Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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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.

AI & 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

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...

Corporate Responsibility

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.

Corporate Responsibility

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.

Corporate Responsibility

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

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.

Inclusion & Opportunity

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.

Environment

Schneider Electric's Plan to Preserve Biodiversity

Let’s join hands and raise the biodiversity ambition! In partnership with CDC BIODIVERSITÉ and a foreword from both Business for Nature and Natural Capital Coalition we are proud to present the first ever end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Smart Factory - Robots Lend a Helping Hand at CNH Industrial

Robots, once the staple of science fiction films and futuristic novels, are today used in a variety of settings ranging from the workplace to the home.

Corporate Responsibility

Building Community and Fostering Kindness on eBay

Over two decades on the marketplace has provided Florida-based seller Patty Whitlock with a fulfilling career and a broad network of friends, along with a success that she shares with others less fortunate.

Energy & Infrastructure

National Grid's Strategic Energy Management Partnership Improves Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Use for Commercial Customers

National Grid is supporting commercial and industrial customers across the state with energy use planning aimed at reducing operating costs and reaching renewable energy targets.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Logitech Increases Use of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic At Scale

Logitech's largest product portfolio will include PCR in more than 50% of its mice and keyboards, and will provide full transparency on the amount of PCR in each product to drive industry innovation and greater adoption of recycled plastic.

Philanthropy

Truist Awards $2.5 Million Grant to TechSoup COVID Recovery Fund

TechSoup, the leading nonprofit network provider of technology solutions to civil society organizations globally, today announced that it has received a $2.5 million grant from Truist Financial Corporation to support the TechSoup COVID Recovery...

Health & Healthcare

American Public Health Association and Biogen Bring High Schools First-Of-Its-Kind Curriculum on the Health Impacts of the Climate Crisis

The effort is designed to lay the groundwork to minimize the gap between science and health education.

Awards & Rankings

Forest Stewardship Leaders Honored by FSC During Greenbuild Week

SCS Global Services (SCS) congratulates this year’s fifteen FSC® Leadership Award winners, including two companies whose ongoing achievements are certified by SCS: Georgia-Pacific and Redwood Forest Foundation Incorporated/Usal Redwood Forest Company (RFFI/URFC).

AI & Technology

Helicoid Industries, Ray of Hope Prize Finalist, Designs With Inspiration From Mantis Shrimp

Helicoid Industries is making lighter, stronger, and more impact resistant composites by applying the same internal architecture found in the mantis shrimp’s extremely durable club.

Energy & Infrastructure

Land Betterment Corporation Discussed the Importance of Regional Based Collaboration

Middle Tech Podcast is a growing regional hub of innovators and changemakers

Environment

Field to Market Honors Illinois Corn Growers Association, PepsiCo, Bunge, Iowa Farmer Jack Boyer and Tennessee Extension Specialist Lori Duncan at 2020 Sustainability Leadership Awards

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture recognized the recipients of the 2020 Sustainability Leadership Awards at their annual Plenary and General Assembly meeting. Presented as the capstone of the Alliance’s fall meeting, these awards are given to farmers, organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through their efforts to advance continuous improvement in the sustainability of U.S. commodity crop production.

Philanthropy

Veterans Find Guardian Angels with PNC's Help

PNC continues to expand and enhance its support of Guardian Angels, a non-profit organization that pairs service dogs with veterans who have disabilities.

Environment

Black & Veatch Announces 2025 Net Zero Goal as Part of Sustainability Pledges

Black & Veatch is strengthening its sustainability vision with new pledges and a net zero goal by 2025.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Comcast NBCUniversal Joins the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition as Executive Member

Comcast joined the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition as an Executive-level partner as the Coalition works towards its goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing bachelor’s degrees by 2025.

Education & Workforce Development

Subaru of America, Inc. Fosters Futures in Automotive With Scholarship for Camden Students, in Partnership With Rainbow PUSH

Today, Subaru of America, Inc. – in partnership with Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Rainbow PUSH) – announced a new scholarship program that will champion local students interested in pursuing a future in automotive technology.

Inclusion & Opportunity

American Airlines Announces Members of the Community Council

As American works to strengthen its relationship with its Black customers, the Community Council will provide the airline with critical objective insight, perspectives and support on the challenges Black customers face.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

During the Pandemic, You Can Make a Difference by Recycling

This year has ended up looking different from any other year in so many ways and as America Recycles Day approaches on November 15, now is a great time to remember why recycling is so important.

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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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

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...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...