Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion

Agricultural Sector Continues To Grow in Female Representation

CNH has been committed to supporting women like Claire and Catherine to find their feet in the agriculture industry, championing gender diversity in agriculture and fostering more pathways for greater representation.

Events, Media & Communications

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green Celebrates the Environment With Afternoon Full of Family-Friendly, Arts Programming

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green returns to one of Houston’s most sustainable parks on Saturday, April 20 from 12-5 p.m.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Donates Surgical Equipment to Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital

Gildan, a leading apparel manufacturer, is pleased to share that it has donated advanced surgical equipment, valued at over U.S. $230,000, to the newly renovated pediatric operating room at the Mario Catarino Rivas regional hospital (HMCR) today.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours Recognized for Sustainability Achievements at the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit

Last week, at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit in Washington, D.C., Chemours' representatives, Catherine Collison and Josie Stoner, accepted two Better Plants Awards on behalf of the company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saving Lives Beyond Medicine With Eli Lilly

At the heart of Eli Lilly's purpose lies a deep understanding: their insulin is more than just a product—it’s essential for peoples’ health and survival.

Events, Media & Communications

Where Is Your Company on the Nature-Positive Journey?

From external regulatory pressures to internal corporate commitments, there is a myriad of reasons why a company may begin thinking about its dependencies and impacts on nature.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group Earns Silver Medal From EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Antea Group is excited to announce that we have been awarded a 2023 Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Research, Reports & Publications

LyondellBasell Demonstrates Progress Toward Industry Leadership in 2023 Sustainability Report

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today published its annual sustainability report titled, Everyday Sustainability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story – Jessica Clow

I began working at Quest Diagnostics in December 2020. Having recently moved from Maryland to New York, I was looking to start a new career but wasn’t sure what that was.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scotch-Brite Continues To Build Sustainability Into Its Greener Clean Products

In continued efforts to design solutions that help advance a global circular economy, the brand has expanded its cleaning tools containing recycled content and plant-based materials, again without sacrificing durable cleaning power.

Education

Lenovo’s Partnership With Solve Education! Foundation Underscores the Transformative Power of High-Quality Learning Opportunities

At Lenovo, we believe access to high-quality educational opportunities for every child around the world is critical to the betterment of society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boston Bound: DICK'S Sporting Goods Surprises Three Deserving Runners With Entry Bibs for the Boston Marathon

DICK’S worked with its partner, the B.A.A., to identify three deserving athletes from the Boston area who have qualified but never run in the Boston Marathon and offer them race bibs, giving them the opportunity to achieve their long sought-after goal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Earns Top Spot As Most Culturally Inclusive Brand of 2023

Established by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) recently awarded The Home Depot as #1 on their list of Most Culturally Inclusive Brands of 2023.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Integrated Approach to Medication Adherence

The failure to take medications as prescribed is associated with adverse health outcomes and rising healthcare costs. Walgreens Boots Alliance strives to improve medication adherence by addressing systemic barriers to care.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines, Make-a-Wish® and Disney Host Wish Flight in Support of 28 Children Battling Critical Illnesses

American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month.

Green Infrastructure

Required Water System Update: Resilience Assessments and Plans

A record 28 “billion-dollar” weather and climate disasters struck the U.S. in 2023, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), causing an estimated $92.9 billion in damages.

Research, Reports & Publications

US Entrepreneurs Skew Older Than Counterparts in the UK

Microbusiness owners in the U.S. skew older than those in the U.K. In the U.S., 63% of microbusiness entrepreneurs are Generation X (age 40-54) or baby boomers (age 55+), compared to 49% in the U.K., where millennials (age 25-39) take the lead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kingsport Pollinator Gardens Receive Keep America Beautiful Innovation Award

A network of pollinator gardens — the brainchild of an Eastman engineer — has been recognized by Keep America Beautiful with a 2023 Innovation Award, one of only 10 presented across the country.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Resource Management - Energy

As renewable energy becomes more accessible and the global electricity grid becomes more resilient, it is essential that we shift our strategy-driven efforts towards more climate conscious behaviors.

Research, Reports & Publications

No Doubt About It: EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars

As electric vehicles become a bigger part of the global car fleet, a contrarian take seems to surface every few months: are electric vehicles really that clean?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $54.9 Million of Financing for Affordable Multifamily Housing in Jersey City

KeyBank secured $54.9 million for Hudson Valley Property Group to refinance Grandview Terrace Apartments, a 283-unit affordable multifamily property located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Grandview Terrace will target family households with incomes between 60% and 90% of area media.

Energy

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How To Capitalize on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for Renewable Energy

What implications does the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) hold for the renewable energy landscape, and how can organizations strategically prepare for it?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regions Bank Teams Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by Sharing the Good

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of its 15th annual Share the Good® initiative, a company-wide volunteer effort that benefits communities served by Regions throughout the Southeast, the Midwest and Texas.

Research, Reports & Publications

Not Seeing Themselves in STEM Careers, 48% of Students Don't Realize They Are Already Great Scientists, According to a New MilliporeSigma Survey

According to a new global survey from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, kids already have the qualities and interests of scientists, they just don't realize it.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Founder Dr. N. Joyce Payne Discusses Equity in Education and Corporate America

As part of Women’s History Month 2024, Sands is spotlighting women leaders who are driving success in their organizations while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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.