Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

COVID-19 and ESG: Prepare for the New Normal

May 14, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As we claw out of the rubble from the pandemic, it is increasingly clear that we will not suddenly resume our pre-COVID ways of life. Though some of the changes made in response to the pandemic may ultimately revert back to normal, in other areas our understanding of what is “normal” has been irreversibly altered. One such case is our understanding of the role of the corporation in society, and the real drivers of enterprise value.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Responds to Increased Demand for Masks and Re-Opens Two Additional Facilities

May 14, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Gildan has partially re-opened two of its sewing facilities in Nicaragua to help expand the production of masks.

Innovation & Technology

Physically Distant, Yet Socially Close: Coping With COVID-19

May 14, 2020 12:30 PM ET

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we strive to adapt to these challenging circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on all of us in many ways -- including our mental health.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid Named Top Utility for Diversity, Inclusion, and LGBT Employees

May 14, 2020 12:25 PM ET

National Grid has been ranked as one of the top utilities for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc.

Research, Reports & Publications

The CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 Is Now Closed!

May 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

On Friday 1st of May, the CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 came to a close with an incredible 1548 applicants.

Health & Healthcare

Coronavirus: Transporting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Puerto Rico

May 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

As part of JetBlue’s continued coronavirus relief efforts, we recently joined forces again with the Ricky Martin Foundation, along with Project HOPE and CharityStars to transport much-needed medical supplies to Puerto Rico.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SSIR: How Foundations Can Make Progress on Long-Term Social Change Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

May 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET

New on SSIR: Foundations can help ensure that the opportunities for innovative solutions created by a crisis today become the building blocks of a more just world tomorrow.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful: As States Reopen, Proper Disposal of Litter and Trash Remains Paramount

May 14, 2020 11:30 AM ET

As states and cities across the country move forward with plans to reopen, Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent reminder to all Americans to properly dispose of trash and litter as they venture outside.

Education

Designing for the Future

May 14, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Mohawk believes that in order to create a more sustainable future, education of sustainability and textile design must go hand in hand by engaging designers of the future

Energy

GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun

May 14, 2020 11:05 AM ET

General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant is expected to be powered by 100 percent solar energy beginning in late 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Women in Trade Can Reinvigorate the WTO and Global Economy

May 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And anyone who has looked at the global economic forecast lately is probably willing to consider a few ways to ensure that GDP growth doesn’t slow to a grinding halt.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Charity: Food

May 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the issue of food security for vulnerable communities and frontline responders has taken on increased relevance and importance. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations that are working in this critical area around the world, and their efforts are to be congratulated, appreciated and supported by all of us.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases First Look Data at Companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility Response to COVID-19

May 14, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today releases data insights into companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) response to COVID-19.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - May 2020

May 14, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Brightening Our Corner is the Ray C. Anderson Foundation's quarterly newsletter. It features positive stories from the Foundation and its key funding initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Intel Launches First Global Challenges, Marks a New Era of Shared Corporate Responsibility

May 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Today, Intel released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report builds on Intel’s decades of transparency in corporate responsibility and details progress Intel has made in the past decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore billions of gallons of water to local communities and achieve gender pay equity across its global workforce, among other milestones.

Health & Healthcare

Whirlpool Corporation, Dow, and Reynolds Consumer Products Collaborate to Manufacture and Donate Much-Needed Respirators Through WIN Health Labs, LLC

May 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation, Dow and Reynolds Consumer Products are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide much-needed respirators to the heroic men and women in healthcare who are working on the frontlines to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Electrical Distribution Networks Can Contribute to a Low-Carbon Future

May 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Featured on Middle Tech Podcast

May 14, 2020 9:30 AM ET

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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As COVID Moves Beyond Act One, What Can We Do Better?

May 14, 2020 8:40 AM ET

Benevity CEO, Bryan de Lottinville shares three ways we can continue to elevate purpose during a global pandemic, and how we can to do better.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Responsible Business Week – the Future of Business at Your Finger Tips

May 14, 2020 5:00 AM ET

As we self-isolate, we must be careful not to isolate our ideas and thoughts.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Carine Christophe

May 14, 2020 1:15 AM ET

Meet Carine Christophe and discover how her company, Pernod Ricard is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Innovation & Technology

Digitalization to Advance Health and Well-Being During a Moment of Crisis

May 13, 2020 7:20 PM ET

Quarantines and social distancing measures across the globe are driving technology innovations in ways we couldn’t imagine just a couple just a couple months ago. Digital solutions for keeping us connected and safe are evolving rapidly to address

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank to Support $1.5 Million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund Helping Small Businesses Recover, Pivot in Response to COVID-19

May 13, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Comerica Bank has teamed up with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Women Forward to support the creation of the $1.5 million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund formed to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 recover from the outbreak, as well as help them meet increased demands in support of COVID-19 response efforts.

Environment

Jeremy Miller on Foxes, Henhouses and Trojan Grouses

May 13, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FCA Heroes Drive Essential PPE and Auto Parts Across North America

May 13, 2020 4:10 PM ET

When asked if they would continue working during a global pandemic, FCA Transport didn’t skip a beat and it’s not surprising. We’ve all heard the stories about the “unsung heroes” of the COVID-19 crisis: the truck drivers.