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

Education

STEAM Careers in Jurassic World and Beyond

As a global media and technology company, we were thrilled to bring together nearly 300 first-generation-college-bound students to Universal Orlando Resort for a second Jurassic World STEAM Symposium.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baopu Development Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Baopu Development annouonced that the Taiwan-based residential developer became an early adopter of IWBI’s WELL for residential program, which is now open for enrollments.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sands China Launches Next Stage of Development of the Londoner Macao

As 2023 came to a close, Sands China has embarked on the next phase of its commitment to investing in Macao’s development as a top global travel destination and supporting Sands’ focus on ongoing property reinvestments.

Sustainable Development Goals

“We Aren’t Waiting To Inherit the World” Part 1

COP is a pivotal moment for United Nations members, politicians, and business leaders to gauge progress in tackling climate change and chart a course for action. At COP 28 this past December, a new group came to the forefront.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Preparing Youth in Foster Care for a Successful Start at Their New Schools With the Maximus Foundation

The Maximus Foundation is proud to provide grant funding for Back2School, which purchased shoes, clothing, and backpacks for more than 670 children during this year’s event.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Investing in the Music City

Part of the Nashville community for 140 years, Regions has been part of the city’s affordable housing story for more than a decade.

Social Impact & Volunteering

8th Annual AMD Day of Service: Celebrating a Global Impact of Good

AMD volunteers in 17 countries came together to make a lasting impact in their communities during the 8th Annual AMD Day of Service, a company-wide celebration of community volunteerism.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Expands Sustainable Index Offering With New Green-Tilted Fixed Income Indices

Bloomberg announced the launch of new green-tilted fixed income indices, which seek to increase weighting to green bonds in some of Bloomberg’s flagship indices such as the Global Aggregate, Treasury and Corporate Indices.

Environment

Florida Teachers Moved to Tears by Forestry-Focused Tour

There is an air reminiscent of the first day of school when 40 strangers sit down in the classroom together for the first time at the Hampton Inn in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Opinion: Workforce Development Is a Perfect Opportunity for Congress To Come Together This Year

It’s time for Congress to modernize workforce development programs and recognize the importance of flexibility for low-income and adult learners at different stages in their lives.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Reimagining Supply Chains in a Disrupted World: A Shift to Sustainability, Resilience, and Efficiency

DP World Americas CEO Brian Enright explores how global upheavals are catalyzing the evolution of supply chain management toward ESG integration and agile strategies

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World and Canpotex Announce Long-Term Agreement

DP World, a global logistics and trade solutions leader, is pleased to announce a five-year management contract with Canpotex for operations at their terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Health & Healthcare

DAMO Academy’s AI Breakthrough Makes Pancreatic Cancer Easier To Detect

Alibaba Group’s research institute DAMO Academy has developed an AI-powered tool that can screen for early signs of pancreatic cancer, one of the most fatal cancers worldwide.

Events, Media & Communications

Leading Brands Discuss How To Adapt to an Evolving Sustainability and Social Impact Landscape at Network Effect: Columbus

3BL has traveled from city to city, bringing today’s most influential corporate leaders and practitioners together for a morning of critical dialogue addressing a spectrum of sustainability and social impact issues with our Network Effect series.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Working Together

Crown strives to reflect the society we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can unleash their full potential and creativity.

Green Infrastructure

Georgia-Pacific Leads Discussion on Mass Timber’s Environmental and Economic Impact in Georgia

Georgia-Pacific recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia’s economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific - See Her: Amy Harrell

Amy Harrell is responsible for helping more than a thousand people stay safe at the Naheola mill in Pennington, Alabama. Her top priority? Making sure people go home the same way they came to work.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Chemours Employees Making a Difference Around the World

At the end of 2023, Chemours held its first official Community Impact Month, focused on giving back and getting involved in the local communities around its global sites.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Silvia Davila, Regional President, Latin America, Danone S.A., Elected to FedEx Board of Directors

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced that Silvia Davila has been elected to the FedEx Board of Directors.

Energy

A Conversation With Entergy and Axios: Power Grid Resiliency in the US

It’s more important now than ever to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power grid as severe weather events become more frequent and intense.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Conservation Takes Flight With Wetland Upgrades and Water Management

Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited (DU) has worked across North America to provide sustainable ecosystems for wetland species and supporting clean and abundant water, among countless other positive outcomes to benefit wildlife and improve public recreation.

Energy

Four Easy Tips To Prepare for the Next Storm

Pepco prepares year-round to make our grid smarter, stronger, and more resilient, but some major storms may still require us to restore power. We’re here to help you get prepared in the event of an emergency.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Work for Humankind Builds a “Future Science & Technology Museum” for Primary School Students in Rural China

In collaboration with Lenovo Foundation Beijing and Guangming Daily, and through its Work For Humankind China program, Lenovo has built an AI-enhanced science and technology museum to spark an interest in literacy and science education among primary school children in rural China

Green Infrastructure

More Zero Emission Trucks To Hit UK Roads Following £200M Investment

New government funding will see up to 370 zero emission trucks on the road and the creation of new green jobs, it has been announced.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Music Will & HARMAN Have Partnered To Bring the Power of Music Education to Even More Students

At HARMAN, we understand the power of music to inspire each of us. With our long history in music innovation, HARMAN and its employees apply our expertise, time and technologies to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

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...