Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

Free Bacardi Industry Webinar Champions Women & Provocative Topics

Jun 17, 2020 4:30 PM ET

The Spirit Forward Womxn’s Empowerment Series, taking place 6/23 at 1pm ET, brings forth thought-provoking speakers and topics instrumental in creating change, beginning with the womxn who keep it all together and who are often underrepresented.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Skills for Cities 2020: Keeping Promises

Jun 17, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Common Impact is dedicating Skills for Cities 2020 to support racial justice and Black-led nonprofits facing the double pandemic of racism & COVID-19. Learn more about the skilled volunteering events and how your company or nonprofit can participate!

Energy

National Grid Reminds Qualifying Customers that Bill Payment Assistance is Available as Federally Funded HEAP Programs are Extended Through June 30

Jun 17, 2020 3:50 PM ET

National Grid reminds customers that applications are still being accepted for the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program and the Emergency HEAP program through June 30, 2020, while funds are available.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Joins Agenda to Address COVID-19 Pandemic's Effects on Vulnerable Communities

Jun 17, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Merck has signed on as a supporting company to a group of organizations looking to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

Logitech Pledges Carbon Impact Transparency

Jun 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), maker of cloud peripheral products, today pledged to communicate the carbon impact of all its products on packaging and the company website.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting LGBTI People During Pride Month 2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET

COVID-19 has exposed many of the systemic issues disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people. Here’s how the private sector can support LGBTI rights during Pride Month 2020 and beyond.

Health & Healthcare

Lab Design Techniques to Accelerate COVID Test Processing

Jun 17, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Testing is a crucial component of our global response to COVID-19. The more people we can test for the virus, the better we can understand the threat we’re up against.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Highlighted by Indiana's YOU ARE CURRENT

Jun 17, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites announces its spotlight article by Indiana’s local news publication, YOU ARE CURRENT.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mohawk Reflects on 100 Years of Believing in Better and Showcases Steps Toward a Sustainable Future With 2019 Snapshot

Jun 17, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Mohawk Industries is debuting a 2019 Sustainability Snapshot to share the company’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable future through examples of company-wide progress during the past calendar year.

Diversity & Inclusion

CEOs Have an Opportunity to Do More Than “Speak Out”

Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Over the years, it has become increasingly common for CEOs to speak out publicly on social issues including and now, more than ever, that’s just what the public is demanding.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Northeast Businesses Can Prepare for an Uncertain Summer

Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Energy planning for summer always requires careful analysis. This year, COVID-19 adds a new wrinkle, making planning even more complex.

Diversity & Inclusion

Resolution of the IOC Executive Board With Regard to Racism and Inclusion

Jun 17, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The IOC stands for non-discrimination as one of the founding pillars of the Olympic Movement, which is reflected in the Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principle 6:

Health & Healthcare

Domtar Personal Care Helps Reimagine Active Aging After COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Senior adults, as well as their families, advocates and caregivers, are looking for ways to live healthy, active lives during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Supports the Canadian Edition of WiSE24: Women's Startup Lab's Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs

Jun 17, 2020 11:25 AM ET

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its involvement in the Montreal edition of WiSE24, Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Scotiabank, Roynat Capital and Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited.

Health & Healthcare

New Ecolab Program Delivers Comprehensive, Science-Based Solution for Clean and Safe Environments as Businesses Work to Regain Consumer Confidence

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Ecolab Inc. today launched the Ecolab Science Certified Program, which combines advanced chemistry with training and audit verification to deliver a high standard of cleanliness for public health and food safety required due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

3 Strategies to Cultivate Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Key stakeholders like organizations and foundations often provide much-needed resources and support for young entrepreneurs, but it can be difficult for them to build the infrastructure necessary for comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2020 TD Ready Challenge

Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The TD Ready Challenge, an annual North American initiative which provides financial support to organizations tackling community issues, is now open and accepting applications until August 13, 2020.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: What Makes a Goal Good

Jun 17, 2020 10:30 AM ET

If a company doesn’t know how to accomplish a sustainability goal, then that’s a good thing! The uncertainty and stress that is induced by a stretch-goal invites creativity, innovation, and growth.

Environment

Whole Kids Foundation Celebrates June's National Pollinator Month by Taking Kids Inside the Hive With Free Online Educational Activities

Jun 17, 2020 10:00 AM ET

With June as National Pollinator Month, Whole Kids Foundation announced today the launch of the Give Bees a Chance campaign showcasing the vital role that bees play in our food system.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Jun 17, 2020 9:45 AM ET

In its annual Sustainability Report, released today, MetLife disclosed that the total value of the COVID-19 relief and support the company and MetLife Foundation have provided comes to more than a quarter of a billion dollars.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

Jun 17, 2020 9:30 AM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Focus 4

Jun 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Focus Four Injury Prevention Program (FOCUS 4) is a foundational component of our Health & Safety program. FOCUS 4 addresses the four types of hazards that most frequently result in injury to our employees. For Safety Month, we want to show how we are Safer and Stronger Together by ensuring everyone is aware of these hazards and can take the necessary precautions to avoid them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Launch Engage, the World’s First End-to-End Giving and CSR Solution That Tells the Complete Picture of Global Impact

Jun 16, 2020 8:55 PM ET

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Software Inc. (“SmartSimple”) today announced the launch of America’s Charities Engage, powered by SmartSimple (“Engage.”) Engage is the world’s first end-to-end giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) solution that tells the complete picture of an organization’s global impact – all on one platform.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

America's Charities and SmartSimple Launch Engage, the World's First End-to-End Giving and CSR Solution That Tells the Complete Picture of Global Impact

Jun 16, 2020 8:55 PM ET

America’s Charities and SmartSimple Software Inc. (“SmartSimple”) today announced the launch of America’s Charities Engage, powered by SmartSimple (“Engage”). Engage is an end-to-end giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) solution that tells the complete picture of an organization’s global impact and the world’s first to fully incorporate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the global blueprint for a better world.

Environment

Castle Redmond: Hope For Racial Justice

Jun 16, 2020 8:05 PM ET