Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Digging in to Help Reforest the Minnesota Million

May 9, 2022 2:35 PM ET

A group of partners has set a goal to reforest one million acres by 2040. Projections indicate the campaign - called the Minnesota Million - will reduce the state’s yearly carbon emissions by nearly 20%.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines' New Flight School Seeks Diversity in the Flight Deck

May 9, 2022 2:30 PM ET

United's Aviate Academy is a training program designed to encourage more women and people of color to take to the skies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Recognized as a US Best Managed Company

May 9, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Griffith Foods is proud to announce the company’s selection as a 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Energy Efficiency Programs Recognized by Federal Energy and Environmental Agencies

May 9, 2022 1:30 PM ET

National Grid has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR® Excellence in Marketing award and the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Celebrates 250,000th Veteran to Participate in the Honor Flight Program

May 9, 2022 12:50 PM ET

American’s newly dedicated Airbus A321 aircraft, which serves as a flying tribute to recipients of the Medal of Honor — departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with the 250,000th participant in the Honor Flight program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CAEL Receives $15.7 Million Grant from Truist Foundation to Strengthen Financial Services Career Pathways

May 9, 2022 12:30 PM ET

The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, announced it has been awarded a $15.7 million grant from Truist Foundation.

Environment

Data Center Operations - Navigating EHS Challenges

May 9, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Our latest EHSxTech® event focused on data center operations and how peers are navigating their environment, health, and safety (EHS) challenges.

Environment

US Atlantic Scup Fishery Achieves MSC Certification

May 9, 2022 11:30 AM ET

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today announced that the Atlantic Scup (Stenotomus chrysops) bottom trawl fishery has achieved MSC certification for sustainable fishing practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ideas and Examples to Make Your Next Employee Charitable Giving Campaign and Fundraising Events as Fun as LGA's

May 9, 2022 11:25 AM ET

When you think of the word “fun” insurance isn’t likely the first thing that pops into your head, but in our two decades of facilitating Legal & General America’s (LGA) Charitable Giving Campaign

Environment

Employee-Powered Climate Action

May 9, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Protecting our Earth is the collective challenge of our times, requiring global cooperation at every level of society: from cities and governments to businesses, academia, and individuals.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating Energy Innovation with Anne Lillywhite, Vice President, Engineering, EMEA

May 9, 2022 11:15 AM ET

As Eaton’s vice president, Engineering, Electrical Sector for Eaton’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA) and Eaton European Innovation Center, Anne’s role puts her at the heart of a power transformation.

Research, Reports & Publications

7 Gen Z Entrepreneurs to Look to for Inspiration

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

If you had a penny for every time you had an idea in high school or college but ended up letting it go, how many pennies would you have?

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Sustainability Report: Letter From Our Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Alexa Dembek

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

While we’re proud of all we accomplished last year, we recognize there’s much more we need to do. Commitment runs deep within our company, starting at the very heart of why we exist, our purpose.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and Deerfield Management Partner to Accelerate Drug Development

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, and Deerfield Management, a healthcare investment management firm, today announced a five-year partnership to apply a genetic-led approach to the discovery and development of novel therapies for diseases with unmet medical needs.

Education

Episode 2: On the Porch with Rose Stuckey Kirk

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Air Force Military Spouse Shares 8-Year Career with The Home Depot

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Alexis Strom is known as Lexi around The Home Depot store in Holly Springs, Georgia, where she leads the cashier team.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Foundation Awards $2 Million+ in Scholarships

May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET

KFC Foundation awards $2 million+ in scholarships to 631 KFC restaurant employees across the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Acquires Fintech GradFin

May 9, 2022 10:15 AM ET

KeyBank today announced that it has acquired GradFin, one of the nation’s leading Public Service Loan Forgiveness counseling providers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eco-Conscious Summer Style: Timberland Introduces the GreenStride™ Solar Wave ST Collection

May 9, 2022 10:05 AM ET

Step out and chase the light in the GreenStride™ Solar Wave ST collection, offering progressive style and lightweight comfort to take you from the city streets to summer trails and back again.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Partnership for the Goals in Action

May 9, 2022 10:00 AM ET

At TCS, we are building on the belief that business can be a catalyst for change. Our purpose is to connect people to opportunities in the digital economy and that mission is central to the way we operate as a business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WaterAid and The VF Foundation Launch Program to Improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Cambodia

May 9, 2022 10:00 AM ET

WaterAid and The VF Foundation announce the launch of a year-long program to reach more than 85,000 people with access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in Cambodia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Investors Lead Demand for Businesses to Disclose Human Rights Impacts

May 9, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Stakeholder demands are reaffirming that disclosure on human rights related impacts are central to how companies demonstrate accountability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Masonite International Corporation Announces 2030 ESG Goals, Releases 2021 Report

May 9, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced the company’s 2030 ESG vision

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's David Burnham Discusses Using No/Low Code Development Platforms to Redevelop Federal IT Applications

May 9, 2022 9:00 AM ET

David Burnham is a lead architect for Tetra Tech’s Federal Information Technology (IT) group in Arlington, Virginia.

Environment

Fifth Third Sets New Operational Sustainability Targets by 2030

May 9, 2022 6:05 AM ET

Fifth Third today announced six new operational sustainability targets to be achieved by 2030.