Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

As Important as Ever: Microloans for Women-Owned Small Businesses in the United States

By utilizing their unique, proven group-lending model, Whole Planet Foundation microfinance partner Grameen America can very effectively reach underserved communities and invest in women who have no credit score, no formal business plans and no collateral.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods' Facilities Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards

Three Smithfield Foods facilities have been recognized by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies for their efforts in driving improved performance through sustainability and going beyond environmental compliance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Veterans Where They Need It Most

This Wednesday, America took a moment of pause to recognize, celebrate and honor the 17.4 million veterans living in the U.S. today.

Health & Healthcare

Hanes Is Happy to Be the 'Official Smile' of the 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Hanes, America’s No. 1 basic apparel brand, is helping millions smile for the holidays as it partners with the team behind the world-renowned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®.

Energy

Black & Veatch, a Leader in Decarbonization, Joins Ammonia Energy Association

As an industry leader in advancing decarbonization, Black & Veatch – experts in ammonia-related projects – sees an expanding role for the chemical compound in a low-carbon landscape. To help further that, the company has joined the Ammonia Energy Association, an influential advocate of responsible ammonia use in a sustainable energy economy.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Launches World's First Free Transatlantic COVID-19 Testing Pilot

From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over 2 years old and crew members on board select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Timberland Aims for Greener World

In a move to address the environmental effect of the fashion industry, Timberland headquartered in Stratham, has set a goal for its products to have a net positive effect on nature by 2030, giving back more than it takes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bavaria's Zalva Brand Awarded Best CSR/Sustainability Initiative at World Beverage Innovation Awards 2020

The MiParamo watershed conservation project protects watersheds and encourages responsible consumption.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Employees Receive 2020 Society of Women Engineers Awards

We’re proud of our strong relationship with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and we’re excited to participate in WE20, the world's largest conference for women engineers. This year, 5 Keysight employees received SWE Awards for their efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video Series Follows Veteran Entrepreneurs Participating in Competition

Hiring America – the nations only television program geared to military veterans – has partnered with Wells Fargo and Co to produce a two-part video series showcasing a veterans “pitch” competition. Each vet presents their entrepreneurial concept to a panel of business executives – winners receive cash prizes. Bunker Labs – a non-profit organization with a mission of ensuring the military connected community has the network tools they need to start successful ventures – hosts the tour.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Celebration of JetBlue For Good Month, JetBlue Donates Three Million TrueBlue Points to Charitable Organizations

The airline is also encouraging its customers to join in the good by donating loyalty points to help nonprofits continue their work within their local communities.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Launch Sanitizing Robot to Support Fight Against Coronavirus

Arrow Electronics is helping launch a new IoT Smart robot designed to more effectively sanitize surfaces and spaces to help protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus and other pathogens.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Readies COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Pipeline

While there is still work to do, when the vaccine becomes available, FedEx will be ready to deliver millions and eventually billions of doses from the manufacturers to the consumer.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Data Offers a Unique Look at Social Investments Before and After 2020

The 2020 edition of Giving in Numbers is here! Take a deep dive into the report with the report's author, Andre Solorzano in this latest article post from CECP's Insight blog.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black Entrepreneurship Gets $2M Boost as Foundations and Media and Technology Company Invest in Miami-Based Center

The John S. & James L. Knight Foundation, the Surdna Foundation & Comcast NBCUniversal announced over $2 million in investments to support the Center for Black Innovation’s mission to increase Black entrepreneurship in Miami & throughout the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Supports Arizona Students and a More Sustainable Future

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful initiative, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cricket Wireless and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Give Families a Reason to Smile During “12 Days of Cricket”

Cricket Wireless and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have teamed-up to give families a reason to smile this holiday season through Cricket’s annual “12 Days of Cricket” giving campaign.

Environment

The West Pushes for Renewal Natural Gas/Compressed Natural Gas—Who Will Be Next?

In a slight twist to the adage, I like to say that when California sneezes, the rest of the country catches a cold.

Innovation & Technology

River Run Foods Expands Capabilities with Tetra Recart Retortable Carton Packages

River Run Foods now offers filling and packaging in Tetra Recart® carton packages. With 80% lower carbon footprint and significant weight and space savings compared to alternatives, Tetra Recart offers many sustainability benefits.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pandemic-Driven Concerns Prompt A Recycling Wake-Up Call

Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more or less likely to recycle and do other things that are good for the environment? According to a recent survey we sponsored, 58% of us are reevaluating our eco-friendly habits as a result of the pandemic...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Casa BACARDÍ reabre sus puertas a los visitantes, con nuevos protocolos para lograr una experiencia segura y divertida

Las nuevas medidas de seguridad implementadas incluyen: tomar la temperatura tanto de cada visitante antes de ofrecer o tomar el tour, el uso de mascarillas en todo momento, medidas de distanciamiento a través de todo el recorrido, y más.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Casa BACARDÍ Welcomes Back Visitors with New Protocols for a Safe and Fun Experience

New health and safety measures include temperature checks and the required use of masks, social distancing is enabled by large outdoor spaces and group sizes have reduced capacity.

Sustainable Development Goals

Built for All: A Global Framework for Building Inclusive Economies

Our global economic system has enabled billions to lift themselves from poverty. It fueled material success and sustained improvements in health, literacy, and nutrition. As a result, we have seen rising living standards, significant advances...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Still Rocking the Youth Vote: MTV to Support Orgs Focused on Young Voters in Georgia

As a continuation of efforts to register first-time voters for the 2020 election through our Vote For Your Life campaign, MTV is making funding available to organizations working to get out the youth vote for the upcoming runoff election in Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: How Military Veterans Power the Un‑carrier

Jose Hernandez, a former U.S. Army Special Forces paratrooper who now works at T-Mobile, talks about the family-like mindset he shared with his fellow soldiers, how his job keeps him on his toes, and the work T-Mobile does to support veterans.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. 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...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  6. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  7. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  8. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...
  9. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  10. 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...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  13. 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...
  14. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...