Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Energy

Duke Energy Begins Construction on 22.6-megawatt Cabarrus County, N.C., Solar Project

Expanding its rapidly growing clean-energy portfolio, Duke Energy has begun construction on the 22.6-MW Speedway Solar power plant in Cabarrus County. The project will be owned and operated by Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that includes Duke Energy Renewables.

Environment

Business Collaboration to Protect Our Planet Has Never Been More Critical

Our unique and precious world is on the brink of profound change. Our actions today are not just impacting the wellbeing of people, communities and our planet now: they are determining whether future generations will thrive — even survive.

Environment

Carbon Neutral by 2035

Comcast has made the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2035 by sourcing renewable and clean energy, improving energy efficiency, and measuring and reporting on Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually.

Research, Reports & Publications

Half of Investors Struggle to Trust ESG Reports

Investors noted a demand for ESG data they can trust, with 64% noting that they currently find it challenging to judge whether a company is doing the right thing and when asked if they found it difficult to trust what companies are disclosing...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak's Optimal Integrated Solution Helps Cut Water Usage and Carbon Emissions for the Dairy Sector

On World Milk Day, Tetra Pak is showcasing its new UHT 2.0 heating portfolio and Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper packaging equipment in support of this year’s theme of sustainability and Dairy’s commitment to innovation to reduce environmental footprint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team Depot Prepares for Hurricane Season by Packaging Relief Kits

Preparing for a disaster can involve many things. Gathering drinking water, securing generators for electricity or simply writing down the address of a designated community shelter are all good steps to take.

Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond Investments: Seeking Real Change in Diverse Venture Capital Funding

Last year, investors increased funding for minority founders. But are they making a difference?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three Franklin Templeton's Leaders Among Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

Three senior Franklin Templeton leaders—CEO and President Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income; and Margaret Vitrano,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group® Makes Strides on Environmental, Social and Governance Goals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New NRG Dewey Prairie Garden Will Provide Fresh Produce to Tackle Food Insecurity

Texan by Nature, a conservation nonprofit organization, is joining forces with NRG Energy, a Houston-based energy company, to build the NRG Dewey Prairie Garden, a 10-acre farm located on a fully reclaimed area of the company’s lignite mine.

Research, Reports & Publications

Why Pets Could Be a Long-Tail Investment Trend

The $100 billion pet industry is poised to nearly triple to $275 billion by 2030 thanks to a surge in new owners, favorable demographics and increased per-pet spending.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation and Sustainability

Innovation and sustainability are core to Stanley Black & Decker's future and intertwined in our culture.

Research, Reports & Publications

1 Trillion Gallons of Water Being Recycled Using Xylem Technology

Xylem is helping its customers re-use more than one trillion gallons of water, according to its 2020 Sustainability Report, Solving Water for a Resilient World, released today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Stacy Cline, GoDaddy's Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Senior Director

Stacy Cline, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability, drives the strategic direction of social impact efforts, leads CSR processes and initiatives, and develops and implements the company’s sustainability strategy.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru of America Dedicates June to Sharing Hope and Warmth With Those Battling Cancer

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will continue its longtime partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for the sixth consecutive year to send love, hope and warmth to patients battling cancer during Subaru Loves to Care month in June.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Unveils SAM Suit - Helps Quadriplegic Former IndyCar Driver Walk Again

After a racing crash left him paralyzed from the shoulders down more than two decades ago, former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt thought he’d never drive or walk again.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E11: Julia Turshen, "Simply Julia"

Chef, cookbook author (Simply Julia), and activist Julia Turshen appears on the latest episode of Pro Bono Perspectives to talk about representation in the food industry, food insecurity, and how to promote social justice & equity from your kitchen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Announces Funding to Help the Asian Community Development Council Provide Vital In-Language Social Services

Continuing our company commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Sands has announced a $75,000 donation to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) for establishment of a language bank and resource hotline to facilitate access to critical social services for the Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai communities in Southern Nevada.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How We Help With Hurricane Preparedness; Disaster Relief and Rebuilding Efforts

Hurricanes are large, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 150 miles per hour and unleash trillions of gallons of rain. Hurricanes impact our employees, our customers, our operations and our communities. That’s why we spend all year helping customers prepare; why we partner with non-profit organizations to provide support to those directly impacted by storms and how we help rebuild communities.

Environment

The Top 4 Actions to Take Regarding PFAS

Regulations regarding PFAS are increasing and are becoming a hot topic in the media and among the public. In a webinar hosted by Antea Group, PFAS experts discussed what actions to take to get ahead of the changing regulations surrounding PFAS.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supporting Children and their Families through Bereavement

ON Semiconductor employees in the United Kingdom supported their local community by raising funds for Daisys Dream, supporting children and their families affected by a life-threatening illness or death of someone close to them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keybank Donating $1.5 Million to MetroHealth to Improve Health and Well-being of Underserved Populations

The KeyBank Foundation is donating $1.5 million to MetroHealth so the health system can bolster its effort to address social determinants of health in Greater Cleveland, particularly in underserved populations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo Partner to Rebuild Homes and Communities Across the Country

Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit providing essential home repairs and revitalizing communities, today announced a national initiative with Wells Fargo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Always Doubles Down on Their Efforts to Tackle Period-Related Challenges

In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, P&G brand Always participated in Ending Period Poverty in America discussing the prevalence of period poverty in the U.S., its effect on young people’s education, and their economic independence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Social Good Benefits Matter to Prospective Employees

Potential employees prefer companies that do good, and much of this is due to CSR initiatives like matching gifts and volunteerism. Learn why CSR is important to candidates and other benefits of social good programs!

Latest Campaigns

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    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
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  15. Social Progress
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