Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Michael R. Bloomberg as Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions

Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions.

Innovation & Technology

FPT Industrial Leads a Swiss Funded Project for Alternative Fuels in Heavy Duty Engines

Being ever more sustainable is one of the strategic objectives that FPT Industrial, a global powertrain brands of CNH Industrial N.V., is facing, and it is also a major challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

'All You Need Is A Change Of Mentality': CEO Of Schneider Electric, Rated World's Most Sustainable Company, On Going Carbon-Free

“The age of fire is over. Now it’s time for the digital age.” So says Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO of energy and automation firm Schneider Electric, which this week was announced on the Global 100 index as the world’s most sustainable company.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Black History Month Love Letter From Under Armour

This week marks the beginning of celebrating Black History Month, and companies across all sectors are in full swing of month-long activations. But celebrating Black excellence and fighting against racism does not start or stop in February.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Launches New Brand Campaign 'DEFY LOGIC'

The campaign also highlights change-makers in sustainability, diversity and equality.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Joins SEIA Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain

Black & Veatch, a global leader in power infrastructure solutions, has joined a coalition of 175 solar companies in signing a pledge to oppose the use of forced labor in the solar supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Foundation Provides Emergency Grants to 12 STEM Organizations Severely Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The JetBlue Foundation issued emergency grants to 12 aviation and STEM education grantees and partners in need of financial support to continue their critical work reaching students and communities traditionally underrepresented in these fields.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Demonstrates Commitment to Improving Business and Home Communities Through ESG Report

With the release of our 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Sands continues to further our commitment to improving both our business and our communities through sustainable and eco-conscious operations, dedication to being responsible corporate citizens of our home communities and maintaining an ethical environment with a focus on a strong code of conduct and transparent governance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Promotes Tim Dismond To Chief Responsibility Officer

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) today announced that Tim Dismond has been promoted to Chief Responsibility Officer, a newly created position.

Health & Healthcare

Travel Easier With the United Travel-Ready Center

You'll now be able to upload and validate COVID-19 test results, review local entry requirements, find testing providers and store vaccination records all in the "My Trips" section of the United app or website.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Named as a Winner for Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Franklin Templeton was named the winner in the “Regional Leader US (100+ managers)” category, which recognizes a large US asset management firm that has made strong progress with regard to representation of women in fund management

Environment

Bringing Forest Restoration to Life

International Paper is a proud supporter of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the work it is leading to restore critical forestland in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Green Infrastructure

Bridgestone Americas Underscores Commitment to Sustainability with New $1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation (“Bridgestone” or the “Company”) and a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, announced the issue of a $1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the U.S. tire industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deborah Service, VP in Global Technology Services at Scotiabank Shares Advice on Fostering Future Black Women Leaders

Deborah Service has this advice for young women looking to build their careers: Be open. Be curious.

Health & Healthcare

Challenge Accepted: Rockwell Automation and JMP Produce 10,000 Ventilators in Response to the Pandemic

When Health Canada needed 10,000 ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19, JMP Solutions reached out to the team at the Rockwell Automation Cambridge facility for help.

Research, Reports & Publications

Intel Oregon RISE Report: Our Commitment to Our Community and Corporate Responsibility

Now is the time for all of us to invest in Oregon’s recovery and growth – and we want you to know how seriously we take our commitment to being a responsible partner in strengthening communities where we live and work, throughout Oregon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading CEOs Discuss Trust in Business

Exemplifying commitment to focus on stakeholder needs as a part of the core business strategy, leading CEOs and C-Suite colleagues virtually gathered for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© second session of the 2021 Board of Boards Series.

Innovation & Technology

Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot

Roxo, The FedEx SameDay Bot, has been busy! The delivery bot recently completed its most advanced set of trials yet in Manchester, New Hampshire. Further development and tests are being scheduled for test delivery of retail items. Check out Roxo in action!

Health & Healthcare

Our COVID-19 Response

From the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, our Emergency Operations Team implemented a comprehensive response plan covering items such as: hygiene practices, infection-control measures, medical treatment, communication, travel policies, and human resource policies.

Health & Healthcare

R.A.A.P. and RISE: Supporting People of Color Struggling With Mental Health Issues

“I’m passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in the Black community,” says DeShawn Williams, a licensed clinical social worker. “We don’t want to be seen as weak. No one wants to say, ‘I have a problem.’” Providing Black youth and families in Portland with mental health counseling is the mission of his business, R.A.A.P. Counseling and Consulting.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Ørsted Works to Ensure a Sustainable Build-Out of Green Energy

The global deployment of renewable energy has gathered pace over the past decade, and is set to triple from about 1,600 GW of installed renewable capacity in 2020 to nearly 4,500 GW by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Honors Black History Month

Endless contributions. Remarkable achievements. Knowledge passed down through generations—all inspiring us toward better. This month and always, we celebrate African American heritage—together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Création de 30 nouveaux emplois en 2021 à la mine Lamaque

Nous amorçons l’année 2021 avec beaucoup d’aspirations, plus déterminés à faire les choses comme jamais auparavant au bénéfice des communautés avoisinantes.

Latest Campaigns

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    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  6. Community Impact
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  7. Growth Through Sustainability
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  8. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  9. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  12. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  13. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  14. 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...
  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...