Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

New Research Commissioned by Qualcomm Shows That Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by Up to 18%

New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe Inc., showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing Lives on and off the Ice: Figure Skating in Harlem Receives 75FOR75 Sports Matter Grant

Figure Skating in Harlem is much more than skating; it’s a safe space in an under-resourced community for young girls to achieve academic excellence and physical well-being.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Introducing Coachtopia: A New World of Circular Craft From Coach

Today, Coach launches Coachtopia, a new sub-brand focused on circular craft and collaborative creativity, catalyzing the brand’s progress towards a fully circular business model.

Education

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip Exploring Student Leadership

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – The Courage to Act Virtual Field Trip – showing students in grades 6-12 the power of student voice and leadership to effect change.

Energy

What Makes a Data Center Sustainable?

Data centers enable everything we do online, from powering the internet to making digital communication and connection possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi Opens 2023 ‘Ideas that Matter' Call for Entries

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced the call for entries for its 2023 Ideas that Matter grant program, welcoming projects from designers and creatives that positively impact people, communities and the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#STG2023: Regions Bank Teams To Share the Good

For the 14th year in a row, Regions Bank is launching Share the Good, an annual outreach program that complements the bank’s year-round community engagement initiatives.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability in Action: A Homeowner in Tennessee Maximizes Energy Efficiency

A homeowner in Memphis increased efficiency and reduced energy costs by installing variable speed heat pumps and upgraded smart thermostats from Trane®.

Innovation & Technology

Qlik and HARMAN Expand Trusted Partnership

Recently at QlikWorld 2023, Qlik® and HARMAN®, focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced an expanded strategic relationship to deliver joint solutions for HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) customers.

Environment

Improving Sustainability & Supporting Equitable Access in America's National Parks

The National Park Foundation (NPF) is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.

Environment

How AMD Is Helping Customers Save Energy and Advance Their Sustainability Goals

Every April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day, and people from around the globe come together to advance sustainability and climate action.

Environment

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Plants Over Half a Million Trees Across the U.S.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has renewed its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to support the planting of 80,000 trees across the U.S. each year.

Environment

Chemours and TC Energy Collaborate on the Development of Two Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities in West Virginia

The Chemours Company and TC Energy, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Climate Change Brings Students Together to Focus on Mobility Solutions for the Future

The third annual Made to Move Communities™ Student Challenge from Otis Worldwide Corporation, paired volunteer mentors from the vertical mobility leader with 230 students across 15 countries and territories.

Social Impact & Volunteering

“Pro” Teams & Playhouses: Some Assembly Required

When it comes to teambuilding and giving back to their communities, our Henkel employees don’t play around.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Acer Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Acer Group has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and announced its net-zero strategy outlining nine directions under three major pillars of operations, products and services, and value chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thank You Bath & Body Works Associates for Making a Difference

This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we extend a special thank you to all of the Bath & Body Works associates across Gingham Nation for contributing their time and talent to support and enrich communities across the globe!

Events, Media & Communications

Is ESG a Threat to Humanity? Opponents Think So & Are Pushing Back on Climate Crisis Actions

How long ago was it that when you mentioned “ESG”, people would ask, “what’s that”?  We sure have moved a far distance from those times. Now ESG is seen in Republican-led states as “a threat” to the well-being of citizens and public finance.

Health & Healthcare

Singapore’s Best Employers 2023: Illumina Singapore Illustrates a ‘Culture of Care’

Flexible time off, critical care leave, mentorship programmes and a week-long company-wide shutdown are just some of the policies that biotech company Illumina Singapore offers its 1,800 employees here.

Environment

Finless Foods: A Different Kettle of Fish

Long time Sea Change Radio listeners know a thing or two about the challenges of being both a seafood lover and an environmentalist

Diversity & Inclusion

Doing More During Black History Month

In workplaces seeking innovation through DEI initiatives, where to start can seem very perplexing and, in some cases, almost crippling due to today's cultural focus.

Health & Healthcare

Barrier Mapping Case Study: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is striving to become a zero-waste campus by 2025 through an economically sustainable waste diversion program. As part of this process, they have identified several Key barriers to overcome in their operations.

Innovation & Technology

Siemens and IBM Collaborate To Accelerate Sustainable Product Development and Operations

The companies will develop a combined software solution to help organizations optimize product lifecycles, and make it easier to improve traceability across processes, prototype and test concepts much earlier in development, and adopt more sustainable product designs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaborating With Our Suppliers To Save Resources

Across Dow, we are working with suppliers to find circular business practices to save resources such as water. Recently, we uncovered a way to save water and reduce carbon emissions and waste in an unexpected way – through package labeling.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strategies To Mobilize Your Social Media Followers Around a Cause

Attend our webinar on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, where we will discuss targeted strategies for nonprofit social media content creation.

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