Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

This Locally-Formed Partnership Helps Two Companies Reduce Waste and Cut Emissions

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

When you enter a building, you probably don’t think much about what it took to build it. But the reality is that buildings comprise around 40 percent of global carbon emissions, much of it embodied in the building materials themselves.

Energy

Keeping Cool: 7 Household Tips to Reduce Strain on Your AC

Sep 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

There are several actions air conditioner users can take to reduce the strain on cooling systems in addition to adjusting thermostats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation To Join DraftKings in Fourth Annual Charity Initiative To Raise $100,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 30, 2022 10:45 AM ET

DraftKings Inc. today announced that this October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will host its fourth annual Pink ‘Em charity initiative in collaboration with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Unveils Revolutionary NovaSeq X Series To Rapidly Accelerate Genomic Discoveries and Improve Human Health

Sep 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

llumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of the NovaSeq™ X Series

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Mother of Three Shares Her CAR T-Cell Therapy Journey: Kelly's Story

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Kelly was getting ready to leave on a trip to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary when she started experiencing pain in her abdomen and discovered a lump on her neck.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer: A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Bayer is taking action by investing heavily in our partnerships with biotech organizations.

Innovation & Technology

The Path to Sustainability Travels Through the Cloud

Sep 30, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Sustainability isn’t just about doing good for the environment or society at large — it’s also good for business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Renewed Career Through the Cadence Returnship Program

Sep 30, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Learn more about Diana’s Journey to Returnship from first discovering the program to her transition back into high-tech.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Steps Toward a More Diverse and Inclusive World

Sep 30, 2022 10:10 AM ET

Abbott is an employer, offering opportunity and a common purpose to more than 113,000 people. We're a neighbor to the people we serve in 160 countries. And we’re a citizen of varied and diverse communities around the world.

Energy

Fifth Third Bank Makes BLINK Festival Carbon Neutral in Cincinnati

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Fifth Third Bank announced on Sept. 29 that is measuring the carbon impact and providing verified carbon offsets for the lighting installations at BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, in Cincinnati.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Business Journal's 2022 Corporate Citizenship Community Collaboration Awards Honors Seeding Labs and the Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

MilliporeSigma and Boston, Mass.-based Seeding Labs were recently honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of its four 2022 Corporate Citizenship Community Collaboration awardees.

Health & Healthcare

Marcus Smart Encouraging Donors To 'Get out There and Help' After Losing Mom and Brother to Cancer

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Marcus Smart knows the pain of losing family members to cancer. That's why the Boston Celtics point guard is making it his mission to change the system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rajant's 3rd World Music Benefit for UNICEF Fundraiser To Aid Children Worldwide

Sep 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, will host the third annual “World Music Benefit” to raise awareness and encourage donations for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods: Your Ticket to Culinary Travels

Sep 30, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Food and exploration have always gone hand in hand, and today’s retail and menu offerings give consumers even more opportunities to expand their culinary horizons.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Understanding Green Bond Performance in Market Setbacks

Sep 30, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Green bonds have gained a reputation for providing better downside mitigation than their conventional peers. But in this year’s market downturn, green bonds’ defensive performance patterns were mixed. What does this mean for investors?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Addresses Food Insecurity by Donating Funds and Boxes to Feeding America®

Sep 29, 2022 6:10 PM ET

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging and pulp, recently made a $105,000 donation to Feeding America® to bolster year-round hunger-relief efforts across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Colorado Diversity Council To Host Annual LGBTQ+ Unity Summit Promoting Workplace Equity and Inclusion Across Industries

Sep 29, 2022 6:00 PM ET

Denver, CO- The Colorado Diversity Council will host its annual LGBTQ+ Unity Summit to bring together professionals to discuss workplace equity and inclusion taking place on Wednesday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Setting Up Shop: Introducing Strive USA

Sep 29, 2022 5:50 PM ET

Mastercard’s global small business initiative opens its doors for the first time in the U.S. to support 5 million businesses over the next 5 years

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Awards IDEA Public Schools Grant To Grow Farm Program

Sep 29, 2022 5:05 PM ET

IDEA Public Schools will soon begin construction on a hydroponic farm and outdoor classroom at IDEA Achieve Academy and College Preparatory in Haltom City, Texas. The new facility is made possible thanks to a grant of more than $178,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paychex Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Sep 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Paychex, Inc. announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Holland Construction Supports 7th Urban Art Circuit in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Sep 29, 2022 5:00 PM ET

This September, New Holland Construction, a CNH Industrial brand, is supporting the 7th edition of Urban Art Circuit (CURA) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC to Provide $1.5M to Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Sep 29, 2022 4:30 PM ET

Environment

Focusing on Ethical and Sustainable Food Systems at Clemson University

Sep 29, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Aramark took part in a series of events recently at Clemson University that brought together top researchers to focus on increasing healthy options, minimizing harm to the environment, and making ethical, local sourcing a top priority.

Research, Reports & Publications

Purpose 360: Purpose Under Pressure

Sep 29, 2022 4:00 PM ET

The pandemic has given us a lot to think about. Employees are rearranging their priorities to pursue greater meaning (and values-alignment) in their work, placing significant new demands on their employers.

Innovation & Technology

Takeaways from Climate Week To Design for a More Sustainable Future

Sep 29, 2022 3:00 PM ET

I’m more convinced than ever that we have a diminishing window of time to address the water and climate crisis, but it cannot happen without a new level of cooperation across stakeholders to push innovation. Kohler is up to the challenge!