Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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AI & Technology

Rockwell Automation Joins Tech Companies to Support Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute's Smart Manufacturing Program and Facilities

Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute (Purdue Polytechnic) is receiving support from major technology companies for the college’s Smart Manufacturing program and facilities.

Environment

Fishing in a Wind Farm: How Fisheries and Wind Farms Co-exist

This film is a summary of this study and the success case of our collaboration with the local fisheries.

Philanthropy

BET Joins Forces With [tbh] in the Fight To Combat Hate for National Religious Freedom Day and Martin Luther King Day

BET and Together Beat Hate are joining forces to shine a light on heroes of the past and leaders of today who are using their platforms to combat hate.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Poetry for the Planet

It’s going to be a short post today, mainly because I want to lift up the work of someone else. A friend of mine sent me a 2018 Youtube video of a young poet reciting a poem she wrote about climate action (thanks Deron!).

Corporate Responsibility

Ashley's Story: ScottsMiracle-Gro's Holistic Approach to Associate Wellness

ScottsMiracle-Gro’s holistic approach to associate health and wellness, as part of our purpose to GroMoreGood.

Inclusion & Opportunity

P&G's Always Teams With Walmart to Urge Girls to Stay in Sports

Procter & Gamble's feminine care brand Always launched a campaign with Walmart this week to urge people to help girls stay in sports as part of their personal growth.

Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Featured on Inside Indiana Business

Land Betterment was featured on Inside Indiana Business highlighting its project in Greene County, Indiana to convert an old, decommissioned thermal coal mine into Coal Craft Spirits, an organic, farm-to-bottle craft distillery.

Awards & Rankings

GRI Backs EU Proposal for Separate Pillar on Non-Financial Reporting

As part of the European Commission review of the Non-financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), it is exploring how new European sustainability standards could be created and managed.

Energy & Infrastructure

Splendid Isolation

When the Hong Kong government built a 1,500-room quarantine centre on a barren corner of Lantau Island to prevent the spread of COVID-19, CLP Power rose to the challenge by connecting it to the grid to make it habitable in a matter of just weeks.

Corporate Responsibility

Tetra Tech's Charity of the Year Update: Water.org

Each year Tetra Tech partners with a charity organization to support communities in need around the world. At our virtual all-company meeting, we were pleased to announce our partnership with Water.org that is dedicated to changing lives with access to clean water.

Environment

5/3 Bank Achieves Carbon Neutrality

There’s ESG in the banking sector, and then there’s 5/3 Bank.

Inclusion & Opportunity

National Grid Welcomes Natalie Edwards as Chief Diversity Officer

“I want to ensure we have a culture where every employee feels seen, heard and valued for their uniqueness.”

Corporate Responsibility

Together Apart at Cisco Galway

Almost a year ago now, Cisco decided to ensure the safety of all employees and closed our offices globally. It was clearly the right move to make in the wake of so many unknowns. As a Site Engagement Manager for our Galway, Ireland offices...

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for the First Rapid Handheld Blood Test for Concussions

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has received 510(k) clearance for the first rapid handheld traumatic brain injury (TBI) blood test, which will help clinicians assess individuals with suspected mild TBIs, including concussions.

Energy & Infrastructure

Todd Semonite to Lead WSP USA Federal Programs

Retired Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, former Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has joined WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as President of the Federal Programs business.

Corporate Responsibility

New Report From the Global Exchange Offers Expansive Look at How Companies Are Measuring and Reporting on Their ESG Investments

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with its Global Exchange (GX) Country Partners, has released the inaugural Global Impact at Scale: 2020 Edition report in 18 countries around the world.

Philanthropy

IVECO UK Donates Daily Van to Food Redistribution Charity, Fareshare, Through CNH Industrial Solidarity Fund

Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of Europe and most of the rest of the world, CNH Industrial and its Brands joined many others in donating medical equipment, such as ventilators, PPE, electrical generators and ambulances to local healthcare organizations.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact Recruiting Partners for Cross-Sector Collaboration to Support Midwest Nonprofits

Common Impact is currently recruiting Midwest corporate volunteer teams to take part in their April 21st Skills for Cities event, a virtual day of skills-based volunteering to build the capacity of local nonprofits and address urgent community needs.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Rockwell Automation Employees Recognize and Reflect in Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of MLK Day, Rockwell Automation was a proud sponsor of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s 24th annual celebration breakfast, which launched a five-day virtual event (Jan 18-22, 2021).

Environment

OpEd: Beyond Biden: Climate Investing in 2021

Joe Biden’s inauguration this month is set to be a milestone moment for international climate policy. The officiation of the former Vice-President is set to mark a transformational shift in the climate agenda of the United States.

Education & Workforce Development

With Digital Mentorship, Bloomberg Is Making Higher Education More Accessible

“I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was ten years old,” recalls Leicester, UK-based student, Georgina. “But I didn’t know how I would be a doctor.”

Awards & Rankings

Moody's Leader Named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List

Moody’s Corporation today announced that Patrick Mispagel, MD-Sustainable Finance, Moody’s ESG Solutions was named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List, supported by Yahoo! Finance.

AI & Technology

How Technology Can Empower Communities to Counter COVID-19 Misinformation

As every nation struggles to contain COVID-19, one of the most pressing challenges for governments, public health officials, and humanitarians has been the fact that misinformation about the pandemic seems to spread almost as quickly as the virus

Media & Communications

Keep America Beautiful Demonstrates Tri-Sector Partnership With Appointment of Seven New Members to National Board of Directors

Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) recently elected seven individuals, including affiliate representation, foundation leadership, and senior executives from partner companies, for a three-year term to its 31-member national board of directors.

Philanthropy

Internet Society Announces $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in the Southeastern United States

The Internet Society today announced a new grant program, Expanding Potential in Communities, or Truist EPIC Grant, to support broadband initiatives that help alleviate disparities in education, employment and social welfare in the...

Latest Campaigns

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...