Community Updates
Shaw Industries Ranks Among Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2020
PRESS RELEASE - For the second consecutive year, Forbes Magazine has recognized Shaw Industries Group, Inc.’s commitment to promote a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion by naming Shaw as one of “The Best Employers for Diversity.”
Mastercard and Partners Launch Priceless Planet Coalition to Act on Climate Change
PRESS RELEASE - Invites consumers and companies to join in to plant 100 million trees in five years
General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer
PRESS RELEASE - New position created to accelerate company’s plans for a zero emissions future
Visa Reaches 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Goal
PRESS RELEASE - As part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, Visa has reached its goal to use 100 percent renewable electricity by 2020 through energy sources like solar and wind.
PepsiCo To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity In The U.S.
PRESS RELEASE - PepsiCo, Inc. today announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year.
Sustainable Brands Elevates the Stage for a Regenerative Economy
PRESS RELEASE - The Sustainable Brands community today launches its flagship event, SB’20 Long Beach, with a call to action for igniting more sustainable systems through regenerative business practices.
Al Iannuzzi shares how sustainability drives value for The Estée Lauder Companies and how he almost became a forest ranger
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - We recently spoke with Al Iannuzzi, Vice President, Sustainability at The Estée Lauder Companies, about how he made the transition from potential forest ranger to leading sustainability strategy at a prestige beauty company.
Shaw Carpet Tile Manufacturing & Recycling Facility Achieves LEED Certification
PRESS RELEASE - Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has achieved the USGBC’s LEED Silver designation for its carpet tile manufacturing and recycling facility in Adairsville, Ga. (known as T1).
Bank of the West BNP Paribas First U.S. Bank to Team with Doconomy to Enable Customers to Track CO2 Impact of Purchases
PRESS RELEASE - Announced at UN Climate Change Conference COP25 as Part of Efforts to Raise Awareness and Help Combat Climate Crisis
Unilever Scored 89 On ESG Evaluation, With Best-In-Class Preparedness
PRESS RELEASE - S&P Global Ratings said today that Unilever PLC/NV scored 89 in its Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG) Evaluation
PepsiCo Launches Second North America Greenhouse Program To Accelerate Purpose-Driven Solutions For The Food And Beverage Industry
PRESS RELEASE - Up to 10 start-ups will receive $20,000 in grant funding and mentorship
Diversey Gives New Life to Used Hotel Soap Bars
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - Unused or barely used soap bars from hotels generate tons of solid waste on a yearly basis. SB corporate member Diversey saw this as an opportunity - not only to prevent waste from reaching landfills, but also to help communities in need.
Bank of the West’s CMO, Ben Stuart, wants everyone to ask what their bank is financing
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - We recently caught up with Ben Stuart, CMO at Bank of the West, to discuss what he’s excited about right now, including a new Instagram photo challenge.
Recognizing Organizations Taking a People-Centric Approach to Sustainability
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - Shaw Recognizing Organizations Taking a People-Centric Approach to Sustainability
Shaw Introduces Innovative Soft Floor Covering Designed for the Expo/Trade Show Market
PRESS RELEASE - Shaw Introduces Innovative Soft Floor Covering Designed for the Expo/Trade Show Market
Shaw Showcases Sustainability Efforts at Greenbuild
PRESS RELEASE - Shaw collaborates with customers and partners at world’s largest green building conference, Greenbuild, to share fresh thinking and continuing education opportunities.
Global Cohort Joins Sustainable Brands’ New Network for Brand Transformation
PRESS RELEASE - Sustainable Brands® announces today that it is adding a new dimension to its community. The SB Affiliate Member Network launches with 12 founding members.
Kohler - More than just a Toilet: Fusing Innovation & Partnerships for a Better World
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - Poverty-stricken communities in Honduras and Ghana have a new lease on a better life with safe water and sanitation solutions from Water Mission and iDE – supported by more than 3,000 KOHLER pour flush toilets.
Sustainable Brands Attracts Global Finance Leaders Exploring Next-Generation Goals & Reporting
PRESS RELEASE - New Metrics ‘19 advances the role of business in driving economic transformation
Here Comes The Sun: Target Reaches 500 Solar Installations
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - As we make moves to create a more sustainable future for our guests, team members and the planet, we’ve reached a major milestone: We just completed our 500th rooftop solar installation.