Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hey, Let’s Grow!

During National Small Business Week, Regions highlighted entrepreneurs making a difference in their communities – and the organizations helping them thrive.

Environment

Unpacking the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Its Implications for US-Based Companies

Since its’ proposal by the European Commission in 2021, the CSRD has marked a significant shift in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory landscape.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating IBM Volunteer Excellence Across the World

At IBM, we believe in the power of driving positive impact in communities around the world. Each year, we are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of IBMers worldwide who exemplify our commitment to volunteerism, through the IBM Volunteer Excellence Awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hershey Releases 2023 ESG Report

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress towards business resilience and impact in its material priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Partners With PGA WORKS To Diversify the Golf Industry’s Workforce

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with PGA WORKS—a strategic initiative of PGA of America and PGA REACH to help diversify the golf industry’s workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants $550K To Support Nonprofits in Colorado Springs

The T. Rowe Price Foundation announces $550K in grants to key areas of impact in Colorado Springs’ nonprofit sector.

Environment

Foodwise Tests Climate-Smart Farming Model in Mississippi Delta To Boost Local Economy and Address Inequality

A collaborative effort of dozens of farmers, producers, scientists, and other experts is poised to launch an agricultural renaissance in the Mid-Mississippi Delta region across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Education

Principal Foundation and EVERFI From Blackbaud Reach 26,000 U.S. Students With Growing National Data Science Program

Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, announce the second and biggest year of DataSetGo.

Education

TCS’ goIT Monthly Challenge for June Invites Students Aged 6-17 To Reduce Poverty Through Innovation

For the first time in decades, the world’s population is facing increases in the number of people living in extreme poverty, rather than annual decreases which had, according to a major global report, become the norm over several decades.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot Foundation Boosts Disaster Readiness in Remote U.S. Areas Ahead of Hurricane Season

2023 was a historic year for disasters in the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a record-breaking 28-billion-dollar weather and climate events devastated communities. 

Innovation & Technology

Profiles in Innovation at Covia: Scott Van Remortel & CRISTOBALEX™

To highlight the products and Team Members behind recent technical advancements, we’re pleased to recognize Scott Van Remortel, Applications & Technology Manager at Covia, and our most recent mineral breakthrough, CRISTOBALEX™ filler.

Diversity & Inclusion

How GoDaddy Changed My Life: Meet Chrisondra Gray

I am originally from Illinois and wanted to relocate to Arizona to be with my family. I applied to GoDaddy hoping to make that dream come true but never imagined I would be here almost thirteen years later. I was determined to learn as much as I could and I had amazing support.

Research, Reports & Publications

The 2023 FedEx Cares Report Is Now Available

For FedEx Cares, connecting people and possibilities goes far beyond our business.

Sustainable Development Goals

Chemours Enhances EVOLVE 2030 Portfolio Sustainability Assessment Methodology

This week, Chemours released its EVOLVE 2030 Version 2.0—the Company’s portfolio sustainability assessment methodology.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch Water Report: Data, Cybersecurity and Resiliency Planning Hold Promise for Water Industry Amid Aging Workforce, Climate Change

Against the backdrop of consistent concerns plaguing the U.S. water industry — aging workforce and infrastructure, along with the ongoing threat of natural disasters worsening by climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Welcomes 11 New Members, Expanding Global Reach

In the first quarter of 2024, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, proudly welcomed 11 new members to its global membership community.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Value of Values With Daniel Aronson

Does acting on values hurt the bottom line? According to Daniel Aronson, Founder and CEO of Valutus, the answer is no—in fact, the converse is true. In his new book, The Value of Values, Daniel shows that making ethical choices can actually increase a company's profits

Energy

Eaton Joins BIG LEAP Research and Development Project To Pioneer Adaptable Energy Storage Systems Harnessing Second-Life Batteries

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its participation in the EU research and innovation project BIG LEAP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Message From Mike: Bloomberg Is Helping To Lead the Way on Climate Change

One doesn’t have to be a scientist to see that climate change is here, despite the denials and dismissals that some still make. Just read or watch the news. And increasingly, we can see it with our own eyes in our own towns and cities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pepco: Investing in Our Communities Through Environmental Sustainability Grants

We are powering local communities in ways that go beyond reliable energy service. Through our Sustainable Communities Grant program, facilitated by Sustainable Maryland, we provide local communities with environmental stewardship and resiliency grants each year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cultivating the Next Generation of Cintas’ Leadership

At Cintas, they have been leading the way in addressing these challenges and make it a priority to support young professionals in part through their Management Trainee (MT) Program.

Energy

EPEAT and EPEAT Climate+ Expanded To Accelerate Solar Manufacturing Decarbonization

Effective immediately, the Global Electronics Council is activating its Ultra-Low Carbon Solar Criteria for the Solar category of the EPEAT electronics ecolabel, setting the industry’s first embodied carbon threshold limits for use globally.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regency Centers Volunteers Support the HUB of Jacksonville, Florida

Last week, six Regency Centers volunteers supported The HUB on Kings Road in Jacksonville with some outdoor landscaping upgrades.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brakes Serves Up 10m Meals With FareShare

Brakes, the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, is celebrating providing the equivalent of 10 million meals to FareShare.

Events, Media & Communications

Local and National Leaders Celebrate ‘Momentous’ Opening of Vogtle Units 3 and 4

Local and national leaders, including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, congratulated and celebrated alongside Southern Company, Georgia Power and other partners over several days last week.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  3. 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...
  4. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.