Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands ECO360 | Waste Management and Recycling

Jul 19, 2016 9:00 AM ET

We execute our sustainable procurement strategy at both product and company levels. For products, we have established sustainable requirements for 11 major categories such as office suppliers, light bulbs, cleaning products, and building materials.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability Report 2015: Building the Future

Jul 19, 2016 5:00 AM ET

Our 2015 Sustainability Report entitled, “Building the Future” communicates our firm and ongoing commitment to addressing the difficult challenges facing our operating markets. We continue to seek ambitious, innovative approaches to further the socio-economic development of our communities by developing a sustainability agenda that is aligned with global best practices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Brewing a Better World: From Barley to Bar

Jul 19, 2016 12:15 AM ET

Join HEINEKEN USA in their quest to Brew a Better World through a series of interactive sustainability challenges that will test your ability to do good, while learning about HEINEKEN USA’s progress, milestones, and achievements throughout 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three New VA Partnerships Announced

Jul 18, 2016 7:45 PM ET

The VA announces new partnerships with Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, IBM and Bombas as part of the MyVA Strategic Partnership Initiative, which aims to improve the delivery and access of care for Veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AT&T Announces $250,000 to Support All Star Code Summer STEM Program

Jul 18, 2016 5:30 PM ET

New York, NY – AT&T today announced a contribution of $250,000 for All Star Code (ASC), a tech education non-profit that provides computer science training for qualified young men of color. This significant investment is funding 60 rising high school juniors and seniors participating in this year’s ASC Summer Intensive. This funding more than doubles last year’s $100,000 contribution to ASC through AT&T Aspire, AT&T’s signature initiative that drives innovation in education to support student success in school and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forest City Named USGBC's Outstanding LEED Homes Multi-Family Developer of the Year

Jul 18, 2016 5:15 PM ET

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB), was named the 2015 Outstanding Multi-family Developer, as part of the annual LEED Homes Awards from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Health & Healthcare

Sharing Social Role Valorization with Indian Professionals

Jul 18, 2016 4:45 PM ET

Keystone Institute India and partners are preparing for a workshop on Social Role Valorization in India. Over three days, 40 leaders from across India will gather to discuss the ideas that lay the foundation for integration and inclusion.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Putting an End to Modern Day Slavery

Jul 18, 2016 4:00 PM ET

The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) estimates that in 2016, more than 45 million slaves are working in 167 countries. This estimate exceeds the International Labor Organization's estimate of 21 million people. The point is, modern day slavery is clearly an issue that is not going away.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast and the U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Announce National Initiative to Connect Low-Income Americans to the Internet at Home

Jul 18, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Every Internet Essentials customer has a story to tell. Lisa, a mother of four and grandmother of two, is studying to get her GED. Lisa and her family live in public housing. Recently, they were connected to the Internet at home for the first time as part of Comcast’s Internet Essentials pilot program for public housing residents. Listen to her family’s story here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Steps to Effectively Measure Philanthropic Impact

Jul 18, 2016 3:10 PM ET

According to The Council on Foundations (COF) Report, Increasing Impact & Enhancing Value, corporate philanthropy is as vital as ever to business and society. And yet corporate leaders are under increasing pressure to connect the value of their programs with performance drivers that matter in the business. They must demonstrate that their philanthropic investment is both effective and aligned with business outcomes.

Environment

Need Support for Your EHS Data Management and Visualization?

Jul 18, 2016 3:10 PM ET

CAVe is Antea Group’s bundled solution of industry-leading software tools for data management and visualization coupled with our consultants’ expertise. CAVe can increase the quality and precision of your data and provide spatial analysis and visualization to support project initiatives in a cost-effective/efficient way. Your data quality and the quality of your deliverables increases. There’s no black box here—our project teams have web-enabled access and full transparency into their data. CAVe can be applied across all portfolios and service lines. It’s a customizable, flexible, and robust enterprise solution.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taking on the Back-Office with NetSuite in the Fight Against Cancer

Jul 18, 2016 3:00 PM ET

When we think about the fight against cancer most of us probably think of cutting-edge research and clinical trials. Perhaps we think of running or cycling with Team in Training, or of someone close to us who fought a battle with cancer and won.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSX N​amed ​a​ B​est P​lace to Work by Disability Equality Index

Jul 18, 2016 1:15 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Scotiabank Opens Innovative Advice Branch Designed to Meet Customers' Needs

Jul 18, 2016 12:25 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sears & Rebuilding Together: Heroes At Home - Denver VFW

Jul 18, 2016 12:00 PM ET

Sears has launched its ninth annual Heroes at Home campaign with Rebuilding Together to raise funds and assist military families facing hardship by making necessary repairs, improvements or modifications to their homes.

Health & Healthcare

The Secret Work of Pets? A New Movie Has Us Wondering Whether to Bring Pets to the Office

Jul 18, 2016 11:45 AM ET

The new animated film The Secret Life of Pets topped the box office for a second straight weekend with total earnings over $250 million globally and breaking box office records. The animated film follows New York City pets who wonder what their owners do all day at this mysterious place called “work.”

Green Infrastructure

​Australia A​nnounces P​lans ​for ​Commercial​ Building D​isclosure P​rogram E​xtension

Jul 18, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Top Story: Investors Should Drive Sustainability, SEC's White Says

Jul 18, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Virgin Atlantic Partners With Employees on Sustainability, Gets Results

Jul 18, 2016 11:15 AM ET

Companies have come up with all sorts of amazing innovations to reduce environmental impacts -- from dissolvable labels and bricks in toilets to packaging mimicking an armadillo. Yet sometimes, the solution is much simpler. Companies are learning that oftentimes the best way to reduce environmental impacts is to just ask employees to play a part.

Environment

Avista Creates Online River Recreation Map

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Avista Utilities, an energy company located in Spokane, WA, just made it easier to plan for fun on and around the water this summer with new digital river recreation maps for segments of the Spokane River and the Clark Fork River. In addition to generating clean, renewable power from these scenic waterways, Avista maintains picnic, boating, camping and other recreational areas for all generations to enjoy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#WomensMotorcycleMonth: Cox Automotive's Janet Barnard Supports Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care

Jul 18, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Scott came into the foster care system when he was six years old and remained in foster care for 10 years. During that time he had seven placements and fell behind in school. His Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter saw his potential and his special story and knew she could find the right family

Events, Media & Communications

How Sustainability Programs Drive Resilience, Reduce Risk and Shape Supplier Relationships

Jul 18, 2016 10:30 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC UK M​akes a D​ifference at S​unemployment R​oadshow

Jul 18, 2016 10:10 AM ET

KFC UK added hope to more than 70 people at the 2016 Sunemployment Roadshow, a job fair campaign from one of the UK’s biggest newspapers created to place long-term unemployed people into jobs. The UK team has supported the roadshow for five years running and participated in the 2016 campaign’s three job fairs.

Events, Media & Communications

Republic Services Kicks Off "Music Mania Mondays" in Niagara, New York

Jul 18, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Republic Services took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony in June to kick off the Town of Niagara New York “Music Mania Mondays.” This stage is used throughout the summer for all twelve events of the summer concert series, including the recent 4th of July at the Memorial Community Park.