Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: The World's Most Polluted Island

John Lanier's friend Brett Howell helped lead an expedition to clean up what is considered, by one metric, to be the most polluted island in the world. It’s called Henderson Island, and the story is well worth reading. John shares it in this week's Ecocentricity blog.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Accountability at Davos a ‘Step in Right Direction’

With global leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF), GRI is pressing for action and commitments that support the transition to sustainable and responsible business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Forbes Lists Black & Veatch Among Best Employers for Diversity

Black & Veatch’s commitment to workplace diversity puts it among the world’s engineering and construction leaders who understand the social and financial importance of enabling a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Environment

SCS Global Services Now Certifies Mills and Forest Product Manufacturers to SFI® Fiber Sourcing Standard

SCS Global Services today announced its accreditation to perform audits under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Employees Thrive at Chevron

At the Chevron Richmond Technology Center, women who work in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field discuss why they chose to work at Chevron.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney's 150th Issue: Readers' Favorites

Welcome to the special 150th edition of the award-winning GreenMoney Journal. At GreenMoney, we have been focused on Sustainable Business and Impact Investing since 1992.

Environment

Rethinking Recycling

In April 2018, Subaru of America partnered with TerraCycle to make Zero Waste Boxes available to all Subaru retailers. Since then, retailers have diverted 500,000 pounds of waste, or the equivalent of about 150 Subaru vehicles, from landfills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Metlife Named to ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ List by Fortune Magazine

MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2020 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Seven life and health insurers were included on the annual snapshot of the best-regarded companies across 52 industries.

Events, Media & Communications

NYWEA's 92nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition

NYWEA leads the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. NYWEA provides members with opportunities to expand their knowledge, capabilities, and cultivate a forum that plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Joins Prestigious Group of Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employers

Comerica Bank has just become just the 11th Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer certified in Michigan for its extensive efforts to recruit, train and retain military veterans, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) announced today.

Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Green, A Global Multiplatform News Brand Focused on Climate Change

Today, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

General Mills Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Holiday Breakfast

In remembrance of Dr. King, a graduate of Morehouse College, which is part of the HBCU network, proceeds from the event benefitted the MLK Scholarship Fund to provide college scholarships to deserving local students.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody’s Earns Top Corporate Equality Score for Ninth Consecutive Year

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has again received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking the ninth consecutive year the company has earned a top ranking.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020. Annual list recognizes the best-regarded companies spanning 52 industries.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mohawk Rides the Wave of Change, Showcasing Commitment to a Sustainable Future at Surfaces 2020

This year at TISE in Las Vegas, Mohawk will showcase the company’s dedication to a more sustainable future through innovative manufacturing processes, product design and strategies around positive environmental and social impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Once Again Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change by CDP

Las Vegas Sands has again been recognized by CDP, the international nonprofit environmental disclosure platform, on the Climate Change A List.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Earns No. 14 Spot on the FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named A Best Place To Work For LGBTQ Equality By The Human Rights Campaign For The Seventh Consecutive Year

CBRE is a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality according to the Human Rights Campaign. CBRE received a perfect score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, a benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Recognized for Commitment to Gender Equality

MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of its efforts to advance women in the workplace and society.

Innovation & Technology

InstallerNet and Delos Partner to Deploy Home Wellness Technology Nationwide

Global wellness real estate and technology company, Delos, is working with InstallerNet, a leading nationwide provider of installation services for consumer technology, to service homeowners integrating Delos’ DARWIN™ Home Wellness Intelligence...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Incorporated Marks First Appearance on 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Aflac Incorporated today announced that it is one of 325 companies across 50 industries included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. This is the first year that Aflac participated in the survey to become part of this prestigious index.

Media & Communications

BlackRock’s CEO’s 2020 Letter to Corporate CEOs – Explaining the World’s Largest Asset Manager’s Perspectives and Actions on the Global Climate Change Crisis

The big news this week for sustainability professionals: The publication of the much-anticipated annual letter to corporate chief executive officers by Larry Fink, Chair and CEO of BlackRock -- the world’s largest asset manager.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank included in 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Scotiabank, a leading bank in the Americas, today announced that it has been included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and gender equality in the workforce

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody’s Named to 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for First Time

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has been named to the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the first time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Your Guide to Giving Back Through Pro Bono

Team up with nonprofits to make our world a better, kinder place in 2020! Make a difference volunteering your time and professional skills to nonprofits in need.

Latest Campaigns

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    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
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    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  5. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  6. 2024-25 AMD CR Report
    AMD Commemorates 30 Years of Corporate Responsibility with 2024-25 Report
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. 2024-25 AMD CR Report
    AMD Commemorates 30 Years of Corporate Responsibility with 2024-25 Report
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  11. 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...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 2024-25 AMD CR Report
    AMD Commemorates 30 Years of Corporate Responsibility with 2024-25 Report