Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Blackstone Real Estate Announces Formation of April Housing and Appoints Alice Carr as Chief Executive Officer

Feb 24, 2022 3:55 PM ET

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced its new portfolio company, April Housing, which will serve as a leading provider of solutions and capital for the creation and preservation of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Class Diversity, Gender and More

Feb 24, 2022 3:25 PM ET

Today we are talking about first-generation-professionals, how Swedish parents are paid to look after sick children, why the gender of a surgeon might matter, and the #STEMTheGap campaign from Olay.

Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring Black History Month with Action

Feb 24, 2022 3:20 PM ET

The 2022 theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness, which aligns perfectly to our Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP Provides Program Management Support to SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Boarding Area B, the First LEED v4 Platinum Airport Project

Feb 24, 2022 3:00 PM ET

WSPUSA is proud to be providing project management support services for San Francisco International Airport's (SFO) $2.4 billion reconstruction of its Harvey Milk Terminal 1.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping Homeless Atlanta Veterans Restore Their Lives

Feb 24, 2022 2:30 PM ET

Environment

Our 10 Must-Read ESG and Sustainability Books for 2022

Feb 24, 2022 1:35 PM ET

We asked our experts as well as polled Antea Group clients and friends about their favorite books on the topics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and sustainability. Check out our 10 must-read books of 2022.

Education

Lenovo Boosts Children's Access to Education Across Europe, Middle East, and Africa During Global Month of Service

Feb 24, 2022 1:00 PM ET

At Lenovo, we are proud to have many employees in our business who are passionate about empowering underrepresented communities and fostering positive change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Engineers Without Borders

Feb 24, 2022 12:35 PM ET

Xylem Watermark’s Emma Housman spoke with Vinesan Govender to learn about his work with Engineers Without Borders, and his experience working with a team of Xylem volunteers & engineers in Malawi to secure running water for rural health clinics.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bradley's Jewellers Named First Female-owned GB Business to Be Accredited Retailer of Sustainability Rated Diamonds

Feb 24, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has been named an Accredited Retailer under the SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard by SCS Global Services

Health & Healthcare

Getting Real About Black Healthcare

Feb 24, 2022 11:10 AM ET

It’s no secret that there’s a complex relationship between the Black community and the healthcare system, dating back to the days of slavery.

Energy

Cadence Computational Fluid Dynamics: Lowering Fuel Consumption Through Robust Design Optimization (RDO) of Ship Propellers

Feb 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Even the smallest improvement in the design of the propellers can save ship operators millions of dollars across an entire fleet... and make shipping a bit more sustainable

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Successfully Holds 4th CGF China Day in Shanghai

Feb 24, 2022 11:00 AM ET

On 17th and 18th February 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) successfully held the fourth edition of its annual China Day series of events in Shanghai to discuss collaboration and actions to drive positive change in the region..

Diversity & Inclusion

Home Depot Operations Supervisor Khareem Talks Heritage, Work Style and Leadership

Feb 24, 2022 10:45 AM ET

When Khareem Mitchell started with The Home Depot in 2018, he quickly discovered that he joined an organization where his personal principles seamlessly aligned with the company’s values.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Launches Pharmaceutical Education Program to Increase Workplace Diversity (Black Enterprise)

Feb 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Gilead has launched a first-of-its-kind educational partnership with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Releases First TCFD Report

Feb 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced today the release of its first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Analysis & Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Impacting Lives, Modeling Resilience: Nathaniel Zinah Cooper

Feb 24, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Liberian-born Nathaniel Zinah Cooper faced adversity as a child in a civil-war-torn country.

Energy

Global Power Leader Cummins Sees Growth Opportunities in Decarbonization

Feb 24, 2022 10:25 AM ET

At a meeting this week with analysts and shareholders, the leadership team at Cummins Inc. said decarbonization is a growth opportunity for the company.

Innovation & Technology

A Fireside Chat With Land Betterment's Co-founder and President, Kirk Taylor

Feb 24, 2022 10:25 AM ET

Hello – I’m Stephanie Conzelman, Stakeholder Engagement Director with Land Betterment. In this week’s Fireside Chat, I sat down with Kirk Taylor, Land Betterment’s Co-founder and President.

Education

Antioch University Receives $1 Million Gift to Create the Tom Wessels Environmental Scholarship

Feb 24, 2022 10:05 AM ET

Antioch University is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to create an endowed student scholarship fund.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Patrice Berry, AssistHub

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is proud to highlight some of the outstanding Black nonprofit leaders we collaborate with. Hear from Patrice Berry, Co-Founder of AssistHub, a nonprofit that helps people access public benefits.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Continuing Support for Those Affected by COVID-19

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Our employees are passionate about many causes and embrace opportunities to make a difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

AI Bias Harms Black Families and Businesses. Howard University Is Working to Change That

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

“There are potential dangers when we don’t have diversity in the skills of individuals creating algorithms,” says Howard Provost Anthony Wutoh.

Health & Healthcare

Engineering Accessible Experiences from the Ground Up

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Comcast's approach to inclusive design is driven by a simple principle: inclusive products deliver a better experience for everyone.

Health & Healthcare

“The World Expands”: Celebrating Rare Disease Day in Japan

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The kids in Kanade Kawagoe’s elementary school class were excited to see a Polaroid camera for the first time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Foundation Names Deb O'Connor As Managing Director

Feb 24, 2022 9:50 AM ET

Deb was the perfect choice for this role due to her strong ties to the local community and track record of work on donations and volunteerism.