Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Women of Kimberly-Clark

Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC South Africa ‘Spins’ for Add Hope Initiative

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas Changing Tomorrow Day 2015

Astellas Pharma recently marked the company’s sixth annual Changing Tomorrow Day— a global volunteer service initiative — with employees lending their time to community-based organizations around Chicagoland.

Environment

Ingersoll Rand Leader to Share Insight on Integrating Sustainability into Business Planning for Emerging Markets at WEC Roundtable

Randy Newton of Ingersoll Rand will join other industry experts at a roundtable hosted by the World Environment Center (WEC) on September 24, to discuss Integrating Sustainability Knowledge into Business Planning and Implementation.

Environment

Reaching the Fullest Potential in the Workforce Through Safety, Well-Being and Expertise

Through our innovative safety culture, health and wellness programs and ongoing training, we are able to attract and retain highly skilled people and help them realize their fullest potential in the organization.

Education

Meet Kimberly Piper, Amgen Biotech Experience Alumni

With nearly 15 years of dancing under her belt, Kimberly Piper had hopes of one day joining the Boston Ballet – that is, until she took ABE during a high school AP biology class.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BNY Mellon: Invested in Our Communities

Innovation & Technology

Businesses Can Adopt Sustainable Patent Strategies to Foster Innovation

Incentivizing businesses for their sustainable innovations begins with their intellectual property. The intangible nature of intellectual property makes it well-suited for sharing.

Energy

Pioneers of Solar Technology: Tom Werner and SunPower are Busting Myths and Changing the World

They have the world’s most efficient solar technology, and they’ve just finished building the largest solar farm on the planet. SunPower is planning to give their customers total control over their energy bill and, while doing that, change the way the world is powered…

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From Transactions to Relationships: Thich Nhat Hanh & the Principle of Interbeing

We see clear signs that more people want their values and money to be aligned. They are beginning to shift what they purchase, where they bank, and how they invest. They yearn to connect directly with the producers of their food, for example, and seek to know that their financial decisions are beneficial, not harmful, for both people and the Earth.

Events, Media & Communications

Nat Geo Channel Announces New Season of Acclaimed Climate Change Series 'Years of Living Dangerously'

The National Geographic Channel and The Years Project have announced that the cable channel would be the new home of the Emmy Award-winning documentary series 'Years of Living Dangerously,' which explores the effects of climate change across the planet. The new season will feature Hollywood correspondents such as James Cameron, David Letterman, and Cecily Strong, and will air exclusively on National Geographic Channels in 2016 in 171 countries and 45 languages.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Perfect Match: NetSuite Employee Paul Kirch and Nonprofit Fundación Ruta 40

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Begins in London

Education

Students in More Than 150 Schools in 31 States Will Learn Computer Science in New Courses Deployed by Verizon and Project Lead The Way

Students in more than 150 middle schools across 31 states will soon have access to computer science courses that will prepare them for the increasingly technology-based economy. The opportunity is provided through a partnership between Verizon and Project Lead The Way (PLTW).

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights: Environmental Sustainability

With approximately 11 million square feet of facilities spread throughout 23 states and two Canadian provinces, and ownership of more than 4,000 locomotives, CSX has a significant commitment to implement responsible practices to sustain the future of its business and respect environmental resources for future generations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark and the Salvation Army Join Forces to Create Hub for Health and Wellness.

More than 300 women and children will benefit from the hub for wellness education and fitness that was created by volunteers on Aramark Building Community Day September 17.

Innovation & Technology

The Secret’s Out: B Corp Consulting is the Coolest Gig

Ryan Honeyman and Conscious Brands Give the DL on How to “B” an All-Star Consultant : Part 1

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases Update on Environmental, Social and Governance Issues

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced the release of the company’s latest corporate responsibility report, highlighting the positive impact it makes on society while achieving its core business goals of managing risk and meeting its long-term financial commitments.

Health & Healthcare

SynCardia Provides Update Regarding Voluntary Recall of Potentially Affected Freedom® Portable Drivers

SynCardia Systems, Inc. today provided an update regarding the resolution of a recent voluntary recall of a limited number of its Freedom® portable drivers, following a related U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) September 18, 2015 recall announcement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Recognizes Diageo North America as One of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” for Seventh Consecutive Year

Working Mother magazine today announced its list of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers,” and recognized Diageo North America as a member of the “100 Best” list for the seventh consecutive year. Working Mother specifically noted Diageo’s health and reimbursement benefits, in addition to the Company’s paid time off and leave benefits, which include maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Support Helps General Mills Working Moms Thrive

Today, Working Mother magazine released its annual Best Companies for Working Mothers rankings and for the 20th consecutive year, General Mills earned a spot on the list, landing among the ‘Top Five’ most family-friendly companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Astellas Pharma Named a Top Company for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine

Astellas Pharma today was named one of Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies in the U.S. for its commitment to establishing a corporate culture supportive of working moms and their families. The 100 Best Companies are in the October/November issue of Working Mother Magazine and on workingmother.com.

Responsible Production & Consumption

NGO Ranks 155 Companies Across 20 Industries Revealing Significant Supply Chain, ESG Risks for Major Brands

Most U.S. large-cap companies are still lagging in efforts to affect positive change with regard to global humanitarian issues, but existing technology and solutions can quickly reverse this trend. That is among the conclusions expected to be revealed today by a panel of experts participating in a webinar regarding the release of a major research study into corporate social responsibility and conflict minerals filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
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    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
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    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  13. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
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