Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) has received a $150,000 Community Impact grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Beauty and Brilliance of Hispanic Heritage and Culture

The Pilsen neighborhood is a hub of Mexican culture in Chicago and, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, both culture and business converged at a recent U.S. Bank event at the neighborhood’s National Museum of Mexican Art.

Education

Campus Sustainability Month: A Focus on Food Waste Recycling at New England Colleges and Universities

October is recognized as Campus Sustainability Month by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), an initiative designed to engage and educate students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Oncology Grant Supports 22 U.S. Organizations With $3.15 Million to Provide Support to Those Affected By Breast Cancer

We're prioritizing health equity for patients across the cancer care continuum. Our Gilead Oncology Grant supports 22 U.S. organizations with $3.15 million to provide resources for people affected by breast cancer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Introduces New Membership Engagement Model, Elevates Supplier and Manufacturer Input

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is introducing a new member engagement and governance model to ensure more inclusive decision-making, with a sharper focus on elevating supplier and manufacturer input.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Green Logistics: How Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) Can Leverage Sustainable Supply Chains to Gain a Competitive Advantage

In today’s business landscape, green logistics is not just a trend but a crucial strategy for small and medium-sized businesses to gain a competitive advantage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Silver Certification

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, proudly announces its achievement of Silver Status in Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco’s Vision for an Inclusive Future

In exploring new approaches, Cisco is ushering in a new era of impact — setting inspired, ambitious goals and challenging ourselves to develop solutions with the power to change billions of lives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Volunteers Help with Helene Relief

In western North Carolina, hundreds of crews remain on the ground working to restore power in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. From several miles away, Duke Energy employees throughout the Carolinas are rolling up their sleeves to provide relief in other ways.

Events, Media & Communications

KPMG Webcast: What Does COP29 Mean for Business?

From 11-22 November 2024, COP29 will be taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. As the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, this event presents a crucial moment for governments and industry to step-up and fast-track the global climate agenda in order to meet global ambitions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Establishing Strategic Clarity for Growing and Guiding Our Industry Into the Next Era

While every business will face its unique challenges, there are key steps that Cummins has considered when establishing our strategy for the next era that I believe are transferable.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Launches Small Business Catalyst Fund in Partnership With Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

Fifth Third Bank has partnered with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) to launch the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85M investment that will empower small businesses across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive Travel Principles for Vacation Rental Hosts

Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mary Kay Recognized for Conservation Leadership for Second Year in a Row at the 2024 Texan by Nature 20

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We Are Here for Georgia. We Are Here for You. An Open Letter to Our Communities Following the Destruction of Hurricane Helene

For your kindness, compassion and patience, thank you to our Georgia Power customers, communities, employees and partners. More than ever, I am proud to be a Georgian, proud to be a part of this team and grateful to be a part of this community.

Sustainable Development Goals

Schneider's Sustainability Program Heads Full Speed Toward Its End-Year Targets With Strong Local Impact

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

American Airlines Strengthens Ethical Business Practices With Updated Supply Chain Policy, Human Rights Commitment, and Enhanced Supplier Diversity Efforts

American is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner consistent with our values.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covenant House Alaska Receives $150,000 Grant from KeyBank To Improve Career Access for Underserved Youth

Covenant House Alaska (CHA) has received a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to help fund a pilot project designed to reach youth in the child welfare, foster care and juvenile justice systems. It will offer intensive, individualized support and wraparound services.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

City of Hope Honors AEG Presents' Jay Marciano at Spirit of Life Gala With Performances by Elton John, David Blaine and a Surprise Appearance by Celine Dion

City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation’s top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World report, honored Jay Marciano, chairman and CEO of AEG Presents.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clorox Unlocks Organizational Resilience Through ERGs

Employee resource groups have been part of our Clorox ecosystem for nearly two decades. Now numbering more than a dozen with 5,000-plus members — over half our workforce!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits $3 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $3 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. This funding on top of the Foundation’s annual disaster grants brings the total amount committed to more than $9 million

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving Sustainability: Learning From the Automotive Industry

The road to sustainability can seem like a daunting path, with legislation, ESG targets, and ever shifting customer expectations helping to shape a more sustainable future. It’s clear that organisations need an effective sustainability strategy, but where should they even begin?

Diversity & Inclusion

Lifting Up the LGBTQIA+ Community: Meet Benjamin Campbell

Ben Campbell, Senior Global Research and Insights Evangelist, here! That’s a fun title, right? Let me break it down for you. We like to think of my role as a scalable pie chart, 50% research and 50% showcasing our studies which essentially means making sure our research is seen.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating a Culture Where People of All Abilities Can Thrive

When Jennifer S.’s son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, she was overwhelmed with the unknowns that lay ahead.

Being a working parent, she also knew she already had the support and flexibility at Principal® she needed to move forward.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel Making an Impact for the Good of Generations

Building on our legacy of integrity as a family-owned business, we aim to exhibit the Henkel spirit by partnering with community organizations to make a positive impact.

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...