Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

The 4th Annual Spirit Forward Summit Powered by Bacardi Breaks Down Barriers and Promotes Inclusivity

Sep 27, 2019 4:25 PM ET

As female leaders continue to break down barriers in the face of adversity, Bacardi is giving them a platform to share their voice.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Climate Finance Leadership Initiative and European Development Finance Institutions Partner to Drive Climate Finance in Emerging Markets

Sep 27, 2019 4:20 PM ET

The Climate Finance Leadership Initiative and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions announced a partnership that will advance the public-private collaboration vital to closing the climate finance gap in emerging markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Recognized as Sustainability Champion With Award From Arizona Forward

Sep 27, 2019 4:10 PM ET

ON Semiconductor was awarded the Award of Distinction by Arizona Forward, an organization devoted to sustainability progress for Arizona, for their outstanding contributions towards sustainability.

Green Infrastructure

JetBlue Introduces the Largest Electric Ground Service Equipment (eGSE) Fleet at New York’s JFK International Airport, Cutting Four Million Pounds of Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Year

Sep 27, 2019 3:35 PM ET

JetBlue is constantly looking for more efficient technologies and sustainable fuel options. The new eGSE equipment will help reduce noise, improve energy efficiency and lessen JetBlue’s environmental footprint.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE’s HS&E Division Senior Associate Crystal Lawson Named Among This Year’s Rising Stars of Safety

Sep 27, 2019 3:35 PM ET

CBRE's Crystal Lawson, a Health Safety & Environment (HS&E) Senior Associate with its Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) segment, has been selected as one of the Rising Stars of Safety by the National Safety Council (NSC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods Receives Virginia Values Veterans Awards for Veteran Support and Hiring Initiatives

Sep 27, 2019 3:30 PM ET

The awards recognize Smithfield’s Operation 4000! hiring initiative — aimed at employing 4,000 veterans or 10% of the company’s U.S. workforce — and the company’s efforts to support veterans and military families in Virginia and across the country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Financial Literacy and Support - Aligning Community Impact With the Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 27, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Financial stability for individuals and families is a key factor underpinning achievement of many of the Sustainable Development Goals including SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Issues Demand a Global Response: How Inclusive Businesses Are Innovating and Collaborating to Drive Social and Environmental Impact

Sep 27, 2019 2:10 PM ET

Overcoming global challenges such as poverty and climate change demand a collective effort – no longer can tackling these issues be considered just the domain of development actors.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Power of Sustainability Partnerships

Sep 27, 2019 1:35 PM ET

The development of renewable energy is one of the most important goals of sustainability partnerships. In fact, it has prompted a global corporate leadership initiative called RE100.

Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at FedEx

Sep 27, 2019 1:05 PM ET

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked several of our team members to share how they stay connected with their heritage and why they feel diversity & inclusion is important for FedEx.

Events, Media & Communications

[Webinar] “Owning” Your Most Significant Personal Information

Sep 27, 2019 1:05 PM ET

Start October strong with Symantec and NCSAM partners, the National PTA, Connect Safety and the National Cyber Security Alliance, to learn how to protect the devices you use day to day.

Innovation & Technology

How Technology Is Helping to Building a Fairer and More Efficient Fishery Supply Chain in Peru

Sep 27, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Process Improvements Lead to a Safer Workplace

Sep 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Caterpillar employees at the Seguin, Texas, facility found a solution for unloading and packing finished engines onto shipping pallets – a process that previously presented safety and ergonomic issues.

Environment

HP Inc. Launches World’s First PC With Ocean‐Bound Plastics

Sep 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aligning Employee Purpose With Career Position

Sep 27, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Creating a sustainable workforce can seem daunting, but Blackbaud breaks it down into 4 phases that will keep your employees feeling fulfilled and motivated.

Green Infrastructure

Millennium Challenge Corporation, Bechtel and Côte d’Ivoire Government Launch New Strategic Collaboration

Sep 27, 2019 11:40 AM ET

“The Government of Côte d’Ivoire is looking forward to working with MCC and Bechtel as part of our continued efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and stability,” said Minister Patrick Achi.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody’s Ari Lehavi Speaks on Lending to Small Business Owners

Sep 27, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Ari Lehavi, Executive Director at Moody’s Analytics, spoke on a panel at Aspen Network of Developing Entrepreneurs’ (ANDE’s) annual conference in September, on ways to support small and growing businesses in emerging markets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bridgestone to Supply Solar Car Tires Using Fuel-Efficient Tire Technology to 32 Teams Competing in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will supply solar car tires using its fuel-efficient tire technology to 32 teams participating in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), for which Bridgestone is the naming rights sponsors.

Energy

Residents and Dignitaries Join ENGIE to Celebrate the Solomon Forks and East Fork Wind Projects in Kansas

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Residents, business leaders, & government officials today joined ENGIE North America to mark the grand opening of the Solomon Forks Wind Project, as well as to celebrate the East Fork Wind Project scheduled to become operational in the spring of 2020

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Cruise Line Reaffirms Commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, Increases Pledge to $33 Million by 2024

Sep 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will raise its pledge to a total of $33 million by 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data Associates on the Frontline, Fighting Hunger Where It Lives

Sep 27, 2019 10:35 AM ET

At Alliance Data, giving back to our communities is a common thread that connects and inspires us. Over the years, we’ve steadily increased our global community investment and volunteerism. Successful companies like ours must step up and use our expertise to strengthen communities and help create a future where our business and local economies can flourish.

Health & Healthcare

Diaper Need Awareness Week 2019

Sep 27, 2019 10:20 AM ET

National Diaper Need Awareness Week draws attention to the issue of diaper poverty in the U.S.. The National Diaper Bank Network states one in three U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry and healthy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Dream Deferred

Sep 27, 2019 9:45 AM ET

“Look at my choices Mija, and be sure to make better ones.” This is what my mother used to say to me when I was young. I was a happy & precocious child & my mother took great care of me. She made our home a place of love, laughter, learning, & music

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Achieves Nonrenewable Energy Use Reduction Goal and Has Record Year of Giving

Sep 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods announced it has achieved its nonrenewable energy use reduction goal and had a record year of giving in its latest annual corporate responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Towards Global Goal 4 - Quality Education

Sep 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Global Goals, often seem far way. Global can feel very much out of reach. 2030 can be perceived as far beyond tomorrow.