Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Cindy Santiago
Meet Benny and Cindy: Spreading Good Vibes Through the Tribe

Henkel

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac team members show their medals from the Marine Corps Marathon.
Honoring Veterans at Aflac and Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Aflac Incorporated

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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At COP30, Leaders Can Define the Next Era of Sustainable Finance

SAP

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Provides $400 million in Financing for the $101 Million Renovation of Affordable Seniors Housing in Rochester, N.Y.

KeyBank (CDLI) in partnership with the Urban Investment Group (UIG) within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, invested $135.6 million of 4% Federal LIHTC Equity and provided a $200 million construction loan for the planned renovation of Andrews Terrace, in Rochester, New York.

Events, Media & Communications

Whole Cities Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant Application Window Now Open

Whole Cities has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations with fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Olympic Committee: The Heat Is On

Alpine resorts covered with barren slopes in the peak winter season. Glaciers continuing to melt away. Rising temperatures making skiing and other snow sports virtually impossible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Expands Reach

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition announced a significant milestone today, welcoming its first member in Korea, Hansoll Textile Ltd.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3BL Embraces New Horizons: Charlie Wilkie Appointed as CEO While Dave Armon Steps Into Executive Vice Chairman Role

In a significant move reflecting its growth and evolving vision, 3BL, a leader in sustainability and impact communications, today announced the appointment of Charlie Wilkie as its new chief executive officer, with Dave Armon transitioning to the role of executive vice chairman,

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Benevity Adds to Its Executive Team

Benevity appoints Ricardo Moreno as Chief Revenue officer to lead the integration and alignment of all growth-related functions and teams at the company. Ricardo brings more than 25 years of experience in business, with worldwide leadership roles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Cleans Up at the 2024 AE50 Awards

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has selected products from CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland, as 2024 ASABE AE50 winners.

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sustainability Disclosures: The Intersection of ESRS and GRI Standards

GRI experienced another eventful year in 2023. One of the most significant happenings was the signing of a new collaboration agreement with EFRAG, the organization mandated by the European Commission to prepare the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, on November 30th.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Governor Justice and T-Mobile Announce $200+ Million in Completed Network Upgrades for West Virginia

During a press event at the West Virginia State Capitol today, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, along with T-Mobile executive Edwige Robinson, highlighted the impact of a $200 million investment from T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) in the Mountain State.

Energy

Southwire Joins Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Southwire is pleased to announce its membership in the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a non-profit dedicated to advancing smart, clean energy solutions.

Energy

Clean Fuel Compliance Markets Are on the Rise in the US and Canada

To meet these goals, government agencies have been challenged to investigate and implement innovative measures to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also maintaining a competitive business environment for their local companies.

Events, Media & Communications

Comfort Colors’® Proprietary Clean Dye Process, Pigment Pure™, Offers Soft Fabrics and Colorful Dyes Made With Respect®

Comfort Colors®, a leading lifestyle brand, is excited to share that its proprietary dyeing process, the recipe behind the beloved weathered hues for which Comfort Colors® has come to be known, has a new name and look – Pigment Pure™.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Virginia Natural Gas Foundation Donates $60,000 To Address Food Insecurity in South Hampton Roads

The Virginia Natural Gas Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to support the Children's Health Investment Program (CHIP) of South Hampton Roads' initiative to improve the health and well-being of children and families in southeastern Virginia.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Giving Back

Northern Trust partners celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by going out into the community and engaging in service.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Taco Bell’s New Boss Says He’s ‘Not the Dictionary Definition of a CEO’

Taco Bell continues its reign atop the Franchise 500 under innovative leadership that defies traditional norms, paving the way for a new era in fast food excellence.

Events, Media & Communications

WHC Launches Professional Network for Women Working in Business and Nature

Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announces the launch of Elevate, a robust network of women leaders working at the intersection of business and nature.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Regulation Rundown: Green Taxonomies

In this episode of Bloomberg Regulation Rundown, our new YouTube series on evolving financial regulations, Cinzia Chiriac, Bloomberg’s Head of ESG Regulatory Affairs, and Nadia Humphreys, Bloomberg’s Head of Regulatory and Climate Solutions, explain how green taxonomies work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henry Artalejo Is Not Your Typical HR Leader

Henry Artalejo drops a startling piece of knowledge only a few minutes into his conversation with Hispanic Executive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Sales Agents and Brokers Raise $770,000 for Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Aflac's sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held last week at FOCUS, the company's annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Santa Maria Community Services Receives $150,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation to Support Stable Families Program for Families on the Brink of Homelessness

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce a significant grant of $150,000 from the KeyBank Foundation, aimed at bolstering its Stable Families program. The grant will be distributed over three installments, providing critical support for families.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Receives the 2023 Hunter Industries’ Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, was awarded the Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award for its Papernet powered by HyTech Seas dispensers.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability and the C-Suite

Cognizant’s head of ESG, Aya Kiy-Morrocco, and Amelia Pan, managing director in the strategic advisory group of PJT Partners, join co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss how sustainability leaders can partner with their C-suite and boards to advance ESG strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Military Experience Translates to Success for Vets

The Military Friendly designation is important to Buckley because it recognizes the Market-Based Management (MBM) philosophy that guides Koch culture is in direct alignment with the values soldiers exemplify in the service.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women in Trucking Association Announces Its January 2024 Member of the Month

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Kierra Meyer as its January 2024 Member of the Month. Meyer is the Senior Manager of the Operations Academy at Sysco Corporation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feet in the Mud, Head in the Sky: A Morning Among the Mangroves

In 2020, Mastercard founded the Priceless Planet Coalition with Conservation International and World Resources Institute, uniting the efforts of businesses and consumers to fight climate change, with a goal of restoring 100 million trees across six continents.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  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. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  5. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  6. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  10. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  15. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...