Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Research, Reports & Publications

Cigna Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Key Environmental, Social, Governance Efforts

Jun 20, 2018 9:00 AM ET

With the release today of its annual Cigna Connects Corporate Responsibility Report, global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) shares the specific initiatives through which its corporate responsibility platform empowers and guides the company in connecting its mission, expertise and resources to a broad range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

Energy

Taking Action Toward Gender Equality in the Energy Sector

Jun 20, 2018 9:00 AM ET

Despite an increasingly accepted business case for gender equality, women’s talents and insights remain under-utilized in the energy sector, where only a quarter of the workforce is female. What is behind this lack of representation and how can women’s participation, visibility, and leadership in the sector be enhanced?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR’s Newest Metric

Jun 20, 2018 7:25 AM ET

The total cost of losing an employee can range from tens of thousands of dollars to 1.5-2 times that person’s annual salary, which for U.S. companies totals more than $160 billion a year. Needless to say, one of the biggest investments for any company is their people. So, what does CSR have to do with employee turnover? A lot. Find out what a study of more than 2 million employees' giving and volunteering activity revealed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Republic Services Celebrates Employees with Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Jun 19, 2018 6:55 PM ET

Republic earned a top score of 100% and the distinction of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertaining to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas Employees at National Sales Forum Support Five Anaheim-Area Non-Profits

Jun 19, 2018 6:30 PM ET

Approximately 1,400 Astellas employees gathered at the company's National Sales Forum to support non-profits in and around Anaheim as part of its annual day of service program, Changing Tomorrow Day, where the organization comes together to roll up its sleeves and help build brighter communities. Astellas is committed to addressing the unmet needs of communities where we live and work, such as aiding those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California, supporting underserved food banks, supporting health and wellness institutions and other activities that help communities when they need it most.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Bulletin (June 2018)

Jun 19, 2018 5:30 PM ET

The UN Global Compact Bulletin is designed to keep participants up to date on news, actions you can take, resources and events. Participants are encouraged to look to this monthly communication for important information. Please note that actions and events are intended for Global Compact stakeholders, unless otherwise indicated. The Bulletin is published in English, French, Spanish and Chinese.

Energy

Colorado Businesses Applaud Governor’s Move to Adopt Advanced Clean Car Standards

Jun 19, 2018 3:10 PM ET

Influential businesses praised Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s decision this week to reduce transportation emissions and adopt a program that would put more clean and efficient cars on the road. The program, known as Advanced Clean Cars (ACC), will boost Colorado’s economy by increasing fuel cost savings, reducing health costs, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2018 Honorees of The Civic 50 at Service Unites

Jun 19, 2018 2:30 PM ET

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2018, recognizing them as the most community-minded companies in the United States. Since 2011, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcased how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.

Education

Discovery Education and Arconic Foundation Launch ‘Manufacture Your Future Teacher Challenge’

Jun 19, 2018 1:50 PM ET

Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms and Arconic Foundation, the independently endowed philanthropic arm of Arconic, announced today the first-ever Manufacture Your Future Teacher Challenge. The program calls upon educators to inspire students in grades 3-12 to take the first step toward exploring and pursuing modern manufacturing careers.

Diversity & Inclusion

In CEO Takeover, Young Woman Shows the Way for Future Women Leaders

Jun 19, 2018 1:15 PM ET

One day last October, 18-year-old Sindy Mosquera traded in her role as high school student to become CEO at Scotiabank’s Colombian subsidiary Banco Colpatria, one of Colombia’s largest banks. It was an opportunity that changed her life.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Express Ranks #1 on Fatherly’s List of The 50 Best Places to Work for New Dads

Jun 19, 2018 1:10 PM ET

American Express announced today that it has been ranked #1 on the 50 Best Places to Work for New Dads by Fatherly, the leading digital media brand for dads. American Express is one of just 50 companies included on the annual report highlighting the best paternity benefits offered by companies in the United States.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KitchenAid's 'Day of Caring' Gets Extended to the World

Jun 19, 2018 12:30 PM ET

Mike Maxwell spent his Wednesday out of the office, caked in mud. And yet, the global senior category leader for KitchenAid couldn’t have been happier.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tupperware Brands Associates Stand Together in Honor of Pulse Victims

Jun 19, 2018 12:05 PM ET

As we near the two-year anniversary of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, the T.E.N. (Tupperware Equality Network) Resource Group engaged associates in honoring the victims and contributing to community healing.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dell Accelerates Toward 2020 Legacy of Good Goals

Jun 19, 2018 12:05 PM ET

Dell Inc. released its annual 2020 Legacy of Good update today, continuing the company’s long-term commitment to society, team members and the environment. The report summarizes efforts during fiscal year 2018 (Feb. 4, 2017 – Feb. 2, 2018). The report and corresponding activities are rooted in Dell’s acknowledgement of its responsibility to realize a sustainable and prosperous future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Symantec Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year

Jun 19, 2018 11:50 AM ET

The Civic 50 honors Symantec for its commitment to and investment in communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

"My, How Far We've Come"

Jun 19, 2018 11:35 AM ET

Each year on June 19, the Taproot Foundation celebrates Matt O'Grady Day, an organization-wide holiday honoring the wedding anniversary of former National Director of Expansion Matt O'Grady. This day also recognizes a major milestone of the civil rights movement - the legalization of gay marriage in California.

Research, Reports & Publications

An International Dialogue With Sappi's Sustainability Leadership

Jun 19, 2018 11:20 AM ET

Sappi Limited board member and SETS Committee Chair Valli Moosa and Sappi North America’s Chief Business Sustainability Officer Jennifer Miller exchange thoughts on sustainable forestry.

Environment

Doing a Lot With a Little: How Digital LDAR Support Makes an O&G EHS Manager’s Job Easier

Jun 19, 2018 11:10 AM ET

For O&G EHS pros, Antea Group’s LDAR Dashboard app is intuitive, does your work in one step and comes with customizable input and output forms.

Health & Healthcare

Using the Science of Partnerships to Drive Patient Impact

Jun 19, 2018 11:00 AM ET

In Africa, patients can outnumber doctors 3,000 to 1. That’s one of the reasons why Pfizer is dedicated to fostering innovative partnerships that allow us to mobilize resources to help find new and unique solutions that increase access to needed health care.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CIT Builds and Donates 150 Bikes for New York-Area Children in Foster Care

Jun 19, 2018 11:00 AM ET

CIT recently partnered with Together We Rise as part of its annual CIT Cares Month to construct and donate 150 bikes for New York area foster kids.

Energy

The Ray and Energy Institute at UT Austin Partner for Groundbreaking Solar Energy Research Focused on Highways

Jun 19, 2018 10:30 AM ET

The Ray and the Energy Institute at the University of Texas, Austin will partner to create ground-breaking research in solar energy; specifically on highway right-of-way spaces.

Research, Reports & Publications

HP Introduces Annual Sustainable Impact Report; Renews Commitment to Planet, People and Community

Jun 19, 2018 10:30 AM ET

Report highlights top environmental goals achieved, significant growth in minority hiring in the US and millions touched by education programs

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay, Public Art Fund, and Ai Weiwei Partner for World Refugee Day with an Exclusive Sale of Artworks

Jun 19, 2018 10:10 AM ET

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei and leading arts non-profit Public Art Fund are partnering for a second time with eBay to exclusively release a series of six powerful new works of art for charity on June 20, World Refugee Day.

Environment

PHOTO GALLERY | #Parks4Pollinators Photo Contest Spotlights Pollinators’ Importance

Jun 19, 2018 10:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

Jun 19, 2018 10:00 AM ET

KeyBank has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.