Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation: Harbor View Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Rockwell Automation is proud to be the naming sponsor of Harbor View Plaza, the first waterfront public park in Milwaukee’s Harbor District.

Environment

ViacomCBS Commits To Climate Action in Sports

ViacomCBS’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report team, in partnership with CBS Sports, will promote greater environmental responsibility and increase awareness of the effect of sports on the climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Action on Climate Change Needed More Than Ever

For all the pain that 2020 wrought upon societies and economies around the world, it also brought some positives. Chief among them was the increased awareness for all of us—big corporates included—to prioritize climate change and the delicate balance of nature as we head into 2021 and beyond.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Science of Sustainable Design

HP has created “the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio” through a commitment to energy efficiency, recycled materials usage, product longevity, design for product end-of-life and innovative packaging.

Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 132 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to be the Season 4 sponsor of the Middle Tech Podcast.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named one of America's Best Large Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to Small Businesses

Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia specified areas can apply for a $10,000 grant at www.ComcastRISE.com.

Energy

Driving to an All-Electric Future

We introduce a new blog series discussing all things electric vehicles (EVs).

Environment

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County; $24.7 million project secures conservation easements that permanently protect redwood forest from future subdivision and development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FORTUNE Names UnitedHealth Group Top-Ranked Company in Health Care

For the 11th consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group was the top-ranked company in the Health Care: Insurance and Managed Care sector in all key attributes of reputation for FORTUNE's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees Made Their Mark in 2020

As we continue into 2021, Xylem is excited to encourage employees to continue donating their ideas, expertise and passion to help solve water.

Environment

VF Corporation Announces 2025 Sustainable Packaging Goals

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced its goal to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging, including polybags, by 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Pledges Support for the Women's Empowerment Principles

Clarivate is now one of the 3,962+ signatory companies that are part of supporting and advancing the Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Again Tops Industry Ranking in FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies List

Arrow Electronics, Inc. has again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, topping the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the eighth consecutive year. Arrow’s overall score included a number-one ranking in social responsibility and innovation, among other criteria.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet LaJoy

Families everywhere are depending on an internet connection to learn and work from home. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected millions of families from low-income homes to low-cost, high-speed internet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Road to Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses Based on the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles.

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) has launched the Principles-Based Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses guide, recognizing the importance of #UnitingBusiness in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19, by structuring a sustainable path to recovery for the Canadian private sector.

Environment

Vision 2030: Healthy and Abundant Forests

Our entire business depends on the sustainability of forests. Healthy forests provide clean air and water, habitat for animals and economic opportunity for millions of people. That’s why our #IPVision2030 goals include a commitment to Healthy & Abundant Forests.

Environment

Sappi Uncovers New Values in Trees for Sustainable Future

As Sappi seeks to create sustainable profits while minimizing its impact on the environment, we are reexamining ways to unlock the full value of trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

Results of Police Reform Study Shows the Need for Changes in Policing

A community partnership in Indianapolis that includes several Cummins Inc. employees is calling for new approaches to community policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Help for Companies on Circular Economy Progress

Organizations can now link the world’s leading sustainability reporting standards with an innovative tool for measuring their progress towards the circular economy.

Innovation & Technology

WSP USA Study: Street Closure Encourages Recreational Activity During Pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia officials closed 4.3 miles of a city street to vehicle traffic, reserving it exclusively for bicycles and pedestrians.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI Wins Two Stevie® Awards in 2021 for Outstanding Sales & Customer Service

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) received today two separate prizes in the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Earns Silver Status as a 2020 Vets Ready Employer in Wisconsin

Rockwell Automation is proud to be honored as a 2020 Vets Ready Employer by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, earning a silver status.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Excellence at Intel

At Intel, we’re committed to creating a more diverse workforce and world. Bringing rich experiences and perspectives, our employees enable us to continue to innovate at the highest levels

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Help Clients Fulfill Insurtech Resolutions in the New Year

Insurance brokers and agents might typically spend their January reviewing industry trends and determining how best to advise clients in the coming year.

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. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  3. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  4. 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...
  5. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  6. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. 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...
  8. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  9. CARE News & Stories
    CARE News & Stories is where to find out what's happening around the world through vibrant, engaging stories that put humanity at the center. 👉 https...
  10. Nasdaq Awards & Recognition
    At Nasdaq, we are proud that our continued commitment to advancing our ESG objectives and initiatives has earned us recognition from leading ESG...
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  12. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  13. 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...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Financial Inclusion
    Helping individuals and businesses gain access to useful financial products and services to meet their needs—from savings, credit, and insurance to...
  15. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...