Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Piscataway: LIXIL Americas Partnership Adds to Number of Face Shields Donated to Front Line Workers

LIXIL Americas has teamed up with volunteers from Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group to manufacture and distribute thousands of face shields to first responders and medical workers in communities across the US that are battling COVID-19.

Events, Media & Communications

How To Set Up A Virtual Event

COVID-19 has significantly impacted the event industry, forcing some organizations to cancel 2020 events, while others are moving to virtual events.

Sustainable Development Goals

COVID-19's Opportunity: A Chance to Build a More Resilient Workforce

Every day, we are inspired by the essential workers on the frontlines of this pandemic—by their commitment to working despite the risks and their resourcefulness and tremendous talents under duress.

Research, Reports & Publications

COVID-19's Resurgence, Commercial Real Estate, and Tourism

More infections lead to more worry, while the commercial real estate and tourism sectors are put to the test.

Responsible Production & Consumption

This is Planet Earth

The ideals of a purpose-driven brand are nothing new to Timberland (Stratham, N.H.), which for nearly 100 years has dedicated itself to fostering a love of nature and the outdoors as well as advocacy of global green initiatives

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Launches New Sustainable Finance Group Within its Global Banking and Markets Division

Recognizing its unique opportunity as a global financial organization to advance climate transition and promote sustainable economic growth, Scotiabank is pleased to announce the launch of a new Sustainable Finance Group within its Global Banking and Markets (GBM) division.

Health & Healthcare

Our COVID-19 Response: A Reflection of Our Commitment to Communities

Comcast NBCUniversal’s COVID-19 response reflects our company’s longstanding commitment to harnessing our people, our technology, and our unparalleled reach through media to connect our communities to meaningful content and resources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Corporate Silence and Anti-Racism

If your company and your executives are serious about their commitment to anti-racism and living into their commitment to racial justice, you must take action. We offer 4 concrete steps.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM's 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report: IBM and Good Tech

From research labs to the boardroom, responsible stewardship and trust have been hallmarks of IBM’s culture for more than a century.

Health & Healthcare

Representative Kaptur's Bipartisan Resolution Highlights the Positive Impact of Gardening

As COVID-19 continues to put stress on many aspects of American society, millions of households nationwide are facing food insecurity––an issue that existed long before the pandemic.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG Encourages Americans to 'Flip Your Fridge' This Summer

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA is encouraging consumers to “Flip Your Fridge” in a nationwide retail promotion that offers attractive discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LG refrigerators.

Events, Media & Communications

Join JLL, Yorkshire Water, Net Impact Amsterdam at Reuters Events Sustainability Reporting & Comms Europe 2020 Virtual Event

The time to share ideas and practical solutions to shape the future of sustainability reporting and communications is of upmost importance.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Online Learning Platform for Sustainability Profession

A training portal has been launched to improve access to high quality learning opportunities for people working in sustainability and sustainable development roles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Soho House Announces the Inaugural Soho House Art Prize With Bombay Sapphire

Created by Soho House and supported by Bombay Sapphire, the prize winner will receive the funds to realise and present a major solo showcase at Soho Beach House Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach 2020.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan Helps Discover a New Plant Species in Papua

PT Freeport Indonesia, in partnership with Institut Pertanian Bogor University, Papua University, The West Papua Province Research & Development Center, and British Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, discovered a new plants species.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Pledges $150,000 to Support Women-, Veteran- and Minority-owned Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic in Greater Cincinnati Area

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is partnering with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber to provide financial assistance to local women-, veteran- and minority-owned small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delivering on Our Purpose | HP Sustainable Impact

From committing to double our number of Black and African American executives by 2025, to creating a portfolio of world's first innovations made with ocean-bounds, we're taking actions drive greater diversity and inclusion, reduce our environmental footprint and strengthen communities around the world. It's how we deliver on our promise to make life better for everyone, everywhere.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Following Emergency Pandemic Response, the Tomorrow Rising Fund by the Schneider Electric Foundation Focuses Support on Recovery and Resiliency

Two months after launching the Tomorrow Rising fund to support Covid-19 emergency relief in April 2020, Schneider Electric’s Foundation moves forward to support recovery and resiliency through education and training programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gina Grundmeier's Pay It Forward

Life once gave Gina Grundmeier a proverbial lemon, but the Dexter, Minn., resident barely missed a beat before turning it into something sweet.

Innovation & Technology

Modern Applications Are Helping Organizations Succeed During Pandemic, VMware Research Reveals

According to new research by VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), organizations have benefitted from the use of modern applications to adapt and maintain agility and reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make a Difference & Support Veterans: Recycle Your Razors and Packaging for a Chance to Win a Playground* for a Military Medical Center

TerraCycle® has announced a national recycling initiative with Gillette, CVS Pharmacy® and Fisher House Foundation that calls upon CVS Pharmacy customers to recycle disposable razors to help win a playground* for a military medical center.

Events, Media & Communications

Do Something Amazing: Celebrate and Support Families in the United States with This Limited Time Matching Gift Opportunity

As we get ready to celebrate 4th of July, let’s do something to celebrate and support families in our country. When we work together, we can accomplish anything.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tailoring Insurance Products for All Income Levels in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi insurance provider Pragati Life Insurance has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to provide health and life insurance to 1.5 million garment factory workers, as well as to 2 million rural and 1 million urban low-income...

Environment

UPS Longitudes | A Message From Our Chief Sustainability Officer

As I close in on my first year at UPS, I’m reflecting on what drew me to join this organization. First, there’s the company’s reputation for integrity—when UPS commits to doing something, we deliver.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: A Mission as a Blueprint

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread worldwide, Medtronic uses its mission as the foundation of hope for brighter days ahead.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  5. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  6. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  7. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...