Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

Tork Introduces Interactive Clean Hospital Training and New Surface Cleaning Solutions

Mar 10, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Essity launched the Tork Interactive Clean Hospital Training, a free online interactive tool designed to make the training process for cleaning healthcare facilities accessible, engaging, and efficient.

Environment

New Global Effort Launches for Investors to Achieve Net-zero Portfolios in Line With the Paris Agreement Goals

Mar 10, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Ceres and investor networks are joining forces in a new international initiative to persuade asset owners and asset managers to commit to transition their investments to achieve net-zero portfolio greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

My Relationship to Money: From Humble Beginnings to ESG Investing Icon

Mar 10, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Even as a successful African-American man, now retired from the investment business, when I was asked to write about my relationship with money, I had to pause and think hard about that relationship.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands' ESG Report Focuses on Pillars of People and Community

Mar 10, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Sands’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report focuses on key company progress indictors, including environmental and governance performance, along with improving the communities in which we do business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Chief Human Resources Officer Kimberly Moore-Wright Shares Passion for DEI

Mar 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 List

Mar 10, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Alexion has been named to Newsweek Magazine's America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 list, which recognizes top-performing companies that are creating value for their stakeholder communities and publicly reporting their progress.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods Explores the New Future of Protein in Global Report - Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain

Mar 10, 2021 9:45 AM ET

As we embark on the new year and continue to navigate through the global pandemic, we share our exclusive report, “Farm to Fridge: The Movement of Protein Across an Increasingly Complex Global Supply Chain."

Health & Healthcare

Our Partners: Shombi Ellis Connects Mothers Across Africa to Promote Health

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Women helping women. That's at the heart of the work of mothers2mothers, a nonprofit organization in Africa that provides support to women living with HIV and their families.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Fun With Blocks

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

With photovoltaics, wildflowers under the panels, sheep grazing the grass, bee hives, and a female technician, the design is incredibly well thought-out. It looks amazing!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rockwell Automation Employees Support United Way Program to Help Displaced Families Feel at Home

Mar 10, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Fifty Rockwell Automation employees from the company’s Milwaukee and Mequon campuses volunteered to assemble more than 500 laundry and linen kits this week.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices of Change Accelerating Equality

Mar 10, 2021 9:25 AM ET

On IWD 2021, many of Accenture's people continue to come together to pledge their commitment to accelerating equality for all. Meet five voice of change who are leading the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research From CECP: Value Volunteering Is Out

Mar 10, 2021 8:45 AM ET

When I was 16 years old, I had a 1989 Honda Accord two-door hatchback and was ready to roll through the streets of my Wisconsin hometown.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Launches Free Resources to Help Companies “Move the Needle” on Vaccination Efforts

Mar 10, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Benevity's free activation toolkit is now widely available for companies to engage employees, customers and the public in supporting vetted nonprofits that are helping with the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout, education and logistics.

Energy

Three Game-changing Energy Technologies by 2030

Mar 10, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Green innovation is changing the way we power our world. Find out some game-changing technologies with the potential to revolutionise how we live in the next decade.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech Helps Build Resilience Through GALS Training

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech provides integrated solutions to increase food security and rural incomes, while promoting sustainable intensification, climate change adaptation, and equitable value chain governance.

Health & Healthcare

Join the Movement #ForHealthEquity

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tomorrow, March 11, 2021, will be a momentous day at CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, as we recognize CHC Giving Day #ForHealthEquity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top CEOs in Energy Award

Mar 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top CEOs in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

Cotton Industry Leaders Share the Importance of Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture During Virtual Showcase

Mar 10, 2021 7:00 AM ET

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) invites you to join Mr. Greg Bohrer, Director of Natural Capital at Walmart Foundation; Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Cotton, Inc.

Energy

2020 is Banner Year for Low-carbon Technology at Cummins

Mar 9, 2021 11:55 PM ET

Despite a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cummins expanded its low carbon alternative power portfolio and the prospects for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Equity Issue: Schneider Electric's €650m Sustainability-linked Convertible Bonds

Mar 9, 2021 5:10 PM ET

While structured equity was late to the ESG party, with the first green convertible bond by a European company only arriving in 2020, it caught up quickly.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Security: Celebrating Women's History Month

Mar 9, 2021 5:05 PM ET

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring all of the women at VMware who inspire, lead, innovate and set the stage for the next generation to come. In a six-part series, we will highlight some of the outstanding women in security.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tanya Adams to Lead Inclusion and Diversity at WSP USA

Mar 9, 2021 4:30 PM ET

WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has appointed Tanya Adams vice president of inclusion and diversity.

Environment

Leading on Climate and Transparency

Mar 9, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Duke Energy is taking an important step in efforts to provide insight into our political advocacy on climate change by releasing a report on the major trade associations with which we participate and how their views on climate align with ours.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Working for a Safer Future With World Class Manufacturing

Mar 9, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial is fully committed to becoming a World Class Manufacturer, and has the medals to prove it. Two golds, 16 silver and 28 bronze awarded to its manufacturing plants across the globe.

Health & Healthcare

Herbalife Nutrition Shares 5 Tips to Help Keep a Healthy Heart

Mar 9, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Every time you exercise, you strengthen the one muscle that is absolutely non-negotiable for a healthy life – your heart.