By Patti Constantakis, PhD SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Education means something different to everyone. Being part of a family of educators, early on, I understood that education can open doors to opportunity. But growing up in a mixed-race family on the U.S.-Mexico border, I also saw firsthand the numerous barriers to opportunity within the education system – particularly for Black and African Americans. And for the working adults around me, those barriers were even bigger. As a society, we have

SOURCE: Schneider Electric SUMMARY:Innovation Summit World Tour 2021 urges rapid acceleration of carbon emission reduction to reach 2050 net zero ambition Expansion of consulting services for meaningful sustainability progress Call to act 3-5 times faster and halve emissions this decade, with smart, green electricity and next-generation automation DESCRIPTION:Rueil-Malmaison, France, October 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The world can accelerate urgent climate action and halve carbon dioxide (CO2) emiss

Today’s Women’s CoLab event features leading women sharing insights and career advice. SOURCE: Verizon SUMMARY:Women’s CoLab founding partners include Accenture, A Effect, Degreed, Ferrero, Harvard Business, Mastercard, Scary Mommy, The Achieve Institute, The Estée Lauder Companies, The Female Quotient, UN Foundation, Walmart, Watermark and more. DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, October 11, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Despite tremendous strides toward greater gender equality and equity for women in the workplace, ap

The collaboration combines Gatik’s commercial-grade autonomous technology with industry-leading tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine SOURCE: Goodyear DESCRIPTION:AKRON, Ohio and PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 – Goodyear and Gatik today announced a multi-year collaboration with a goal to advance the development of mobility solutions for the autonomous B2B short-haul logistics industry. The collaboration will contribute to safer, more sustainable goods movement while reduci

By Jane Ewing, Senior Vice President, Sustainability SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:At Walmart, it has always been our purpose to help people live better lives. Saving money has been core to that purpose since the beginning. But today, ‘live better’ means more. Customers have always trusted us for our low prices, but they also want to know that the products they buy are good for their families, the people who made them and the planet. For many of our customers, living better means shopping intention

BinaxNOW Self Tests allow users to self-report, helping organizations and communities monitor COVID-19. SOURCE: Abbott DESCRIPTION:Public health guidance, vaccination rates and rates of infection are changing quickly. But one variable remains constant when it comes to COVID: the need to quickly know if you have it or not. That's especially true as people re-enter the workplace, children go back to school, variants spread, and flu and cold season heat back up as people interact more with each othe

SOURCE: Walmart SUMMARY:Green Bond Proceeds will Support Key Environmental Initiatives, Reinforcing Walmart’s Mission to Drive Collective Climate Action Minority- and Women-Owned Firms Served as Active Bookrunners DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 8, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has successfully priced the company's first green bond. Net proceeds from the $2 billion green bond offering will be used to fund existing and future projects that enable Walmart to ac

SOURCE: PG DESCRIPTION:CINCINNATI, September 3, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Herbal Essences and international recycling leader, TerraCycle, announce the latest impact of their longtime national recycling program: The installment of 20 benches made from recycled hair care packaging, in three nature preserves maintained by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the planting of over 60,000 trees throughout the United States. In the Spring of 2021, Herbal Essences pledged to plant one tree for every two bottles of

When disaster strikes, we feel called to help. Now is no different. SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:As our associates, customers and members continue to feel the impact of Hurricane Ida – and several other natural disasters across the country – Walmart and Sam's Club are launching a campaign to support the American Red Cross at registers and self-checkout stations in Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs nationwide. Between Sept. 2-8, we’ll match customer donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5 million or unti

SOURCE: Bloomberg DESCRIPTION:LONDON, September 2, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The Earthshot Prize has announced today that 14 influential global companies and brands – including Bloomberg LP – will come together to support and scale the innovative and ground-breaking solutions developed by the soon-to-be-announced fifteen Earthshot Prize Finalists. These global companies will make up the first Earthshot Prize Global Alliance Members and include: Arup, Bloomberg L.P., Deloitte, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hi

By Dan Bartlett, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Many of the decisions we make at Walmart require us to ask a host of complicated questions. But occasionally, we find ourselves in a position to ask one simple question: How can we help? We’ve watched with the rest of the world as events unfold in Afghanistan. There are thousands of human lives at stake. They belong to generations of Afghan people whose history and culture are inextricably tied to the America

SOURCE: Lenovo SUMMARY:Our previous article about Lenovo philanthropy partner Jangala explored how the not-for-profit organisation brought internet connectivity to vulnerable communities in Brighton during the pandemic. But there are always more people to be helped… DESCRIPTION:When the pandemic struck, psychologists at the Traumatic Stress Clinic, a specialist mental health service within the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, found themselves facing the challenge of providing support in

Airline's digital channels now offer customers easy access to more than 3,000 testing locations via Accenture and CLX Health's TrustAssure™ Platform integration SOURCE: United Airlines Inc. DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2021 /3BL Media/ -- Starting today, United customers can access even more COVID testing locations, including more than 3,000 new Walmart and Albertson Companies locations across the U.S., through the airline's website and mobile app in the Travel Ready Center. Customers can now ea

SOURCE: Schneider Electric SUMMARY:Action on sustainability isn’t enough – it must be proactively communicated to satisfy pressures from investors, employees, and competitors. Service builds on the company’s existing suite of energy and sustainability consulting solutions and is the culmination of more than a decade of partnerships on corporate communications DESCRIPTION:Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Communica

Always Donates $500,000 to Local Organizations that Provide Access and Opportunity for Puberty-Aged Girls in Sports SOURCE: PG DESCRIPTION:CINCINNATI, July 30, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Always and Walmart are taking action, in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation, to help girls stay in sports by highlighting the important life skills that come from continued participation through puberty. To further rally society to #KeepHerPlaying, they are continuing their partnership with Olympic gold medal

SOURCE: Schneider Electric SUMMARY:Groundbreaking Gigaton PPA Program, developed in collaboration with Walmart, recognized as innovative approach to energy and environmental management Renewable energy initiative provides education, aggregate PPAs to Walmart’s US-based suppliers, 84 of whom have joined the program since its launch last year DESCRIPTION:Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that it has received a Top Proje

Events nationwide on July 24 will feature free health screenings and offer wellness resources and affordable immunizations SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 21, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Walmart is inviting customers to take control of their health at Walmart Wellness Day, a free event on Saturday, July 24, where they can get health screenings and wellness resources at pharmacies nationwide, as well as immunizations in one easy location. The goal of Walmart Wellness Day is to help cust

SOURCE: Republic Services DESCRIPTION:Toasters, microwaves, blenders, and other small appliances are investments that should last you a while. However, if you’ve been holding on to decades-old appliances, eventually you will need to replace them. When the time comes to upgrade – or to downsize the number of gadgets in your kitchen – it is important to know what to do with your old items. Some small appliances, like air conditioning units, contain hazardous cooling components that can destroy the

SOURCE: Morgan Stanley DESCRIPTION:As part of its ongoing commitment to advance racial and economic equity, Morgan Stanley’s new Next Level Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with women and diverse members on the founding teams. To help close the funding gap for multicultural and women-owned businesses,1 Morgan Stanley Investment Management and the firm’s Multicultural Client Strategy Group are launching a new fund to invest in startups led by diverse entrepreneurs. The Next Level F

By Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc.; President, Walmart Foundation SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Walmart has long taken a shared value, whole-system approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Through our ESG strategies, we aim to do more than operate responsibly and mitigate business risk; we want to create value for business by better serving our customers and stakeholders and helping to transform related societal syst

Walmart Canada to source 100% of fresh produce and floral from suppliers that adopt integrated pest management practices, as verified by a third-party, by 2025. SOURCE: SCS Global Services DESCRIPTION:EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 30, 2021 /3BL Media/ - SCS Global Services (SCS), an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, today announced its Sustainably Grown Certification program h

SOURCE: Koch Industries DESCRIPTION:Nearly 70 million Americans – about 1 in 3 adults – have a criminal record. The restrictions that come with a conviction not only make it hard for employers to identify and hire qualified individuals but also leave otherwise qualified candidates on the sidelines of the economy. Research shows that having a record can reduce the chances of getting a second interview by 50%. That’s why Koch Industries is continuing its commitment to removing barriers to opportuni

SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:We’ve been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for our leadership on environmental, social and governance issues. We placed first in our category among all food and staples retailers, and are proud of the progress we’ve made toward becoming a more trusted and transparent company. For access to the complete 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021 ranking and methodology visit: https://100best.3blmedia.com/ About WalmartWalmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around t

SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:The natural world is having a moment. As the coronavirus pandemic has pushed people to rediscover the outdoors, many are turning to gardening as a way to express creativity and relieve stress. But the importance of greater greenery serves an even more fundamental purpose: enabling pollinators. Pollinators are animals like butterflies, bees, birds and others that pollinate the food we eat. Their role in landing food on our table can’t be overstated. It’s estimated that

SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark. and BENGALURU, India, April 30, 2021 — Walmart is mobilizing its global resources to further expand support for COVID-19 relief efforts in India. Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, Flipkart and PhonePe, along with Walmart’s Global Technology and Sourcing hubs, are collaborating to counter oxygen shortages, support the national vaccination drive and donate to organizations making a difference in communities nationwide. “Walmart is a global family. We fee

By Mark Vanderhelm, VP of Energy and Facilities Management SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Doing what’s right for the future of our planet means making major change. That’s why we’ve committed to becoming a regenerative company powered by 100% renewable energy in our own operations by 2035, and are investing in the technologies of tomorrow, today – so each step toward our goal prioritizes renewable, restorative operations. We’re pleased to announce that in collaboration with ENGIE North America, more

By Ben Hasan, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:As I reflect on the past year, like so many of you, I feel the tremendous weight of an unthinkable set of challenges. Very traumatic and public displays of racial injustice, against the backdrop of a global pandemic that was disproportionately impacting people of color, forced our nation to look directly into the face of the social systems that create inequity in a way

By Martin Mundo | SVP, General Merchandise Manager, Produce and Global Produce Sourcing, Walmart U.S. SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Imagine mornings without orange juice, summer picnics without strawberries or holiday dinners without apple pie. Such a future is possible if we don’t take collective action to begin restoring pollinator habitats around the world. It’s estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat is possible because of animal pollinators. Bees are the most popular pollina

A guest article by Chris Whelan, Director, Business Development, Engineered Wood Adhesives SOURCE: Henkel DESCRIPTION:Are we selling adhesives, or are we changing the world? At Henkel, we are all ambassadors of sustainability. Every day, we model our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. Of course, we are selling adhesives -- and within the mass timber industry, we are selling adhesives that are not only instrumental in building construction, but are also changing the way we live, wor

SOURCE: Ørsted DESCRIPTION:Business signatories of the letter collectively represent over $3 trillion in annual revenue and employ nearly 6 million U.S. workers across all 50 states. They range in size from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large multinational corporations, and represent a number of industries.  Business signatories include Adobe; Apple; Ben Jerry’s Homemade, Inc.; BT Americas; Boston Consulting Group; Burton; the Coca-Cola Company; Danone North America; DSM North Ame

Apr 6, 2021 4:00 PM ET - As COVID-19 continues to impact communities, keeping some schools and businesses closed, and many employees furloughed, one issue is coming to the forefront: food insecurity.

By Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc.; President, Walmart Foundation SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Central to our mission at Walmart is helping people live better. That’s not just a statement – it’s a goal we work toward every day on behalf of our customers, members and communities. Helping people live better includes ensuring they have access to nutritious food, and for many people, that’s been a struggle this year. As COVID-19 continues to

PG is Stepping Forward to Lead with Love to Resume Learning Everywhere, Protect the Planet and Equity for All SOURCE: PG DESCRIPTION:We’re teaming up with Global Citizen to call for international solidarity and renewed commitments for a fairer, more equal future for everyone. It’s called the World Recovery Plan, and we’re supporting these efforts because at PG, our goal is to Lead With Love in every community we touch. Right now the world is facing serious challenges that impact all of us. We’re

Starting with vaccine records, Walmart is partnering to help people access their health records in a convenient, free and secure way SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2021 /3BL Media/ — As a healthcare services provider, Walmart is working to empower its customers with digital access to their health data, beginning with their COVID-19 vaccine record. Walmart will make vaccination records available digitally, so those vaccinated at Walmart and Sam’s Club can easily access th

SOURCE: 3M DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $2.1 million gift from 3M in support of the university’s Equity in Education Initiative (E²I). E²I is a new signature five-year program aimed at increasing the number of African American college graduates securing careers in fields critical to the nation’s workforce. The program will support undergraduate students with tailored resources and assistance as they pursue degrees in business, engineering a

SOURCE: Trane Technologies DESCRIPTION:SWORDS, Ireland, March 8, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) continues to advance its Gigaton Challenge, a commitment to reduce customers’ carbon footprint by one gigaton of CO2 by 2030, with further electrification of Thermo King’s sustainable transport temperature control solutions. The company announced that Thermo King’s fully electric, zero-emission E-200 refrigeration unit for small trucks is now available to cust

Company Takes Three-Tiered Approach to Developing Workforce SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:By Drew Holler, Senior Vice President, People, Walmart U.S. A few years ago, we made a promise that there would be no better place to learn, grow and build a career than Walmart. Today, we’re fulfilling that promise across the enterprise, building associate opportunity brick-by-brick and investing in the future of every associate who walks through our doors. To do that, we’re taking a three-tiered approach to

Feb 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET - This research has been underway since last summer and represents one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind. It includes qualitative and quantitative analysis gathered from 24 top companies, and it leverages publicly available data.

By Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Walmart SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:By Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Walmart Immediately following the tragic murder of George Floyd, we knew Walmart had to be part of the solution. As the largest employer in the country, which includes a workforce of approximately 300,000 Black and African American associates, we quickly focused on what we could do to make a difference at scale. We identified t

SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:By Jane Ewing, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Globally, people use about 1 trillion plastic bags a year, and each bag has a dismally short lifespan of as little as 12 minutes. Fewer than 10% of them are recycled in the U.S., and single-use plastic bags continue to be one of the top ten items found along beaches and waterways. This is a massive challenge we must approach as an industry. As we all know, however, true innovation is rarely immediate. Last summer, we

Up to $1 million in cash and product committed to support relief efforts in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark. Feb. 22, 2021 /3BL Media/– With the catastrophic storms, power outages and water shortages affecting Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1 million in cash and in-kind product donations to help with response efforts.  As part of the commitment, funds will su

SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Editor’s note: John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S., sent the following note to Walmart U.S. associates. Team - When I joined Walmart in 1993, one of the first things I learned working in the Garden Center at Store 100 in Bentonville, Arkansas, was that “Our people make the difference.” Today we’re releasing our FY21 results, and we’ll all remember 2020 as an unprecedented year in which our people truly made a difference. In addition to running our already succ

Feb 16, 2021 3:15 PM ET - The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners announces the nine winners of the Beyond the Bag Challenge: ChicoBag, Domtar, Eon, Fill it Forward, GOATOTE, PlasticFri, Returnity, SmartC and Sway.

SOURCE: Albertsons Companies DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners announces the nine winners of the Beyond the Bag Challenge: ChicoBag, Domtar, Eon, Fill it Forward, GOATOTE, PlasticFri, Returnity, SmartC and Sway.  The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag is a pre-competitive collaboration committed to reimagining the retail bag and creating a more circular delivery system… The Consortium has welcomed additional partners DICK’S Sporting Goods, Dollar General,

Goals include reducing use of virgin materials, scaling new solutions, diverting bags from landfills; efforts complement plastic reduction work already underway at Albertsons Cos. SOURCE: Albertsons Companies DESCRIPTION:BOISE, Idaho – January 25, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Albertsons Companies today announced that it has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative, its latest step to contributing to efforts to reduce plastic waste. The Beyond the Bag Initiative, launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retai

Jan 20, 2021 8:45 AM ET - Procter & Gamble's feminine care brand Always launched a campaign with Walmart this week to urge people to help girls stay in sports as part of their personal growth...

By William White, Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S. SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:Every day, we welcome shoppers of diverse backgrounds and walks of life into our stores and clubs. Not only do we want shoppers to feel safe and comfortable shopping with us, but we also want them to see their local Walmart as a place where they belong and as a place that belongs to them. For years, we have been working with partners like the Ad Council on efforts to encourage unity and belonging in communities, i

By Matt Smith, Walmart Corporate Affairs SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is generally a time for celebration, but for many military families, it’s also a time of remembrance. For Patrick Simmons, losing a brother in arms on 9/11 motivated him to help families and friends all over the country remember the fallen by supporting Wreaths Across America. Even though COVID-19 has made things a bit different this year, the charity is committed to laying wreaths, and Simmons is still leadin

Walmart Foundation donates $12 million to Feeding America; Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs and distribution centers allocate funds and product to hunger-relief organizations SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark., December 22, 2020 /3BL Media/ – The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country with an estimated 1 in 6 people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19. This is compared to a

By Keith Wyche, Vice President, Community Engagement Support SOURCE: Walmart DESCRIPTION:There’s a difference between existing in a community, and being part of one. At the core of that difference is a question: How well do you listen? Since a wave of civil unrest shook the nation in June, we’ve been listening intently to the citizens of Chicago. And we’re making changes we’re proud of, to reflect the nature of a community we want to do more than just exist in. On Friday, November 20, we opened t