Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Majid Al Futtaim Achieves the Well Health-Safety Rating for Its HQ and Announces One of Mena Region's Largest Well Health-Safety Rating Enrollments in the Retail Sector

Jun 30, 2022 4:20 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Majid Al Futtaim has enrolled 29 major malls and 11 office buildings across the Middle East and North Africa in the WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Pentair

Jun 30, 2022 4:20 PM ET

In celebration of Pride Month, last week Pentair employees from around the world came together for a virtual panel discussion event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading With Inclusion To Leave Dow Better

Jun 30, 2022 4:05 PM ET

We spoke with our chief Human Resources Officer and chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S. Carter, to reflect on Dow’s journey and progress in the space of inclusion, diversity and equity and what she expects the next 125 years will bring.

Environment

National Grid Statement on United States Supreme Court's West Virginia v. EPA Ruling

Jun 30, 2022 3:10 PM ET

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a fundamental role in addressing climate change through its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras

Jun 30, 2022 3:10 PM ET

Company to empower women and girls in Northern Central America with access to training, capital, business networks and financial tools needed to succeed in the digital economy through Mastercard led and sponsored programs

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Has Dangerous Implications in Fight To Confront the Climate Crisis and Achieve Economic Security

Jun 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

The U.S. Supreme Court decision today in the case of West Virginia v. EPA “endangers our country’s ability to effectively confront the climate crisis, the greatest economic, environmental, and humanitarian threat of our time

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Jun 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Fifth Third today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides updates and progress on the Bank’s ESG strategy and priorities, for all stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Solar Installation at FedEx Facility in D.C. Benefits Local Nonprofit

Jun 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

FedEx is allocating a portion of the electricity bill credits generated by the solar installation to local nonprofit SOME (So Others Might Eat), which provides services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the District.

Innovation & Technology

Net Zero Healthcare: Envisioning an All-Electric Future for Hospitals

Jun 30, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Decarbonisation of the healthcare sector is a pressing and difficult challenge. Is electrification part of the solution? By incorporating electrification, hospitals can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and reap significant benefits.

Research, Reports & Publications

International Paper 2021 Sustainability Report

Jun 30, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Sustainability Community Comes Together To Support Ukraine

Jun 30, 2022 12:35 PM ET

On 21st June, the global sustainability community came together to explore the future of sustainability, and the need for more collaborative, inclusive efforts to advance sustainable development.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

Jun 30, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your Esg Mutual Fund or ETF Really “Green” – More Disclosure May Be Coming

Jun 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors?

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Ahead or on Pace to Meet Many of Its Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

Jun 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases 2021 Sustainability Report and 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Sets $100 Billion Environmental and Social Finance Target Through 2030

Jun 30, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Affordable Housing. Stronger Communities. Regions Foundation Announces Major Investment Benefiting Southeastern Cities

Jun 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

The Regions Foundation formally announced a $5 million Mission Related Investment in Center Creek Capital Group, an organization that is actively addressing affordable housing needs across the Southeast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Jun 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Bacardi's Jessica Merz shares how the company is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires her to advance environmental sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover the Six Steps of Integrated Value Management

Jun 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Here's how organisations can integrate thriving into their organisations, through the six elements of integrated value management (IVM): rethinking patterns, re-aligning partners, renewing principles, redefining purpose, reassessing performance & redesigning portfolios

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG's Lee Zeidman Awarded Eli Sherman Pillar of Achievement and Inducted Into Southern CA Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jun 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cisco Foundation Sparks Innovation by Investing in Promising Solutions to Climate Change

Jun 30, 2022 10:55 AM ET

It is obvious that we, as a society, must do more to reverse the effects of climate change, as well as the related impact of human activities, which are out of balance with what our ecosystems can bear.

Environment

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: An Invitation To Be Curious, Learn and Adapt

Jun 30, 2022 10:30 AM ET

To think of the sheer volume of how many people now integrate some kind of nature-inspired and interconnected design thinking process is awe-inspiring.

Environment

How One VTeamer Leads the Way in Saving America's Rivers

Jun 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

On most days, Dan Zipper goes out with his dogs, running trails or walking along the Bill Branch stream near his home in the Baltimore area.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Organic Certification Program Approves SCS Global Services as Certification Body

Jun 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has been approved by the Regenerative Organic Alliance as an authorized certification body to the Regenerative Organic Certification Standard.