Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Hyper-Competitive Investment Industry, People Rarely Talk About Mental Health Issues. That's Slowly Starting to Change.

May 18, 2022 9:45 AM ET

AllianceBernstein has created a comprehensive mental wellness program since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Education

MilliporeSigma Announces the Expansion of Hands-On Science Education Program With Kick-off of Global Curiosity Cube® Mobile Lab

May 18, 2022 9:45 AM ET

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that it has further enhanced its commitment to STEM education, with the launch of its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab in Europe and North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named One of 100 Best Corporate Citizens in U.S.

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the U.S. in annual rankings based on the environmental, social and governance practices of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Is Global Activism Today and How Your Business Can Start

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, Benevity's Karl Yeh speaks with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs, about global activism, what it looks like today and how to get started.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Media Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

3BL Media announced today the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Energy

Camco Clean Energy Teams Up With Energy Peace Partners to Support Renewable Energy Development in Vulnerable African States

May 18, 2022 4:00 AM ET

Climate and impact fund manager Camco Clean Energy has partnered with Energy Peace Partners to manage the Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) Aggregation Fund to expand renewable energy investment in fragile states in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Celebrates Great Place to Work® Certification Nation Day

May 17, 2022 6:00 PM ET

Bacardi strives to make moments matter for its people every single day. Join Bacardi as it celebrates being Great Place to Work(R) certified at 37 Bacardi locations in 22 countries around the globe!

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Presents: Brave, Not Perfect - A Conversation with Reshma Saujani

May 17, 2022 5:30 PM ET

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event featuring Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings CEO Named One of Boston Globe's Top 50 Tech Power Players

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins has been named one of Boston Globe's top 50 Tech Power Players for growing & leading one of the regions biggest consumer tech brands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Healthcare Diversity Council Recognizes Top Organization and Leader Awardees at the Third Annual National Healthcare DEI Conference

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

The Healthcare Diversity Council (HDC), an initiative of the National Diversity Council (NDC), will host its third annual National Healthcare DEI Conference on the theme, “Planning our Path to Equity."

Education

Marathon Petroleum Helps Create New Learning Path for Low-Income Students in Salt Lake City

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) is helping to bring a new dimension in science education to a non-profit charter school that serves low-income families in Salt Lake City.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Team Wins The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022 Award

May 17, 2022 5:00 PM ET

It is a proud moment for our CNH Industrial India team to be bestowed with “The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022” Award.

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Sustainability Report: Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Leader, DuPont Water & Protection

May 17, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Future of the CSO | Reckitt | Episode 6

May 17, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Miguel shared an incredible insight into the development of the CSO role, the skillset required and valuable advice on what it takes to get into the space.​​

Energy

7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

May 17, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Corporations across the globe are stepping up their efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 – and sooner. We highlight seven leaders who demonstrate that all industries can take part in building a low carbon economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Coach Included in Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX) for the First Time

May 17, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Coach was included in Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX) for the first time this year.

Environment

How Can Science and Innovation Transform Mine Water to Water Our Crops?

May 17, 2022 12:45 PM ET

As the world’s population continues to grow and climate change-induced droughts threaten water supply, water scarcity is a major concern, making mine and industry water a precious resource.

Energy

Mylar Balloons Should Spark Celebrations - Not Power Outages

May 17, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Graduations, weddings, Mother’s and Father’s Day, religious ceremonies and Independence Day – spring and summer have many special events often celebrated with Mylar balloons, yet keeping such hazards away from power lines is essential for public safety.

Health & Healthcare

Coming Together for Children's Mental Health

May 17, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have pinned their hopes on schools to help children cope.

Health & Healthcare

Tips to Improve Mental Well-Being

May 17, 2022 12:45 PM ET

It is estimated that up to one-third of cancer patients in hospitals experience negative mental health effects.

Environment

Buzzing With Inspiration: Lessons From a Honeybee

May 17, 2022 12:25 PM ET

"Every time I open a hive, I see and learn from a team with deep-rooted belief in working collectively toward the greater good."

Research, Reports & Publications

'Humanization of Pet Food' Driving New Capacity for Manufacturers, CRB Report Finds

May 17, 2022 12:15 PM ET

While many industries struggle with economic and market challenges, a new report from CRB finds that pet food manufacturers are racing to add capacity to meet consumer demand for high-quality products,

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The High Cost of Climate Inaction

May 17, 2022 11:45 AM ET

For decades, scientists have studied the risks of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the earth’s climate.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Approach to Circular Economy

May 17, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The following objectives are essential to the establishment of Owens Corning's circular economy model.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases 2021 Social Responsibility Report Highlighting Its Impact and Outlining Key Commitments To Build a Better World

May 17, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Blackbaud released its 2021 Social Responsibility Report, sharing how the company is growing and strengthening the entire social good community, empowering its people, stewarding the environment and expanding responsible business practices.