Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaboration is Key to Scaling Regenerative Agriculture

Applegate is finding that its progress is dependent on collaboration amongst the like-minded — farmers, retailers and fellow companies working together to create a better food system — something that Savory helps to facilitate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Brings Home Commitment To Fighting Hunger With Local Vehicle Donation

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its ongoing partnership with Feeding America®, the automaker will loan eight vehicles to member food banks local to their Camden, NJ headquarters, Food Bank of South Jersey and Philabundance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Strategic, Sustainable Growth at Tractor Supply in a Year of Global Crisis

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), like everyone else, began 2020 with optimism for a new year and new decade led by a new CEO, Hal Lawton.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Ultra-Short Sterling ESG Strategy

"We have seen that bonds issued by companies with favorable ESG ratings tend to trade at tighter credit spreads for longer periods of time and can offer downside mitigation during periods of market turbulence."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alliant Energy Donates $90,000 in Solar Blocks to Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County

Alliant Energy is donating $90,000 in solar blocks from its Fond du Lac community solar project to Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morehouse School of Medicine Receives $1.1 Million Grant from Truist Foundation

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today announced it has received a $1.1 million grant from Truist Foundation to expand the institution’s telehealth services that experienced a 700 percent increase in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Benevity Launches Impact Labs to Advance Corporate Purpose With Real Data, Research and Insights

Benevity Impact Labs, a new incubator and resource hub, is launching today with Sona Khosla at the helm as the company's newly appointed and first ever Chief Impact Officer.

Health & Healthcare

Transition at the Top: GBCHealth Appoints Lesley-Anne Long as New President and Chief Executive Officer

GBCHealth announced today the appointment of Lesley-Anne Long as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer Fueling Growth Opportunities for Sustainable Agriculture Through Collaborative Innovation Model

Bob Reiter will highlight the interconnectivity between scientific experts inside and outside of the company’s own network of R&D resources, their importance to innovation, and the next solutions to advance the future of agriculture.

Energy

Antea Group Becomes Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Member

Antea Group joins the Renewable Fuels Association and looks forward to contributing their knowledge and working alongside others that are committed to leading the evolution of a sustainable renewable fuels industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Frankly Speaking With Franchisees: Turning Obstacles to Opportunities

Yum! reached out to three franchisees in the United States to get their perspectives on the race and social justice events of 2020 and entrepreneurship in underrepresented communities.

Health & Healthcare

American Minute: Learn How At-home COVID-19 Testing Works

In this American Minute, American Airlines AAdvantage member and Sandals Resorts Senior Vice President of Sales Gary Sadler walks through the ease of at-home COVID-19 testing through LetsGetChecked.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Appoints Sathyamoorthy to New Leadership Post, Strengthening Company's Focus on Applied Research, Innovation in Water Industry

Black & Veatch announced that Sandeep Sathyamoorthy, an expert with a track record of successfully leading applied research in wastewater treatment and reuse, has been named global practice and technology leader for innovation and applied research.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Lasting Solutions To Advance Social Justice and Global Equity

Commitment to 2023 Milestone – Focused on Goal to Increase African American Representation by 30%

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Cabbage Plant Leads to Unbreakable Bonds

It started with a desire to feed hungry people in her community. But thirteen years later, Katie Stagliano says it is the life-changing relationships that have made the biggest difference.

Health & Healthcare

Shawn Springs: From Idea to Impact

Carla speaks with entrepreneur and former NFL cornerback Shawn Springs, founder and CEO of Windpact, a company focusing on impact protection across industries, including sports, automotive, and the military applications.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Awarded Silver Class Distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2021

Gildan Activewear Inc. has reinforced its position as a sustainable leader in apparel manufacturing with a 9th consecutive recognition in The Sustainability Yearbook, an award that distinguishes the world’s highest performing sustainable companies

Events, Media & Communications

Reuters Events Presents: Embedding Risk and Resilience Into Your Value Chain Leadership Briefing

Companies must expect further disruption across their operations and throughout their supply chain over the coming years – whether that may be health, social or climate related – but where do you start when future-proofing your business?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Earns a Decade of Perfect Scores on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's LGBTQ Workplace Equality Index

United Airlines recently announced it has received its 10th consecutive perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Green Infrastructure

Needing to Build Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World

The world was given a unique opportunity in 2020 to take stock of what truly matters and start to better plan for the future through sustainable infrastructure projects

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How One Former Journalist Is Fostering Community for Minority Entrepreneurs

Since the day two Wichita Eagle reporters visited Christina Long’s middle school class, she knew what she envisioned for her own future.

Environment

Sky Zero's One Year Anniversary

It’s not going to be easy to transform our entire business in just a decade, but I believe that it’s only by setting bold and difficult targets that you gather the momentum required and galvanize your teams to act.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Should Not Be Optional

Proposals by the European Commission that would introduce new due diligence requirements for companies on their human rights and environmental impacts have been strongly supported by GRI.

Environment

Scotiabank Launches Net Zero Research Fund to Boost Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy

In continued efforts to combat climate change, Scotiabank has established a Net Zero Research Fund to initiate partnerships with leading think tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize.

Energy

W. M. Keck Observatory and Duke Energy's Rec Solar Announce Completion of Major Sustainability Project in Hawaii

Duke Energy’s REC Solar and W. M. Keck Observatory have completed the world’s largest commercial solar system installed at the record-breaking altitude of 13,600 feet.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  2. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  3. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  6. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  8. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  13. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  14. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  15. 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...