Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Environmental Foundation Boosts its Clean Energy Mission with NetSuite

For the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), which markets renewable energy certificates, delivers solar education in schools and manages renewable energy and watershed programs, finding a system to manage its diverse lines of business proved to be one of its biggest challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase and Employees to Donate up to $2 Million to Aid Refugee Crisis in Europe

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wall Street Jitters Drive Small Investors to Homegrown Prosperity

Today’s markets are becoming too erratic and volatile for investors – driven by frantic speed trading and speculators.

Social Impact & Volunteering

generationOn and Hasbro, Inc. Honor 8-Year-Old Martin Richard’s Message with a Campaign that Promotes Peace and Kindness

generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) have joined The Martin Richard Foundation to create the Martin Richard Bridge Builder campaign.

Environment

Bills Recycling Program with Republic Services

This season marks the third year in which the Buffalo Bills have partnered with Republic Services to involve fans in increasing recycling participation and helping to keep Ralph Wilson Stadium clean and beautiful for future generations.

Research, Reports & Publications

3rd Parties Are Still The Top Challenge For Companies When Dealing With Bribery And Corruption

When it comes to anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures, having an internal structure in place that combats corruption behavior is essential. Does this mean that your company is safe, even though you have a strong internal process?

Events, Media & Communications

STEM Block 'Xploration Station' Returns to Fox TV Stations This Weekend

After a successful first season, the Emmy-nominated two hour block of STEM programming Xploration Station will return to local Fox television stations across the country this Saturday. Each of the four series comprising the block will return, including Xploration Awesome Planet, hosted by Philippe Cousteau, Xploration Outer Space, Xploration Earth 2050, and Xploration Animal Science, and new episodes will also be available to stream for free on Hulu.

Environment

Study Finds Significant Shifts in Earth’s Climatic Zones

A scientific report published last month in the journal Nature reveals the fact that our planet has already experienced measurable changes in its very makeup as the result of anthropogenic climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The People Behind Your Paper

Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products, including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fans to Help Select 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Online balloting at www.MLBPLAYERS.com opened today so fans can select the six finalists for the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award, which goes to the player whose on-field performance and contributions to his community most inspire others to higher levels of achievement.

Events, Media & Communications

Tri-Sector Leaders Convene for First Ever Global Engagement Forum to Address Global Challenges through Collaboration and Innovation

The Global Engagement Forum, hosted by PYXERA Global on November 10 and 11 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., is one of the first events to address how private sector leaders can take action on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Women One Suit at a Time

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO: Farm Credit Overview

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caterpillar Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), recognizing Caterpillar as a sustainability leader in the Industrial Engineering sector. This marks the 16th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

General Motors has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability. GM is the only automaker to make the list in North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Volkswagen Is World’s Most Sustainable Automotive Group

• Pole position in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
• Industry Group Leader in the Automobiles & Components sector
• Winterkorn acknowledges “great success for entire team”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tianjin Explosion Necessitates Immediate Reform

The explosion in Tianjin, China that has now been attributed to the deaths of 161 people, has been the center of controversy and investigation for close to a month. Blatant disregard for chemical safety regulations and the factory where the chemicals were stored was far too close to residential areas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America index.

Research, Reports & Publications

Employee Pride: Corporate Responsibility's Greatest Reward

By now, we all know that consumers are influenced by more than just a company’s product – they also want to know that they’re making purchases from brands that are environmentally conscious or give back to the community too. Well, guess who else wants this? Employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The CSR Scoop - 9/11/2015

This week’s Scoop is inspired by the back-to-school buzz in the air! We explore new models of purpose based learning, building systems and skill sets for change, and the way skills-based volunteering taps into the core motivations of corporate employees. All of our authors this week articulate the need for significant change in our current way of doing business - whether it’s in academia, business or the social sector. Our pencils are sharpened, our notebooks are fresh and we’re ready to dive in!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Financial Inclusion Challenge Winners Recognized at Ceremony in Hong Kong

On April 15, 2015, MetLife Foundation announced its exclusive sponsorship of “The Financial Inclusion Challenge,” in partnership with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The Challenge is a global project launched in Asia to recognize innovative, sustainable, scalable and impactful strategies that help the financially disadvantaged.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BNY Mellon Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and, for the third consecutive year, to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America).

Latest Campaigns

  1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  2. Technology & Engineering Education
    We aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers and inventors by supporting organizations that foster innovation in education...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  6. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    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...
  7. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  9. 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...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. Innovation Spotlight: Duke Energy
    At Duke Energy, we’re always improving operations and finding smart, safe and innovative ways to power the communities we serve. We’re embracing new...
  14. 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...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.