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Events, Media & Communications

Avista Collaborates To Show That Efficiency Matters

Recently, Avista collaborated with Spokane, Wash. news station, KREM 2, and Inland Empire Toyota to educate customers about energy efficiency. The “Efficiency Matters” promotion included a contest where one lucky person could win a new, energy-efficient 2016 RAV4 Hybrid XLE. During the seven-week contest (April 18-June 5), viewers could watch any KREM 2 newscast for the energy efficiency keyword and submit it online to enter for a chance to win. Other social media options were also offered to find bonus keywords.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP) Working Group Announced

The AA1000 Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the selected members of the new AA1000AP Working Group, as approved by the AA1000 Standards Board. The revised AA1000 AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP) will provide an updated principles-based framework for organisations to identify, prioritise and respond to its sustainability challenges. It will incorporate sustainability thinking and align with relevant parts of sustainability frameworks, leading practices, local guidelines / standards related to sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Looks to Take Sustainability into the Future

For Kimberly-Clark Corp., it’s not enough to reflect on its recent sustainability successes or to look a year or two down the road for ways to continue to have a positive social and environmental impact.

Events, Media & Communications

A Perfect Pairing Wine Tasting Event to Benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs

Join Susquehanna Service Dogs at Hauser Estate Winery in Biglerville, Pennsylvania for A Perfect Pairing wine tasting event on October 1, starting at 5 p.m.

Education

How the Subaru Loves Learning Program is Making a Difference in Schools

During the month of August, Subaru of America is focusing on a certain branch of the Subaru Love Promise: education.

Education

Making an Impact Around the Globe: Hats Off to San Francisco

At Amgen San Francisco, staff have formed a “tight knit circle.” This group of dedicated and talented volunteers is making hats and scarfs for Caps for Kids, an organization that provides hats for children facing life-threatening illnesses. Whether working at home or in their knitting circles, the team is making a big difference in the lives of children.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Steel Production – Without CO2 Emissions?

Siemens and various partner companies in the energy, chemical and steel industries are addressing this question in a joint project known as Carbon2Chem. This project, which is supported by a EUR 50 million grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, was officially launched in late June.

Green Infrastructure

An Industry First for Sustainability as NABERS Hits Hong Kong

The workplace is in a state of major transition globally, with words like wellness, health, energy efficiency and sustainability now synonymous with the office. Combined with increasing evidence of the benefits of sustainable building design, the goal posts are shifting in office markets worldwide, with energy performance taking precedence as a mainstay in today’s modern cities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boldly Moving Beyond the Hype of Hyper-Transparency

The “Bold Transparency” track at the BSR Conference 2016 will help us move beyond the hyper-transparency trend and design ambitious strategies that have practical impact.

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: North Dakota Pipeline Release Data Collection and Communication

A North Dakota pipeline released an estimated 21,000 bbls of crude oil.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gilead Publishes 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Gilead Sciences, Inc. has issued its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the work the company is doing around the world to improve the lives of people with life-threatening diseases and to make a positive impact on public health and local communities.

Health & Healthcare

A Promise Kept: Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Deliver 30,000 Gifts of Comfort and Care to Cancer Patients Across the Country

Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) wrapped up their June initiative, Subaru Loves to Care, which literally brought warmth and hope to thousands of patients fighting cancer across the country.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals Turns Challenges Into Charity

Rising to face challenges is a big part of Ryan Zimmerman’s identity.

But the ones he’s confronted on the ballfield as a first baseman for the Nationals have been insignificant compared to his engagement against Multiple Scleroris – the chronic disease his mother Cheryl was diagnosed with when he was just 11.

Environment

Aquacity's Winning Concept for Indoor Gardening

Aquacity's Indoor Gardening Concept Wins Living Product Prize in Biomimiciry Global Design Challenge

Social Impact & Volunteering

Video: Nestlé 150 for 150: 150 Volunteer Events Around the USA

To celebrate 150 years of Good Food, Good Life we're taking our birthday spirit to the communities where we operate. On August 4th, our#Nestlé150for150 event involved 150+ employee volunteer events across the United States including food banks, river clean ups, animal care, education support and fitness competitions. Our signature event was a fitness competition at the historic Rose Bowl stadium, led by Olympic champions Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Keep Mississippi Beautiful’s “Wildflower Trails” are Taking Bloom

Mississippi is well known for its natural beauty. But over the years, the amount of native wildflowers has dwindled because of the common threats of habitat loss and invasive plants.

Events, Media & Communications

Golf to Support Keystone Human Services’ Children’s Services

Join Keystone Human Services for the annual Keystone Golf Tournament on September 12 at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in Harrisburg, PA. The tournament benefits Keystone Human Services’ children’s services and includes a round of golf, raffles, contests, and dinner.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Competes at RIO 2016

Although in the past the Olympics presented an opportunity for companies to share their commitments to society and the environment with a global audience, so far, many have commented on the surprising dearth of campaigns this year. Yet, in the midst of a complex Olympic environment, a few companies have stepped forward to leverage their involvement for social or environmental good in Rio and beyond. Here's a quick snapshot:

Environment

Brand Intelligence Solutions Enters Into Alliance With CSRHub

Brand Intelligence Solutions has entered into an Alliance with CSRHub, the world’s most comprehensive non-financial (Brand/CSR/ESG) rating database, to launch the “360° Brand Intelligence Solutions Benchmark Tool.” Using real time data, you can now benchmark your sustainability and brand story against your competitors and industry leaders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly- Clark Partnering with Malaria No More and Mothers in Kenya to Help Babies Thrive

Parents everywhere want their babies to be happy and healthy. But mosquito-borne diseases like malaria threaten their safety. There were an estimated 214 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2015, mostly affecting pregnant women and babies. And sadly, 91 percent of those who died from the disease were in Africa.

Health & Healthcare

GOJO Blog: Biomimicry - Combining Innovation and Sustainability

Biomimicry is a design-by-analogy method. It involves repurposing biological strategies to solve human technical and social challenges. As a result of natural selection, biological strategies are highly adapted and differentiated, and tend to be remarkably resource efficient. This makes biology a rich source of inspiration for novel, environmentally sustainable product innovations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: More Than Half of New York City Homes Unaffordable to the Majority of Households Including Those Earning Over $100,000

Report: More Than Half of New York City Homes Unaffordable to the Majority of Households Including Those Earning Over $100,000

NYU Furman Center and Citi report examines the home-buying potential for households at various income levels in New York City and surrounding counties.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Point of Impact: Empowering Champions for a Better World

Philanthropy isn't changing--it already has. The shift from traditional giving to social impact investing is upon us. Learn how to be at the forefront of results-focused giving.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sappi North America Invests $25M in its Somerset Mill Woodyard

Sappi North America, leading producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, today announced that it will move forward with a $25 million capital project to update its Somerset Mill woodyard.

Research, Reports & Publications

2015 Sands ECO360 Report | Follow the Journey

Our responsibility to the planet is as important to us as our commitment to the comfort and well-being of our guests and Team Members.

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    Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
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