Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VIDEO | Mohawk's George Bandy Jr. on the Social Side of Sustainability

Mar 27, 2019 11:35 AM ET

The chief of sustainability at Mohawk, George Bandy Jr., is excited to continue to expand its sustainability experience to its new acquisitions. He's proud of his sustainability team and the passion and diversity they've brought into their work, as well as the "social" side that's the humanity beyond the often measurements-driven day-to-day. And that's a value for the customers, he points out.

Events, Media & Communications

American Express Hosts Its Largest-Ever Leadership Academy Global Alumni Summit to Back the People Who Move the World Forward

Mar 27, 2019 11:30 AM ET

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) announced today its annual Leadership Academy Global Alumni Summit on April 1. The intensive two-day immersive program offers professional development and networking opportunities to cultivate emerging nonprofit and social purpose leaders.

Health & Healthcare

MetLife Denied Her Disability Claim For Trans Surgery. Then It Voluntarily Reversed Course

Mar 27, 2019 11:30 AM ET

MetLife sent Addis a check for her time out of work and responded to Klein, saying the company recognized GLAD's concerns and would eliminate the trans surgery exclusion, not just for Addis, but for millions of policy holders.

Environment

C-Suite Speak: 4 Tips for Showcasing the Business Value of EHS to Gain Executive Respect

Mar 27, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Antea Group has four tips to help you communicate with your C-Suite and promote EHS at your organization.

Health & Healthcare

"We Weren't Supposed to Get Tuberculosis": Meet Two Surprising Survivors Who Could Be You

Mar 27, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Media & Communications

Focus on Green Finance – The European Union Action Plan – Mandates Being Put in Place for Fiduciaries

Mar 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

The European Union adopted a Sustainable Finance Action Plan in May 2018; the package of measures included a proposal for a regulation to establish a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. The aim is to create a unified classification system or taxonomy on what could be considered to be “an environmentally-sustainable economic opportunity”.

Education

LA Galaxy Foundation Hosts Grand View Boulevard Elementary School Students as Part of Protect the Pitch Sustainability Program

Mar 27, 2019 11:00 AM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation recently hosted 40 students from Grand View Boulevard Elementary School in Los Angeles as part of its Protect the Pitch Field Trip Series at Dignity Health Sports Park on March 21, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video | The Disability Collection: Ace Ratcliff

Mar 27, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Verizon, Getty Images and the National Disability Leadership Alliance are creating The Disability Collection, a growing collection of stock images that break stereotypes and authentically portray people with disabilities in everyday life.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: Pulling a Thread

Mar 27, 2019 10:30 AM ET

This year Chantel Lanier has been on a personal quest to learn more about the environmental impact of fashion, and what she has learned is staggering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Top 5 Trends From Goodness Matters 2019

Mar 27, 2019 10:10 AM ET

We’ve reached a pivotal point where 75% of North Americans now cite “my employer” as the most trusted institution, by a large margin. This uniquely positions businesses to become not just a force for good, but the force for good. Find out how 12 leading companies are walking the walk.

Environment

General Mills to Adopt Regenerative Soil Practices

Mar 27, 2019 9:15 AM ET

General Mills Inc. (GIS) said Monday that it will accelerate the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices on one million acres of farmland by 2030.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Is Pioneering 3D Printing

Mar 27, 2019 9:10 AM ET

CNH Industrial is leading the way in the innovative use of 3D printers to manufacture components and spare parts, providing its customers with rapid availability and support throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hear Her Story: Q&A with Vileika Ramirez, Director of Human Resources - Caribbean Basin at Gildan

Mar 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

With over ten years at Gildan and thirty years of experience in human resources, Vileika has been able to share her passion and HR expertise with Gildan teams in different parts of the world. Here is her story:

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michigan Strategic Fund, Consumers Energy Foundation, Jackson Organizations Give $300,000 to Lean Rocket Lab Business Incubator

Mar 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Lean Rocket Lab announced today that it is receiving $300,000 in support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Consumers Energy Foundation and local organizations to help nurture the next generation of businesses in Jackson.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Video | Weleda is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Mar 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Weleda is a second-year member of Whole Planet Foundation’s annual $50,000 Fund, alleviating global poverty through microcredit.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yorkshire Building Society’s 2018 Society Matters Report

Mar 27, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Yorkshire Building Society - one of the UK's largest and most successful building societies - has released its annual Society Matters report highlighting its work to make a lasting and positive impact on society. The 2018 Society Matters report demonstrates the organisation’s recent achievements and vision for the future aligned to the key themes of Community, Customers, People and the Environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar - Engage Stakeholders on Your Purpose-driven Ambition

Mar 27, 2019 7:00 AM ET

Businesses are building trust with key stakeholders through their purpose-driven strategy. Communicating your impact and value proposition is critical – both to future success and inspiring customers and communities to act.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondi Launches 2018 Report: Sustainable Packaging & Paper by Design

Mar 27, 2019 5:00 AM ET

Mondi Group, a global leader in packaging and paper has today released its 2018 reporting suite Sustainable Packaging and Paper by Design, including its full Sustainable Development report and Integrated report and financial statements.

Health & Healthcare

For Opening Day, Aramark Loads the Bases With Better-For-You Options

Mar 26, 2019 5:30 PM ET

Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is just around the corner, and Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the award-winning food and beverage partner of nine MLB teams, is unveiling its 2019 ballpark menu highlights, full of new takes on ballpark favorites and better-for-you options.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comerica Bank Supports Southern Dallas Entrepreneurs Through New Pitch Competition

Mar 26, 2019 3:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Johnson & Johnson Named a 2019 NAFE Top 70 Companies for Executive Women

Mar 26, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Now in its 21st year, this list captures women’s progress moving into senior leadership roles. The winning organizations have high female representation in key management positions, and programs and policies that help women reach the top.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestlé Joins the Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance to Transform Plastics Recycling Infrastructure

Mar 26, 2019 2:30 PM ET

Nestlé, together with a number of international consumer goods companies, launched the Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance at the CEO Africa Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.

This Alliance aims to turn the current challenge of plastic waste in Sub-Saharan Africa into an opportunity to create jobs and commercial activity by improving the collection and recycling of plastics.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Watermark Kicks Off a Month of Service by Volunteering with Planet Water Foundation and EarthEcho International on World Water Day

Mar 26, 2019 2:20 PM ET

World Water Day marked the launch of this year’s Make Your Mark 30 Day Challenge for Xylem Watermark—the philanthropic arm of Xylem, Inc. This month of service spans from World Water Day to Earth Day and encourages Xylem colleagues around the world to volunteer globally and in their local communities to bring awareness to the global water crisis.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hallmark's Lindsey Roy: Finding Purpose For The Pain

Mar 26, 2019 2:15 PM ET

In this Forbes video, learn how Hallmark CMO Lindsey Roy "puts good in the world" through her work as an authentic leader following a tragic accident.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. News and Aetna Foundation Release 2019 Healthiest Communities Rankings

Mar 26, 2019 1:50 PM ET

Douglas County, Colorado, is the healthiest community in America, according to the 2019 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News & World Report, released today in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. The second annual report and accompanying analysis are based on an evaluation of nearly 3,000 communities nationwide across 81 health-related metrics in 10 categories, from education and population health to infrastructure and environment.