Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mixed-Use: Green Housing and Social Enterprise

GreenMoney Journal

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Unveils Digital Transformation To Fuel National Expansion

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard: The Power of Data To Unlock More Inclusive Financial Experiences

Mastercard

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Spreading Joy and Relief in Times of Need

Bath & Body Works

Events, Media & Communications

IOC Announces Winners of Climate Action Awards 2025

International Olympic Committee





Recent Alerts

Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

people in a boat
What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Green Infrastructure

Co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Opal Tometi, Joins International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Opal Tometi has joined the Board of Directors for the International Living Future Institute, the organization announced today.

Education

Empowering Students and Educators To Learn and Teach From Virtually Anywhere

There has been a rapid transition in education, from classroom learning for the majority of students to remote learning. This unprecedented shift has revealed many challenges that further expand the homework gap.

Environment

Quantis Launches geoFootprint, a Tool Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture by Harnessing the Power of Satellite Imagery

Leading sustainability consulting firm Quantis launches geoFootprint, the first tool to use satellite imagery to visualize the environmental impact of crops on an interactive world map for smarter, science-driven decision making on sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing Porter Novelli's 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study

This week, we are proud to launch Porter Novelli’s 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study. This research aims to help us understand the mechanics of cancel culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Another Record-breaking Year for Employee Safety at Sappi North America

This past year was very special for safety in Sappi North America (SNA).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coffee's Great Hope

Nestle's Nescafe Youth Initiative provides training in coffee production, good agricultural practices, product quality, digital skills, business acumen and valuable self-confidence to strengthen employability. Read Cesar's story in full.

Innovation & Technology

Have You Tried Turning Your House Off and On Again?

Tackling home improvement projects in a smart home requires more than being handy with a hammer and screwdrivers. You also need to be comfortable troubleshooting connectivity and firmware issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Pishal Takes Leadership Role With 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group

Black & Veatch announces today that Paul Pishal has been selected as co-chair to lead the 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Recognized for Green Power Leadership

Owens Corning has debuted at #16 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. The company is also #11 on the list of Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500®.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Leaders Recognized in OUTstanding 's LGBT+ Role Models 2020 Lists

Congratulations to Northern Trust’s Noel Gavin, head of global learning for our Corporate & Institutional Services (C&IS) business and Seamus Kearney, project manager in C&IS from our Ireland offices

Events, Media & Communications

The Evolution of Sustainability at Home Depot

Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental Innovation and Social Environmental Responsibility, shares his wealth of knowledge on all things orange… and green.

Education

Three Thoughtful Tips to Help High Schoolers Design Their Futures

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Effect of Legal Violations on Perceived Sustainability Performance

Hundreds of companies violate US federal, state, and local laws each year. Do these transgressions affect how these companies are rated by ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) experts?

Environment

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

International WELL Building Institute Launches Global Research Agenda

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its Global Research Agenda, an interdisciplinary global call to action to support innovative health and built environment research, to unite disciplines...

Education

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Education for Children From Multilingual Communities?

But as nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported using some form of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, family engagement is more needed than ever.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge 2020 Champions Financial Literacy for Social Justice, COVID-19 Relief, and Military Communities

The Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge successfully brought together 392 volunteers and 65 nonprofits across the U.S. for three weeks of virtual volunteering valued at $749K in pro bono support for COVID-19 relief and urgent community needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Integrating EHS and Sustainability Into Your Startup Business

By evaluating EHS and sustainability risks and opportunities and working to improve EHS&S culture, startups can position themselves for growth. Find out more about integrating EHS and sustainability into your startup business in this blog.

Media & Communications

Picking Up Speed - Adoption of the FSB’s TCFD Recommendations…

Countries around the world are tuning in and exploring ways to guide companies to report on ever more important climate related disclosures. Embracing of the Task Force recommendations is a key policy move by governments.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Awards More Than 50 Small Black-Owned Chicago-Area Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources

The Chicago-area recipients are among more than 700 businesses nationally that will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on their specific needs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E2: Mei Cobb, United Way Worldwide

Mei Cobb shares how United Way Worldwide has pivoted in response to COVID-19, her predictions for the future of volunteerism and service, and how the pandemic has given us an opportunity to build back better - more equal, inclusive, and united.

Environment

Fifth Third Goes Carbon Neutral Amid Broader Green Targets

The bank achieved the feat after reducing its corporate carbon footprint (including in its facilities and business travel operations), purchasing renewable power and investing in carbon offset projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kristen's Story: How ScottsMiracle-Gro Helped One Associate Achieve Her MBA

Kristen’s graduation day in May 2020 was postponed and changed to a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was disappointing, however, the actual date of graduation day did not define Kristen’s two-and-a-half-year journey to receive her Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Health & Healthcare

How To Reignite Your Purpose When Your Tank Is on E

We all hear about self-care, but do you know what works for you and why it matters? I don’t think I fully understood what self-care meant for myself until recently.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One-Stop-Shop for 2021 Reporting Needs

GRI is continuing to evolve the support services available to help organizations deliver sustainability reports that effectively communicate their impacts on the economy, the environment and society.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  5. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  6. Community Investment
    all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)
  7. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  8. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  9. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  12. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  13. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  14. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  15. KeyBank Fraud Protection Center
    Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...