Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Briefing: Tech for Good With Google, ABInBev and Microsoft

Climate change is our starkest challenge: could artificial intelligence help us meet it head on? Many of our most challenging problems are incredibly complex, new tools for monitoring the environment and climate mitigation are needed to help business join the dots, helping you make better decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Iveco Czech Republic, a.s. Awarded as One of Six Most Successful Companies in the 30-Year History of the AutoSAP Competition “Company of the Year”

In early June, with participation of members of the government headed by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, representatives of foreign embassies, guests from the AutoSAP board, and especially of member companies, a gala evening was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Automotive Industry Association - AutoSAP.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru Celebrates Third Year of Subaru Ambassador Day of Caring

We're celebrating for the 3rd year #SubaruAmbassadorDayOfCaring where our Subaru Ambassadors are doing something good in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ESPN’s Annual ESPYS Auction Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research Returns for its 15th Year on eBay

ESPN’s annual ESPYS Auction benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research is once again teaming up with eBay for Charity for its 15th year. Bidding for the 80+ VIP packages and experiences is now available on eBay and will remain open through July 10.

Environment

Here's How JetBlue Is Helping to Restore Puerto Rico's Marine Habitats

JetBlue is working with (and offering financial support to) The Ocean Foundation, to help restore seagrass and mangrove habitats at Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, near Ponce. The project is helping preserve the environment and draw tourists and naturalists alike, boosting the island’s economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Create a Balance Between Grants Management and Business Impact

The win-win outcome is the most ideal situation in business, especially when it comes to corporate social responsibility, and particularly grants management.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Introducing Our 2030 Social Impact Vision: Progress Made Real

Today Dell Technologies released its final progress report against our 2020 Legacy of Good Plan. You’ll recall we established this plan back in 2013 to put our technology and talents to work where they can do the most good for people and the planet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Applegate Kicks Off National Hot Dog Month With Animal Welfare Certified Franks

July is National Hot Dog Month and with Americans set to down 150 million of them on Independence Day alone, Applegate, the producer of the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, announced that its iconic The Cleaner Wiener™ hot dogs will carry a premier mark of higher animal welfare standards: the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) seal.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Global Poverty Through Microcredit

Learn more about Whole Planet Foundation microfinance partners and our global poverty alleviation in 75 countries and 17 U.S. cities in our 2018 Annual Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Future Lineworkers Earn Scholarships

Education

Why Businesses Need to Tackle the Education Gap

Bill Gates once said that the first five years of a child’s life have a lot to do with how the next 80 will turn out. I couldn’t agree more. Early childhood education doesn’t drive cable news. It won’t appear in your Instagram feed. Yet it’s critically important to the future of our country. What happens to the development of a child’s brain during the first five years is unparalleled later in life. This window is critical to their future success as adults.

Environment

Recycling Biopharma Plastics into Lumber Products

Global biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has partnered with specialty waste management company Triumvirate Environmental to recycle the commingled single-use plastic scrap into saleable lumber products.

Responsible Production & Consumption

John Lanier at Climate One - Triple Bottom Line Thinking for Businesses: Weak or Strong?

John Lanier of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation talks about the triple bottom line at a Climate One panel and podcast.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Diverse & Inclusive Business: The Power of Employee Volunteer Networks

Your employee volunteering program’s ability to help employees understand and bridge social and cultural divisions is a big indicator of the importance of your program.​ So how do you make inclusivity part of your approach to citizenship?

Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Project Delivery: The How and Why

There are an estimated 240,000 water main breaks every year in the United States, and those ruptures waste between 14 percent and 18 percent of the nation’s drinking water.

Environment

Ceres Praises New Bill That Will Help Ensure Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for 1 Million Californians

Ceres joins other environmental and community advocates and many California businesses in welcoming a major legislative victory today after state lawmakers approved a bill that will help ensure more than 1 million Californians have safe and affordable drinking water.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainability Standards Ever Higher

GRI is raising its capacity to build on the success of the GRI Standards, following the recruitment of Marco van der Ree as Chief Development Officer.

Environment

Understanding the Climate Change Challenges Facing Consumer Goods Companies

As an active investment manager with a firm commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into its investment processes, Franklin Templeton recognises its responsibility to raise awareness of climate transition issues.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG’s Smart ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Help Con Edison Customers Save with Energy Efficiency Rebates

Already delivering the industry’s most energy efficient room air conditioners, LG Electronics USA is taking energy savings to the next level in New York City this summer in cooperation with Con Edison.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Financial Resilience, Responsible Impact

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released its 2018 sustainability report, detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long-term vitality: financial sustainability, customer focus, investing in people and responsible impact.

Education

Whole Kids Foundation Raises More Than $113,000 for 56 Educational Beehives to Schools Across the U.S., U.K. and Canada

Whole Kids Foundation announced that it raised more than $113,000 to fund 56 new bee grants through the 2019 Give Bees a Chance campaign during June’s National Pollinator Month.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Answers Common Questions About Energy Market Convergence

By strategically sourcing electricity in an integrated way that includes both renewable and conventional power, companies can simultaneously save money, stabilize and better forecast costs and budgets, plan for volatility and meet their environmental goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Republic Services Awards Sustainability Scholarship

Diversity & Inclusion

How Cisco’s Cafes and Employee Resource Organizations Celebrate Diversity

When it comes to embracing diversity, Cisco is in a class by itself. We not only have a diverse workforce – we continuously honor it. Through our Employee Resource Organizations (ERO) we support our employees as they establish deeper connections with one another while celebrating their cultures. These celebrations are also great opportunities to invite others to join in on the festivities and learn more about one another.

Health & Healthcare

P&O Cruises’ Guests Play a Part in Saving One Ni Van Life so That Others Can Be Saved in Health Emergencies

When 35-year-old Ni Van paramedic trainee Jerome Sese suffered a heart attack recently, P&O Cruises’ guests played a part in saving his life through their contributions to the guest-funded P&O Pacific Partnership.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  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. 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...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.