Community Updates
ENGIE Impact Extends Relationship with Verizon to Achieve Corporate Sustainability Goals
PRESS RELEASE - ENGIE Impact provides advanced data management and analytics services to support Verizon’s sustainability transformation
UPS Invests in Arrival, Accelerates Fleet Electrification with Order of 10,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles
PRESS RELEASE - UPS commits to purchasing 10,000 of Arrival’s vehicles - purpose built for UPS
Danone North America and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Join Forces to Leverage $3 Million in Federal Funding for Shared Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture
PRESS RELEASE - Danone North America, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), today announced a unique, multi-year agreement aimed at improving the economic resiliency and soil health of farms.
Danone North America Announces Partnership with rePlant Capital
PRESS RELEASE - Danone North America, a leading food & beverage company and the world's largest Certified B Corp, today announced its partnership with rePlant Capital, a financial services firm dedicated to reversing climate change.
Gildan reaches Leadership level in CDP's 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change
PRESS RELEASE - Gildan Activewear Inc. is pleased to have been included in the leadership band in CDP’s 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change.
Caesars Entertainment Recognized as 'Most Responsible' Company by Newsweek Among High-Profile Accolades
PRESS RELEASE - Caesars Entertainment Corporation , one of the world's most diversified gaming and entertainment companies, concluded 2019 with a run of prominent corporate responsibility recognitions, including being named among the "Most Responsible" companies in America by Newsweek magazine.
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 - Cross-Posted from 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).
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
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
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 - Cross-Posted from 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 - Cross-Posted from 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 - Cross-Posted from Corporate Member Update. Shaw Recognizing Organizations Taking a People-Centric Approach to Sustainability