Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Green Infrastructure

Keeping an Eye on the Bolt: Why I Think It’s the Electric Vehicle To Watch in the Coming Years

Chevrolet announced a price reduction in the next model of their most popular EV. I think the price reduction is very calculated, and it’s intended to earn General Motors as much market share as possible in the affordable electric car market.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Secures $500M Investment to Usher in New Era of Sustainability-Led Business Decisions

EcoVadis, the leading provider of business sustainability ratings, has raised $500M with plans to accelerate its vision of influencing every business decision with sustainability intelligence, becoming a sustainability impact unicorn.

Education

TCS Expands in Minnesota by Creating More Hi-Tech Jobs and Growing STEM Education Initiatives by 50%

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced plans to continue growing its footprint in Minnesota by expanding its hiring program in the coming year and accelerating its STEM outreach efforts in local schools to cover 50% more students and teachers.

Health & Healthcare

Why In-Cabin Air Quality on Public Transport Matters

While the public transportation sector has invested heavily in rigorous cleaning protocols, there is now an increased focus on reducing the concentration of viruses and other harmful pollutants in the air.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named One of Forbes' Best Employers for New Graduates

Growing our people is a top priority, so we’re proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for New Graduates.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sara Tolaney on Gilead's Research Scholars Program and the Importance of Diversity in Medicine

Dr. Sara Tolaney oversees an independent and diverse scientific review committee composed of experts in oncology who review all applications and select who will receive funding. Diversity is at the forefront of her mind.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

In 1987, Merck committed to donate Mectizan – as much as needed, for as long as needed – with the goal to help eliminate river blindness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Daughter of Cleveland, Tenn. Plant Employee Turns Whirlpool Sons and Daughters Scholarship Into Degree and Job Serving Her Community

Few people are more motivating and inspiring than Whirlpool Corporation’s Cleveland Manufacturing New Employee Trainer, Clarissa Shepherd. It’s easy to see that her daughter, Sierra, learned excellence, enthusiasm and integrity by example.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Davos Spring: A First-Timer's Impressions From the World Economic Forum

I was invited to the Annual Meeting of the Forum to share a business perspective on the role nature-based solutions play in strategies to achieve net-zero, like VMware’s 2030 Agenda.

Events, Media & Communications

LifeGuides® Launches 10,000 Families With Four Points Inc. Scaling to 70,000 Families in 3-Years

At the 2022 Society of HR Managers (SHRM) annual conference in New Orleans, LifeGuides® announced a 3-year strategic partnership with Four Points, Inc., which is a national pre-tax voluntary benefits plan provider.

Research, Reports & Publications

McKinsey & Company Releases 2021 ESG Report on Accelerating Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

McKinsey & Company releases 2021 ESG Report on accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth

Events, Media & Communications

Whole Planet Foundation Hosts Inaugural Benefit & Showcase in Hawaii

Whole Planet Foundation is excited to announce the return of in-person events with a special benefit and showcase on June 24, 2022, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, in partnership with Whole Foods Market Hawaii stores and Mana Up.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Pak US and Canada Appoints Eric Harris as Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs

Tetra Pak today announced that Eric Harris has been named Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada.

Environment

What Can I Do to Invest in a More Sustainable Planet?

If you’re wondering what you can do to invest in a more sustainable planet, we’ve put together a list of actions you can take on Earth Day and every day. You don’t have to do everything. You can start small – but start somewhere.

Diversity & Inclusion

Marathon Petroleum Partners With Women in Trucking

Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail (T&R) organization has announced two new partnerships with the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) and the Women in Trucking Foundation.

Diversity & Inclusion

PSEG Welcomes 2022 Interns

As the world changes, PSEG is changing with it, adapting the way we work to support a flexible and hybrid work environment.

Environment

Getting Familiar With ESG Frameworks

While disclosing ESG information is voluntary today, regulations are on the horizon – so the time to prepare for ESG reporting is now.

Environment

Southern Company, in Partnership With Volta, Now Offering Sustainable Software Solutions to Companies Transitioning From Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles

Southern Company announced a significant step in electric transportation solutions for companies looking to transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioners Are Imperative for Successful Net Zero Transitions in the Consumer Goods Industry

An accurate LCA should play a key role in responsible business practice, even if the legislation hasn’t come into force yet because it demonstrates that a business is serious about a Net Zero transition.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Employee Spotlight: Pride Is Power

As T-Mobile celebrates Pride 2022 with the affirmation “I am an advocate for my community, making an impact,” we bring you the personal stories of several employees who share exactly how they live out that commitment at work and beyond.

Sustainable Development Goals

U.S. Employees Returning to the Office Are 'Greener' Than When They Left at the Start of the Pandemic, Essity Survey Finds

U.S. employees have high expectations for green office spaces and expect more eco-friendly practices from their employers, according to new research released today by global hygiene and health company, Essity.

Environment

Six Fast-Food Giants Commit to Science-Based Targets, but Challenges Remain

A three-year global investor engagement with fast-food giants has resulted in significant progress on climate target-setting but has raised concerns for investors about the management of both emissions and water usage in the supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Biogen Foundation and Community Lab Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Our Communities

Biogen is celebrating 20 years of caring deeply with the 20th anniversary of the Biogen Foundation and the Biogen Community Lab.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Our Allyship Muscle at Keysight

As the executive sponsor to Keysight's LGBTQA+ employee network group (ENG) and a passionate advocate for women and underrepresented minorities, I've made it a personal mission to understand and practice how to become a better ally.

Sustainable Development Goals

Cummins Speaks Out for Euro 7/VII Emission Regulations

Upcoming emissions regulations for cars, vans and heavy duty trucks in Europe hold tremendous promise, but for industry to innovate it needs a clear roadmap and timetable from policymakers to plan accordingly, says a top Cummins Inc. executive.

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