Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Commits $10 Million to Organizations Working for Social Justice and Equity

Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that it is committing $10 million over the next five years to support the advancement of minority communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bridgestone Indonesia and Soles4Souls Asia Join Forces to Turn Recycled Tires into Shoes

Global non-profit organization, Soles4Souls Asia and PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia announced a new 2 year partnership (2020 – 2022) for an exciting sustainable project to create new shoes out of recycled tires.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Named a Top 50 Civic-Minded Company in America Points of Light Honors Aflac's Service in All Communities

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., has been named a 2020 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Research, Reports & Publications

2020 Comcast NBCUniversal Values Report: Together We Build

As a global media and technology company, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to keeping our customers, employees and communities connected to what matters most – now more than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Releases 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Arrow Electronics expanded the reach of its corporate social responsibility program to 18 locations around the world in 2019, while supporting nearly 21 million people, according to the company’s just-released Corporate Social Responsibility Report: CSR 2019 in Review.

Media & Communications

#BeWell Series: The Art of Weaving with Mohawk Group's Royce Epstein

In this special NeoCon Select segment of Novità PR's Instagram.com/DesignStandsTogether #BeWell Series, Royce Epstein inspires us to relax, unwind and tap into our inner graphic artist by teaching us how to weave a paper collage.

Health & Healthcare

VA Fisher Houses Open Doors to Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 Push

Fifteen of the 44 Fisher Houses that serve VA have pivoted to support the front line health care professionals that are risking their own well-being to save others.

Media & Communications

Moving the World Forward Toward a More Sustainable Future: The Member Nations of the United Nations, Working Collaboratively For Progress in the 21st Century

“The United Nations” began as a World War II era concept as President Franklin D. Roosevelt talked about the allies of the United States partnering in the fight to save democracy and collectively battling the regimes of fascist dictators in Europe and Asia. On January 1, 1942, 26 nations “united” in Washington DC to battle the “Axis” powers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Extra Federal Funds Available to Help with Utility Bills

Carol Hardison wants people in need to know they don’t have to wait to get help paying utility bills.
Hardison’s agency, Crisis Assistance Ministry, has an extra $1.2 million in special federal funding to help Mecklenburg County, N.C., residents...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pandemic Relief Efforts in Sao Paulo Supported by FedEx

Canteen truck donated by FedEx in 2013 to The Salvation Army in Sao Paulo, Brazil continues to be put to good use. Most recently, it has been used to provide 6,000 meals and hygiene items to people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Regenerating the Land and Native Communities With Bison

Quite simply, at Native American Natural Foods, we believe buffalo can positively impact the future of a more sustainable food system that is needed in America today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm's Corporate Responsibitily Priorities

Qualcomm for Good is our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. It’s about integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business and using our breakthrough technology to make the world a better place.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fight Homelessness By Bridging the Gap Between Shelter and Housing

The U.S. has a shortage of around 7 million affordable housing units for renters whose household incomes fall below the poverty line, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech’s Vincent Holloway Discusses Advanced IT Solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense

Vincent Holloway is Vice President, Defense Information Technology (IT) Services in Tetra Tech’s Arlington, Virginia, office. He has more than 30 years of experience working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in various technical, management, and leadership positions.

Green Infrastructure

Why We Need Green Space Now More Than Ever

Over the past few months, we have learned to change our routines and adapt to new norms as we come to terms with a new reality.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ralph Lauren Shares Progress on Global Citizenship & Sustainability With Fiscal Year 2020 Design the Change Report

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) has published its fiscal year 2020 (FY20) annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive update on its Design the Change strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Partnering To Create Sustainable Change

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Juneteenth, Supporting #BlackLivesMatter, and Continuing to Work in Solidarity for Racial Justice, Equality, and Equity

Commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is celebrated by Americans on June 19 each year – the date in 1865 when the Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war was over and slavery had been abolished

Diversity & Inclusion

The History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day – is an American holiday that marks the effective end of slavery in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

"No Single Entity Can Solve This Challenge Alone": An Honest Conversation About Racial Inequity

It's time to have hard and heartfelt conversations about the state of racism and inequity. At home. With friends and loved ones. With other members of your community. In the workplace.

Research, Reports & Publications

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability and Its 2019 Climate Report

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the publication of its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability, “Building on Strength.” This report details the company’s long-standing commitment to manage responsibly their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

You Have to Combine Pocketbook and Presence to Grow Diversity and Inclusion: Shundrawn Thomas

Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Asset Management, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss which efforts are lasting towards driving diversity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes: Our Responsibility to Combat Discrimination and Racism

Last week, more than 1,000 Alkermes employees came together virtually to listen to our colleagues who volunteered to share their stories of how racism and bias have impacted their lives.

Health & Healthcare

Changing Habits Around Menstrual Hygiene in Bangladesh

Menstrual hygiene manufacturer Sokhipad has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) by pledging to create awareness about menstrual hygiene management among 100,000 low-income women throughout Bangladesh by 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

Recognizing Juneteenth and the Continued Pursuit for Equity

"Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a critical moment in our history, but full freedom cannot be achieved without equity," said Marsha Jones, PNC's Chief Diversity Officer.

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

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...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

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

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...