Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Putting the Spotlight on River Heroes

Ninety percent of the world’s population lives within walking distance of a river, making these ecosystems essential to the prosperity and well-being of both people and our environment.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper, Always® and Feeding America® Join Forces To Help #EndPeriodPoverty in the U.S.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) joined forces in Washington, D.C. in advance of Menstrual Hygiene Day to drive awareness of period poverty in the U.S. and to pack 600 Period Care kits for donation to the Greater DC Diaper Bank and Mary’s Center.

Sustainable Development Goals

Inside VMware’s Inaugural Sustainable Software Development Workshop

At the end of Earth Month and just before the annual R&D Innovation Offsite (RADIO), 300 individuals from across VMware came together for the company’s first-ever Sustainable Software Development Workshop (SSDW).

Environment

BIER Project Spotlight: Charco Bendito

Charco Bendito, meaning “Blessed Pool,” is an innovative, first-of-its-kind watershed collaboration addressing shared water challenges in the Municipality of Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco Mexico, a part of the Lerma Santiago watershed in and around Guadalajara, Mexico.

Diversity & Inclusion

Monterey Park Shows Resilience, Solidarity During AAPI Heritage Month

The swearing in of elected public officials is usually a cause for a well-attended celebration. However, the city of Monterey Park held a quiet, private ceremony in late January to swear in its new mayor, Jose Sanchez, and mayor pro tem, Thomas Wong.

Diversity & Inclusion

New to Being Blind: How Lenovo’s Accessibility Features Help Overcome Vision Loss

Lenovo’s Product Diversity Office was formed in 2020 to ensure that Lenovo’s emerging technologies work for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Tabbed as One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2023

Cintas Corporation has again been recognized for its ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace as Forbes has named Cintas to its Best Employers for Diversity 2023 list.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Regenerative Agriculture Can Change the World – Guayakí’s Search for a Director of Impact and Regeneration

​Studies estimate regenerative agriculture could sequester several gigatons of carbon annually. This could be a vital piece of the puzzle in the journey toward carbon neutrality.

Environment

Suzano and Sofidel Join Forces for a Pilot Program To Protect Biodiversity in the Amazon Region and Support Local Communities

Suzano and Sofidel today announced “Together we plant the future”, a landmark three-year pilot project which will advance ecological conservation and restoration, alongside supporting socio-economic development in the Amazon region in Brazil

Environment

TRI Reporting – Important Updates for the 2022 Reporting Year

As you begin working on your RY2022 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) calculations and reports, it is important to consider the rule changes that will impact your RY2022 TRI reports due on July 1st, 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris CEO Scott A. Smith: Delivering on Our Mission for Stakeholders

Throughout 2022, colleagues across the company worked diligently to integrate our legacy companies, to deliver on the priorities of Phase 1 of our strategic plan and to advance commitments and performance in areas especially important to Viatris’ work in sustainability.

Green Infrastructure

The Importance of Developing a Framework for Fleet Electrification

With more than 35 years of experience in the energy industry, Leidos is assisting utilities and government entities across the country with fleet electrification and carbon reduction initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Suncor’s Isabelle Varney, Paving a Path for Women in Energy

For Isabelle, who joined Suncor after working in the mining sector, having women’s voices included in the workplace is simply good business sense.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight: A Company as Diverse as the World We Live In

Although this is a bold statement, it is one that Keysight aspires to be. Why? Because it is critical to our mission.

Innovation & Technology

5G Foundational Inventions: A Deeper Dive Into the 5G Tree

Cellular technology is now a vital aspect of our lives, economies, and societies. Qualcomm’s world-leading R&D, testing, innovation, standards leadership, and commercialization efforts have driven the growth of cellular technologies for over three decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Recognized as One of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023 by USA Today

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023. This inaugural award recognizes U.S.-based companies with the most significant year-over-year reductions in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions relative to revenue.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ Platform Wins Two Webby Awards

Comcast NBCUniversal’s Voices of the Civil Rights Movement platform won both The Webby Award and The Webby People’s Voice Award for Video in the Public Service & Activism category at the 27th Annual Webby Awards.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ken’s Krew: 25 Years of Support, Opportunity and Overcoming Barriers

This year, The Home Depot celebrates a 25-year partnership with Ken’s Krew, a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Gilead’s Supportive Culture Helps Working Parents: LJ’s Story

When LJ Mizzi joined Gilead in 2013, she already had a personal connection to the company. “A Gilead medicine saved the life of a loved one, so I was excited to begin a career here and to contribute in any way I could,” LJ says.

Research, Reports & Publications

CBRE Releases 16th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

CBRE’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how CBRE is working to drive progress for a low carbon future, create opportunities so all people thrive and lead with integrity to build trust.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bringing Innovation to the Age-Old Topic of Ethics

When you think of ethics, a concept as old as time, you may not think of innovation. But as Katie Lawler, senior vice president and global chief ethics officer at U.S. Bank, will tell you, evolving how we think about ethics is innovative itself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Invests More Than $30 Million To Help Over 8 Million People Access Greater Financial Security

Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group®, exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security.

Diversity & Inclusion

“I Truly Feel I’m Able To Be Who I Am at Boston Scientific”

For Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Lee talks to us about how her culture has influenced her career – and how Boston Scientific has supported her along the way.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2023 Points of Light Conference Unleashes the Collective Power of Positive Change

The 2023 Points of Light Conference has 50+ educational workshops, leadership discussions and networking opportunities for CSR and social impact professionals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Learn the Secrets to Showcasing Your CSR Impact

The increasing prominence of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting adds a new wrinkle to sharing the results of our social impact efforts. Download CSR and ESG: A Practical Guide to Social Impact Reporting to help you and your team propel your impact.

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