Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Editors Pick

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Dell Does Closed Loop Recycling

Sustainable design is more important than ever – and it’s driving some pretty amazing breakthroughs here at Dell through our commitment to design with circular economy principles and to use sustainable materials.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping People Through the Most Trying Times

Symantec’s Volunteer of the Quarter initiative highlights and rewards those employees who dedicate their time and talents to those in need. We have a long and proud history of encouraging our employees to volunteer. While the driving force of our efforts is largely altruistic, there is even more to volunteering than giving back to our communities. Volunteering makes our company a better place to work, so employees are helping both Symantec and the organizations they volunteer for.

Today we highlight our Volunteer of the Quarter Marcelo Oliveira, Senior Director of Product Management, in our Mountain View, CA office.

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Stands Out in Stakeholder Engagement Reporting: Survey

The CLP Group’s stakeholder engagement mechanisms and reporting approach have been recognised in the new edition of Reporting matters, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) annual review of member companies’ sustainability and integrated reports. In the recent WBCSD Leadership Program, CLP and other participants also contributed to a range of sustainability research: getting chief financial officers on board with sustainability; integrated reporting; digital reporting; assurance of environmental, social and governance data; impact assessments; safe sanitation; and communicating the use of low-carbon fuels.

Environment

3 Reasons Why Apple, Danone, Mars, Nestle and Unilever Just Stood up for Strong Climate Policy

In the media storm surrounding the midterm elections, you might have missed an important act of sustainability leadership. Five of the world’s leading brands filed public comments opposing the Administration’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. The ACE rule would replace the Clean Power Plan, which all five companies have previously supported, and place no quantitative limits on climate pollution from power plants.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Corporation Welcomes WEConnect International as a Reshape Tomorrow™ Partner

“WEConnect International is proud to partner with Moody’s on this training program to help women business owners access capital and markets. We are thrilled that Moody’s has also joined our more than 80 corporate members, who are committed to building more inclusive global value chains and women’s economic empowerment,” said Elizabeth A. Vazquez, CEO and Co-Founder of WEConnect International.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For This Young Professional, Junior Athletics Blossomed Into a CSR Career

In the U.S., 81 percent of Generation Z say they’re looking for purpose in their work, according to a recent report from American Express. Many are finding that purpose in the corporate responsibility and sustainability fields.

Health & Healthcare

Five Ways LIXIL is Making a Difference on World Toilet Day 2018

LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, has its sights firmly set on improving global access to basic sanitation. To mark World Toilet Day, the company today announced five new initiatives to help tackle the global sanitation crisis – all while helping to develop the future sanitation economy.

From its revolutionary shower toilets to its “breathing” wall tiles that help control allergens, LIXIL has always focused on innovations that solve real consumer needs. But the company’s attention today isn’t solely on existing consumers; it believes that creating solutions for the 2.3 billion people that still don’t have access to basic sanitation is an opportunity to solve one of the world’s greatest social challenges, and to do so sustainably by helping to develop a future market.

Environment

Tetra Pak and Veolia Partner to Get All Beverage Carton Components Recycled

Tetra Pak has joined forces with global resource management company Veolia​ in a game-changing partnership that will enable all components of used beverage cartons collected within the European Union to be recycled by 2025.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainable Design: Pushing the Limits of Building Performance in Sydney

Increased climate variability and surging population growth are placing greater demands on limited resources such as water, energy, and physical space. Our teams are considering how buildings and infrastructure can be designed to more effectively cope with these stresses and perform well into the future. Facilities need to be built not only to operate in greater harmony with nature but also to withstand the forces it may unleash.

Events, Media & Communications

Today is National Adoption Day!

Since 2000, judges across the country have been opening their courtrooms on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize adoptions from foster care in time for the holidays. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a proud founder of National Adoption day, which has led to the adoptions of nearly 70,000 children on this day along over the past 19 years.

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen 2030 - Future of Work Summit

Leaders and Luminaries from the world's leading brands, companies, trade associations, NGOs and public sector convened at the Ideagen 2030 - Future of Work Summit at Gallup’s World Headquarters in Washington D.C. on October 30th, 2018.

Events, Media & Communications

CSR & Employee Engagement for IMPACT - Join Us Tuesday!

On November 20 Angela Parker, Co-Founder & CEO of Realized Worth and Lesa George, Director of Digital Business Development, United Way of Calgary and Area will share insights into the customer experience and how technology can enable companies to meet impact and engagement objectives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Customer Sustainability

In the ocean, on the road and inside mine sites, Caterpillar teams are responding to customer needs for increased efficiency and decreased GHG emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Kicks Off 2018 Share the Love by Hosting HQ Event to Help Combat Childhood Hunger and Feed Its Local Communities

Subaru of America, Inc. today hosted a special kickoff event to celebrate the return of the Subaru Share the Love Event, the automaker’s annual philanthropic event aimed at supporting charities across the country. Employees at Subaru of America (SOA) headquarters in Camden, NJ partnered with the Food Bank of South Jersey to donate and pack a record-breaking 6,600 ‘KidzPacks,’ containing items that can produce up to four nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks for a child.

Environment

Intacta RR2-PRO™-Soybeans Lead to Positive Environmental Impacts in South America

Results from a five-year peer-reviewed study on Intacta RR2 PRO™ soybeans planted in South America were recently published, indicating that this technology from Bayer helps farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact.

Environment

Visa Response to California Wildfires

Visa and the Visa Foundation today announced a commitment to help those impacted by multiple major wildfires that have devastated regions throughout California over the last week.

Education

Decoding the New Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) Curriculum

Science is a passion for Vivienne Watson that goes beyond her professional life as a Senior Scientist and Scientific Project Manager at Amgen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

All-new Ram 1500 Named 2019 Green Truck of the Year™ by Green Car Journal

Green Car Journal has selected the Ram 1500 as its 2019 Green Truck of the Year™. The announcement was made today at the 50th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas.

Diversity & Inclusion

Legg Mason Supports CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ Goal to Tackle Unconscious Bias and Advance Inclusion Beyond the Business Community

Legg Mason, Inc. supports CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ (D&I) as the coalition announces three key actions at its second annual CEO Closed-Door Session. These actions align with Legg Mason’s efforts to promote open dialog on diversity and inclusion.

Education

Lockheed Martin Launches STEM Scholarship Program

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today launched a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarship program for high school and college undergraduate students planning to pursue a major in engineering and computer science.

Social Impact & Volunteering

eBay Employee Lends Her Skills—and Gains a Fresh Perspective

Volunteering has always been part of eBay product manager Ruchi Sethi’s life. She freely gives her time to teach kids in underserved areas, collect donations and serve food to the homeless, and support various NGOs in her community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Recognizes Merck as one of the Best Companies for Dads

Merck is honored to have been on the Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies list for over 30 years. We are thrilled to be on the inaugural Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads list, too. These lists recognize companies that set the standard for mom-friendly and dad-friendly work places.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Delivers Wishes and Gives Back This Holiday Season

With the company's 5th annual Wishes Delivered campaign, UPS is spreading goodwill and inspiration while raising money for The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler's Theresa Millard Named a 2018 Waste Fit Champion

Latest Campaigns

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  3. EVP Campaign
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  4. Small Business Growth
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  8. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
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  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  10. Cascale Events
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  12. Investing in our Communities
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