Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

New Mobile App Connects Consumers with Sustainable Local Businesses

Feb 9, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Mobile apps are transforming the way a company can connect with consumers and influence their purchase habits and choices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Checkout Safeway, Vons, and Albertsons Selection of Locally Grown Valentine's Day Flowers

Feb 9, 2016 7:00 AM ET

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, surprise that special someone with fresh flowers from your local Safeway, Vons, or Albertsons store. In addition to traditional roses, we also offer a variety of popular mixed flower bouquets as well as fresh cut tulips and lilies. Potted orchids are also very popular for Valentine’s Day and have a longer lifespan than cut flowers. Many of these flowers are grown in California and other regions throughout the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Lessons from the First Weeks in India

Feb 8, 2016 4:30 PM ET

Director Betsy Neuville reflects on her experiences as she and others work to establish the Keystone Institute India, an educational institute on disability, community, and innovation, strengthening the inclusion of people with disabilities in India.

Energy

China's Shift Away From Carbon-Intensive Production Could Make a Big Difference

Feb 8, 2016 4:00 PM ET

There are many forces at play on both sides of the challenge to rein in carbon emissions before it’s too late.

Innovation & Technology

My Invitation to the Davos Summit on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Feb 8, 2016 4:00 PM ET

There is no question about the transformative power of the digital revolution we’re in the middle of. Indeed, the “Uberization” of products and processes is well underway. But what about the climate and culture of receptivity with which these innovations are greeted? Isn’t that almost as important as the technology developments themselves?

Environment

Tetra Pak’s Sustainability Round Table

Feb 8, 2016 3:00 PM ET

Tetra Pak held a sustainability round table on February 2nd, the focus was to discuss progress on renewable packaging and celebrate the one-year milestone achievements of Tetra Rex® Bio-based. FoodBev Media’s Claire Phoenix went along to interview the Tetra Pak presenters.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Active Update – COP21: What Does Tomorrow Look Like?

Feb 8, 2016 2:45 PM ET

The COP21 climate change talks in Paris last December have been heralded as a major success. United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, summed up the two weeks of negotiations by saying 'the work starts tomorrow' – but what does tomorrow look like?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arby’s Foundation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Feb 8, 2016 2:00 PM ET

The Arby’s Foundation, the charitable arm of Arby’s dedicated to helping end childhood hunger, recently earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UN Global Compact Bulletin (February 2016)

Feb 8, 2016 12:50 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tech Companies Who Unite EHS and Design for Environment Win Big

Feb 8, 2016 11:05 AM ET

At one month into TFI’s and Antea Group’s alliance — as we rapidly introduce TFI clients to Antea Group’s deep EHS (environment, health, and safety) expertise and Antea Group’s clients to TFI’s product DfE (design for environment) expertise — it’s clear to see that Tech Companies that have unified EHS and DfE leadership enjoy business and environmental advantages over those that still manage each in separate silos.

Events, Media & Communications

2016 – A Year of Great Consequences and Positive Outcomes For Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Investing

Feb 8, 2016 10:40 AM ET

Graham Sinclair is one of the influentials, the thought leaders in sustainability. He shares his views on “mainstreaming sustainable investment” with us on the Triple Pundit platform. He sees 2016 as the year of the “new normal” for brand name asset owners and their managers to embrace ESG factors in their decision-making. An example is the CDP signatory base of now 822 financial institutions with US$95 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Another strong signal is the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change – 120 members with 13 trillion Euros in AUM. And, PRI with 302 asset owners and 958 investment managers with $59 trillion AUM.

Health & Healthcare

Employers Pledge to Take “Time to Change” Mental Health in the Workplace

Feb 8, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Unilever, Rolls Royce, Standard Life, HSBC and Network Rail are just a handful of the more than 350 businesses in the U.K. that have signed the Time to Change pledge. The pledge, part of the Time to Change movement led by mental health nonprofits Mindand Rethink Mental Illness, seeks to get the entire nation talking about mental health with an ultimate goal of ending mental health discrimination.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keystone Human Services Names Successor for President and CEO

Feb 8, 2016 10:25 AM ET

Charles J. Hooker III has been appointed President-Elect of Keystone Human Services. He will assume the role of President and CEO upon the transition of current President Dennis Felty to the role of Founding President in fall 2016.

Research, Reports & Publications

Going Integrated for the 12th Time: Novo Nordisk Publishes 2015 Integrated Annual Report

Feb 8, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Today Novo Nordisk published its 2015 Annual Report detailing the company’s year-end performance. The report highlights the company’s progression towards long-term targets taking an integrated approach that accounts for financial, social and environmental performance. This is the company’s 12th integrated report.

Education

Benefits of a Biodynamic Education

Feb 8, 2016 9:05 AM ET

Abbot Hill in Wilton, New Hampshire, is home to High Mowing School, a Waldorf boarding high school, and Temple-Wilton Community Farm, one of the first biodynamic community supported agriculture (CSA) programs in the U.S.
Brad Miller, a biodynamic farmer turned teacher at High Mowing, developed an innovative horticulture program that engages students in the many facets of stewarding land while learning life lessons from it.

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Chamber Foundation and Partners to Convene Leaders in Mexico City for Women’s Economic Empowerment Event

Feb 8, 2016 9:00 AM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in conjunction with the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico and WEConnect International, will host a two-day event to explore how the private sector can empower women through initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, supply chain diversity, and workforce development. Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Mexico: Exploring Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement and Impact is supported by Walmart, EY, Dell, Reserveage Organics, Accenture, and McLarty Associates.

Environment

VIDEO | NYC Tech Takeback Makes Recycling Electronics Easier For Urbanites

Feb 8, 2016 8:00 AM ET

Environment

Boeing Supports ICAO Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

Feb 8, 2016 12:10 AM ET

"Boeing commends the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) for reaching agreement on the first global standard for aircraft carbon-dioxide emissions. This standard represents more than six years of work by a group of international experts from ICAO member states, industry and non-governmental organizations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Preparing Seniors for El Niño

Feb 5, 2016 7:10 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Justin Turner

Feb 5, 2016 6:30 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Modern Day Slavery: Is Your Company Doing Enough?

Feb 5, 2016 5:45 PM ET

Forced labor, Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption. These are all terms that all companies must address as they develop their commitments to ethical sourcing. This is easier said than done. Complex supply chains, undocumented labor practices, and bribery hidden deep below the surface make it very hard to identify problems within a company's labor force and supply chain.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Politics of Imagery 2016

Feb 5, 2016 5:15 PM ET

The outcome of the Iowa caucus has set the stage for what may be the most structurally definitive American presidential election since Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in 1932. Is the 2016 presidential election going to be based upon real issues and structural political, economic, and social imperatives, or will it be as in the past built on sheer political imagery?

Events, Media & Communications

4 Ways to Share Your Brand’s Philanthropic Story

Feb 5, 2016 5:00 PM ET

Making your CSR story readily accessible online is an effective way to engage consumers, attract more eyeballs, and enhance your overall brand image.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Hosts Third Round of Presidential Town Halls for Employees

Feb 5, 2016 4:45 PM ET

This week, Timberland continued its tradition of hosting current presidential candidates during the lead-up to presidential elections, as part of its commitment to community engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Symantec in Full Support of the White House’s Computer Science for All Initiative

Feb 5, 2016 4:10 PM ET

Computer Science (CS) education, particularly for underrepresented populations such as women and people of color, has been an area of focus for Symantec.