Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis, Part 1

Apr 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The COVID-19 virus was not caused by climate change. But this virus probably isn’t the last one that will spill over into the human population. It’s entirely possible that the next one will have that direct link to climate.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful: Watch Where You Toss Used Wipes and Gloves!

Apr 7, 2020 10:10 AM ET

National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent call today for all Americans to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), including used sanitizing wipes, masks, and plastic gloves. These belong in the trash, not on the ground.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E7: Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org’s Senior Director of Tech for Social Impact, joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to discuss Salesforce.org’s response to coronavirus, including pro bono support for nonprofit and education partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Market Insight: What Does the Sustainability & Climate Change Profession Look Like During, and After, COVID-19?

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Communication and transparency are important right now. It is useful to share perspectives and information.

Energy

Aiming for Carbon Neutral by 2050; Building the Rocket Ship for the New "Moon Shot"

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Decarbonization is a hot topic and can be considered the new “moon shot” of the 21st century. In a recently contributed article to Power Engineering magazine, power industry professionals Leslie Ponder and Kevin Cornish explore the future of decarbonization, and what it will take to get us to a future of net-zero carbon emissions or carbon-free energy goals in a rapidly decentralizing marketplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Volunteering: Creative Ways to Do Good in a Time of Crisis

Apr 7, 2020 9:20 AM ET

As we cope with a global pandemic, volunteering is going to have to look a little different. Accenture Canada, Dolby Laboratories and VolunteerMatch offer insights into how to reimagine volunteering, in small but meaningful ways.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Immediate Financial Goals Clash with Long-Term Purpose, What Gives?

Apr 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

COVID-19 has made the going considerably tougher for business in 2020. We don’t know yet precisely how each purpose-driven business leader will net out after this tumble-dry cycle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to help deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé Releases Its Creating Shared Value Progress Report

Apr 7, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Nestlé has released its full Creating Shared Value 'Progress Report 2019'. It outlines the progress on its 36 societal and environmental commitments to be achieved by end 2020.

Education

Corporate and Education Leaders to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Education During Virtual Convening Hosted by Discovery Education

Apr 6, 2020 8:25 PM ET

On April 9 at 1:30pm ET, Discovery Education will convene a virtual discussion between corporate and education leaders on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US education system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

Apr 6, 2020 8:15 PM ET

This year, we honor generous $50K Fund partners who are collectively committing $650,000 in 2020 to alleviate global poverty through microcredit.

Health & Healthcare

World Health Day 2020: Recognizing Nurses, Midwives, and Health Workers at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response

Apr 6, 2020 6:40 PM ET

World Health Day takes place on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of when the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands to Donate More Than Two Million Pieces of Personal Protection Equipment

Apr 6, 2020 6:20 PM ET

Las Vegas Sands announced it will donate two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to help health-care professionals, first responders and nonprofit organizations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Announces New Co-chairs and More Than 225 Members of the Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery

Apr 6, 2020 6:20 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Make Working from Home More Secure

Apr 6, 2020 5:30 PM ET

During this global pandemic, companies are rightly considering the health and safety of their employees first by sending them home to work. But these measures could amplify another threat businesses need to be wary of: Cybersecurity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods, Feeding America Join Mr. Beast for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Apr 6, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Smithfield Foods has partnered with Mr. Beast as part of its Good Food Challenge to benefit Feeding America by donating a million servings of protein to food banks in North Carolina for COVID-19 relief.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons and Safeway Are Helping to Connect Our Community by Sending Messages to Seniors in Washington State

Apr 6, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Albertsons and Safeway in Washington are giving us a safe way to connect our community through their #SafeHugs4Seniors campaign.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Remain Open Nationwide, Offer Free DOT Inspections to Keep Fleets on the Road

Apr 6, 2020 3:55 PM ET

In response to the economic impact from COVID-19 and to help keep fleets on the road to deliver needed products like medical supplies and groceries, Goodyear CTSC Truck Care Centers are offering free Department of Transportation inspections.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Challenging Times Call for Clear Heads, Purpose-driven Priorities, and a Focus on Communities

Apr 6, 2020 3:50 PM ET

While no one knows the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, HPE does know that it is a challenge unlike any faced in recent memory. HPE's mindset driving their COVID-19 response it to focus and prioritize on the things that are within their control.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow to Expand Hand Sanitizer Production at Additional Sites in North America, Europe and Latin America

Apr 6, 2020 3:20 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact around the world and needed medical, health and hygiene products are in short supply. In response, Dow will be producing hand sanitizer at manufacturing sites in the Americas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alliant Energy Partners With Iowa State to Create Face Shields for Hospitals

Apr 6, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Alliant Energy is partnering with a team of Iowa State University students to manufacture and distribute face shields to medical professionals at hospitals in Iowa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Seventh Generation Is Funding Microbusinesses Through Whole Planet Foundation

Apr 6, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Seventh Generation donates to Whole Planet Foundation to fund microloans for the world’s poorest people - mostly women - living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize Colleagues to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 6, 2020 2:55 PM ET

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the commitment of $40 million in medical and charitable cash grants to help combat the global health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and around the world.

Innovation & Technology

A Dignified Approach to Digital Credit

Apr 6, 2020 2:20 PM ET

Whether you’re in Boise, Idaho or Mombasa, Kenya, digital and mobile technologies have made it easier for the traditionally excluded to access financial services, including credit services.

Health & Healthcare

Public Calls for Governments to Close Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Markets in Response to COVID-19, WWF Survey Finds

Apr 6, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Over 90 percent of respondents surveyed in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong support a government-led closure of illegal and unregulated wildlife markets, according to new research for World Wildlife Fund (WWF).