Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Education

Charcuterie Entrepreneurs Gain Strength Through Verizon's Free Business Courses

Monica Nino and Bryan Gonzales, owners of The Board Couple, are using what they’ve learned through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to navigate new levels of success.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways To Make the Economy Work Better for Women

Small farms are plentiful in Hà Giang, a province in the forested hills of northern Vietnam where Luu Thi Hoa started Po My, an agricultural cooperative that sells peas, leafy greens and honey from local farms.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tapestry's Approach to Climate Change

Tapestry and our brands are responding to the urgent call for collective action and doing our part to mitigate climate-related risks to our business, our people and the communities where we live and work.

Sustainable Development Goals

Strategic Approach and Climate Change at FedEx

At FedEx, we recognize that our business has an impact on the environment and we are committed to minimizing that impact. Our Practical Sustainability philosophy guides our sustainability strategy through our Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize approach.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The PROPEL Center Announces Site Location for Technology-Innovation Hub

The PROPEL Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, announced the construction location for its new physical campus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing LGBTQ+ Inclusion With Pride of Aramark and OUTstanding Community Partner Awards

Each year, Aramark’s PRIDE ERG recognizes one member who most demonstrates the group’s mission to foster an open, inclusive environment in which LGBTQ+ employees and their allies are engaged to achieve professional goals and growth.

Education

Covestro LLC, greenlight for girls and Chatham University Bring Immersive STEM Experience to Pittsburgh-area Students

Women, of any age and background, should have access to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. That is one of the guiding principles behind greenlight for girls’ work, through which they envision a balanced future

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Exchange Announces Charitable Partners

Land Betterment Exchange announces the charities selected to be part of the Land Betterment Exchange Charitable Contribution program.

Innovation & Technology

Climate Week: Logitech Joins UNDP Hour To Collaborate on Climate Solutions

Logitech’s Prakash Arunkundrum recently participated in New York Climate Week to discuss the company’s long-term vision of sustainability, current initiatives, as well as goals now and into the future for Logitech and the tech industry as a whole.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph LaRossa Honored by American Gas Association

The AGA has announced that PSEG President and CEO Ralph LaRossa has received their 2022 Distinguished Service Award. The honor recognizes visionary leaders who enhance customers’ lives through dedication to their industry and communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Singapore Firms Blame Lack of Budget, Talent for Sustainability Struggles: Report

NTUC LearningHub noted a “persisting” gap between having the intention and actually implementing sustainable business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NortonLifeLock Celebrates International Day of the Girl

Today, we are observing the International Day of the Girl's 10th anniversary, which recognizes the challenges and accomplishments unique to girls around the globe. Learn more about our partner Girl Up and how you can support their #GirlHero awards.

Environment

Schneider Electric and MSCI Announce Multi-Pronged Climate Action Partnership

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, and MSCI, a leading provider of global investment tools and intelligence, today announced a new collaboration with MSCI for climate action.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Spotlights Hispanic Employees' Cultural Traditions in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

My favorite family tradition is one that may be found in many Cuban households on New Year’s Eve.

Environment

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Biodiversity, Natural Habitat & Cultural Resource Protection

Biodiversity, natural habitat and cultural resource protections are key considerations for SCE as we modernize and update our grid infrastructure and execute on our Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trust Can't Wait: How To Prepare for Unfinished ESG Reporting Requirements

“Get ready,” “start now,” “it’s time to prepare.” When it comes to ESG reporting, organizations are constantly being told to act as quickly as possible.

Education

UC San Diego Students Cross Borders and Explore New Fields in STEM

Growing up in Tijuana, Mexico, Olivia Graeve was interested in pursuing the sciences but didn’t quite know how to make a career of it. To her knowledge, no cross-border student exchange programs for scientific research were available to her.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Shortlisted for the 2022 FinTech Futures Banking Tech Awards

This award recognizes our use of A.I. to create more financial opportunities for individuals and communities historically shut out of the mainstream financial system.

Education

Reading Is Fundamental Joins Forces With Trane Technologies to Advance the Power of Literacy and Create Sustainable Futures

Reading Is Fundamental joined forces with Trane Technologies at the start of the 2021-2022 school year to deliver on their shared mission to support children’s literacy and empower children through reading.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Turning Environmental and Social Promises Into Action

Medtronic is turning environmental and social promises into action.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Slice of NiCE: Nickelodeon Community Efforts - August/September 2022

A bi-weekly update/preview into what Nickelodeon Animation & the Community Efforts (aka NiCE) team is up to around the globe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Among the “PEOPLE Companies That Care®” for 3rd Consecutive Year

"Receiving this award for a third straight year is inspiring and humbling, as there is no better single measure of how we are treating our colleagues than direct feedback from them."

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Equal Pay, LGBTQ+ and More

The State of California just passed a bill on pay transparency, that would require companies to disclose salary ranges on their job listings. It would also impose reporting requirements on companies with more than 100 employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month AEG’s LA Galaxy Partners With Susan G. Komen’s “More Than Pink Walk” To Raise Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer Research

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AEG's LA Galaxy employees joined more than 2,000 volunteers on October 8, 2022, for the Susan G. Komen “More Than Pink Walk,” to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  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. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  5. 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...
  6. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.