Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

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Events, Media & Communications

Planet Water Foundation Accelerates Clean Drinking Water Deployments in Response to Urgent U.N. World Water Day Declarations

Planet Water Foundation is responding to the recent United Nations call for an urgent response to accelerate clean water access to all by deploying a combination of 22 clean drinking water systems, sanitization systems, and water-health education programs across 6 countries.

Environment

Qualcomm's Commitment to Operating Sustainably

Growing a global company on a planet with finite resources demands fresh thinking. We’re working to be a positive and creative force in protecting the environment by continually looking for ways to conserve water, minimize energy consumption, lower emissions and reduce waste.

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Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Bank, Chip Ganassi Racing Launch Women in Motorsports

PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today the launch of Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing, a new campaign to drive awareness and support for gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Technovation Partnership Inspires Careers in STEM

The four young women on the Computer Glitz team wowed U.S. Bank leaders in 2018 when they presented their idea of a mobile app that taught people how to buy and sell stocks.

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Sustainable Development Goals

How Meta Sources 100 Percent Renewable Energy Around the World

Back in 2011, Facebook set an ambitious target to meet 100 percent of its energy needs with renewable sources. It took 10 years to build the infrastructure and programs, but in 2020, the company now known as Meta crossed the finish line.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lineworker Scholarship Program Expands to Increase Diversity

When Paul Chhay puts on his hard hat each day, he is reminded of the lineman who took the time to introduce him to a long, rewarding career.

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Research, Reports & Publications

In Wake of Sobering IPCC Report, Investors, Companies and Policymakers Called On To Raise Climate Ambition

The latest report from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which lays out the current and growing impacts of the global climate crisis, is “devastating and harrowing—and yet it holds out hope,” said Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber. 

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Green Infrastructure

Electric Vehicles on the Road to Sustainability

Along with the surge in electric vehicles come infrastructure, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges that will impact the automotive industry.

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Energy

Laurel Meeks Helps Add Batteries for a More Resilient Energy Grid

Thinking about what’s possible, Laurel Meeks said, is one of her favorite parts of her job. As director of renewable energy development, based in Charlotte, N.C., her team is responsible for adding battery storage in Duke Energy’s six states.

Environment

Human Activity | Episode 2: Land

Beyond the good it does for the soil, cover crops can also reduce the amount of money farmers spend on fertilizers and pest control, which is as good for the bottom line as it is for the soil.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Suncor Employees Volunteer at 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG)

Katelyn Fujii and Roderick McDonald say volunteering for the Arctic Winter Games got them to help showcase their community and learn more about reconciliation.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel in the Top 1% of Companies Rated by EcoVadis for Sustainability in the Tissue Paper Industry

Sofidel has again this year received Platinum recognition from EcoVadis for its approach to sustainability and therefore confirming its place among the top 1% of companies in its sector worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Home Built on a Foundation of Promise, Hope and Legacy

West Columbia, South Carolina will welcome the first new house to be built on Monticello Street in nearly 60 years, thanks to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, Aflac and other community organizations. For new homeowner, Jazenia, it’s more than a house. It’s a home buil

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Diversity & Inclusion

Watch kate spade CEO Liz Fraser Speak on the Importance of Mental Health in Women’s Empowerment

On International Women’s Day, kate spade new york is proud to share this CNBC segment of its CEO and Brand President Liz Fraser, speaking on the importance of mental health in women’s empowerment, a subject near and dear to its brand.

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Education

Whirlpool Corp. Announces Scholarship and Mentoring Partnerships With Florida A&M University

Whirlpool Corp. today announced two partnerships supporting students at Florida A&M University as they pursue their education journey.

Green Infrastructure

City of Alton, Illinois, and Trane Plan Comprehensive Energy Upgrades for All City Facilities

Trane® - by Trane Technologies and the City of Alton, Illinois have entered into an agreement for a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on all five City facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading the Way With Women in Aviation

American Airlines hired the first female graduates from the American Airlines Cadet Academy to join the mainline flight deck as first officers at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Conference.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

President Biden’s Veto Will Protect U.S. Retirement Savings From Undue Restrictions and Confusion

Ceres applauds President Joe Biden’s decision to veto a House resolution that would have struck down a new U.S. Department of Labor rule that allows retirement plan fiduciaries to consider all financially relevant factors in investment decisions.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Service With a Smile: Roseman Dental Student Grateful To Provide Free Care

A $50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Salt Lake City refinery is allowing the school to provide free dental screenings and cleanings twice this year for children and teens 18 and younger from qualifying low-income households.

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Education

What Does a Career in Design Actually Look Like?

Last week, Tapestry hosted 20+ students from New York City’s High School of Arts and Technology at the Hudson Yards offices for Career Discovery Week!

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Enhancing the Quality of Mechanically Recycled Plastics

EVOWASH™ helps accelerate the global transition to a circular economy for plastics

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Health & Healthcare

Dr. Kevin Simon Shares Insights in Implicit Bias and Cultural Stigma

Last month, Alkermes’ Mosaic employee resource group hosted a conversation with Dr. Kevin M. Simon, a double-board certified psychiatrist who specializes in mental health and addiction.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal & NBCUniversal Local To Grant $2.475M to Eligible Nonprofits

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced it will award $2.475 million in grants – which for the first time will be unrestricted funds — providing more flexibility and support to eligible nonprofits located in and servicing 11 regions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Advisory Committee on Human Rights Meets for the First Time

IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed the Chair, Dr Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, and the members of the Committee at Olympic House.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo Supports NGOs in Response to Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

As the devastation of the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria unfold, the company understands its responsibility to contribute to the response. Lenovo is providing essential resources for those in need by supporting Mercy Corps, Wine To Water, and the Turkish Red Crescent.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

  2. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

  3. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

  4. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

  5. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...

  6. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

  9. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...

  10. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  12. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...

  13. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  15. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...