Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

Crayola Thanks Thousands of Beloved Teachers Across America

Sep 17, 2019 9:05 AM ET

In 1903, Crayola co-founders Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith created the first box of crayons. Alice Binney, Binney’s wife and a former schoolteacher, named the new crayons “Crayola.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

CECP Q&A Series: How One Community of Corporate Leaders Is Elevating Volunteering for Greater Impact

Sep 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Jennifer Weston-Murphy of CECP’s Corporate Leadership Team sat down with Service for Impact Co-Chairs Matthew Nelson, Corporate Vice President, New York Life and Lalita Badinehal, Director of Grantmaking, Credit Suisse Americas Foundation talk about what Service for Impact aims to accomplish and how the employee engagement field has evolved in recent years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 30: Amy Smith, TOMS

Sep 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

In recognition of National Disaster Preparedness Month, Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly sits down with TOMS Chief Giving Officer Amy Smith to discuss how the company became a significant figure in gun violence prevention.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Ranked #1 Biotechnology Company on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Sep 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Biogen has been ranked the #1 biotechnology company on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fourth time, after being the first U.S.-based biotech company to ever make the list in 2013.

Research, Reports & Publications

Update to Arabic Translations of GRI Standards

Sep 17, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Additional Arabic translations of the GRI Standards, the world's most widely adopted sustainability reporting framework, are now available.

Energy

Chevron: The Power of Problem Solvers

Sep 16, 2019 6:30 PM ET

Since our founding in 1879, Chevron’s greatest asset—our people—have been focused on making energy more affordable, more reliable, and ever cleaner.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Sep 16, 2019 5:40 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st

Sep 16, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Beach Boys to Perform at Gala Celebrating the Inaugural George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion Honoring Garth Brooks

Sep 16, 2019 5:25 PM ET

Points of Light today announced that The Beach Boys will perform at The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Gala on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Join Christian Appalachian Project’s Grateful Bread Food Pantry Hunger Walk on September 19th

Sep 16, 2019 5:20 PM ET

Did you know that of the 13 states that make up the Appalachia, Kentucky has by far the worst poverty rate, and sadly, 20% of Eastern Kentuckians do not know where their next meal is coming from?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&G Launches TV Series Focused on Changing the World

Sep 16, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sep 16, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced today that the Company has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the Company has been included on the Dow Jones Indices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Recognized As Top 50 Company For Providing Opportunities To Latinas

Sep 16, 2019 4:10 PM ET

Comerica Bank was recognized for its efforts in diversity and inclusion with its selection to the 2019 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. by Latina Style. This marks the ninth time Comerica has received the honor.

Events, Media & Communications

Inspiring Business Leaders to Explore New Horizons to Solve Today’s Sustainability Challenges

Sep 16, 2019 2:45 PM ET

To solve today’s sustainability challenges, business leaders will be called to build new skills, pitch fresh ideas and influence across silos.

Sustainable Development Goals

2019 SDG Pioneers Announced by United Nations Global Compact

Sep 16, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The United Nations Global Compact today announced ten new SDG Pioneers — young business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America

Sep 16, 2019 1:55 PM ET

Las Vegas Sands Corp. once again has been recognized by the S&P Dow Jones Indices for its industry-leading performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating Legacy at the 5th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference

Sep 16, 2019 1:30 PM ET

The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE) an initiative under the National Diversity Council (NDC) will host their 5th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference on October 16, 2019, in the heart of Los Angeles

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Recognized as Top 25 Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies

Sep 16, 2019 1:15 PM ET

Today, Scotiabank was recognized with 20th place in the global “Top 25 Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies” ranking, as part of the 2019 REFINITIV Diversity & Inclusion Index.

Diversity & Inclusion

Turning ‘Girls Who Code’ Into Women Who Work at Viacom

Sep 16, 2019 1:00 PM ET

To address the dearth of females in technology, Viacom established a goal four years ago to hire select college graduates who completed the company’s multi-year summer internship program into the company’s Media and Technology Services group.

Health & Healthcare

Survey Details Employees' Struggles to Eat a Healthy Lunch; Aramark's Health and Wellness VP Explains Why

Sep 16, 2019 12:15 PM ET

More than half (56%) of employed Americans who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to eat a healthy lunch at work

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and National Head Start Association Welcome Applications for Gro More Good Garden Grants

Sep 16, 2019 11:40 AM ET

Too many children and families living in at-risk communities don’t have access to enough fresh, healthy food. And far too many of them have never had the opportunity to see, taste or eat some of the garden’s best-tasting, good-for-you produce.

Diversity & Inclusion

LIXIL to Strengthen Diversity and Inclusion

Sep 16, 2019 11:35 AM ET

LIXIL has established a Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Department within its HR Function. Akane Odake has been appointed as General Manager of the Global D&I Department to implement a unified strategy across the organization.

Environment

Ready, Set, Go: Creating a Climate Action Plan to Reach Your Science-Based Targets

Sep 16, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Our blog describes the steps that will enable you to reach your science-based targets to reduce emissions and transform your business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Our Money Stories: From Brooklyn to Asia with Love

Sep 16, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Growing up as a little girl in Brooklyn, I had no idea that we were low to middle income. Our community was rich and full. We loved and respected each other, our neighbors and our friends. We never talked about money but somehow we managed to “manage.” Then at age 11, I experienced what not having money meant.

Environment

ANGEL'S ENVY® Calls on Fans to Help Meet Increased Goal of Planting 30,000 White Oak Trees Through 6th Annual "Toast the Trees" Initiative

Sep 16, 2019 11:05 AM ET

ANGEL'S ENVY® announced its goal of planting 30,000 new white oak trees through its annual "Toast the Trees" initiative, hosted in honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month each September.