Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scottish Widows Relaunches Greener Pension Fund

Sep 23, 2021 11:45 AM ET

Scottish Widows has refreshed its Environmental Fund which will invest hundreds of millions of pounds in green British businesses, the life insurance and pensions company has announced.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Launches Strive Initiative to Accelerate Small Business Recovery

Sep 23, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Micro and small enterprises are important contributors to job creation and global economic development, representing approximately 90% of business and more than 50% of employment worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Critical Aid to Haiti

Sep 23, 2021 11:30 AM ET

As doctors and nurses on the frontlines work to treat those affected by the deadly earthquake in Haiti, FedEx is working with multiple humanitarian agencies to deliver aid where it’s needed most.

Education

P&G Supports "Recovering Learning" to Help School Dropouts in Latin America

Sep 23, 2021 11:15 AM ET

P&G, with the support of United Way, is taking an active role to fight school dropouts in Latin America by supporting the program Recovering Learning.

Environment

State Farm and Arbor Day Foundation to Plant and Distribute Thousands of Urban-Area Trees in 15 Cities This Fall

Sep 23, 2021 11:10 AM ET

State Farm, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, will be holding more than a dozen tree planting and tree distribution events across the U.S. as part of State Farm’s 2021 nationwide urban planting campaign.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Did You Know: Beauty Packaging

Sep 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET

From adhesives to beauty to laundry and home care, our innovations deliver the technology and solutions behind the products you use every day.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Announces New Climate Change Mitigation Goals and Releases 2020/21 ESG Report

Sep 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Today Lenovo is committing to new goals in the areas of climate change mitigation, circular economy and sustainable materials. As part of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Lenovo shares its ESG progress and outlines plans to leverage smarter technology to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Suppliers are Key to Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Value

Sep 23, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, both buyers and suppliers are increasing their commitment to sustainable procurement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LG and Discovery Education Teach Youth How to Practice Happiness

Sep 23, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Celebrate the back-to-school season by watching the VFT throughout the month of September and posting photos of your classroom or at-home watch party using the hashtag #LGVFTWatchParty to share how you build happiness skills.

Environment

New Report from Field to Market Signals Increase in Climate Targets Across Food and Agriculture and Calls for Increased Urgency to Translate Ambition into Action

Sep 23, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Field to Market releases second edition of Climate Action in U.S. Agriculture: A Compendium of Field to Market Member Climate Commitments, which showcases an increasing number of greenhouse gas targets across the industry over the past year and reinforces the need for urgent collective action to address intensifying climate impacts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Health Equity and Elevating Tomorrow's Black Women Leaders

Sep 23, 2021 10:00 AM ET

We were pleased to sponsor the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ALC50 where our own Stephanie Dyson introduced Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Research, Reports & Publications

Biogen Issues First Progress Report of its Signature Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ Initiative

Sep 23, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The report details Biogen's efforts to go fossil fuel free, engagement with employees and suppliers, and collaborations with renowned institutions to improve health – especially for vulnerable populations most impacted by climate-related events.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer to Launch Organic Vegetable Seeds Portfolio Enabling Greater Access to Certified Organic Market

Sep 23, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Bayer today announced that it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the new Vegetables by Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed.

Green Infrastructure

Takachar: Meet the Team That Developed a Solution to Make Economic Use of Biomass Residues While Reducing Air Pollution

Sep 23, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Globally, about $120 billion worth of crops and forest residues are burned in the open each year.

Burning these residues is counterproductive to climate change, as it significantly increases air pollution, but it’s also a missed opportunity.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FPC Annual Report Press Release

Sep 23, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today published its first-ever Annual Report

Sustainable Development Goals

Defining the Inclusive Business Features

Sep 23, 2021 1:00 AM ET

The Inclusive Business Features seek to act as a guiding document for the adoption of IB through clear and practically defined features for businesses, investors and governments and have been developed specifically for them

Research, Reports & Publications

New Survey Provides Insights Into Drinking Behaviors During the Pandemic

Sep 22, 2021 5:45 PM ET

A new online survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alkermes found that 17% of respondents aged 21 and over reported drinking patterns that met the survey criteria for "heavy drinking"*.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer Versus Moderna Versus Johnson & Johnson

Sep 22, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Bahar's recent research takes a look at the ESG data on each of the vaccine manufactures: Moderna Inc. Pfizer Inc., and Johnson & Johnson.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Back to the Roots Is Helping Children Garden and Grow

Sep 22, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Growing a personal garden does more than just fill your plate. According to the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, it can also lessen stress levels and help promote mental wellbeing

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs Deploy $25 Million to Advance Clean Energy Solutions in South and Southeast Asia

Sep 22, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs announced the launch of the Climate Innovation Fund to support sustainable low-carbon economic development with a focus on South and Southeast Asia to increase the pace, scale, and ambition of climate solutions and contribute to the clean energy transition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Time is Now to Accelerate Climate Action

Sep 22, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Environment

Emily Wasley Selected as Author for Fifth National Climate Assessment

Sep 22, 2021 2:10 PM ET

The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) has selected Emily Wasley, climate risk, adaptation and resilience practice lead for WSP USA, as an author for the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5).

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Together

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

At Dow the Hispanic and Latin Network employee resource group invites all employees, regardless of location, to join the celebration because Hispanic & Latin people, culture, & influence can be found everywhere & deserve to be seen & celebrated.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Announces UK Cadbury Dairy Milk Packaging Set to be Made with Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Mondelēz International today announced that Cadbury Dairy Milk made in Bournville and sold in the UK and Ireland is to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal Charity Classic Sets Charitable Giving Record in 2021

Sep 22, 2021 1:55 PM ET

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2021 tournament raised more than $7.3 million in support of Iowa children’s charities, surpassing the event’s previous record of $6.7 million set in 2020 despite the tournament being canceled due to COVID-19.