Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Research & Reports

Biopharma Leaders and Institutional Investors Seeking Effective, Efficient, and Decision-Useful Communications about Long-Term Business Strategy, According to New Report From CECP's CEO Investor Forum and the Biopharma Sustainability Roundtable

As the world begins to emerge from under the weight of multiple crises, investors are seeking more effective and efficient ESG (environment, social, governance) communications directly from companies, which include a longer-term strategy and vision.

Research & Reports

Chevron Reinforces Plan to Deliver Higher Returns, Lower Carbon

Awards & Rankings

Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability

This week, Shaw unveils our second slate of organizations to be honored by our 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program.

Socially Responsible Investing

Aflac Incorporated Announces Inaugural Sustainability Bond Issuance

Aflac Incorporated announced recently that it has closed its first sustainability bond, further reinforcing the company's longstanding commitment to uphold the core values of our "people-first" business approach that balances purpose and profit.

Environment

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Issues Call for Grant Proposals

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee opens request for grant proposals until May 14th.

Corporate Responsibility

A Conversation With Julie Kim and Rajeev Venkayya Reflecting on an Extraordinary Year

We’re looking beyond the science with two of Takeda’s leaders to explore how Takeda adapted to this new normal while continuing to deliver for patients.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet Samantha Nakamura, PE, LEED AP, WSP USA Senior Mechanical Engineer

Women's History Month has begun! In observance of women's contributions to our past, we take a look from the perspectives of WSP women today, so we might catch a glimpse of our future.

Research & Reports

CIT Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Learn more about CIT and our efforts to drive sustainability, invest in human capital, support our communities and operate with high ethical standards.

Corporate Responsibility

3 ESG Essentials for Firms Looking to Go Public

For private companies looking to go public, the list of prerequisites usually includes a strong outlook for revenue growth, market-share expansion, a management team that can deliver profitability and, increasingly, a handle on sustainability issues

Socially Responsible Investing

Facing Our Relationship With Money Can Change Us

I have been working with people and their finances for almost twenty years now, and one thing I know for certain: Each person’s relationship with money is unique and powerful...

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fifth Third's Business Resource Groups Celebrate Women's History Month

The Women BRGs across the Company have planned a variety of events and activities to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Philanthropy

Formula 1 Announces Plans for 'WeRaceAsOne' in Partnership With Global Citizen

Following the recent announcement that the WeRaceAsOne initiative will become the official ESG platform for Formula 1, in support of the #PurposeDriven Movement launched by the FIA last year, we are pleased to announce plans for a new partnership with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen to become a charity partner of the WeRaceAsOne platform.

Health & Healthcare

What Does Water Mean To You?

Today we are celebrating World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance that highlights the critical importance of freshwater. This year, NortonLifeLock partnered with Planet Water Foundation to combat the global water crisis. We funded the deployment of an AquaTower at Panchayat Union Primary School in Tiruvannamalai, India, providing people living in the village easy access to clean, safe drinking water.

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Citizenship Welcomes New EMEA Regional Director

Maria-Jose Subiela moves from Business in the Community (BITC) where, since 2019, she has been leading BITC’s Global Goals Campaign, to accelerate the scale and pace of business action to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

Sonoco Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Sonoco, a producer of high-quality healthcare packaging for clinical and consumer needs, as its newest member. Sonoco’s Healthcare Packaging business is part of Sonoco.

Environment

Apple Earns Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at Prineville, Oregon Data Center Site

Apple earned the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at its Prineville, Oregon data center site. It is the first to certify a data center to the international Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), demonstrating leadership in context-based water stewardship action at the site level.

Environment

Climate Action 100+ Issues Its First-ever Net Zero Company Benchmark of the World's Largest Corporate Emitters

Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released its first-ever benchmark evaluating the corporate ambition and action of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters and other companies with significant opportunity to drive the net zero transition.

Volunteering & Community

Novartis Inaugurates Innovative Watershed Project in India to Increase Water Availability

Today, on World Water Day, Novartis inaugurated an integrated watershed development project to help address water scarcity in the Telangana region of India, one of the world’s most water-stressed countries.

Environment

Agriculture and Water Conservation

Water resources are under huge pressure given the current projections for population increase and demand for food on the one hand, and climate change on the other.

Socially Responsible Investing

Looking Ahead: What to Expect for Investment Industry Operational Risks in 2021

Even with the prospects of a return to normalcy coinciding with the rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines, many will remain at home carrying out work remotely and into the near future.

Environment

A Promising Path Forward for Cotton and Water

For World Water Day, we sat down with Dr. Andrew Jordan; sustainability advocate and advisor to Cotton Council International (CCI), Cotton Incorporated, and the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP); to get his perspectives on the link between cotton and water.

Philanthropy

'I Was Able to Focus on the Big Picture Again'

It's not until she says it out loud that Roxanne Best truly realizes all of the different jobs she does. “I always think, ‘Wow, how do I do all of that?” Best said. Years ago, she was a scuba diving instructor and filmed students’ underwater trips, developing a knack for photography and videography. She then worked for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s casino and started her photography business on the side. Eventually, it grew into her full-time job.

Philanthropy

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Naomi Osaka : “I Hope It's an Inspiration to a Young Girl With Big Dreams to Know That Anything Is Possible”

Naomi Osaka, who is looking forward to taking part in her first Olympic Games after her fourth Grand Slam win at the Australian Open last month, is particularly proud of the work being done on promoting gender equality at Tokyo 2020.

Latest Campaigns

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

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LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

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Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...