Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility Fortune 100 Event in NYC with Its Advisory Board

Jan 21, 2016 11:50 AM ET

On January 14th, AccountAbility hosted leading sustainability and business executives from Fortune 100 companies to honor members of its Advisory Board. The event featured insights on the future of sustainability and good governance from Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, and served as a private discussion on relevant topics regarding corporate responsibility, governance, and future progress post COP21 Climate talks. For more details on the event, please contact Tobi Petrocelli at tobi.petrocelli@accountability.org.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Developing Equipment Specific Logout/Tagout Procedures

Jan 21, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Antea Group was contracted by one of the world’s largest chemical manufacturing organizations to provide equipment-specific lockout / tagout procedures at their largest Research and Develop facility in North America. The overall objective of the project was to evaluate the worker risks during maintenance and repair operations associated with laboratory equipment at the facility and to mitigate those risks through the development and implementation of equipment-specific lockout / tagout procedures. Development of these procedures also helped the facility to assure regulatory compliance with OSHA’s standard on Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147).

Energy

The Energy-Water-Food-Electronics Nexus

Jan 21, 2016 11:05 AM ET

When problem areas touch each other and are entangled in a manner that requires consideration of all the interdependencies in order to find real solutions, the word of the day is “nexus.” Nexus simply means a coming together, but in the world of sustainability, it’s used to highlight the need for systems thinking, the need to consider all the angles lest your solution in one dimension exacerbate a problem in another.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Starwood Foundation and Children International Create an Industry-Leading Training Program for the Hotel Industry

Jan 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Foundation, Inc. and Children International are changing what it means to prepare young people in disadvantaged areas for careers in the tourism industry.

Energy

T. Rowe Price Uses Renewable Energy to Power its Corporate Campus in Owings Mills, Maryland

Jan 21, 2016 10:30 AM ET

T. Rowe Price completed a solar energy project on its Owings Mills, Maryland, campus, installing 7,000 solar panels above four garages.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FSB Announces Membership of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

Jan 21, 2016 10:20 AM ET

Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Mark Carney announced in Paris on 4 December 2015 the establishment of an industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), with Michael R. Bloomberg as chair, and that the initial membership of the Task Force would be announced in due course.

Innovation & Technology

GM Launches Personal Mobility Brand: Maven

Jan 21, 2016 9:55 AM ET

General Motors announced today its next step in redefining personal mobility with a new car-sharing service called Maven, which combines and expands the company’s multiple programs under one single brand.

Environment

Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance in North America

Jan 21, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Honda has released its 2015 North American Environmental Report (NAER) detailing the company’s environmental impacts and its ongoing efforts to minimize those impacts, with a continuing strong focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to global climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Novo Nordisk Named Most Sustainable Pharma Company

Jan 21, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Today, Novo Nordisk received the top position in the pharmaceuticals industry group on the 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) Index. Overall, the company ranked 19, a decrease of six places from 2015. The Index highlights the global companies that are most proactive in managing their environmental and social performance as well as corporate governance issues.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Importance of Coming Together

Jan 21, 2016 9:15 AM ET

In December 2015, nonprofits and corporations came together in Oakland, CA to move the conversation on corporate volunteerism and cross-sector partnerships forward.

Education

The Greenest Building

Jan 21, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Ecotone Publishing announced today the release of The Greenest Building: How the Bullitt Center Changes the Urban Landscape.

Education

Apply to be an Amgen Scholar at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Jan 21, 2016 8:45 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

HP Inc. Transforms the Classroom with Technology Solutions to Personalize Instruction and Create Next-Generation Learning Experiences

Jan 21, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Versaic’s Secret Sauce — Our Client Success Team

Jan 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

A collaborative Client Success team of experts is key to successful CSR management solutions

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Philanthropy Meets Technology in the Whirlpool® Smart Top Load Washer

Jan 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

The new Whirlpool® Smart Top Load Washer and Dryer offer families another way to care for each other and those around them like no other – it is the first-ever laundry pair in the U.S. to introduce the use of technology to power philanthropic donations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Brand Earns Nine Innovation Awards at CES 2016

Jan 21, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading global manufacturer of home appliances, was honored once again for its consumer-focused innovation at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investigando para Garantizar una Herencia Más Ecológica

Jan 20, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Como se publicó en la edición de otoño 2015 sobre las prácticas recomendadas de la revista Ethical Performance.

La industria minera se dirige hacia un futuro sustentable donde se necesita un método holístico para el desarrollo minero con el fin de lograr un equilibrio entre una sólida rentabilidad financiera y una responsabilidad social corporativa. En Goldcorp, la sustentabilidad ya no es un tema de cumplimiento, sino un método proactivo sobre la manera en que hacemos negocios.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Exploration d’issues écologiques

Jan 20, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Traduction libre de l’article « Digging Deep to Ensure a Greener Legacy » du numéro Best Practice Autumn 2015.

Le secteur minier se dirige vers un avenir plus durable, où une approche holistique de développement des mines est essentielle pour atteindre un équilibre entre des résultats financiers robustes et la responsabilité sociale de l’entreprise. Chez Goldcorp, le développement durable n’est plus seulement une question de conformité, mais une manière proactive de mener nos activités.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Digging Deep to Ensure a Greener Legacy

Jan 20, 2016 5:00 PM ET

As published in Ethical Performance magazine’s Best Practice Autumn 2015 edition.

The mining industry is heading towards a more sustainable future where a holistic approach to mine development is key to achieving a balance between strong financial returns and corporate social responsibility. At Goldcorp, sustainability is no longer a compliance issue, it’s a proactive approach to the way it does business.

Innovation & Technology

New Capital One and Points of Light Partnership Creates Opportunities in the Digital Economy

Jan 20, 2016 4:45 PM ET

The Points of Light Civic Accelerator, the first national accelerator program and investment fund in the country focused on "civic ventures,” has launched an application to call for innovative, early-stage social ventures with business models that focus on digital and financial inclusion to help more people succeed in the digital economy.

Health & Healthcare

Nestlé Leaders Help Drive WEF Health and Sustainability Agendas

Jan 20, 2016 4:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Registration Is Now Open for the 2016 Corporate Responsibility Summit!

Jan 20, 2016 4:15 PM ET

2016 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: Building a Business Case for Sustainability: Theory vs. Practice


Effective corporate responsibility practices require companies to stay informed on the issues confronting them, as well as strategies for economically viable business cases, technical approaches for integration, and insight on how leading companies tackle similar issues. The 2016 Summit is a unique opportunity to support your organization’s efforts to identify risk and strategies to better manage the outcome.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tesla Launches E-Car With Vegan Interior​ Option​

Jan 20, 2016 4:00 PM ET

Tesla has launched a new electric SUV that is a double-whammy in terms of sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named a Top 50 Employer for People with Disabilities

Jan 20, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has once again been named a Top 50 employer for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine.

Health & Healthcare

JetBlue Offering Free Airport Yoga Classes

Jan 20, 2016 2:00 PM ET

JetBlue spokeswoman Tamara Young said yoga classes have been a popular request from travelers and fit in well with the other health and wellness features the airline offers at its JFK terminal, including the outdoor T5 rooftop lounge (with dog walk) and the curbside T5 farmgrowing herbs and vegetables.