Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Two Technologies Available Today to Resolve Climate Change

Dec 14, 2020 2:55 PM ET

The primary driver of climate change is carbon emissions, and 80% of carbon emissions are energy related. To confront this climate crisis, we must reduce these emissions drastically.

Health & Healthcare

Manisha's Lesson

Dec 14, 2020 1:35 PM ET

It’s time to unite behind the front line. Hear from Manisha, a clinical lead in the UK, to see how COVID-19 didn’t create health equity, but it exasperated it. Manisha describes how the effort to #BacktheFrontline requires a commitment to equity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Retraining and Adult Education Help Close the Skills Gap

Dec 14, 2020 11:50 AM ET

The global pandemic has highlighted long-standing economic and social disparities faced by minorities and unemployed and underemployed people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Powering an Inclusive Future Through Corporate Social Responsibility

Dec 14, 2020 11:50 AM ET

Cisco’s purpose to power an inclusive future for all is something the company has been committed to for decades. The power of our technology to create positive and inclusive outcomes on a global scale was immediately apparent...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Global Cellulose Fibers Business Donates 1,000 Feminine Hygiene Kits to Combat Period Poverty

Dec 14, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Each year, more than 40 million women and girls around the world are affected by period poverty – the lack of access to sanitary products, feminine hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities or waste management during menstrual cycles.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third ESG Report Feature: New Life Springs Within Old Bank Building in Lima, OH

Dec 14, 2020 11:20 AM ET

With one investment, Fifth Third was able to improve families' lives while preserving a building on the National Register of Historic Places, revitalize a neighborhood, create affordable housing, & contribute to an environmentally-sound building.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CGF China Brings Together CGF Members and Recyclers for Upstream-Downstream Solutions Panel on Plastic Waste

Dec 14, 2020 11:15 AM ET

At the China Plastics Reuse and Recycling Association (CPRRA) member conference, the CGF China Office held a panel discussion in Hangzhou, China, to discuss the CGF, its members and other industry actors on their plastic waste and recycling efforts.

Sustainable Development Goals

Continuous Improvements on Saving Energy and Waste Powered by #TeamDow Employees

Dec 14, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Our Dow teams continue to find creative ways to optimize energy use and reduce waste, helping us advance our sustainability goals and save costs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland's Commitments to Better Product and a Greener Future Converge With a Program to Increase Factory Efficiency

Dec 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Timberland’s commitment to create better product focuses on what goes into each product as well as how it is made.

Innovation & Technology

GoodCarts Offers Platform To Help Mission-Driven Retailers Succeed and Grow

Dec 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

GoodCarts, a platform supporting social impact ecommerce brands, recently launched as a way to connect tens of thousands of purpose-driven e-commerce brands and retailers in order to exchange customers who share the goal of “shopping for good.” The platform is free for all impact brands and generates exclusive free discounts for consumers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Dec 14, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ninety One North America Named a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments

Dec 14, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Ninety One, an active, global investment manager’s North America franchise, Ninety One North America, is recognized in the 2020 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments in its annual survey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Financial and Sustainability Reporting Must Be Given Equal Footing

Dec 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

GRI has called for strengthened financial reporting that complements sustainability reporting and takes account of the financial risks and opportunities related to a company’s sustainability impacts – with mandatory disclosure to ensure transparency on corporate contributions to global challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Scores Significantly Higher Than the North American Average on its First Ever CDP Climate Change Disclosure

Dec 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Education

Kaiser Permanente, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and Discovery Education Offer New, No-Cost, Digital Resources Supporting Emotional Resiliency in Teachers and Students

Dec 14, 2020 9:15 AM ET

In what has been an unprecedented and challenging year for schools across the U.S., educators now have access to new, no-cost digital content that supports their own and their students’ emotional resiliency from Ready, Set, RISE!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Communities Campaign Raises $658,787 to Support Local and Global Communities

Dec 14, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Whole Foods Market Foundations combined forces in a Communities Campaign in October to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join causes such as poverty alleviation in the United States and around the globe through Whole Planet Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates GroMoreGood This Holiday Season

Dec 14, 2020 8:40 AM ET

From toy drives to care-package deliveries, these programs exemplify the true passion of our associates to GroMoreGood in their communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New York State Common Retirement Fund Becomes First US Pension Fund to Commit to Net-Zero by 2040

Dec 14, 2020 8:25 AM ET

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced that New York State Common Retirement Fund will commit to the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its portfolio by 2040

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: Wind Your Way Around Your Own DNA

Dec 14, 2020 8:15 AM ET

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. As many families are home for a prolonged period of time, we wanted to help bring a little curiosity to them at home.

Research, Reports & Publications

AEP Releases Corporate Accountability Year-End Update

Dec 14, 2020 8:00 AM ET

American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has issued its Corporate Accountability Report Year-End Update, which highlights significant developments in the company’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) efforts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Communication Is Key: Jeff Komanetsky's Pro Bono Story and Tips for Volunteers

Dec 14, 2020 8:00 AM ET

"Whether you’re in a professional rut or not, there are so many benefits to stepping out of your routine. You’re opening yourself to new ideas and to change." -Jeff Komanetsky on some of the perks of donating your time and skills pro bono.

Environment

Latest Updates From the Ferrero Group on Its 2025 Packaging Commitment

Dec 14, 2020 2:00 AM ET

The Ferrero Group shares its latest updates on its commitment for 100% of packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Energy

Ceres Releases a Set of Practices for an Equitable and Just Transition to Clean Energy

Dec 13, 2020 10:25 AM ET

As clean energy deployment accelerates across the U.S. with solar and wind power now supplying more electricity than coal and $1.7 trillion in new renewable projects expected this decade

Environment

Investors Talk Deforestation: Q&A with Julie Gorte, Impax AM

Dec 12, 2020 10:20 AM ET

Julie Gorte is the Senior Vice President for Sustainable Investing at Impax Asset Management LLC and Pax World Funds.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Unique Abilities

Dec 11, 2020 5:30 PM ET

For 10 year, Medtronic has partnered with Project SEARCH to provide an immersive internship experience for people with intellectual and developmental challenges. Learn more about its impact.