Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cox Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Do the right thing. Always. That’s what we strive to do here at Cox, and for the second year in a row, we’re being recognized for it.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third to Present at GreenBiz 20 Conference Hosted by Renewable Energy Buyer’s Alliance on February 4-6

Fifth Third’s Director of Environmental Sustainability Scott Hassell will take part in a tutorial panel at the GreenBiz 20 conference presented by the Renewable Energy Buyer’s Alliance (REBA).

Innovation & Technology

GMC HUMMER EV Pairs Incredible Capability, Zero Emissions

GMC will introduce the GMC HUMMER EV, bringing bold design and remarkable capability to the electrified vehicle space, during this weekend’s big game, in an ad titled “Quiet Revolution.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Giving By The Numbers

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), a coalition of more than 200 of the world’s largest companies, recently released its annual survey of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement in 2018 (Giving in Numbers).

Energy

Duke Energy Renewables’ Largest Texas Solar Project Now Online

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 100-megawatt (MW-alternating current) Lapetus Solar project in Andrews County, Texas, began commercial operation in December 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor Promotes Women Leaders Through Mentorship

At ON Semiconductor, our Breakthrough Leadership Program goes beyond conventional advice to women to address the skills that enable women to move from middle management into senior and executive positions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Teams up With Réseau Des Femmes D'Affaires DU Québec to Launch Educational Networking Series for Women Entrepreneurs in Quebec

The Scotiabank Women InitiativeTM is teaming up with Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ) to deliver tangible education through a new series of networking events connecting women entrepreneurs across Quebec.

Energy

UPS Invests in Arrival, Accelerates Fleet Electrification With Order of 10,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles

UPS today said its venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has completed a minority investment in Arrival, which makes electric vehicle (EV) platforms and purpose-built vehicles that offer a highly competitive value proposition

Innovation & Technology

Tech for Change — How Developers Can Boost Performance in a Braille Tablet With the Qualcomm

HumanWare’s KeySoft suite running on Qualcomm's APQ8096 processor allows blind and vision impaired users to enjoy first-letter navigation, speech and braille feedback, and access to both braille-first and mainstream apps available from Google Play.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Green Premium Ecolabel on Schneider Electric Products Explained

What is the meaning of the Green Premium™ eco label on Schneider Electric products? As a sign of our commitment to transparency and environmentally friendly performance, it brings value to everyone – our customers, partners, and employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Carnival Corporation Again Named Among America's Best Employers for Diversity

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company, has been named for the second consecutive year as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity for 2020 by Forbes Media, one of the world's top business news sources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named to FORTUNE's List of World's Most Admired Companies

International Paper (NYSE: IP) was once again named by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Auditing Unveiled: Gildan’s Social Compliance Audit Process Revealed From A to Z

Social compliance audits are an integral step in ensuring employees’ safety and improving working conditions in the clothing industry.

Environment

Ecolab's Water Risk Monetizer Updates Global Water Data to Reflect Current Trends

Ecolab Inc has updated key data within its Water Risk Monetizer tool to reflect current water trends. The tool is increasingly being used by companies as they plan action steps to support sustainable growth.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Herbal Essences is Improving the Health of Hair With More Plant Power in 2020

Herbal Essences believes in the power of nature & the important role plants play in the world’s future. The brand is continuing its commitment to ingredient transparency & sustainable packaging with a series of introductions & improvements in 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Congratulations to the Winners of the Blackbaud - 1Mby1M Social Good Startup Challenge

As part of our commitment to expanding the Ecosystem of Good®, Blackbaud and 1Mx1M launched the Social Good Startup Challenge for startups focused on solving problems that matter to the social good community. Check out the 14 selected startups!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem Watermark Honored with Model of CSR Award at 9th Annual China Charity Festival

The award is in recognition of Xylem’s overall CSR performance, but highlights events implemented in partnership with China Women’s Development Foundation in October 2019.

Events, Media & Communications

Registration Open for Renewable Energy Markets Asia

Center for Resource Solutions looks forward to joining you for this groundbreaking inaugural conference focused exclusively on Asian renewable energy markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins 2020 BIG Innovation Award

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced it has been named the organizational winner of the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group for its PathWave Test 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Signs the UK Race at Work Charter

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across our business and we are delighted to have signed the BITC #RaceatWorkCharter in the UK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For These Companies, Climate Action Is a Business Imperative

Companies such as HP and global cosmetics manufacturer Estée Lauder are putting their carbon footprint on a diet by investing in renewables, encouraging transport electrification and implementing other emissions reduction programs.

Innovation & Technology

Diabetes Technology Starts With the Heart

At Phillips-Medisize, a Koch company, Parmer and the rest of the Human Centered Design team have helped develop life-saving diabetes medical devices such as insulin pens, glucose meters, lancets and even packaging for the technology.

Innovation & Technology

El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Installs Solar Panels for Clean Water System in Rural Chile

Minera El Abra recently helped nearby residents of Lasana receive cheaper clean water by donating a photovoltaic system that will help reduce residential electric bills.

Research, Reports & Publications

Young Americans Face Early Challenges to Financial Security

More than half of Americans under the age of 30 have already hit financial rock bottom spurred by mental health challenges, job loss and debt.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Compliance Champions

Every person at Alexion is accountable for doing the right thing for patients, every day.

Latest Campaigns

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

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...