Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Launches Utility Industry's First Sustainable Commercial Paper Notes Focused On Socioeconomic Advancement

Majority of company’s issuance directed towards expanded opportunities for diverse suppliers

Research, Reports & Publications

A Team Effort: Introducing the 2021 Purpose Playbook

Great teams are driven by core values that inspire individual responsibilities and collective goals. That’s the philosophy guiding our ESG strategy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak 2022 Sustainability Report: Message From the CEO

As the world continued to experience the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including global supply chain disruptions, resource shortages, employment challenges and inflation – these have not been easy times.

Environment

Chemours Commends the U.S. Senate for Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

The Chemours Company commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than Two Million Women Rock-IT

“It’s the power of seeing other women succeed. There’s nothing that can replace that.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: China's State-Owned Enterprises Hold Keys to Carbon Neutral

It’s important for investors to understand the ecosystem in which SOEs operate to gain insight on the macro and microeconomic challenges that will determine whether China’s long-term carbon-neutrality plans are successful.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Overcoming Her Fears, Christina Is a Habitat for Humanity Homeowner With New Goals

Their house is being built as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative that will build more than 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes over the next three years in partnership with hundreds of families.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Can Companies Deliver Impact for the SDGs?

UN Sustainable Development Goals are central to how we collaborate to address the most urgent global challenges. The Goals provide a route map towards a better and more sustainable future, yet what do they mean in practice for companies?

Events, Media & Communications

Gildan’s Environmental Initiatives To Be Featured on StarMedia Productions Show: Earth With John Holden

Gildan will be featured in an episode of StarMedia Productions’ show Earth with John Holden, an Emmy Award winning television series that spotlights environmental initiatives and the innovative companies that are making them happen.

Energy

Three New Business Models to Achieve Carbon-Reduction Goals

Tetra Tech’s senior climate advisor Rodrigo Chaparro looks at Cooperative Approaches as a market-based path toward net zero.

Environment

Trane Technologies Statement on the Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

Paul Camuti, executive vice president and chief technology and sustainability officer of Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, issued the following statement regarding the ratification of the Kigali Amendment.

Education

Land Betterment Impact Minute #41: Outreach Strategies With Bill Shory

Bill Shory of Fleur de Lis Communications explains the importance of building outreach into your community impact strategies and shares tips on how to do so.

Green Infrastructure

Fifth Third Installs 20 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati

As National Drive Electric Week approaches, Fifth Third today announced the installation of 20 new electric vehicle charging units at its Madisonville Operations Center parking garage in Cincinnati.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins Two AB 2022 Awards in Brazil for Its Sustainable Innovations

CNH Industrial’s commitment to innovation that transforms, connects people, technologies and everyday practices has seen it recognized once again as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil.

Environment

Saving the Planet, One Tree at a Time

Rayonier was recently selected as an industry leader in innovative forestry management for a segment on Inside The Blueprint.

Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Unveils Cutting Edge Cold Chain Decarbonization Solutions for Truck, Trailer & Bus at IAA Transportation 2022

Thermo King® unveiled cutting edge truck, trailer and bus solutions for cold chain electrification and decarbonization at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading Online Operators Launch Principles for Responsible Gaming

The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. The 12-point pledge is a commitment to principles of responsible online gaming and are recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mark S. Sutton, International Paper CEO, on Building a Better IP

Building a Better IP is our plan for accelerating improvement and creating long-term, sustainable value for all of our stakeholders. Our Vision 2030 goals are an integral part of this plan.

Green Infrastructure

Henkel Expands Brandon Facility To Support EV and Electronics Manufacturing

The expanded facility will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and allow Henkel to increase production of thermal interface materials used to manufacture high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EV).

Energy

Decarbonizing Fleets With Renewable Diesel

Fleet managers seeking for immediate, efficient emissions reductions should look to renewable diesel paired with mobile fueling.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Leaders Recognized for Excellence

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has bestowed Rebecca Barnard, Sappi Forestry Certification Manager, with the Young Forester Leadership Award for her dedication to sustainability and responsible forestry.

Environment

Walmart and P&G Partner With TerraCycle To Launch Recycling Program

The recycling program aims to help the planet and local communities by reducing waste and keeping otherwise non-recyclable plastic packaging out of landfills.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen Study Finds Hispanic Representation on Both Sides of the Camera, Drives Bingeability and Cultural Watchability for Latinos and New Audiences

Inclusion of Hispanic talent in front and behind the camera in streaming programs has a direct correlation on the bingeability and cultural watchability according to Nielsen's latest Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building the Future Workforce: Stanley Black & Decker Re-Opens Application Period for Global Impact Challenge To Empower Makers

The application period for Stanley Black & Decker’s annual Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge will be open from October 1 – October 25, 2022.

Health & Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare and Peloton To Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness Platform

UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, and Peloton Interactive, Inc. have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  4. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  8. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...