Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

BCBS Companies Support Community Health Initiatives to Encourage Active Lifestyles

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Leading an active lifestyle is essential to maintaining everyday wellness. While staying healthy can seem hard during those early morning swims or late night jogs, sometimes a change of scenery provides the extra inspiration you need to power through, be it a stroll through a beautiful park, an organized walk or passing a bike stand on your way to work. When communities have access to resources that encourage activity, they have the opportunity to become healthier together.

Innovation & Technology

Electric Flight Takes Off

Jul 14, 2016 8:55 AM ET

An electrically-powered aerobatic aircraft manufactured by Extra Aircraft has successfully undergone its maiden flight. Its record-setting motor was developed by Siemens.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Russia Turns 20 and It’s Just the Beginning

Jul 14, 2016 8:10 AM ET

This year our Kimberly-Clark business in Russia celebrates its 20 year anniversary after opening their doors in 1996 in Moscow! They started with a small team of four people, and has since grown into a successful business with over 550 employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alliance Data Corporate Responsibility

Jul 13, 2016 6:30 PM ET

In 2015, Alliance Data expanded our focus on children's health by donating over $1 million to children's hospitals across the United States. Additionally, more than 9.7 million miles - the equivalent of $1 million - were donated to children's charities through the Canadian AIR MILES reward miles program. These community efforts, in addition to our responsible use of data, are outlined in our 2015 Corporate Responsibility report.

Health & Healthcare

Sodexo Invites Chef Jack Witherspoon to Inspire Patients

Jul 13, 2016 6:00 PM ET

When Anthony Verona, a chef for Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, heard how cooking helped 16-year-old Chef Jack Witherspoon cope with battling leukemia three times, he was inspired to invite him to share his experiences with patients and families at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Now in full remission, Jack often uses his personal story and his cooking skills to connect with other cancer patients and survivors and raise money for cancer research.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Transparency and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Emerging Markets are “Pathetic,” According to New Study

Jul 13, 2016 3:55 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Are US Companies Starting to Feel the Repercussions of New Anti-Slavery Regulations?

Jul 13, 2016 3:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Sandy Nessing Describes Her Role as Head of Sustainability for American Electric Power Co. Inc.

Jul 13, 2016 3:30 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Is VM Summit 16 Right for You?

Jul 13, 2016 3:25 PM ET

You may have already heard of VM Summit 16. This unique conference, brought to you by VolunteerMatch, brings companies and nonprofits together in one place to collaborate on how to create better, more impactful partnerships, while harnessing the power of corporate volunteering.

But you may still be wondering, “Is VM Summit 16 right for me?”

Events, Media & Communications

Amway at the 2016 Ideagen UN Empowering Women & Girls 2030 Summit

Jul 13, 2016 3:15 PM ET

Today Jeff Terry, global manager for Amway corporate social responsibility, will be presenting at the U.N. during the Ideagen U.N. Empowering Women & Girls 2030 Summit.

Events, Media & Communications

Stand Up for Energy East

Jul 13, 2016 2:20 PM ET

From Alberta to Quebec to New Brunswick, Energy East connects Western Canada’s abundant resources with industry centres in the east, creating thousands of jobs and investments in local communities along the way and reducing our reliance on foreign oil.

Health & Healthcare

10 Organizations That are Demanding Healthy Materials

Jul 13, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Ingredients transparency gives consumers the option to make informed choices about the products they buy, and is a trend that is on the upswing.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Commits $4.1 Million to Boost Columbia, S.C.-Area Homeownership

Jul 13, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), NeighborWorks® America and its network member Origin today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program with a $4.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to help boost homeownership in Richland and Lexington counties.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

By the Numbers: CSR at BNY Mellon

Jul 13, 2016 12:00 PM ET

As a global investments company, BNY Mellon is invested in market integrity, our people and our world. In the 35 countries and more than 100 markets where we do business, corporate social responsibility enables us to drive lasting impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring the Unsung Heroes Who Increase Productivity and Maintain Business Continuity

Jul 13, 2016 11:45 AM ET

Today we are celebrating World Facilities Management Day (World FM Day), dedicated to recognizing the men and women across the globe who take on the challenging responsibility of maintaining the safety, efficiency and usability of our workplaces.

Education

Harris-Stowe University Science Summer Camp Students Visit Republic Services in St. Louis

Jul 13, 2016 11:30 AM ET

Republic recently hosted a group of high school students enrolled in the Harris-Stowe University Science Summer Camp. The students are from the Jennings and Riverview Gardens school districts in St. Louis, Missouri and were invited to tour the Bridgeton Landfill and Republic’s St. Louis Recycling Center.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fossil Fuel Divestiture Campaign Focuses on Big Pensions

Jul 13, 2016 11:30 AM ET

The fossil fuel divestiture campaign GoFossilFree equates the end of oil, gas and coal to the great moral crusades of our time — Apartheid and tobacco — while hoping to reduce demand for fossil fuel stocks and thereby threaten their stock prices.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Sanofi Foundation for North America Stands in Solidarity with Orlando

Jul 13, 2016 11:25 AM ET

The recent mass shooting at Pulse—a popular Orlando Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) nightclub and safe space—killed and wounded more than 100 people, and left our nation in shock. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the terrifying violence LGBT communities can face on a daily basis.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recruitment and Retention: It’s About More Than Your Bottom-Line

Jul 13, 2016 10:25 AM ET

“I don’t like my job.” That's how many employees may feel according to a Gallup survey that states less than one-third (31.5%) of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs in 2014. Gallup defines engaged employees as those who are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace. It’s easy to say that the average employee has felt apathy about his job at one time or another. Personally I don’t believe that I fall within the 68.5% of un-engaged workers. That would make me average – and I’m not. Frankly, your employees aren’t average either. What does “average” really mean anyway? Merriam-Webster states it is a ratio expressing the average performance especially of an athletic team or an athlete computed according to the number of opportunities for successful performan

Environment

Daniel Kirk-Davidoff: Electric Grids of Tomorrow

Jul 13, 2016 10:10 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report: U.S. Power Sector Continues Significant Reductions of Air Pollutant Emissions

Jul 13, 2016 10:10 AM ET

The nation’s largest electric producers continue to substantially reduce emissions of key air pollutants, the latest comprehensive analysis of U.S. power plant emissions shows.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Channel 2 WSB-TV and The Trust For Public Land Launch Atlanta’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

Jul 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Channel 2 WSB-TV, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today launched Atlanta’s 2016 Cox Conserves Heroes to honor local environmental volunteers. Nominations are being accepted now through August 26 at wsbtv.com/coxconservesheroes for volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces. Nominee activities must be performed on a volunteer basis and may not be part of one’s paid job.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Michigan CITGO Station Recognized by Dearborn City Beautiful Commission

Jul 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Promoting a sense of pride and beautification in the Dearborn, Mich. community, Bazzi Oil & Gas Company, a CITGO Petroleum Corporation Marketer, recently received the Dearborn City Beautiful Commission’s Business Standard of Excellence Award for maintaining and enhancing the appearance of its CITGO station property.

Innovation & Technology

FCA US Launches Bug Bounty Program to Advance Vehicle Cybersecurity

Jul 13, 2016 9:55 AM ET

​Reflecting the rapidly increasing convergence of connectivity technology and the automotive industry, FCA US LLC today announced the launch of a public bug bounty program on the Bugcrowd platform to enhance the safety and security of its consumers, their vehicles and connected services.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Awards Employees for Remarkable Sustainability Efforts

Jul 13, 2016 9:25 AM ET

It’s been said that good starts make excellent finishes. This is true both with the production of premium spirits and corporate responsibility, like the employee initiatives nominated for the 2nd Annual Bacardi Limited Good Spirited awards. A total of 11 employees, teams and facilities received recognition for their outstanding environmental achievements within five different award categories.