Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Covia Tests Innovative Safety Technologies

Covia teamed up with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to conduct an ergonomics research project.

Environment

X... for Xeriscaping, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

The construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. With these innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher.

Energy

What Are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming pivotal in the revolution happening in how we stabilize the grid, integrate renewables, and generally store and utilize electrical energy.

Events, Media & Communications

Savoring Summer's Bounty With Plant-Based Eating

On August 27th at 11 a.m., regenerative farmers/chefs Matthew & Tia Raiford will host a deliciously inspiring webinar designed to help all of us celebrate the bounty of late summer produce with ideas of how to move towards a plant-based diet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability in Legislation: The Rise of Organic Waste Bans

Food and beverage waste has long been thrown away alongside non-organic waste streams, typically ending up in incinerators and landfills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized as a Leader in Building Decarbonization Consulting by Independent Research and Advisory Firm

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has earned the coveted position of a Leader in Verdantix’s recent report, Green Quadrant: Building Decarbonization Consulting 2024.

Events, Media & Communications

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Las Vegas Sands Announce the 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit on Nov. 8

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced the 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit will take place Friday, Nov. 8, at Las Vegas City Hall.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Integrating Sustainability Into Freight: The DP World Approach

In today’s highly competitive logistics industry, sustainability is increasingly becoming a crucial determinant in shaping company policies and influencing consumer preferences.

Energy

Net-Zero Window Closing but Still Time To Get on Track

Each year, BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook develops and evaluates scenarios for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Delving into electricity, industry, buildings and transport, this flagship report outlines sector and country transition scenarios out to 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Case Study: Strategic ERP System adoption empowers not-for-profit support

As part of Baker Tilly’s oversight, the team ensured data was transferred accurately and securely, while monitoring for any potential issues or areas of concern.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Video: KeyBank Teammates Volunteer Building Walls in Central Ohio on Annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day

Volunteers play a vital role in communities across the country, providing organizations with the necessary support allowing for specific programs and services. From small to large tasks, volunteers can make a lasting impact on many lives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride Month at AMD: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Through Employee Engagement

In celebration of Pride Month, the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) at AMD organized a series of events and initiatives that highlighted the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation Volunteers and The Washing Machine Project Assembled 100 Manual Washing Machines in One Week

Last week the Whirlpool Foundation was joined by 70+ Whirlpool Employee volunteers, The Washing Machine Project (TWMP), and the suppliers central to making this work possible.

Health & Healthcare

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Promoting Financial Stability and Wellness

Part of building a more confident future is supporting our customers during difficult times, particularly when the health and wellness of their family is at stake. We strive to improve and evolve our products and services based on local market and customer needs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Foundation Powers Positive Change Over 40 Years

Over 40 years, the Foundation has become a philanthropic powerhouse, awarding over $500 million to more than 20,000 nonprofits.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Building Bridges, Feeding People and Empowering Students: How New Technologies Are Changing Lives

Cisco invests in organizations around the world who are creating and delivering tech-enabled solutions that we believe can be scaled to drive significant social impact, and that can be sustained over the long-term.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mental Health Takes Center Stage in UK First Aide at Work Updates

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently updated its guidance on First Aid at Work (L74 document), placing a long-overdue emphasis on employee mental health.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Navigating New Norms: Retailer Requirements for Biodiversity and Pest Management

Join SCS Global Services and Measure to Improve for an insightful webinar on the evolving retailer requirements for fresh produce and floral supply chains. August 15, 2024 | 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Hosts Poverty Simulations To Help Employees Better Understand Customer Challenges

Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless one has experienced poverty, it’s difficult to truly understand.

Sustainable Development Goals

Where the Rubber Meets the Road on Localization

In January 2023, we published a blog on What Changes Local Partners Are Asking For, which highlighted a number of operational areas where local partners wanted CARE to shift our approaches to build better, more equal, partnerships.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading with Humility: Meet Adam Warner

I am the Director of Field Marketing here at GoDaddy, focused primarily on our WordPress and web designer and developer solutions. Our team manages our Global WordPress event sponsorship and engagement and contributions to the WordPress opensource project and community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Increases Support for Southeastern Communities Impacted by Storm Debby

As storm Debby moves up the Southeastern coastline, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate an additional $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in impacted communities in South Carolina and North Carolina in anticipation of catastrophic flooding.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Announces Inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

Environment

Veolia Strengthens Its Leadership in Ecological Transformation With the Validation of Its Accelerated Decarbonization Trajectory by SBTi

A few months after the launch of its new strategic GreenUp program, which plans to accelerate its decarbonization trajectory, Veolia has taken a significant new step in its climate strategy by obtaining the validation of its objectives by the Science Based Targets initiatives

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sofidel: Enterprises and Sustainable Finance

Public resources are not enough in the path toward the green transition and, therefore, private business investment becomes crucial to achieve some important goals such as countering the climate crisis and reducing inequality.

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