Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Creative Artists Agency Announces U.S. Offices Will Close for “Election Day of Service”

Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced that Election Day on November 8, 2022, and future Midterm and Presidential Election Days, will be paid Days of Service for all U.S. employees.

Events, Media & Communications

Focus on Consumers, Industry Collaboration, Technology & Sustainability: The First Edition of the Supply Chain Conference Officially Ends After Three Days

The first edition of the Supply Chain Conference (SCC) from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has officially come to a close in Amsterdam.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing the Winner of the TaroWorks Enterprise Grant

In partnership with Qualcomm through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, TaroWorks will award $20,000 to We Care Solar to streamline their inventory management, incident and maintenance tracking, and their monitoring & evaluation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Co. Commits $300,000 in Support of Safe Water for All As Associates and Broader Community Trek 8.8 Million Kilometers

Kohler Co. committed $300,000 to fund safe water projects and partner organizations around the globe stemming from its annual Kohler Run/Walk for Safe Water held during the month of September 2022.

Energy

Scanning New Horizons for Bold Solutions

Meet the team working to bring fresh ideas to life as innovative technologies to fuel the future of energy.

Environment

Inogen Alliance Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Inogen Alliance is pleased to publish our inaugural ESG Report for 2021. The commitment areas outlined in our ESG policy concentrate on the improvement of our processes and target where we can make the biggest impacts internally.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Localizing ESG Across the Globe Ft. Barjouth Aguilar, Flex

Barjouth Aguilar, Head of Global Sustainability at Flex, joins Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds on this week’s episode of ESG Talk.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HBI Dominican Republic Launches Sustainable Fashion Project

HBI in the Dominican Republic has partnered with the Slow Fashion Foundation and a group of public and private entities to launch the Textile Recovery Project, helping to transform the fashion and apparel industry into a more environmentally friendly business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

12 Employee Benefits That Make Boston Scientific a “Best Place To Work”

At Boston Scientific, our people are at the core of what we do – and our appreciation for them is reflected in our wide range of employee benefits. Wherever you are in life, we meet you with the physical, emotional, and financial support you need.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Honors 2022 Spirit Day

In honor of Spirit Day, M·A·C teamed up with influencers @flawlesskevin, @princessdimo, @nicolaisnotcool, @julianncortezz, and @msmaverickmuse to “Go Purple” and give back to the LGBTQIA+ community through M·A·C VIVA GLAM.

Education

NortonLifeLock Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month With a Dynamic Learning Program

We are excited to launch a new partnership with the National AfterSchool Association and Discovery Education, which includes a $2.4 million investment from NortonLifeLock through 2025, and will help develop a thoughtful Cyber Safety program.

Environment

In Case of Emergency: Plans to Prepare Your Business for the Unknown

Preparing for the unknown as a business can be daunting. We've broken down what plans are available to you, what they do, and which ones you should use in your facility – focusing on low-risk and high-risk facilities.  

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Investing for Social Justice: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Like so many impact investors, we’ve hit an inflection point.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Green Leadership

We have activated companywide initiatives to improve overall sustainability; however, effecting real change will require engagement from us all.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation to Support The Royal Mint's Precious Metal Recovery Facility

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is working with The Royal Mint to design, build, and commission a facility to safely recover valuable metals from electronic products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Martin Currie Receives Strong Ratings Under the Principles for Responsible Investment's 2021 Reporting Framework

Martin Currie received strong ratings under the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) 2021 reporting framework.

Environment

Project Captures Fog Water for Thirsty Plants Under Threat

A ground-breaking project is underway in Gran Canaria and Portugal (where fog and wind conditions are prevalent) to capture fog water which is used to help combat the perils of drought and deforestation, while helping prevent soil erosion.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How International Paper Manages Healthy & Abundant Forests

Our leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving our progress toward our Vision 2030 goal.

Education

Transformative Educational Approach 'Begins With the End in Mind'

When the Collab-Lab mobile unit parks outside a preschool in Houston, parents and caregivers trust it’s filled with activities to support their child’s learning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Planet Water Foundation Supports 120,000 People in Ukraine With Emergency Response Water Systems

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is responding to the water crisis in Ukraine by deploying emergency drinking water systems for civilian uses in villages

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hari Balasubramanian on Investor Interest in Nature-based Solutions

An interview with Hari Balasubramanian as part of a series unraveling how investment in nature-based solutions delivers positive environmental, social and economic impacts, creating a better future for everyone.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cracking the Code on Supply Chain Sustainability: How AI and Data Are Creating More Responsible Operations

The interconnectedness of climate change and supply chain disruptions highlights the complexity of supply chains, including the impact in realizing the 2030 vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Energy

Remanufacturing Expansion in South Carolina To Serve Customers and Meet Cummins' Sustainability Strategy

Cummins Turbo Technologies celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston, South Carolina, earlier this month to better serve customers and help meet the company’s sustainability strategy.

Environment

Ray Anderson's Predictions For the Future: Where Are We Now?

In an award acceptance speech in 2010, Ray Anderson made some interesting predictions about the future. Twelve years later, it's obvious that he "nailed it" in so many ways.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Shower Better: 5 Water Tips for Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action Month, and the perfect time to save energy, water, and money by showering better. Showering is one of the leading ways Americans use water in the home.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...