mumbai, in their efforts to provide relief following the Maharashtra floods. FedEx Express delivered more than 14 tons of food and essential hygiene kits from Mumbai to Mahad in the Raigad district.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Human Capital Strategic Priorities

Fifth Third Bank announced 4 strategic priorities in 2020 to respond proactively to the evolving work environment and workforce, strengthen our culture and continue engaging, developing, retaining and attracting top talent.

Green Infrastructure

Supporting Efficient and Sustainable Architecture That Can Change the World

The second edition of the Manni Group Design Award, an international architecture contest, looked to Detroit-Michigan as the host for this year’s challenge - an urban regeneration of the city area overlooking the Detroit river. This cause hits particularly close to home for us at Dow, as our headquarters are in Midland, Michigan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Fabien Thibault Named Sustainability Champion of the Year by Business Intelligence Group

Today, Fabien Thibault was named Sustainability Champion by the Business Intelligence Group in the 2021 Sustainability Awards program.

Education

STEM Community Partnerships

Our STEM-focused, community collaborations support organizations that deliver effective STEM engagement and education opportunities to learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $28.1 Million for Two Affordable Housing Communities in Clayton County GA.

KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured $28.1 million of fixed-rate Fannie Mae financing for the construction on Villas at Mt. Zion and Flats at Mt. Zion in Clayton County, Georgia.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery: An IWBI Special Report

Events, Media & Communications

Join Franklin Templeton's Regina Curry and Yaqub Ahmed in a Discussion About Creating a More Inclusive Approach to Financial Planning

On Monday, September 20 at 2:00-2:50 PM ET join Regina Curry, Chief Diversity Officer and Yaqub Ahmed, Head of Retirement, Insurance/Sub-Advisory & 529-U.S. for Franklin Templeton in a webcast hosted by the National Association of Plan Advisors

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Science Will Tell Podcast: What is a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement?

In this episode episode of the Science Will Tell podcast series, you'll hear about the Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA) and what VPPA means for the journey towards decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Live Welcomes the Iconic Elton John, British Superstar Stormzy & Grammy Nominated Special Guest Charlie Puth to Paris Line-Up on September 25, 2021

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen, will welcome international icon Elton John, British superstar Stormzy, and special guest performers, Grammy nominated Charlie Puth, and Fatma Said to the Paris stage of Global Citizen Live on Sept. 25, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

O-I Glass Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

O-I Glass, Inc. has published its 2021 Sustainability Report examining the vision, innovation and transformation behind its vision to be the most innovative, sustainable and chosen supplier of brand building packaging solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top Women in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Leadership Excellence in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference on August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 DEI Champion in Sports at the National Sports Inclusion Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Ocean Investing: Opportunities Abound in the Blue Economy

Dive into The Blue Economy

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust's Vision for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our focus on DE&I helps us provide unrivaled service to clients and creates a healthy, thriving work environment for employees from diverse demographic groups, leadership styles and skill sets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Appoints Catherine Hernandez-Blades as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Science Applications International Corp. today announced that Catherine Hernandez-Blades has joined the company as senior vice president of marketing and communications.

Research, Reports & Publications

Empowering the Digital Future

Our ESG report showcases how we bring together our people, expertise, and our powerful technology to build a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top Diverse Leaders in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E18: Gary Bagley, New York Cares

This week, as we reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, host Danielle Holly and New York Cares Executive Director Gary Bagley have a conversation on how era defining moments from the 9/11 attacks to the current pandemic and racial reckoning bring on new waves of service and activism.

Energy

Here's How to Tame What's Hogging Energy in Your Home

These simple adjustments to your home’s major appliances can help you save on your energy use and bill.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  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. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  4. Inclusion
    Southwire’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission is to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds...
  5. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  6. 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...
  7. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  8. TCS | goIT
    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...
  9. Sustainable Operations
    As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...
  10. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  11. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  12. 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...
  13. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  14. 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...
  15. 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...