Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards & Rankings

EPRI Receives DOE Award To Research Uranium Recovery Options for the Next Generation of Reactors

“Recovering uranium from used nuclear fuel so that it can be used in the next generation of reactors helps to ensure the success of carbon-free generation,” said Neil Wilmshurst, EPRI senior vice president of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer.

Education & Workforce Development

Through Mentorship, Verizon Volunteers Are Helping Young Women Around the World Excel in STEM

Brianna Hanson, a third-year college student in Kingston, Jamaica, remembers how STEM subjects captivated her as a girl. “Science, technology, engineering and math really intrigued me growing up,” she says.

Awards & Rankings

Sands China Receives the Special Olympics' Golisano Health Leadership Award

In September, Sands China was awarded the Golisano Health Leadership Award by the Special Olympics for its long-term sponsorship of the Macau Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Program.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Improving the Sustainability of Golf Through Recycling

As a sport steeped in centuries old traditions, golf isn’t known for innovative change, but Team Dow sees an opportunity to use innovations in sustainability to advance the sport.

Volunteering & Community

Achieving Greater Together: Northern Trust Gives Back

Globally, Northern Trust employees performed more than 25,000 hours of service for a total of more than 1,200 organizations.

AI & Technology

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape

Since 2021, FedEx has been collaborating with the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) to introduce women and minority-owned businesses to the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab.

Philanthropy

Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People With Disabilities

Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to promote empathy, equity and independence for people with disabilities.

Corporate Responsibility

Alkermes Supporting Local Communities

Alkermes respects the culture, customs and values of the people in the communities in which we operate. We seek to support and positively impact these communities through our grant programs, sponsorship contributions and volunteer support.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Sky Tackles Digital Inequality Through Tech Grant Commitment

Sky is announcing the roll-out of its Sky Up Tech Grants initiative with an investment of £220,000 to provide young people with equipment and connections to get online.

Philanthropy

How IBM Is Helping Bridge the Digital Divide

IBM is investing in the future of work with a holistic approach that offers access to education and training while creating a more diverse pipeline of applicants to fill the skills gap.

Environment

Fashion Industry’s Role at COP27 in Driving Collective Action To Deliver on Decarbonization Targets

The recently concluded annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) brought delegates from all over the world to discuss the progress the world has made in the fight against climate change and the impact business is having on people and planet.

Inclusion & Opportunity

HRH Prince Feisal: Sport Should Be Safe for Everyone

Speaking at the opening of the 8th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport, IOC Executive Board member and Deputy Chair of the IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein,

Research & Reports

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Water & Wastewater

Southwire responsibly manages water resources through water quality and quantity policies and regulatory compliance.

Corporate Responsibility

3 Guiding Pillars for Companies Looking to Create an Effective Climate Transition Plan

Nasdaq, along with a broad range of stakeholders, is helping to provide suggested steps towards climate progress and transparency.

AI & Technology

C-V2X: A New Era of Smart Transportation in the United States [White Paper]

With greater federal government leadership, we can soon be on the road to a future of safer, more economical, and more sustainable transportation – with C-V2X leading the way.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet Susan Clayton, Baltimore Runner-Turned-Entrepreneur

Baltimore resident and avid runner Susan Clayton founded WhitePaws RunMitts, an outdoor gear and apparel company best known for its patented, convertible, thumbless mittens with inside pockets for hand warmers.

Volunteering & Community

Franklin Templeton Celebrates 75th Anniversary With $75K Donation and Week of Volunteering

The week of November 14 marked Franklin Templeton’s 75th Anniversary and, as a key part of the celebration, the company organized an Impact Week to focus on community service.

Inclusion & Opportunity

PNC Employees Use Expertise to Assist Transgender Community

In partnership with Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith, members of PNC’s corporate legal team donated many hours to help dozens of transgender people work through the name change process – at no cost to participants.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Understanding EDISON: The Strategic Energy and Water Efficiency Program of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

As part of its sustainability strategy, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020.

Corporate Responsibility

GRI Reporting Companies Well Prepared for New European Standards

GRI has hailed the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as an important step towards implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and holding companies operating in the EU market accountable for their impacts.

Corporate Responsibility

Tetra Tech's Kalinda Magloire Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Locally Led Peacebuilding Programming in Fragile Contexts

Tetra Tech’s Kalinda Magloire discusses challenges and opportunities for locally led peacebuilding programming in Haiti and other fragile contexts.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Kimberly-Clark's Lisa Morden Shares Insights on Mobilizing Collaboration to Drive Systemic Change

Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined leaders from BSR, the Apparel Impact Institute and the Network for Sustainable Business at the Reuters Events Transform Supply Chains USA ‘22 conference for a panel on mobilizing collaboration to drive systemic change across ecosystems.

Philanthropy

WETA: Producing Content of True Consequence and Bringing Important Ideas to Life on Behalf of the Public

For more than 60 years, WETA has served Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with high-quality, educational cultural, news and public affairs programs and services.

Events

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces Edna Ayme-Yahil as New Communications Director

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to announce that Edna Ayme-Yahil has been appointed Communications Director effective November 28th.

Energy & Infrastructure

Major 2,000 MW Solar and Battery Storage Effort To Address UK Energy Needs

Black & Veatch has been awarded a lead role in the development of an initial 2GW of solar and battery storage by UK-based developer Amberside Energy.

Latest Campaigns

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...