Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife Gulf Partners With Special Olympics in the UAE to Give Back to the Community

As part of MetLife’s Community Week; an initiative funded by MetLife Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global insurer MetLife, 33 MetLife volunteers joined 25 Young Athletes, for a day filled with activities at Dubai Sports World.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Arbor Day Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for 2020 Awards

The Arbor Day Foundation announced a call for nominations for their 2020 Arbor Day Awards, honoring businesses, individuals and organizations that have led exemplary tree planting and environmental practices or programs.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Money Shapes the Story of Your Life

My money story began in a middle-class neighborhood in the suburbs of Seattle. My father was a teacher and worked evenings selling financial products to bring in additional income. My mom stayed home and raised three children. My parents modeled frugality in their money choices: reusing and getting the maximum life out of everything from clothes to tools.

Research, Reports & Publications

SC Johnson on Track to Meet Goals in Tackling Plastic Waste Crisis, Announces Results in New Sustainability Report

SC Johnson, an industry-leading manufacturer of household consumer brands, is on track to meet its 2025 commitments to help reduce plastic waste and boost recycling.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Here's to 30 Years!

We welcome you to join Ceres as we mark our 30th anniversary on Monday, October 21 in New York City with a special celebration and sustainably-sourced dinner at Pier Sixty.

Energy

Schneider Electric: Climate Change is Our Generation’s Biggest Challenge

With an expanding global economy, along with the addition of nearly two billion people to the global population within the next 30 years, our energy needs are bound to increase by more than 40% by 2040.

Energy

Mohawk Group Brings smartflower Solar Energy to Griffin Region College and Career Academy in Georgia

As part of its sustainability efforts to leave more handprints than footprints, Mohawk Group has partnered with the Griffin-Spalding County School System and SUNCATCH ENERGY to install a smartflower™ solar energy unit in Griffin, Ga.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi Grant Publishes Children's Book on Diversity and Inclusion for Westbrook, Maine Schools

Through the Employee Ideas that Matter program, Sappi employees bring their charitable ideas to life.

Environment

2019 U.N. Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael Bloomberg Answers Secretary General António Guterres’ Call to End New Coal by 2020

At the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael R. Bloomberg announced his support for U.N. Secretary General António Guterres’ initiative to stop the development of new coal-fired power plants after 2020

Environment

Chris Martenson: Dow Obsession Syndrome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average. What does this omnipresent ticker in the corner of our TV screens really mean?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Honors Intel for Sustained Excellence in Green Power

Intel received a 2019 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The awards recognize the leading actions of organizations, programs, and individuals that significantly advance the development of green power sources.

Events, Media & Communications

Film Featuring the Courageous Journeys of Children Facing Cancer Debuting at The Atlantic Festival During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Aflac, a committed corporate ally to families facing childhood cancer, and Chispa House, a purpose-driven film and content production company will debut a 35-minute documentary film, "Moments of Joy," Sept. 25 during The Atlantic Festival in D.C.

Education

UN Women Strengthens Partnership With HP to Expand Digital Learning Opportunities for Women and Girls

As the world wakes up to the power of women, HP is partnering with UN Women to embrace the power of education and job training to reinvent mindsets, promote careers in technology, and drive systemic change.

Events, Media & Communications

Introducing TriplePundit’s 3BL Forum Series

As the October 29-30 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands—What’s Next draws closer, the editors at TriplePundit are excited to announce the launch of an editorial series that will showcase several of the speakers, partners and sponsors that will be onstage

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Military Members and Their Families with Help A Hero Event

Employees at Arrow’s office in Orange County, Calif. hosted a bowling fundraiser to support American military members and their families.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Clean Energy Promise eBook: Extreme Weather’s Less-than-Extreme Solutions

More than a third of Americans say they don’t worry much or at all about global warming and a third say it’s exaggerated in the news. More than half say it won’t pose a serious threat in their lifetimes, and 12 percent say it will never be a threat.

Diversity & Inclusion

Donna Brazile and Michael Steele Discuss Diversity, Inclusion, and Gumbo During Viacom’s Inclusion Week

Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, likens successful workplace diversity and inclusion to making a good gumbo.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Still Riding High for the Giretto d’Italia

For a fifth consecutive year, CNH Industrial extended its commitment as Main Sponsor of the "urban cycling championship" promoted by Legambiente (an Italian non-profit environmentalist association) under the patronage of the Ministry of the Environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Ranks in Top 10 of Working Mother Best Companies List

Astellas was ranked in the Top 10 of the 2019 Working Mother "100 Best Companies" list for its leadership in the areas of women's career advancement, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, benefits and flextime.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sodexo: First Global Food Services Company to Connect Its Financing to Action to Prevent Food Waste

Sodexo has renewed its €1.3 billion revolving credit facility (RCF) which now incorporates a pricing adjustment based on Sodexo’s performance towards its goal to prevent 50% of the food waste and food losses from its operations by 2025

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of 2019’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

Kimberly-Clark has been named to Working Mother’s annual list of the 100 Best Companies for 2019 for its work to create opportunities for female career advancement, paid parental leave, benefits and flextime. The company also earned a spot...

Sustainable Development Goals

Republic Services First U.S. Recycling and Solid Waste Services Provider to Set SBTi-Approved Science-Based Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Republic Services, Inc. has become the first U.S. recycling and solid waste services provider to have its emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)1 as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Christina Skonberg Is On a Mission

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Not on Track, United Nations Global Compact and Accenture Study Finds

CEOs say business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is not on track, according to the world’s largest study on corporate sustainability from the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Events
    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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  4. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  5. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  6. 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...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  9. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  10. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Cascale Events
    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...
  13. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.