Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Social Impact & Volunteering

BCBS Companies Recognized for Leadership in Mentoring America’s Youth

Jun 10, 2016 10:00 AM ET

For at-risk young adults, having a mentor can be the difference between going on to college and dropping out of high school. A mentoring relationship with a caring adult can encourage young people to participate in after-school activities, be leaders in clubs and teams, volunteer in their communities or even go on to be a mentor themselves.

Environment

European Sustainable Development Week: Real Estate and 'Tomorrow'

Jun 10, 2016 9:55 AM ET

Last week marked European Sustainable Development Week; a European-wide initiative to stimulate and make visible activities, projects and events that promote sustainable development and the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. In this article, we reflect on the 5 themes of ‘Tomorrow’ – an award-winning French documentary following the journey of 6 thirty-somethings exploring the world in search of solutions that can save future generations.

Education

How Do We Get Teens Excited About Science?

Jun 10, 2016 9:15 AM ET

We at the Amgen Foundation believe that an understanding of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects, particularly science, is critical for students to be prepared for careers and citizenship in the 21st century. Today’s students are the innovators of tomorrow — the people who will find new ways to cure diseases and improve patients’ lives. We have a great opportunity to spark a love of science in students, tap into their motivations, and stimulate their understanding of the purpose and benefits of a strong STEM education.

Environment

Earth Day 2016: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Jun 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Humans are only a small part of the incredibly complex but connected system of life on our Earth. While we are only one of over 8 million species in existence, our individual health and well-being are intimately linked to the health of our planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Toyota | Driving to Make a Difference

Jun 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Environment

Bridging the Gap

Jun 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Deloitte Survey Finds That a Mere 30 Percent of Resumes Include Volunteering, Despite the Known Benefits to Career Advancement

Jun 10, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Today’s job applicants may be undervaluing volunteerism according to the results of the 2016 Deloitte Impact Survey released today. The study targeted individuals who are currently employed and have the ability to either directly influence hiring or indirectly influence the person making the hiring decision.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Facts About Global Poverty and Employment

Jun 10, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cooking Up Talent: That's How Hospitality Works

Jun 10, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Environment

Tailings Monitoring Embraces Innovation

Jun 10, 2016 4:30 AM ET

In recognition of the recent World Environment Day, our post takes a closer look at how innovation and real-time data is changing the way we inspect, monitor and manage tailings at Goldcorp.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Shaw’s and Star Market Rollout Fresh Rescue

Jun 9, 2016 8:45 PM ET

New England’s oldest and longest operating food retailer remains committed to helping end hunger in towns and cities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island. As part of this commitment to hunger relief, Shaw’s and Star Market stores will work with loc

Innovation & Technology

Pfizer to Showcase Support of Global Goals at Devex World 2016

Jun 9, 2016 8:40 PM ET

Pfizer is proud to join sustainable development leaders from around the world as an Innovation Partner for the inaugural Devex World 2016 conference, taking place Tuesday, June 14 in Washington D.C

Education

Higher Education Recognizes Conflict Minerals & the Issues Surrounding It. Source Intelligence Interviews Liz Cooper of Edinburgh University

Jun 9, 2016 6:45 PM ET

Environment

Keystone Policy Center Honors National Leaders in Sustainability, Public Policy, Energy, Environment

Jun 9, 2016 6:15 PM ET

The Keystone Policy Center honored national leaders and businesses at its 23rd Annual Leadership Awards Dinner today for finding common ground and working collaboratively to protect the rights of Native Americans, promote responsible business practices, enhance biodiversity, develop better regulatory frameworks, and support bipartisan solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo’s Jazzmans Brew & Bakery Focuses on the Customer Experience

Jun 9, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Suppliers Share Our Commitment for a Sustainable Future

Jun 9, 2016 5:35 PM ET

Our suppliers play an important role in sustainable operations. Since 2011, we’ve awarded vendors who excel in responsible business practices.

At AT&T, we strive for sustainable operations. Our suppliers play an important role in this. Since 2011, we’ve awarded vendors who excel in responsible business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM Earns Keystone Leadership Award for its Partnership with the Wildlife Habitat Council

Jun 9, 2016 5:05 PM ET

General Motors earned a Keystone Leadership Award for its efforts to expand wildlife habitats, support pollinator health and enhance biodiversity at manufacturing locations around the world. The award honors exemplary leaders who embody Keystone’s belief that lasting results are crafted by considering diverse perspectives and building consensus.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Innovation within Corporate Shared Value

Jun 9, 2016 4:40 PM ET

Traditional corporate philanthropy’s methodology of simply giving funds to worthy causes is increasingly seen as unsustainable and fading into the past. Companies are now moving beyond their bottom lines to make a measurable difference in their communities by connecting CSR efforts with their core mission, products and branding shared value.

Events, Media & Communications

Meet the VM Summit 16 Keynote Speakers

Jun 9, 2016 3:25 PM ET

VolunteerMatch’s annual conference — VM Summit 16 — brings together nonprofits and companies to work toward a common goal: More impactful partnerships. For more information, check out this press release which announces the upcoming event.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

YUM! Named to Newsweek’s 2016 Green Rankings

Jun 9, 2016 3:10 PM ET

Yum! has been named to Newsweek’s 2016 Green Rankings, one of the world’s most recognized assessments of corporate environmental performance.

Education

Global Alliance Institute Unveils Its Girls Truth Seekers Education Project For Syrian Refugee Girls

Jun 9, 2016 3:10 PM ET

Global Alliance Institute, in partnership with the Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, today announced a special project to help young Syrian refugee girls. With support from AMIDEAST and HP, The Girls Truth Seekers Education Project will connect Girl Scouts in the greater Washington area with young Syrian refugee girls currently living in the countries bordering Syria.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Honored with Keystone Founders Award

Jun 9, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Last night, the Keystone Policy Center hosted its 23rd annual awards dinner in Washington, D.C. The event honors leaders in government, business and civil society who exemplify Keystone’s mission “to inspire leaders to rise above entrenched positions to reach common higher ground.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion are Key to Authentic Sustainability Leadership

Jun 9, 2016 1:30 PM ET

As our talent pool ages, Millennials will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025. They want to work for organizations that make a positive contribution to society by addressing global challenges of resource scarcity, climate change, and income equality. Millennials also want to work for companies on the forefront of change, yet a lack of diversity and inclusion remains one of the largest barriers to innovation.

Events, Media & Communications

To Thrive in Tomorrow’s Economy, Businesses Must Engage Gen Z Now

Jun 9, 2016 1:15 PM ET

For a long time the primary focus of marketers has been on reaching Millennials. But, to get ahead of current trends, companies need to turn their attention to the next generation on the horizon—Generation Z (Gen Z). Although Gen Z is relatively young – Demographers place its beginning anywhere from the early ’90s to the mid-2000s according to a 2015 article in the New York Times, they already have nearly $44 billion in spending power and make up over a quarter of the U.S.’s population. This new wave of tech savvy, responsible and authentic individuals calls for a different style of marketing to catch their attention.

Innovation & Technology

Expanding Access to Energy Through Innovation

Jun 9, 2016 12:20 PM ET

Boond, a social enterprise that strives to bring “energy to all” through renewable solutions, joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to install 4,000 solar micro-grids across rural India by 2022, reaching 1 million underserved people in rural areas with its inclusive clean-energy initiative.