Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

Cyber Security in an Insecure World

Oct 9, 2015 3:30 PM ET

Every year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security brands the month of October as ‘Cyber Security Awareness Month.’ As households purchase an increasing number of connected devices, from television to thermostats and even smart lightbulbs, cyber security awareness continues to accelerate for both corporations and consumers. We asked two of Alliance Data’s Chief Information Security Officers to provide some thoughts on the subject. Mike Britton is Chief Information Security Officer for Alliance Data and Matt Fearin is Chief Information Security Officer for Epsilon/Conversant.

Events, Media & Communications

UN Global Compact Bulletin (October 2015)

Oct 9, 2015 3:05 PM ET

UN Global Compact Bulletin (October 2015)

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

Update from our Executive Director

"It is a historic day at the United Nations as all Member States come together in the General Assembly to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals – laying out a path over the next 15 years to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Consumers Energy Supports Energy Efficiency And Weatherization Home Improvements In Kalamazoo County

Oct 9, 2015 2:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Marketplace Innovation Through Disability Inclusion

Oct 9, 2015 2:05 PM ET

The United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) has paved the way to help businesses build their disability inclusion efforts in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. Over the years, we have worked with them to improve and highlight our own efforts. Last week, we were happy to join them for their Annual National Conference in Austin. This year’s conference was especially memorable for us as we were honored to receive USBLN’s Marketplace Innovator of the Year Award for our work on Real-Time Text (RTT).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Café That’s More Than Just Food

Oct 9, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Cari Hart-Bunevith remembers Monkey Business Café's early years when the Fullerton restaurant’s “kitchen” consisted of a microwave oven, a blender to make smoothies and two sandwich offerings — turkey or the Nutty Monkey, a combination of peanut butter, bananas and honey.

Innovation & Technology

Washington Post Forums: Bridging the Digital Divide

Oct 9, 2015 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Astellas USA Foundation Announces Strategic Giving Areas

Oct 9, 2015 12:00 PM ET

Environment

4 Steps to a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Oct 9, 2015 11:40 AM ET

GM’s purpose is to serve our customers and improve the communities in which we live and work. In order to achieve this, we need to think holistically and realistically about our impact and engage our entire value chain, including our supply chain.

Therein lies huge opportunity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cardboard to Leather Baseball Equipment Campaign Drives Fans to Donate Every Year

Oct 9, 2015 11:30 AM ET

In partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, Legg Mason has been a proud sponsor of Cardboard to Leather (C2L) since 2008 a collection drive for new or gently used sporting equipment for children in Latin American countries.

Education

Google Expeditions Pioneer Roadshow Launches at Des Plaines District 62!

Oct 9, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Perhaps you have seen Google Expeditions on YouTube or experienced it yourself at ISTE. If you haven't you should definitely check it out.

Environment

Sea You Tomorrow: Costa Cruises Presents Its Sustainability Report & Plan

Oct 9, 2015 11:15 AM ET

Costa Cruises, Europe’s number one cruise company, has presented its “Sustainability Report - Results for 2014 and Outlook for the Future” and illustrated its corporate social responsibility plan for the coming years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

My Niece, the 10-Year-Old Bride

Oct 9, 2015 11:05 AM ET

In a few months, my niece, Alyssa, turns 11. She’s considered old enough for marriage – and motherhood – in some parts of the world. She’s just a little girl. Alyssa doesn’t even know algebra. She hasn’t yet experienced the wonders (and/or horrors) of middle school.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southface Presents Argon Award for Leadership in Sustainability to Cox Enterprises

Oct 9, 2015 11:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Earns Top Spot in Industry as Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace

Oct 9, 2015 10:45 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cultivating Loving Homes With Fair Trade Flowers

Oct 9, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Diageo Commended for Corporate Citizenship Excellence

Oct 9, 2015 10:00 AM ET

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, has been commended for corporate citizenship excellence, being awarded the 2015 Western Hemisphere Corporate Citizenship Award by The Association of American Chambers Of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA).

Education

Faces Apparel Turns T-shirts Into Education For Filipino Children

Oct 9, 2015 9:00 AM ET

There’s plenty of evidence of how the benign air of social responsibility is blowing through many a fashion company.

Events, Media & Communications

Fox Searchlight's 'He Named Me Malala' Opens in Theaters, Launching Global Campaign for Girls' Education

Oct 9, 2015 8:00 AM ET

He Named Me Malala, the new documentary from Fox Searchlight Pictures and Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman), opens in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on Friday, October 9. The film tells the captivating story of Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Laureate and activist for girls' education, who was shot and nearly killed by the Taliban in 2012. The film's release is accompanied by a global social action campaign entitled Stand #withMalala, which aims to inspire people around the world to stand up and take action for education rights.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Governance, Risk and Compliance Third Party Management Woes?

Oct 9, 2015 6:05 AM ET

GRC 20/20 just released a governance, risk and compliance third party solution perspective to correlate with their 2015 Innovation Awards. The perspective goes into detail of the challenges that many organizations face when managing the governance, risk management and compliance of extended business relationships

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemical Crisis In Cape Town, South Africa

Oct 8, 2015 6:40 PM ET

In a time where most of the world is taking a proactive approach to chemical safety, there are still pockets of chemical concern.

Environment

Seven Things You Should Know About the Solar Decathlon

Oct 8, 2015 6:40 PM ET

The solar decathlon is not a sporting event. University students from across the world are challenged to build and operate an ultra energy-efficient, yet cost-effective, solar-powered home.

Health & Healthcare

Creating a Future Where Fewer People Hear the Words, "You Have Cancer"

Oct 8, 2015 6:30 PM ET

The need for cancer prevention and early detection programs is more urgent now than ever. This year alone, more than 580,000 people will die from cancer. One-third of these cancers are preventable because they are linked to poor diet, lack of immunizations, physical activity and obesity and lifestyle choices such as smoking and over exposure to the sun.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Wins "Best Corporate Steward" Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Oct 8, 2015 5:15 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has named IBM as the large-business recipient of the 2015 Best Corporate Steward Award. The award recognizes businesses that serve as powerful forces for good around the world. Today on Citizen IBM, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Vice President Marc DeCourcey writes about IBM’s diverse portfolio of corporate citizenship initiatives, and why they garnered high recognition from the Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Domtar Uses 75% Renewable Energy in its Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

Oct 8, 2015 5:05 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler’s Water Conservation Efforts Earn EPA WaterSense® Recognition

Oct 8, 2015 5:00 PM ET

As recognition of its efforts to develop and promote water-saving products and educate consumers on water conservation issues, Kohler Co. has earned its third Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency.