Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Environment

Ingersoll Rand Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of its Global Climate Commitment, Makes Sizeable Advances to Meet Targets

Nov 28, 2016 8:30 AM ET

In the second year of its global Climate Commitment, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, continues to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its products and operations, while also convening industry leaders to develop long-term solutions aimed at solving global climate challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Cent Helps

Nov 28, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Most of the guests from abroad who visit the city of Arusha in northeastern Tanzania are coming in order to observe animals in the wild. For them, the city is a starting point for safaris in the national park of the same name. But when people from time2help come to Arusha, they stay in order to help local people, especially children.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Express Publishes The Service Effect: 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Nov 28, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Today, American Express published its first comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility Report since 2008. The report highlights the company’s efforts to create social, environmental and economic value for its stakeholders as well as operate ethically and responsibly.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making the Holidays Special for Our Troops

Nov 28, 2016 8:00 AM ET

The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation started Trees for Troops in 2005, joined forces with FedEx, and has since delivered more than 150,000 Christmas trees to military families. For the 2016 holiday season, we’re taking you to Minter’s Farm, one of over 100 farms participating in the program, to see where the trees come from and what goes into getting them ready for our service men and women.

Green Infrastructure

Can District Heating Help Create a Sense of Place for Communities?

Nov 28, 2016 7:45 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

These Mobile Tech Hubs are Solar Powered and Could Bring Internet to 6,400 Indian Villages

Nov 28, 2016 7:35 AM ET

HP has committed to develop 48 self-contained, IT-enabled digital inclusion and learning labs, called HP World on Wheels (HP WoW) to reach underserved populations throughout rural India. HP WoW opens doors to digital literacy, education resources, IT skills development, access to common public services, and entrepreneurship training. The commitment was announced at the Global Citizen Festival India November 19, with the first HP WoW digital inclusion and learning labs hitting the road by the end of the year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg and the MiSK Foundation to Explore Multi-Year Financial Education and Business Journalism Training Initiative for Young Saudis

Nov 28, 2016 5:05 AM ET

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information leader, today announced at the MiSK Global Forum in Riyadh, the signing of an agreement with the MiSK Foundation to explore a number of joint initiatives. The collaboration would see Bloomberg develop and deliver cross-disciplinary education and training programs focused on business, economics, finance and journalism to enhance the skills and knowledge of young finance and media professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Goodwill®, Partners Urge People to Donate Using the Give Back Box® this Cyber Monday

Nov 28, 2016 4:00 AM ET

Goodwill is partnering with leading retailers to make it easy for online shoppers to reuse, repurpose and recycle textiles and clothing this holiday season.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Internship: My Work Actually Made a Difference

Nov 25, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Jennifer took full advantage of the professional development, networking and mentoring opportunities during her Bloomberg internship. Read about her experience and how it led her to become a full-time employee in Analytics.

Events, Media & Communications

Support Susquehanna Service Dogs on #GivingTuesday

Nov 25, 2016 1:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep Manatee Beautiful Celebrates America Recycles Day with a SandBlast!

Nov 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET

A professional sand sculpture team called Team Sandtastic built an 80-ton “Wildlife & the Arts” exhibition sculpture at the Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, in celebration of Keep Manatee Beautiful’s SandBlast 2016.

Health & Healthcare

CBRE Real Advantage Series | Wellbeing in the Workplace

Nov 25, 2016 8:15 AM ET

Education

Why Technology Can Make All the Difference for Refugees

Nov 25, 2016 8:05 AM ET

About 11 million Syrian people have left their homes since the civil war began in 2011. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates 4.8 million have fled to neighboring countries and 6.6 million are internally displaced. About half these refugees are children—many of whom no longer attend school.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Did Someone Say Outside?

Nov 25, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

World’s First Standard Unveiled for District-Scale Urban Regeneration

Nov 25, 2016 7:35 AM ET

EcoDistricts today announced the global launch of EcoDistrictsTM Certified, the world’s first standard designed to accelerate district-scale sustainable development projects worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford Honored with Bethune-Cookman University Leadership Award

Nov 24, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford was honored by Bethune-Cookman University at the fourth annual Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Awards Gala in Daytona Beach, Florida, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2016.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Even the Best Black Friday Bargains Won't Cause This Much Drooling

Nov 24, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Join the Webcast: Novartis Dialogue to Explore Solutions to the Rise of Chronic Diseases in the Developing World

Nov 24, 2016 2:05 AM ET

The event “Improving care for chronic patients in lower-income countries: the patient journey,” will take place November 29, 2016.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Hands That Grow Your Food

Nov 23, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Thanksgiving Wish: Sustainably and Ethically Source Foods Free of Slavery

Nov 23, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Food labeling, certification and global efforts to identify slavery in the supply chain allow conscious consumers to make value-based purchasing decisions this holiday season.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark: Joint Campaign on FSC & Responsible Forestry Wins Silver in a Major PR Award in Asia

Nov 23, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The campaign, titled ‘Responsible Forestry’, aimed to raise awareness and educate consumers on the importance of choosing FSC-certified products – by inviting them to play an active role in protecting forests. The campaign focused on Asia Pacific markets and a series of localized campaigns across Taiwan, Australia, and Singapore, which educated consumers and brought about a change in behavior.

Events, Media & Communications

National Diversity Council Celebrates Gender Diversity at 2nd Annual London Women in Leadership Symposium

Nov 23, 2016 1:30 PM ET

The National Diversity council is excited to host the 2nd Annual London Women in Leadership Symposium at King’s College on December 1, 2016. This symposium is designed to educate and create dialogue that contributes to the improvement of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pledge To #GiveTime This #GivingTuesday

Nov 23, 2016 1:10 PM ET

What comes to mind when you hear the word “give”?

Innovation & Technology

Research Highlight: Study Says Barrier to Widespread Use of Clean Cookstoves Surmounted

Nov 23, 2016 1:00 PM ET

A multiyear experiment in healthier and more environmentally sustainable cooking practices among the world’s poorest three billion people has found key breakthroughs that can substantially improve women’s quality of life and slow the pace of climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care Adoption

Nov 23, 2016 12:30 PM ET

Have you ever thought about adoption, but are not sure it’s the right choice for you or your family? You’re far from alone; 81.5 million Americans have considered adoption. Becoming a child’s legal guardian is a significant commitment, but it’s also an opportunity to provide vital love and support to one of the 100,000 children in foster care waiting for a family.