Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Aid for Customers, Communities Rises to More Than $9 Million in Florida

"Assisting our customers and communities during these challenging times remains a top priority for Duke Energy."

Environment

Cummins Demonstrates Leadership on Climate Action at Major Transportation Show

Cummins Inc. showcased both its zero-emission technologies as well as the company’s new fuel-agnostic X Series internal combustion engines capable of optimization with no- and low-carbon fuels, at the world’s largest mobility show

Diversity & Inclusion

Passing Down Traditions: Meet Robert Plata

I have been with GoDaddy for 12 years and am currently a Business Account Manager. I have had many roles here! I started in the Inbound Care department, then transitioned to a supervisor.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Partners With CNote To Invest $20 Million in Under-Resourced Communities

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced a $20 million commitment to CNote. The investment will improve economic access and opportunity in communities across the U.S. by providing capital to support BIPOC-owned and women-led small businesses.

Environment

Closed Loop Partners Releases Key Insights from First-of-a-Kind Multi-Retailer Reusable Bag Pilots, with CVS Health, Target & Walmart

The report, Beyond the Plastic Bag, shares key insights and analysis gathered from reusable bag pilots conducted in select CVS Health, Target and Walmart stores throughout Northern California in 2021.

Health & Healthcare

Survey Asks Americans, ‘What Seems Risky to You?’

Most Americans, especially those with more income and education, are more concerned about mental health than challenges over the economy, the political environment or COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Charity Classic Sets Charitable Giving Record in 2022

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2022 tournament raised more than $8.2 million in support of Iowa children’s charities, surpassing the event’s previous record of $7.3 million set in 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

Free Webinar: Leadership and a Reimagined Approach to Corporate Equity

Join us on Nov 29 for a conversation with leaders from Novartis and Fortune on strategy, innovation, impact, and leadership, with learnings and advice relevant for all business leaders looking to advance equity.

Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Accelerates Cold Chain Decarbonization Following Electric Trailer Trials With Walmart, Loblaws and Martin Brower

Thermo King® has completed initial testing of its innovative evolve™ electric trailer with retailers Walmart and Loblaws, and Martin Brower, a leading supply chain solutions provider for restaurants around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

World’s First Almond Grower Earns Gold Benchmark Equivalence Under the SAI Farm Sustainability Assessment

Pomona Farming is pleased to announce that it is the first almond grower to earn Gold Benchmark Equivalence under the SAI Farm Sustainability Assessment scheme.

Innovation & Technology

Responsible Business Alliance Advances Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Global Supply Chains

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the development of new greenhouse gas (GHG) management capabilities for global supply chains, in partnership with Optera.

Events, Media & Communications

Sedex Appoints New Chief Financial Officer As Importance of ESG Grows

Leading sustainability company Sedex is delighted to announce the appointment of Sonny Bangar as Chief Financial Officer.

Health & Healthcare

Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony Initiative Marks 22 Years in the Fight Against Cancer

For over 20 years, Ralph Lauren has been a leader in the fight against cancer. The Pink Pony Initiative is dedicated to cancer care & prevention, supports programs for research, screenings, early diagnosis, treatment, education & patient navigation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Free Webinar on Economic Inclusion and the Private Sector

Join us on Oct 11 for a conversation with leaders from Walmart, Truist, and OneTen on how the private sector can advance greater economic inclusion.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Forum Agenda Features 60 Corporate Leaders Navigating Change

If you’re like many other leaders charged with planning an ESG strategy for 2023, the expectations of your brand’s stakeholders are presenting real challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Benefits Plan Six Month Update: PNC's $88 Billion Commitment Comes to Life

Under the Community Benefits Plan started Jan. 1, 2022, The PNC Financial Services Group allotted $47 billion in financing for residential mortgage and home equity lending, $26.5 billion in small business loans,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workshop: Shaping Sustainability Systems To Achieve Sustainability Goals

Help shape the revised and integrated ISEAL Code of Good Practice and the future performance of sustainability systems. Join Centre for Responsible Business, ISEAL and VSS Collaboration India in an interactive online workshop.

Education

TCS goIT August Monthly Challenge Winner: SchoolPool

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NortonLifeLock Shares How to Help Protect Kids From Cyberbullying

Recently, NortonLifeLock Technical Director Kevin Roundy joined the National Cybersecurity Alliance and a panel of experts on a webinar to help raise awareness about cyberbullying, while sharing tips for preventing and reporting it.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

We Love 5 Green Blockchain Projects

LBX which tokenizes carbon offset credits gives a shout out to 5 green blockchain solutions that all try to make the world a little better.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Convoy of Hope Responding to Hurricane Ian Needs - Georgia-Pacific

Two truckloads of Georgia-Pacific products were delivered to the Fort Myers area on Thursday, with more being staged in Springfield, Missouri.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Social Mobility, Race and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about university degrees and social mobility, recognizing racial privilege, gender equality at home, and Scotland tackling period poverty.

Health & Healthcare

47% of Heavy Drinkers Seek Treatment Because of a Family Member

Did you know that 47% of heavy drinkers said they sought treatment because a family member expressed concerns?

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Introduces Multiple Breakthrough Sequencing Innovations at Inaugural Genomics Forum

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced multiple breakthrough sequencing innovations at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum:

Energy

Stay On Top of Energy Transition With These Top 10 Podcasts

We’ve assembled a list of top energy transition podcasts that touch on a wide range of related topics, such as sustainable energy technology, policy news, economic impact, and global sustainability efforts.

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