Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Education

Do You Want to be a Scientist When You Grow Up?

Aug 21, 2015 12:00 PM ET

One of the highlights of my job as a Community Partnerships Representative is seeing kids learn about the fascinating world of science that exists all around them.

When I hear kids say they want to become scientists, I know that our GSK Science in the Summer™ program is making a difference in their lives. Aditi, an 8-year-old who attended Science in the Summer in Montgomery County, made my day when she took the time to speak with me about her future.

Environment

Carnival Cruise Line Earns Green Ship Designation from Port of Long Beach

Aug 21, 2015 11:20 AM ET

August 21, 2015 /3BL Media/ - Carnival Cruise Line has been recognized by the Port of Long Beach for its participation in the Green Ship Incentive Program.

This clean-air initiative acknowledges the efforts of Carnival and other maritime operators for deploying today's greenest ships at the port and accelerating the use of tomorrow's technologies. As part of the program, ships are required to reduce speed while approaching and departing the Port of Long Beach.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Day to Save Up to 20% on 2015 Corporate Citizenship Conference

Aug 21, 2015 10:00 AM ET

On October 5 - 7, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will convene more than 300 business leaders and experts for Connect the Dots: How Businesses Solve Global Challenges Locally.

This year's conference will focus on how businesses build engagements that align local impact to global strategy and will showcase successful business examples.

Today is the last day to save up to 20% on registration - sign up today!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Taking A Responsible Approach To Change

Aug 21, 2015 10:00 AM ET

The origins of financial services were good. Banks, insurance companies and investment houses used the power of the collective to pool and manage money, offering the customer a better deal than had they been acting alone.

Environment

Louisiana Checkup: Douglas Meffert

Aug 21, 2015 9:45 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Can Sponsored Content be Meaningful?

Aug 21, 2015 9:15 AM ET

As many of you know, corporate foundations, are always looking for ways and means to share insights into their strategy, talk about their NGO partnerships, and highlight the potential impact of their giving. But how do we do that effectively? Well, one way is to explore the option of building meaningful sponsored content. Meaningful is the operative word.

Education

Guest Post by Isabelle Rosenthal: Attending the 2015 U.S. Amgen Scholar Symposium

Aug 21, 2015 9:15 AM ET

Guest post written by Caltech Amgen Scholar Isabelle Rosenthal

As we clambered out of the bus, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Amgen Symposium which was taking place over the next few days. I had already spent the previous four weeks as an Amgen Scholar at Caltech getting to know my compatriots there, but this was new territory on another campus and with every Amgen Scholar in the country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

British Milk Industry in Crisis

Aug 21, 2015 9:00 AM ET

Farmers unions believe the milk industry is in crisis and that a solution is urgently needed to the way food is sold in Britain. This August, there have been nationwide protests by dairy and livestock farmers who claim they are facing "financial devastation" because of falling lamb and milk prices

Education

Global LEAD Transforms Study Abroad with the Help of NetSuite

Aug 21, 2015 3:00 AM ET

It all started with a scribbled note on the steps of Angkor Wat in 2007. It was onthisnote that friends Robbie Reese and Garrett Gravesen, graduates of the University of Georgia, conceptualized their big idea for transforming study abroad. Their vision – to lead transformative experiences – would be the foundation for Global LEAD, an innovative, purpose-driven organization, focused on leading life-changing experiences for youth, at home and abroad.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GSK Recognized as #6 for “Changing the World”

Aug 20, 2015 7:00 PM ET

Can businesses really thrive and succeed in doing right by people? It always seemed so but but now the proof is in the pudding. Fortune Magazine, one of the top financial publications, and FSG, a non-profit social consulting firm, have recognized GSK as #6 in the world as a company that’s doing well by doing good for other people.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Recognizes CEMEX´s Positive Impact in the World

Aug 20, 2015 6:30 PM ET

CEMEX named #16 in Fortune’s Change the World list, a ranking that recognizes 50 companies worldwide that have made a sizable impact on major global social or environmental problems as part of their competitive strategy. CEMEX is the only Latin-American based company included and the only company from the construction materials sector.

Environment

IBM Provides Intelligent Operations Center for Emergency Management

Aug 20, 2015 5:10 PM ET

Information technology can’t stop the rain, but the intelligent collection and use of data can help governments and others plan proactively for disasters and mitigate their impact. Following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan (also known as Typhoon Yolanda), the Philippine Department of Science and Technology began working with IBM in 2013 to launch an integrated disaster management solution.

Education

Community Partners Spotlight: Citizen Schools

Aug 20, 2015 4:25 PM ET

By the time they reach middle school, students from upper-income families have likely spent 6,000 more hours learning than students from lower-income families. But this critical gap in education isn’t an achievement gap, it’s an opportunity gap. Citizen Schools aims to close that gap by partnering with middle schools in underserved communities and providing students opportunities to learn new skills, discover new careers and pursue new dreams.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3rd Party Pitfalls and Learning From Them. When You Grow You Must Consider Your Risk

Aug 20, 2015 4:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet Darcy Brown-Martin and Ebony Frelix, 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Speakers

Aug 20, 2015 2:45 PM ET

Environment

How SunPower is Industry Leader in Environmental Sustainability

Aug 20, 2015 2:30 PM ET

How sustainable is your solar company? See how SunPower is an industry leader in environmental sustainability with this detailed infographic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Wells Fargo, No Barriers Warriors Join Forces with Zac Brown Band

Aug 20, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Crafting the Message in Corporate Social Responsibility Communications

Aug 20, 2015 1:30 PM ET

The imperative to accurately and effectively communicate is born from the moment the corporate social responsibility program is established. Communicating the effort, both internally among key stakeholders and externally outside the walls of the corporation to the myriad of those external audiences that can make the program a success or failure, deserves both attention to detail and an allocation of financial resources in the CSR program budget.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tianjin Blast Has the World's Attention

Aug 20, 2015 1:30 PM ET

Environment

Public CNG Station Opens on Honda’s Ohio Property

Aug 20, 2015 1:05 PM ET

Honda’s continuing efforts to minimize the environmental impact of its operations took a major step forward today with the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on its property in Marysville, Ohio.

Environment

Tune in to Watch the First-ever National U.S. Broadcast of We Day, Featuring Sponsor Unilever

Aug 20, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Don’t miss Unilever being featured in the first-ever commercial-free network broadcast of #WeDay, an exciting star-studded presentation of world-changing youth from the U.S. and around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Secret Little Ways Employers Sabotage Productivity

Aug 20, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boys & Girls Club Employee Wins 2015 Maytag Dependable Leader Award

Aug 20, 2015 12:45 PM ET

The Boys & Girls Club is teaming up with Maytag to host an event in celebration of Chris Molina, one of 11 winners to receive a 2015 Maytag Dependable Leader Award

Innovation & Technology

Boeing Engineers Design In Environmental Performance

Aug 20, 2015 12:45 PM ET

When the pilot of a Boeing aircraft changes course to avoid bad weather or an airport approach to save fuel, the airplane may be following a flight strategy designed by engineer Bill Peterson and his team in Commercial Airplanes Environmental Performance.

“Our focus is on operational efficiency. When an aircraft enters into service with a Boeing customer, we want to make sure it operates at peak efficiency on every flight, from takeoff to landing,” Peterson said.

Social Impact & Volunteering

BJ's Wholesale Club Recognizes Team Members that Get InVOLved

Aug 20, 2015 12:45 PM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club established its Get InVOLved Program in 2009 to recognize its dedicated Team Members that bring to life the company’s core value of Community.