Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

FCA US and Aurora to Partner to Develop and Deploy Self-Driving Commercial Vehicles

Jun 10, 2019 9:00 AM ET

FCA US and Aurora announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a powerful partnership to develop and deploy self-driving commercial vehicles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Out of 10 for Fab Lab Opening in Houston

Jun 10, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Chevron and its partners, the Fab Foundation and BakerRipley, recently celebrated the grand opening of its tenth fabrication laboratory (Fab Lab). Located at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus in Houston, the Chevron-supported facility has been in planning for two years and will serve as a technical resource for K-12 students, university students and the entire community. Fab Labs are for innovation, learning and invention: a place to play, to create, to learn, to mentor, and to invent.

Events, Media & Communications

Renewable Energy Microgrid to Power Oakland Conference

Jun 10, 2019 8:00 AM ET

VERGE 19, October 22-24 in Oakland, is the platform for companies, cities and communities accelerating the clean economy. The event convenes more than 3,000 leaders to explore scalable, cross-cutting solutions and to collaborate more effectively to advance them.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG, LA Kings and LA Galaxy to Participate in 2019 LA Pride Festival and Parade with Co-Branded Float

Jun 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Following the launch of its “Equality for All” social media campaign, which supports LGBT Pride Month and celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising (#Stonewall50), AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company has announced it will participate in the 2019 LA Pride Festival and Parade in Los Angeles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo to Donate $1 Billion to Address Housing Affordability Crisis

Jun 8, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Company, through its business and the Wells Fargo Foundation, will use its resources and expertise to develop new ideas and implement solutions in communities of need in collaboration with public- and private-sector organizations. In particular, Wells Fargo will commit $1 billion in philanthropy alone through 2025 to address the U.S. housing affordability crisis, including homelessness, available and affordable rentals, transitional housing and home ownership.

Energy

Microgrid Delivers Efficiency and Resilience to Lidl Finland

Jun 7, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Lidl Finland's logistics center constantly learns to be more energy efficient through an integrated Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Advisor & EcoStruxure Building Operation solution that uses demand response and targets more than 50% energy cost savings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

eBay Announces First UK High Street Concept Store

Jun 7, 2019 3:25 PM ET

eBay launched its first concept store in the UK. The month long pop-up shop is eBay’s latest commitment to the City of Wolverhampton, where in September eBay announced a partnership with the City Council to help boost 64 local businesses via its Retail Revival program. The new space has been designed with the theme "Home Grown by Wolverhampton." A place where botanical garden meets first-class retail space, it stands as a physical symbol of the important role that homegrown businesses play in their communities. Local businesses help give a community its own identity and character.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michael Bloomberg Launches Beyond Carbon, the Largest-Ever Coordinated Campaign Against Climate Change in United States

Jun 7, 2019 2:15 PM ET

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Convened Leading Environmental Organizations in Annapolis to Discuss Clean Water

Jun 7, 2019 1:20 PM ET

As water quality issues continue to become environmental and health hazards across the United States, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation convened its National Partner Network to discuss solutions. On June 6, ScottsMiracle-Gro convened over 40 individuals from 14 top environmental organizations across the nation. The meeting focused on clean water issues and how each organization is addressing them.

Environment

The Top 6 Companies That Are Helping Us Save the Bees

Jun 7, 2019 1:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Nonprofits in Their Digital Journey

Jun 7, 2019 1:15 PM ET

At VMware, we’re on a journey to put back more than we take, delivering long-term shared value for our stakeholders, and unlocking opportunities for all. As part of that journey, for the past three years, we’ve been working with the pro bono experts at Taproot Foundation, investing in tools and resources to help nonprofits build their technical capacity.

Innovation & Technology

Bridging the Gap to Economic Vitality

Jun 7, 2019 12:45 PM ET

There’s no better place to talk about bridging the gap to economic vitality in Latin America than in Miami, where the 6th annual eMerge Americas conference recently took place. eMerge brings together business and government leaders who are transforming industries, countries, and lives with innovative digital technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank Announces Record $100,000 Donation to Winner of 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest

Jun 7, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Comerica Bank, the longest-serving bank in Michigan for 170 years, is excited to announce a new, $100,000 donation to the winner of the 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. The record amount in startup funds will go toward opening a brick and mortar business in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. In addition to Comerica’s $100,000 investment, the bank will also double its organizational support to Hatch Detroit with a supplementary $40,000 donation.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Launches “Equality for All” in Support of Pride Month

Jun 7, 2019 12:15 PM ET

To show its support for the gay rights movement and LGBT Pride Month, AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, #Stonewall50, with the release of a website and social media campaign “Equality For All.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Challenging Racial Inequity on Campus

Jun 7, 2019 12:15 PM ET

Symantec believes that a diverse and inclusive work environment helps us understand our customers better, enables us to respond to new trends more rapidly, and stimulates innovation. Investing in diversity is a business imperative and our support of Net Impact has helped establish undergraduate chapters at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and helped create the Racial Equity Fellowship.

Health & Healthcare

Do Patients Care About Sustainability?

Jun 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Today’s hospital patients care about sustainability in a big way. They are much like consumers in all categories, three quarters of whom are more likely to buy a product or service if the organization behind it is committed to sustainable practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Secures Three Trophies at RICS Awards 2019 Australia

Jun 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

CBRE secured three major trophies at last night’s RICS Awards 2019 Australia, recognising the firm’s focus on innovation, sustainability and the delivery of exceptional client outcomes. CBRE won the Innovation, Agency Team of the Year and Sustainability Project of the Year awards and was a finalist in two other categories. The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial and Team Rubicon Are Rebuilding Communities

Jun 7, 2019 11:55 AM ET

“Crossing the Rubicon”, or passing the point of no return is the inspiration behind the name of the U.S. based, veteran-led disaster response organization, Team Rubicon. Founded in 2010 in response to the Haiti earthquake, a small group of U.S. military veterans travelled to regions considered too dangerous by others, committing themselves to bringing aid, equipment and manpower to communities affected by the disaster. Today, Team Rubicon has grown into a large operation with an ever-increasing need for specialized resources. This is where CASE, the global construction brand of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) comes in.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Bacardi Is Pioneering Corporate Responsibility in the Spirits Industry

Jun 7, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Bacardi has been an industry leader when it comes to corporate responsibility, and all employees are urged to live the motto “always do the right thing” day in and day out. Because May and June are Bacardi’s official Corporate Responsibility Months, we chatted with Rick Wilson, the global head of Corporate Responsibility, to learn more about the company’s sustainability initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach plans that are always in the works for the international spirits company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Importance of Partnerships for Disaster Relief

Jun 7, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Hear from The UPS Foundation and UNICEF USA leaders about the importance of collaboration in tackling disaster relief challenges and opportunities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies Make Progress Gauging Climate Risk, but Not Enough

Jun 7, 2019 11:05 AM ET

Companies too often make the mistake of thinking climate change is a long-term issue, but it’s actually affecting decisions today, according to a report by a global commission set to evaluate transparency into financial climate risks and opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Siblings on a Mission to Reduce Food Waste Earn $50,000

Jun 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Kicks Off Platform With Renewed TerraCycle Partnership

Jun 7, 2019 10:40 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. just announced its ongoing partnership with TerraCycle to help divert hard-to-recycle waste from landfills and incinerators through the automaker's environmentally-focused philanthropic platform, “Subaru Loves the Earth.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Receives Delivery of Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles from Toyota

Jun 7, 2019 10:20 AM ET

The eight Mirai passenger cars – otherwise known as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) – were unveiled on the eve of World Environment Day at Olympic House - the IOC’s new sustainability-driven headquarters which will be inaugurated on 23 June 2019. Toyota, a Worldwide Olympic Partner, was represented at the handover event in Lausanne by Matt Harrison, Executive Vice President, Sales at Toyota Motor Europe, who was welcomed by Timo Lumme, Managing Director of IOC Television and Marketing Services, and Marie Sallois-Dembreville, the IOC’s Director for Sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Exploring the Third Track at the Reporting 3.0 Conference: The Sherpas

Jun 7, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Following up on the previous two releases (here on The Village track, and here on The Journey track), this release focuses on laying out the third track, The Sherpas, at the 6th International Reporting 3.0 Conference. The Sherpas track, so-named in honor of our Advocation Partners (APs) who act as "mountain guides" in support of necessary transformation, showcases the work of r3.0 Advocation Partners. Participants from high-impact organizations in all of these Programs will share their experiences, particularly elaborating on specific pilot implementations of transformational practices, programs, and policies.