Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q2 2025

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Recognized as a 2025 Blackbaud Impact Awards Finalist

Wesco International

Events, Media & Communications

How AI Is Disrupting Sustainability Reporting

3BL

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO's Perspective

Trane Technologies

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DaVita Marks Major Milestone in 100% Renewable Energy Commitment

DaVita





Editors Pick

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Initiative Grows to 87 Investors Managing $37 Trillion, With the World's Three Largest Asset Managers Now Committing to Net Zero Goal

More of the world’s largest asset managers announced today that they are joining the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a clear sign that the global movement for a net-zero emissions economy is growing stronger and more determined.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills Makes Meaningful Global Responsibility Progress to Shape the Future

General Mills today released its 2021 Global Responsibility Report, which highlights social and environmental progress made in the 2020 fiscal year, ending May 31, 2020. The annual update, which marks 51 years of reporting for the company, features actions and outcomes across four areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

Health & Healthcare

New Project to Help Community Health Clinics Address Climate Risks Launched by Biogen, Americares and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

As part of Biogen’s Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ initiative, the biotechnology company is teaming up to address the impact that climate change has on community health clinics.

Innovation & Technology

3D Design Opens Window on Cities of the Future

Find out how 3D simulation of building design helps improve project quality and efficiency from CLP’s experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Youth Environmental Education With ZeroWaste Switzerland

Every year on April 22, the global community comes together to celebrate Earth Day by engaging in collective action and growing awareness for earth-friendly ways of living.

Green Infrastructure

How Plant-Based Diets Can Help Restore Our Earth

Environment

Investing in a Regenerative and Sustainable Future: Cisco Foundation Adds New Focus on Climate Solutions

For 20 years, Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have supported nonprofits that are developing technology-based solutions to help underserved and vulnerable communities.

Environment

Taylor County High School Students Team Up With Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team From Foley Cellulose Mill

Taylor County High School Students Team Up with Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team from Foley Cellulose Mill

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finance as a Force for Nature - A Pioneering Approach to Investing

Biodiversity is an investment theme allowing investors to align their investments with their values. It inherently recognizes that we cannot continue to take from nature and not give anything back.

Environment

WWF, Sofia Vergara, and Marc Anthony Team up to Celebrate the Extraordinary Biodiversity of Latin America With the Animated Film “KOATÍ”

The global conservation organization WWF has joined forces with the team and cast of the much-anticipated animated comedy film ‘KOATÍ’ to bring to light one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Latin America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Employees Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability With Crystal Tree Awards

Kimberly-Clark teams around the world were recognized this week for exceptional sustainability leadership with the company’s annual Crystal Tree Awards.

Environment

EarthX to Broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum

In celebration of Earth Day, EarthX is proud to broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum. The event will broadcast on EarthxTV which was just launched on an OTT platform in time for Earth Day programming.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 DEI Champions at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi's Ultracast Viva® Wins Green Product Award 2021

Company awarded for sustainable product development and design of casting and release paper

Environment

Publix Commits $2 Million to Everglades Restoration Supporting Florida Freshwater Conservation

In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients Announce Partnership in Asia To Create World's Largest Sustainable Commercial Cocoa Farm

The model builds on Mondelēz International’s experience with its signature sustainable sourcing program, Cocoa Life, and OFI’s ambition for sustainable cocoa, Cocoa Compass, to test a scalable approach for the future of commercial cocoa farming.

Health & Healthcare

WBCSD Member Companies Launch New Project to Advance Global Health and Wellbeing

Over 15 WBCSD member companies have currently signed up to take part in the project, which will be co-chaired by Solvay and Biogen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Living Our Purpose to Restore Our Earth

With the theme of Restore Our Earth™ for Earth Day this year, we reflect on our mission to help make the most of our world’s essential resources—including in developing world communities where there is a need for clean water from accessible sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mohawk Reinvigorating SmartStrand by Appealing to Consumers With Incredible Story of Easy Care, Durability and Environmental Friendliness

Made in part from annual renewable plant-based ingredients, SmartStrand is still the softest, most durable and easiest to clean carpet on the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

While the World Was Sleeping, ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Brad and Sam Were Running

Brad and Sam connected with their operations manager and also our Scotts Veterans Network to let them know about the cause and their plan to support veterans. Brad and Sam got the green light to move forward with the challenge. Next came the hard part (besides the running): raising money to support the cause.

Education

Schools, Families, and Communities Nationwide Prepare to Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week, April 26-30

Action for Healthy Kids, the nationwide nonprofit mobilizing schools, families, and communities to take action to support whole child health, is set to celebrate this year's Every Kid Healthy Week from Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30.

Diversity & Inclusion

Special Episode: Redefine Your Comfort Zone

Edith Dorsen is the founder and Managing Director of the Women's Venture Capital Fund, which focuses on investing in companies with diverse leadership.

Environment

Shoreline Restoration: 'Protecting Community, Conserving the Coast'

Nature-based solutions involve the use of natural habitats, like marsh grasses or oyster reefs, in place of – or to complement – traditional hardened structures, such as concrete seawalls.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Food Fraud: Impact of Counterfeits on Consumers' Safety & Brand Reputation

With over 30% of shoppers saying they will shift at least some of their spending away from brick-and-mortar stores towards e-commerce, consumers are showing increased trust in online shopping for their groceries.

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    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...