Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Real-Life Tetris

Oct 30, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Recycling is a “last resort” circular economy practice. A bouncy chair that still works has more value as a bouncy chair than as recycled plastic and textiles.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Reporting on Responsible Mineral Sourcing

Oct 30, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Free webinar to help companies report on responsible sourcing of minerals in their supply chains

Innovation & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Invests in the Future of Manufacturing with Maker Month

Oct 30, 2019 10:05 AM ET

By 2030, the company hopes to inspire 10 million “makers.” Why 10 million? That’s the number of manufacturing jobs that remain unfilled worldwide because of a lack of qualified workers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business As Usual Will Not Save the Planet

Oct 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

FSG examines business' commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and offers advice for companies that are serious about addressing these challenges.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SC Johnson Partners With Molecoola to Increase Recycling in Brazil

Oct 30, 2019 10:00 AM ET

SC Johnson today announced a partnership with reverse logistics startup Molecoola to sponsor recycling centers in São Paulo, Brazil, reinforcing the company’s commitment to recycling and sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Partners with Clean the World Foundation for The Drop by Drop Project

Oct 30, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Las Vegas Sands launched a new water program with the global leader in WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) and sustainability Clean the World Foundation: The Drop by Drop Project to will support water programs and nonprofit organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—Secure IT: Keep Your Digital Profile Safe

Oct 30, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Protect against cyber threats by learning about security features available on the equipment and software you use.

Green Infrastructure

IOC Adapts to a Changing Landscape and Streamlines Its Operations

Oct 30, 2019 9:00 AM ET

To accompany these changes, HR policies will be adopted under an overall HR “People Management 2020” programme to foster collaboration, sustainability and flexibility, taking advantage of the move to Olympic House, the new IOC headquarters.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hear Her Story: Q&A with Champa Akter, Sewing Superintendent at Gildan

Oct 30, 2019 9:00 AM ET

We sat down with Champa, one of our sewing superintendents at our Dhaka factory to look back at her seventeen-year career at the Company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Sodexo is Swiping Out Hunger on Campus

Oct 30, 2019 8:00 AM ET

As the founder and CEO of Swipe Out Hunger, I’ve spent the past nine years devoted to a cause – ensuring all college students have access to nourishing meals.

Events, Media & Communications

World Business Leaders Direct the Next Decade of Action at Europe’s Premier #RBSEU Summit

Oct 30, 2019 7:00 AM ET

Business needs to work harder, smarter and faster to build a sustainable future. Time is simply running out.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CR Magazine’s 2019 Responsible CEO Award Finalists Honored at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands™ – What’s Next

Oct 29, 2019 10:30 PM ET

Corporate Responsibility Magazine honored its awardees for the 2019 Responsible CEO of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands™ – What’s Next.

Environment

Helen Mountford: The US Leaves Paris

Oct 29, 2019 8:05 PM ET

For years, climate denialists put forth the narrative that it would cripple the US economy to sign on to international climate agreements like the Kyoto Protocol.

Environment

Major Automakers Undermine Climate Action, Ignoring Investors and Peers on Clean Vehicle Standards

Oct 29, 2019 6:15 PM ET

General Motors, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler announced last night that they, together with the Association of Global Automakers, would side with President Trump in his effort to remove the authority of California and other states to set clean vehicle standards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Responsible Business Alliance Receives Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Oct 29, 2019 4:45 PM ET

Responsible Business Alliance Receives Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Western Pennsylvania Homeownership to Get $3.3 Million Boost

Oct 29, 2019 3:45 PM ET

Wells Fargo and Company, NeighborWorks® America, and its network members NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT program will expand to Allegheny County this fall.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named One of America's Best Employers for New Graduates by Forbes

Oct 29, 2019 3:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. was named one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates on a list recently released by Forbes. CBRE is recognized for creating an ideal environment and opening doors for new graduates.

Responsible Production & Consumption

‘Freedom Squares’ Sustainable Modular Rug Concept Launched On Kickstarter

Oct 29, 2019 3:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sears, Rebuilding Together Support Veterans with 12th Annual Heroes at Home Program

Oct 29, 2019 3:05 PM ET

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities, today announced it is teaming up for the 12th consecutive year with Sears on the retailer’s Heroes at Home initiative.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Raises More than $800,000 to Support the American Heart Association; Tops Corporate Fundraiser List for 2019 Chicago Heart Walk

Oct 29, 2019 2:25 PM ET

Walgreens Raises More than $800,000 to Support the American Heart Association; Tops Corporate Fundraiser List for 2019 Chicago Heart Walk

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard Launches Toolkit to Help Community Leaders Drive Sustainable, Inclusive Growth

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth is unveiling a groundbreaking suite of tools that will provide local leaders with timely data-driven insights on the current state of and potential for inclusive growth in their communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PayPal Employee GIVE Team Helps Strike Out Hunger at the Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha, Nebraska

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Each summer – a time when food pantries tend to run low on donations - the PayPal employee GIVE Team in Omaha, Nebraska partners with Food Bank for the Heartland to donate and prepare meals during the Strike Out Hunger campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Burke Corporation Donates more than 38,000 Pounds of Food to the Midwest Food Bank

Oct 29, 2019 1:35 PM ET

Burke Corporation (Nevada, Iowa), a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), recently donated over 38,000 pounds of fully cooked beef crumbles to the Midwest Food Bank in Illinois.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 40,000 Pounds of Protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank in South Carolina

Oct 29, 2019 1:20 PM ET

Smithfield Foods, Inc. joined forces with W. Lee Flowers to donate more than 40,000 pounds of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Prepares First Cohort for Public Spotlight at Demo Day

Oct 29, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Seven innovative businesses that make up the first cohort of the Black & Veatch IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator are preparing to take their business models public in three weeks.