Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Tools To Build a Better Planet: BLACK+DECKER® Announces Retail Launch for reviva™, the Brand's First Sustainably Led Power Tool Line

The new line up is geared towards the eco-conscious consumer, as each tool's housing is manufactured from 50% recycled material.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trane Technologies Invests in Its Employee’s Future With Tuition Advancement Program

Enhanced program will provide tuition payment in advance and expand to include technical certifications for eligible North American employees

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® CEO Dan Houston Honored With “Ethics in Action" Award

Character.org has recognized Dan Houston, chairman, president, and chief executive officer at Principal®, as the recipient of the 2022 John Winthrop Wright “Ethics in Action” Award.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Supporting Individuals With Disabilities

To continue our journey to be the leading employer for people with disabilities, Fifth Third in 2021 embarked on developing a neurodiversity hiring program that will launch in 2022.

Education

Virtual Conference Provides Free Professional Learning Opportunity for Educators on Election Day

Educators can learn directly from leading edtech experts on Tuesday, November 8, at the inaugural Elevating Innovation virtual conference presented by Digital Promise and Verizon.

Energy

American Airlines Makes Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen

American Airlines recently announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month at Southern Company, Our People Are the Heart of Our Company.

Natacha started her career with Georgia Power in 2010 as a bilingual customer service representative and is the 2022 president of AMIGOS, an employee resource group (ERG) for Hispanic and Latino/Latina employees and allies.

Green Infrastructure

Dow's Seek Together Podcast Series Episode 2: The Future of Mobility

Mobility is transforming at the speed of technology. Through the power of collaboration and materials science, vehicles are becoming safer, higher performing and more efficient.

Innovation & Technology

Life Transformed in 2030: Rewriting the Story of Old Age

Health care and wellness-focused applications are among the potential 6G use cases in the 2030 timeframe that attract the most intrigue.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR Global Impact: Reflecting on Our Progress and Lessons Learned

When reflecting on the Global Impact strategy, we thought it would be useful to examine macro trends, our investment themes and lessons learned along the way.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi Remains Committed to UN Sustainable Development Goals

We’ve made the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) an integral part of our business.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corp. and Indiana University Students, Faculty and Staff Help Build Habitat Home for Bloomington Family

Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International are concluding their yearlong House+Home World Tour where it all started in 2021 at Indiana University Bloomington.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our employees how the Hispanic and Latinx community inspires their hope for the future. Here’s what they had to say.

Environment

How Pinecones From Rayonier's Best Trees Become Forests

We gather our pinecones by the tractor trailer load, but only the best will do. We share how we breed and collect the best cones and extract their seeds for future forests.

Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding ESG at PNC

Lora Phillips, director of ESG for the Corporate Responsibility Group, talks about what ESG looks like at PNC and why it’s important along with the work her team is doing.

Education

Henkel Celebrates Manufacturing Day by Engaging Local Students at Its Facilities

Henkel will promote careers in manufacturing with high school students in recognition of Manufacturing Day.

Education

Coach Foundation Awards 15 Scholarships, Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion

The Coach Foundation is proud to award 15 scholarships as part of a new Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) x Coach Dream It Real Circular Design Scholarship.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Participates in UN Women Generation Equality Event

On Wednesday, September 21, Logitech joined industry leaders, government ministers and senior UN Women representatives at the UN Women Generation Equality Event in New York City to discuss gender equality.

Environment

A Commitment to Rigor & Integrity: Exploring Cool Effect’s Approach to Selecting High-Quality Carbon Reducing Projects

Thanks to everything from historic climate policies to being a topic of interest on late night television, the recent focus on carbon offsets — and the Voluntary Carbon Market as a whole

Health & Healthcare

Join us October 15th for Global Handwashing Day 2022 to Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene!

Essity, maker of the Tork Professional Hygiene brand, joined the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) in 2017, and evolved into a strategic partner in 2020. GHP is co-led by WHO and UNICEF.

Research, Reports & Publications

Thought Leadership Marries Insights to Influence

Our original research and critical insights are highlighting the many unanticipated impacts of the pandemic on public health.

Green Infrastructure

Chemours CEO on Why the Kigali Amendment Is Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Communities

Chemours applauds the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan support of the amendment, and Chemours has already committed to invest an additional $80 million to expand capacity at our manufacturing site to increase production of lower GWP refrigerants.

Environment

69% Average Decline in Wildlife Populations Since 1970, Says New WWF Report

Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

P&G Joins 10th Anniversary Global Citizen Festival to Step Up for Girls, for the Planet We Call Home and to Defeat Poverty

In September, we took to the stage at the Global Citizen Festival with leaders, activists and artists to help take action to create a more equal world for women and girls.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of USA Hockey’s Girl’s Hockey Weekend, LA Kings Host Panel Discussion for Young Girls From Local Hockey Programs

To build awareness for girl's hockey and in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Girls Hockey Weekend," AEG's LA Kings hosted a pre-game panel discussion for 150 young girls from local hockey programs in Southern California at Crypto.com Arena.

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’...