Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and Merck Enter Into License Agreement for Molnupiravir, an Investigational Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Medicine, to Increase Broad Access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Nov 1, 2021 10:15 AM ET

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced the signing of a voluntary licensing agreement to facilitate affordable global access for molnupiravir.

Innovation & Technology

Tork Launches Biobased Cleaning Cloth to Help Companies Meet Sustainability Goals Without Compromising Performance

Nov 1, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Today, meeting hygiene expectations is critical and businesses are demanding products that help them meet sustainability goals while increasing productivity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gildan Signs the United Nations Development Programme Gender Equality Seal in the Dominican Republic

Nov 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Gildan is pleased to share that the Company has signed The Gender Equality Seal commitment, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinated and implemented at the national level by the Ministry of Women in the Dominican Republic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Expands on Help for Those in Need With Donation of 50,000 Socks and 100,000 Total Blankets

Nov 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the automaker and more than 600 participating retailers will once again donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters nationwide.

Environment

Trane Technologies Announces Net-Zero Ambition in Line With UNFCCC “Race to Zero”

Nov 1, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and transport refrigeration, has reaffirmed its commitment to net-zero emissions at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSE on Its Way to Change the Planet by Educating 100,000 Corporate Professionals and Entrepreneurs in Sustainability

Oct 29, 2021 7:00 PM ET

The Center for Sustainability and Excellence was set to innovate leadership and create a global new trend in certified executive training in Sustainability and ESG.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supporting Aggressive, Science-based Climate Action in the U.S. and Globally

Oct 29, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart Continues To Progress Beyond the Plastic Bag

Oct 29, 2021 5:05 PM ET

Education

IVECO and Magirus Host Career Day for Students in Ulm, Germany

Oct 29, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial brands, IVECO and Magirus, recently hosted a career day for the graduating classes of the community and secondary school in Erbach, Germany to learn more on the training and apprenticeship opportunities

Innovation & Technology

Meet Sarah Listi: One Inspiring Maker

Oct 29, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Sarah Listi of Tool Girl’s Garage didn’t plan on a career in the trades. She just couldn’t help but be drawn to it. Hitting the books in pursuit of a neuroscience degree, she realized she’d rather tell her own story.

Environment

Sequencing to Save the Lemurs: A Collaboration Between the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Illumina

Oct 29, 2021 2:45 PM ET

In the 1960s, with the intent to conserve a rare species of primate, the San Diego Zoo initiated a successful breeding program with red ruffed lemurs (varecia rubra) from Madagascar.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving Greater Together: Jason Tyler, Chief Financial Officer

Oct 29, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Northern Trust’s Chief Financial Officer Jason Tyler and his team partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to provide food for school children in need as part of our volunteering month, Achieving Greater Together.

Research, Reports & Publications

Martin Currie Releases Its Fourth Stewardship Matters Publication

Oct 29, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of £15.3 billion (US$21.3 billion) in assets under management as at June 30, 2021, issued the fourth edition of its Stewardship Matters.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Investing for Health”

Oct 29, 2021 1:15 PM ET

When a company like CVS Health affirms “health is everything” in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, there’s no ambiguity about how it values health.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Critical Time to Give Back: Lenovo Grows Global Volunteer Event for 5th Consecutive Year

Oct 29, 2021 1:10 PM ET

In September 2021, Lenovo hosted its fifth annual Love on Global Month of Service, engaging employees around the world in volunteerism aligned to Lenovo’s philanthropic mission to empower underrepresented populations with access to technology and STEM education.

Innovation & Technology

Privacy is Our Shared Responsibility

Oct 29, 2021 1:00 PM ET

NortonLifeLock CTO Darren Shou recently participated in two events that addressed ongoing and future Cyber Safety challenges, providing a critical perspective on consumer privacy legislation and protection.

Responsible Production & Consumption

For This Company, Customers Are Crucial in Forging a Path Toward Sustainability and Regeneration

Oct 29, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Prakash Arunkundrum, Logitech’s head of global operations & sustainability, offers valuable insight to anyone vested in sustainability, whether they are on a marketing team, product manager or are tasked with revamping an organization’s strategy.

Events, Media & Communications

Q4 Inc., Nasdaq, Diligent, and Others to Partner With IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary at Upcoming ESG Integration Forum

Oct 29, 2021 1:00 PM ET

There are more than 300 potential ESG topics that could be material to a publicly listed company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cross-Sector Solutions for Digital Inclusion

Oct 29, 2021 12:35 PM ET

Happy International Internet Day! This week during Common Impact's Skills for Cities Fall 2021, CEO Danielle Holly moderated a Community Conversation exploring the role cross-sector partnerships can play in addressing the digital divide and advancing racial equity.

Diversity & Inclusion

LEGO Goes Gender Neutral to Combat Gender Biases

Oct 29, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Today, we explore one company’s effort to take a deeper look at gender biases to ultimately help solve for them.

Health & Healthcare

How to Pack an Emergency Go Bag

Oct 29, 2021 12:00 PM ET

We hope it never happens. But when torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the horizon, your only thought is to get your family to safety. That’s why being prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice is critical.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak Index: Consumers 'Rewire' Priorities and Take Action on Environment, Waste and Health

Oct 29, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Tetra Pak’s 2021 Index explores how consumer motivation & behavior is changing worldwide, and how some of the trends will remain relevant in the post-pandemic world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Living the Legacy of Milton S. Hershey

Oct 29, 2021 11:55 AM ET

September 13, 2021 would have been Milton S. Hershey's 164th birthday. Today, Hershey employees around the world live his legacy of doing well by doing good.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recognizing and Protecting All First Responders

Oct 29, 2021 11:50 AM ET

National First Responders Awareness Day is October 28 – a special day which recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes.

Education

Legacy Project Helps Students Navigate a Smooth Future

Oct 29, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Through The Legacy Project, selected students receive individualized coaching, tuition opportunities, and hands-on career exposure.