Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Green Infrastructure

Let's Bring Living Buildings to Trinidad and Tobago

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta Received Applications from Around the Globe

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

As part of its commitment to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, Cox Enterprises is launching Techstars Atlanta, an accelerator program for technology startups. Techstars is a global entrepreneur ecosystem that boosts entrepreneurs' early stage business and product development efforts through focused education, mentorship and funding.

Events, Media & Communications

Charlotte Jones Anderson, Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, will be a Featured Speaker at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

Jul 20, 2016 10:00 AM ET

The MGM Resorts Foundation is proud to announce Charlotte Jones Anderson as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Hosted by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and the MGM Resorts Foundation, the 2016 conference will be held on August 8 & 9 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Meet the 2016 Global Compact Local SDG Pioneers

Jul 20, 2016 9:05 AM ET

To inspire business women and men around the world, the UN Global Compact recently announced ten Local SDG Pioneers. Selected from more than 600 nominees in 100 countries, the Pioneers programme shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs and changemakers who are demonstrating how business can unlock economic, social and environmental gains in their markets for the new SDG era.

Research, Reports & Publications

Associate Profile: Carlos Carmona, Pharmacy Manager

Jul 20, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Carlos Carmona started his Walmart career during college, as a pharmacy intern in Norman, Okla. When a visiting market manager showed him what the possibilities open to him are by staying with Walmart, Carlos found himself inspired.

Health & Healthcare

Teaching Kids to Make Healthier Food Choices

Jul 20, 2016 9:00 AM ET

It’s amazing to consider how many decisions we make every day. From deciding how to brew our morning cup of coffee to planning a lunch outing with our co-workers, all of these choices add up to make a big difference in how we structure our day.

Research, Reports & Publications

UK Food Charities Face Real Challenges in Feeding the Most Vulnerable

Jul 20, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Neighbourly, the social network for social good reveals in its latest survey that 218 UK food charities face real challenges in helping to feed society’s most vulnerable: lack of storage, refrigeration, transport and funding are limiting the voluntary sector’s ability to do more for those in need of food. Collectively, these organisations help to feed over 30,000 people every week, equivalent to 1.56 million meals per year, and face major challenges trying to tackle the country’s food poverty.

Innovation & Technology

Siemens to Blaze New Trails in Research

Jul 20, 2016 8:35 AM ET

A leading technology company like Siemens has to do everything possible to identify paradigm shifts in time and adapt to new realities. Today, digitalization is triggering paradigm shifts that impact all of our company’s businesses – whether in the area of manufacturing, energy systems, infrastructure or medical engineering.

Diversity & Inclusion

Protecting Supply Chain Workers from Forced Labor

Jul 20, 2016 8:25 AM ET

Foreign migrant workers are particularly vulnerable to exploitative labor practices and at risk for forced labor. In 2014, Hewlett-Packard Company was the first IT company to develop its own Foreign Migrant Worker Standard, which sets requirements for the re­cruitment, selection, hiring, and management of foreign migrant workers by or on behalf of suppliers doing business with us.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Team LIVESTRONG Spotlight: Cyclists Combating Cancer

Jul 20, 2016 8:00 AM ET

We’re highlighting some of the amazing individuals and teams that have made our events so special, and who do incredible work fundraising to support LIVESTRONG’s cancer programs and services.

Education

Fox Studios Hosts Female Students from Pakistan as Part of State Department Women's Empowerment Exchange

Jul 19, 2016 10:00 PM ET

Fox opened its doors to seven of the university's top female graduate students on July 13 as part of an exchange organized by Lee and the Women's Empowerment programs at the U.S. Department of State. The visit, which included a full tour of the studio lot and its operations, gave the students an up close and personal look at the American entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

What Does Construction Diversity Really Look Like?

Jul 19, 2016 9:00 PM ET

Did you know 50 diverse businesses helped to construct T-Mobile Arena? Hear how MGM Resorts International's diversity programs helped to support this project, and many others like it.

Education

All Star Code: Teaching Coding and Leadership Skills

Jul 19, 2016 6:35 PM ET

In 2015, AT&T sponsored 7 young men of color for All Star Code’s 2015 Summer Intensive program. Since their graduation, our AT&T scholars have continued to develop their computer science and coding skills and grow into remarkable leaders. Here is an update from one of these scholars, John Abreu. We are proud to support All Star Code and the amazing young men they serve with additional support in 2016.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Majority of Salmon in BC Farmed in Partnership with First Nations

Jul 19, 2016 5:25 PM ET

Salmon farming in British Columbia is worth more than one billion dollars to the provincial economy and results in over 5,000 well paying, year-round jobs. The majority of this economic impact is seen in rural coastal British Columbia, particularly in First Nations communities.

Events, Media & Communications

MEDIA ALERT: The Mini-Internship: Samsung Takes an Innovative Approach to the Internship for High School and College Students in NYC

Jul 19, 2016 5:05 PM ET

Samsung Electronics America is redesigning the summer internship. Bypassing work plans and coffee runs, the Mini-Internship is a shortcut to one of the key benefits of a traditional program – access to industry leaders. Instead of one intern filling one position, the program is an open forum for many students. Hosted at Samsung 837, the series will connect high school and college students with some of the best and brightest from a variety of fields.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Businesses Can Help LGBTQ Youth Thrive in the Face of Adversity

Jul 19, 2016 3:45 PM ET

LGBTQ youth face higher rates of bullying, discrimination, and homelessness than their non LGBTQ peers. The recent attempts to withhold rights from transgender students in multiple states is indicative of the struggles that LGBTQ youth face today. Without major changes to the current trends of anti-LGBTQ sentiments, youth will continue to suffer at home and in schools. Rates of LGBTQ youth homelessness will remain at high levels, the disproportionate suicide rate will not change, and youth will continue to feel unsafe at schools due to discrimination.

Events, Media & Communications

Sweetgreen Founder & CEO to Keynote Annual Corporate Citizenship Conference

Jul 19, 2016 3:00 PM ET

On a daily basis, businesses serve as powerful forces for good around the world. From job creation to corporate citizenship initiatives, the private sector's impact on society is enormous. Building corporate purpose has the potential to unlock even greater societal impact.

Environment

Jeremy Hance on Big Conservation

Jul 19, 2016 2:50 PM ET

Do you ever wonder what impact well-known wildlife groups like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund are having?

Events, Media & Communications

Versaic Interviews Lisa Manley, Executive Vice President, Cone Communications

Jul 19, 2016 2:35 PM ET

Lisa is a seasoned sustainability professional with nearly 20 years of experience. As a leader of Cone Communication’s CR Strategy group, her infectious passion for sustainability and social impact energizes the award-winning practice. Lisa and her team collaborate with clients including Ben & Jerry's, Converse, Northwestern Mutual, PwC, Timberland, US Bank, VISA and others to develop and activate their CR strategies. Additionally, Lisa has extensive client-side experience after serving as Group Director for The Coca-Cola Company’s sustainability communications team, where she led worldwide corporate communications and stakeholder engagement in areas of water stewardship, climate protection, sustainable packaging, women’s economic empowerment, and active healthy living.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Releases 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report

Jul 19, 2016 2:30 PM ET

Welcome to IBM's 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report. In this report, we detail the many ways in which IBM contributes our time, technology and expertise toward making the world a better place.

Health & Healthcare

Infuse Your Work Life with a Little Vitamin D

Jul 19, 2016 2:20 PM ET

We are smack-dab in the middle of summer. As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, those of us who work in offices every day start to look longingly out of the windows. While we can’t move our offices outdoors, summer is the perfect time to work a little more outdoor time into your daily schedule. Here are a few ideas for bringing sunshine into your work life.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three Sales Professionals Honored at National Women in Sales Awards

Jul 19, 2016 2:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

New Report Highlights How Businesses are Building Healthier Communities

Jul 19, 2016 2:00 PM ET

America’s economic competitiveness depends on improving the health of its citizens. Healthy Returns: The Value of Investing in Community Health features how businesses and foundations are addressing community health.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Companies Can Make Business Travel Sustainable

Jul 19, 2016 1:30 PM ET

Business travel is necessary because it’s how many companies serve their clients. The ability to visit client locations represents the ability to show up, build relationships and deliver products on all accounts.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Large Complexes Find Growing Benefits in Energy Self-Generation as Battery Costs Decline

Jul 19, 2016 1:00 PM ET

Large commercial and industrial complexes are increasingly showing more interest in how power is consumed at their facilities, and how they can more efficiently manage their utility costs. These companies are discovering many options that have only recently opened up due to new technologies and decreasing system costs.