Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Energy

Strata Solar Partners With Blackstone to Fund Utility Scale Solar and Battery Storage Development

Feb 9, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Strata Solar announced that it has entered into an agreement with Blackstone to provide Strata with $150 million of capital to help fund development, construction and ownership of utility scale solar and storage assets across North America.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog - The Science of Stuff: How Biomimicry Can Improve Materials Science

Feb 9, 2022 9:30 AM ET

The natural world is as good as it gets. Through the practice of biomimicry, humanity can develop new materials that solve a wide range of environmental challenges, More materials scientists need to embrace biomimicry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Del Monte Foods Reduces Food Waste to Nourish Communities and the Planet

Feb 9, 2022 9:30 AM ET

At Del Monte Foods, Inc., one of the ways we’re living our commitment to being Growers of Good™ is by reducing food waste to nourish communities and the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Pledge to Equality and Fairness for Our Black Colleagues

Feb 9, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Inclusion and Diversity have been pillars of our global enduring values for a long time. While this pledge has a U.S. focus, it is rooted in our global values and many of the actions will be mirrored in other parts of the world.

Green Infrastructure

Five Ways in Which Beijing 2022 Will Become Carbon Neutral

Feb 9, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Set to stage carbon-neutral Games, the Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 has published its “Low-carbon Management Pre-Games Report of the Beijing 2022 Games”, detailing its carbon management measures.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison Volunteers 'Just Do Good' at Compton Campus

Feb 9, 2022 9:15 AM ET

The mural on the wall outside of ISANA Academies in Compton was defaced by graffiti, covered by solid sheets of paint and overgrown with vines.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Awarded Front End Engineering and Design for Proposed Floating Liquified Natural Gas Project in British Columbia

Feb 9, 2022 9:00 AM ET

With its abundant natural gas supply, Canada’s British Columbia is seeing increased investment in liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure as the world accelerates low- and zero-carbon energy resources.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Incorporated Releases Its Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Focused on the Company's ESG Performance in 2021

Feb 9, 2022 9:00 AM ET

This is Qualcomm’s 15th annual report as the Company has a long history of transparency to stakeholders around its ESG performance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy Volunteers Help Residents Maximize Tax Returns

Feb 9, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Entergy's ongoing support of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites demonstrates the company's commitment to empowering families and growing our communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paying Tribute to Our Black Leaders in Science

Feb 9, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Throughout our company’s history, diversity and inclusion has fueled our mission to help save and improve lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Most Powerful Women in Finance: No. 17, AllianceBernstein's Kate Burke

Feb 9, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Recognized for Learning Innovation With Three Excellence in Technology Awards by Brandon Hall Group

Feb 9, 2022 8:20 AM ET

VMware Livefire Virtual Trainer is the proud recipient of three 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millennials and Money: Charitable Planning and Donor-Advised Funds

Feb 9, 2022 8:15 AM ET

Most millennials express their commitment to helping non-profits through volunteering either in non-profit activities or by serving on boards and through financial donations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi® Rum Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

Feb 9, 2022 7:00 AM ET

BACARDÍ rum’s GHG emissions will be reduced by 50% when a Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system goes live next year at the brand’s distillery in Puerto Rico.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru of America and AAAS Announce 2022 Winners of the SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

Feb 9, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc., in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), today announced this year’s winners of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP Recognized As Industry Mover in Sustainability by S&P Global

Feb 8, 2022 5:35 PM ET

WSP’s ongoing efforts in the areas of ESG (environmental, social and governance) have received fresh recognition at the global level.

Energy

Ceres Expert Andrew Logan Warns Congress of Oil and Gas Companies' Inadequate and Disingenuous Climate Commitments

Feb 8, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Ceres’ top oil and gas expert Andrew Logan warned U.S. House lawmakers today that despite company rhetoric, recent emissions reduction commitments from oil and gas majors are inadequate and fail to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.

Environment

Eric Lebel: Cooking With Gas?

Feb 8, 2022 3:20 PM ET

A study found that methane leaking from stoves inside U.S. homes has the same climate impact as about half a million gasoline-powered cars and, furthermore, that these stoves expose household members to respiratory disease-triggering pollutants.

Innovation & Technology

Norton and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Help Make A Safer Internet

Feb 8, 2022 3:00 PM ET

This Safer Internet Week hear from World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Leaders on the Surf Smart 2.0 badge, created in partnership with Norton.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History - in the Making

Feb 8, 2022 2:05 PM ET

As we celebrate Black History Month, P&G is thrilled to support a new generation of makers, moments, and movements paving a way forward and building on the rich legacy of African Americans making history, every day.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx and GlobalMedic Deliver Aid in Canada

Feb 8, 2022 2:00 PM ET

After the province of British Columbia was devastated by recent flooding, mudslides and debris flow caused many highways and roads to close in interior and southern regions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Skill Forward Helps Texas Delivery Worker Pivot Into IT

Feb 8, 2022 1:55 PM ET

Ten months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Morris was laid off from her job delivering packages. But instead of sulking, she saw it as an opportunity to upskill and finally enter the tech field through the Verizon Skill Forward program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Brands Should Consider These Tips When Developing Sustainability Messaging for Packaging

Feb 8, 2022 1:35 PM ET

There’s often no better place than a product’s packaging to share sustainability information with consumers. But frequently the challenge is how to optimize this valuable real estate in a way that’s meaningful & valuable, while also credible.

Innovation & Technology

Transforming Connectivity

Feb 8, 2022 1:05 PM ET

5G will generate significant economic growth and resilience, drive numerous industry transformations and sustainability benefits through digitization, and ultimately enrich lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines and PGA TOUR Team Up to Provide Travel Grants to 50+ HBCU Golf Programs

Feb 8, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Program addresses one of the biggest barriers to golf programs’ growth and success: limited access to funds for air travel