Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Education Foundation Is Fueling Dreams With Its Annual Scholarship Award

The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students.

Education

Abbott Scholars Ready To Join the Fight Against Diabetes

“My mom had diabetes for the longest time. I didn’t know,” Harry Ma begins.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Growing Together With Purpose

I’m thrilled to introduce Whole Foods Market Foundation, which unifies the work of Whole Planet, Whole Kids and Whole Cities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal and Team USA Athletes Honor the American Flag Ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

As we gear up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is raising the American flag in communities nationwide through a heartfelt initiative known as Operation Old Glory.

Energy

City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America Break Ground on Innovative Solar Energy Installation

The City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America broke ground on a new solar energy installation that will meet all the power needs of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.

Environment

Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia

The Drawdown Georgia team spoke recently with representatives from Community Farmers Markets, about the work they are doing through their MARTA Markets program to scale climate solutions and improve access to fresh, healthy produce for Atlantans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Target’s Amanda Tucker on Sustaining a Career in Impact

In our latest Board series, Amanda Tucker, Vice President of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Target, and Cascale board member, shares her insights from decades in the field of impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Investor’s Role in Sustainable Finance

Andie Wood meets with Maria Lettini, CEO of the US Sustainable Investment Forum (SIF), and Kevin Thomas, CEO of the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE), to discuss how sustainable investors influence corporate sustainability strategy and ESG reporting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boardroom Evolution: From Shadows To Spotlight on Sustainability

Once shrouded in mystery, and primarily overseeing financial strategy, the role of a company’s Board of Directors has dramatically shifted, with members expected to be proactive leaders in a complex and ever-changing landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Builds 35th Home With Georgia-Pacific

This build marks our 35th home with Habitat and for the first time we utilized various Georgia-Pacific Building Products throughout the construction process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Workforce Innovation Board

Nixon-Saintil leads IBM's career-readiness initiatives, education partnerships, and curricula. Her global team provides access to coursework on subjects including AI, environmental sustainability, and professional workplace skills

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Receives GPTW Certification for the Sixth Consecutive Year.

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, was once again recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Gen Is Committed to Bridging the Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap

The cybersecurity skills gap poses a significant challenge, but it is a challenge that we can continue to overcome through collaborative efforts. By working closely with organizations and strategies, we can create a future where everyone can succeed in the cybersecurity industry.

Environment

Major Businesses Urge Modernized Grid To Deliver Affordable, Reliable, Clean Power to Customers in Southeast U.S.

A dozen major businesses are calling for policymakers across the Southeast U.S. to take action to strengthen the electricity grid to ensure it has the capacity to reliably power the growing regional demand for electricity with affordable, home-grown clean power.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies’ Southern California Division Partners With Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Members of Albertsons Companies' Southern California Division came together this weekend to build 60 bed frames for kids in need with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. This amazing organization provides beds for kids who don't have one, with a waiting list of more than 220 families...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Joins Forces With Pro-Vision/McNair Farm in the Sunnyside Community

Pro-Vision, Inc. received a generous grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club for their Pro-Vision/McNair Urban farm. The farm will add three new aquaponic greenhouses, increasing produce output by over 37,000 pounds annually.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Is Your Thinking Outdated? 4 Common Carton Recycling Myths Debunked

The Carton Council debunks these four carton recycling myths, so you can learn how to properly recycle cartons and share the truth with others.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Fast Company Innovation by Design Award in Learning Category and Named Honorees in Product and Enterprise Categories

Logitech continues its momentum in design achievement by winning Fast Company’s Innovation by Design award in the Learning category with the Zone Learn headset.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Oversight: Guiding International Paper’s ESG Commitments

International Paper has an integrated board and executive-level governance structure to oversee and set the tone on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) topics across our businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo Creates Product Diversity Policy, Celebrates 5 Years of Accessible Innovations

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024, Lenovo is proud to announce a new global policy supporting its Product Diversity Office (PDO) and its mission to ensure usability of Lenovo technology for a diverse customer base.

Events, Media & Communications

IOC Young Leaders at Paris 2024: Inspiring Change Beyond the Games

Throughout the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders (YL) have been actively promoting the Olympic values and showcasing the positive impact of sport in society to fans from around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Empowers Economic Opportunity: Advancing Equity and Mobility for Underrepresented Communities

Rebecca Yeung, FedEx Corporate VP of Operations Science and Advanced Technology, embodies resilience and breaking barriers. Raised in China with limited resources, Rebecca never let obstacles stand in the way of setting ambitious goals.

Health & Healthcare

My Quest Story - Jamie Croft

I was told about an opening in logistics at Quest Diagnostics by a family member and thought it would be a great way to get my foot in the door in the medical field and be that helping hand to others.

Diversity & Inclusion

Selling Vintage in a Modern World | Made in America, Season 5, Ep 3

Lifelong friends Vonda and Lisa have a knack for finding vintage treasure — one they’ve turned into Gray Brush Vintage Market. They believe it’s their second act in life, a chance to work for themselves with more freedom and flexibility than ever before.

Health & Healthcare

Closing the HIV Diagnosis Gap in Germany with Gilead Sciences

As a nation where 90% of all people living with HIV know their diagnosis and are being treated, Germany has made great strides to advance its HIV care goals.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  3. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  4. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  5. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  6. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...
  7. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  8. 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...
  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. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. 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...
  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. 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...
  14. Global Heat Reduction Initiative
    News and updates from the Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR).
  15. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...